The Georgia Senate this week, Mar. 3, 2006

Amy's Law passes Senate, heads to House

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my Yates was just days away from her ninth birthday when she disappeared in April of 2004. Hours after a Levi's Call was put out, the little girl with long hair and an infectious smile was found murdered in the trailer

park where she lived in Carrollton. Her death stunned the entire community but they and

the rest of the state were even more shocked and appalled to learn that the little girl had been

murdered by another child.

Within days, it would be revealed that the alleged murderer could only be institutionalized for two to four years. This week, the Senate voted to change that law, giving Juvenile Court Judges more say in the sentencing of juveniles those under the age of 13 in murder cases. Those who fall under the proposed law could be sent to a juvenile facility or to a treatment center. Juveniles age 13 and up can be tried as adults.

"If you take a gun to school, you can receive a sentence of five years," Sen. Bill Hamrick of the 30th said after the legislation passed. "Under current law, the penalties for gun possession or stealing a car are harsher than those for murder."

Under Sen. Hamrick's bill, Senate Bill 522, children 12 and under who commit murder, can be locked up until age 21. Sen. Hamrick co-chaired the Juvenile Code Rewrite Study Commission last year to study all aspects of Georgia's juvenile code. Amy's Law came out of recommendations from that Study Commission. The Commission has been renewed for another year.

Amy's Law is limited to murder cases, and does not affect other serious crimes perpetrated by juveniles such as rape or armed robbery. The legislation passed 45-0 and now goes to the House of Representatives for debate.

Fighting may be over for dogs, cocks and . . . fish

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n a move to clarify Georgia's anti-dog fighting law, the Senate voted 52-4 to strengthen the law, banning dog fighting and making it illegal to train dogs to fight, then using them for that purpose in other states where the practice is legal.

During the debate, Sen. Steen Miles of the 43rd added an amendment to the legislation that

also would ban the "sport" of cockfighting adding "fish and fowl" to the measure.

"This is happening all over our state," Sen. Chip Rogers of the 21st, who sponsored the bill said. "This is something that is dangerous and something that should not be going on."

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Title Pawn legislation protects consumers and their cars, regulates industry

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awnbrokers will not be able to repossess vehicular units without first notifying the owners giving them the opportunity to pay up or lose their wheels. Under a measure sponsored by Sen. Hamrick, any business that

offers motor vehicle title pawns will be regulated by the Governor's Office of Consumer

Affairs and must be renewed every two years.

"We have to protect the consumer," Sen. Hamrick said. "Too often people don't understand what they are getting into when they enter into an agreement like this. Pawning your car title should be a short-term solution. All too often people use it to solve their long-term needs."

Under the provisions of the legislation, consumers will have 20 days to redeem their car, van or SUV by paying the principal, unpaid interest, pawnshop charges, and any repossession and storage fees. If the vehicle is not redeemed within the 20 days, the pawnbroker must sell the vehicle within 60 days and return any profit to the consumer.

The legislation also prohibits the accrual of interest and pawnshop charges on a member of the military who has pawned a vehicle and has been deployed to combat.

"As a result of this effort, we now have a bi-partisan measure that I believe addresses some of the most egregious problems connected with the title loan industry," Sen. Miles, who cosponsored the legislation, said.

Parents must OK school clubs kids join

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egislation that will require parents to give permission for their children to drop out of school was amended this week to mandate that parents also approve any club or extra-curricular activity their child participates in while attending a

public school in Georgia.

The amendment, sponsored by Sen. Nancy Schaefer of the 50th, compels parents to give prior approval if their child wants to join the drama club, the math club or the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Many speculate that the legislation came about after clubs that target gay and lesbian students started springing up in the State.

"For years and years no one made a decision for or against our children without first obtaining permission from parents," Sen. Schaefer said. "Suddenly that has changed. Now almost anyone can do whatever they want to our children. They don't even have to tell parents, much less ask for permission."

Sen. Dan Moody of the 56th sponsored Senate Bill 413 to make it more difficult for students to drop out of school before completing their diploma.

