The Georgia Senate this week, 2007

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2007 Session finishes with a budget veto and a promise for a Special Session . . .

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n the evening of the 39th Legislative Day, Gov. Sonny Perdue vetoed the Fiscal Year 2007 Amended Budget under the threat of a veto override by the House of Representatives. He said he vetoed a budget proposal which would have "let up on

internet predators, led to furloughs for prosecutors, stopped toxic waste cleanup and halted

health screening for newborns."

Neglecting critical needs such as these, Gov. Perdue said, "will not happen on my watch."

The FY 2007 Amended Budget called for $175 million in new education funds, $11 million for disaster relief (tornadoes in south Georgia), $81 million for PeachCare for Kids and $8.5 million for the Public Defender Standards Council. It also called for $142 million in property relief that the Governor did not support. He stated that the money could have better been used elsewhere.

The vetoed budget was never transmitted back to the legislature, so the Senate did not vote on the override following the House's vote of 163 to5 to do so. Instead, the Senate went about its business on the final day of the Session and passed a flurry of bills that now await the Governor's signature.

At exactly midnight, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle banged his gavel in unison with Speaker Glenn Richardson in the House, and declared the 2007 Legislative Session one of the longest in history to a close. Within minutes, Gov. Perdue announced he would call a Special Session to pass a balanced 2007 Amended Budget that meets the needs of Georgia's citizens.

. . . that didn't happen

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early three weeks later, on May 8, the Governor, citing a two percent revenue decline for the month of April reported by the Georgia Department of Revenue, and an unwillingness by House leadership to craft a responsible

budget compromise, reversed his veto on the entire bill and line-item vetoed the addition to

the Homeowners Tax Relief Grant that he said "would put the needs of Georgians at risk."

Now, any surplus funds remaining at the end of the 2007 fiscal year will go to the state's rainy

day fund. So, there was no Special Session.

"Leadership is about stepping forward with solutions in situations where compromise seems beyond reach. The Governor exercised strong character and courageous leadership today, and I am proud to be on his team," Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle said following the Governor's announcement.

"By decisively concluding a hopelessly stalemated debate, Governor Perdue has ensured that the urgent needs of students, kids on PeachCare, and communities devastated by natural disaster will not take second place to political posturing.

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"Every Georgian should be proud of the outcome of this process. We have passed a fiscally conservative budget that cuts spending by over 100 million dollars instead of devoting every spare dollar to new projects. By itself, this is a significant achievement of which we can all be proud, and I have no doubt we have set a new standard for budgeting for years to come."
Sen. Eric Johnson of the 1st said: "With a slowing economy, it is fiscally responsible to change directions and allow whatever excess revenues come into the state's coffers in the next few months to be used to build up our reserves. Governor Perdue has the right and the responsibility to put this matter to rest in a manner that he believes best serves the interest of all of Georgia. The General Assembly is preparing to consider dramatic tax reforms next session, and a healthier reserve account will help us be in a position to permanently cut taxes.
"We have witnessed an unusually public family debate about what to do with a budget surplus. If a parent came home with a nice bonus, the family would not buy a new house or move a child to private school. They would decide whether they should pay off their credit cards, take a vacation, or put it into savings. The Governor, the House and the Senate have all agreed that we should not expand the bureaucracy or government spending, but we had a healthy debate on what to do with excess revenue fill up the reserves, pay down debt or provide tax relief. We will now put the surplus into savings and see if we can afford to permanently reduce taxes next year. That remains our family's unified goal." gj
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he Senate said goodbye to Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr., of the 24th who resigned from the Senate following the 2007 Legislative Session to run for the Tenth Congressional District seat left vacated when U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood (R-

