Georgia Senate Legislative Wrap-up 2003 Senate Highlights January 13 April 25, 2003 The 2003 Session of the Georgia General Assembly was the most historic legislative gathering since Georgia's founding fathers first met in 1780 at Heard's Fort in Wilkes County outside of Washington, Georgia. When the General Assembly convened at 10:00 a.m. on January 13, 2003, the Senate Republicans were in the majority for the first time in more than 125 years and would elect the first Republican President Pro Tempore, Eric Johnson of the 1st. Across the Capitol, Democrats maintained their control of the House of Representatives, but they would elect a new Speaker of the House after 30 years Terry Coleman of Eastman. Hours later, the first Republican Governor since Reconstruction, and a former member of the Georgia Senate, George E. "Sonny" Perdue would be sworn in as the 81st Governor of Georgia. The Senate would grapple with many controversial issues during its 40-day session that lasted longer than any other gathering of the state's General Assembly in 114 years. A new Georgia flag would be proposed, ethics laws would come under consideration, new Senate maps would be voted on, new funding was needed for indigent defense, tort reform was deliberated by the body, as were water resources, abortion laws, homeland security plans, changes in predatory lending practices, proposed laws to protect Georgia's children, education reforms, and of course the 2004 state budget which includes a $128 million "revenue enhancement" on tobacco. By the 40th day, 389 Senate bills and 517 Senate resolutions were introduced for contemplation by the 56 Senators, but only 115 Senate bills and 21 resolutions would make it to the Governor's desk. More than 280 House bills were debated and passed and await Gov. Perdue's signature. After several years of revenue declines in the state the legislature adopted a $16 billion budget, but not before agreeing to an additional tax on tobacco. The FY 2004 budget is balanced, and makes over $1 billion in state agency cuts. It also provides $523 million in retirement income tax relief over a three year period, makes the $380 million homestead exemption permanent, continues the sales tax holiday (July 31 August 3, 2003), gives an income tax exemption to military personnel, offers more than $65 million in economic development incentives across Georgia, and increases the tobacco user fees, which is expected to generate $180 million in state revenues. "The effect on our state Governmental has been a record two straight years of declining state revenues and budget shortfalls. That hasn't happened since the Great Depression," Gov. Perdue told a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives early in the Session. "No modern governor has ever faced such a budget process." 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 1 of 78 When all was said and done, in the waning hours of the 40th legislative day, House Bill 43, which includes Georgia's Economic Stimulus Act of 2003, passed both Chambers and with the additional revenue, the 2004 State Budget was balanced. While many speculated that an additional shortfall in anticipated budget revenues may require a Special Session of the Georgia legislature, a definite return to the state Capitol was alleviated when the budget passed the Senate at 11:05 p.m. a mere 55 minutes before Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor declared the 2003 Session of the Georgia General Assembly Sine Die, Latin for "without day." Earlier in the Session, the Senate passed a supplemental budget for the 2003 fiscal year which used $138 million from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve, $700 million from the FY 2001 appropriations, and nearly $50 million in new revenue or agency lapses to provide additional revenues to various state agencies which depend on the additional revenues due to growth. While many state agency programs were cut, each state agency was asked to make a three to five percent austerity adjustment to keep the 2003 budget balanced. Several pieces of legislation that generated a great deal of interest among Georgians included: Senate Bill 1 Legislation to punish parents, guardians, and other caretakers of children who don't protect the charges in their care. Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen of the 12th related several instances where, under current law, adults could not be prosecuted for the willful, wanton, and reckless disregard for a child's safety. The legislation, part of Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor's legislative package, passed the Senate 54-0, but failed to pass the House of Representatives. View Senate Bill 1 Senate Bill 31 A measure to strengthen Georgia's ethics laws was debated in the Senate early in the Session. In a spirit of bi-partisanship, the proposal, which was part of Gov. Sonny Perdue's legislative package, was amended by Sen. George Hooks of the 14th and Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen of the 12th. The bill, authored by the Governor's administration floor leaders, Sen. Bill Stephens of the 51st and Sen. Dan Lee of the 29th, passed the Senate 56-0. The bill made it to the floor of the House of Representatives, but was then recommitted to the House Judiciary Committee. View Senate Bill 31 Senate Bill 133 One of the most anticipated bills in 2003, Tort Reform, did not fare well this year. As originally written, the bill backed by Georgia physicians but demonized by trial lawyers would have capped non-economic awards for punitive damages and for pain and suffering in medical malpractice suits. The legislation was amended by the Senate Judiciary Committee and the cap was removed. It was amended twice on the floor of the Senate by Sen. Charlie Tanksley of the 32nd and the bill's author, Sen. Tom Price of the 56th. The amended version passed the Senate 53-1. The Senate bill remains in the House Judiciary Committee, however House Bill 792, which does include provisions discouraging frivolous litigation passed both chambers and is awaiting the Governor's signature. View Senate Bill 133 Senate Bill 193 This bill restores "fair dismissal rights" to public school teachers. Under the Education Reform Act of 2000, teachers who began teaching in Georgia's public schools after June 30, 2000, lost all access to a hearing if they were terminated or their contract wasn't renewed. This legislation, authored by 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 2 of 78 Sen. Dan Moody of the 27th, was amended by Sen. Horacena Tate of the 38th, and restores those rights to a fair dismissal hearing for public school teachers. The measure passed the Senate 53-0 and the House of Representatives 160-7, and awaits the Governor's signature. View Senate Bill 193 House Bill 237 The "water" bill was another controversial piece of legislation that lawmakers had to debate this year. Transferability of water permits between permit holders with the consent of the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) in areas of the state where there is a moratorium on the issuance of additional permits proved to be the sticking point that probably kept the bill from reaching the Governor's desk. The bill, which was the result of recommendations from a Joint Comprehensive Water Plan Study Committee, also addresses interbasin transfers of surface or ground water that crosses more than three adjacent counties except to satisfy critical needs affecting public health and safety. The legislation also would have created a Comprehensive State Wide Water Management Planning Act, which requires the EPD to develop a plan within three years to document state wide water policies and guide river basin management plans, regional water planning efforts, and local water plans; and would have required the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission to install and operate meters on all permitted farm irrigation equipment by July 1, 2009 (if adequately funded by the General Assembly). Only the water metering portion for farmers actually saw the light of day. The "watered-down" version of the bill passed the legislature as House Bill 579. View Senate Bill 237 View House Bill 579 House Bill 380 Possibly the most contentious piece of legislation on the calendar this year, the original bill called for a March 2, 2004 referendum on the flag adopted in 2001 (Should it be changed?), and then a vote on the pre-1956 flag and the flag adopted by the Georgia Legislature in 1956 with the Confederate battle emblem. Soon it would be amended to adopt a completely new flag, but one similar to the pre-1956 flag. Then, a referendum would be held on March 2, 2004, asking if the public would like to keep the 2003 state flag. If the will of the people was to keep the 2003 flag, that would have ended the debate. However if the people voted against the 2003 flag, there would have been a second referendum on July 20, 2004 on bringing back either the pre-1956 flag or the 1956 flag. The House of Representatives passed the amended version of the bill, but once it got to the Senate, it was discovered that there were some problems with the dimensions of the proposed 2003 flag. The dimensions were changed through an amendment by Sen. George Hooks of the 14th, and made more "historically accurate" by removing the state seal and replacing with the coat of arms as the flag bore in its original state. It also removed the words "In God We Trust" from the white stripe in the flag and put them under the coat of arms in the blue canton of the flag. The vote taken on March 2, 2004 will ask voters to decide between the 2001 flag and the 2003 flag. The legislation passed the Senate 36-20 and the House 111-67. Gov. Sonny Perdue signed the legislation on May 8, 2003 and the new state flag currently flies over the Georgia Capitol. View House Bill 380 Senate Bill 205 This proposal will make it a felony to possess and/or transport anhydrous ammonia, the ingredient used for making methamphetamine. The penalties will include imprisonment and up to $100,000 in fines. In addition, a person will be charged with a felony if he or she is found in violation of possessing, controlling, manufacturing, delivering, distributing, dispensing, 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 3 of 78 administering, purchasing, selling, or possessing-with-the-intent-to-distribute any substance containing any amounts of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and/or phenylpropanolamine that has been altered from its original condition so as to be powdered, liquefied, or crushed. The legislation was authored by the Governor's administration floor leaders, Sen. Bill Stephens of the 51st and Sen. Dan Lee of the 29th, and passed the Senate 55-0 and the House of Representatives 151-1. Governor Perdue signed this measure on May 15, 2003. View Senate Bill 205 Senate Bill 23 The Woman's Right To Know Act passed the Senate 34-18, but not before hours of debate and amendments galore. Authored by Sen. Don Cheeks of the 23rd, the legislation would have required women seeking an abortion to wait 24 hours after their initial consultation with their physicians, and would have required doctors performing the abortion to provide the women with detailed information about the risks involved, alternatives to abortion (such as adoption), and pre-printed brochures with pictures of developing fetuses. The bill remains in the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives. View House Bill 23 Down but not out . . . Three Senators missed a few days during the long session, but all were back before Sine Die. Sen. Faye Smith of the 25th suffered a brain aneurysm in February, Sen. Terrell Starr of the 44th had surgery on his heart, and Sen. Valencia Seay of the 34th also suffered from heart problems. All were back at work looking healthy and happy in no time. Fiscal Year 2003 Supplemental Budget Each year, the members of the Georgia General Assembly must revisit the current budget and make changes and additions. State agencies often need more money than first anticipated during the crafting of the original budget, and need additional revenues. For instance, the Georgia Department of Education must readjust their numbers once the counts are in for the number of students enrolled in Georgia's public schools. After much debate in the Senate and the House of Representatives, the FY 2003 Amended Budget was passed by the General Assembly on March 24, 2003. It currently is awaiting the Governor's signature. HB 121 FY 2003 Amended Budget Revenues In order to adjust the $620 million reduction in the Governor's FY 2003 revenue estimate, the General Assembly appropriated: ! $138 million from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve ! $704 million from FY 2001 which was appropriated in House Bill 1002 ! $48 million in new revenues and agency lapses In addition to using alternative revenue sources, agencies and programs were cut. All agencies were given an austerity adjustment of between 3 and 5 percent depending on the size of the agency. Fiscal Year 2004 General Appropriations Budget Passing a budget for the state of Georgia is no easy matter, since both the Senate and the House must agree on what should be included in or deleted from the budget. State funds are raised through taxes, fees, and fines, and when the revenues do not meet expectations, as was the case this year, legislators must find ways to cut spending and/or increase these revenues. Once the appropriations bill has passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives, it goes to Governor Sonny Perdue for his signature. The Governor, who has line item veto privileges, has 40 days to sign 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 4 of 78 or veto portions of or all of the state expenditures for next year. The state's new budget year will begin on July 1, 2003. HB 122 FY 2004 Budget Revenues The Governor's projected expenditures for the FY 2004 Budget were estimated at $16.1 billion, however, projected revenues amounted only to $14 billion. Additional revenues were expected to be generated from increased taxes on tobacco and alcohol, and the Georgia Lottery. Both the House and the Senate, after looking closely at the revenue raising options available, agreed to the following line items with the goal of not overly burdening the people of Georgia and by dipping into the state's "rainy day fund." The FY 2004 budget was adopted by the Senate and House of Representatives on April 25, 2003. The revenues to support the appropriation beyond the Governor's Revenue Estimate include: ! $12.8 million in new revenues from increased fees ! $180 million from the 25 cent increase in tobacco tax ! $142 million from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve (rainy day fund) ! $132 million in revenues pulled forward from FY 2005 by employers filing state income tax withholdings on the same schedule as required by the federal Governmental No Funding Provided in the FY 2004 Budget ! Workers' Compensation Fund: Currently has sufficient funds for claim pay out (no monies contributed in the FY 2004 Budget.) ! Group Term Life Insurance Fund: Currently over-funded (no contributions in the FY 2004 Budget.) Preserved in the Budget: ! $10 million for green space. ! $10 million for school improvement teams. ! Borrowed and returned $30 million used to fund school nurses (from tobacco funds) to draw down federal money to offset a 10 percent reduction in reimbursement rates for hospitals providing Medicaid services. Programs Funded under the FY 2004 Budget Department of Community Affairs F $550,000 to increase funding to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority to support the expanded operations of the Clayton County Transit System and to qualify for matching federal grants F $30.7 million to fund a local assistance grant to the Savannah Economic Development Authority for the "megasite" in Pooler F $15,000 to provide funding for operating expenses for the Silver Haired Legislature in Milledgeville F $9.3 million to provide funding for operating expenses for an economic development project in Pooler F $475,000 to provide funding for rural housing program F $250,000 to provide funding for public information, education, and community assistance F $100,000 to provide funding for the Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus F $47 million to fund the One Georgia Authority along with the use of current reserves to maintain expenditure levels of $52 million (Tobacco Settlement funds) Department of Community Health Budget 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 5 of 78 F $104.6 million to fund Medicaid claims incurred in FY 2003 but not billed to the department for payment until FY 2004 F $127.7 million in increased funding for Medicaid benefits to fund the projected cash needed for FY 2004 claims F $200,000 in increased funding for nursing aide training facilities F $3 million to provide community-based residential care to 145 private nursing home residents F $30 million to help reduce the cut to reimbursement rates for inpatient hospital care (tobacco settlement funds) F $5 million for additional Medicaid benefits (tobacco settlement funds) F $26.6 million to increase reimbursement rates to nursing homes (indigent care) F $29.4 million to increase reimbursement rates to nursing homes to reflect the Medicaid share of the additional costs (indigent care) Department of Education F $2.3 million to provide for a 10 percent salary supplement to 380 teachers who were awarded National Board Certification in November of 2002 F $1.5 million to add 36 additional principals at new schools F $60 million for growth in training and experience Department of Human Services F $1 million in funds to maintain operations in the Office of Child Support Enforcement F $250,000 to expand Family Connections to the five remaining counties (Camden, Decatur, Early, Schley and Worth) not currently funded F $1.2 million to replace lost Indigent Care Trust Fund earnings for the Children First program F $5.8 million to add 100 case workers to reduce child protection worker caseloads, plus 25 entry-level positions to create a regional pool of trained workers to fill caseworker vacancies F $579,493 for annual clothing allowance for foster children F $825,000 to provide funds for the recruitment and training of foster parents F $700,000 to develop and improve new