Daily report, 2025 April 2

DAILY REPORT Wednesday April 2, 2025

39th Legislative
Day

House Budget & Research Office (404) 656-5050

The House will reconvene for its 40th Legislative Day on Friday, April 4 at 10:00 a.m. No bills / resolutions are expected to be debated on the floor.

Today on the Floor

Motions to Agree
HB 94 Insurance; 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 an impairment of fertility; require coverage
Bill Summary: HB 94 requires every health benefit policy renewed or issued after January 1, 2026 to include coverage for expenses related to starting fertility preservation when a medically necessary treatment may cause infertility.

Authored By: Rep. Eddie Lumsden (12th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

HB 129

Ad valorem tax; bona fide conservation use property; remove a limitation on leased property as to certain entities
Bill Summary: HB 129 amends O.C.G.A. 48-5-7.4, related to bona fide conservation use property, to allow property leased by a corporation, partnership, general partnership, limited partnership or corporation, or a limited liability company to qualify as bona fide conservation use property if it meets the following conditions: entity is owned by at least one natural or naturalized citizen, and the primary purpose of the property is related to production of agricultural or timber products.

Authored By: Rep. Charles Cannon (172nd)

Rule Applied: Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

HB 136

Income tax; contributions to foster child support organizations; expand tax credit
Bill Summary: HB 136 amends O.C.G.A. 48-7-29.24, relating to tax credits for contributions to foster child support organizations, to expand qualified expenditures for the credit to include wraparound services for aging foster children and justice involved youth who meet one of the following criteria: are enrolled in a public or private postsecondary education institution; enrolled in a program to obtain a high school diploma or equivalent; enrolled in a vocation school; or participating in a registered and compliant apprenticeship program. The bill adds to the definition of "aging foster children" former foster children between 16 and 25 years old who were in foster care for at least six months after the age of 14.

HB 136 defines "justice involved youth" as those between the ages of 18 and 25 who are currently or previously committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice and were placed, or are currently placed, in a nonsecure facility or community setting.

The bill includes mentorship services provided to justice involved youth as a qualified expense, and limits the amount of contributions that can be used for expenses other than qualified expenses to no more than 10 percent. The annual compensation threshold to receive the credit is increased from $500

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to $1,200 per year, and payments made to employees of a qualified mentorship organization that provide services other than mentorship are a qualified expense.

Corporations contributing under this program are limited to credits totaling no more than 30 percent of the entity's income tax liability. The bill further adds business enterprises, defined as an insurance company required to pay the tax provided for in O.C.G.A. 33-8-4, to be eligible for the credit for qualified expenditures related to wraparound services. The bill raises the aggregate cap for credits under this program from $20 million to $30 million, and eliminates the ability to carry forward any unused tax credit.

The bill allows for the Division of Family and Children Services to decertify an organization that does not meet program requirements or has violated any other law. An organization seeking to be certified, but isn't a licensed child-placing agency, must demonstrate it has operated an aging out program, and provided services to at least 50 aging foster children or justice involved youth over the course of at least two calendar years. After receiving certification, the organization must annually demonstrate that it is continually providing these services.

The bill adds that each qualified organization is required to post on its website a certification, signed by the organization's chief executive officer, that contains language provided for in the bill, to include a description of how qualified contributions were utilized.

The bill is effective on July 1, 2025 and applicable to all taxable years beginning on January 1, 2026.

Authored By: Rep. Mark Newton (127th)

Rule Applied: Structured

HB 155 Local government; selection and objection to arbitrators; revise procedures
Bill Summary: HB 155 provides guidelines and requirements for objecting to a proposed annexation and the arbitration process that follows. The bill allows for the direct appeal of all final judgements or orders reviewing a zoning decision.

The bill also allows for the right to appeal to a local government board or authority for specified permit decisions. It adjusts certain provisions related to timing, and notice requirements concerning zoning decisions.

The bill requires a referendum vote of impacted county voters to approve specified types of annexations.

Authored By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

HB 182

Life insurance; excluding or restricting liability for certain deaths occurring while an individual is an active duty service member; prohibit
Bill Summary: HB 182 removes language from Title 33 of the O.C.G.A related to administrative processes and regulatory oversight within the Georgia Department of Insurance. The bill also moves agency license renewals from an annual schedule to a biennial schedule.