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This legislation authorizes the Governor to delay compliance with certain provisions of the federal REAL ID Act until the Department of Homeland Security expressly guarantees that implementation of the Act will not compromise the economic and biological privacy of Georgia's citizens. This provision does not limit the Governor's discretion or authority to delay compliance with the REAL ID Act for any other reason. The bill also prohibits the Department of Driver Services from issuing an identification card, license, permit or other official documents to non-citizen applicants unless such applicants have been confirmed
through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to be lawfully
present in the U.S. This provision will become effective upon the Department's full implementation of the SAVE Program, but no later than January 1, 2008. However, this provision does not apply to instances when a federal law mandates acceptance of a document.
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Classroom teachers will not be required, coerced, intimidated or disciplined in any manner by the local board of education, superintendent or any local school administrator to change the grade of a student. This provision will not apply when a teacher has failed to comply with grading policies adopted by the local board or written procedure established by an individual school that are applicable to the grading process, unless such policy would require a student be given a grade different than the actual grade achieved.
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The Department of Education is authorized to administer the "Georgia Special Needs Scholarship" for students with disabilities who attend public schools in Georgia. The purpose of the scholarship program is for the tailoring of a student's education to that student's specific needs and enabling families to make genuine and independent private choices to direct their resources to appropriate schools. The legislation allows the parents of students with disabilities to apply for a scholarship for their child to attend a participating school.
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Provides that all persons who drive on Georgia highways have a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle being driven, and new residents of this state must obtain a Georgia driver's license within thirty days of moving here. The first offense for driving without a valid driver's license is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for two days up to 12 months, and/or a fine of up to $1,000. This bill creates an exception for new Georgia residents. A second or third offense within five years of the first offense is an aggravated misdemeanor, punishable by 10 days up to 12 months, and/or a fine of up to $2,500. This bill increases the penalty for a fourth offense within five years, making such offense a felony punishable by one year to five years in prison and/or a fine of not less than $2,500 nor more than $5,000.
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This legislation allows optometrists to prescribe certain oral and topical medications to treat conditions and diseases of the eyes. Optometrists using such medications will be held to the same standard of care as physicians who perform similar acts, provided, however, that a doctor of optometry is not authorized to treat systemic diseases.
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Any person who is imprisoned in a penal institution or other facility under the jurisdiction of the Board of Corrections, and who was convicted under the statutes governing either crimes against persons or sexual offenses, is prohibited from possessing or maintaining any photograph, picture or depiction of a victim of the crime for which he/she has been convicted. SB 34 came about as part of the "GeorgiaSpeaks" project.
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The Charter Systems Act authorizes the State Board of Education to enter into a charter with a local board of education to establish a local school system as a charter system. A local school system now will be able to operate under the regulations of a charter with charter system schools.
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Establishes the Georgia Trauma Commission and the Georgia Trauma Trust Fund. The Commission will study the provision of trauma care in Georgia, establish a statewide trauma network, develop a trauma transportation system to provide immediate transport for trauma victims where other options are not available, develop and administer a compensation system for providers of uncompensated trauma care, facilitate trauma education and prevention, and act as the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system.
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This legislation provides that a majority of the members of a school council must be composed of parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school with at least two of such parents/guardians being businesspersons, and the chairperson of the school council must be a parent member. Local boards of education will be authorized to employ school administrative managers, in lieu of or in addition to assistant principals, and school administrative manager must, at a minimum, possess a bachelor's degree but will not be required to be certified by the Professional Standards Commission.
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Increases the maximum prison sentence for criminal attempt to commit a crime punishable by death or life imprisonment to 30 years, up from the original maximum of 10 years. The bill also clarifies that a person convicted of criminal attempt to commit a felony other than a felony punishable by death or life imprisonment may receive imprisonment for at least one year, and at most one half of the maximum time that the defendant would have received if he or she had completed the underlying crime.