social services caseworker and on-going caseworker training F $7.7 million to add 100 child protection caseworkers F $100,000 to provide funds for Sickle Cell, Inc. at Grady Memorial Hospital F $150,000 to provide funding for Tifton and Vidalia battered women shelters F $109,210 to provide additional slots for a group home in Glennville F $180,000 to prove for funds for the Union County Human Services Facility F $800,000 to provide funds for the Gwinnett County Community Service Board Department of Natural Resources F $10 million to provide funding for a new greenspace land acquisition and protection program designed to expand the local governments eligible to participate and to maximize available funds from all local, state, and federal public sources F $100,000 to provide funding for the Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority Public School Employees' Retirement System F $3.1 million To increase to monthly retirement benefit multiplier to increase the benefit from $12.50 to $13.00 per month per year of creditable service Georgia Regional Transportation Authority 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 6 of 78 F $550,000 to increase funding to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority to support the expanded operations of the Clayton County Transit System and to qualify for matching federal funds Teachers Retirement System F $24.1 million for retirement fund Department of Technical and Adult Education F $5.8 million for workforce development area for the "megasite" in Pooler Department of Veterans Services F $350,000 for the Alzheimer's Care Wing at the Georgia War Veterans' Home in Milledgeville F $800,000 for an additional 25 skilled care patients at the Georgia War Veterans' Home in Milledgeville State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund F $80 million in 20-year bonds for the purchase of "megasites" F $30 million in 20-year bonds for the "megasite" in Pooler F $159.8 million has been authorized for local school construction as follows: s $65.7 million to 24 school systems for regular funding s $6.2 million to five school systems for low-wealth funding s $86.6 million to 31 school systems for growth funding F $820,000 authorized in 20-year bonds for repair and infrastructure upgrades at the Georgia School for the Deaf, Georgia Academy for the Blind, and Atlanta Area School for the Deaf F $13.3 million in five-year bonds to purchase vocational and agricultural equipment for the Georgia Department of Education F $5 million in five-year bonds to purchase equipment at the following Board of Regents, University System of Georgia projects: s $1.3 million for the Nursing, Health Science and Outreach Center at Macon State College s $400,000 for Agricultural Sciences Building at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College s $110,000 for the Physical Education Building at Darton College s $935,000 for the HPE Recreation, Athletic and Student Success Center at Georgia Southwestern State University $350,000 for a Classroom and Convocation Center at Kennesaw State University s $1.6 million for classroom replacement (phase II) at Augusta State University s $275,000 for the Camden Center lab equipment F $3.1 million in five-year bonds for the following Board of Regents, University System of Georgia projects: s $2.5 million to design PVAC School of Art (phase II) at the University of Georgia s $600,000 to pre-design and design the Parks Nursing/Health Science renovation at Georgia College and State University F $62.4 million in 20-year bonds to partially fund the following Board of Regents, University System of Georgia projects: s $20.5 million for a library addition at Georgia Southern University s $8.6 million for the Cancer Research Center at the Medical College of Georgia s $32 million for major repair and renovation projects s $4.9 million for English classroom and office addition at Kennesaw State University s $3.5 million for building upgrades for the School of Art and Design at Georgia State University s $4.9 million for the Continuing Education/Economic Development Center at Dalton State College 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 7 of 78 F $7,250,000 authorized in 20-year bonds for major repairs and renovations for facilities of the Department of Technical and Adult Education F $5 million authorized in 20-year bonds to construct a new training and visitor center for economic development project in Pooler for the Department of Technical and Adult Education F $1 million authorized in five year bonds for the following Georgia Forestry Commission Projects s $200,000 to purchase five fixed-wing aircraft s $800,000 to purchase two Huey helicopters s $30,000 to replace hanger main frame, siding and doors at the Statesboro district office F $20 million authorized in 20-year bonds for Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority projects s $12 million for low interest loans for local water and sewer construction projects s $8 million to match federal funds for clean water and drinking water capitalization F $103 million in 20-year bonds for the Department of Transportation projects s $100 million for the Governor's Road Improvement Program s $3 million for rail track construction in Savannah F $1.7 million in five-year bonds for the five percent state match for federal airport funds for the Department of Transportation F $2.7 million authorized in 20-year bonds for the following Department of Juvenile Justice projects: s $2.5 million to design and construct a new educational building at Augusta YDC s $160,000 to design a new storm drainage system at Augusta YDC F $7.1 million authorized in 20-year bonds for the following Department of Juvenile Justice projects: s $3.4 million for repairs at various RYDCs and YDCs s $2.6 million for minor construction projects at various RYDCs and YDCs s $1.1 million to replace or add generators at various facilities F $15 million in 20-year bonds for the following Department of Human Resources projects: s $140,000 for an emergency generator at the Skyland building s $12.2 million to construct a public health laboratory in Waycross or South Georgia s $2.6 million to construct a public health office building at Northwest Regional Hospital F $125,000 in four-year bonds for renovation projects at the Augusta Veterans Home F $875,000 in four-year bonds to upgrade handicap and life safety equipment at Milledgeville Veterans Home for the following buildings: $300,000/Wheeler building; $135,000/Russell building; $110,000/Vinson building; $150,000/Wood building; and $180,000/Birdsong building F $13.7 million in 20-year bonds for the Department of Corrections Projects s $500,000 to purchase, construct, or lease a prison facility housing 1,000 to 1,600 in Stewart Co. s $4 million to fund repair and minor construction projects s $3.5 million for repair and maintenance of security equipment s $1.6 million to convert Rogers State Prison waste water plant to a land application s $2.2 million for various waste water, utility, and HVAC projects s $2.9 million for the construction of a detention center in Stewart County s $1.5 million to expand the Putnam County Correctional Institute by 100 beds F $2 million in 20-year bonds for new construction at the Effingham County campus for the Department of Technical and Adult Education F $2 million in 20-year bonds for the construction of a new library in Burke County F $27.5 million in 20-year bonds for the construction of an additional container berth for the Georgia Ports Authority F $10 million in five-year bonds for equipment replacement at facilities of the Department of Technical and Adult Education F $4 million in 20-year bonds for classroom completion at Georgia Military College 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 8 of 78 ERIC JOHNSON District 1 22 Marsh Point Drive Savannah, Georgia 31406 321 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334 (404) 656-5109 The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 COMMITTEES: Appropriations, Secretary Economic Development and Tourism, Ex-Officio Education, Ex-Officio Ethics, Ex-Officio Finance Natural Resources and the Environment, Ex-Officio Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities, Vice Chairman Rules PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The 2003 Session Brought Historic Changes To The Senate On Inauguration Day in January 2003, the first Republican Governor in 130 years was sworn into office. In the state House of Representatives, the first new Speaker was elected in 29 years and, in the state Senate, Republicans took the majority for the first time ever. A two-party system had finally arrived in Georgia. In the midst of this historic shift in political power, we faced a war and the worst recession since the Great Depression. This was Georgia's first exposure to the benefits of a two-party system. It was bound to be awkward and uncomfortable. Sir Winston Churchill said, "Many forms of Governmental have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Governmental except all those others that have been tried from time to time." In spite of a session that was forced to deal with tough choices and a learning curve for leaders, members and staff, the Senate faced the process in a bi-partisan manner that reflected the demands of the people of Georgia. In a dramatic finish to the longest session in 114 years, we dealt with the budget, the economy, the state flag, indigent defense, education, the protection of our "invisible" children, and civil justice reform. This did not happen by accident. The groundwork was laid on Inauguration Day. As promised, the new Republican majority reached out in partnership. Four committees were offered to Democrats and three were accepted. This tripled the number of committees chaired by the minority party in the past. The three Chairmen, Senators Rene Kemp, Regina Thomas and Hugh Gillis, did an outstanding job. Legislation authored by the Minority party was seriously considered for the first time. Of the 214 bills passed by the Senate, 65 were Democratic bills (30 percent). The Minority Leader was a part of discussions on the legislative schedule and the Rules calendar. For the first time, Republicans chaired a majority of the committees in the Senate. Each chair took their charge seriously and worked hard to perfect legislation through the committee process rather than when the bill came to the floor for debate. I am proud of each one of the Republican Senators that chaired a committee during this historic time. The Lt. Governor was generous with his patience and advice throughout this historic transfer of power. Daily meetings with him helped guide the new leadership in uncharted territory. Former President Pro Tempore Terrell Starr and the Dean of the Senate, Hugh Gillis, also helped with their wisdom. Former Committee Chairs like Senators Peg Blitch and George Hooks were very helpful to the rookies who took their places. Behind the scenes, there was far more cooperation between the two parties than ever before. We were partisan when it was appropriate and bi-partisan when necessary. We stumbled some in the opening weeks, but settled down in mutual respect and the sobering mantle of our public duties. We had a job to do and it was best done together. I am proud of the Senate and the accomplishments we made this session. 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 9 of 78 Sen. Eric Johnson President Pro Tempore Senate Bill 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2003 Senate Legislation Results of Senate Bills Introduced Cruelty to Children; endangering a child in the 2nd degree; criminal Meyer von Bremen, 12th Passed Senate 54 to 0 3/25 Tabled in the House of Representatives 4/25 Senatorial Districts; composition; number; apportionment Stephens, 51st Passed Senate 33 to 21 3/25 House Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee Ethics in Governmental; Financial Disclosures Reform Act Meyer von Bremen, 12th Senate Ethics Committee Emergency Medical Services; air ambulance services; licensure; regulation Jackson, 50th Pre-file Sexually offensive material/content; distribution through electronic media Harp, 16th Passed Senate 49 to 0 3/27 House Special Judiciary Committee Vehicles stopped by law enforcement during nighttime hours; driver and passenger remain in vehicle Crotts, 17th Withdrawn and Recommitted to Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Emergency Vehicles; air ambulance services; licensure; regulation Jackson, 50th Passed Senate 54 to 0 2/03 Passed House 142 to 1 4/11 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 7 Budget Act; continuation budget report; apply zero-base budgeting Shafer, 48th Passed Senate 41 to 10 4/07 House Appropriations Committee Chatham County; State Court; election of additional judge Johnson, 1st 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 10 of 78 Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 2/03 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 3/06 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View Senate Bill 9 10 Cruelty to Children; crime of endangerment; sexual abuse; prosecution Meyer von Bremen, 12th Senate Judiciary Committee 11 Income Taxes; job tax credits; designation of counties as less developed areas; business closing in areas comprising military bases Johnson, 1st Passed Senate 53 to 0 2/17 House Ways and Means Committee 12 Disabled Adults and Elder Persons; penalties for abuse, neglect, and exploitation Unterman, 45th Passed Senate 54 to 0 2/12 House Special Judiciary Committee 13 DUI Alcohol or Drugs; new offense of refusal to submit chemical testing Balfour, 9th Passed Senate 49 to 0 3/28 Withdrawn and Recommitted to House Motor Vehicles Committee 14 Agriculture; Georgia Dairy Act violations; penalty Smith, 25th Passed Senate 51 to 0 2/11 Passed House 139 to 24 4/09 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 14 15 Condominiums; sale contract; disclosure; maintenance or repair requests Tate, 38th Senate Special Judiciary Committee 16 Child Custody or Visitation Orders; notices; relocation or change of residence Harp, 16th Senate Judiciary Committee 17 Child Support; computation of award, guidelines, income deduction orders Harp, 16th Senate Judiciary Committee 18 Road construction and repair of manhole rings; contractor; regulation Butler, 55th Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 19 Teachers; rights in demotion and non-renewal of contracts Tate, 38th Senate Education Committee 20 Assault; person with HIV or hepatitis endangering peace/correctional officers Jackson, 50th Passed Senate 49 to 3 3/05 Passed House 156 to 7 4/14 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 11 of 78 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 20 21 Criminal Prosecution for Offenses Against Minor Children; pleas Meyer von Bremen, 12th Senate Judiciary Committee 22 Criminal Records; disclosures; employment; caring for children or older persons Butler, 55th Passed Senate 47 to 0 3/04 Passed House 171 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 22 23 Women's Right To Know Act; medical consent law; abortion procedures; 24 hour waiting period following disclosure Cheeks, 23rd Passed Senate 34 to 18 2/28 House Judiciary Committee 24 Child Care Facilities; liability insurance coverage Cheeks, 23rd Passed Senate 47 to 0 2/26 Passed House 157 to 2 4/25 Senate Disagreed with House Changes 25 Torts; immunity; medical or forensic examiners of sexual assault victims Brown, 26th Senate Insurance and Labor Committee 26 Sheriff, Office of; non-partisan elections Williams, 19th Passed Senate 35 to 15 3/06 House Governmental Affairs Committee 27 Trial Juries; size of panels; jury selection; number of peremptory strikes Hamrick, 30th Passed Senate 45 to 10 2/13 House Judiciary Committee 28 Fair Lending Act; amend provisions; Department of Banking and Finance; authority to regulate Cagle, 49th Senate Banking and Finance Committee 29 Electronic/Communication Devices; local board of education to establish policy for students in school Seay, 34th Passed Senate 49 to 0 2/18 Passed House 164 to 0 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 29 30 Teachers Retirement; creditable service in a local school system Tate, 38th Senate Retirement Committee 31 Ethics Reforms; campaign contributions; activities on behalf of Stephens, 51st Passed Senate 56 to 0 2/13 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 12 of 78 Withdrawn and Recommitted to House Judiciary Committee 32 Natural Gas Rates; surcharge on interruptibles; minimum amount Thomas, 2nd Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 33 Designate: The Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum; center for character education programming Thomas, 2nd Passed Senate 50 to 0 2/14 Passed House 162 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/2/2003 View Senate Bill 33 34 Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act; amend provisions Thomas, 2nd Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 35 Local Governmental; service delivery; coordinating/comprehensive planning Johnson, 1st Senate State and Local Governmental Committee 36 Nurses, advanced practice registered; prescriptive authority Thomas, 10th Senate Health and Human Services Committee 37 Electric Assistive Mobility Device; lights on garbage trucks; regulate Thompson, 33rd Passed Senate 40 to 8 2/26 Passed House 152 to 4 4/10 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 37 38 Georgia Database Protection and Economic Development Act of 2003 Lamutt, 21st Senate Science and Technology Committee 39 Building Permits Through Certain Electronic Media; application; payments Lamutt, 21st Senate Science and Technology Committee 40 Ethics; Labor and Employer Campaign Finance Reform Act Lamutt. 