Authored By: Rep. Eddie Lumsden (12th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

HB 575

Transportation, Department of; authorize notice of certain public hearings by electronic publication
Bill Summary: HB 575 allows the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to use electronic publication for notifications of certain public hearings. The bill states that in any instance where federal or state law is unclear as to whether a public hearing is required, the GDOT is required to hold a hearing.

The bill authorizes the GDOT to negotiate acquisition of common property of a condominium association or property owners' association with the designated board for either such association. The bill also authorizes establishment of a program by the department for the clearing of rights of way

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and the removal of wrecked or abandoned heavy duty vehicles from the rights of way of interstate highways and limited access highways.

The bill provides for payment of costs related to the removal or relocation of public utilities through agreement between the department and the utility provider.

Authored By: Rep. Derrick McCollum (30th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

SB 40

Secondary Metals Recyclers; the definition of the term "used, detached catalytic converters" to said article; provide for applicability
Bill Summary: SB 40 prohibits a secondary metals recycler from paying more than $100 in cash for any transaction to a seller. These recyclers are also prohibited from paying cash for used, detached catalytic converters or coils, used utility wire, used communications copper, copper wire, or a battery. The bill revises certain requirements related to registered agents, and requires the locality to remit $100 of each registration fee to the locality's general fund and $100 to the Georgia Sheriff's Association.

Authored By: Sen. Bo Hatchett (50th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

Rules Calendar

SB 5

Private Review Agents; health insurers to implement and maintain a program that allows for the selective application of reductions in prior authorization requirements; provide

Bill Summary: SB 5 requires health insurers to implement a program that reduces prior authorization requirements for providers based on quality metrics.

The bill also requires that all health benefit policies administered by the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) in Georgia provide coverage for healthcare services related to Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS).

Coverage must align with nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines and apply to diagnosis, treatment, management, and monitoring of these conditions. The bill prohibits special deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments beyond those generally applicable to other covered healthcare services.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (32nd) Insurance
Yeas: 169 Nays: 2

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-28-2025 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 12

Inspection of Public Records; documents and records in the possession of private persons or entities; revise provisions Bill Summary: Section 1 of SB 12 clarifies that O.C.G.A. 50-14-1, which provides for requirements for agencies involving open meetings and required notice, and clarifies that these requirements do not apply to the General Assembly nor its members, staff, or committees.
Section 2 reserves O.C.G.A. 50-18-75 for future use, as it was previously redesignated.
Section 3 requires public agencies to act as custodians of public records and to produce specified public records on behalf of a private entity when necessary. This section also clarifies that the definition within the section includes private entities.
This section also clarifies that certain references refer only to public versions of referenced documents. This section also revises when public disclosure is required by law enforcement agencies in a pending case under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 to be the first incident report that is completed. The

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Department of Human Services is added to an exclusion for providing public records when those records would disclose the identity or personally identifiable information of any person participating in research on certain issues.

Exclusions for disclosing records under the Code section are also added for: 1) records containing communications with the legislative branch or any of its members, staff, or committees; 2) records or data related to the legislative branch that are created, prepared, or maintained or received by an agency, private person, or private entity when in the performance of legislative duties or on behalf of the legislative branch; and 3) records or data derived from an electronic system that identifies an individual's time of entering or leaving a government building or movement within.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Floor Action:

Sen. Frank Ginn (47th) Governmental Affairs
Yeas: Nays: Recommit to Rules

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-19-2025 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 17

"Ricky and Alyssa's Law"; enact
Bill Summary: SB 17 amends O.C.G.A. 20-2-590 and enacts 'Ricky and Alyssa's Law.' The bill requires local school systems to implement a mobile panic alert system capable of connecting disparate emergency services technologies to ensure real-time coordination between multiple state and local first responder agencies in the event of a school security incident.