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Current law prohibits minors from purchasing or possessing cigarettes or tobacco products, and this measure will prohibit minors from attempting to purchase cigarettes or other tobacco products. Violation of this provision will result in up to 20 hours of community service and/or attendance of a lecture regarding the hazards of smoking. Additionally, businesses are prohibited from dispensing any non-tobacco products, other than matches, in vending machines that dispense cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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This bill includes the criminal use of cellular phones or any other electronic device used in furtherance of these crimes: sexual exploitation of children, electronically furnishing obscene material to minors, computer pornography, stalking, or forgery and fraudulent practices that involves the use of a computer; so that providers of cellular and other electronic communications must also comply with disclosure requirements. It also allows the GBI director, assistant director, and deputy director for investigations to issue subpoenas, with the consent of the Attorney General, to compel production of electronic or remote communication service records, or other information about a customer of such service in an investigation into these violations.
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For the first offense of knowingly manufacturing, selling, possessing with the intent to sell, etc., an identification document of someone else without written consent of the owner, or knowingly possessing or using an identification document issued to another person without permission or consent, the person will be guilty of a misdemeanor. For a second or subsequent offense, the defendant will be guilty of a felony and will receive imprisonment up to three years and/or a fine up to $25,000. Any person, 21 years or older, who commits a fraud offense dealing with identification documents will receive a prison sentence of one to five years and/or a fine. This bill provides an exception to the above sentencing requirements for persons under 21 who commit any of the above crimes: they will only be guilty of a misdemeanor.
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Current law prohibits a forest products processing plant from becoming a public or private nuisance as a result of changed conditions in or around the locality of the plant, if the plant has been in operation for one year or more. This legislation redefines the term "forest products processing plant" to include a commercial operation that manufactures, packages, labels, distributes or stores any forest products or that manufactures, packages, labels, distributes or stores any material made from gypsum rock.
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This legislation provides that a school must place twins or other multiples from the same family in the same classroom if the children are in the same grade level and the children's parent or guardian requests the placement. Such placement must be requested by the parent or guardian within 14 days after the first day of the school year, or 14 days after the first day of attendance of the children during the school year, if they are enrolled after the school year begins. Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, each local board of education will be allowed to exceed the maximum class sizes set by the State Board of Education for general education programs for grades 9 through 12. In addition, local boards may establish maximum class sizes that will not exceed the funding class size by more than 39 percent.
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This legislation creates the Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Bank for postnatal tissue and fluid, provides for donations and information concerning donations, creates the Georgia Commission for Saving the Cure, and authorizes taxpayers to make certain contributions through the income tax payment and refund process.
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This legislation requires the Department of Community Affairs to establish a grant program to fund the costs of E-85 projects. The term "E-85 project" is defined as the installing, replacing or converting of motor fuel storage and dispensing equipment at sites where motor fuel is stored and dispensed for retail such that the equipment will be used exclusively for storing and dispensing E-85 gasoline for retail sales for period of not less than five consecutive years. The Department is also required to contract with the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) to implement, administer and disperse grant money, as well as implement and administer such a program subject to the following minimum criteria:
Each grant applicant must submit a project plan that will be subject to approval by GEFA;
A grant for any approved project will not exceed 33 1/3 percent, or $20,000, whichever is less, and the applicant will be required to pay for the remainder of the project. However, the grant applicant is not prohibited from using grants or loans from the federal government or private sources to pay for such remainder of the project cost;
Construction for any approved project must begin no later than six months after the date of the grant; and
Grant money will be refunded to the state with interest at the legal rate no later than two years after any failure to meet the above requirements.
