Weekly wrap-up 2003 April 7

Highlights of Major Senate Action
For the Week of April 7, 2003
The past week had Senators in the Chamber working long hours to pass more than 80 bills. From DUI legislation to education, from child prostitution, pimping and pandering to the selling of children and from expanding the deer hunting season to payday lending. The members of the State Senate debated legislation until late in the night in order to send proposed laws to the House of Representatives by the 33rd legislative day the last day bills can move from one lawmaking body to the other. The week also brought remarks from former President of the United States and Governor Jimmy Carter to the members of the legislature who honored him for his work and as a Nobel Peace Prize recipient earlier this year.
On Friday, the Senate passed SB 13 by Sen. Don Balfour of the 9th, which creates a new offense when a person refuses to submit to chemical DUI or drug testing. Sen. Connie Stokes of the 43rd offered an amendment to the legislation which equalizes penalties for driving under the intentional influence of alcohol, any drug or glue, aerosol, or other toxic vapor, to the extent that it is less safe for a person to drive. After much debate, the floor amendment was adopted by a vote of 47-4, and the amended bill was passed 48-0.
Monday and Tuesday brought education to the forefront of the Senate with a bill to return fair dismissal rights to public school teachers, Governor Sonny Perdue's changes in the current education laws, and a measure to allow home schooled students to participate in extra-curricular activities at public schools. After debating a bill that would change the fair dismissal rights process for teachers by Sen. Dan Moody of the 27th, Sen. Horacena Tate offered an amendment that would restore the fair dismissal law to the previous language. Teachers entering the profession after July 1, 2000 lost access to fair dismissal rights under the Education Reform Act of 2000. Governor Perdue's education legislation, authored by Sen. Joey Brush of the 24th, also changes much of the language in the Education Reform Act of 2000 including delaying the smaller class size implementation calendar and restoring local control to Georgia's 180 school systems.
Sen. Mike Crotts of the 17th authored legislation that will allow students who are home schooled to participate in football, one-act plays, choral concerts, and other activities at schools passed the Senate this week as well. However the amended bill, offered by Sen. Steve Thompson of the 33rd stipulates that home schooled children must keep their grades above academic standards in order to participate in the public
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school activities. Additional education legislation that passed the Senate this week included Senate Bill 223, by Sen. Dan Lee of the 29th that would require that annual contracts for teachers include a salary figure; Senate Bill 254, the Whistleblower's Protection act for Public School Employees by Sen. Rene Kemp of the 3rd; legislation carried by Sen. Ralph Hudgens of the 47th that increases retirement benefits for public school employees from $12 to $15 (times the number of years of service) per year; and the Charter Schools Act of 2003 that creates virtual charter schools, by Sen. Tom Price of the 56th.
To close a loophole in the Child Sexual Commerce Protection Act of 2001, which made pimping and pandering children under the age of 18 a felony, Sen. Vincent Fort of the 39th authored Senate Bill 77, legislation that makes it a felony to house prostitutes who are under the age of 18.
"I strongly believe that this legislation is needed to provide more protection for our children," Sen. Fort said. These houses of ill-repute are scattered throughout Georgia and we must do everything in our power to rid our state from this blight." The bill passed 41-0.
Sen. Kemp of the 3rd also proposed a measure that prohibits the sale or offer for sale of a child by a parent or guardian. Sen. Kemp said he was motivated to draft the legislation after he read a story about a woman in Atlanta that was selling her child so she could purchase cocaine. He said the District Attorney could not prosecute the mother because there is no law against selling children. The bill passed unanimously.
Sen. John Bulloch of the 11th became a hero to deer hunters across Georgia when he proposed extending deer hunting season in the southern part of the state. The legislation passed 49-2.
To prohibit activities commonly known as payday lending, deferred presentment services or advance cash services, Sen. Don Cheeks of the 23rd authored Senate Bill 157. Payday lending generally refers to the practice of writing a post dated check and being charged a high rate of interest to pay back the loan. The proposal passed 46-6 after being amended.
Utilizing a rare-if-ever Senate Rule, Sen. Carol Jackson of the 50th moved to commit Senate Bill 324 to the Committee of the Whole for consideration on Tuesday. The bill provided for enhanced penalties and requirements for persons involved with or property involved in manufacturing methamphetamine. The motion failed 25-29. Senator Bill Stephens of the 51st introduced similar legislation on behalf of Gov. Perdue earlier in the Session, and it passed the Senate several weeks ago.
The Senate is expected to vote on the FY 2004 Appropriations budget on Friday, April 11.
Sen. Valencia Seay of the 34th was hospitalized this week and underwent surgery. She is recovering and is expected to return to the Senate early next week.
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In Committee Action...
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs
Thursday, April 10th, several House Bills were offered for consideration. Rep. Ann Purcell of the 122nd spoke to HB 293, which would allow honeybee colonies to be inspected at the request of the Dept. of Agriculture, rather than automatically every 18 months. The bill passed out of committee. Rep. Greg Morris of the 120th presented HB 798, which would create a Vidalia Onion Advisory Panel to determine provisions relating to the sale and marketing of Vidalia onions. After questions, the bill passed out of committee. Sen. Ralph Hudgens of the 47th presented HR 357 for its House sponsors. The resolution calls for the erection of a statue honoring America's search and rescue dogs, to be placed in front of the Dept. of Agriculture building in Atlanta. The resolution passed out of committee. Rep. Robert Ray of the 108th presented HB 147, which will allow agricultural commodity commissions to contract with the state to help cover the costs of their employees' health plans. The bill passed out of committee. Finally, Rep. Tommy Smith of the 129th, Post 2, spoke to HB 757, which would extend Georgia's required expiration date for eggs from 30 days to 45 days after shipping. The bill passed out of committee.
Appropriations
