The Georgia Senate this week, Mar. 17, 2006

Senate approves expansion of tax cuts for senior citizens, measure moves to House

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bill that Sen. Casey Cagle of the 49th says will encourage senior citizens to relocate and move to Georgia passed the Senate this week, extending the income exclusions on income tax for those over age 62.

Sen. Cagle's measure, Senate Resolution 1085, which passed by a vote of 49-2, is a Constitutional Amendment and needed at least 38 votes for passage. The legislation originally would have given taxpayers over the age of 62 a break on the first $50,000 of income in 2009. Starting this year, seniors will not have to pay taxes on the first $25,000 of retirement income. Next year the amount increases to $30,000 and in 2008 to $35,000.

"This is the right decision," Sen. Cagle said. "We lose a lot of people, particularly retirement age individuals, who are moving out of our state. They are selling their homes and business and moving to Florida or another state in which they are not penalized for their personal income."

Sen. Tim Golden of the 8th amended SR 1085 to increase the amount for those 62 to 69 to $75,000 and for those 70 and older to exclude all income retired and other. However, Sen. Doug Stoner of the 6th was successful in amending Sen. Golden's legislation to cap the income level at $100,000 for those over the age of 70. He said the $100,000 cap would cover 95 percent of all Georgians of retirement age.

"We don't need to give tax breaks to millionaires," Sen. Stoner said. "Ted Turner and Bernie Marcus don't need tax cuts."

"This is a good carrot to attract retirees to Georgia," Sen. Golden said.

If the House passes the Constitutional Amendment and Gov. Sonny Perdue, who supported the current exemptions, signs the legislation, it will be on the ballot in November to be approved by a majority of the voters.

"This is a great step to put this before the voters and allow them to change the tax code," Sen. Cagle said.

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Senate passes introduces umbilical cord blood initiative

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aying he wants Georgia to be the "center of ethical research," Sen. David Shafer of the 48th, proposed Senate Bill 596, legislation creating the newborn umbilical cord blood initiative for stem cell research. He amended the legislation on the

floor for Keone Penn, a young man from Snellville who may have been cured of sickle-cell

anemia with non-embryonic stem cells.

"Stem cell research efforts have been hampered by the controversy over embryonic stem cells," Sen. Shafer said after the bill, which will be known as "Keone's Law," passed 54-0. "But stem cells are not found only in embryos. Umbilical cord blood is rich in stem cells, which can be used for research without destroying embryos. Using the cells from cord blood already has resulted in treatments for a wide range of diseases," he went on to add. "Tragically, after most births, the umbilical cord is thrown away as medical waste."

The measure creates the Georgia Commission for the Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Initiative, and directs it to create a newborn cord blood bank in partnership with one or more of the state's public colleges or universities. The legislation also will provide counseling and information to pregnant women about the initiative, and how they can donate the newborn's umbilical cord blood.

Senators agree, respect should be shown for dead

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egislation prohibiting people from protesting or otherwise disrupting a funeral passed the Senate in a bi-partisan manner, 55-0. Sponsored by Sen. John Douglas of the 17th, the measure forbids anyone from conducting a public

assembly, parade, demonstration or other like event, either fixed or processional, within 500

feet of the ceremonial site or location being used for a funeral or memorial service at any time one hour prior to, during or one hour after the posted time for said funeral or memorial service.
"We need to be able to look these familes in the face when we leave here this year, and this is a good way to tell them that we are with them," Sen. Douglas said.

"It doesn't trash the first amendment. But it does protect those families who have lost a child or a father a mother or a son fighting for our freedom. We should guarantee them the ability to have that service. They can protest all they want, but this bill should pass."
- - Sen. John Wiles of the 37th

Sen. Douglas introduced the legislation after a Kansas church staged protests at funerals across the nation, including those of fallen soldiers and Coretta Scott King.

"It should not be necessary to address this issue, when it comes to the passing of a loved one, someone standing on the side of the road when you are at your highest level of grief, and saying despicable things about them," Sen. Robert Brown of the 26th said. "There comes a point at which we have to look inwardly.