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Agriculture and Consumer Affairs
On Wednesday, March 1, Chairman John Bulloch of the 11th called the Committee to order to discuss two bills. Senate Bill 380, which will create an agricultural commodity commission for equines, was introduced by Sen. Brian Kemp of the 46th. He noted that a few small changes had been made at the suggestion of Department of Agriculture Veterinarian Dr. Sue Myers and from the Commission of Agriculture. The bill passed unanimously by Substitute. Rep. Tom McCall of the 30th introduced House Bill 1213 which requires dealers, brokers and poultry market operators to dispose of dead poultry in accordance with OCGA 4-5-5. It would also prohibit the slaughter of poultry on the premises of the dealer, broker or sales establishment. The primary concern, Rep. McCall said, is to do everything possible to prevent the emergence of avian flu. The bill passed unanimously out of Committee.
Appropriations
The Senate Appropriations Committee met to take up Senate Bill 556, legislation that will eliminate the Legislative Budget Office. The measure, which is sponsored by Sen. Jack Hill of the 4th, was given a do-pass recommendation. It now heads to the full Senate for consideration.
Banking and Financial Institutions
Chairman Bill Hamrick of the 30th called the meeting to order on Tuesday, February 28. Sen. Don Balfour of the 9th introduced Senate Bill 505, which exempts persons with an exclusive written agreement with a financial holding company from obtaining a mortgage broker/lender license. The Committee heard from Pete Robinson from Citigroup Management Corporation, who spoke in favor of the legislation. Then the Committee heard from Ronnie Rose, president of the Georgia Association of Mortgage Brokers, who spoke in opposition to the bill. Sen. Ralph Hudgens of the 47th offered an amendment to adjust a typographical error. Sen. Steve Thompson of the 33rd then made a motion to change the quorum requirement from seven members to five members. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. The Committee then unanimously passed SB 505 out of Committee by Substitute. The Committee then held a public hearing on 9-1-1 emergency service for ATMs. Sen. John Douglas of the 17th, sponsor of SB 513, explained the legislation to the Committee and yielded to questions. Michael Boyd, the husband of Kimberly Boyd who died in a carjacking four months ago, spoke to the Committee in favor of the legislation and answered questions about its implementation.
Economic Development and Tourism
The Committee met on Wednesday, March 1, and Sen. Cecil Staton of the 18th presented Senate Bill 414. The bill, known as the Rural Georgia Economic Development Act of 2006, would allow the creation of community improvement districts (CIDs) to improve and add to the infrastructure of rural Georgia counties. Neil Herring, a lobbyist for the Georgia chapter of the Sierra Club, spoke against the bill, citing concerns with several different aspects of the proposal. Gwin Copeland of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and Matthew Hicks of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) both spoke in favor of SB 414, if the changes they recommended were included in the bill. The legislation was amended to include GMA's recommended language, and language that Chairman Jeff Mullis of the 53rd suggested concerning the role of the Department of Community Affairs in the process. The Committee Substitute to SB 414 then passed unanimously as amended. Sen. Staton then presented the Committee Substitute to Senate Resolution 682, which proposes an amendment to the state constitution removing limitations on the types of property within a CID that can be subject to taxes, fees and assessments. The resolution accompanies SB 414, and it also passed by a unanimous vote.
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Education and Youth
Chairman Dan Moody of the 56th called a meeting to order on Tuesday, February 28, to consider two bills. Sen. Ronnie Chance of the 16th presented the Committee Substitute to House Bill 984, which incorporates the provisions of Senate Bill 424. The legislation will allow up to five excused absences for a student whose parent or guardian is on active duty in U.S. military service or the National Guard. The Committee Substitute to HB 984 passed unanimously. Sen. Nancy Schaefer of the 50th then presented SB 430, which would require parental consent prior to the mental screening of any student in a local school system. School social workers from Henry and Cobb Counties spoke against the legislation, stating the bill's definition of "mental screening" was too broad. Other educators and concerned citizens supported the legislation, saying that parental consent is crucial to a child's well-being in public school affairs. After a lengthy discussion, Sen. Moody held SB 430 in Committee for further study.
Ethics
The Senate Ethics Committee did not meet this week.
Finance
On Tuesday, February 28, Chairman Casey Cagle of the 49th called the meeting to order to discuss four bills and a resolution. Tom Daniel and Bill Bowes with the University System of Georgia introduced Senate Bill 562, authored by Sen. Dan Weber of the 40th. The bill would allow the University System to issue revenue bonds for certain Department of Adult and Technical Education and University System facilities, such as dorms, parking decks, etc. Bowes noted that this creates a valuable alternative to using general obligation bonds. Following questions from the Committee, the bill passed unanimously. House Bills 1157 and 1182 were introduced by Ed Many, Deputy Commissioner for Tax Administration with the Georgia Department of Revenue. HB 1157 provides income tax credits for employers who provide retraining programs for their employees. HB 1182 provides for a sales and use tax exemption for certain hall of fame attractions. Both bills passed unanimously out of Committee. Rep. Chuck Martin of the 47th introduced his bill, HB 560, which would amend the Official Code of Georgia regarding ascertainment of taxable property by changing certain provisions regarding the circumstances under which county boards of tax assessors can change the valuation of real property established on appeal. The bill passed unanimously out of Committee. Sen. Kasim Reed of the 35th came before the Committee to confirm that Senate Resolution 871 be assigned to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee rather than the Finance Committee.
Health and Human Services
On Tuesday, February 28, Chairman Don Thomas of the 54th called the meeting to order to discuss a number of bills. Senate Bill 349, which provides parents with information on meningococcal meningitis, passed unanimously out of Committee. SB 422 was introduced by sponsor Sen. Renee Unterman of the 45th. The bill, which would change the scope of chiropractic practice, drew speakers both in support and in opposition. Mark Bernardy with the Georgia Radiological Society spoke in support with the recommendation for three changes, including interpretation, self-referral and vicarious liability. Speaking in opposition to the legislation were Barry Doublestein, D.O., Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association; D. Ann Travis, M.D., Georgia Academy of Family Practice; Michael Greene, M.D., Medical Association of Georgia and Rick Ward with the Georgia Academy of Pediatricians. Robert Highsmith, attorney with Holland and Knight and representing the Georgia Chiropractic Association (GCA), spoke in support of the legislation. Aubrey Villines with the GCA also answered questions from the Committee. The Committee agreed to amend the language as recommended by Bernardy, and the bill passed unanimously out of committee as amended. Sen. Preston Smith of the 52nd gave the subcommittee report on SB 211, which would allow optometrists to prescribe four specific antibiotic drugs for their patients. Sen. Smith said that the subcommittee had talked with numerous individuals including optometrists and that the bill, as written, was not acceptable and recommended a "do not pass" vote. Following questions, the Committee gave the Senate a do not pass recommendation.
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Higher Education
The Senate Higher Education Committee met on Wednesday, March 1, 2006. At of press time, a summary was not available.
Insurance and Labor
Chairman Ralph Hudgens of the 47th called the meeting to order on Thursday, February 23. Sen. Chip Rogers of the 21st introduced Senate Bill 531, which changes provisions in uninsured motorist policy to narrow such policy to require the payment of insured damages for bodily injury, death or destruction of property. The Committee heard testimony from representatives of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and State Farm Insurance on a proposed amendment to the legislation. This amendment would limit the plaintiff's search for a missing defendant to a time period of 12 months. The Committee voted unanimously in favor of the amendment. SB 531 then passed out of Committee unanimously.
Interstate Cooperation
Chairman Ed Harbison of the 15th called the meeting to order on Tuesday, February 28. Rep. Ronald Forster of the 3rd introduced House Bill 1067, which names chairpersons from the Senate and House Committees on Interstate Cooperation to the Georgia Commission on Interstate Cooperation. The legislation also allows the commission to become a member in nonpartisan regional, national and international organizations that promote interstate or international cooperation. The bill passed out of Committee unanimously.