The Senate Appropriations Committee gave a "do-pass" recommendation to the senate version of the Fiscal Year 2004 state budget. Sen. Jack Hill of the 4th told the committee members on Wednesday, April 9th that the budget was lean because the Appropriations Committee was forced to make further cuts in the budget since additional revenue "enhancements" don't seem to be forthcoming. "We had to find a way to close the gap of no new revenue in the budget and to fully fund property tax relief for Georgians. The Senate budget accomplishes these goals," Sen. Hill said. The Senate Appropriations subcommittees and executive committee made over $487 million in cuts to the FY 2004 Budget. The budget is expected to go to the full Senate on Friday, April 11. Every state department has had their budgets cut, and members of the legislature will have their salaries and benefits reduced as well.
Banking and Financial Institutions
Chairman Don Cheeks of the 23rd called the meeting to order on Wednesday, April 9th to discuss HB 680. Rep. Johnny Floyd of the 132nd presented the bill, which would increase the percent charge allowed on the face value, and the charge per check by increasing face amount charge for cashing checks, drafts, or money orders from one percent to two percent. The bill would further increase the check, draft or money order charge from $1.00 to $2.00. The bill passed unanimously.
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Children and Youth
Thursday, April 10th, Vice-Chairman Joey Brush of the 24th called the meeting to order to further discuss and vote on HB 479. Rep. Fleming re-introduced HB 479, which changes provisions relating to the county multi-agency child fatality review committee and the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel. The bill was passed out of committee. Monday, April 7th, Rep. Barry Fleming of the 79th presented to the committee HB 479, which would change the procedures of local child fatality review panels to give the state more authority to step in in cases where the local panels are not doing their jobs. Eva Pattillo of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel was in attendance to speak in favor of the legislation. Chairwoman Ginger Collins of the 6th adjourned the meeting without action on the bill, due to the lack of a quorum, and stated that the committee would reconvene as soon as possible to further discuss and vote on the bill.
Economic Development and Tourism
Thursday, April 10th, Chairman Jeff Mullis of the 53rd convened the committee to hear presentations on SB 352 and HB 519, 596, and 893. SB 352 was assigned to a study committee. Rep. Carl Rogers of the 20th presented HB 519, which would stipulate the use of certain funds, including bonds and grants, by the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority. The bill passed unanimously. Sen. Faye Smith of the 25th spoke to HB 596, which relates to the Oconee River Greenway Authority and the changing of certain definitions. The bill passed unanimously. Sen. Bill Hamrick of the 30th spoke to HB 893, which addresses the issue of non-participating tobacco manufacturers whose cigarettes are being sold in Georgia, but are not contributing to the `Master Settlement' fund being contributed to by other participating tobacco manufacturers whose cigarettes are being sold in Georgia. The bill received a unanimous vote and passed out of committee.
Education
The Senate Education Committee met on Tuesday, April 1 to assign members to standing subcommittees. The committees are Fiscal Policy, chaired by Sen. Chuck Clay of the 37th; Student Achievement, chaired by Sen. Terrell Starr of the 44th; and Accountability, chaired by Sen. Dan Moody of the 27th. Senate Bill 354 by Sen. Rene Unterman of the 45th and House Bill 320 were assigned to the Fiscal Policy Sub-committee and House Bill 25 was assigned to the Accountability Subcommittee.
Finance
Thursday, April 10th, Rep. Buck presented HB 748, which would amend Georgia Code relating to the definition of "service enterprise" as an entity engaged primarily in day-care activities. The bill passed. Rep. Doug Teper of the 42nd, Post 1 presented HB 595, which would give counties and municipalities the power to establish Judicial and Public Safety Authorities. The bill passed unanimously. Rep. Richard Royal of the 140th presented HB 531 and 537. HB 531 would provide for preferential assessment of environmentally contaminated property. The bill passed. HB 537 would change the maximum housing tax credit amount that can be claimed by a taxpayer for a taxable year from the current maximum of not exceeding the taxpayer's income tax liability for that year, to not exceeding the taxpayer's tax liability imposed under the Surplus Line Brokers' tax, the insurance premiums' tax, and the tax on premiums for risk retention groups. The bill passed. Sen. Cagle presented HB 346, which would provide a new Code section that requires a local board of education to contract, through a public competitive request for proposals process, with an outside auditor, consultant or provider for performance audits or ongoing performance reviews of capital outlay projects financed through a sales tax for educational purposes imposed for such capital outlay project. The bill passed. Sen. Stephens presented HB 346, which relates to the imposition, rate, and computation of income tax, so as to provide for an income tax credit for full-time employee jobs created by certain business enterprises in building new manufacturing facilities in Georgia. The bill passed as amended by committee substitute. Sen. Cagle presented HB 517 and an amendment,
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which would make changes to The Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act, by changing provisions relating to late fees and dishonor fees which may be charged in retail installment contracts and revolving accounts. The bill passed as amended. Rep. Chuck Sims of the 130th presented HB 527, which would create a new code section providing that self-propelled farm equipment, which is owned by a dealer and held in inventory for sale or resale, is not subject to ad valorem tax. The bill passed. Rep. Doug Dean of the 49th presented HB 88, which relates to executions and judicial sales, by prohibiting the sale of tax executions by making it unlawful to sell such tax executions. After much discussion, action on the bill was suspended until the next meeting. Sen. Don Cheeks of the 23rd and Sen. Terrell Starr of the 44th presented HB 626, which amends Georgia code relating to ad valorem tax of motor vehicles, by providing an exemption from such tax with respect to certain motor vehicles owned or leased by veterans organizations. The bill passed. Rep. Royal presented HB 43, which would provide a sales tax exemption for the sale of tangible personal property to, or used in the construction of, an aquarium owned or operated by an organization, which is exempt from taxation under IRS code. Sen. Cagle presented a committee substitute, which would provide a sales tax exemption for the sale of certain school supplies, clothing, footwear, computers, and computer related accessories from 12:01 A.M. on July 31, 2003, and concluding at 12:00 a.m. on August 3, 2003. The bill passed by committee substitute. Wednesday, April 9th, Chairman Casey Cagle of the 49th introduced Rep. Carl Rogers of the 20th, who spoke to HB 