"I cannot look into the eyes of a family who has been subjected to this type of behavior, and say that I am not willing to do something in response to that."
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Agriculture and Consumer Affairs
The Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee did not meet this week.
Appropriations
The Senate Appropriations Committee did not meet this week.
Banking and Financial Institutions
The Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee did not meet this week.
Education and Youth
The Senate Education and Youth Committee did not meet this week.
Ethics
The Senate Ethics Committee did not meet this week.
Finance
On Tuesday, March 14, Chairman Casey Cagle of the 49th called the meeting to order to discuss eight bills. Rep. Tom Graves of the 12th presented House Bill 1272, which provides a sales and use tax exemption on supplies purchased by non-profit volunteer health clinics. Following questions from Sen. Tommie Williams of the 19th, Sen. Eric Johnson of the 1st and Chairman Cagle, the bill passed unanimously. Rep. Jeff Lewis of the 15th introduced HB 1018, which would remove the sales and use tax for biomass material used to generate electricity. Tom Harrell with Summit Energy also spoke on behalf of the legislation. The bill passed unanimously. HB 1293 was introduced by sponsor Rep. Richard Royal of the 171st and affects bona fide conservation use property, providing for additional acts which constitute a breach of a conservation use covenant, but incur a reduced penalty. Rep. Royal noted that the legislation would be of particular benefit to senior citizens. The bill passed unanimously. Rep. Fran Millar of the 79th discussed his bill, HB 1012, which would require additional bond performance audits for cities, counties and authorities. Clint Mueller with the Association County Commissioners of Georgia spoke on behalf of the bill, which then passed unanimously out of committee. Rep. Larry O'Neal of the 146th introduced HB 1310, which provides for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding revenue and taxation. He noted that the legislation brings Georgia in line with federal law and, in addition, is good for the State's small businesses. The bill passed unanimously out of committee. HB 834, introduced by Rep. Jay Roberts of the 154th, provides for a sales tax exemption on fuel purchased by swine raisers. The bill passed unanimously out of committee. Rep. Martin Scott of the 2nd presented HB 1120, which would make an inflationary adjustment to sales tax law. The bill passed unanimously. Chairman Cagle introduced HB 1219 on behalf of Rep. Lynn Ratigan Smith of the 70th who was unable to attend the committee meeting. He explained that the bill would extend the annual sales tax holiday for school supplies and related purchases, as well as the purchase of energy efficient products for non-commercial use. The bill passed unanimously.
Health and Human Services
On Tuesday, March 14, the Committee was called to order by Chairman Don Thomas of the 54th. Rep. Bob Smith of the 113th introduced House Bill 1112, which updates current law for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Rep. Smith noted that the bill makes five changes: upgrade the educational requirement; grandfather currently licensed audiologists; adds one audiologist to the state licensing board; provides licensure for audiology assistants,
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and regulates telehealth consulting by audiologists. Sen. Johnny Grant of the 25th, sponsor of the bill in the Senate, emphasized that this is not a scope of practice bill. Helena Solodar and Katherine Pollard with the Georgia Academy of Audiology spoke in favor of the legislation. The bill passed unanimously. Wayne Garner, representing Georgia physical therapists, introduced Dr. Anne Thompson, president of the Physical Therapists Association of Georgia, who introduced HB 801. The bill would allow a physical therapist to treat a patient without consulting a licensed physician when services provided are not related to the treatment of an injury or ailment or the patient was previously diagnosed and received treatment and the patient returns to therapy within 60 days of discharge. Chairman Thomas assigned Sens. Judson Hill of the 32nd, Greg Goggans of the 7th and Horacena Tate of the 38th to a subcommittee to study the bill further, and said that the Committee will vote on SB 801 at a later date.
Rep. Judy Manning of the 32nd then introduced two bills, HB 1066 and HB 1092. Gina Simpson, Deputy Director with the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) explained that HB 1066 would increase the number of tests for newborn screening from nine to 26. Dr. Stuart Brown, Director of the Division of Public Health, DHR, joined Ms. Simpson and both emphasized the need to expand the number of tests, all of which are considered treatable if caught immediately after birth. Following questions from Sens. Goggans, Don Balfour of the 9th and Steve Henson of the 41st, Mary Ann Henson, program manager of the Div. of Public Health's Newborn Screening Program, also discussed the need for the testing. Mike McConnell, a parent and a representative of the March of Dimes, talked about the child he nearly lost because her disorder was not diagnosed at birth, and urged support of the bill. Amy Hughes with Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah spoke in favor of amending the bill to allow provider choice, and to look at outsourcing the program. Sen. Goggans introduced an amendment to allow other labs to perform the tests, and that no later than January 1, 2007, DHR issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) and subsequently award a contract to a Georgia laboratory to conduct tests, based on the bidding process. After additional discussion, the amendment was passed. Chairman Thomas presented an additional amendment regarding the fee, which also passed. The bill then passed unanimously as amended.
Rep. Manning then introduced Ellyn Jeaager with the National Mental Health Association who spoke on behalf of HB 1092. The bill would create the Suicide Prevention Program, to be managed by DHR's Division of Public Health. Attorney and Inner Harbor representative Stan Jones also spoke on the need for this program. The bill passed unanimously.
Higher Education
The Senate Higher Education Committee did not meet this week.
Insurance and Labor
Chairman Ralph Hudgens of the 47th called the meeting to order on Tuesday, March 14. Rep. Richard Smith of the 131st presented House Bill 1291, which exempts automobile club services from state insurance regulations. Allan Hayes, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, testified about the regulation of automobile clubs and voiced support for the legislation. The bill passed unanimously. Sen. Seth Harp of the 29th will carry HB 1291 in the Senate. Rep. Tom Knox of the 24th introduced HB 1257, which eliminates a $25.00 fee for insurers when filing a change of address. The bill also defines the qualifications of insurance counselors. The bill requires the business addresses of every licensed agent, subagent, counselor and adjustor to appear on the business license. Sen. Don Balfour of the 9th introduced a Committee Substitute, which allows insurers to pay emergency medical providers directly instead of billing the payee. The bill passed unanimously. Sen. David Shafer of the 48th will carry the bill in the Senate.
Interstate Cooperation
The Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee did not meet this week.
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Judiciary
The Committee met on Tuesday, March 14. Chairman Preston Smith of the 52nd asked Representative Mark Hatfield of the 177th to present HB 1496, which changes the term of court in Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Coffee, Pierce and Ware counties in the Waycross Circuit. The bill passed unanimously. Rep. Ellis Black of the 174th and Sen. Greg Goggans of the 7th then presented HB 692, which ensures that a court does not banish a probationer to an area of the State that does not consist of at least one entire judicial circuit. The bill passed unanimously. HB 376 was presented by Rep. Barry Loudermilk of the 14th. The bill would allow primary caretakers of children six years of age or younger and primary teachers in home study programs to be excused from jury duty. Sen. Kasim Reed of the 35th cautioned the Committee on the number of similar bills and the danger of reducing the jury pool. The bill passed unanimously. Sen. Judson Hill presented HB 1421 on behalf of Rep. Barry Fleming of the 117th. The bill states that a demand for speedy trial in a criminal case must be filed as a separate pleading with the court where the case is pending. Fulton County Assistant District Attorney Marc Mallon walked the Committee through the bill. Sen. Hill of the 32nd made a motion to amend the bill and the bill, passed unanimously by Committee Substitute. The Committee then held a hearing on HB 239, which makes significant changes to the consequences for not accepting reasonable settlement offers in tort cases.
Natural Resources and Environment
The Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee will meet Thursday, March 16, 2006, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 450 of the Capitol.
Public Safety and Homeland Security
The Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee did not meet this week.
Reapportionment and Redistricting
The Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee did not meet this week.
Regulated Industries and Utilities
The Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee did not meet this week.
Retirement
The Senate Retirement Committee did not meet this week.
Rules
The Senate Rules Committee did not meet this week.
Science and Technology
The Senate Science and Technology Committee did not meet this week.
Special Judiciary
The Senate Special Judiciary Committee will meet Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 123 of the Capitol.
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State and Local Governmental Operations
The meeting was called to order on Tuesday, March 14, by Chairman John Wiles of the 37th. Rep. Clay Cox of the 102nd presented a Committee Substitute for House Bill 950. The bill prohibits state and local agencies from preventing any employee or student from engaging in the constitutional right of free speech, including the observance of any public or legal holiday. Rep. Cox said that the legislation was developed after some schools told their students that they were not allowed to use the phrase "Merry Christmas". Sen. Ronnie Chance of the 16th told the Committee that the bill received bipartisan support in the House. Maggie Garrett of the ACLU stated that she supports the bill, but does not believe that it goes far enough to protect free speech. The substitute was approved unanimously by the Committee. Sen. Chance will carry the bill in the Senate. Rep. Sue Burmeister of the 119th presented HB 1435, which is designed to make changes to Georgia's election laws to facilitate voting for the disabled. The legislation allows caregivers to help cast ballots, and eliminates language that requires a disabled person to sign a statement swearing that they are disabled. The Committee Substitute for the bill changes the effective date to January 1, 2007, to allow more time to implement the changes. It was approved unanimously. Sen. Whitehead of the 24th will carry this bill on the Senate floor.
State Institutions and Property
Chairman Johnny Grant of the 25th called the meeting to order on March 14. The Committee heard from Rep. Terry Barnard of the 166th, presenting House Resolution 1259. The resolution is the annual easement bill for state property sales. Sen. Regina Thomas of the 2nd expressed her concerns about easements for a natural gas pipeline in Chatham County, requesting more time to look over the bill. Chairman Grant tabled the resolution until the next meeting, so the information can be presented to the Committee. HR 1395 was presented by Rep. Barry Loudermilk of the 14th. The resolution changes the name of the Capitol Post Office to the Wiley T. Nixon Capitol Post Office. The resolution was approved unanimously, and Chairman Grant stated that he would carry the resolution on the Senate floor.
Transportation
The Senate Transportation Committee will meet on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. in the Capitol Mezzanine.
Veterans and Military Affairs
The Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee did not meet this week.
Joint Senate Economic Development and Tourism and Lottery Oversight Committee
On Wednesday, March 15, Chairman Jeff Mullis of the 53rd called to order a Joint Senate Economic Development and Tourism and Lottery Oversight Committee meeting to hear a report on the Georgia Lottery. Sen. Mullis recognized Rep. Roger Williams of the 4th, Chairman of the House Regulated Industries Committee, and Rep. Tom Dickson with the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee, who offered an opening prayer. Chairman Mullis introduced Margaret DeFrancisco, President and CEO of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, who gave a brief update of the newest games and the success of the program. She noted that this year's numbers should break last year's record, both in sales and in funding for both HOPE and pre-K. Rick Gates, Vice President for Business Development and Public Affairs, and Charlie Scannella, Senior Regional Director, with Scientific Games then spoke, expressing their appreciation for the continued support of the legislature. They gave a brief overview of the company, noting that they had 3500 employees in Georgia. They also discussed the technology and security involved in making the games virtually fraud proof. Jim Tudor with the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores noted that 70 percent of all lottery sales are made in the convenience stores and praised the success of the program.
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SR 1113