The bill authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to adopt rules and regulations for the requirements for school mapping data.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Jason Anavitarte (31st) Education
Yeas: 171 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-18-2025 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 20

Veterinarians; student loan repayment; who practice shelter medicine and in nonprofit pet sterilization clinics; provide; create the State Veterinary Education Board for Shelter Medicine and Pet Sterilization
Bill Summary: SB 20 expands eligibility for the Public Safety Memorial Grant to include spouses of law enforcement officers, firefighters, prison guards, emergency medical technicians, or highway response operators who have died or been permanently disabled in the line of duty. The bill increases the maximum award amount from $2,000 per academic year to $18,000 per academic year, and increases the lifetime award amount from $8,000 to $72,000.

The bill provides for the distribution of grants to the child or spouse of a public school teacher or public school employee who has been killed or permanently disabled by an act of violence in the line of duty. Eligible students attending an approved school will receive no more than $18,000 per academic year, with a maximum total award amount of $72,000.

The bill expands membership of the State Veterinary Education Board to include: an executive director of an animal shelter or a nonprofit pet sterilization clinic in this state and a veterinarian employed full time in the practice of shelter medicine or pet sterilization services in this state, both to be appointed by the governor.

The bill provides for a loan repayment program for veterinarians who have been practicing for less than 10 years and who practice shelter medicine or practice full time at a nonprofit pet sterilization clinic. The maximum award amount for repayment is $75,000, to be paid in increments of $25,000 per 12 months of service.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (32nd) Higher Education
Yeas: 160 Nays: 5

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-19-2025 Do Pass

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SB 36

"Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act"; enact
Bill Summary: SB 36 permits state and local governments to substantially burden a person's exercise of religion only if the entity demonstrates that the application of the burden to the person is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest and it is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.

A person who has been burdened in violation of law may assert the violation in a judicial proceeding and obtain appropriate relief, including a reasonable attorney fee in particular circumstances. Nothing in this bill will be construed to affect the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Ed Setzler (37th) Judiciary
Yeas: 96 Nays: 70

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-26-2025 Do Pass

SB 46

"Government Serves the People Act"; enact
Bill Summary: SB 46 creates the 'Government Serves the People Act.' The bill directs the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) director to appoint a State of Georgia Government Service Delivery Lead within GTA to improve state government service delivery.

To improve service delivery, the appointed lead will collect and report qualitative and quantitative information and measures, evaluate the quality of service delivery through the creation of performance metrics, engage with service delivery and design experts to identify effective practices, and advise agency directors concerning improvements.

The bill requires state agency heads to appoint a lead agency service delivery official to improve service delivery in their agency. Beginning in 2026, the GTA director must submit to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the House an annual report on current and future governmentwide efforts to improve service delivery.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Marty Harbin (16th)

Rule Applied:

Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee Action:

Yeas: 128 Nays: 35

Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-19-2025 Do Pass

SB 100

"Andee's Law"; enact
Bill Summary: SB 100 allows an adult who had been adopted to request and receive a copy of their original Georgia birth certificate following payment of a fee. The copy will indicate it is not a certified copy. A parent, sibling, or descendant of a deceased person may receive a copy of the decedent's birth certificate under the same procedure.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Randy Robertson (29th) Judiciary
Yeas: 145 Nays: 14

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-18-2025 Do Pass

SB 125

Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; decouple the sequential order of experience and examination requirements
Bill Summary: Section 1-1 of Part I and all of Part III of SB 125 are a modernization update to the licensing code for electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors.

These parts make numerous changes, including: 1) revising requirements for State Construction Industry Licensing Board members; 2) revising what plumber classifications can install, maintain, alter, or repair medical gas piping systems; 3) exempting any licensed conditioned air contractor who also is a registered professional engineer from certain continuing education requirements; 4)
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removing the cap on continuing education that both the Division of Electrical Contractors and the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers can require; 5) requiring each division to make all reasonable efforts to provide continuing education online or through home study courses; 6) clarifying that any licensed master plumber, or company that holds a valid utility contractor license, can construct, alter, or repair any plumbing system that extends from the property line up to five feet of any building; and 7) allowing for applicable licensee's partners, officers, and employees to continue operating for 60 days after the death of a licensee, in addition to allowing the applicable division to provide one additional 60-day grace period.

These parts also revise dates and timelines, add references to internet advertising, and revise fine amounts.

Section 1-2 removes a requirement for licensure as a professional engineer that requires a person to subsequently pass an exam after obtaining required educational experience.