290, which gives tax relief to property in conservation districts on certain riverside or streamside tracts of land. The bill was passed out of committee. Sen. Bill Stephens of the 51st spoke to the committee substitute to HB 492, which would change provisions of the tax credit law regarding businesses' transfers of headquarters. The bill passed by substitute out of committee. Sen. Stephens then spoke to HB 550, which relates to state purchase contracts with respect to benefits-based funding projects. The bill passed out of committee. Rep. Tom Buck of the 112th presented HB 621, which is an administration bill relating to the investment of unspent bond proceeds. The bill was voted out of committee. Rep. Buck then presented HB 93, which revises the definition of gross receipts in occupational tax law to exclude certain business transfers. The bill was voted out of committee. Rep. Jeanette Jamieson of the 22nd presented HB 544, which increases the threshold at which employers are allowed to file their monthly tax remittances. Sen. Cagle offered a substitute that would address the one-time financial impact of the bill, and the bill was passed out of committee by substitute.
Health and Human Services
Thursday, April 10th, Chairman Don Thomas of the 54th called the meeting to order by introducing HB 372, which authorizes hospitals to provide grants, scholarships loans, etc., for students and others in fields that personal shortages exist. Rep. Ron Dodson of the 84th spoke to the bill and it passed out of committee with a do pass by substitute recommendation. Sen. Don Balfour of the 9th presented HB 521, which requires every public and non-public post-secondary educational institution to provide specified information on the existence and dangers of meningococcal disease to each newly admitted freshman, transfer student, and to a student's parent or guardian if the student is a minor. Ben Flowers from the Board of Regents spoke in favor of the bill. Sen. Faye Smith of the 25th withdrew an amendment that she had proposed and HB 521 was amended do pass. Martha Phillips of the Georgia Dental Association spoke in favor of HR 228, in which the Georgia General Assembly urges the Secretary of State to take all steps to inform the public about the dangers of purchasing cosmetic dental coverings from unlicensed practitioners. The resolution was voted out of committee with a do pass recommendation. Rep. Buddy Childers of the 13th introduced HB 56, which provides for the Georgia Association of Kidney Patients to recommend one member of the Renal Dialysis Advisory Council. George Parker, President of the Georgia Association of Kidney Patients, spoke on behalf of the legislation and it was passed by committee substitute.
Higher Education
Wednesday, April 9th, Chairman Bill Hamrick of the 30th called the meeting to order to discuss HB 95 and HB 341. Rep. Chuck Sims of the 130th and Andrew Harris of the Georgia Institute of
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Technology spoke on behalf of HB 95, which relates to college athletics recruitment rules. The bill was voted out of committee with a do pass as amended recommendation. Rep. Louise McBee of the 74th, Chairwoman of the House Higher Education Committee, spoke to HB 341, which relates to HOPE scholarship eligibility requirements for part-time students attending private schools. Jet Toney of the Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges spoke in favor of the bill. The bill was voted out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
Insurance and Labor
Thursday, April 10th, Sen. Robert Lamutt of the 21st opened the meeting by asking Rep. Mickey Channell to speak to HB 259. This legislation provides that no amount of any such interest penalty can be applied toward any cap on benefits payable to the insured or other person claiming payments under the health benefit plan. The bill passed out of committee. Commissioner John Oxendine presented HB 598, which provides that any person who knowingly and willfully or with reckless disregard engages in the certain activities, either directly or indirectly, as an agent for, as a representative of, or on behalf of an insurer not authorized to transact insurance in this state commits the crime of insurance fraud. Following some discussion, the bill passed out of committee. HB 735 provides for the appropriation of $1.5 million to the Department of Labor, out of funds credited to and held in this state's account in the Unemployment Trust Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States and pursuant to and in accordance with Section 903 of the Social Security Act. The bill passed out of committee. HB 792 provides for the comprehensive revision of the provisions regarding class actions. The bill passed out of the Committee. Wednesday, April 9th, the committee met to discuss HB 117, which provides that leaving an employer voluntarily because of the transfer of a spouse from one military assignment to another will not disqualify a person from receiving unemployment benefits. The bill passed out of committee. HB 215, which prohibits insurers from using credit information to underwrite or rate risks for person insurance under certain provisions, passed out of committee. HB 721, which prohibits the use of Social Security numbers on health insurance identification cards used on or after July 1, 2004, passed out of committee. Chairman Lamutt presented HB 619, which allows for the creation of franchise group plan policies for accident and sickness coverage. Following discussion, Sen. Mike Crotts of the 17th moved to table the bill until a later date. The motion passed.
Interstate Cooperation
Chairman Chuck Clay of the 37th called the meeting to order on Thursday, April 10th, to discuss HB 324 and 309. Rep. Louise McBee of the 74th presented HB 324, which would provide for the creation of the International Affairs Coordinating Council within the Office of the Secretary of State. The bill passed unanimously. Sen. Clay presented HB 309 which would revise the definition of development authorities to authorize the creation and activation of a joint development authority for any county that is touching along the boundary of an adjoining state. The bill further provides that sports facilities and amphitheaters are authorized as projects for development authorities in certain circumstances, and to permit an authority or political subdivision to operate certain sports facilities and amphitheaters. The bill passed unanimously.
Judiciary
Thursday, April 10th, Chairman Charles Tanksley of the 32nd called the committee to order to discuss and vote on HB 770, 339, 32, 236, 462, 463, 722, and 470. Sen. Tanskley presented HB 770, which would add a new article to the Georgia Indigent Defense Act of 2003. The bill passed by committee substitute. Rep. Gerald Greene of the 134th spoke to HB 339, which seeks to change certain provisions within Georgia's probation system state-wide, relating to confidentiality of papers, exemptions from subpoena, and declassification of records by the Commissioner of Corrections. The bill received a unanimous vote and passed out of committee. Rep. David Graves of the 106th presented HB 261, which seeks to remove controlled substances sold over-the-counter from within the definition of dangerous drugs. The bill received a unanimous vote and passed out of committee. Sen. Tanksley presented HB 32 and Sen. Seth Harp of the 16th spoke to the bill,