Judiciary
On Thursday, February 23, the Committee met to take up five bills on its agenda. Sen. John Bulloch of the 11th presented Senate Bill 533, which clarifies language in the model living will form, specifying exactly which life-sustaining procedures a declarant may or may not want. Chairman Preston Smith of the 52nd suspended action on the bill until a doctor was present to be certain that the language was clear enough. Sen. Bulloch then presented SB 534, which will give conservators the same responsibilities as other fiduciaries, such as trustees and executers. The bill passed unanimously. Sen. Judson Hill of the 32nd presented SB 542, which revises witness requirements for durable power of attorney for healthcare. Current law mandates that a patient execute a durable power of attorney for healthcare in front of two witnesses and an attending physician. This legislation allows a patient to execute in front of two witnessed, at least one of whom is a clinical staff member, social worker, social services worker, or, if the patient is in a nursing home, the medical director or a physician who is not participating in the patient's care. Beverly Tyler of the Georgia Health Decisions, Melanie McNeil of the Georgia Council of Aging and Brian Looby of the Medical Association of Georgia testified in support of the bill. Sen. Hill asked to make a few minor changes to the bill, and the bill passed unanimously by Substitute. Sen. Hill then presented the subcommittee's recommendations on SB 393, which will increase the penalties for stalking. After some discussion by the Committee, Sen. Smith recommended that the subcommittee continue to study the bill and report back at a later date. Sen. Greg Goggans of the 7th then brought SB 396 back before the Committee in the form of a Committee Substitute. The bill provides that a person has no duty to retreat when their life is threatened in any place they legally have the right to be. The Substitute includes immunity from civil liability when using justifiable force in self defense. Alice Johnson, representing Georgians for Gun Safety, spoke in opposition to the bill. The bill passed unanimously by Committee Substitute. The Committee then turned their attention back to SB 533, now having Dr. Richard Cohen present to testify that the language was indeed clear and easily understandable for those filling out a living will form. Upon his testimony, the bill passed unanimously by Substitute.
On Wednesday, March 1, the Committee met to take up four resolutions and one bill. Before discussing the bills, Sen. Smith indicated that the Committee would delay action on Senate Resolution 1048. Sen. Bill Hamrick of the 30th then presented SB 503, which enacts new regulations for indigent defense fees. Representatives of the Georgia Public Defenders Council were present to provide testimony and take questions on the bill. Sen. John Wiles of the 37th raised a concern that sections of the bill were in conflict with SB 203, passed earlier
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this session. Sen. Smith reserved action on the bill until copies of SB 203 could be provided to the Committee. Sen. Hamrick then presented SR 793, which adopts the standard for removal for cause of a public defender. After some discussion, Sen. Smith presented a Committee Substitute, and the resolution passed unanimously by Substitute. SR 954, which is a resolution providing for the ratification of the Personal Standards for Criminal Defense Representation in Indigent Criminal Cases, was adopted by the Georgia Public Defenders Standards Council. The resolution, also presented by Sen. Hamrick, passed unanimously. Sen. Hamrick then spoke to SR 955, which ratifies and approves the minimum performance standards promulgated by the Georgia Public Defenders Standards Council for representation of juveniles in delinquency cases. This resolution also passed with unanimous support. Sen. Smith then directed the Committee's attention back to SB 503. With a copy of SB 203 before them, Sen. Wiles moved that language in Section 1 be stricken to avoid conflict with SB 203. Three other amendments were also offered, two of which deleted language elsewhere in the bill and one which substituted language that revises the indigency determination standard. All four amendments were adopted, requiring a Committee Substitute. The Committee Substitute was adopted, and the bill passed unanimously by Substitute.
Natural Resources and Environment
The Committee met Thursday, February 23, and was called to order by Chairman Ross Tolleson of the 20th. Sen. Chip Pearson of the 51st returned with a Substitute to Senate Bill 510, which seeks to give property owners the opportunity for relief when additional stream buffer mandates are imposed by local governments. Wayne Allen, Deputy Legislative Counsel, walked through the changes section by section. The Substitute would allow landowners to build a single-family dwelling within the additional buffer area, so long as certain criteria are met and approved by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD). The exemptions for single-family dwellings apply to standards for buffers along streams, water supply reservoirs, and standards for land use activities and densities. It also directs the EPD to grant variances for land-disturbing activities so long as certain criteria are met, and allows local governments to develop storm-water management ordinances in lieu of complying with minimum standards set by EPD. The variances and storm-water management ordinances apply only to buffers along streams and water supply reservoirs in small water supply watersheds. Following Sen. Pearson's presentation of the bill, former Senator Guy Middleton and Steve Gooch, chairman of County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill. Jim Stokes of the Georgia Conservancy and the Water Coalition, Betsy Nicholas of the Upper Chattahoochee River Keeper and Mark Woodall of the Sierra Club testified in opposition of the bill. Tom Gehl of the Georgia Municipal Association and Todd Edwards of the Association of County Commissioners, who previously opposed the bill, testified that the Substitute was a reasonable compromise, and eliminated their concerns with the legislation. SB 510 then passed by Substitute by a vote of 5 to 2.
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Chairman Brian Kemp of the 46th called the meeting to order on Monday February 27. Committee members heard the final public hearing on Senate Bill 529, the Georgia Security/Immigration Compliance Act. Susan Martarell, a social worker in metro Atlanta, told members that the bill could have a negative impact on public health. D. A. King testified that he supports the bill because it will begin to make the State enforce the rule of law covering illegal immigrants. Several public health workers also stated that the bill's impact on public health could cause major problems for emergency rooms in the State. Landscape company owner Jeff Herman told the Committee that his business has seen significant impact from his competition because of their use of undocumented workers. Herman wants a level playing field and says that the use of undocumented workers makes it impossible to compete. Several others offered testimony both for and against the bill.
The Committee met again on Tuesday, February 28. Sen. Kemp introduced Senate Resolution 1025. The bill proposes creation of a constitutional amendment for a horse tag to promote the equine industry in Georgia. Sen. Chip Rogers of the 21st then presented SB 529 for final vote. Sen. Rogers thanked the Committee and Sen. Sam Zamarripa of the 36th for their hard work on this final version of the Georgia Security/Immigration Compliance Act. After detailing the changes to the Committee Substitute, including new regulations to crack down on notario who prey on immigrants by offering legal help to gain citizenship. The
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Committee approved the bill by a vote of 6-2. Sen. Jeff Mullis of the 53rd presented SB 581. This bill allows the State's public safety training center to provide Emergency Medical Training. Sen. Mullis stated that the training is in line with other programs offered at the center. The bill passed out of Committee unanimously.
Reapportionment and Redistricting
The Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee did not meet this week.
Regulated Industries and Utilities
The Committee met on Monday, February 27, to consider Senate Resolution 865. Chairman Mitch Seabaugh of the 28th presented SR 865, which urges electric utilities to study the feasibility of building new nuclear power plants in Georgia. Representatives of the Sierra Club and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy spoke against the resolution, stating that the cost of constructing a new nuclear plant in the State would be exorbitant. Public Service Commissioner H. Doug Everett and representatives of Georgia Power spoke in favor of the legislation, saying that Georgia will need more baseline power capacity by 2010. SR 865 passed out of Committee by a vote of 5 to 1.
Retirement