Student Loans; create Senate Study Committee Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and John Wiles (37th) Rules Committee 03/09/06

SR 1115

Scipio, Tony; congratulate Sen. Gloria Butler (55th) Read and Adopted 03/13/06

SR 1116

Guaranteed Admission to the University System of Georgia; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Seth Harp (29th) Rules Committee 03/09/06

SR 1118

Georgia School Boards; urged to consider using the video "A More Perfect Union" Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Education and Youth Committee 03/09/06

SR 1119

Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon; recognize Sens. Cecil Staton (18th) and Robert Brown (26th) Read and Adopted 03/09/06

SR 1120

Guy, Dianne; commend Sen. Bill Heath (31st) Read and Adopted 03/09/06

SR 1121

Jones, Deputy Sheriff Steven; commend Sen. John Bulloch (11th) Read and Adopted 03/09/06

SR 1122

Ernstes, Ryan; honoring Sens. Bill Stephens (27th) and Chip Rogers (21st) Read and Adopted 03/09/06

SR 1123

Braselton, Town of; commemorating Sens. Casey Cagle (49th) and Brian Kemp (46th) Read and Adopted 03/09/06

SR 1124

Penninger, Mrs. Mary Ann; condolences Sen. Dan Moody (56th) Read and Adopted 03/09/06

SR 1125

Uninsured Motorist Coverages; create Senate Study Committee Sens. Cecil Staton (18th); Seth Harp (29th); Chip Rogers (21st) and David Shafer (48th) Rules Committee 03/09/06

SR 1126

Stevens, Mr. Adam Michael; condolences Sens. Curt Thompson (5th); Steve Thompson (33rd); Steve Henson (41st); Gloria Butler (55th); Robert Brown (26th); David Adelman (42nd) and others Read and Adopted 03/09/06

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U.S. Dept. of Defense; urged to take action to cause commissary/post exchange on Fort Gillem to remain open Sen. John Douglas (17th) Veteran and Military Affairs Committee 03/09/06
Peach County High School Trojans Football Team; commend Sen. George Hooks (14th) Read and Adopted 03/09/06
Minerals Management Service; urged to include all outer continental shelf planning areas; offshore development Sens. Judson Hill (32nd); Chip Pearson (51st); Preston Smith (52nd); John Wiles (37th); Ronnie Chance (16th); Mitch Seabaugh (28th) and others Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 03/09/06
Jefferson, City of; recognize Sen. Ralph Hudgens (47th) Read and Adopted 03/13/06
Statesboro High School Blue Devils Football Team; congratulate Sen. Jack Hill (4th) and Ross Tolleson (20th) Read and Adopted 03/13/06
President/U.S. Congress; urged to pass meaningful changes to protect threatened/endangered species Sen. John Bulloch; Brian Kemp (46th); Ralph Hudgens (47th) and Chip Pearson (51st) Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 03/13/06
Mental Health Screening in Public School; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Nancy Schaefer (50th) Health and Human Services Committee 03/13/06
Schmidt, Dr. Robert; recognize Sen. Nancy Schaefer (50th) Read and Adopted 03/13/06
Legal Representation of DFCS by Special Assistant Attorneys General; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Renee Unterman (45th) Rules Committee 03/13/06
Georgia Department of Public Health; Examination of the Mission; create Joint Study Committee Sen. Renee Unterman (45th) Rules Committee 03/13/06
Galloway, Mrs. Virginia; commend Sens. Bill Heath (31st) and Bill Hamrick (30th) Read and Adopted 03/13/06
Human Resources, Dept. of; urged to provide for stillborn birth certificate Sens. Emanuel Jones (10th) and Steen Miles (43rd) Health and Human Services Committee 03/13/06
Richardson, Honorable Eleanor L.; condolences Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Read and Adopted 03/13/06

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Kandrach, Ms. Anna Houghton; commend Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Read and Adopted 03/13/06
Bundschu, Ms. Susan; commend Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Read and Adopted 03/13/06
Sheppard, Peggy; recognize Sen. George Hooks (14th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Bell, Cordiary; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Richardson, Antonio; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Rodriquez, Justin; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Hall, Matt; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
McVay, Will; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Ingram, Darren; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Hudson, Trevione; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Bradley, James; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Scott, Desmond; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
University of West Georgia; recognize Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Pickett, Juan; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Swinney, Pastor Scottie; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06