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While developing an individualized education program (IEP) for a deaf or hard-of-hearing child, the local school system must consider the related services and program options to provide the child with an appropriate and equal opportunity for communication access. The school system must consider the child's specific communication needs and address those needs as appropriate to the child's IEP.
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This legislation provides that a demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language will be accepted as foreign language credit toward a college preparatory diploma for any student. Such student will earn two or more units of elective credits or two or more units of foreign language credit.
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The foster parent bill of rights applies specifically to foster parents who care for children in the custody of the Department of Human Resources through direct approval and placement by DHR. However, it is in the best interest of Georgia's child welfare system for the Division of Family and Children Services to recognize the bill of rights, with reasonable modifications, by incorporating them into contracts with private agencies serving children in the custody of DHR.
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This bill revises Georgia law on absentee ballots. Among its changes, it requires election officials to compare the signature on the ballot's oath with the absentee elector's voter registration card's signature and would allow for the absentee ballot tabulation process to begin upon the opening of the polls on Election Day. It also provides that poll workers participating in the tabulation be sequestered during this process and that absentee ballots sealed in an outer envelope, but not an inner envelope could still be counted. Additionally, the bill revises the process for the cancellation of an absentee ballot. The House passed this bill by House Rules Committee Substitute. This substitute added to the bill provisions, originally contained in House Bill 487, that change Georgia's date for the presidential preference primary to the first Tuesday in February of the year of a presidential election (this primary is currently held on the first Tuesday in March). The Senate agreed to the House substitute.
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This bill provides that personal information such as birthdates and social security numbers of public employees would not be required to be disclosed to the news media.
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This bill extends the Ethics in Government Act's whistleblower protections to the local government level.
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This legislation enables housing authorities to contract with private entities to provide low income housing by allowing authorities ownership in pro-profit entities and land. This expands the definition of private enterprise agreements. This applies to consolidated housing authorities, as well.
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This bill, relating to the Georgia Indemnification Fund for the death and disability of certain public employees, is amended by expanding the definition of "In the line of duty" to include training for emergency medical technicians and firefighters. With respect to law enforcement officers and firefighters, the term is changed to reflect that the law enforcement officer or firefighter is considered "In the line of duty" while on duty and performing services, with or without compensation from their employing agency.
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This legislation expands what uses may not be considered a breach of the conservation use covenant. Land devoted to farm or dairy education under the term Agri-tourism will be eligible to be conservation use property.
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This legislation changes the definition of motor vehicle to expressly exclude motorcycles, allterrain vehicles, and utility vehicles.
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This legislation authorizes a sales tax exemption for school-related supplies during the first weekend in August 2007, and for energy efficient products during the first weekend in October 2007.
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A surviving spouse of a deceased member of the Georgia National Guard or a reserve component of the armed forces, may be allowed to apply for the Georgia HERO Scholarship. The surviving spouse will be eligible for a grant of $2,000 per award year for up to four years. Applications for the initial grant must be made before July 1, 2009, or not later than two years following the death of the spouse, whichever is later.
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The Woman's Right to Know Act. Women who are seeking an abortion will be offered the opportunity to undergo an ultrasound if the imaging is available and be given the chance to view the ultrasound image and listen to the fetal heartbeat. As part of the informed consent process to an abortion, at least 24 hours before the procedure, a woman must be given a geographically-arranged list of clinics that perform ultrasounds free of charge. In all cases in which an ultrasound is performed prior to an abortion, a woman must be offered the opportunity to view the ultrasound image and listen to the fetal heartbeat. If an ultrasound is performed, the woman must certify in writing (prior to the abortion) that she was given the opportunity to view the image and listen to the heartbeat and whether or not she chose to do so. The physician performing the abortion (or his or her agent) must receive a copy of the written certifications, and they must be kept on file with the woman's medical record for at least three years.