21st Senate Ethics Committee 41 Ad Valorem Taxes; statewide homestead exemption; increase amount Thompson, 33rd Senate Finance Committee 42 Municipal Corporate Boundaries; minimum distance requirements Price, 56th Tabled by Senate 3/24 43 Municipal Charter Commissions; provide for the creation Price, 56th Passed Senate 30 to 25 3/24 House State Planning and Community Affairs Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 13 of 78 44 Guardian Ad Litem; court appointed; limit liability Clay, 37th Passed Senate 52 to 0 2/17 House Judiciary Committee 45 Criminal Procedure; demand for trial; time expiration; appeals Clay, 37th Passed Senate 52 to 0 3/26 Withdrawn and Recommitted to House Judiciary Committee 46 Peace Officer/Prosecutor Training Fund; accounting of all deposits Clay, 37th Passed Senate 54 to 0 2/17 Passed House 158 to 0 4/22 Senate Disagreed with House Changes 47 Pardons and Paroles Board; granting relief; written decision made public Clay, 37th Passed Senate 44 to 0 3/26 Passed House 161 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View Senate Bill 47 48 Juvenile Proceedings; disposition and evidence against child in civil action Clay, 37th Passed Senate 45 to 6 2/17 House Judiciary Committee 49 Sandy Springs, City of; incorporation and charter Price, 56th Senate State and Local Governmental Committee 50 Health Insurers; consumer choice of benefits health plan Seabaugh, 28th Senate Insurance and Labor Committee 51 Computer Pornography/Child Exploitation Prevention Act; unlawful acts Shafer, 48th Passed Senate 54 to 0 3/26 Withdrawn and Recommitted to House Special Judiciary Committee 52 Children's Internet Protection Act; safety policies in schools, libraries; conditional funding for computers Shafer, 48th Passed Senate 50 to 0 3/26 House Education Committee 53 Georgia Fair Lending Act; amend provisions Cheeks, 23rd Passed Senate 52 to 0 2/12 Passed House 148 to 25 3/04 Signed by Governor on 3/7/2003 View Senate Bill 53 54 Teachers; duties that may not be required Thompson, 33rd Senate Education Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 14 of 78 55 Adoptions and Child-placing Agencies; records access; birth records; practices and procedures Thomas, 2nd Passed Senate 53 to 0 3/26 House Judiciary Committee 56 Revenue, Georgia Department of; administration; duties; official office location Cagle, 49th Senate Finance Committee 57 Property Tax Sales; change certain provisions Cagle, 49th Senate Finance Committee 58 Ad Valorem Property Taxation; change definitions Cagle, 49th Senate Finance Committee 59 Motor Vehicle License; fees and classes of agricultural vehicles; definitions Cagle, 49th Senate Finance Committee 60 Excise taxes; rental motor vehicles; change definitions Cagle, 49th Senate Finance Committee 61 Estate Tax; federal filing date; definition Cagle, 49th Senate Finance Committee 62 Sales Taxes; applicable to commerce and trade; definitions Cagle, 49th Senate Finance Committee 63 Excise Taxes; hotel-motel tax; change definitions Cagle, 49th Senate Finance Committee 64 Coin Operated Amusement Machines; change definitions Cagle, 49th Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee 65 Cigar/Cigarette taxes; change tax Cagle, 49th Senate Finance Committee 66 Income Taxes; change certain definitions Cagle, 49th Senate Finance Committee 67 Motor Fuel Taxes; change certain definitions Cagle, 49th Senate Finance Committee 68 Tax Executions; levies upon goods, chattel, lands, tenements of taxpayer; change provisions Cagle, 49th 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 15 of 78 Senate Finance Committee 69 Intangible Taxes; real estate transfer tax; change certain provisions Cagle, 49th Senate Finance Committee 70 Revenue and Taxation; change certain provisions Cagle, 49th Senate Finance Committee 71 Disaster Relief; counseling services, license exemption Smith, 25th Passed Senate 54 to 0 2/18 Passed House 158 to 3 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 71 72 Ethics; campaign contributions for judicial offices; prohibitions Squires, 5th Senate Ethics Committee 73 State Property; naming/renaming for public official; 5 year restriction Brush, 24th Passed Senate 46 to 5 2/12 Passed House 154 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 73 74 Public accommodation; prohibit discrimination against motorcyclists Brush, 24th Senate Judiciary Committee 75 DUI; prohibitions, punishment; revise and harmonize provisions Stokes, 43rd Senate Judiciary Committee 76 State Official Salaries; General Assembly members and Lt. Governor; 10% salary reduction Price, 56th Passed Senate 53 to 1 2/18 House Appropriations Committee 77 Prostitution, Pimping, or Pandering; keeping a place for; penalties Fort, 39th Passed Senate 48 to 0 4/07 House Special Judiciary Committee 78 Banking and Finance; regulations; comprehensive revisions Cheeks, 23rd Passed Senate 52 to 0 3/03 Passed House 145 to 20 4/09 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 78 79 Public Transportation Funds; allocating among congressional districts Squires, 5th Senate Transportation Committee 80 Child Support and Custody Issues; deprived child; juvenile court jurisdiction Clay, 37th Passed Senate 49 to 0 3/26 Passed House 154 to 0 4/22 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 16 of 78 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 80 81 Georgia Emergency Medical Services Medical Directors Advisory Council; create Jackson, 50th Passed Senate 50 to 0 3/26 Passed House 160 to 0 4/22 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 81 82 Ethics; disposition of excess campaign contributions Thompson, 33rd Passed Senate 51 to 0 3/26 House Rules Committee 83 County Law Libraries; board of trustees; DA membership; use of collected funds Starr, 44th Passed Senate 52 to 1 2/12 House Judiciary Committee 84 Chatham County; reimbursement for cost of collecting school taxes Thomas, 2nd Passed Senate Local Consent Calendar 2/27 Passed House Local Consent Calendar 4/14 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 84 85 Optometry; practicing without a license; increase punishment Hamrick, 30th Passed Senate 50 to 0 3/03 Passed House 142 to 6 4/10 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View Senate Bill 85 86 Local Governmental, transfer of development rights; sending property; revise procedure Hudgens, 47th Passed Senate 48 to 2 3/03 Passed House 155 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 86 87 Revenue Bond Law; `undertaking'; gas generation systems; remove referendum requirement Lee, 29th Passed Senate 48 to 1 3/04 Passed House 141 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 87 88 Public Authorities; Music Hall of Fame, Sports Hall of Fame, employees; members; contracts; change provisions Brown, 26th Passed Senate 50 to 0 3/04 Passed House 145 to 4 4/22 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 88 89 Drivers' Licenses; issuance; indication of U. S. citizenship; expiration date Mullis, 53rd 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 17 of 78 Failed Senate 24 to 27 4/07 90 Public Schools; time period for students to express religious beliefs Mullis, 53rd Senate Judiciary Committee 91 Election Districts; legislative and congressional reapportionment; specify requirements; community of interest Stephens, 51st Passed Senate 30 to 23 2/13 House Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee 92 Governor; emergency powers; repeal certain powers relating to Mullis, 53rd Senate Tabled 28 to 24 3/27 93 Eastern Cherokee Indian Tribe; revise address Jackson, 50th Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/07 House State Planning and Community Affairs Committee 94 Coastal Marshlands Protection Act; exemption; private docks; residence Williams, 19th Senate Passed 52 to 0 3/04 House Passed 145 to 20 4/09 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 94 95 Stopping of Motorist by Law Enforcement; probable cause; racial profiling restrictions; officer training Butler, 55th Senate Judiciary Committee 96 Health Insurance; covered benefits; off-label prescription Unterman, 45th Passed House 51 to 0 3/04 Passed Senate 154 to 2 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 96 97 Real Estate Transfer Tax; exemptions; certain instruments; deeds or writings; corporations, partnerships and certain trustees Hamrick, 30th Passed Senate 47 to 0 3/06 Passed House 165 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 97 98 Employees Retirement; secretaries of appellate/superior court judges, DAs; creditable service Hamrick, 30th Senate Retirement Committee 99 Local School Taxation; five mill share funds; calculations Clay, 37th Senate Appropriations Committee 100 Local School Taxation; five mill share funds; increased student population; capital expenditures Clay, 37th 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 18 of 78 Senate Appropriations Committee 101 Sexually Violent Predators; prohibited within proximity of minors or areas where minors or areas where minors congregate Adelman, 42nd Passed Senate 51 to 0 3/26 Passed House 169 to 0 4/14 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 101 102 Indigent Defense Act of 2003; create agency to replace Indigent Defense Council; provide circuit public defenders Clay, 37th Passed Senate 56 to 0 2/17 House Judiciary Committee 103 Internet and Computer Safety Act; enact; offenses relating to internet contact with a child Lamutt, 21st Senate Science and Technology Committee 104 Deposit Account Fraud; increase the maximum service charge Tanksley, 32nd Passed Senate 47 to 1 3/26 Passed House 133 to 18 4/11 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View Senate Bill 104 105 Bad Checks; increase maximum service charge; mailing notices Tanksley, 32nd Passed Senate 43 to 1 3/26 Passed House 128 to 33 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View Senate Bill 105 106 Tax Penalties; false claims of independent contractor status Brown, 26th Senate Finance Committee 107 Sales Tax; dealers' returns; retail sales tax data by location of sale Cagle, 49th Senate Finance Committee 108 Ethics; conflicts of interest; code of ethics for Governmental service; lobbying; nepotism; gifts; campaign contributors; comprehensive revisions Stephens, 51st Passed Senate 53 to 0 3/26 House Judiciary Committee 109 Ethics Reform; public officials' conduct and lobbyist disclosure; awarding of contracts to vendor; judicial appointments Stephens, 51st Passed Senate 52 to 0 2/27 House Judiciary Committee 110 Funds for Public Roads, allocation; balancing federal/state funds between congressional districts; percentage Williams, 19th Senate Transportation Committee 111 Death Investigations; patients receiving compensated care in facilities licensed by DHR 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 19 of 78 Tanksley, 32nd Senate Judiciary Committee 112 Georgia Seniors Prescription Drug Benefit Program Act; establish Hill, 4th Senate Health and Human Services Committee 113 Public records; meetings; disclosure; requests; exceptions to disclosure requirements Kemp, 46th Passed Senate 54 to 0 3/26 Passed House 164 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 113 114 Law Enforcement Officers or Agents; retirement benefits Hamrick, 30th Senate Retirement Committee 115 Minority Business Enterprise; certification procedures as defined in federal law Hill, 4th Passed Senate 53 to 0 3/04 House Governmental Affairs Committee 116 Juvenile Proceedings; delinquent acts; discovery and inspection; disclosure of evidence and reciprocal discovery; witnesses Hamrick, 30th Passed Senate 46 to 0 3/26 Passed House 160 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 116 117 Sheriffs; unlawful to engage in private security; private investigation bail bond businesses Hamrick, 30th Passed Senate 45 to 5 3/06 Passed House 159 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 117 118 Natural Gas used in Poultry Production; rules wish respect to Hamrick, 30th Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 119 Appeals in Death Penalty Cases; motion for new trial; request for DNA testing and analysis Adelman, 42nd Passed Senate 45 to 0 3/28 Passed House 161 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/27/2003 View Senate Bill 119 120 Prestige and Special License Plates; veterans awarded Purple Heart Williams, 19th Passed Senate 50 to 0 2/26 House Motor Vehicles Committee 121 Motor Vehicles; abandoned; businesses engaged in non-consensual towing; regulations Williams, 19th Passed Senate 51 to 0 3/03 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 20 of 78 Passed House 163 to 6 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 121 122 Soil Erosion Control; exemption; public roadway drainage Williams, 19th Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 123 Family Violence and Stalking Protective Order Registry; duty of sheriffs Thompson, 33rd Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/07 Passed House 153 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 123 124 Child Sexual Exploitation; unlawful acts involving computer pornography; change Hamrick, 30th Passed Senate 48 to 0 3/05 House Special Judiciary Committee 125 Ethics; campaign disclosure reports; contributions and expenditures; disclosure candidate's name Hill, 4th Senate Ethics Committee 126 State Employee's Retirement; development and implementation of options; early retirement incentives Zamarripa, 36th Senate Retirement Committee 127 Public Transportation Funds; expenditures; state/federal funds remove MARTA Cagle, 49th Passed Senate 37 to 13 3/06 House Transportation Committee 128 Elections and Run-off Elections; candidate receiving majority of votes shall be elected Price, 56th Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 129 Soil Investigation; soil classifiers for on-site sewage management sites; standards; qualifications Harp, 16th Passed Senate 54 to 1 3/24 Passed House 146 to 5 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/28/2003 View Senate Bill 129 130 Educators; salaries; local supplements; minimum salary schedule Thompson, 33rd Senate Education Committee 131 Fireworks; sales of sparklers to persons under 16 yrs; prohibitions Brush, 24th Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 21 of 78 132 Corporations; reservation of names and filing fees; change provisions Squires, 5th Passed Senate 48 to 0 3/26 Passed House 101 to 62 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 132 133 Tort Actions; comprehensive revisions; malpractice and product liability; damages; judgments; cap award limits; Civil Justice Reform Act Price, 56th Passed Senate 53 to 1 3/27 House Judiciary Committee 134 Watercraft; vessel classification; required equipment; reportable accidents Cagle, 49th Passed Senate 50 to 0 3/03 Passed House 144 to 17 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View Senate Bill 134 135 Elections; congressional districts; composition and number Lee, 29th Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee 136 MARTA; reserve funds; use of interest income for operating cost Butler, 55th Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/08 Passed House 130 to 38 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 136 137 State Buildings and Facilities; roofing materials; energy efficiency standards Henson, 41st Senate State Institutions and Property Committee 138 Motorcycle Operators and Riders; protective headgear devices Brush, 24th Failed Senate 24 to 30 4/08 139 Public Accommodations; not exclude motorcyclist from access to or admission; violations; damages Brush, 24th Senate Special Judiciary Committee 140 Archeologists; certain submerged artifacts; exemption against disturbing Jackson, 50th Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 141 Teachers Retirement; creditable service; prior independent school service Tate, 38th Senate Retirement Committee 142 Fulton County; ad valorem; homestead exemption; senior citizens Tate, 38th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4 /22 House Local Legislation Committee 143 School Bus Drivers; annual mandatory training; equipment; safety procedures; `Aleana's Law Brush, 24th Senate Education Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 22 of 78 144 Ethics; campaign contribution disclosure reports; filing functions; transfer to State Ethics Crotts, 17th Senate Ethics Committee 145 Prescription Drugs by Mail; enrollees in HMO health benefit Balfour, 9th Passed Senate 37 to 13 3/04 House Health and Human Services Committee 146 Drivers; proper use of radios and mobile telephones Zamarripa, 36th Senate Transportation Committee 147 Family Violence Shelter Confidentiality Act; requirement of telephone companies not to disclose location Adelman, 42nd Senate Transportation Committee 148 Juvenile Proceedings; deprived children; order of disposition; time period Squires, 5th Passed Senate 53 to 0 3/26 House Judiciary Committee 149 Life Without Parole; impose in certain cases under certain circumstances Kemp, 3rd Senate Special Judiciary Committee 150 Hotels, Motels; excessive room rates during special sporting events Gillis, 20th Passed Senate 37 to 10 4/07 House Economic Development and Tourism Committee 151 Peeping Toms; spying upon or invading the privacy of another Hall, 22nd Passed Senate 48 to 0 4/07 House Special Judiciary Committee 152 Employee's Retirement; benefits for certain law enforcement officers; troopers and GBI agents; age 55 or 25 years Meyer von Bremen, 12th Senate Retirement Committee 153 Elections; qualifying fees; county officials; calculation Unterman, 45th Passed Senate 49 to 0 3/05 House Governmental Affairs Committee 154 Gwinnett County; Sheriff's Office; filling of vacancies Unterman, 45th Passed Senate Local Consent Calendar 3/25 House Local Legislation Committee 155 State Deferred Compensation Plans; contributions from employers; employees Golden, 8th Passed Senate 52 to 0 3/05 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 23 of 78 Passed House 154 to 1 4/10 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 155 156 Life insurance; insurable interest on an employee by a corporation; consent of insured Shafer, 48th Passed Senate 53 to 0 3/04 Passed House 158 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View Senate Bill 156 157 Payday Lending; deferred presentment or advance cash services; regulate unlawful transactions Cheeks, 23rd Passed Senate 46 to 6 4/07 House Banks and Banking Committee 158 City of LaGrange Gas Authority Act Lee, 29th Passed Senate 50 to 1 3/04 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/14 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 158 159 State Employee's Retirement Options; early retirement incentives Zamarripa, 36th Passed Senate 38 to 0 4/08 House Retirement Committee 160 Employment Security Law; unemployment compensation; exclude certain services Seabaugh, 28th Senate Finance Committee 161 Ad Valorem Assessment; taxpayer appeals; refunds; interest amount Seabaugh, 28th Passed Senate 53 to 0 3/26 House Ways and Means Committee 162 Health