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Links, Incorporated; commend Sen. Ed Tarver (22nd) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Ledbetter, James G. "Jim"; recognize Sens. Brian Kemp (46th) and Ralph Hudgens (47th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources; recognize Sens. Brian Kemp (46th); Ross Tolleson (20th); John Bulloch (11th); Seth Harp (29th); Chip Pearson (51st) and Ralph Hudgens (47th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Griffin, DeVante; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Henderson, Dorian; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Baron, C.J.; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Taylor, Alan; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Baker, Rev. Wayne D.; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
McCorvey, Rev. Albert; recognize Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Roberson, Rev. Joseph; recognize Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Cook, Dr. Henry; recognize Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Jackson, Billy; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Williams, Mr. Harry; honoring Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
J.D. Davis Elementary School; congratulate Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility; urge Governor to continue pursuit; expressing Senate's support of his efforts Sens. Brian Kemp (46th); David Adelman (42nd); Casey Cagle (49th); Ralph Hudgens (47th); David Shafer (48th); Jeff Mullis (53rd) and others Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 03/14/06
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Bowles, Bill; Wynfield Plantation; recognize Sens. Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th) and George Hooks (14th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Freeman, Everette J.; recognize Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Albany Museum of Arts; Director Aaron Berger; commend Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Claypool IV, Rev. Dr. John Rowan; condolences Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06 Haney, Mr. Lee; commend Sens. Emanuel Jones (10th); Steen Miles (43rd); J.B. Powell (23rd); Robert Brown (26th); Steve Henson (41st); Ronnie Chance (16th) and others Read and Adopted 03/14/06
CA: Penny for the Kids Trust Funds; imposition of state sales tax; health care coverage for all Georgia children Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) Finance Committee 03/14/06
Crump, Charles Tyler; commend Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Hudgins, Christopher John; commend Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Tauzin, Mr. Billy; commend Sens. Eric Johnson (1st): Tommie Williams (19th); John Wiles (37th) and Don Balfour (9th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the Capitol Sens. Tommie Williams (19th); John Douglas (17th); Eric Johnson (1st) and Casey Cagle (49th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
2006 Senate Aides; commend Sens. Eric Johnson (1st); Tommie Williams (19th) and Robert Brown (26th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Senate Interns; 2006 Regular Session; commend Sens. Eric Johnson (1st); Tommie Williams (19th) and Robert Brown (26th) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
Remote Service Terminal (ATM) Safety; create Senate Study Committee Sens. John Wiles (37th); Judson Hill (32nd) and Chip Rogers (21st) Rules Committee 03/14/06
Sorenson, Mr. Reed; commend Sens. Ronnie Chance (16th); John Douglas (17th); Chip Rogers (21st); Casey Cagle (49th); Joseph Carter (13th); Brian Kemp (46th) and others Read and Adopted 03/14/06
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Board of Registrars; urged to be opened no less than eight hours on last day citizens may register to vote; promote participation Sens. Ed Tarver (22nd); Gloria Butler (55th); Ed Harbison (15th); Robert Brown (26th) and Doug Stoner (6th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06
Gaines IV, Marx Reid; recognize birth Sen. John Bulloch (11th) Read and Adopted 03/15/06
American Red Cross Month; proclaim March 2006 Sens. David Shafer (48th); Don Thomas (54th); Brian Kemp (46th); Dan Weber (40th); Casey Cagle (49th) and J.B. Powell (23rd) Read and Adopted 03/14/06
West Georgia Drug Task Force; recognize Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) Read and Adopted 03/15/06
Fonda, Ms. Jane; commend Sens. Steen Miles (43rd); Valencia Seay (34th); Regina Thomas (2nd); Gloria Butler (55th) and Robert Brown (26th) Read and Adopted 03/15/06
Columbia High School Eagles Basketball Team; recognize Sens. Steen Miles (43rd); Emanuel Jones (10th); Dan Weber (40th) and Gloria Butler (55th) Read and Adopted 03/15/06
Douglas County Meth Task Force; recognize Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) Read and Adopted 03/15/06
Columbus Day at the Capitol; recognize March 16, 2006 Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 03/15/06
Operation One Voice; Special Operations Forces Run; commend Sen. Don Balfour (9th) Read and Adopted 03/15/06
Association County Commissioners; Georgia Municipal Association; applaud Sen. Don Balfour (9th) State and Local Governmental Operations 03/15/06
Environmental Protection Division; urged to allow electric generation peaking facilities Sen. Casey Cagle (49th) Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 03/15/06
Hollingshed, Mrs. Mary Louise; honoring Sen. Bill Heath (31st) Read and Adopted 03/15/06
Atlanta Motor Speedway at the Capitol; designate March 16, 2006 Sen. John Douglas (17th) Read and Adopted 03/15/06

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SB 660

Grady County; board of education; provide for compensation of members Sen. John Bulloch (11th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/09/06

SB 661

Medicaid; recipients; estate recovery; provide for hardship waivers for certain circumstances Sens. J.B. Powell (23rd) and Ed Tarver (22nd) Judiciary Committee 03/09/06

SB 662

Motor Vehicles; require establishment of website for stolen/towed vehicles; Dept. of Revenue; law enforcement agencies; penalties Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 03/09/06

SB 663

Gwinnett County Arts Facility Authority; change number of times authority shall meet Sens. Curt Thompson (5th); Renee Unterman (45th); Dan Weber (40th); Don Balfour (9th); David Shafer (48th); Steve Henson (41st) and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/09/06

SB 664

Pickens County Airport Authority Act; confer powers; impose duties; membership Sen. Chip Pearson (51st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

SB 665

Protection of Elder Persons; criminal neglect; provide for penalties; definitions Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Judiciary Committee 03/14/06

SB 666

Milledgeville, City of; transaction of business of city council; enact matters; provide for meetings; duties/powers of mayor Sen. Johnny Grant (25th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

SB 667

Clayton County; chief magistrate; provide salary Sens. Valencia Seay (34th) and Terrell Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

SB 668

Probate Court of Clayton County; judge; change compensation Sens. Valencia Seay (34th) and Terrell Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

SB 669

Clayton Judicial Circuit; judge of juvenile court; compensation from state funds/Clayton County Sens. Valencia Seay (34th) and Terrell Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

SB 670

State Court of Clayton County; solicitor-general employ; compensation; provide qualifications Sens. Valencia Seay (34th) and Terrell Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

SB 671

Clayton County; Board of Education; chairperson/members; change compensation Sens. Valencia Seay (34th) and Terrell Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

SB 672

Clayton County; tax commissioner; salary; change provisions Sens. Valencia Seay (34th) and Terrell Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06
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SB 673 SB 674 SB 675 SB 676 SB 677 SB 678 SB 679
SB 680