Physicians who do not comply with this legislation (by offering a chance to view the ultrasound image and listen to the heartbeat) will be reported to the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners for disciplinary action.
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Provides additional judicial oversight in regards to the placement of delinquent and deprived juveniles. Georgia's policy is for all children in custody of the Division of Family and Children Services should have stable placements. The new language requires DFCS to give a notice to the court, a child age 14 or older, parents, guardians and attorneys of record, five days prior to the placement change of a child. All parties involved will have the right to request a hearing in regards to the change in location of the child. At the hearing, the court must consider the case plan and permanency plan recommendations made by DFCS, including the child's placement location.
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Pursuant to this legislation, the owner of a personal care home, private home care provider, community living arrangement or child welfare agency is prohibited from operating such facility if he or she possesses a criminal record.
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Authorizes a sales tax exemption for goods utilized in the construction of performing arts amphitheater that has more than 60,000 square feet and will cost more than $30 million. Also, sales of admission tickets, food, beverages and concessions are exempt. An additional sales tax exemption is authorized for nonprofit volunteer health clinic that treats indigent persons within 200 percent of federal poverty level.
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This bill authorizes sales tax exemptions for prepared foods and beverages donated to a qualified nonprofit agency. It also authorizes an exemption for prepared foods and beverages that are donated after a natural disaster for disaster relief purposes. These exemptions sunset on June 30, 2009.
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Authorizes a temporary sales tax exemption for goods utilized in the construction of alternative fuel facilities such as ethanol, biodiesel and/or butanol. This exemption does not apply to goods purchased after production of the fuel has started. This exemption sunsets on June 30, 2012.
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Sales tax exemption for jet fuel purchased by qualifying airlines after $15 million in state sales tax has been paid by the airline at a qualifying airport with at least 750,000 annual takeoffs and landings. The exemption sunsets on July 1, 2009.
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House Bill 214 extends the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority's lease, as well as it existence as an instrumentality of the state, for an additional 40 years. This legislation also provides for appointment of two advisory members to the Authority. However, this provision will stand automatically repealed on December 31, 2009. The legislation also creates a Jekyll IslandState Park Authority Oversight Committee to advise the General Assembly regarding the Authority's compliance with the provisions of this legislation. (Continued on Page 9)
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In addition, the Authority is prohibited from selling any residential lost or commercial property unless obligated to do so under the terms of a valid lease agreement entered into prior to the effective date of this legislation. On and after such date, the Authority is further prohibited from entering into, extending or renewing any agreement providing for the sale of any residential lot on Jekyll Island. The southern portion of the Island always is to be included within the 65 percent of the land area that the Authority is prohibited from developing. Those properties used for the Jekyll Island 4-H center and soccer complex may continue to be used and improved for the same or similar purposes under an extension or renewal of an existing lease or under a new lease. This legislation does not prohibit the construction and use of any public bicycle trails, public nature trails or public picnic areas on the southern portion of the Island.
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The Consumer Choice for Television Act authorizes video service providers to obtain a franchise to provide the service by the Secretary of State or by the local government. The statewide franchise fee is five percent of gross revenues, and the fee will apply to local governments who provide written notice to the Secretary of State showing that their jurisdiction is within the provider's designated service area. The franchise fee is paid directly to the local government; moreover, no other fees are permitted. The Secretary of State may charge up to $500 for a statewide franchise and up to $250 for a franchise amendment. Statewide franchise holders will be prohibited from discriminating on the basis of income by denying service to a specific area; moreover, there are no build-out requirements on statewide franchise holders.
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Defines the role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate as a community volunteer who has been screened and trained regarding juvenile deprivation, child development and juvenile court procedures; has met all requirements of an affiliate court appointed special advocate program; is actively supervised by an affiliated court appointed special advocate program; and has been appointed as a lay guardian ad litem by a juvenile court in a deprivation proceeding. A CASA must be sworn in by a juvenile court judge in the court where he/she wishes to serve before executing any CASA duties, and after completion of the requirements set forth by the affiliated court appointed special advocate program. The most important duty of a CASA is to advocate for the best interests of a child.