Part II requires the Office of the Secretary of State to institute a unified system for tracking continuing education credits completed by licensees of the various boards under the secretary of state's purview. Beginning on January 1, 2026, a professional licensing board will not renew a license until the applicant has complied with all applicable continuing education requirements.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Larry Walker III (20th) Regulated Industries
Yeas: 104 Nays: 61

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-18-2025 Do Pass

SB 131

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; Georgia Health Care Professionals Data System; establishment
Bill Summary: SB 131 adds the insurance commissioner to the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council and establishes a parity compliance review panel within the council to be composed of six members.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Mike Hodges (3rd) Regulated Industries
Yeas: 166 Nays: 3

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-18-2025 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 132

Insanity and Mental Incapacity; hearing before a court orders an evaluation of the mental competency of an accused person to stand trial; require
Bill Summary: SB 132 provides that when a person is charged with a non-violent misdemeanor, he or she must receive a competency evaluation within 45 days rather than 90 days for anything other than a non-violent misdemeanor). Offenses of driving under the influence and domestic violence charges are not included within the 45-day timeline. This also provides that judges must provide a hearing before ordering the mental competency evaluation if the request comes from the defense. Upon holding that hearing, if the judge orders an evaluation, he or she must explain why they have a bona fide doubt in an order about the accused's competency. If a defendant makes a special plea claiming incompetency, then the court must hold a bench trial unless either side requests a jury trial. If charged with a non-violent offense, the court may allow outpatient evaluation instead of jail-based evaluation.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Brian Strickland (42nd) Judiciary Non-Civil
Yeas: 142 Nays: 24

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-27-2025 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 173

Pleadings and Motions; movants to file notices of uncontested motions in superior courts and state courts; authorize
Bill Summary: SB 173 provides that in the event a judge fails to rule upon a properly served uncontested pretrial motion within 60 days of filing, the moving party may file a notice of

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uncontested motion with the judge. If the judge fails to rule upon that motion within seven days, the motion will be deemed granted and entered. This process will be tolled when a hearing is scheduled until the day after the hearing is held. The chief judge of the circuit may conduct a review if a judge has a motion deemed granted in two or more cases before that judge within two years.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Josh McLaurin (14th) Judiciary
Yeas: 168 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-26-2025 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 185

Correctional Institutions of State and Counties; use of state funds or resources for certain treatments for state inmates; prohibit
Bill Summary: SB 185 prohibits the use of state funds or resources for sex reassignment surgeries, hormone replacement therapies, or sex characteristic altering cosmetic procedures or prosthetics for state inmates. Exceptions may be considered for medically necessary treatments when the condition is not related to sex reassignment or gender dysphoria, treatment for those with a sex development disorder, treatment for partial androgen insensitivity syndrome, and hormone replacement therapy for those receiving such treatment prior to the effective date of the bill for the purpose of transitioning off of treatment.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Randy Robertson (29th) Public and Community Health
Yeas: 100 Nays: 2

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 04-01-2025 Do Pass

SB 244

Criminal Proceedings; the award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs in a criminal case to the defendant upon such defendant making a successful motion to disqualify the prosecuting attorney for misconduct in connection with the case; provide
Bill Summary: SB 244 provides that if a motion is made to disqualify a prosecutor based on improper conduct, and it results in disqualification, the defendant is entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. If the disqualification of the prosecutor results in the criminal case being dismissed against the defendant due to improper conduct, the defendant is entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred by the defendant in defending the case. These costs and fees will be paid from the county treasury.

SB 244 is also the 'Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act.' This provides the Office of State Administrative Hearings (OSAH) to consider claims of wrongful conviction and for making recommendations as to whether the claimant qualifies for compensation and, if so, how much compensation. These claims must be filed directly with OSAH, must be filed within three years after the date of the acknowledgement, or within three years after July 1, 2025 (whichever occurs later).

In certain situations, the statute of limitations is different. If during the two years before this would normally expire (which provides for three years after the date of acknowledgement or within three years of July 1, 2025), the claimant obtains new evidence that they could not have previously obtained with reasonable diligence, then they can file a claim within two years from the date of obtaining that new evidence. If after that period has passed and the claimant obtains new evidence, they can file a claim within two years of finding that evidence. These claims can be brought by heirs.