On Thursday, February 23, Chairman Bill Heath of the 31st called the meeting to order to discuss several bills. Bob Carter, secretary-treasurer of the Georgia Probate Court Judges' Retirement Fund, spoke on behalf of House Bill 251, which would allow a judge to designate as his beneficiary a person other than a spouse with whom the member has a familiar relationship through blood, marriage or adoption. Legislative counsel David Bundrick noted that the bill cannot be introduced in the Senate until it is certified by legal counsel. Following questions from the Committee, the bill passed unanimously out of Committee. Jim Maynard, secretary-treasurer of the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, discussed HB 660, which would allow members to obtain creditable service for a break in service as a result of active military duty, and would change provisions relating to the calculation of creditable service by authorizing the Board to calculate those services on a monthly rather than an annual basis. The bill unanimously passed by Substitute. HB 809 was introduced by its sponsor, Rep. David Knight of the 126th and Sen. Johnny Grant of the 25th. The legislation amends provisions relating to survivors' benefits for members of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund by providing a post-retirement benefit adjustment for certain retired members who are receiving benefits as of July 1, 2006. Following discussion and questions from Sen. Ralph Hudgens of the 47th and Sen. Judson Hill of the 32nd, additional insight was provided by Bundrick and by Carol Schwinne with the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts. The bill passed out of Committee unanimously.
Rules
The Senate Rules Committee did not meet this week.
Science and Technology
Chairman David Shafer of the 48th called the meeting to order on Wednesday, March 1. Sen. Shafer presented Senate Bill 596, which creates the Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Initiative and the New Born Umbilical Cord Blood Bank. The legislation also makes it illegal for any person or entity to perform human cloning, or to ship and receive an embryo produced by human cloning. The Committee heard testimony from medical experts, who supported the bill, and audience members, who opposed the definitions of human cloning. Sen. Shafer decided to hold the bill to hear further public comments.
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Special Judiciary
On Wednesday, March 1, Chairman Michael Meyer von Bremen of the 12th called the meeting to order to discuss several bills. Representative Howard Maxwell of the 17th introduced House Bill 594. The legislation would allow bail bondsmens' fees to include not only the principle, but also all applicable surcharges. The bill passed unanimously out of Committee. Sen. Joseph Carter of the 13th introduced Senate Bill 573, which would allow condominium developers to withdraw escrow funds in excess of one percent of the purchase price of the condominium to fund construction and development of the property. This would apply only to properties worth more than $150,000. The bill passed unanimously out of Committee. There was a brief discussion of SB 564, sponsored by Sen. Meyer von Bremen, but no vote was taken. SB 564 would amend the O.C.G.A. to provide that an agreement of mandatory arbitration contain certain notices. Sen. David Adelman of the 42nd took over as chairman of the Committee and presented HB 912. The Committee heard from Roger Martin who said that the Georgia Hospital Association and the Georgia Trial Lawyers, as well as the State Bar of Georgia, had approved the Substitute, which amends current provisions relating to discovery of nonparties. The bill, having been discussed in a previous meeting, was passed unanimously out of Committee.
State and Local Governmental Operations
Senator John Wiles of the 37th called the meeting to order on February 28. Sen. Jeff Mullis of the 53rd introduced Senate Bill 524 for a public hearing and consideration by the Committee. The bill prevents local noise ordinances from being put into place and allows landowners to use off-road vehicles on their property for training and sport. It includes a 100-yard buffer from residences around the land for noise purposes. Jim Grubiak with the ACCG and Lamar Norton with the GMA stated that they have reservations with the bill, because it would remove control of noise ordinances from the hands of local government. John Clayton with the Southern Strategy Group told the Committee that his group supports the bill because it will help protect the rights of property owners. The bill passed out of Committee with unanimous support. Sen. Seth Harp of the 29th introduced SB 563. The bill increases the per-diem pay for Superior Court Bailiffs in Georgia from $70 to $100 a day. The bill passed out of Committee with unanimous support.
State Institutions and Property
Chairman Johnny Grant of the 25th called the meeting to order on March 1 to discuss Senate Bill 592, which allows the public sale of surplus items by the Department of Administrative Services at a fixed price. Sen. Grant stated that the sales could generate a great deal of new revenue, by allowing the public more access to the property and eliminating the bidding process for the sale of the less profitable items. Steve Ekin with the Department of Administrative Services told the Committee they have had tremendous results with the online auction for surplus. Some items, like desks and computers, not sell as well online and could be better sold at a flat rate. After discussion, the bill was passed out of Committee with unanimous support.
Transportation
Vice-Chairman Jim Whitehead, Sr. of the 24th called the Committee to order on Thursday, February 23, for a public hearing on House Bill 294. Sen. Don Balfour of the 9th and Rep. Melvin Everson of the 106th presented the Committee Substitute to HB 294, which would allow a county or municipality to use a photographic speed-measuring system in school zones during normal school hours. Proposed fines for speeding in a school zone would be no more than $100. Representatives of Snellville and Gwinnett County Police and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety spoke in favor of the bill.
The Committee reconvened on Tuesday, February 28, to hear several pieces of legislation. Sen. Ross Tolleson of the 20th presented Senate Resolution 433, which designates the Mayor Johnny Bradfield Highway in Telfair County. SR 433 passed by a unanimous vote. Next, Sen. Tolleson presented SR 434, which designates Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. in Telfair County. SR 434 also passed through unanimously. Sen. Balfour and Rep. Everson appeared again before the Committee to present HB 294, which was heard during the last
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meeting. Sen. Balfour stated there were no significant changes to the bill since the last meeting, and HB 294 passed by a unanimous vote. Sen. John Wiles of the 37th presented SR 848, designating the Antoine J. Holt Memorial Bridge, and the resolution passed by a unanimous vote. Sen. Wiles then presented SR 849, which would designate the Kimberly Boyd Memorial Bridge. Mike Boyd then spoke to the Committee, saying the dedication would be a great honor to his wife Kimberly, who was abducted and killed last year. SR 849 passed through Committee unanimously. Sen. Wiles and Rep. Harry Geisinger of the 48th presented HB 854, which repeals the prohibition of the sale or exchange of public transportation tokens, transfers, transaction cards or tickets without consent. After a representative of MARTA spoke in favor of the bill, it passed by a unanimous vote. Sen. Judson Hill of the 32nd and Rep. Joe Wilkinson of the 52nd presented the Committee Substitute to HB 1190, which will improve the ability of the State Road and Tollway Authority to pursue those who repeatedly violate toll requirements. HB 1190 passed by a vote of 10 to 2. Sen. Bill Heath of the 31st and Rep. Tom Graves of the 12th presented HB 1106, which changes the weight of vehicle and load requirements for those hauling construction aggregates such as gravel or dirt. HB 1106 also passed by a unanimous vote.
Veterans and Military Affairs
Chairman John Douglas of the 17th called the meeting to order on Thursday, February 23. Jace Walden, First Lieutenant in the Georgia National Guard, testified before the Committee in favor of a Committee Substitute to Senate Bill 538, which would create special license plates honoring veterans of the Global War on Terrorism and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Substitute would allow spouses of National Guard members to keep the free license plate when the member is killed in combat. The Substitute passed unanimously out of Committee. Walden also spoke to SB 539, which creates a special license plate for veterans of the Global War on Terrorism and Enduring Freedom. The bill passed out of Committee unanimously. Senator Emanuel Jones of the 10th introduced SB 402, which would create free license plates for Bronze Star recipients. However, Sen. Douglas requested Sen. Jones look into getting a fiscal note and review the requirement of a front/back license plate before bringing the bill before the Committee next week. The Committee also passed House Resolution 1425, recognizing the United Services Organization, unanimously. Sen. Seth Harp of the 29th then introduced SB 523, which creates a Gold Star license plate honoring the family members of service members killed in action. SB 523 passed out of Committee unanimously.
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SR 962