Care Protection Act; health care licensing violations; penalties Hamrick, 30th Passed Senate 44 to 0 3/06 House Governmental Affairs Committee 163 Municipal courts; collection of delinquent fines; costs; enforcement Tanksley, 32nd Senate Judiciary Committee 164 Unemployment Compensation; state-wide reserve ratio; employer rate Golden, 8th Senate Insurance and Labor Committee 165 Unemployment Compensation Fund; administrative assessment; allocation Lamutt, 21st Senate Insurance and Labor Committee 166 Insurance; individual deferred annuities; non-forfeiture rate Lamutt, 21st 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 24 of 78 Passed Senate 49 to 2 3/03 Passed House 165 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 166 167 Unemployment Compensation; employee contribution rates; extend reduction Lamutt, 21st Passed Senate 49 to 1 3/05 Passed House 166 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View Senate Bill 167 168 Ethics; State Commission; powers; campaign contribution disclosure; accounting procedure; reported violations Lee, 29th Passed Senate 53 to 0 3/26 House Rules Committee 169 Firefighters Standards and Training Council; change provisions Mullis, 53rd Passed Senate 53 to 0 3/26 Passed House 157 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 169 170 Long-Term Care Services; in-home and community based care; consumer choice and control; Independence Plus Act Jackson, 50th Senate Health and Human Services Committee 171 Hospital Care for Nonresident Indigents; reimbursement by counties; accounting funds Levetan, 40th Senate Health and Human Services Committee 172 Environmental Policy; regulatory decisions; publication requirements Hudgens, 47th Passed Senate 42 to 11 3/27 House Natural Resources and Environment Committee 173 Commercial Motor Vehicles and School Buses; prohibitions Williams, 19th Passed Senate 48 to 0 3/26 Passed House 164 to 1 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View Senate Bill 173 174 Torts; transfer of structured settlement payment rights; court filings; notice of cancellation Meyer von Bremen, 12th Passed Senate 51 to 0 3/26 House Judiciary Committee 175 Criminal Procedure; discovery in felony cases; oral scientific reports; senate hearings Hamrick, 30th Passed Senate 46 to 6 4/08 House Judiciary Committee 176 Septic Tank Waste; disposal sites; handling facilities Meyer von Bremen, 12th 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 25 of 78 Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 177 Public Records; inspection; refusal to provide access; penalty Seabaugh, 28th Senate Ethics Committee 178 School Counselors; national certification; state salary increase Clay, 37th Passed Senate 51 to 0 3/26 Passed House 136 to 32 4/22 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 178 179 Patient Safe Prescription Drug Act; regulate electronically transmitted data; patients' choice of retail pharmacy Thomas, 54th Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/07 House Health and Human Services Committee 180 Water Resources; comprehensive state water planning to control pollution and surface water use; ground water permits; river basin plan Kemp, 3rd Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee 181 Driver's Licenses and Auto Insurance; forms of ID for non-citizens from FTAA member countries Zamarripa, 36th Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee 182 Nuisance Abatement Liens; collection procedures; foreclosures Meyer von Bremen, 12th Passed Senate 50 to 0 3/26 Passed House 151 to 14 4/22 Conference Committee Appointed/No Action Taken 183 Livestock; control of contagious diseases; chemicals; poisons; toxins; notices and reports of suspicious illnesses; violations Harp, 16th Passed Senate 50 to 0 3/26 Passed House 167 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 183 184 Arson or Explosives Used During Commission of a Felony; penalties Mullis, 53rd Senate Judiciary Committee 185 Natural Gas; discontinuing service to persons age 65 or disabled; prohibit during winter heating season Thomas, 2nd Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 186 Abandoned Child Protection Act; newborns left at medical facilities; revise penalty Hamrick, 30th Senate Judiciary Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 26 of 78 187 Terrorism Prevention; rename Organized Crime Prevention Council; powers and duties Hamrick, 30th Passed Senate 48 to 0 4/07 Passed House 166 to 0 4/17 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 187 188 Offense of Fleeing a Pursuing Police Vehicle or Police Officer; punishment Hamrick, 30th Senate Judiciary Committee 189 Peace Officers' Benefit Fund; membership; county jail Hamrick, 30th Senate Retirement Committee 190 Marriage licenses; repeal testing for syphilis requirements Thomas, 54th Passed Senate 48 to 0 3/06 Passed House 147 to 15 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 190 191 Medicaid; claims to recover cost of care from at fault third party; legal liability Thomas, 54th Senate Health and Human Services Committee 192 Adoptions; access to vital records; original birth certificates Thomas, 2nd Passed Senate 52 to 0 3/26 Passed House 167 to 2 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/2/2003 View Senate Bill 192 193 Teachers; contracts; procedures for terminating or suspending; hearing panel Moody, 27th Passed Senate 53 to 0 4/08 Passed House 160 to 7 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 193 194 Education; local boards; conflicts of interest; certain recreational programs; repeal Seay, 34th Senate Education Committee 195 Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; filing fees; real estate and personal property Hall, 22nd Senate Judiciary Committee 196 Fulton County; authorization to operate certain recreational programs; repeal Reed, 35th Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 197 Fulton County; recreational programs in cities contributing to cost; repeal Reed, 35th Passed Senate Local Consent Calendar 4/17 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 27 of 78 House Local Legislation Committee 198 Criminal Records; nation-wide background checks; child care and elder care providers including volunteers with youth activities Collins, 6th Passed Senate 52 to 0 4/07 House Public Safety Committee 199 Child Abuse Records; prohibited disclosure when criminal action is Collins, 6th Senate Children and Youth Committee 200 Children in protective services; conviction data relevant to adult contacts Collins, 6th Passed Senate 46 to 0 4/07 Passed House 166 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View Senate Bill 200 201 Child abuse records; DHR sharing information to Office of School Readiness Collins, 6th Passed Senate 45 to 0 4/07 Passed House 164 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View Senate Bill 201 202 Cartersville Building Authority Act; create Dean, 31st Passed Senate Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 202 203 Charter Schools Act; virtual charter schools; provide construction Price, 56th Passed Senate 45 to 2 4/07 House Education Committee 204 Atlanta Board of Education and independent school system; change provisions Reed, 35th Passed Senate Local Consent Calendar 4/17 Passed House Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 204 205 Illegal drug trafficking; anhydrous ammonia, methamphetamine, amphetamine; increase criminal penalty Stephens, 51st Passed Senate 55 to 0 3/24 Passed House 155 to 11 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/15/2003 View Senate Bill 205 206 Butts County Board of Elections and Registration; create Crotts, 17th Passed Senate Local Consent Calendar 4/09 Passed House Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 206 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 28 of 78 207 Timber harvesting operations; local regulatory authority Balfour, 9th Passed Senate 51 to 0 3/25 Passed House 155 to 3 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 207 208 Cobb County Superior Court; deputy clerk; compensation Clay, 37th Passed Senate 43 to 0 3/06 Passed House Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 209 209 DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections; provide for Henson, 41st Passed Senate Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House Local Consent Calendar 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 209 210 Students in home study programs; extracurricular programs in public schools; requirements Crotts, 17th Passed Senate 40 to 8 4/08 House Education Committee 211 Business corporations; mergers or share exchange; notice and contents; shareholders' rights Adelman, 42nd Passed Senate 43 to 0 4/08 Passed House 151 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 211 212 Employee's retirement; law enforcement personnel; enhanced benefits; age and service Mullis, 53rd Senate Retirement Committee 213 Fireworks, pyrotechnics; public displays; proximate audience; site permits, licensure Seabaugh, 28th Passed Senate 52 to 0 3/25 Passed House 159 to 4 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/28/2003 View Senate Bill 213 214 GBI Forensic Sciences Division; authority to disinter/reinter buried bodies; permits Mullis, 53rd Passed Senate 50 to 0 3/26 Passed House 165 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View Senate Bill 214 215 Peace Officers; training expenses; reimbursement by hiring agency Harp, 16th Passed Senate 44 to 0 4/07 Passed House 161 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 215 216 Charter Schools; funding; facilities fund; surplus property; bulk purchasing 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 29 of 78 Price, 56th Passed Senate 41 to 8 3/28 House Education Committee 217 Civil actions; class actions; comprehensive revisions Johnson, 1st Passed Senate 52 to 2 3/25 House Judiciary Committee 218 Emergency Management Employees; 911 operators or dispatchers; indemnification Mullis, 53rd Passed Senate 47 to 0 3/28 House Public Safety Committee 219 PSC; applications and proceedings; administrative fees Seabaugh, 28th Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 220 Cable television systems; customer service requirements; enforcement Seabaugh, 28th Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 221 State Road and Tollway Authority; limit use and disposition of toll revenues Price, 56th Passed Senate 48 to 4 3/25 Passed House 156 to 0 4/22 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 221 222 Cobb County; Commission on Children and Youth; re-create Thompson, 33rd Passed Senate Local Consent Calendar 3/25 Passed House Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View Senate Bill 222 223 Teachers of other professional employees; contracts; complete terms and conditions Lee, 29th Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/07 Passed House 159 to 1 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View Senate Bill 223 224 Powder Springs, City of; city council qualifications; residency requirement Thompson, 33rd Passed Senate Local Consent Calendar 4/17 Passed House Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 224 225 Civil Practice; Frivolous Litigation Prevention Act Thompson, 33rd Senate Judiciary Committee 226 Teachers Retirement; creditable service; certain independent school system service Tate, 38th 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 30 of 78 Senate Retirement Committee 227 Vehicular homicide in the second degree; change provisions Clay, 37th Senate Judiciary Committee 228 License plates; special for professional sports team foundations Lee, 29th Passed Senate 50 to 0 3/27 House Motor Vehicles Committee 229 Driver Licenses; court conviction reports; transmittal fees Lee, 29th Passed Senate 47 to 3 4/07 Passed House 152 to 9 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 229 230 Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority; limitation of powers Price, 56th Senate State & Local Governmental Operations Committee 231 Fulton County Library System; specify name; membership Price, 56th Passed Senate Local Consent Calendar 4/17 House Local Legislation Committee 232 Internet Child Pornography Prevention Act; violations by Internet service providers Shafer, 48th Senate Science and Technology Committee 233 Workers compensation; notices; employees medical treatment; disability; benefits Lamutt, 21st Passed Senate 48 to 3 3/27 Passed House 167 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View Senate Bill 233 234 Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; new judgeship; term beginning 1/1/04 Shafer, 48th Senate Judiciary Committee 235 Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; new judgeship; term beginning 7/1/04 Shafer, 48th Senate Judiciary Committee 236 Juvenile Proceedings; placement of child following termination order; additional placement options Stephens, 51st Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/08 Passed House 158 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/7/2003 View Senate Bill 236 237 Insurers; require publication of annual financial statement Thompson, 33rd Senate Insurance and Labor Committee 238 Insurance Commissioner; time period to approve rate filings, rating plans, underwriting rules 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 31 of 78 Thompson, 33rd Senate Insurance and Labor Committee 239 Senatorial districts; apportionment and qualifications; change composition Crotts, 17th Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/07 House Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee 240 Abortion; proper identification presented to physician; minor's parent or guardian Hudgens, 47th Senate Judiciary Committee 241 Family and Children Services; establish separate department and agency Thomas, 10th Senate Appropriations Committee 242 Children's Vision Improvement and Learning Readiness Act; eye exams for children entering first grade Butler, 55th Senate Health and Human Services Committee 243 Ga. Emergency Operations Plan; unified incident command system; training emergency response personnel Smith, 52nd Passed Senate 46 to 0 4/07 House Public Safety Committee 244 HOPE Scholarships; part-time students; residency; change private colleges grant amount Clay, 37th Passed Senate 50 to 1 4/08 Passed House 160 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 244 245 Cobb County; board of commissioners; chairperson; compensation Clay, 37th Passed Senate Local Consent Calendar 4/09 Passed House Local Consent Calendar 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View Senate Bill 245 246 Water Reservoirs; locally funded; state must pay just compensation if take control or condemn Kemp, 46th Passed Senate 48 to 1 3/27 House Natural Resources and Environment Committee 247 Greenspace Trust Fund; taxpayer voluntary income tax contributions Kemp, 46th Passed Senate 51 to 1 3/27 Passed House 156 to 3 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 247 248 Student Achievement, Office of; create; comprehensive revisions regarding education accountability Brush, 24th Passed Senate 32 to 16 3/28 House Education Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 32 of 78 249 Student Achievement, Office of; powers, duties, and responsibilities; flexibility and accountability Brush, 24th Passed Senate 31 to 20 3/28 Passed House 164 to 5 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/20/2003 View Senate bill 249 250 Vehicle certificate of title applications; owners' legal name and driver's license number Bulloch, 11th Passed Senate 50 to 1 3/27 Passed House 132 to 31 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View Senate Bill 250 251 Warren County; board of education members; nonpartisan election Hudgens, 47th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 251 252 Hart County; board of education; members; compensation Hudgens, 47th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 252 253 Teachers Retirement; University System employees; optional plan Hudgens, 47th Senate Retirement Committee 254 Whistleblowers' Protection Act for Public School Employees; prohibit retaliatory action Kemp, 3rd Passed Senate 48 to 0 3/28 House Education Committee 255 University System Employees; doing business with state; exception Kemp, 48th Passed Senate 49 to 2 3/26 Passed House 141 to 18 4/14 Signed by Governor on 6/2/2003 View Senate Bill 255 256 Highways; use of emergency lanes; transit buses; metro Atlanta area Williams, 19th Passed Senate 51 to 0 3/27 Passed House 151 to 7 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 256 257 State Road and Tollway Authority; public-private initiative proposals Williams, 19th Passed Senate 48 to 0 7/07 Passed House 161 to 2 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 257 258 Elections; conversion to direct recording electronic (DRE) voting systems; absentee ballot oath; handicapped assistance; polling places Unterman, 45th 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 33 of 78 Passed Senate 49 to 0 3/27 Passed House 165 to 3 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/2/2003 View Senate Bill 258 259 DeKalb County; board of registration and elections Henson, 41st Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 260 Buford, City of; new charter Unterman, 45th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 3/28 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/14 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 260 261 Zoning Procedures; land adjacent military base, installation, or airport Harp, 16th Passed Senate 51 to 1 4/07 Passed House 160 to 8 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 261 262 Drivers' Licenses; applications; use of military identification card Harp, 16th Passed Senate 51 to 0 4/08 House Motor Vehicles Committee 263 Vital Records; birth certificate in legitimations, paternity, adoptions Thomas, 2nd Senate Special Judiciary Committee 264 Community Living Arrangements or Drug Abuse Treatment Facilities; licensure; violations Stokes, 43rd Passed Senate 48 to 0 4/08 Passed House 162 to 2 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/2/2003 View Senate Bill 264 265 Emergency Medical; automated external defibrillators; registration requirement Thomas, 10th Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/08 Passed House 141 to 24 4/25 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 265 266 College Students; vaccination against meningococcal meningitis