To receive compensation, a claimant must establish by a preponderance of the evidence that: 1) they were convicted of a felony in the state and served all or part of that sentence; 2) the claimant did not commit the crime and did not commit any lesser-included offense; and 3) one of the following apply: A) the conviction was reversed or vacated and the charges were dismissed after the conviction was reversed or vacated, B) the claimant's conviction was reversed or vacated and the claimant entered an Alford plea or nolo plea, when the claimant would otherwise be entitled to a new trial, C) the conviction was reversed or vacated and was acquitted upon retrial, or D) the claimant received a pardon based on innocence for the conviction.

The administrative law judge shall make the payment, unless he or she determines that the claimant was an accomplice to the crime or the claimant intentionally and voluntarily caused the conviction by
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entering a guilty plea, by committing perjury, or by fabricating evidence at trial. The OSAH judge must provide the attorney general, within 15 days of being designated, the notice of the claim and an opportunity to respond within 60 days and commence a hearing and make a determination within 180 days. All proceedings must be in accordance with Title 50, Chapter 13, Article 2 (Office of State Administrative Hearings). The rules of evidence in 50-13-15 apply (Rules of Evidence in Contested Cases / Administrative Hearings). The claimant can obtain judicial review of the administrative judge's decision, per 50-13-19 (Judicial Review of Contested Cases).

The payments will be for $75,000 for each year incarcerated and an additional $25,000 for each year while awaiting a sentence of death based on the conviction, reasonable attorney's fees, reimbursement of restitution or fines paid, and reimbursement for any reasonable reintegrative services and healthcare costs. These amounts are indexed to the Consumer Price Index. In calculating time of incarceration, the judge must use the calculation in 17-10-11 (Granting of Credit Generally / Parole Eligibility).

The bill creates a trust fund as a separate fund within the treasury, and the state treasurer must credit all appropriated money in the same manner as funds are invested by the State Depository Board. Any award must award $6,000 to the claimant within 60 days. If the recommendation is issued after September 1, the advance is $18,000. Afterward, the General Assembly shall appropriate through an amended appropriations bill for a judgment issued before September 1 of that year for an amount sufficient to pay the remainder of the award. If the award exceeds $1.5 million, the General Assembly must appropriate the amounts in equal amounts over three separate fiscal years.

The state also explicitly waives sovereign immunity. Generally, these payments are not offset, except in the case of a civil judgment or settlement from or against the state. This bill exempts these claims from Title 28, Chapter 5, Article 4, Part 2 (Claims Advisory Board / Claims Against State or Departments or Agencies).

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Brandon Beach (21st) Judiciary Non-Civil
Yeas: 103 Nays: 61

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-27-2025 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 255

General Assembly; authorization of statutory investigatory powers to certain committees of the General Assembly; codify a process
Bill Summary: SB 255 amends Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, establishing a process for granting investigatory powers to General Assembly committees.

Section 1 amends 28-1-17, allowing:

(a) The Senate or the House of Representatives to authorize committees to exercise investigatory powers per Code Section 45-15-19 through rules or resolutions. They may also approve joint committees to exercise powers outlined in Code Section 45-15-9.

(b) Authorized committees can administer oaths, compel testimony, require witness attendance, demand document production, and take depositions. They may also issue subpoenas for witnesses and documents, which can be served statewide as allowed by Code Section 24-13-24.

(c) If someone refuses to comply with a subpoena, the committee can seek assistance from the superior court in the relevant jurisdiction. The court can compel attendance and impose contempt of court penalties for noncompliance.

(d) Confidentiality of materials and information during investigations is protected by law. If a subpoena application seeks confidentiality, the court will act to preserve it. The chairperson may either abandon the request or proceed based on the court's determination regarding privacy.

(e) This section and related provisions do not limit any authority, privilege, or power of the General Assembly or its committees. Additionally, it does not affect investigations or subpoenas issued by

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committees before this amendment's effective date.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Bill Cowsert (46th) Rules
Yeas: 91 Nays: 67

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-26-2025 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 259

Juvenile Code; certain procedures to be followed when there is a determination of suspected child abuse or neglect; provide
Bill Summary: SB 259 is 'Ridge's Law,' and it requires a physician holding a child in temporary protective custody to make reasonable efforts to inform the child's parents of their right to obtain an independent medical evaluation or pediatric specialty consultation. The bill also requires the physician to inform the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) of the basis of their determinations regarding suspected abuse or neglect and whether a physical examination was conducted and what medical records were reviewed.