Potter Street Elementary School; congratulate Sen. John Bulloch (11th) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

SR 963

Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; recognize March 8, 2006 Sens. John Bulloch (11th) and Ross Tolleson (20th) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

SR 964

Isom, Mr. James Melton; recognize Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

SR 965

Donald, Sharon Taylor; commend Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

SR 966

Crow, Sherrie Bridges; commend Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

SR 967

Ferguson, Robin; commend Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

SR 968

Phelps, Elizabeth Patrice; commend Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

SR 969

Goodloe, Jan; commend Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

SR 970

Bundschu, Susan; commend Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

SR 971

Kandrach, Anna H.; commend Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

SR 972

Ghilardi, Colleen; commend Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

SR 973

Weber, Glenda; commend Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

SR 974

McClamb, Yolanda Simuel; commend Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

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SR 975 SR 976 SR 977
SR 978 SR 979 SR 980 SR 981 SR 982 SR 983 SR 984 SR 985 SR 986 SR 987 SR 988 SR 989

Hampton, Miss Adria; recognize Sens. Chip Rogers (21st); Judson Hill (32nd) and John Wiles (37th) Read and Adopted 02/23/06
Ernstes, Ryan; recognize Sens. Chip Rogers (21st); John Wiles (37th) and Bill Stephens (27th) Read and Adopted 02/23/06
Youth Assembly/Junior Youth Assembly; commend Sens. Bill Heath (31st); Tommie Williams (19th); Eric Johnson (1st); Dan Moody (56th) and Bill Stephens (27th) Read and Adopted 02/23/06
Town of Thunderbolt; commemorating 150th anniversary Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06
Holloway, Technical Sergeant Clayton E.; congratulate Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06
Scroggs, Master Sergeant Sandra; congratulate Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06
Braman, Captain Gretchen; congratulate Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06
Lewis, Senior Airman Samuel L.; congratulate Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06
Sullivan, Tammy Paige; congratulate Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06
Nguyen, Hongchau N.; congratulate Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06
Dixon, Merritt Woodhull "Quint"; congratulate Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06
Smalls, Regina A.; congratulate Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06
St. Philip Monumental A.M.E. Church; recognize Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and Adopted 02/23/06
Stonecypher, Mr. James Groves; condolences Sen. John Douglas (17th) Read and Adopted 02/23/06
Douglas, Mrs. Katherine Gilmer; condolences Sen. John Douglas (17th) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

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SR 990

Bethany Nursing Center; commend Sen. Jack Hill (4th) Read and Adopted 02/23/06

SR 991

Hoffmeyer, Allen; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Johnny Grant (25th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 992

Caylor, Jennifer M.; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Don Thomas (54th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 993

Willis, Blake K.; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 994

McGill, Emily R.; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Tim Golden (8th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 995

Broman, Elizabeth J.; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Casey Cagle (49th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 996

Lanier, Dwight David; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Casey Cagle (49th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 997

Salter, Joy Elizabeth; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Ross Tolleson (20th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 998

Kelly, Joseph M.; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and John Bulloch (11th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 999

Fowler, Angelica L.; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1000

Luders, Brandon; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Vincent Fort (39th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1001

Davenport, Drew; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Greg Goggans (7th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1002

Lane, Darin M.; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Greg Goggans (7th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1003

Lee, Adam; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Preston Smith (52nd) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1004

Frady, Leigha A.; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and George Hooks (14th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1005

Howard, Edward; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
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SR 1006

Anderson, Yolanda C.; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and George Hooks (14th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1007 SR 1008 SR 1009

Mayhew, Laura Lynn; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and John Wiles (37th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
Murdock, Jeffery Z.; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Ronnie Chance (16th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06 Svendsen, Amanda; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1010 SR 1011

Heyward, Quentin A.; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
Dye III, Herbert J.; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Eric Johnson (1st) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1012

Cabinian, Melissa; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Brian Kemp (46th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1013 SR 1014

Smoot, Barbara; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Doug Stoner (6th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
Garrett, Kathi Lea; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Jack Hill (4th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1015

Rose, Joseph Daniel; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Jack Hill (4th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1016 SR 1017

Jaiteh, Suwaibou; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Sam Zamarripa (36th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
Parks, Robbie; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Robert Brown (26th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1018

Mehmood, Seleha Hina; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Dan Weber (40th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1019

Beasley, Leigh; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th); Terrell Starr (44th) and Valencia Seay (34th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1020

Jimoh, Olanrewaju Y.; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Mitch Seabaugh (28th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

SR 1021

Ward, Katherine Ava; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th); Sam Zamarripa (36th) and Vincent Fort (39th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06