Meyer von Bremen, 12th Passed Senate 50 to 0 4/08 House Higher Education Committee 267 Eminent Domain; condemnation; electric power plants, power lines Unterman, 45th Senate Regulated Industries & Utilities Committee 268 Public School Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologist; salaries; national certification Jackson, 50th Senate Appropriations Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 34 of 78 269 Jail Booking Fees; operates a jail and pretrial detention facility; imposition/collection in traffic court Tate, 38th Senate Judiciary Committee 270 Wrens, City of; mayor pro tem; provide for; vacancies Cheeks, 23rd Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 270 271 Transportation Department; peace officers as non-uniform investigators Lee, 29th Senate Transportation Committee 272 Telemarketing; solicitation to cellular telephone subscribers; no call list Seabaugh, 28th Passed Senate 48 to 0 4/07 Passed House 160 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/2/2003 View Senate Bill 272 273 Public-Private Infrastructure Act; facilitate development of projects; transportation, environmental and public facilities Moody, 27th Passed Senate 47 to 3 4/07 House Judiciary Committee 274 Revenue Bonds; issuance of obligations; change certain provision Seay, 34th Senate Finance Committee 275 Macon County; board of education; election of members; revise districts Hooks, 14th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 276 Macon County; board of commissioners; election of members; revise districts Hooks, 14th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 277 Ad Valorem Taxes; conservation use covenant; renewal period Kemp, 3rd Passed Senate 48 to 0 4/08 Passed House 163 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/2/2003 View Senate Bill 277 278 Telfair County; board of commissioners; reconstitute Williams, 19th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 3/28 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 278 279 License Plates; prestige/special; honoring Masons; donating revenue to charities Henson, 41st Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 35 of 78 280 Vehicle Liability Insurance; cancellation by active duty military personnel on foreign assignment Kemp, 3rd Passed Senate 50 to 0 4/08 House Motor Vehicles Committee 281 Children; prohibit the sale or offer of sale of a child by parent or guardian Kemp, 3rd Passed Senate 50 to 0 4/08 House Judiciary Committee 282 Health Insurance; state employees no longer covered by federal insurance plan Cheeks, 23rd Passed Senate 52 to 0 4/08 House Insurance Committee 283 License Plates; special; "Share the Road" message Adelman, 42nd Passed Senate 50 to 0 4/08 House Motor Vehicles Committee 284 Drug Trafficking Prevention Act; penalties Hamrick, 30th Senate Judiciary Committee 285 Death Investigations; persons receiving "compensated care"; notification Hamrick, 30th Senate Judiciary Committee 286 HOPE Scholarship tuition grants; eligible part-time students Hamrick, 30th Senate Higher Education Committee 287 HOPE Scholarship Tuition Grants; change residency requirements Hamrick, 30th Senate Higher Education Committee 288 Jackson County; office of probate judge, chief magistrate; nonpartisan elections Hudgens, 47th Passed on Senate Consent Calendar 4/09 House Local Legislation Committee 289 Franklin County; office of probate judge, chief magistrate; nonpartisan elections Hudgens, 47th Passed Senate Local Consent Calendar 4/09 Passed House Local Consent Calendar 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View Senate Bill 289 290 Franklin County; county attorney provisions; commission meetings Hudgens, 47th Passed Senate Local Consent Calendar 4/14 Passed House Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View Senate Bill 290 291 Property; historic grants funding; combat veterans' gravesites Hill, 4th 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 36 of 78 Passed Senate 52 to 0 4/08 Passed House 160 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/2/2003 View Senate Bill 291 292 Law Enforcement Agencies; emergency response; vehicular pursuit policies Seabaugh, 28th Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/08 Passed House 156 to 9 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 292 293 Protection of the Victims of Domestic Violence Act; change the duration of temporary protective orders Hamrick, 30th Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/08 House Judiciary Committee 294 Public School Systems; purchasing contracts and bid price regulations; electronic means Seabaugh, 28th Passed Senate 45 to 0 4/08 House Education Committee 295 Newton County; board of commissioners; reconstitute districts Crotts, 17th Passed Senate Local Consent Calendar 4/09 Passed House Local Consent Calendar 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 295 296 County Jails; full-time dispatcher as full-time jailer under certain conditions Meyer von Bremen, 12th Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 297 Offense of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer; penalties Seabaugh, 28th Senate Judiciary Committee 298 Divorce; grounds; extend time frame; effect of legal separation on children; statistics Seabaugh, 28th Senate Judiciary Committee 299 Motor Vehicle; certificate of title; fraudulent acts; penalties Hamrick, 30th Senate Judiciary Committee 300 Alcoholic Beverages; Sunday package sales Squires, 5th Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee 301 License Plates; special; parents of persons with disabilities Levetan, 40th Passed Senate 51 to 0 4/08 Withdrawn and recommitted to House Motor Vehicles Committee 302 Handicapped Parking; enforcement; change provisions Levetan, 40th Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 37 of 78 303 Wages Paid by State Contractors or Subcontractors; living wage requirement Fort, 39th Senate Insurance and Labor Committee 304 Prescription Drugs; Georgia Rx Plan for Seniors Act Fort, 39th Senate Health and Human Services Committee 305 Employees Retirement; creditable service; prior temporary full-time employees Squires, 5th Senate Retirement Committee 306 Courts Technology Board and Council; successor to Georgia Courts Automation Commission Lee, 29th Senate Science and Technology Committee 307 Transportation Department; employment of investigators Lee, 29th Senate Transportation Committee 308 Cartersville-Bartow County; Joint Regional Development Authority; tax exemption Dean, 31st Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 308 309 Street Gangs; graffiti; violent acts; weapons possession; prohibitions Jackson, 50th Senate Judiciary Committee 310 Nuisance Abatement; graffiti visible from adjoining public or private property Squires, 5th Senate Judiciary Committee 311 Criminal Trespass and Damage to Property; crime of possession of tools Squires, 5th Senate Special Judiciary Committee 312 Graffiti; criminal damage to property; programs for compensating owners; innocent victims Squires, 5th Passed Senate 46 to 0 4/08 House Special Judiciary Committee 313 Graffiti; compensation to property owners; use of inmate labor to remove graffiti from private property Squires, 5th Passed Senate 44 to 0 4/08 House Special Judiciary Committee 314 Patient's Right Under managed Health Care Plans; medically necessary and appropriate care; define terms Squires, 5th Senate Health and Human Services Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 38 of 78 315 Medicaid; managed health care; medically necessary health care pilot program Price, 56th Senate Health and Human Services Committee 316 Landlord and Tenant; dispossessory proceedings; abandoned tenant property; time period Hall, 22nd Senate Judiciary Committee 317 Deer hunting; closed and open seasons; bag limits and antler restrictions Bulloch, 11th Passed Senate 49 to 2 4/08 House Game, Fish, and Parks Committee 318 Assistant District Attorneys; retirement; prior service credit Seabaugh, 28th Senate Retirement Committee 319 Administrative Law Judge; contested cases; submission of testimony Lee, 29th Senate Judiciary Committee 320 Troup County Public Facilities Authority; create Lee, 29th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/09 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/14/2003 View Senate Bill 320 321 Meriwether County; probate judge; non-partisan elections Lee, 29th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/09 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View Senate Bill 321 322 Troup County; board of commissioners; reconstitute Lee, 29th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/09 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 322 323 Troup County; probate judge; non-partisan elections Lee, 29th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/09 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 323 324 Property Involved with Illegal Drug Activities; enhanced penalties Jackson, 50th Senate Special Judiciary Committee 325 Railroad Companies; shall not operate remote controlled locomotives Harp, 16th Senate Transportation Committee 326 Child Custody; right of children; selection of custodial parent; certain ages 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 39 of 78 Hamrick, 30th Senate Judiciary Committee 327 Temple, City of; mayor and council members; election and terms Hamrick, 30th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/09 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/14/2003 View Senate Bill 327 328 Deer Hunting; unlawful hunt within certain vicinity of feeds; certain counties Bulloch, 11th Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 329 Health Care Services; Spending Account and Consumer Driven Health Plan Advancement Act Seabaugh, 28th Passed Senate 50 to 0 4/08 Passed House 167 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 329 330 BROC; Budget Responsibility Oversight Committee; members; appointment and time of service Price, 56th Senate Rules Committee 331 Powder Springs Downtown Development Authority; limit powers to levy taxes on residential property Thompson, 33rd Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/17 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 331 332 Hart County; probate judge; chief magistrate; non-partisan elections Hudgens, 47th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/09 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View Senate Bill 332 333 Vaccination Program for Emergency Responders Exposed to Infectious Diseases; contingent upon bio-terrorism funding Thomas, 54th Passed Senate 43 to 0 4/08 Withdrawn and recommitted to House Health and Human Services Committee 334 Highways; billboards; repeal tree trimming permits; change provisions to Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Council Thompson, 33rd Senate Transportation Committee 335 Civil Actions; attorney's fees/expenses of litigation; awarded to prevailing party; clarify unjustified claims or positions Lee, 29th Senate Judiciary Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 40 of 78 336 Tort Immunity; federal smallpox vaccination program; hospitals; health care providers Thomas, 54th Passed Senate 53 to 2 4/08 House Judiciary Committee 337 Civil Actions; habeas corpus procedures; statute of limitations; filing petitions; jurisdiction Hamrick, 30th Senate Judiciary Committee 338 Ethics; distribution of campaign contributions; ordinary and necessary expenses Hill, 4th Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/08 House Judiciary Committee 339 Family Violence Fatalities; provide review panels and local committees; confidential meetings and records Henson, 41st Senate Judiciary Committee 340 Voting; direct recorded electronic voting systems; provide voter printed record of the vote cast Thomas, 10th Senate Ethics Committee 341 Electrical Sign Contracting; licensure of contractors Hamrick, 30th Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 342 Local Governmental or Boards of Education; contracts; bid opportunity; advertisements; Georgia Procurement Registry Unterman, 45th Passed Senate 44 to 8 4/08 House Judiciary Committee 343 White County Board of Education; reconstitute districts Jackson, 50th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/09 House Local Legislation Committee 344 State Employees; consumer driven health plan option (CDHP) Zamarripa, 36th Passed Senate 46 to 0 4/08 House Insurance Committee 345 State Fire Marshal and Staff; investigatory powers; arrests; search warrants Mullis, 53rd Passed Senate 43 to 4 - 4/08 Passed House 163 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View Senate Bill 345 346 Teen Dating Violence; prevention education program Collins, 6th Passed Senate 48 to 0 4/08 Passed House 162 to 0 4/25 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 41 of 78 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 346 347 Homestead Property; levy; sale; reciprocal exemption; resident judgment debtor; creditor resident in another state Meyer von Bremen, 12th Passed Senate 48 to 4 4/08 House Judiciary Committee 348 Tire Scrap Disposal and Storage; county/municipality enforce ordinance Butler, 55th Passed Senate 39 to 9 4/08 House Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 349 Identity Fraud; violations; law enforcement investigations; consumer victims damages Lee, 29th Senate Rules Committee 350 Health Care Claims Filed Electronically; expedited processing; timely payment Lamutt, 21st Senate Insurance and Labor Committee 351 Public Records; exempt disclosure of home street address; certain telephone numbers Lamutt, 21st Senate Judiciary Committee 352 Alcoholic Beverages; defective products exchange or return; product samples Mullis, 53rd Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee 353 Austell; City of; facilities authority; create Thompson, 33rd Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/19 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 353 354 Teachers; pay level for doctorate degree in any field Unterman, 45th Senate Education Committee 355 Medical Liability Insurance; affordability problems; Medical Malpractice Market Stability Act Jackson, 50th Senate Insurance and Labor Committee 356 Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Carbon Sequestration Registry Act Meyer von Bremen, 12th Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 357 Motor Vehicles; used parts dealers' registration; redefine rebuilder Hudgens, 47th Passed Senate 50 to 4 4/08 Withdrawn and recommitted to House Motor Vehicles Committee 358 Medical Malpractice Insurance Premium Reform Act Brown, 26th 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 42 of 78 Senate Insurance and Labor Committee 359 Electric Utilities; eminent domain proceedings; Transmission Facility Siting Act; Electric Utility Infrastructure Planning Study Committee Clay, 37th Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 360 Clayton County board of elections and registration; create Starr, 44th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/09 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 360 361 Regulatory Reform Act Tolleson, 18th Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 362 Lowndes County; board of commissioners; powers and duties Golden, 8th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 362 363 Thomas County; probate court judge; non-partisan nomination/election Bulloch, 11th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 363 364 Colquitt County; probate court judge; non-partisan nomination/election Bulloch, 11th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/14/2003 View Senate Bill 364 365 Local Governmental; Internet request for proposals; notice of pre-bid conference; contract/bid requirements Clay, 37th Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 366 Sugar Hill, City of; new charter Shafer, 48th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/14/2003 View Senate Bill 366 367 Sewage on-Site Management Systems; DHR authorization; state-wide regulations; reduced trench length Meyer von Bremen, 12th Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 368 Grady County; probate court judge; non-partisan election Bulloch, 11th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 368 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 43 of 78 369 Macon County; board of elections and registration, create Hooks, 14th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/11 House Local Legislation Committee 370 Wayne County; probate judge; chief magistrate; time of non-partisan elections Kemp, 3rd Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/14 House Local Legislation Committee 371 Long County; probate judge; time of non-partisan elections Kemp, 3rd Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/14 House Local Legislation Committee 372 McIntosh County; board of education; provide new districts Kemp, 3rd Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/09 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/14/2003 View Senate Bill 372 373 Madison County; probate judge; chief magistrate; non-partisan elections Hudgens, 47th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View Senate Bill 373 374 Clayton County; board of education, vacancies Seay, 34th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/14 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 4/30/2003 View Senate Bill 374 375 Norcross, City of; change corporate limits Squires, 5th Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 376 Health Access Improvement Act; advanced practice registered nurse; regulations Balfour, 9th Senate Health and Human Services Committee 377 Duluth, City of; new charter Shafer, 48th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/11 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 377 378 Gray, City of; change corporate limits Smith, 25th Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 379 Dougherty County; change description of commission districts Hooks, 14th Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 380 Dougherty County; change description of education districts Hooks, 14th 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 44 of 78 Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 381 Baker/Mitchell County; consolidated high school; expiration of contract Meyer von Bremen, 12th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/17 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 