Clayton Judicial Circuit; judges of superior court; increase county supplement to state salary Sens. Valencia Seay (34th) and Terrell Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06
Superior Court of Clayton County; clerk; increase salary Sens. Valencia Seay (34th) and Terrell Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06
State Court of Clayton County; clerk; increase compensation Sens. Valencia Seay (34th) and Terrell Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06
Superior Court of Clayton County; sheriff; compensation; change provisions Sens. Valencia Seay (34th) and Terrell Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06
State Court of Clayton County; provide salaries of the judges; solicitor-general; county supplement; conditions Sens. Valencia Seay (34th) and Terrell Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06
Clayton Judicial Circuit; county supplement; change amount Sens. Valencia Seay (34th) and Terrell Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06
Ethics; elected executive officer; prohibit accepting a contribution from an affiliated corporation of a regulated entity Sens. Doug Stoner (6th); Curt Thompson (5th); Steve Henson (41st) and Horacena Tate (38th) Ethics Committee 03/14/06
Decatur County; board of commissioners; comprehensive restatement Sen. John Bulloch (11th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/15/06

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HR 30

Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; retirement credit; funding CA Rep. Tyrone Brooks (63rd); Bill Cummings (16th); Willie Talton (145th); Larry O'Neal (146th) and Earnest Williams (89th) Retirement Committee 03/14/06

HR 773

Sales tax for educational purposes; authorization under certain conditions - CA Reps. Jan Jones (46th); Earl Ehrhart (36th); Brooks Coleman (97th); Howard Maxwell (17th); Timothy Bearden (68th) and Ronald Forster (3rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HR 1094

Sales and use and motor fuel taxes; aviation fuel; revenue provisions CA Reps. Chuck Scheid (22nd); Bob Smith (113th); Bill Cummings (16th); Carl Rogers (26th); Ben Harbin (118th) and Charlice Byrd (20th) Appropriations Committee 03/14/06

HR 1299

Trauma care; trust fund; provisions CA Reps. Ron Stephens (164th); Sue Burmeister (119th); David Graves (137th); Mickey Channell (116th); Earl Carter (159th) and Jeff Brown (69th) Appropriations Committee 03/14/06

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HR 1306

Condemnation of property; redevelopment purposes; approved by vote; require CA Reps. Rich Golick (34th); Wendell Willard (49th); Glenn Richardson (19th); Jay Roberts (154th); Vance Smith (129th) and Steve Davis (109th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HR 1339

Infrastructure development districts; General Assembly; authorize creation-CA Reps. Larry O'Neal (146th); Richard Royal (171st) and DuBose Porter (143rd) Economic Development Committee 03/14/06

HR 1491

Private James Boggan Memorial Bridge; name Rep. Chuck Sims (169th) Transportation Committee 03/13/06

HR 1548

Chambers Crossing; dedicate Reps. Ed Rynders (152nd) and Bob Hanner (148th) Transportation Committee 03/13/06

HR 1551

Joint Comprehensive Water Desalination Study Committee; create Rep. Ron Stephens (164th); Lynn Smith (70th); Cecily Hill (180th); Bob Lane (158th); Jon Burns (157th) and Roger Lane (167th) Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 03/14/06

HR 1661

Hershel Stokes Memorial Overpass; dedicate Rep. Mark Hatfield (177th) Transportation Committee 03/14/06

HR 1798

Sumner, Wayne H.; condolences Reps. Morris (156th); Butch Parrish (156th) and DuBose Porter (143rd) Read and Adopted 03/14/06

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HB 111

Sales and use tax; change certain definitions Rep. Larry O'Neal (146th) Finance Committee 03/14/06

HB 239

Civil practice; settlement offers; litigation costs Reps. Barry Fleming (117th); Jerry Keen (179th); Mark Burkhalter (50th); Butch Parrish (156th); Sharon Cooper (41st) and Sue Burmeister (119th) Judiciary Committee 03/13/06

HB 304

Business and occupation tax; certain regulatory fees by local governments Reps. Sue Burmeister (119th); John Yates (73rd); Jay Shaw (176th); Bill Cummings (16th) and Tom Rice (51st) Finance Committee 03/14/06

HB 338

Hunting; primitive weapons; amend provisions Reps. Pete Warren (122nd); Charles Jenkins (8th); Jon Burns (157th); Al Williams (165th); Hinson Mosley (178th) and Cecily Hill (180th) Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 03/14/06

HB 379

Employees' Retirement; disability benefits; eligibility provisions Reps. Ben Bridges (10th) and Bill Cummings (16th) Retirement Committee 03/14/06

HB 429

Setoff debt collection; claimant agencies; include public housing authorities Reps. Tommy Smith (168th); Carl Rogers (26th); Judy Manning (32nd); Terry Coleman (144th) and David Graves (137th) Finance Committee 03/14/06
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HB 483 HB 547 HB 582 HB 654 HB 695 HB 710 HB 731 HB 834 HB 841 HB 848 HB 873 HB 874 HB 893

Teachers Retirement; credit for prior service Reps. Bob Lane (158th); Butch Parrish (156th) and Jon Burns (157th) Retirement Committee 03/14/06
Impact fees; single family construction; provide maximum Reps. John Lunsford (110th) and Hinson Mosley (178th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06
Employees' Retirement; temporary full-time service; obtain creditable service Reps. Hinson Mosley (178th) and Bill Cummings (16th) Retirement Committee 03/14/06
All-terrain vehicles; additional definitions; provisions Reps. Bobby Reece (98th); Mike Coan (101st); Gene Maddox (172nd) and Stephanie Benfield (85th) Transportation Committee 03/14/06
Disabled Assistants Act; authorize permits for certain wild animals Reps. Doug Holt (112th) and James Mills (25th) Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 03/13/06
Special license plates; identifying persons with diabetes Reps. Charles Jenkins (8th); Ben Bridges (10th); David Ralston (7th): Jay Roberts (154th); Timothy Bearden (68th) and Ronald Forster (3rd) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 03/14/06
Judicial Retirement; juvenile court judge; creditable service Reps. Ron Borders (175th) and Ellis Black (174th) Retirement Committee 03/14/06
Sales tax exemption; fuel for certain swine raising purposes Reps. Jay Roberts (154th); Richard Royal (171st); Johnny Floyd (147th); Tom McCall (30th); Bob Lane (158th) and Ellis Black (174th) Finance Committee 03/13/06
Sales tax exemption; qualified job training organizations Reps. Ron Stephens (164th); Burke Day (163rd); David Graves (137th); Carolyn Hugley (133rd) and Ronald Forster (3rd) Finance Committee 03/13/06
Homestead exemption; senior citizens; actual levy amount Reps. Mark Butler (18th); Howard Maxwell (17th); Terry England (108th); Jay Roberts (154th) and Ron Stephens (164th) Finance Committee 03/14/06
Physician's assistants; public health or state of emergency; render assistance Reps. Len Walker (107th); Sistie Hudson (124th); Burke Day (163rd) and Joe Wilkinson (52nd) Health and Human Services Committee 03/14/06
Public disclosure of records; certain exception; clarify Reps. Jill Chambers (81st); Mike Jacobs (80th); Fran Millar (79th); Wendell Willard (49th) and David Ralston (7th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06
Sales tax; educational purposes; amend certain provisions Reps. Jan Jones (46th); Earl Ehrhart (36th); Brooks Coleman (97th); Howard Maxwell (17th) and Ronald Forster (3rd) Finance Committee 03/13/06