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which addresses the level of proof required by an heir or beneficiary to a decedent's estate if that deceased died as a result of a specific peril or tragedy. The bill was voted on unanimously and passed out of committee. Rep. Rich Golick of the 34th spoke to HB 236, which seeks to expand the Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act to include the offense of insurance fraud. The bill was passed out of committee unanimously. Rep. Mike Boggs of the 145th spoke to HB 462, which seeks to expand the Georgia code in such areas of sexual offenses against children, as redefining computer pornography. The bill passed out of committee unanimously. Rep. Boggs also presented HB 463, which would place tighter restrictions on sexual offenders including, the requirement to file a report in person with the Sheriff's office of the county in which they reside, each time they change their address. The committee substitute to HB 463 received a unanimous vote and the bill passed by committee substitute. Sen. Chuck Clay of the 37th presented HB 722, which seeks to expand the "Stay Away" provision in relation to family violence by amending the Georgia code in the areas of Protective Orders and Consent Agreements. The committee substitute received a unanimous vote and HB 722 passed by committee substitute. Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield of the 56th presented HB 470. The legislation redefines the definition of the term "child" as being any individual under the age of 18 years, for purposes of juvenile proceedings where a `status offense' such as truancy has been committed by the child. The bill passed unanimously.
Natural Resources and Environment
Thursday, April 10th, HB 509, which deals with ordinances against land disturbing activities that affect soil erosion and sedimentation, was presented by Rep. Jan Jones of the 38th and passed unanimously. HB 304 was presented by Rep. Ann Purcell of the 112th. This bill amends the licensing provisions for water well contractors and passed unanimously. Rep. Hugh Broome of the 141st presented HB 26, which deals with isolated submerged finds at archeological sites and will allow the Department of Natural Resources to require a training course and small license fee for arrowhead collectors on the lower Flint and Chattahoochee Rivers, passed unanimously. Two other bills passed the committee on Thursday, with amendments: HB 579, which was addressed by Harold Reheis of the Environmental Protection Division. The committee amendment will match the language in HB 237 regarding the grandfather clause for water meters. HB 815, by Rep. Bob Lane of the 101st, deals with provisions relating to alligator hunting and to deer hunting with dogs. Sen. Casey Cagle of the 49th moved to remove Section 6A from the bill and his motion passed. The bill passed out of committee. Wednesday, April 9th, the Senate substitute for HB 237, which relates to water resources and the state-wide water management plan, passed out of committee. Harold Reheis, Director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, explained the differences between the Senate substitute and the House bill, which primarily relate to permit transfers and inter and intra basin transfers. Sen. Eric Johnson of the 1st introduced four amendments, three of which passed unanimously. The Senate substitute for HB 237, as amended, passed. Rep. Mickey Channell of the 77th presented HB 444, which would prohibit certain vessels from Lake Oconee. The bill passed unanimously. HB 597, which would reduce the number of board members for the State Board of Registration for Foresters by one, was presented by Rep. Lester Jackson of the 124th and passed unanimously.
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Thursday, April 10th, Rep. Bobby Parham of the 94th presented HB 191, which makes several changes in current law relative to vehicle registration and insurance requirements. Tim Burgess, Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety (DMVS), presented an amendment to the bill, correcting a date provision to allow the validity of insurance cards through the end of 2003. The amendment was adopted and the bill passed out of committee. HB 182, presented by Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield of the 56th, makes several changes in current law governing the camera monitoring of traffic light violations. The bill passed out of committee with a do pass recommendation. Rep. Mike Barnes of the 84th, Post 2, spoke to HB 397, which would provide for a legal defense in cases where a person possesses a concealed weapon in a public place while voluntarily turning it in to law enforcement authorities. The bill passed out of committee. Rep.
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Alan Powell of the 23rd introduced HB 581 as a committee substitute, which affects the Georgia Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, to provide for warranty reimbursement agreements and also to assign enforcement authority to the DMVS. The bill passed out of committee by substitute. Rep. Powell then presented HB 688, the Georgia Vehicle Protection Product Act. This bill would allow dealers to sell auto anti-theft devices without being licensed insurance agents. The bill passed out of committee as amended. Rep. Powell presented HB 319, which would provide for temporary drivers' licenses for certain corporate residents who are not legally able to receive Social Security numbers. After much discussion, the bill passed out of committee as amended. Commissioner Burgess then presented the DMVS' requested revisions on HB 616, which removes the requirement of driving and vision tests for certain drivers' license applicants. The amendment was adopted by unanimous vote, and the bill passed out of committee as amended.
Regulated Industries and Utilities
Thursday, April 10th, Rep. Ben Harbin of the 80th introduced HB 352, which requires professional licensing boards or the board's division director to notify a complaint within 30 days of the disposition of a complaint. The bill was passed as amended. Rep. John Lunsford of the 85th introduced HB 506, which provides for the conversion of a manufactured home or mobile home from personal property to real property and vice versa. The bill passed out of committee with a do pass recommendation. Rep. Alan Powell of the 23rd introduced HB 726, which relates to the issue of land surveying. Surveyors and engineers from across the state of Georgia were in attendance to speak to the bill. After much discussion, HB 726 was voted out of committee with a do pass recommendation. Sen. Eric Johnson of the 1st introduced HB 493, which allows the governing authority of a municipality or county, by resolution or ordinance conditioned on approval in a referendum, to allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises of a licensed establishment no later than 4:30 A.M. each day and beginning at 12:30 P.M. on Sundays. HB 493 passed out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