381 382 Mitchell County; probate court judge; non-partisan nomination/election Bulloch, 11th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/17 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View Senate Bill 382 383 Meriwether County; board of elections and registration; create Lee, 29th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/17 Passed House on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View Senate Bill 383 384 MARTA; board of director; selected voting member of metro regional development center Henson, 41st Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 385 Cobb County; Gateway Regional Information Center, Inc.; create Clay, 37th Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 386 DeKalb County; school taxes collected by tax commissioner; reimbursement Thomas, 10th Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 387 Richmond County; probate judge; non-partisan elections Hall, 22nd Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 House Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee 388 Haralson, City of; provide new charter Lee, 29th Passed Senate on Local Consent Calendar 4/25 House Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee 389 Cook County; board of commissioners; transition terms of office Blitch, 7th Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 45 of 78 House Bill 25 26 32 43 Results of House Bills Awaiting Governor's Signature Teachers and Other Personnel; certain forfeited leave; restoration Broome, 141st Post 2 Passed House 162 to 1 2/26 Passed Senate 48 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 25 Archeological and Other Submerged Sites; prohibition against disturbing; exemption Broome, 141st Post 2 Passed House 136 to 1 4/08 Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/22 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 26 Estates; missing domiciliary; certain perilous exposure; death determination Willard, 40th Passed House 165 to 0 3/05 Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View House Bill 32 Sales Tax; exempt certain organizations; archeological preservation Channell, 77th Passed House 125 to 2 4/07 Passed Senate 50 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/04/2003 View House Bill 43 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 46 of 78 53 Anatomical Gifts; advisory board; add organ recipient Childers, 13th Post 1 Passed House 166 to 2 2/18 Passed Senate 48 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/2/2003 View House Bill 53 54 Eye Band Operators; amend provisions Childers, 13th Post 1 Passed House 160 to 2 2/14 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/10 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View House Bill 54 56 Renal Dialysis Advisory Council; kidney patients recommend one member Childers, 13th Post 1 Passed House 163 to 4 2/17 Passed Senate 47 to 1 4/17 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 56 90 State Bar Applicants; submit fingerprints to FBI for check Boggs, 145th Passed House 170 to 0 3/24 Passed Senate 38 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View House Bill 90 93 Occupation Taxes; redefine gross receipts; exclude certain sales Buck, 112th Passed House 161 to 0 3/04 Passed Senate 37 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 93 95 College Athletic Recruitment Rules; certain violations; cause of action provisions Sims, 130th Passed House 144 to 7 3/28 Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 95 103 Retirement and Pensions Code; correction Walker, 115th Passed House 167 to 0 1/30 Passed Senate 53 to 0 2/14 Signed by Governor on 5/14/2003 View House Bill 103 104 Code of Georgia; corrections Walker, 115th Passed House 165 to 0 1/30 Passed Senate 51 to 0 2/14 Signed by Governor on 5/14/2003 View House Bill 104 105 Elections Code; correction Walker, 115th Passed House 167 to 0 1/30 Passed Senate 46 to 0 2/14 Signed by Governor on 5/14/2003 View House Bill 105 108 Fraud; failure to pay for Christmas trees and horticultural Ray, 108th Passed House 166 to 0 2/11 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 47 of 78 Passed Senate 44 to 1 4/10 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View House Bill 108 121 Supplemental Appropriations; FY 2002-2003 Coleman, 118th Passed House 151 to 23 2/13 Passed Senate 33 to 21 3/05 Signed by Governor on 5/13/2003 View House Bill 121 122 General Appropriations; FY 2003-2004 Coleman, 118th Passed House 114 to 63 4/07 Passed Senate 33 to 22 4/11 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 122 134 Bingo; increase prize amounts Buck, 112th Passed House 149 to 15 2/27 Passed Senate 49 to 4 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View House Bill 134 140 Criminal Justice Agencies; limit certain data to Georgia Crime Information Center; certain warrants Buck, 112th Passed House 169 to 0 2/11 Passed Senate 44 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View House Bill 140 144 Inmate Labor; certain private property; victim compensation Marin, 66th Passed House 157 to 7 3/28 Passed Senate 51 to 2 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/27/2003 View House Bill 144 147 State Employee's Health Insurance; agricultural commodity commission employees Ray, 108th Passed House 173 to 0 3/26 Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/22 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 147 148 Sales Tax Exemption; liquid petroleum gas; horticultural Ray, 108th Passed House 163 to 1 4/07 Passed Senate 40 to 1 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View House Bill 148 157 Coastal Management; continuation of provisions Day, 126th Passed House 155 to 0 2/28 Passed Senate 47 to 2 4/09 Signed by Governor on 5/27/2003 View House Bill 157 164 Supreme Court; answer question of law from district court Campbell, 39th Passed House 163 to 0 3/28 Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/17 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 48 of 78 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View House Bill 164 166 Volunteer Firemen, Certain Injuries; disability compensation Ray, 108th Passed House 153 to 0 2/28 Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 166 173 Bulletproof Vest; unlawful during commission of certain offenses Hill, 81st Passed House 167 to 4 3/04 Passed Senate 51 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/27/2003 View House Bill 173 175 Smoking in Motor Vehicle with Child in Car Seat; define offense Smith, 13th Post 2 Passed House 109 to 52 4/08 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View House Bill 175 177 Real Estate Appraisers, Brokers, and Salespersons; amend provision Powell, 23rd Passed House 173 to 0 2/12 Passed Senate 43 to 0 4/10 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View House Bill 177 182 Uniform Rules of the Road; improve enforcement; amend provisions Benfield, 56th Post 1 Passed House 163 to 0 4/07 Passed Senate 51 to 1 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 182 189 Sales Tax; certain carpet samples; fair market value Buck, 112th Passed House 166 to 0 2/17 Passed Senate 39 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View House Bill 189 191 Motor Vehicles; registration and insurance provisions; amend Lord, 103rd Passed House 167 to 0 4/07 Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/28/2003 View House Bill 191 194 Uniform Athlete Agents Act; enact Powell, 23rd Passed House 155 to 8 2/27 Passed Senate 50 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 194 196 Marijuana; trafficking prosecution; reduce quantity Hill, 81st Passed House 155 to 8 2/27 Passed Senate 50 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/27/2003 View House Bill 196 213 Payment Card Transactions; print receipt; restrict information Moraitakis, 42nd Post 4 Passed House 149 to 0 4/07 Passed Senate 51 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View House Bill 213 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 49 of 78 215 Insurance; credit and credit scoring; provisions Golick, 34th Post 3 Passed House 166 to 4- 3/24 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View House Bill 215 225 World Congress Center Overview Committee; additional members Coleman, 118th Passed House 155 to 11 2/14 Passed Senate 29 to 24 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View House Bill 225 226 County and State Ordinances; violation; increase penalty Randall, 107th Passed House 149 to 17 4/07 Passed Senate 43 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 226 236 RICO Act; redefine racketeering activity; include insurance fraud Golick, 34th Post 3 Passed House 161 to 7 3/25 Passed Senate 52 to 0 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View House Bill 236 246 Public Records Inspection; written requests; certain information redacted Birdsong, 104th Passed House 161 to 0 4/07 Passed Senate 46 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 246 255 Superior Court Fees; interpreters; temporary protective order hearings Hill, 81st Passed House 155 to 7 3/28 Passed Senate 43 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/27/2003 View House Bill 255 261 Controlled Substances and Prescription Drugs; amend provisions; prohibit certain opoid treatment Parham, 94th Passed House 150 to 0 4/07 Passed Senate 50 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View House Bill 261 266 Public School Employees Retirement; increase benefit Cummings, 19th Passed House 175 to 0 2/12 Passed Senate 50 to 0 4/09 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 266 268 Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; increase dues Cummings, 19th Passed House 172 to 1 2/12 Passed Senate 45 to 3 4/09 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 268 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 50 of 78 270 Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement; certain application; date benefits begin Cummings, 19th Passed House 175 to 0 2 /12 Passed Senate 45 to 2 4/09 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 270 285 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation; amend provisions; Stakeholder Advisory Board Stokes, 72nd Passed House 166 to 3 3/04 Passed Senate 44 to 3 4/10 Signed by Governor on 5/27/2003 View House Bill 285 289 Former State Employees; return to service; forfeited sick leave restored Smith, 110th Passed House 144 to 7 3/06 Passed Senate 42 to 1 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 289 290 Ad Valorem Tax; certain use assessment; riverside or streamside land Rogers, 20th Passed House 144 to 2 3/27 Passed Senate 39 to 1 4/25 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 290 291 Administrative Services, Department of; certain bidding procedure; delete repealer Ashe, 42nd, post 2 Passed House 166 to 0 4/07 Passed Senate 44 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 291 293 Honeybees; inspection and registration of colonies; change Purcell, 122nd Passed House 152 to 0 3/05 Passed Senate 52 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 293 301 Judicial Sales Later Rescinded; limitation of damage Crawford, 91st Passed House 146 to 0 4/08 Passed Senate 44 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 301 303 State Defense Force; authority to use certain state property Birdsong, 104th Passed House 168 to 0 2/27 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 303 304 Water Well Contractors; licensing; amend provisions Purcell, 122nd Passed House 166 to 0 4/07 Passed Senate 50 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 304 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 51 of 78 307 Structural Pest Control; insurance requirements Ray, 108th Passed House 170 to 0 2/26 Passed Senate 48 to 0 4/10 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 307 309 Joint Development Authorities; county of this state and contiguous county of adjoining state Twiggs, 8th Passed House 166 to 0 4/08 Passed Senate 54 to 0 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View House Bill 309 314 Greenspace Trust Fund; interest; provisions for expenditure Mosley, 129th Post 1 Passed House 133 to 31 3/03 Passed Senate 42 to 11 4/14 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 314 318 Adult Day Center Licensure Act; enact McClinton, 59th Post 1 Passed House 163 to 10 4/08 Passed Senate 43 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/28/2003 View House Bill 318 319 Driver's Licenses; social security number of certification of non-eligibility Powell, 23rd Passed House 166 to 4 4/07 Passed Senate 47 to 2 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 319 321 Subdivisions Accessing State Highway System; Department of Transportation approval Floyd, 132nd Passed House 99 to 60 4/07 Passed Senate 45 to 1 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 321 327 Conditioned Air Equipment and Plumbing; redefine; include certain natural gas piping systems Powell, 23rd Passed House 161 to 4 3/03 Passed Senate 52 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 327 339 Probation System; confidential records; commissioner may declassify Greene, 134th Passed House 161 to 10 3/25 Passed Senate 41 to 1 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 339 347 Veterinary Practice; extensively revise provisions Purcell, 122nd Passed House 150 to 7 2/28 Passed Senate 46 to 0 3/28 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 347 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 52 of 78 352 Licensing Boards; complaints against licensee; certain notification Harbin, 80th Passed House 168 to 0 3/25 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 352 367 Oral Trust of Personal Property; provisions Keen, 146th Passed House 160 to 0 4/08 Passed Senate 44 to 1 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 367 372 County and Municipal Hospital Authorities; certain financial aid; critical personnel shortages Dodson, 84th Post 1 Passed House 169 to 1 3/27 Passed Senate 46 to 3 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 372 380 Flag; nonbinding state-wide referendum Richardson, 26th Passed House 111 to 67 4/08 Passed Senate 36 to 20 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/8/2003 View House Bill 380 383 Taxable Net Income; exclude certain military pay Birdsong, 104th Passed House 175 to 0 3/25 Passed Senate 52 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 383 385 Debtor or Creditor; debt adjustment; amend provisions Ashe, 42nd Post 2 Passed House 168 to 2 3/26 Passed Senate 41 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View House Bill 385 397 Firearms; certain unauthorized possession; affirmative defense Barnes, 84th Post 2 Passed House 162 to 1 2/17 Passed Senate 46 to 1 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 397 413 Storm Water Wetlands; conservation use of property; preferential assessment; ad valorem tax Burkhalter, 36th Passed House 161 to 0 4/08 Passed Senate 53 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/28/2003 View House Bill 413 414 Pretrial Motions; time limit for filing Jenkins, 93rd Passed House 163 to 2 4/08 Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/17 Signed by the Governor on 5/14/2003 View House Bill 414 424 State Employees; payroll deduction; Georgia high education s savings plan Porter, 119th 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 53 of 78 Passed House 160 to 0 3/4 Passed Senate 46 to 0 4/22 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 424 444 Lake Oconee; prohibit certain boats Channell, 77th Passed House 154 to 6 3/27 Passed Senate 52 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 444 447 Driver's Licenses for Minors; amend provisions; driver training schools Powell, 23rd Passed House 170 to 0 3/25 Passed Senate 52 to 1 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 447 455 Limousine Carriers; annual inspection reports Powell, 23rd Passed House 155 to 0 3/06 Passed Senate 47 to 2 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 455 456 Distance Learning and Telemedicine; use of funds in Universal Service Fund; enterprise information technology needs Buck, 112th Passed House 163 to 1 3/03 Passed Senate 45 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View House Bill 456 457 Motor Vehicles; reduce speed when passing certain stationary vehicles Buck, 112th Passed House 143 to 23 3/04 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 457 461 Georgia Military Pension Fund; certain active duty not a break in service Purcell, 122nd Passed House 162 to 0 3/04 Passed Senate 52 to 0 4/14 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 461 462 Sexual Exploitation of Children; computer pornography; obscene Internet contact with child Boggs, 145th Passed House 3/27 Passed Senate 51 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/2/2003 View House Bill 462 463 Sex Offenders Registry; amend provisions Boggs, 145th Passed House 155 to 0 3/06 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/28/2003 View House Bill 463 468 Income Tax; estimated tax; underpayment amount Jamieson, 22nd 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 54 of 78 Passed House 169 to 0 3/27 Passed Senate 53 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 468 469 Income Tax; claim for refund; filing date Jamieson, 22nd Passed House 168 to 1 3/27 Passed Senate 51 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 469 470 Juvenile Courts; jurisdiction; everyone under age of 18 years Benfield, 56th, post 1 Passed House 150 to 1 3/06 Passed Senate 46 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 470 479 Child Fatality; review committee; powers of panel Fleming, 79th Passed House 149 to 6 3/27 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View House Bill 479 497 East Central Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority; create Porter, 119th Passed House 129 to 14 4/7 Passed Senate 42 to 0 4/25 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 497 503 Tollways; causeway to barrier islands; exemption for certain residents Keen, 146th Passed House 160 to 0 3/28 Passed Senate 49 to 2 4/14 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 503 504 Motor Fuel Tax; prepaid tax Royal, 146th Passed House 173 to 0 3/26 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View House Bill 504 506 Manufactured Homes/Mobile Homes; certificate of permanent location Lunsford, 85th Passed House 145 to 1 3/27 