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HB 907

Wholesale Licensure and Prescription Medication Integrity Act; enact Rep. Stacey Reece (27th) Health and Human Services Committee 03/14/06

HB 910

Cemeteries and funeral services; amend certain provisions Reps. Carl Rogers (26th) and David Graves (137th) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 03/14/06

HB 953

Law enforcement officer; change definition Reps. Jill Chambers (81st); Harry Geisinger (48th); Burke Day (163rd) and Timothy Bearden (68th) Appropriations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1006

Prestige license plates; Breast Cancer; distribution of renewal fees Reps. Kathy Ashe (56th) and Mable Thomas (55th) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 03/13/06

HB 1008

"Georgia Hospice Law"; palliative care; amend provisions Rep. Earl Carter (159th) Health and Human Services Committee 03/14/06

HB 1030

Excise tax; furnishing of public accommodations; change provisions Rep. Vance Smith, Jr. (129th) Finance Committee 03/13/06

HB 1044

Firearms; carrying and possession; municipal and city court judges; amend provisions Reps. Mike Cheokas (134th); Terry Barnard (166th); Bob Lane (158th); John Lunsford (110th); Ronald Forster (3rd) and Billy Horne (71st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1073

Houston Judicial District; number of judges; provisions Reps. Larry O'Neal (146th); Willie Talton (145th); Robert Ray (136th) and Johnny Floyd (147th) Judiciary Committee 03/13/06

HB 1090

Public works; exercise of power to contract by Department of Transportation; amend Reps. Ben Harbin (118th); Barry Fleming (117th); Sue Burmeister (119th) and Carl Rogers (126th) Transportation Committee 03/13/06

HB 1120

Dealers' sales and use tax; estimated liability; change provisions Reps. Scott Martin (2nd); David Knight (126th); Tom Graves (12th); Virgil Fludd (66th); Jay Neal (1st) and Ronald Forster (3rd) Finance Committee 03/13/06

HB 1121

Sales and use tax exemption; National Infantry Museum and Heritage Park; provisions Reps. Richard Smith (131st); Vance Smith (129th); John Yates (73rd); Pete Warren (122nd); Tommy Smith (168th) and Bob Hanner (148th) Finance Committee 03/14/06

HB 1160

Taxable net income; certain companies; provide adjustments Reps. David Knight (126th); Steve Tumlin (38th); Howard Mosby (90th) and Larry O'Neal (146th) Finance Committee 03/14/06

HB 1168

Winery; tasting room; permit sales Reps. Ron Stephens (164th); Mark Burkhalter (50th); Butch Parrish (156th) and Amos Amerson (9th) Economic Development Committee 03/14/06
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HB 1178

Prescription drugs; unused; medically indigent persons; establish program Reps. Cecily Hill (180th); Mickey Channell (116th); Sharon Cooper (41st); Jeff Brown (69th); Charles Jenkins (8th) and Gene Maddox (172nd) Health and Human Services Committee 03/13/06

HB 1193

Vehicles; false or secret compartments; prohibit owning or operating Reps. David Knight (126th); Tom Rice (51st); Brooks Coleman (97th); David Ralston (7th) and Willie Talton (145th) Judiciary Committee 03/14/06

HB 1195

Civil case; complaints and judgments; change provisions Reps. Wendell Willard (49th); Steve Tumlin (38th); Wendell Wilkinson (52nd); Harry Geisinger (48th); Edward Lindsey (54th) and Mary Oliver (83rd) Judiciary Committee 03/14/06

HB 1216

All-terrain vehicles; law enforcement agencies; allow use Reps. Allen Freeman (140th); Tom Rice (51st); DuBose Porter (143rd); Willie Talton (145th); Charlice Byrd (20th) and Mark Hatfield (177th) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 03/14/06

HB 1223

County Board of Health; contracts; revise certain provisions Reps. Jeff Brown (69th); Sharon Cooper (41st); Larry O'Neal (146th); Terry Coleman (144th); Carl Epps (128th) and Ron Stephens (164th) Health and Human Services Committee 03/14/06

HB 1227

Agricultural Education Oversight Commission; create Reps. Terry England (108th); Brooks Coleman (97th); Tom McCall (30th); Jay Roberts (154th); Ellis Black (174th) and Tommy Benton (31st) Education and Youth Committee 03/14/06

HB 1228

Career and Technical Education Oversight Commission; create Reps. Terry England (108th); Brooks Coleman (97th); Tom McCall (30th); Jay Roberts (154th); Ellis Black (174th) and Tommy Benton (31st) Higher Education Committee 03/14/06

HB 1239

Education; annual instruction in criminal law; require Reps. Ed Seltzer (35th); Jerry Keen (179th); Mable Thomas (55th); Howard Maxwell (17th); Jeff May (111th) and Barry Loudermilk (14th) Education and Youth Committee 03/14/06

HB 1244

Motor fuel; public mass transit; change certain provisions Reps. Martin Scott (2nd); Stacey Reece (27th); Jill Chambers (81st); Roger Williams (4th); Tom Graves (12th) and Jay Neal (1st) Finance Committee 03/14/06

HB 1246

State flag; deceased Georgia elected state officials; provide Reps. E. Ernestine Howard (121st) and Quincy Murphy (120th) Rules Committee 03/13/06

HB 1248

Alcoholic beverages; comprehensive revision of provisions; provide Reps. Roger Williams (4th); Tom Dickson (6th) and Steve Tumlin (38th) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 03/14/06

HB 1249

Ad valorem taxation exemption; watercraft in inventory; provide Reps. Stacey Reece (27th); Ron Stephens (164th); Mickey Channell (116th); Carl Rogers (26th); James Mills (25th) and Burke Day (163rd) Finance Committee 03/14/06

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HB 1259

Private detectives and private security officers; licensing; revise Reps. Calvin Hill (21st); Sue Burmeister (119th); Burke Day (163rd) and David Ralston (7th) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 03/14/06

HB 1273

Security deposits; escrow accounts; change certain provisions Reps. Larry O'Neal (146th); Willie Talton (145th) and Greg Morris (155th) Special Judiciary Committee 03/14/06

HB 1279

Probate court; certain employees; state health benefit plan; provisions Reps. Mark Butler (18th); Richard Smith (131st); Donna Sheldon (105th); Tommy Smith (168th) and Wendell Willard (49th) Insurance and Labor Committee 03/14/06