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Cargile, Kathryn Bayman; commend Sens. Seth Harp (29th) and Ed Tarver (22nd) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
Hinds, Kalon J.; commend Sens. Seth Harp and Ed Tarver (22nd) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
Maw, Michael Joseph William; commend Sens. Seth Harp and Joseph Carter (13th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
CA: License Plates; specially designed; provide for dedication of certain revenue; support/promote equine industry Sen. Brian Kemp (46th) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 02/28/06
Stanford, Miss Jenna Morgan; recognize Sens. Joseph Carter (13th) and George Hooks (14th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
Court Surcharges and Additional Fines, Senate Study Committee; create Sens. John Wiles (37th); Seth Harp (29th); Bill Hamrick (30th); Don Balfour (9th) and David Adelman (42nd) Judiciary Committee 02/28/06
Dr. Luke Glenn Garrett, Jr. Memorial Highway; dedicate Sen. Steve Thompson (33rd) Transportation Committee 02/28/06
Glass, Mr. Sherwin; commend Sens Bill Stephens (27th) and David Adelman (42nd) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
Georgia Capital Punishment Study Commission; create; study of death penalty; provide for powers; duties Sens. Vincent Fort (39th); Horacena Tate (38th); Regina Thomas (2nd); Valencia Seay (34th) and Sam Zamarripa (36th) Judiciary Committee 02/28/06
Hardman, Dr. Ann L.; recognize Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
Hardman, Chasity R.; congratulate Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; recognize Sen. Joseph Carter (13th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
SGT Mathew Vincent Gibbs Memorial Bridge; dedicate Sen. Greg Goggans (7th) Transportation Committee 02/28/06
St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Chairman James "Jay" Burke III; recognize Sens. Regina Thomas (2nd) and Eric Johnson (1st) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
Macon Day in Atlanta-Taste of Macon; observing February 28, 2006 Sen. Robert Brown (26th) Read and Adopted 02/28/06
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SR 1037 SR 1038 SR 1039 SR 1040 SR 1041 SR 1042
SR 1043
SR 1044
SR 1045 SR 1046 SR 1047 SR 1048 SR 1049

Henry County High School Varsity Baseball Team; congratulate Sens. John Douglas (17th); Emanuel Jones (10th) and Terrell Starr (44th) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
8U McDonough Dawgs Baseball Team; commend Sens. John Douglas (17th); Emanuel Jones (10th) and Terrell Starr (44th) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Piedmont Healthcare; commend Sens. Judson Hill (32nd); Valencia Seay (34th); Dan Moody (56th); Chip Pearson (51st); Kasim Reed (35th); John Wiles (37th) and others Read and Adopted 03/01/06
CA: private property; governmental actions; provide additional methods Sens. Chip Pearson (51st); Nancy Schaefer (50th); Don Balfour (9th); Tommie Williams (19th) and Eric Johnson (1st) Judiciary Committee 03/01/06
Hoard, Mr. Ed; commend Sens. Brian Kemp (46th) and Ralph Hudgens (47th) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
University of Georgia Gymnastics Team; commend Sens. Brian Kemp (46th); Ralph Hudgens (47th); Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th); Tommie Williams (19th) and Eric Johnson (1st) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
University of Georgia Women's Swimming Team; commend Sens. Brian Kemp (46th); Ralph Hudgens (47th); Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th); Tommie Williams (19th) and Eric Johnson (1st) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
University of Georgia Football Team; commend Sens. Brian Kemp (46th); Ralph Hudgens (47th); Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th); Tommie Williams (19th) and Eric Johnson (1st) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Kidney Cancer Awareness Month; recognize March Sens. Don Thomas (54th); Greg Goggans (7th); Preston Smith (52nd); Renee Unterman (45th); Dan Moody (56th); Dan Weber (40th) and others Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Cumbee, Clayton Andrew; Eagle Scout; commend Sen. Joseph Carter (13th) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Griffeth, Brandon Duggar; Eagle Scout; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Indigence Standard; ratifying minimum standard; fiscal impact Sens. Bill Hamrick (30th) and Preston Smith (52nd) Judiciary Committee 03/01/06
DeKalb County School System; congratulate Sens. Emanuel Jones (10th); Gloria Butler (55th): Steen Miles (43rd); Curt Thompson (5th); David Adelman (42nd) and Dan Weber (40th) Read and Adopted 03/01/06

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SR 1050
SR 1051 SR 1052 SR 1053 SR 1054 SR 1055 SR 1056 SR 1057 SR 1058 SR 1059 SR 1060

Southwest DeKalb High School's Advanced Placement United States History Students; commend Sens. Emanuel Jones (10th); Gloria Butler (55th); Steen Miles (43rd); Curt Thompson (5th); David Adelman (42nd) and Dan Weber (40th) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Boy Scout Day in Georgia; recognize March 1, 2006 Sens. John Wiles (37th); Eric Johnson (1st); Don Balfour (9th); Tommie Williams (19th); Jeff Mullis (53rd); Judson Hill (32nd) and others Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Craig, Mrs. Lucille; commend Sens. Bill Stephens (27th) and Chip Pearson (51st) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Banister, Mr. Barry W.; condolences Sens. Judson Hill (32nd) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Large, Jr., Lance Corporal Samuel W.; condolences Sens. Bill Hamrick (30th) and Mitch Seabaugh (28th) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Chandler, Jr., Colonel John Chapple; condolences Sens. Bill Hamrick (30th) and Mitch Seabaugh (28th) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Walker, Ms. Pam; commend Sens. Bill Hamrick (30th) and Kasim Reed (35th) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Goggans, Matthew; Eagle Scout; commend Sens. Bill Hamrick (30th) and Kasim Reed (35th) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Bird, Mr. Claude E.; commend Sen. Tommie Williams (19th) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Henry; congratulate Sen. Tommie Williams (19th) Read and Adopted 03/01/06
Turpin, Ms. Alexa; recognize Sens. Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th) and George Hooks (14th) Read and Adopted 03/01/06

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SB 584

Henry County, State Court; provide additional judge; appointment; term of office Sens. Emanuel Jones (10th); John Douglas (17th) and Terrell Starr (44th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 02/23/06

SB 585

Tax Executions; provide ad valorem property taxes/assessments governed by Title 48; purchase/transfer of rights Sens. David Shafer (48th); Dan Moody (56th) and Don Balfour (9th) Finance Committee 02/23/06

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SB 586 SB 587 SB 588 SB 589 SB 590 SB 591 SB 592 SB 593 SB 594 SB 595 SB 596