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The Georgia Shared Parenting Bill calls for minor children to have frequent and continuing contact with parents who have shown the ability to act in the best interest of their children, and to encourage parents to share the responsibility of raising their children after separation or divorce. Provides for a direct appeal to the Georgia Court of Appeals or the Georgia Supreme Court for all judgments or orders in divorce, alimony, child custody and other domestic relations cases, including holding or declining to hold a party in contempt. In addition, this statute will require parents to submit a parenting plan to the court for permanent custody and modification actions, and in additional circumstances based on the judge's discretion. This shared parenting plan will help parents to make joint decisions relating to the child's education, health, extracurricular activities and religious upbringing. If the parties cannot agree on a permanent parenting plan, each party will file and serve a proposed parenting plan by a certain date set by the judge, who will determine which plan is in the best interests of the child. There will be no presumption in favor of legal or physical custody for either parent. The judge may grant sole custody, joint custody, joint legal custody or joint physical custody as appropriate to the circumstances. Custody matters will not be decided by a jury.
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Children who serve as pages of the General Assembly will be credited as "present" by their school of enrollment in the same manner as an educational field trip. Furthermore, such participation as a page must not be counted as an absence, neither excused nor unexcused.
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This bill creates the Georgia Tourism Development Act which provides for a tax refund program for "incremental sales and use taxes" paid by companies creating or expanding certain tourism attractions. Tourism attractions include: cultural or historic sites; recreation and entertainment facilities; and, commercial lodging if located on the property of the tourism attraction. "Incremental Georgia sales and use tax" means those state sales and use taxes generated by the project above the amount of sales and use taxes generated by the previous use of the property on which the project is located.
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This legislation creates the Georgia HIV Pregnancy Screening Act of 2007. It requires pregnant women to be tested for HIV during pregnancy or at the time of delivery, unless a woman refuses to have the test. Additionally, this legislation modifies language regarding state health planning and development by rendering the Health Strategies Council more advisory in nature.
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Every Georgia public institution of higher education must adopt and implement a policy to grant undergraduate course credit to entering freshmen students who have successfully completed the international baccalaureate diploma program in high school. At least 24 semester credit hours or equivalent course credit must be granted by the institution to an entering freshman for the completion of the diploma program. If a student received a score of less than four on an examination administered as part of the diploma program, the institution may grant fewer than 24 semester credit hours with respect to courses that are substantially related to the subject area of that examination.
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Allows a biological father, who is not the legal father of a child, to surrender his rights prior to the child's birth, for adoption purposes. When signed under oath by the alleged biological father, a pre-birth surrender will relinquish the father's rights to the child, including the right to notice of any proceedings regarding adoption, custody, or guardianship. A pre-birth surrender will not be valid for use by a legal father, or for a man who has voluntarily acknowledged the child's legitimacy or paternity. Once the final adoption order has been entered, the responsibilities of the biological father are permanently terminated. However, the father has the right to withdraw the pre-birth surrender within ten days of executing the surrender document, regardless of the child's date of birth. If a final adoption order is never entered, and if paternity is established, the alleged biological father will be responsible for child support and other financial obligations to the child and/or the child's mother.
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Ensures that disabled children who are eligible for medical assistance receive the medically necessary therapy services to which they are entitled under the Medicaid Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Program (EPSDT Program). It seeks to simplify the process and paperwork by which occupational, speech, and physical therapy services are applied for and received by eligible children. All eligible Medicaid beneficiaries 21 years of age and younger, who are eligible for services under the EPSDT Program will now receive basic therapy services that are recommended as medically necessary by a physician without prior approval pursuant to the provisions of this legislation.
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SR 66 SR 280
SR 340
SR 385 SR 403 SR 426 SR 445 SR 471 SR 480 SR 482 SR 487 SR 517 SR 555 SR 593 SR 619 SR 637 SR 653 HR 322
HR 351