Retirement
Thursday, April 10th, Chairman Ralph Hudgens of the 47th opened the committee by asking Rep. Vance Smith to introduce HB 289. This legislation allows non-temporary state employees who forfeit accumulated sick leave as a result of withdrawal from employment with the state to regain the accumulated sick leave after returning to state employment and remaining in service for two consecutive years. The bill passed out of committee. Rep. Ann Purcell introduced HB 461, which would amend provisions relating to the Georgia Military Pension Fund. The bill passed out of committee. Rep. Bill Cummings introduced HB 267, which would amend provisions relating to employee contributions for members of the Teacher Retirement System. If this legislation is enacted, the Board of Trustees would be authorized, under certain conditions, to set the employee contribution rate at not less than 3 percent nor more than 5 percent and 6 percent of the member's compensation.
Rules
The Rules Committee met Thursday, April 10th, for a public hearing on House Bill 380, legislation to change the design of the Georgia flag and provide for a referendum during the March 2004 presidential primary election. The referendum will ask voters if they want to keep the flag adopted by the 2003 Georgia General Assembly. The bill also provides for a second referendum if a majority of the voters of Georgia vote against the 2003 flag. The second referendum would be held later in the year for voters to choose between the pre-1956 state flag and the post 1956 state flag. Those testifying at the hearing included Jack Bridwell, division commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans; Cas Robinson of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta; Charles Lunsford, president of the Heritage Preservation Association; Sen. Vincent Fort of the 39th; Linda Lowe, American Jewish Committee and as a private citizen; and Terry Jackson, a private citizen. According to the Rules Committee Chairman Don Balfour of the 9th, the Committee is expected to vote on the bill later.
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The Rules Committee met on Wednesday, April 9th, and gave a "do pass" recommendation to House Resolution 175. They also discussed House Bill 450, Senate Resolution 228, and House Resolution 397.
Special Judiciary
Wednesday, April 9th, Chairman Rene Kemp of the 3rd called the committee to order for the purpose of hearing House Bills 385, 225, and 173. Sen. Michael Meyer Von Bremen of the 12th presented HB 385, which creates new stipulations for the efficient and ethical operation of debt management services, by such companies as Budget Counseling. Lee Hughes of Equifax Credit Services spoke to the bill. SB 385 passed by committee substitute. The Honorable Judge Haynes Townsend, of the Whitfield Magistrate Court of Dalton County, spoke to HB 226, which addresses state and county ordinance violations, whereby such violations may be punished by incarceration or monetary penalty or both. The bill received a unanimous vote and passed out of committee. Sen. Liane Levetan of the 40th presented HB 173, which makes it unlawful for a perpetrator to wear a bulletproof vest during the commission or attempted commission of such offenses as, felonies and drug trafficking of illegal substances. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Victor Hill of the 81st, spoke to the bill. The bill received a unanimous vote and passed out of committee.
State Institutions and Property
Thursday, April 10th, Rep. Pedro Marin of the 66th presented HB 144 and its Senate committee substitute. The bill would allow the use of inmate labor to clean up graffiti from state property. The bill was passed out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
Transportation
Chairman Tommie Williams of the 19th called the meeting to order on Wednesday, April 10th to discuss several bills and resolutions. The following Senate and House resolutions passed unanimously. SR 293 designates Highway 16/Alternate Highway 27 from the intersection of Highway 16 and Bankhead Highway south to the Carroll/Coweta county line as the Billy Jiles Memorial Highway. SR 299 would designate the bridge over Talona Creek on State Route 515 in Pickens County as the Michael B. Mundy Memorial Bridge. HR 28 would designate the intersection of State Route 60 with Old Dahlonega Highway in Hall County as the Sonny Kemp Intersection. HR 81 would designate the Carbondale Road interchange with I-75 in Whitfield County as the Harold Mann Memorial Interchange. HR 107 would designate State Highway 76 in the corporate limits of the City of Morven in Brooks County, Georgia as the Staff Sgt. Avely W. Runnels Memorial Highway. HR 115 would designate the new portion of US 82 within the corporate limits of the City of Georgetown as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Bypass. HR 128 would designate the portion of State Route 38 which passes through the city limits of the City of Climax, GA as the Lt. Col. Doyce Ariail Highway. HR 146 would designate the intersection of Highway 115 and Highway 52 in Lumpkin County as the Dean Bryant Intersection. HR 212 would designate the portion of State Route 37 in Baker County between Newton and Elmodel as the Charles F. Hatcher Highway. Rep. Jerry Keen of the 146th presented HB 503, which would allow that residents of any county in which the authority collects a toll for access to a barrier island will be issued a permit in the form of a nontransferable decal or other attachment for each motor vehicle registered with the county tag office which would not charge a toll to that vehicle. The bill passed unanimously. Rep. Ellis Black of the 144th presented HB 185, which would add language allowing a person at least 18 years old, whose license has been suspended for the first time due to a speed limit offense and where four or more points are assessable, to apply for a limited driving permit. Furthermore, new language is added to define that the new limited driving permit will cost $25.00 and expire 30 days after the date on which the person in eligible to apply for license reinstatement. After discussion from members of the committee, the bill passed by committee substitute.
Veterans and Consumer Affairs
Thursday, April 10th, Chairman Seth Harp of the 16th commenced the meeting to discuss the feasibility of visiting several military installations around Georgia sometime during the summer and prior to Memorial Day. The committee has received several invitations from such military
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installations as Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Fort Gordon in Augusta, the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, and Lockheed Martin in Atlanta. Sen. Harp has requested that committee members check their schedules and advise on feasible dates to attend the tours. Committee members were further advised to carry their drivers' license and Senate I.D. while touring these military installations.