The bill defines pediatric specialty consultation as a consultation with a physician with specific experience in the listed fields. A parent of a child who is taken into temporary protective custody has the right to obtain an independent medical evaluation of the child at their own expense unless prohibited by court order. If an independent evaluation is obtained, the court will consider the results in any dependency proceeding that occurs due to alleged abuse. No hearing can be continued solely because the results from the independent evaluation are unavailable.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Matt Brass (6th) Judiciary, Juvenile
Yeas: 163 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-19-2025 Do Pass

SB 291 Special License Plates; establish an "America First" specialty license plate
Bill Summary: HB 291 creates a special license plate featuring the American flag and the words "America First." Funds raised from the sale of this plate will be deposited into the state general fund.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Steve Gooch (51st) Motor Vehicles
Yeas: 95 Nays: 68

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-11-2025 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SR 8

Deputy Brandon Cunningham Memorial Intersection; Paulding County; dedicate Bill Summary: SR 8 is the annual Senate road dedication package. The resolution includes:
SR 141, dedicating the portion of State Route 139/Riverdale Road from Church Street to Garden Walk Road in Clayton County as the Honorable Valencia Seay Highway;
SR 205, dedicating the intersection of State Route 139/Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and Lee Street Southwest in Fulton County as the Senator Vincent D. Fort Memorial Intersection;
HR 66, dedicating the bridge on State Route 100 over Turkey Creek in Carroll County as the Masen "Mase" McIntyre Memorial Bridge;
HR 71, dedicating the portion of State Route 49 from the Milledgeville Bypass SR 29/US 441 to the Macon Bibb County line in Baldwin County as the Latasha R. Butts Memorial Highway;
HR 189, dedicating the bridge on Interstate 85/Interstate 75 over Edgewood Avenue Southeast in Fulton County as the Dr. Roy Charles Bell Memorial Bridge;
HR 427, dedicating the portion of State Route 15 from mile point 76.17 to 76.716 in Appling County as the Dr. Esco Hall, Jr. Highway;

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HR 480, dedicating the portion of State Route 51 from Hill Street to State Route 164 in Banks County as the World War II Veteran Bobby Blackwell Memorial Drive;

HR 539, dedicating the bridge on Interstate 95/State Route 405 at State Route 204/Fort Argyle Road in Chatham County as the Nolan S. Smith, Jr. Bridge;

HR 547, dedicating the portion of State Route 92 from State Route 29 to Bay Street in Fulton County as the Mother Frankie Mae Arnold Memorial Highway;

HR 548, dedicating the portion of State Route 29 from State Route 138 to State Route 74 in Fulton County as the Mayor Betty Hannah Memorial Highway;

HR 559, dedicating the intersection of State Route 369 and Bannister Road in Forsyth County as the Ruby and Loy Grogan Memorial Intersection;

HR 567, dedicating the interchange of Interstate 75 and Springhill Road in Cook County as the Zera D. Storey Memorial Interchange;

HR 653, dedicating the entire portion of State Route 206 in Coffee County as Veterans Perimeter Road;

HR 657, dedicating the bridge on State Route 52 East over Owl Town in Gilmer County as the Emma Lou Stover Bridge;

HR 658, dedicating the portion of State Route 140 from Darnell Road to East Cherokee Drive in Cherokee County as the David Allen Donley Memorial Parkway;

HR 660, dedicating the intersection of State Route 234/Gillionville Road and Eight Mile Road in Dougherty County as the Lamar Hudgins Intersection;

HR 751, dedicating the bridge on State Route 83 over the Towaliga River in Monroe County as the William A. Fickling, Jr. Bridge;

HR 810, dedicating the intersection of State Route 25/U.S. Route 17 and Little Neck Road in Chatham County as the Benjamin R. Polote, Sr. Intersection;