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 506 509 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation; land disturbing activities; comprehensive ordinance Jones, 38th Passed House 164 to 2 3/28 Passed Senate 45 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View House Bill 509 517 Retail Installment Contracts and Revolving Accounts; fees Porter, 119th Passed House 167 to 1 3/26 Passed Senate 42 to 0 4/25 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 55 of 78 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 517 519 Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority; allocation of certain funds Rogers, 20th Passed House 154 to 0 4/7 Passed Senate 33 to 12 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/22/2003 View House Bill 519 521 Colleges; menigococcal meningitis Porter, 119th Passed House 154 to 1 3/28 Passed Senate 46 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/28/2003 View House Bill 521 526 Nursing Home Provider Fee Act; enact Channell, 77th Passed House 166 to 3 3/27 Passed Senate 48 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 526 527 Ad Valorem Tax Exemption; farm equipment in inventory for resale Sims, 130th Passed House 173 to 0 3/27 Passed Senate 35 to 2 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/22/2003 View House Bill 527 531 Ad Valorem Tax; preferential assessment; environmentally contaminated property Royal, 140th Passed House 168 to 1 4/08 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/14/2003 View House Bill 531 537 Housing Tax Credits; qualified projects; credit amounts Royal, 140th Passed House 167 to 0 3/28 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 537 544 Income Tax; certain monthly returns; increase threshold Jamieson, 22nd Passed House 166 to 0 3/24 Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/14 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 544 550 State Purchasing; benefits based funding projects; certain O'Neal, 117th Passed House 172 to 0 3/24 Passed Senate 50 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 550 551 Student Finance Commission and Authority; amend provisions O'Neal, 117th Passed House 150 to 20 3/24 Passed Senate 151 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/14/2003 View House Bill 551 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 56 of 78 556 Revenue Commissioner; powers and duties Royal, 140th Passed House 153 to 4 3/28 Passed Senate 52 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 556 561 Local Governmentals; grant certification; audits Henson, 55th Passed House 161 to 0 3/27 Passed Senate 45 to 1 4/25 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 561 579 Water Resources; farm uses; water-measuring device McCall, 78th Passed House 157 to 0 3/28 Passed Senate 51 to 1 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 579 581 Motor Vehicles Franchises; enforcement by Department of Motor Vehicle Safety Powell, 23rd Passed House 167 to 0 4/07 Passed Senate 46 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 581 590 Teachers Transferring from Other States; exempt from certain exams Green-Johnson, 60th Post 3 Passed House 161 to 2 4/08 Passed Senate 54 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/30/2003 View House Bill 590 596 Oconee River Greenway Authority; amend provisions Parham, 94th Passed House 139 to 0 3/26 Passed Senate 51 to 0 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 596 598 Insurance Fraud; sales of coverage for unauthorized insurer Harbin, 80th Passed House 160 to 0 4/08 Passed Senate 50 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 598 619 Accident and Sickness Insurance; franchise group plan; provisions Harbin, 80th Passed House 161 to 1 4/07 Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/17 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 619 621 State Financing and Investment Commission and Environmental Facilities Authority; amend Buck, 112th Passed House 170 to 0 3/27 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/29/2003 View House Bill 621 638 State Benefits Plans; include employees of critical access hospitals Channell, 77th 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 57 of 78 Passed House 169 to 0 3/25 Passed Senate 42 to 1 4/25 Vetoed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 638 680 Check Cashing Businesses; licensure; change certain exemption Epps, 90th Passed House 151 to 1 3/28 Passed Senate 39 to 5 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 680 688 Vehicle Protection Production Act; enact Powell, 23rd Passed House 168 to 1 4/17 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 688 719 Hybrid Vehicles; authorization to use designated travel lanes Jenkins, 93rd Passed House 168 to 0 4/07 Passed Senate 39 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 719 721 Health Insurance Identification Cards; prohibit showing social security number Jenkins, 93rd Passed House 172 to 0 3/27 Passed Senate 47 to 0 4/22 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 721 722 Domestic Relations; temporary protective orders; duration Jenkins, 93rd Passed House 167 to 0 4/07 Passed Senate 48 to 1 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 722 726 Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; redefine land surveying Powell, 23rd Passed House 165 to 3 4/08 Passed Senate 36 to 15 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 726 735 Supplemental Appropriation; Department of Labor Smith, 13th Post 2 Passed House 164 to 0 4/08 Passed Senate 49 to 0 4/25 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 735 748 Enterprise Zones; additional qualifying businesses and services Buck, 112th Passed House 164 to 0 4/07 Passed Senate 34 to 19 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 748 757 Eggs; labeling information; expiration dates Smith, 129th Post 2 Passed House 133 to 0 4/08 Passed Senate 43 to 3 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/22/2003 View House Bill 757 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 58 of 78 770 Indigent Defense Act; enact; circuit public defenders Coleman, 118th Passed House 130 to 42 4/07 Passed Senate 51 to 0 4/14 Signed by Governor on 5/22/2003 View House Bill 770 792 Civil Practice; class actions; comprehensive revision of provisions Porter, 119th Passed House 170 to 0 4/07 Passed Senate 44 to 1 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 792 798 Vidalia Onion Act; amend provisions Morris, 120th Passed House 170 to 0 4/07 Passed Senate 52 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 5/31/2003 View House Bill 798 815 Hunting and Fishing; amend license provisions Lane, 101st Passed House 118 to 54 4/07 Passed Senate 44 to 4 4/22 Signed by Governor on 6/3/2003 View House Bill 815 893 Tobacco Product Manufacturers; certification; prohibit sale of certain cigarettes Lane, 101st Passed House 159 to 7 4/08 Passed Senate 48 to 0 4/17 Signed by Governor on 6/4/2003 View House Bill 893 House Local Legislation Signed/Vetoed by Governor 42 334 445* 44 335 446 46 343 448 60 344 451 167 370 471 245 375 488 248 386 500 265 391 501 279 396 505 288 402 512 312 403 523 317 416 584 323 419 587 333 443 588 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 59 of 78 589 592 600 602 623 637 646 649 650 652 657 659 660 663 665 668 673* 674 682 684 690 691 692 693 694 695 698 699 702 704 707 710 713 728 730 734 750 754 756 759 764 765 768 779 780 781 782 783 784 785 786 787 789 790 795 796 800 801 802 803 804 805 825 826 830 831 832 835 836 837 839 840 841 842 847 848 849 850 853 854 856 857 861 862 871 874 876 880 888 890 896 904 907 910 912 913 915 920 921 922 924 925 926 927 936 938 939 940 942 944 945 946 947 948 952 956 958 959 967 970 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 60 of 78 971 973 974 979 982 983 988 991 996 997 998 1000 1004 * Denotes veto Georgia State Senate First Readers (Tuesday, April 8th through Friday, April 25th) Senate Bills: 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 Sen. Kemp (3rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 372 McIntosh County; board of education; provide new districts Sen. Kemp (3rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 373 Madison County; probate judge, chief magistrate; nonpartisan elections Sen. Hudgens (47th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 374 Clayton County; board of education; vacancies Sens. Seay (34th) and Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 375 Norcross, City of; change corporate limits Sen. Squires (5th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 376 Health Access improvement Act; Advanced practice registered nurse; regulations Sens. Balfour (9th) and Thomas (10th) Health and Human Services Committee SB 377 Duluth, City of; new charter Sen. Shafer (48th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 378 Gray, City of; change corporate limits Sen. Smith (25th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 379 Dougherty County; change description of commission districts Sens. Hooks (14th), Meyer von Bremen (12th), and Bowen (13th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 380 Dougherty County; change description of education districts Sens. Hooks (14th), Meyer von Bremen (12th), and Bowen (13th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 381 Baker/Mitchell County consolidated high school; expiration of contract Sen. Meyer von Bremen (12th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 382 Mitchell County; Probate Court Judge; nonpartisan nomination/election Sen. Bulloch (11th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 383 Meriwether County; board of elections and registration; create Sens. Lee (29th), Harp (16th), and Hooks (14th) 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 61 of 78 State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 384 center SB 385 MARTA; board of director; selected voting member of metro regional development Sen. Henson (41st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Cobb County; Gateway Regional Information Center, Inc.; create Sen. Clay (37th) and Thompson (33rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 386 DeKalb County; school taxes collected by tax commissioner; reimbursement Sens. Thomas (10th), Butler (55th), and Stokes (43rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 387 Richmond County; probate judge; nonpartisan elections Sens. Hall (22nd) and Cheeks (23rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee SB 388 Haralson, City of; provide new charter Sens. Lee (29th) and Seabaugh (28th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Senate Resolutions: SR 413 Augusta National Golf Club; membership; expressing opposition to gender discrimination Sen. Fort (39th) Rules Committee SR 416 Hospital Indigent Care Funding Study Committee; create Sens. Levetan (40th), Tate (38th), Stokes (43rd), Reed (35th), Unterman (45th), and Thomas (54th) Rules Committee Read on 4/11/03 House Bills: HB 26 Archeological and other submerged sites; prohibition against disturbing; exemption Reps. Broome (141st, Post 2), Sholar (141st, Post 1), Morris (120th), Barnard (121st, Post 1), Black (144th), and Scott (138th) Natural Resources and the Environment Committee HB 43 Sales tax; exempt certain organizations; archeological preservation Rep. Channell (77th) Finance Committee HB 88 Tax executions; prohibit sales Rep. Dean (59th) Finance Committee HB 114 Election superintendent; office to remain open until ballots are counted Reps. Williams (128th), Bordeaux (125th), Skipper (116th), Mosley (129th, Post 1), and James (114th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee (General) HB 148 Sales tax exemption; liquid petroleum gas; horticultural Reps. Ray (108th), Royal (140th), Black (144th), and James (114th) Finance Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 62 of 78 HB 175 HB 182 HB 191 Smoking in motor vehicle with child in car seat; define offense Reps. Smith (13th, Post 2), Smith (87th), Smith (110th), and Smith (76th) Judiciary Committee Uniform rules of the road; improve enforcement; amend provisions Reps. Benfield (56th, Post 1), and Drenner (57th) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Motor Vehicles; registration and insurance provisions; amend Rep. Lord (103rd) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee HB 213 HB 226 HB 246 HB 261 HB 291 HB 301 HB 304 HB 309 state HB 316 HB 318 Payment card 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 Gardner (42nd, Post 3) Judiciary Committee County and state ordinances; violation; increase penalty 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 Controlled substances and prescription drugs; amend provisions; prohibit certain opioid treatment Reps. Parham (94th), Stephens (123rd), Parrish (102nd), Twiggs (8th), and Graves (106th) Judiciary Committee Administrative Services; Department of; certain bidding procedure; delete repealer Rep. Ashe (42nd, Post 2) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee (General) Judicial sales later rescinded; limitation of damages Rep. Crawford (91st) Judiciary Committee Water well contactors; licensing; amend provisions Reps. Purcell (122nd), Greene (134th), Powell (23rd), Crawford (91st), and Lord (103rd) Natural Resources and Environment Committee Joint development authorities; county of this state and contiguous county of adjoining Rep. Twiggs (8th) Interstate Cooperation Committee Persons supervising children; criminal background checks; National Crime Information Center Reps. Stoner (34th, Post 1), Teilhet (34th, Post 2), Ralston (6th), Hill (81st), and Coleman (118th) Children and Youth Committee Adult day Center Licensure Act; enact Reps. McClinton (59th, Post 1), Howard (98th), Ashe (42nd, Post 2), Mobley (58th), Sinkfield (50th), and Maddox (59th, Post 2) Health and Human Services Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 63 of 78 HB 319 HB 321 HB 324 HB 346 (57th) Drivers' licenses; social security number or 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 system; Department of Transportation approval Reps. Floyd (132nd) and Twiggs (8th) Transportation Committee International Affairs Coordinating Council; create Reps. McBee (74th), Buck (112th), Skipper (116th), Parrish (103rd), and Thompson (69th, Post 1) Interstate Cooperation Committee Sales tax; educational purposes; local boards; performance audit Reps. Millar (52nd), Royal (140th), Watson (60th, Post 2), Williams (4th), and Drenner Finance Committee HB 359 HB 367 HB 373 HB 380 HB 413 tax HB 414 HB 423 HB 427 HB 448 HB 493 Perpetrators of felonies; local Governmental rewards; remove limitation Rep. Ashe (42nd, Post 2) Judiciary Committee Oral trust of personal policy; provisions Reps. Keen (146th), Coleman (118th), Harbin (80th), and Scott (138th) Judiciary Committee Electric membership corporations; transmission line siting committee; provisions Rep. Twiggs (8th) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee Flag; nonbinding state-wide referendum Reps. Richardson (26th), O'Neal (117th), Massey (24th), and Westmoreland (86th) Rules Committee Storm water wetlands; conservation use property; preferential assessment; ad valorem Reps. Burkhalter (36th) and Graves (106th), Finance Committee Pretrial motions; time limit for filing Rep. Jenkins (93rd) Judiciary Committee Municipalities; lease property to certain nonprofit corporation 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), 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 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 64 of 78 HB 497 HB 519 HB 531 HB 581 HB 590 Reps. Drenner (57th), Dean (49th), Moraitakis (42nd, Post 4), Benfield (56th, Post 1), and Broome (141st, Post 2), Ashe (42nd, Post 2) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee East Central Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority; create Reps. Porter (119th), Birdsong (104th), Lucas (105th), Coleman (118th), Randall (107th), and Morris (120th) Transportation 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 Knox (14th, Post 1) Economic Development and Tourism Committee Ad valorem tax; preferential assessment; environmentally contaminated property Rep. Royal (140th) Finance 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 Teachers transferring from other states; exempt from certain exams Reps. Greene-Johnson (60th, Post 3), Williams (61st, Post 2), Watson (60th, Post 2), Stephenson (60th, Post 1), and Fludd (48th, Post 4) Education Committee HB 594 HB 598 HB 599 HB 614 HB 616 HB 619 HB 628 HB 645 State employees' health insurance; certain community service retirees Rep. Teper (42nd, Post 1) Health and Human Services Committee Insurance Fraud; sales coverage for unauthorized insurer Reps. Harbin (80th) and Keen (146th) Insurance and Labor Committee Appeals; post-conviction DNA testing; procedure Reps. Thompson (69th, Post 1), Dix (70th, Post 2), and Teilhet (34th, Post 2) Judiciary Committee Correctional institutions; housing certain inmates; reimbursement Rep. Greene (134th) Special Judiciary Committee Drivers' licenses; certain out-of-state applicants; on-the-road driving test not required Rep. Parham (94th) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Accident and sickness insurance; franchise group plan; provisions Reps. Harbin (80th), Maddox (59th, Post 2) Insurance and Labor Committee Occupational regulation legislative review; amend provisions Reps. Hugley (113th), Gardner (42nd, Post 3), Childers (13th, Post 1), Hill (81st), and Orrock (51st) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee Alcoholic beverages; redefine malt beverage 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 65 of 78 HB 663 HB 666 HB 688 HB 708 HB 709 (111th) HB 719 HB 722 HB 726 HB 728 HB 735 HB 748 HB 757 HB 759 Reps. Benfield (56th, Post 1), Ehrhart (28th), Graves (106th), Chambers (53rd), Moraitakis (42nd, Post 4), and Jordan (83rd) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee Braselton; town of; new charter Rep. Massey (24th), Mills (67th. Post 2), 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) Vehicle Protection Product Act; enact Reps. Powell (23rd), Parham (94th), Skipper (116th), and Westmoreland (86th) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Fraud, waste, abuse in state operations; whistle blower; prohibit retaliation Reps. Oliver (56th, Post 2), Smyre (111th), Orrock (51st), Porter (119th), Greene (134th), and Gardner (42nd, Post 