Georgia State Senate First Readers (Friday, March 28th through Thursday, April 10th)

Senate Resolutions:

SR 323

Sandy Springs Study Commission; creating Sen. Fort (39th) Rules Committee

SR 325

Science, Arts, and Cultural Services, Funding of; Study Committee; create Sens. Henson (41st) and Tate (38th) Rules Committee

Senate Bills:

SB 363

Thomas County; Probate Court Judge; nonpartisan nomination/election Sens. Bulloch (11th) and Golden (8th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee

SB 364

Colquitt County; Probate Court Judge; nonpartisan nomination/election Sens. Bulloch (11th) and Bowen (13th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee

SB 365

Local Government; internet request proposal, notice; contract/bid requirements Sens. Clay (37th), Mullis (53rd), Seabaugh (28th), Bulloch (11th), and Meyer von Bremen (12th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee (General)

SB 366

Sugar Hill, City of; new charter Sen. Shafer (48th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee

SB 367

Sewage on-site management systems; DHR authorization; state-wide regulations Sen. Meyer von Bremen (12th) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee

SB 368

Grady County; Probate Court Judge; nonpartisan election Sen. Bulloch (11th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee

SB 369

Macon County; board of elections and registration; create Sen. Hooks (14th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee

SB 370

Wayne County; probate judge; chief magistrate; time of nonpartisan elections Sen. Kemp (3rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee

SB 371

Long County; probate judge; time of nonpartisan elections
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SB 372 SB 373

Sen. Kemp (3rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee McIntosh County; board of education; provide new districts Sen. Kemp (3rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Madison County; probate judge; chief magistrate; nonpartisan elections Sen. Hudgens (47th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee

SB 374 SB 375 SB 376 SB 377 SB 378 SB 379 SB 380 SB 381 SB 382

Clayton County; board of education; vacancies Sens. Seay (34th) and Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Norcross, City of change corporate limits Sen. Squires (5th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Health Access Improvement Act Sens. Balfour (9th) and Thomas (10th) Health and Human Services Committee Duluth; City of; new charter Sen. Shafer (48th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Gray; City of; change corporate limits Sen. Smith (25th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Dougherty County; change description of commission districts Sens. Hooks (14th), Meyer von Bremen (12th), and Bowen (13th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Dougherty County; change description of education districts Sens. Hooks (14th), Meyer von Bremen (12th), and Bowen (13th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Baker County; 2004 General Election Sen. Meyer von Bremen (12th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Mitchell County; provide for nonpartisan nomination/election of judge of the Probate Court Sen. Bulloch (11th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee

House Resolutions:

HR 68

Supreme Court; jurisdiction; certain questions of law CA Rep. Campbell (39th) Judiciary Committee

HR 228

Cosmetic dental coverings; urge removal of unlicensed providers Reps. Heckstall (48th, Post 3), Jackson (124th, Post 1), Holmes (48th, Post 1), Roberts (135th), Sailor (61st, Post 1), and Benfield (56th, Post 1) Health and Human Services Committee

HR 257

Robert Ray Parkway; designate Rep. James (114th) Transportation Committee
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HR 263

Subsequent Injury Trust Fund Joint Study Committee; create Reps. Bannister (70th, Post 1), Smith (13th, Post 2), Ralston (6th), Williams (4th), and Maddox (59th, Post 2) Rules Committee

HR 357

Search and rescue dogs; monument honoring; authorize erection Reps. McCall (78th), Purcell (122nd), Ray (108th), and Roberts (131st) Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee

HR 397

Joint MARTA Finance Study Committee; create Rep. Maddox (59th, Post 2) Rules Committee

HR 406

Gamaliel Hilson Memorial Overpass; designate Reps. Ray (104th) and James (114th) Transportation Committee

House Bills:

HB 43

Sales tax; exempt cert organizations; archeological preservation Rep. Channell (77th) Finance Committee

HB 94

Fair business practices; certain motor vehicle sales; spot delivery Reps. Oliver (56th, Post 2) and Thompson (69th, Post 1) Judiciary Committee

HB 95

College athletic recruitment rules; cert violations; cause of action provisions Reps. Sims (10th), McBee (74th), Porter (119th), and Ehrhart (28th) Higher Education Committee

HB 144

Inmate labor; certain private property; victim compensation Reps. Marin (66th), Floyd (69th, Post 2), Thompson (69th, Post 1), Coan (67th, Post 1), Casas (68th), and others State Institutions and Property Committee

HB 148

Sales tax exemption; liquid petroleum gas; horticultural purposes Reps. Ray (108th), Royal (140th), Black (144th), and James (114th) Finance Committee

HB 164

Supreme Court; answer question of law from district court Rep. Campbell (49th) Judiciary Committee

HB 182

Uniform rules of the road; improve enforcement; amend provisions Reps. Benfield (56th, Post 1) and Drenner (57th) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee

HB 191

Motor vehicles registration and insurance provisions; amend Rep. Lord (103rd) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee

HB 196

Marijuana; trafficking prosecution; reduce quantity Reps. Hill (81st), Barnes (84th, Post 2), Fludd (48th, Post 4), Lucas (105th), Forster (3rd, Post 1), and others Judiciary Committee

HB 213

Payment care transactions; printed receipt; restrict information Reps. Moraitakis (42nd, Post 4), Oliver (56th, Post 2), Ashe (42nd, Post 2), Wilkinson (41st), Teilhet (34th, Post 2), and others Judiciary Committee

HB 226

County and stat ordinance; violation; increase penalty
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HB 246 HB 255
HB 261 HB 291 HB 304 HB 319
HB 321 HB 324 HB 346 HB 423 HB 427 HB 448 HB 493