Used Motor Vehicles Parts Dealers; mercury courtesy light switches removed; notify scrap metal processor Sens. Bill Heath (31st); Preston Smith (52nd); Chip Pearson (51st); Judson Hill (32nd); Greg Goggans (7th) and Seth Harp (29th) Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 02/23/06
Health; provide delegation of postoperative care for patient; eye surgery; definitions; comanagement agreements Sens. Preston Smith (52nd); Don Thomas (54th); Judson Hill (32nd) and Greg Goggans (7th) Health and Human Services Committee 02/23/06
Social Security Numbers; prohibit the use/display of; specified circumstances Sens. Chip Rogers (21st); David Shafer (48th) and Cecil Staton (18th) Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee 02/23/06
Jones County, Board of Education; nonpartisan elections; provide election of members Sens. Cecil Staton (18th) and Johnny Grant (25th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 02/23/06
Voters Registration; participation by nonauthorized private entities Sens. Gloria Butler (55th); Sam Zamarripa (36th); Regina Thomas (2nd); Horacena Tate (38th); Valencia Seay (34th); Robert Brown (26th) and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 02/23/06
Georgia Vote Count Protection Act; permanent tangible paper record Sens. Vincent Fort (39th); David Shafer (48th); Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th); Horacena Tate (38th) and Steve Henson (41st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 02/23/06
Disposition of Surplus Property; sale of certain property by fixed price Sens. Johnny Grant (25th); Jack Hill (4th); Brian Kemp (46th) and Seth Harp (29th) State Institutions and Property Committee 02/23/06
Henry County; provide for advisory referendum election; certain districts Sen. John Douglas (17th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 02/23/06
Scholarships; grants; loans; determine eligibility; provide for weighting of grades for honors, advanced placement courses Sens. Michael Meyers von Bremen (12th); Tim Golden (8th); Curt Thompson (5th); Robert Brown (26th) and Kasim Reed (35th) Higher Education Committee 02/28/06
Hope Scholarship; reporting system for purposes of qualification; change data; provide notice Sens. Michael Meyers von Bremen (12th); Tim Golden (8th); Curt Thompson (5th); Robert Brown (26th) and Kasim Reed (35th) Higher Education Committee 02/28/06
Delivering the Cure; Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Initiative Act; provide for creation of commission; definitions; donations Sens. David Shafer (48th); Casey Cagle (49th); Joseph Carter (13th); Brian Kemp (46th); Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) and Don Thomas (54th) Health and Human Services Committee 02/28/06

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SB 597 SB 598 SB 599 SB 600 SB 601 SB 602 SB 603 SB 604 SB 605 SB 606 SB 607 SB 608

Tax Appeal Procedures; recovery of certain appeal costs by taxpayer; change provisions Sens. Chip Pearson (51st); Don Balfour (9th); Casey Cagle (49th); J. B. Powell (23rd); Nancy Schaefer (50th) and Bill Heath (31st) Finance Committee 02/28/06
Sexual Offender; provide for requirements; entering a school, day-care center; penalties Sens. Jeff Mullis (53rd); Casey Cagle (49th); Bill Stephens (27th); Brian Kemp (46th); Nancy Schaefer (50th) and Dan Moody (56th) Judiciary Committee 02/28/06
Land Surveyors; eligibility for certification; change requirements; definition Sens. Ross Tolleson (20th); Casey Cagle (49th) and John Bulloch (11th) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 02/28/06
Death Penalty; provide moratorium on administration of death sentence Sens. Vincent Fort (39th); Horacena Tate (38th); Regina Thomas (2nd); Valencia Seay (34th) and Sam Zamarripa (36th) Special Judiciary Committee 02/28/06
Georgia Public Safety Training Center; emergency medical personnel; provide training; change certain provisions Sens. Jeff Mullis (53rd) and Don Thomas (54th) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 02/28/06
Human Resources, Dept.; mental health; require privatization of one/more state facilities; provide contracts Sens. Preston Smith (52nd); Jeff Mullis (53rd); Brian Kemp (46th) and Bill Stephens (27th) Health and Human Services Committee 02/28/06
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; enactment of rules/regulations; practitioner; revise definition Sens. Don Thomas (54th); Greg Goggans (7th); Don Balfour (9th); Tommie Williams (19th); Renee Unterman (45th) and Jeff Mullis (53rd) Health and Human Services Committee 02/28/06
Buffer Zones; provide for current use assessment for undeveloped land areas Sens. Seth Harp (29th); Ross Tolleson (20th) and Ed Harbison (15th) Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 02/28/06
Georgia Student Finance Authority; provide for direct loans; postsecondary institutions; definitions; eligibility requirements Sens. Seth Harp (29th); Bill Hamrick (30th); Steve Henson (41st); Don Balfour (9th); David Adelman (42nd) and Cecil Staton (18th) Higher Education Committee 02/28/06
Funerals; prohibit disruptive conduct; elements of offenses; provide criminal penalty Sens. John Douglas (17th); Johnny Grant (25th) and Nancy Schaefer (50th) Judiciary Committee 02/28/06
Physicians; prohibit certain activities in business establishments Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) Health and Human Services Committee 02/28/06
Social Circle, City of; new charter; provide for corrections; oath, rules, procedures; rules and regulations Sen. John Douglas (17th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/01/06
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Hampton, City of; reincorporate; provide new charter; boundaries/powers of the city Sen. John Douglas (17th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/01/06
Charter Schools; virtual/remote setting; computer/internet based instruction for students Sens. Dan Moody (56th); Don Balfour (9th); Terrell Starr (44th); Don Thomas (54th) and Ronnie Chance (16th) Education and Youth Committee 03/01/06
Long-term Care Partnership Program; revise certain definitions Sens. Greg Goggans (7th); Tommie Williams (19th); Nancy Schaefer (50th) and Preston Smith (52nd) Health and Human Services Committee 03/01/06
Hunting; vicinity of feeds; change certain provisions; provide penalties Sens. John Bulloch (11th); Greg Goggans (7th); Tommie Williams (19th) and George Hooks (14th) Natural Resources and the Environment Committee 03/01/06
Farmers' Markets; provide safety/security; law enforcement on the premises Sens. John Bulloch (11th); Brian Kemp (46th); Ralph Hudgens (47th); Ed Tarver (22nd) and Steve Henson (41st) Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee 03/01/06
Women, Infants, and Children Program; violation by vendor; require notice Sens. John Bulloch (11th); Don Balfour (9th); Jack Hill (4th); George Hooks (14th); Tim Golden (8th) and Ed Harbison (15th) Health and Human Services Committee 03/01/06
Alapaha Judicial Circuit; superior courts; change term of court Sen. Greg Goggans (7th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/01/06
Cobb Judicial Circuit; supplement paid to each judge of superior court Sens. John Wiles (37th); Judson Hill (32nd); Doug Stoner (6th); Steve Thompson (33rd) and Chip Rogers (21st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/01/06
Teachers/School Personnel Policy; provide grievance policy; revise certain definitions; provisions Sen. John Wiles (37th) Education and Youth Committee 03/01/06
Quality Basic Education Act; eligibility of enrollment; children in custody; Dept. of Human Resources/ Juvenile Justice; change provisions Sen. Dan Moody (56th) Education and Youth Committee 03/01/06

