Proposed Senate first readers, 2024 January 29

PROPOSED SENATE FIRST READERS MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024 ELEVENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 409. SB 410. SB 411.

By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th and Harbison of the 15th:
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.
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.
By Senators Williams of the 25th, Burns of the 23rd, Anderson of the 24th, Goodman of the 8th and Harbin of the 16th:
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 for preferential treatment during advance voting to voters accompanied by children five years of age or under; to remove requirements for voters to require assistance in casting absentee ballots; to provide for preferential treatment during certain hours on election day to voters accompanied by children five years of age or under; to remove requirements for voters to require assistance in voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 412.
SR 495. SR 496. SR 497. SR 498. SR 499.

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.
By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Beach of the 21st, Parent of the 42nd and Anderson of the 24th:
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.
By Senators Harrell of the 40th, Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Parent of the 42nd, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
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.
By Senators Albers of the 56th, Payne of the 54th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Beach of the 21st, Parent of the 42nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rear Admiral Casey W. Coane, U.S. Navy (Ret.); and for other purposes.
By Senators Albers of the 56th, Payne of the 54th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Beach of the 21st, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Mission: Readiness and its membership in Georgia; and for other purposes.
By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Lucas of the 26th and Williams of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2024, as Macon Day at the state capitol and commending and congratulating Leadership Macon; and for other purposes.

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SR 500. SR 501. SR 502. SR 503. SR 504. SR 505. SR 506.

By Senators Butler of the 55th, Harrell of the 40th, Merritt of the 9th, Halpern of the 39th, Anderson of the 43rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2024, as Wear Red Day; and for other purposes.
By Senators Butler of the 55th, Harrell of the 40th, Merritt of the 9th, Halpern of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th and others:
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.
By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Butler of the 55th, Parent of the 42nd, Halpern of the 39th, Harrell of the 40th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert "Bob" Walter Gibeling Jr.; and for other purposes.
By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Butler of the 55th, Parent of the 42nd, Halpern of the 39th, Harrell of the 40th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Clemmie C. Jenkins; and for other purposes.
By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Butler of the 55th, Parent of the 42nd, Halpern of the 39th, Harrell of the 40th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bertha Mae Newkirt Darden; and for other purposes.
By Senator Sims of the 12th:
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.
By Senators Brass of the 28th, Albers of the 56th, Payne of the 54th, Kennedy of the 18th, Williams of the 25th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2024, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 507. SR 508. SR 509.

By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Mrs. Rosa Parks and recognizing February 5, 2024, as Rosa Parks Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Cashmere Favors; and for other purposes.
By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Diane Larch; and for other purposes.

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