Reps. Randall (107th), Harbin (80th), and Jenkins (93rd) Special Judiciary Committee Public records inspection; written requests; certain information redacted Reps. Birdsong (104th) and Jenkins (93rd) Judiciary Committee Superior court fees; interpreters; temporary protective order hearings Reps. Hill (81st), Marin (66th), Floyd (69th, Post 2), Casas (68th), Sinkfield (50th), and others Judiciary Committee
Controlled substance and prescription drugs; amend; opioid prohibition Reps. Parham (94th), Stephens (123rd), Parrish (102nd), Twiggs (8th), and Graves (106th) Judiciary Committee DOAS; certain bidding procedure; delete repealer Rep. Ashe (42nd, Post 2) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee (General) Water well contractors; licensing; amend provisions Reps. Purcell (122nd), Greene (134th), Powell (23rd), Crawford (91st), and Lord (103rd) Natural Resources and Environment Committee Drivers' licenses; social security number of certification of non-eligibility Reps. Powell (23rd), Porter (119th), Beasley-Teague (48th, Post 2), Parham (94th), and Mobley (58th) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Subdivisions accessing state highway systems; DOT approval Reps. Floyd (132nd) and Twiggs (8th) Transportation Committee International Affairs Coordinating Council; create Reps. McBee (74th), Buck (112th), Skipper (116th), Parrish (102nd), and Thompson (69th, Post 1) Inter-State Cooperation Committee Sales tax; educational purposes; local boards; performance audit Reps. Millar (52nd), Royal (140th), Watson (60th, Post 2), Williams (4th), and Drenner (57th) Finance Committee Municipalities; lease property to certain nonprofit corporations Reps. Howell (92nd), Lunsford (85th, Post 2), and Yates (85th, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee (General) Elections; direct recording electronic voting systems; amend provisions Reps. Powell (23rd), DeLoach (127th), Boggs (145th), and Stoner (34th, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee (General) Atlanta municipal court; change certain fees Reps. Holmes (48th, Post 1), Campbell (39th), and Willard (40th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Alcoholic beverage sales; consumption on premises; local authorization Reps. Drenner (57th), Dean (49th), Moraitakis (42nd, Post 4), Benfield (56th, Post 1), Broome (141st, Post 2), and others Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
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HB 497 HB 503 HB 509 HB 519 HB 521 HB 537 HB 556 HB 579 HB 581 HB 595 HB 599 HB 614 HB 619 HB 626

East Central Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority; create Reps. Porter (119th), Birdsong (104th), Lucas (105th), Coleman (118th), Randall (107th), and others Transportation Committee Tollways; causeway to barrier islands; exemption for certain residents Reps. Keen (146th), Buck (112th), Smith (129th, Post 2), Mosley (129th, Post 1), Day (126th), and others Transportation Committee Soil erosion and sedimentation; land-disturbing activities; ordinances Reps. Jones (38th), Burkhalter (36th), Coleman (65th), and Reece (21st) Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority; allocation of certain funds Reps. Rogers (20th), Reece (21st), Mills (67th, Post 2), Amerson (9th), Murphy (14th, Post 2), and others Economic Development and Tourism Committee Colleges; meningococcal meningitis; vaccinations Reps. Porter (119th), Wilkinson (41st), McBee (74th), Parrish (102nd), Childers (13th, Post 1), and others Health and Human Services Committee Housing tax credits; qualified projects; credit amounts Reps. Royal (140th), Sims (130th), and Borders (142nd) Finance Committee Revenue Commission; powers and duties Reps. Royal (140th), Sims (130th), and Borders (142nd) Finance Committee Water resources; farm uses; water-measuring device Rep. McCall (78th) Natural Resources and Environment Committee Motor vehicle franchises; enforcement by Department of Motor Vehicle Safety Reps. Powell (23rd), Parham (94th), and Rice (64th) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee War on Terrorism Local Assistance Act; enact Reps. Teper (42nd, Post 1), Watson (60th, Post 2), Henson (55th), Greene-Johnson (60th, Post 3), and Stephenson (60th, Post 1) Finance Committee Appeals; post conviction DNA testing; procedure Reps. Thompson (69th, Post 1), Dix (70th, Post 2), Teilhet (34th, Post 2), and Boggs (145th) Judiciary Committee Correctional institutions; housing certain inmates; reimbursement Rep. Greene (134th) Special Judiciary Committee Accident and sickness insurance; franchise group plan; provisions Reps. Harbin (80th) and Maddox (59th, Post 2) Insurance and Labor Committee Ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; exempt veterans' organizations Reps. Childers (13th, Post 1), Smith (13th, Post 2), Reece (11th), Birdsong (104th), and Royal (140th) Finance Committee
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HB 628 HB 663 HB 666

Occupational regulation legislative review; amend provisions Reps. Powell (23rd), Boggs (145th), and Hugley (113th) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee Braselton, Town of; new charter Reps. Massey (24th), Mills (67th, Post 2), and Coan (67th, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Local governments; financial transactions; annual audits Rep. Lord (103rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee (General)

HB 680 HB 688 HB 719 HB 722 HB 748 HB 759 HB 770 HB 771 HB 777 HB 779

Check casing businesses; licensure; change certain exemptions Reps. Epps (90th), Graves (106th), Floyd (132nd), Greene (134th), Crawford (91st), and others Banking and Financial Institutions Committee Vehicle Protection Product Act; enact Reps. Powell (23rd), Parham (94th), Skipper (116th), and Westmoreland (86th) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Hybrid vehicles; authorization to use designated travel lanes Reps. Jenkins (93rd), Porter (119th), Teper (42nd, Post 1), Hanner (133rd), Moraitakis (42nd, Post 4), and others Transportation Committee Domestic relations; temporary protective orders; duration Reps. Jenkins (93rd), Orrock (51st), Bordeaux (125th), Ashe (42nd, Post 2), Willard (40th), and others Judiciary Committee Enterprise zones; additional qualifying businesses and services Reps. Buck (112th), Smyre (111th), Buckner (109th), Royal (140th), and Hugley (113th) Finance Committee Varnell, City of; corporate boundaries Reps. White (3rd, Post 2), Williams (4th), Forster (3rd, Post 1), and Brock (5th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Indigent Defense Act; enact; circuit public defenders Reps. Coleman (18th), Porter (119th), Fleming (79th), Smyre (111th), Skipper (116th), and others Judiciary Committee Ethics in government; amend provisions Reps. Porter (119th), Smyre (111th), Bordeaux (125th), Skipper (116th), Mobley (58th), and others Ethics Committee State depositories; certain letters of credit to secure state funds Reps. Floyd (132nd), Shaw (143rd), Skipper (116th), Parrish (102nd), Porter (119th), and others Banking and Financial Institutions Committee Miller County; probate judge; nonpartisan elections Rep. Greene (134th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee
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HB 780 HB 781 HB 782 HB 783

Lyons, City of; homestead exemption; base year assessed value Rep. Morris (120th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Clay County; probate judge; nonpartisan elections Rep. Greene (134th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Toombs County; homestead exemptions; base year assessed value Rep. Morris (120th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Vidalia; City of; homestead exemption; base year assessed value Rep. Morris (120th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee

HB 784 HB 785 HB 786 HB 787 HB 789 HB 790 HB 792 HB 795 HB 796 HB 798
2) HB 800

Vidalia; City of; homestead exemption; base year assessed value Rep. Morris (120th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Santa Claus; City of; homestead exemption; base year assessed value Rep. Morris (120th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Toombs County; homestead exemption; base year assessed value Rep. Morris (120th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Pelham, City of; municipal officers and board of education Rep. Royal (140th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Quitman County; probate judge; nonpartisan elections Rep. Greene (134th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Randolph County; probate judge; nonpartisan elections Rep. Greene (134th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Civil practice; class actions; comprehensive revisions of provisions Reps. Porter (119th) and Buck (112th) Insurance and Labor Committee Ellijay-Gilmer County; water and sewer authority; members Reps. Ralston (6th), White (3rd, Post 2), and Forster (3rd, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Newton County; board of education; reapportion Reps. Douglas (73rd), Stokes (72nd), and Bunn (63rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Vidalia Onion Act; amend provisions Reps. Morris (120th), Lane (101st), Barnard (121st, Post 1), and Oliver (121st, Post Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee Milledgeville, City of; amend provisions Rep. Parham (94th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee

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HB 801 HB 802 HB 803 HB 804
HB 805 HB 825 HB 826 HB 830 HB 831 HB 832 HB 835 HB 836 HB 837
HB 839 HB 840

Effingham County; chief magistrate; nonpartisan elections Reps. Purcell (122nd) and Stephens (123rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Effingham County; probate judge; nonpartisan elections Reps. Purcell (122nd) and Stephens (123rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Nashville, City of; mayor pro tem; city manager Rep. Houston (139th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Liberty County; civil cases; information technology fees Reps. Williams (128th), Mosley (129th, Post 1), DeLoach (127th), Smith (129th, Post 2), and Barnard (121st, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee McIntosh County; probate judge; nonpartisan elections Reps. Williams (128th), Keen (146th), and DeLoach (127th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Atkinson County; commissioner districts; reapportion Rep. Sims (130th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Atkinson County; education districts; reapportion Rep. Sims (130th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Tattnall County; education districts; reapportion Reps. Barnard (121st, Post 1) and Oliver (121st, Post 2) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Ball Ground; City of; mayor; remove term limits Reps. Murphy (14th, Post 2), Knox (14th, Post 1), Hill (16th), Rogers (15th), Franklin (17th), and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Clayton County Commission on Children and Youth; establish Reps. Buckner (82nd), Beasley-Teague (48th, Post 2), Barnes (84th, Post 2), Dodson (84th, Post 1), Mosby (59th, Post 3), and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Warren County; board of education; nonpartisan elections Rep. Hudson (95th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Hall County; state court; add judge Reps. Mills (67th, Post 2), Rogers (20th), Amerson (9th), Reece (21st), and Coan (67th, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Cobb County; commissioner districts; reapportion Reps. Ehrhart (28th), Manning (32nd), Wilkinson (41st), Hines (35th), Cooper (30th), and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee St. Mary's Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; create Rep. Hill (147th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Avondale Estates; City of; redevelopment powers; referendum
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HB 841 HB 842 HB 847 HB 849

Reps. Benfield (56th Post 1) Mobley (58th), Oliver (56th, Post 2), Henson (55th), and Drenner (57th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Upson County; board of elections and registration; create Reps. Crawford (91st) and Ray (108th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Tattnall County; commissioner districts; reapportion Reps. Barnard (121st Post 1) and Oliver (121st Post 2) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Jones County; education districts; reapportion Reps. Birdsong (104th), Pharam (94th), Jenkins (93rd), and Lucas (105th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Screven County; probate judge; nonpartisan elections Rep. Lane (101st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee

HB 850 HB 853 HB 854 HB 856 HB 857 HB 861 HB 871 HB 874 HB 876 HB 880 HB 888

Marion County; board of elections and registration; create Rep. Skipper (116th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Banks County; certain homestead exemption; increase Rep. Jamieson (22nd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Banks County; form of government; board of commissioners Rep. Jamieson (22nd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Hampton, City of; elected officials serving on boards; repeal prohibition Reps. Barnes (84th, Post 2) and Dodson (84th, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Hampton, City of; Public Facilities Authority; create Reps. Barnes (84th, Post 2) and Dodson (84th, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Abbeville, City of; new charter Rep. Roberts (131st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Paulding County; commissioner districts; reapportion Reps. Richardson (26th), Heath (18th), and Maxwell (27th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Barrow County; commissioner districts; reapportionment corrections Reps. Massey (24th) and Elrod (25th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Barrow County; education districts; reapportionment corrections Reps. Massey (24th) and Elrod (25th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee East Dublin, City of; corporate limits Rep. Porter (119th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee McDuffie County; probate judge; nonpartisan elections
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HB 890 HB 896 HB 904 HB 907

Reps. Hudson (95th) and Lord (103rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Tyrone, Town of; mayor and council; terms Reps. Fludd (48th, Post 4), Beasley-Teague (48th, Post 2), Lunsford (85th, Post 2), Heckstall (48th, Post 3), Holmes (48th, Post 1), and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Lowndes County; board of commissioners; reapportion Reps. Black (144th), Borders (142nd), and Shaw (143rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Screven County; chief magistrate; nonpartisan elections Rep. Lane (101st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Pooler, City of; mayor; city manager Rep. Stephens (123rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee

HB 909 HB 910 HB 913

Cobb County; board of commissioners; compensation Reps. Wix (33rd, Post 1), Teilhet (34th, Post 2), Golick (34th, Post 3), Ehrhart (28th), Manning (32nd), and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Lavonia, City of; corporate limits Reps. Powell (23rd) and Jamieson (22nd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Macon County; board of elections and registration; create Rep. James (114th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee

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