HB 1282

Deeds; recording; provisions Reps. David Ralston (7th) and Larry O'Neal (146th) Special Judiciary Committee 03/14/06

HB 1290

Telephone service provider; customer records; prohibit sale or transfer Reps. Cecily Hill (180th); Jeff Lewis (15th); Roger Lane (167th) and Bob Lane (158th) Science and Technology Committee 03/14/06

HB 1294

Education; nonlapsing revenue of institutions; change certain provisions Reps. Bob Smith (113th); Johnny Floyd (147th) and Richard Royal (171st) Higher Education Committee 03/14/06

HB 1301

Sales and use tax exemption; certain food and groceries; food bank; provide Reps. Charles Martin (47th); Richard Royal (117th); Jill Chambers (81st); Paul Jennings (82nd); Martin Scott (2nd) and Ronald Forster (3rd) Finance Committee 03/13/06

HB 1302

Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; change certain provisions Reps. David Casas (103rd); Barry Fleming (117th); Melvin Everson (106th); Mike Coan (101st); Bobby Reese (98th) and Clay Cox (102nd) Judiciary Committee 03/14/06

HB 1305

Seed-Capital Fund; investments; provisions Reps. Amos Amerson (9th); Ron Stephens (164th); Bob Smith (113th); Richard Royal (171st) and Ronald Forster (3rd) Finance Committee 03/14/06

HB 1307

Georgia Register; publication; change certain provisions Reps. Barry Loudermilk (14th); Charles Martin (47th); Jeff Lewis (15th); Charlice Byrd (20th); Melvin Everson (106th) and Allen Freeman (140th) Science and Technology Committee 03/14/06

HB 1313

Eminent domain; comprehensive revision of provisions; provide Reps. Rich Golick (34th); Wendell Willard (49th); Glenn Richardson (19th); Jay Roberts (154th); Vance Smith (129th) and Steve Davis (109th) Judiciary Committee 03/13/06

HB 1316

High School Athletics Overview Committee; create Reps. Charles Martin (47th); Jay Roberts (154th); Stan Watson (91st); Mark Burkhalter (50th); Butch Parrish (156th) and Donna Sheldon (105th) Education and Youth Committee 03/13/06

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HB 1318

Board and Department of Corrections; employee benefits; provisions Reps. Terry Barnard (166th) State Institutions and Properties Committee 03/14/06

HB 1320

Environmental offenses; littering; revise provisions Reps. Lynn Smith (70th); Mark Burkhalter (50th); David Ralston (7th); Wendell Willard (49th); Tom Rice (51st) and Allen Freeman (140th) Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 03/13/06

HB 1323

Local government; infrastructure development districts; provide Reps. Larry O'Neal (146th); Jerry Keen (179th); Richard Royal (171st) and DuBose Porter (143rd) Economic Development Committee 03/14/06

HB 1335

Law enforcement officer; hiring; first offender record; review Reps. Burke Day (163rd); Mack Crawford (127th); Amos Amerson (9th); Billy Horne (71st); Bob Hanner (148th) and Lynmore James (135th) Judiciary Committee 03/14/06

HB 1341

Alpharetta, City of; homestead exemption; provisions Reps. Charles Martin (47th) and Jan Jones (46th) State and Local Governmental Operations 03/13/06

HB 1359

Georgia Assignment Pool Underwriting Authority; create Reps. Ronald Forster (3rd); John Meadows (5th); Tom Knox (24th) and Ben Harbin (118th) Insurance and Labor Committee 03/14/06

HB 1361

Redevelopment Powers Law; change certain definitions Reps. Charles Martin (47th); Richard Royal (171st); David Graves (137th) and Joe Wilkinson (52nd) Finance Committee 03/14/06

HB 1371

The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights; enact Reps. David Graves (137th); Earl Carter (159th); Ben Harbin (118th); Ron Stephens (164th) and Butch Parrish (156th) Insurance and Labor Committee 03/14/06

HB 1372

State health benefit plans; termination of coverage; provisions Rep. Ben Harbin (118th) Insurance and Labor Committee 03/14/06

HB 1391

State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; change provisions Rep. Mark Burkhalter (50th) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 03/14/06

HB 1392

Drivers; right of way violation; collision; provide penalties Reps. Bill Hembree (67th); Tom Rice (51st); Jack Murphy (23rd) and John Yates (73rd) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 03/14/06

HB 1403

Sales and use tax; certifying additional municipalities; change provisions Rep. Charles Martin (47th) Finance Committee 03/14/06

HB 1412

Certain government vehicles; clean and renewable fuels; require use Reps. Tommy Smith (168th); Hinson Mosley (178th); Ron Stephens (164th); Richard Royal (171st) and Ben Bridges (10th) Transportation Committee 03/14/06

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HB 1417

Administrative Office of the Courts; assist board of jury commissioners; allow Reps. David Ralston (7th); Barry Fleming (117th); Robert Mumford (95th) and Mack Crawford (127th) Judiciary Committee 03/14/06

HB 1421

Demand for trial; defendant present in court; require Reps. Barry Fleming (117th); David Ralston (7th) and Mark Hatfield (177th) Judiciary Committee 03/13/06

HB 1423

Gwinnett County; superior court; change terms Rep. Clay Cox (102nd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1424

Dogs; hunting; change certain provisions Reps. Tommy Smith (168th); Al Williams (165th); Mark Hatfield (177th); Chuck Sims (169th); Jay Roberts (154th) and Stan Watson (91st) Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 03/14/06

HB 1435

Voting; persons with disabilities; provisions Reps. Sue Burmeister (119th); Jeff Brown (69th); John Lunsford (110th) and Len Walker (107th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1436

Wine; restaurant patrons; resealed partially consumed bottle; authorize Reps. Bob Smith (113th); Earl Ehrhart (36th); Jill Chambers (81st); Karla Drenner (86th); Mark Burkhalter (50th) and Stephanie Benfield (85th) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 03/14/06

HB 1451

Long-term Care Partnership Program; revise certain definitions Reps. Donna Sheldon (105th); Tom Knox (24th); Len Walker (107th); Charlice Byrd (20th); Mickey Channell (116th) and John Meadows (5th) Health and Human Services Committee 03/14/06

HB 1456

Accident and sickness policy; age of dependent; provisions Reps. John Meadows (5th); Howard Maxwell (17th); Richard Smith (131st); Ronald Forster (3rd); Doug Holt (112th) and Steve Davis (109th) Insurance and Labor Committee 03/14/06

HB 1460

Shrimp and shrimping; lawful methods of; size of cast nets; change provisions Sen. Cecily Hill (180th); Bob Lane (158th); Butch Parrish (156th); Pete Warren (122nd) and Bobby Reese (98th) Insurance and Labor Committee 03/14/06