3) Judiciary Committee Local sales taxes; limitation; certain exclusions Reps. Ashe (42nd. Post 2), Holmes (48th, Post 1), McClinton (59th, Post 1), and Smyre Finance 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 Thompson (69th, Post 1) Transportation Committee Domestic relations; temporary protective orders; duration Reps. Jenkins (93rd), Orrock (51st), Bordeaux (125th), Ashe (42nd, Post 2), Willard (40th), and Mobley (58th) Judiciary Committee Professional engineers and land surveyors; redefine land surveying Reps. Powell (23rd), Westmoreland (86th), Harbin (80th) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee Downtown Statesboro Development Authority District; boundaries Reps. Lane (101st), Barnard (121st, Post 1), Parris (102nd), DeLoach (127th), and Oliver (121st, Post 2) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Supplemental appropriation; Department of Labor Reps. Smith (13th, Post 2) and Maddox (59th, Post 2) Insurance and Labor Committee Enterprise zones; additional qualifying businesses and services Reps. Buck (112th), Smyre (111th), Buckner (109th), Royal (140th), Hugley (113th) Finance Committee Eggs; labeling information; expiration dates Reps. Smith (129th, Post 2), Mosley (129th, Post 1), and Barnes (84th, Post 2) Agriculture and Consumer Affairs 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 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 66 of 78 HB 770 HB 771 HB 772 HB 777 HB 780 HB 782 HB 783 HB 784 HB 785 Indigent Defense Act; enact; circuit public defenders Reps. Coleman (118th), Porter (119th), Fleming (79th), Smyre (111th), Skipper (116th), and Bordeaux (125th) Judiciary Committee Ethics in Governmental; amend provisions Reps. Porter (119th), Smyre (111th), Bordeaux (125th), Skipper (116th), Mobley (58th), and Oliver (56th, Post 2) Ethics Committee Bingo games; operation by auxiliary unit of parent organization Reps. Birdsong (104th), Warren (99th), Jenkins (93rd), and Roberts (135th) Economic Development and Tourism Committee State depositories; certain letters of credit to secure state funds Reps. Floyd (132nd), Shaw (143rd), Skipper (116th), Parrish (102nd), Porter (119th), and Royal (140th) Banking and Financial Institutions Committee Lyons, city of; homestead exemption; base year assessed Rep. Morris (120th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Toombs County; homestead exemption; base you assessed value Rep. Morris (120th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Vidalia, City of; homestead exemption; base your assessed value Rep. Morris (120th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Vidalia, City of; homestead exemption; base your assessed value Rep. Morris (120th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Santa Claus, City of; homestead exemption; base you assessed value Rep. Morris (120th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee HB 786 HB 792 HB 798 HB 801 HB 815 Toombs County; homestead exemption; base you assessed value Rep. Morris (120th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Civil Practice; class actions; comprehensive revision of provisions Reps. Porter (119th) and Buck (112th) Insurance and Labor Committee Vidalia Onion Act; amend provisions Reps. Morris (120th), Lane (101st), and Oliver (121st, Post 2) Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee Effingham County; chief magistrate; nonpartisan elections Reps. Purcell (122nd) and Stephens (123rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Hunting and fishing; amend license provisions Reps. Lane (101st), Walker (115th), Barnes (84th, Post 2), Warren (99th), Brock (5th), and Hill (147th) 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 67 of 78 HB 830 HB 831 HB 832 HB 835 HB 836 1) HB 837 HB 839 HB 840 HB 841 HB 842 HB 846 (86th) HB 847 HB 848 Natural Resources and the Environment 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; remove term limits Reps. Murphy (14th, Post 2), Knox (14th, Post 1), Hill (16th), Rogers (15th), Franklin (17th), and Lewis (12th) 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 Heckstall (48th, Post 3) 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 State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Cobb County; commissioner districts; reapportion Reps. Ehrhart (28th), Manning (32nd), Wilkinson (41st), Hines (35th), Cooper (30th), and Richardson (26th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee St. Marys Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; create Rep. Hill (147th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Avondale Estates, City of; redevelopment powers; referendum 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 OCGA; conform references to House and Senate committee names Reps. Skipper (116th), Buck (112th), Porter (119th), Orrock (51st), and Westmoreland Rules Committee Jones County; education districts; reapportion Reps. Birdsong (104th), Parham (94th), Jenkins (93rd), and Lucas (105th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Bulloch County; chief magistrate; nonpartisan elections Reps. Lane (101st), Barnard (121st, Post 1), Parris (102nd), DeLoach (127th), and Oliver (121st, Post 2) 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 68 of 78 HB 849 HB 850 HB 853 HB 854 HB 856 HB 857 HB 861 HB 862 HB 871 HB 874 HB 876 HB 880 HB 888 HB 890 State & Local Governmental Operations Committee Screven County; probate judge; nonpartisan elections Rep. Lane (101st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 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 Governmental; 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 Cherokee County; state court; technology fee Reps. Rogers (15th), Knox (14th, Post 1), Murphy (14th, Post 2), Franklin (17th), Hill (16th), and Lewis (12th) 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 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 Rep. Hudson (95th) 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 Yates (85th, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 69 of 78 HB 893 HB 896 HB 904 HB 907 HB 909 HB 910 HB 912 HB 913 HB 915 HB 916 HB 919 HB 920 HB 921 HB 922 Tobacco product manufacturers; certification; prohibit sale of certain cigarettes Rep. Lane (101st) Economic Development and Tourism 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 Cobb County; board of commissioners; compensation Reps. Wix (33rd, Post 1), Teilhet (34th, Post 2), Golick (34th, Post 3), Ehrhart (28th), Manning (32nd), and Cooper (30th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Lavonia, City of; corporate limits Reps. Powell (23rd) and Jamieson (22nd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Morgan, City of; new charter Rep. Hanner (133rd) State & Local Governmental Operations Committee Macon County; board of elections and registration; create Rep. James (114th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Whitfield County; homestead exemption; certain residents Reps. Williams (4th), Brock (5th), White (3rd, Post 2), and Forster (3rd, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Gateway Regional Information Center, Inc.; Cobb County public rest stops Reps. Manning (32nd), Ehrhart (28th), Wilkinson (41st), Teilhet (34th, Post 2), Dooley (33rd, Post 3), and Cooper (30th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Columbia County; coroner; compensation Reps. Harbin (80th) and Fleming (79th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Hart County; education districts; reapportion Rep. Powell (23rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Hart County; commissioner districts; reapportion Rep. Powell (23rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Athens-Clarke County; certain officers; nonpartisan Reps. McBee (74th), Heard (75th), and Smith (76th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 70 of 78 HB 924 HB 925 HB 926 HB 927 HB 928 HB 929 HB 932 HB 936 HB 938 HB 939 HB 940 HB 942 HB 943 HB 944 Stewart County; probate judge; nonpartisan elections Reps. Greene (134th) and Hanner (133rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Early County; probate judge; nonpartisan elections Rep. Greene (134th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Calhoun County; probate judge; nonpartisan elections Reps. Greene (134th) and Hanner (133rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Coweta County; board of elections; provisions Reps. Smith (87th), Westmoreland (86th), Brown (89th), Harper (88th, Post 2), and Butler (88th, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Fulton County; homestead exemption; base year assessed value Reps. Willard (40th), Ashe (42nd, Post 2), Thomas (43rd, Post 1), Sinkfield (50th), Moraitakis (42nd, Post 4), and Campbell (39th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Fulton County; homestead exemption; base year assessed value Reps. Willard (40th), Ashe (42nd, Post 2), Thomas (43rd, Post 1), Sinkfield (50th), Moraitakis (42nd, Post 4), and Campbell (39th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Forsyth County; board of registrations and elections; chairperson's compensation Reps. Jones (38th), Murphy (14th, Post 2), and Knox (14th, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Screven County; public facilities authority; create Rep. Lane (101st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Oconee County; public facilities authority; create Reps. Smith (76th) and Douglas (73rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Locust Grove, City of; elected officials; members boards, commissions, and authorities Reps. Lunsford (85th, Post 2), Maddox (59th, Post 2), Greene-Johnson (60th, Post 3), Watson (60th, Post 2), McClinton (59th, Post 1), and Yates (85th, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Sale City, City of; new charter Rep. Royal (140th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Atlanta, City of; municipal court; penalties; use of funds Reps. Dean (49th), Brooks (47th), Stanley-Turner (43rd, Post 2), Beasley-Teague (48th, Post 2), Holmes (48th, Post 1), and Orrock (51st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Atlanta, City of; state court; additional penalties; use of funds Reps. Dean (49th), Brooks (47th), Stanley-Turner (43rd, Post 2), Beasley-Teague (48th, Post 2), Holmes (48th, Post 1), and Orrock (51st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Liberty County; public facilities authority; create 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 71 of 78 Reps. DeLoach (127th), Keen (146th), Mosley (129th, Post 1), Oliver (121st, Post 2), Barnard (121st, Post 1), and Smith (129th, Post 2) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee HB 945 HB 946 HB 947 HB 948 HB 949 HB 952 HB 956 HB 957 HB 958 HB 959 HB 960 HB 967 HB 970 HB 971 Alpharetta, City of; municipal court; amend provisions Reps. Martin (37th), Jones (38th), Campbell (39th), and Burkhalter (36th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Eastman, City of; corporate limits Rep. Coleman (118th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Commerce, City of; council and school districts; reapportion Rep. Elrod (25th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Jefferson, City of; levy tax for school system Rep. Elrod (25th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee McIntosh County; education districts; reapportion Reps. Williams (128th), Keen (146th), and DeLoach (127th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Bacon County; probate judge; nonpartisan elections Reps. Smith (129th, Post 2) and Mosley (129th, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Dodge County; education districts; reapportion Rep. Coleman (118th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Telfair County; governing authority; amend provisions Rep. Coleman (118th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Lee County; reimbursement for collecting school taxes Reps. Hanner (133rd) and Rynders (137th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Chattahoochee County; sheriff; vacancy Rep. Hanner (133rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Perry Industrial Building Authority; repeal constitutional amendment creating Reps. Walker (115th), James (114th), and O'Neal (117th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Buford, City of; new charter Reps. Coan (67th, Post 1), Mills (67th, Post 2), and Reece (21st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Laurens County; board of education; elections Reps. Porter (119th) and Coleman (118th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Gordon, City of; removal of city officer; required votes Rep. Birdsong (104th) 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 72 of 78 HB 973 HB 974 State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Alma, City of; council districts; reapportion Reps. Smith (129th, Post 2) and Mosley (129th, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee Jackson County; airport authority; amend provisions Reps. Elrod (25th) and Massey (24th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee HB 979 Jones County; commissioner districts; reapportion Reps. Birdsong (104th), Parham (94th), Jenkins (93rd), and Lucas (105th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee HB 982 Cobb County; probate court clerk; compensation Reps. Parsons (29th), Teilhet (34th, Post 2), Stoner (34th, Post 1), Dooley (33rd, Post 3), Hines (35th), and Franklin (17th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee HB 983 Gainesville, City of; education districts; reapportion Reps. Rogers (20th), Reece (21st), and Amerson (9th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee HB 988 Macon, City of; water authority; political subdivision of state Reps. Ray (108th), Lucas (105th), Birdsong (104th), Jenkins (93rd), and Graves (106th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee HB 991 Covington, City of; corporate limits Rep. Stokes (72nd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee HB 996 Johnson County; board of commissioners; staggered terms Rep. Parrish (102nd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee HB 997 Douglasville, City of; smoking in public places; nonbinding referendum Reps. Hembree (46th), Brooks (47th), Thomas (33rd, Post 2), Dooley (33rd, Post 3), Bruce (45th), and Wix (33rd, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee HB 998 Colquitt County; chief magistrate; nonpartisan elections Reps. Royal (140th), Scott (138th), Rynders (137th), and Houston (139th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee HB 1000 (122nd) Chatham County; hospital authority; board members Reps. Stephens (124th, Post 2), Bordeaux (125th), Jackson (124th, Post 1), and Purcell State and Local Governmental Operations Committee HB 1004 Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center Authority; create Reps. Williams (4th), Brock (5th), and Forster (3rd, Post 1) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee House Resolutions: HR 132 Keith Kalland Connector; designate Reps. Wilkinson (41st), Bunn (63rd), Ashe (42nd, Post 2), Heckstall (48th, Post 3), Franklin (17th), and Coan (67th, Post 1) 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 73 of 78 HR 228 (135th), HR 263 HR 357 Transportation Committee Cosmetic dental coverings, urge removal of unlicensed providers Reps. Heckstall (48th, Post 3), Jackson (124, Post 1), Holmes (48th, Post 1), Roberts Sailor (61st, Post 1), and Benfield (56th, Post 1) Health and Human Services Committee 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 Search and rescue dogs; monument honoring; authorization erection Reps. McCall (78th), Purcell (122nd), Ray (108th), and Roberts (131st) Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee HR 397 HR 406 HR 591 HR 681 Joint MARTA Finance Study Committee; create Rep. Maddox (59th, Post 2) Rules Committee Gamaliel Hilson Memorial Overpass; designate Reps. Ray (108th) and James (114th) Transportation Committee Judge Jim Weeks Intersection; designate Reps. Mobley (58th), Watson (60th, Post 2), Maddox (59th, Post 2), Stephenson (60th, Post 1), Oliver (56th, Post 2), and Mangham (62nd) Transportation Committee Law Enforcement Museum and Hall of Fame; support creation Rep. Channell (77th) Rules Committee 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 74 of 78 Senate Leadership Lt. Governor Mark Taylor President of the Senate Sen. Eric Johnson President Pro Tempore of the Senate Sen. Tom Price Majority Leader Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen Minority Leader Sen. Don Balfour Majority Caucus Leader Sen. Steve Thompson Minority Caucus Leader Sen. Mitch Seabaugh Majority Whip Sen. Robert Brown Minority Whip 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 75 of 78 Sen. Bill Stephens Administration Floor Leader Sen. Dan Lee Assistant Administration Floor Leader Frank Eldridge, Jr. Secretary of the Senate Matthew Hill Sergeant At Arms 2003-2004 Senate Committee Chairs Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Sen. John Bulloch, 11th 404.463.8056 Appropriations Sen. Jack Hill, 4th 404.656.5038 Banking and Financial Institutions Sen. Don Cheeks, 23rd 404.656.0045 Children and Youth Sen. Ginger Collins, 6th 404.656.5114 Economic Development and Tourism Sen. Jeff Mullis, 53rd 404.656.0057 Education Sen. Joey Brush, 24th 404.657.0406 Ethics and Government Reform Sen. Mike Crotts, 17th 404.656.0071 Finance Sen. Casey Cagle, 49th 404.656.6578 Health and Human Services Sen. Don Thomas, 54th 404.656.6436 Higher Education Sen. Bill Hamrick, 30th 404.656.0036 Insurance and Labor Sen. Robert Lamutt, 21st 404.656.5085 2003 Senate Wrap-up Senate Information Office Page 76 of 78 Interstate Cooperation Sen. Chuck Clay, 37th 404.463.1318 Judiciary Sen. Charlie Tanksley, 32nd 404.656.0150 Natural Resources Sen. Hugh Gillis, 20th 404.656.5080 Public Safety and Homeland Security Sen. Rooney Bowen, 13th 404.656.7580 Reapportionment and Redistricting Sen. Dan Lee, 29th 404.651.7738 Regulated Industries and Utilities Sen. Mitch Seabaugh, 28th 404.656.6446 Retirement Sen. Ralph Hudgens, 47th 404.463.1361 Rules Sen. Don Balfour, 9th 404.656-0095 Science and Technology Sen. David Shafer, 48th 404.656.0048 Special Judiciary Sen. Rene Kemp, 3rd 404.656.0070 State and Local Government Operations Sen. Renee Unterman, 45th 404.463.1386 State Institutions and Property Sen. Regina Thomas, 2nd 404.463.7784 Transportation Sen. 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