Senate Study Committee on Shortage of Doctors and Nurses Senate Study Committee on Property Rights Relating to Reproductive/Genetic Technology Senate Study Committee on State Boards, Commissions, Authorities, Councils and Committees Senate Study Committee on the Georgia Advance Directives Registry Senate Study Committee on EMS Recruitment, Retention and Retirement Senate Study Committee on the Quality of Child Care in Georgia Joint Study Commission on the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Minors Senate Study Committee on the Property and Casualty Rate Regulation Senate Study Committee on Increasing Cargo Capacity at Georgia Ports Senate Communications Taxes and Fees Study Committee Senate Study Committee on the Teacher Complaint/Grievance Procedure Senate Study Committee on Childhood Obesity in Georgia Senate Study Committee on Hate Crime Legislation Senate Study Committee on Brain Fingerprinting Technology Senate Study Committee on Prescription Drugs Senate Study Committee on Health Care Transformation Senate Study Committee on Tobacco Tax Evasion Joint Study Committee on Continuing Education and Collegiate Sports Programs for Students with Disabilities Joint Study Committee on Fulton County

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SB 1

Sexual Offenders; unlawful to photograph minors; provide penalties Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) 02/12/07 Senate passed 54 to 0 House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee

SB 2

Taxation of Property; person illegally in country; not entitled to any tax exemption Sen. John Douglas (17th) Senate Pre-filed

SB 3

Hunting; provide for veterans' lifetime sportsman's license; fees Sen. John Douglas (17th) Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee

SB 4

Motor Vehicles; license/registration; false statement in application; penalties Sen. John Douglas (17th) Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee

SB 5

Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act; drivers' licenses; provisions Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (28th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 47 to 0 04/19/07 House passed 151 to 2 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/11/07

SB 6

Cobb County Board of Education; members; provide nonpartisan elections Sen. Doug Stoner (6th) Senate Pre-filed

SB 7

Cobb County Board of Education; members; method of filling vacancies Sen. Doug Stoner (6th) Senate Pre-filed

SB 8

Property Tax Assessments; appeals; payment of interest; change certain provisions Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) 01/29/07 Senate passed 53 to 0 House Ways and Means Committee

SB 9

Grade Integrity Act; provide ethical violation reportable to Professional Standards Commission; statutory construction Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) 04/20/07 Senate passed 50 to 0 04/19/07 House passed 163 to 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/21/07

SB 10

Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act; provide public school students with disabilities to attend eligible private schools Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) 04/20/07 Senate passed 35 to 16 04/20/07 House passed 90 to 84 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor

SB 11

Superior/State Court Judges; performing ordered military duty; eligible for reelection; qualify by mail, messenger or agent on duty Sen. David Shafer (48th) 01/25/07 Senate passed 52 to 0 House Judiciary Committee

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SB 12 SB 13 SB 14 SB 15 SB 16 SB 17 SB 18 SB 19
SB 20 SB 21 SB 22

Budget Act; periodic application of zero-base budgeting; analysis of departmental/program objectives Sen. David Shafer (48th) 02/28/07 Senate passed 52 to 0 House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee
Labor; minimum wage law; substantive/comprehensive reform of provisions Sen. Robert Brown (26th) Senate Insurance and Labor Committee
Superior Court Clerks; personal property filing fees; collection/remittance; change sunset dates Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) 01/30/07 Senate passed 51 to 0 04/20/07 House passed 155 to 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Drivers' Licenses; suspended/revoke; change certain provisions Sen. John Wiles (37th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 34 to 9 04/20/07 House passed 94 to 75 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Animal Fighting Act; change certain provisions Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) 03/01/07 Senate passed 54 to 0 House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Optometrists; authorize to prescribe and administer oral/topical pharmaceutical agents; eye/adnexa oculi Sen. Seth Harp (29th) 04/16/07 Senate passed 42 to 4 04/17/07 House passed 155 to 2 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Court-Connected Alternative Dispute Resolution; add municipal courts; charge additional filing fees for civil actions Sen. Seth Harp (29th) 01/25/07 Senate passed 51 to 0 House Judiciary Committee
Transportation, Department of; pay costs of removal, relocation, or adjustment of utility facilities necessitated by construction of public roads Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) 01/26/07 Senate passed 51 to 0 04/20/07 House passed 162 to 4 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Sexual Offenses; carnal knowledge with disabled person incapable of granting consent; unlawful; provide penalties Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Senate Judiciary Committee
Crimes; person convicted of murder against peace officer, corrections employee, or firefighter; official duties; change punishment Sen. John Douglas (17th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Detentions; counties housing state inmates; increase the minimum reimbursement rate Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) House Appropriations Committee
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SB 23
SB 24 SB 25 SB 26 SB 27 SB 28 SB 29 SB 30 SB 31
SB 32