HR 812, dedicating the bridge on Interstate 95 over the Ogeechee River Tributary in Chatham County as the Coach Carl Middleton Bridge;

HR 814, dedicating the portion of State Route 11 from Maddox Street to West Greene Street in Jasper County as the Honorable Susan Holmes Highway; and

HR 886, dedicating the intersection of State Route 25 Spur/Satilla Bluff Road and Pine Forest Drive in Camden county as the Rachel Hodge Memorial Intersection.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Floor Action:

Sen. Jason Anavitarte (31st) Transportation
Yeas: 168 Nays: 0 Adopted (Resolution)

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 04-01-2025 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SR 231 Officer Jeremy Labonte Memorial Interchange; Fulton County; dedicate Bill Summary: SR 231 dedicates various road facilities for fallen law enforcement officers. The resolution includes:
SR 231, dedicating the interchange of State Route 400/US 19 and State Route 140/Holcomb Bridge Road in Fulton County as the Officer Jeremy Labonte Memorial Interchange;
SR 8, dedicating the intersection of State Route 92 and State Route 120 in Paulding County as the
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Deputy Brandon Cunningham Memorial Intersection;

HR 70, dedicating the intersection of U.S. Route 129 and Wayne Poultry Road/Village Parkway in Jackson County as the Christopher Lee Ruse Memorial Intersection;

HR 809, dedicating the intersection of State Route 316 and Hi Hope Road in Gwinnett County as the Officer Scott Riner Memorial Intersection; and

HR 813, dedicating the bridge on State Route 324 over Interstate 85 in Gwinnett County as the Trooper Jimmy Cenescar Memorial Bridge.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Floor Action:

Sen. John Albers (56th) Transportation
Yeas: 163 Nays: 0 Adopted (Resolution)

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 04-01-2025 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

Local Calendar
SB 328 State Court of Henry County; additional judge; provide Bill Summary: SB 328 adds an additional judge to the Henry County State Court.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Brian Strickland (42nd) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 168 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

SB 329

Flint Judicial Circuit; chief judge; annual stipend in addition to county compensation to superior court judges; provide
Bill Summary: SB 329 provides a supplement to the chief judge of the Flint Judicial Circuit's superior court.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Brian Strickland (42nd) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 168 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

04-01-2025 Do Pass

SB 340 City of Tybee Island; selection of a mayor pro tem; provide
Bill Summary: SB 340 revises the selection and vacancy process of the mayor pro tem of the City of Tybee Island.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Ben Watson (1st) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 168 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

04-01-2025 Do Pass

SB 344 Probate Court of Crawford County; assessment and collection of a technology fee; authorize Bill Summary: SB 344 authorizes the Crawford County Probate Court to collect a technology fee.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. John Kennedy (18th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 168 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

04-01-2025 Do Pass

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Today on the Floor

SB 345

Magistrate Court of Crawford County; the assessment and collection of a technology fee; authorize
Bill Summary: SB 345 authorizes the Crawford County Magistrate Court to collect a technology fee.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. John Kennedy (18th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 168 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

04-01-2025 Do Pass

SB 347

Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority; method of appointing the membership; change
Bill Summary: SB 347 changes the appointment method for members of the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Mike Hodges (3rd) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 168 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

04-01-2025 Do Pass

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Committee Actions

Committee Actions
Bills passing committees are reported to the Clerk's Office and are placed on the General Calendar.

Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
HB 862 Fulton County; fix salary of sheriff Bill Summary: HB 862 fixes the annual salary of the sheriff of Fulton County at $260,000.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Derrick Jackson (68th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

04-02-2025 Do Pass

Committee Meeting Schedule
This meeting schedule is up to date at the time of this report, but meeting dates and times are subject to change. To keep up with the latest schedule, please visit www.legis.ga.gov to view all upcoming events.

Thursday - April 3, 2025 04/03/2025 9:00 AM 04/03/2025 10:00 AM 04/03/2025 11:00 AM 04/03/2025 1:00 PM

CANCELED: RULES (House) JUDICIARY NON-CIVIL (House) PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH (House) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM (House)

341 CAP VIDEO Agenda 132 CAP VIDEO Agenda 606 CLOB VIDEO Agenda 403 CAP VIDEO

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