HB 1473

Social Security Act; certain waivers; require prior legislative approval Reps. Jeff Brown (69th); Mickey Channell (116th); Ron Stephens (164th); Jay Shaw (176th) and Earl Ehrhart (36th) Appropriations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1483

Quality Basic Education Act; amend provisions Rep. Don Parsons (42nd) Education and Youth Committee 03/14/06

HB 1484

Personal insurance; insurable interest; clarify circumstances Rep. Steve Tumlin (38th) Insurance and Labor Committee 03/14/06

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HB 1490

State park lakes; watercraft; change provisions Reps. Jon Burns (157th); Bob Lane (158th) and Charles Jenkins (8th) Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 03/14/06

HB 1496

Waycross Judicial Circuit; term of court; change Reps. Mark Hatfield (177th); Chuck Sims (169th); Tommy Smith (168th) and Hinson Moseley (178th) Judiciary Committee 03/13/06

HB 1497

Vicious dogs; requirements for owners; provide Reps. David Knight (126th); Jill Chambers (81st); Mark Burkhalter (50th) and Stephanie Benfield (85th) Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee 03/14/06

HB 1501

County ordinance violations; maximum fines; change provisions Reps. Edward Lindsey (54th) and Joe Wilkinson (52nd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1502

State revenue commissioner; property appraisal and assessment; provide Reps. Richard Royal (171st); Larry O'Neal (146th) and Jay Roberts (154th) Finance Committee 03/14/06

HB 1506

Businesses; revocation of certificate of registration; prohibit certain sales Reps. Penny Houston (170th); Mark Burkhalter (50th); Earl Ehrhart (36th); Richard Royal (171st); Ben Harbin (118th) and Jerry Keen (179th) Finance Committee 03/14/06

HB 1519

Dudley, City of; corporate limits; change Rep. Dubose Porter (143rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1521

Dublin, City of; corporate limits; change Rep. Dubose Porter (143rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1522

East Dublin, City of; corporate limits; change Rep. Dubose Porter (143rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1523

Banks County; school district ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; provide Rep. Jeanette Jamieson (28th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1524

Banks County; school district ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; provide Rep. Jeanette Jamieson (28th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1525

Banks County; school district ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; provide Rep. Jeanette Jamieson (28th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1526

Stephens County; school district ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; provide Rep. Jeanette Jamieson (28th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1527

Banks County; ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; provide Rep. Jeanette Jamieson (28th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

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HB 1528

Banks County; school district ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; provide Rep. Jeanette Jamieson (28th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1529

Stephens County; school district ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; provide Rep. Jeanette Jamieson (28th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1530

Stephens County; disabled veterans; homestead exemption; provide Rep. Jeanette Jamieson (28th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1531

Stephens County; service members killed in action; homestead exemption; provide Rep. Jeanette Jamieson (28th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1532

Stephens County; service members killed in action; homestead exemption; provide Rep. Jeanette Jamieson (28th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1533

Stephens County; board of commissioners; amend Rep. Jeanette Jamieson (28th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1534

Stephens County; disabled veterans; homestead exemption; provide Rep. Jeanette Jamieson (28th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1542

Contractors; licensing requirements; extend date Rep. David Ralston (7th) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 03/14/06

HB 1544

Rockdale County; Magistrate Court; certain qualifications; provide Reps. Robert Mumford (95th); Pam Stephenson (92nd) and Randall Mangham (94th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1545

Union City, City of; redevelopment; authorize Reps. Sharon Beasley-Teague (65th) and Virgil Fludd (66th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1554

Clayton, City of; corporate limits; change Rep. Charles Jenkins (8th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1555

Stockbridge, City of; new charter; provide Reps. Steve Davis (109th); Howard Mosby (90th) and Mike Barnes (78th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1557

Collins, City of; limitations on terms of service; repeal provision Rep. Terry Barnard (166th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1558

Sylvania, City of; corporate boundaries; change Rep. Jon Burns (157th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

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HB 1559

Guyton, City of; new charter; provide Reps. Jon Burns (157th) and Earl Carter (159th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1560

Miller County; State Court; change compensation Rep. Gerald Greene (149th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1561

Randolph County; Probate Court; clerk; provisions Rep. Gerald Greene (149th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1562

Richland, City of; corporate limits; change Rep. Bob Hanner (148th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1566

Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; amount of compensation; increase Reps. Calvin Hill (21st); Jack Murphy (23rd) and Charlice Byrd (20th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/13/06

HB 1572

Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit; Superior Court; provide salary supplement Reps. Jack Murphy (23rd); Tom Knox (24th) and Amos Amerson (9th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1573

Flowery Branch, City of; corporate limits; establish Rep. James Mills (25th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1574

Forsyth County; civil service system; exempt certain employees Reps. Jack Murphy (23rd); Tom Knox (24th) and Amos Amerson (9th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1575

Sales and use tax; educational purposes; certain districts; provisions Reps. James Mills (25th); Carl Rogers (26th); Stacey Reece (27th) and Tommy Benton (31st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1576

Forsyth County; solicitor-general; change provisions Reps. Tom Knox (24th); Jack Murphy (23rd) and Amos Amerson (9th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1577

Adairsville, City of; ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; provide Rep. Barry Loudermilk (14th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1578

Adairsville, City of; homestead exemption; disabled residents; provisions Rep. Barry Loudermilk (14th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1579

Adairsville, City of; homestead exemption; 65 years of age or older; provisions Rep. Barry Loudermilk (14th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1580

Adairsville, City of; homestead exemption; certain age and income; provisions Rep. Barry Loudermilk (14th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

HB 1581

Coweta County; board of education; group medical insurance; provisions Rep. Barry Loudermilk (14th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/14/06

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HB 1583

Coffee County; employment of marshals; provide Rep. Chuck Sims (169th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/15/06

HB 1584

Morgan County Building Authority; create Reps. Bob Smith (113th) and Doug Holt (112th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/15/06

HB 1586

Brunswick, City of; nomination of candidates; change provisions Reps. Jerry Keen (179th); Lane Rogers (167th) and Cecily Hill (180th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/15/06

HB 1591

Ball Ground, City of; redevelopment; authorize Reps. Calvin Hill (21st); Charlice Byrd (20th) and Jack Murphy (23rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/15/06

HB 1594

Lower Chattahoochee Regional Airport Authority; create Reps. Gerald Greene (149th) and Bob Hanner (148th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/15/06

HB 1597

Burke County; board of education; election; provide Reps. Alberta Anderson (123rd); Jimmy Lord (142nd) and John Burns (157th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/15/06

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