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HR 1081

Joint Higher Education Finance and Formula Study Committee; create Reps. Bob Smith (113th); Earl Ehrhart (36th); Ben Harbin (118th); Richard Royal (171st); Johnny Floyd (147th) and Chuck Scheid (22nd) Finance Committee 02/28/06

HR 1259

Chatham, Coweta, Douglas, Grady, and Muscogee counties; easements; authorize Rep. Terry Barnard (166th) State Institutions and Properties Committee 02/28/06

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HR 1395

Wiley T. Nixon Capitol Post Office; name Reps. Barry Loudermilk (14th); Glenn Richardson (19th); Jerry Keen (179th); DuBose Porter (143rd); Carolyn Hugley (133rd) and Calvin Smyre (132nd) State Institutions and Property Committee 03/01/06

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HB 343

Valdosta State University's Peach State Summer Theatre; designate official musical theatre Reps. Ron Borders (175th); Ellis Black (174th); Jay Shaw (176th) and Penny Houston (170th) Rules Committee 03/01/06

HB 363

Motor vehicles; state vehicles; license plates; requirements Reps. Jack Murphy (23rd); Tom Rice (51st) and Alan Powell (29th) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 02/28/06

HB 376

Juries; exemption; caregivers of certain children Reps. Barry Loudermilk (14th); Barry Fleming (117th); John Lunsford (110th); Jeff Lewis (15th) and Earl Ehrhart (36th) Judiciary Committee 02/23/06

HB 513

Drivers' licenses; certain records; furnish to Georgia Bureau of Investigation Reps. Austin Scott (153rd) and Burke Day (163rd) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 03/01/06

HB 883

Georgia Procurement Registry; certain bid advertisements; local governments Reps. John Lunsford (110th); David Knight (126th); John Yates (73rd); Willie Talton (145th); Barry Loudermilk (14th) and Mary Oliver (83rd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 02/23/06

HB 881

Dispensing opticians; apprenticeship program; amend requirements Reps. Jill Chambers (81st); Sue Burmeister (119th); Karla Drenner (86th); Michele Henson (87th); Stacey Reece (27th) and Carl Rogers (26th) Health and Human Services Committee 02/23/06

HB 986

Depositions; persons who are not legal U.S. residents; provisions Reps. John Lunsford (110th); Earl Ehrhart (36th); David Ralston (7th); Wendell Willard (49th) and Edward Lindsey (54th) Judiciary Committee 02/23/06

HB 1023

Marriage contract; age of majority; provisions Reps. Bobby Franklin (43rd); Ronald Forster (3rd); Wendell Willard (49th); Roger Lane (167th); Jay Neal (1st) and Edward Lindsey (54th) Judiciary Committee 02/28/06

HB 1040

Carpet samples; raw material cost; fair market valuation; definitions Reps. Roger Williams (4th); Tom Dickson (6th) and Ronald Forster (3rd) Finance Committee 02/23/06

HB 1097

Outdoor advertising signs; restriction; amend Reps. Tom McCall (30th); Vance Smith (129th); Chuck Scheid (22nd); Mickey Channell (116th); Johnny Floyd (147th) and Alan Powell (29th) Transportation Committee 02/23/06

HB 1126

Correctional officers; insurance benefits; provide exemption Rep. Terry Barnard (166th) Insurance and Labor Committee 03/01/06

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HB 1145

Juvenile proceedings; mental health; change provisions Reps. David Ralston (7th); Robert Mumford (95th) and Ronald Forster (3rd) Judiciary Committee 02/28/06

HB 1170

Cosmetologists; examination fees; change certain provisions Reps. Don Parsons (42nd); Roger Williams (4th); Bill Hembree (67th); John Heard (104th); Lynn Smith (70th) and David Graves (137th) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 02/28/06

HB 1177

Department of Transportation; certain projects; bonding amounts; provisions Reps. Vance Smith (129th); Tom Graves (12th); Paul Smith (13th); Mickey Channell (116th); Don Wix (33rd) and Barry Fleming (117th) Transportation Committee 02/23/06

HB 1190

State Road and Tollway Authority; collection of unpaid tolls; amend Reps. Joe Wilkinson (52nd); Wendell Willard (49th); Harry Geisinger (48th); Jan Jones (46th) and Kathy Ashe (56th) Transportation Committee 02/23/06

HB 1217

Disabled persons; parking permits; provide Reps. Jack Murphy (23rd); Tom Rice (51st); Willie Talton (145th); Howard Maxwell (17th) and Matt Dollar (45th) Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 03/01/06

HB 1219

Sales and use tax exemption; certain school supplies; energy efficient products; provide Reps. Lynn Smith (70th); Allen Freeman (140th); Gene Maddox (172nd); Greg Morris (155th); Bobby Reese (98th) and Ronald Forster (3rd) Finance Committee 03/01/06

HB 1250

Probation Management Act of 2004; change repeal date Reps. Terry Barnard (166th) and Gerald Green (149th) Judiciary Committee 02/28/06

HB 1272

Sales and use tax exemption; nonprofit volunteer health clinics; provide Reps. Tom Graves (12th); Jeff Brown (69th); David Ralston (7th); Mickey Channell (116th); Sue Burmeister (119th) and Martin Scott (2nd) Finance Committee 03/01/06

HB 1292

Prison chaplains appreciation day; create Reps. Mike Keown (173rd); Jay Neal (1st); James Mills (25th); Debbie Buckner (130th); Ron Borders (175th) and Gerald Greene (149th) Rules Committee 02/28/06

HB 1304

Life insurance; proceeds; provisions Reps. Tom Knox (24th); Jeff Brown (69th) and John Meadows (5th) Insurance and Labor Committee 03/01/06

HB 1321

Johns Creek, City of; incorporate Reps. Mark Burkhalter (50th); Tom Rice (51st); Wendell Willard (49th) and Jan Jones (46th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 02/23/06

HB 1325

Natural gas; distribution; provisions Reps. Jeff Lewis (15th); Mark Burkhalter (50th); Glenn Richardson (19th); Jerry Keen (179th) and Don Wix (33rd) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 02/23/06

HB 1363

Pulaski, Town of; mayor and council members; provide authority Rep. Butch Parrish (156th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 02/23/06

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HB 1366

Leesburg, City of; municipal court; provide Rep. Bob Hanner (148th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 02/28/06

HB 1375

Savannah, City of; redevelopment; authorize Reps. Ron Stephens (164th); Tom Bordeaux (162nd); Lester Jackson (161st) and Bob Bryant (160th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 02/23/06

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