Criminal Sentencing Procedure; probation/suspension; court may inquire/consider the legality of prisoner's presence in United States Sen. John Douglas (17th) 02/14/07 Senate passed 50 to 2 04/19/07 House passed 153 to 6 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Computer Security; persons provide identifying information by falsely representing themselves to be a business; definitions; penalties Sen. Cecil Staton (18th) 01/26/07 Senate passed 52 to 0 House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
License Plates; driver's license; issuance; payment/disposition of fees; proof of citizenship Sen. John Douglas (17th) Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
Alcoholic Beverages; local authorization/regulation of sales on Sunday; provide procedures Sen. Seth Harp (29th) Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
Vessels; abandoned; provide for revocation of certificates of number which have not been redeemed Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) 02/22/07 Senate passed 54 to 0 House Game, Fish and Parks Committee Attached to House Bill 132
Insuring Georgia's Families Act; health insurance provision; comprehensive revision Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Senate Insurance and Labor Committee
Budget/Financial Affairs; creation of website which the public can view the state budget Sen. Cecil Staton (18th) 02/28/07 Senate passed 51 to 0 House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee
Armed Forces of U.S.; members; prohibit certain uses of names/pictures; provide penalties Sen. Cecil Staton (18th) 02/27/07 Senate passed 49 to 0 House Judiciary Committee
Port Wentworth, City of; provide city council districts; definitions and inclusions Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) 04/20/07 Senate passed 50 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Doraville, City of; change the corporate limits of the city Sen. Dan Weber (40th) 02/12/07 Senate passed 42 to 9 House Intra-governmental Coordination Committee Local

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SB 33 SB 34
SB 35 SB 36 SB 37 SB 38 SB 39 SB 40 SB 41 SB 42

Emergency Management; state-wide first responder building mapping information system; definitions; rule/regulations Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) 03/20/07 Senate passed 54 to 0 House Judiciary Committee
Penal Institutions; possession of photograph of victims by certain persons confined; prohibit Sen. Tommie Williams (19th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 52 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 154 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/17/07
Georgia, University System; students; home study program; authorize board of regents to promulgate rules/regulations regarding such admissions Sen. Chip Pearson (51st) Senate Higher Education Committee
Ga. Peace Officers Standards and Training Council; certified investigators; salary increases Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Senate Appropriations Committee
Criminal Procedures; allow a change of sentence under certain circumstances Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Motor Vehicles; registration of a vehicle; require driver's license/identification card Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) 02/13/07 Senate passed 50 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 149 to 9 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Charter Systems Act; establishment of charter schools; revise/add definitions; Charter Advisory Committee Sen. Dan Weber (40th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 46 to 4 04/20/07 House passed 136 to 19 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Elections; fraudulent acts; increase penalties Sen. Cecil Staton (18th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 39 to 2 04/20/07 House passed 107 to 46 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Civil Practice; provide for service upon persons residing in gated/secured communities; state-wide registration of permanent process servers Sen. Seth Harp (29th) Senate Special Judiciary Committee
Child Support Recovery; authorize Dept. of Human Resources to impose fees on child support collections Sen. Seth Harp (29th) 03/19/07 Senate passed 46 to 3 04/16/07 House passed 122 to 20 Effective Date: July 1, 2007

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SB 43 SB 44 SB 45 SB 46
SB 47 SB 48 SB 49
SB 50 SB 51 SB 52

Firearms; prohibit certain employers from prohibiting employees from lawfully carrying in locked motor vehicles Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Senate Judiciary Committee
Georgia Fire Officer Development Act; fire officer development training; definitions Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) 02/02/07 Senate passed 54 to 0 House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force; establishment; develop a plan for education; membership; duties/responsibilities Sen. Don Thomas (54th) 02/02/07 Senate passed 55 to 0 House Health and Human Services Committee
Cook County; board of education; compensation of board members; change provision Sen. Tim Golden (8th) 03/01/07 Senate passed 48 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
School Districts; agree to assist employees in qualified investment plan; define certain terms; provide for certain offenses/penalties Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (28th) Senate Retirement Committee
Penal Institutions; transmittal information on convicted persons; provide notice to the attorney of record for the convicted persons Sen. Joseph Carter (13th) 02/14/07 Senate passed 52 to 0 House State Institutions and Property Committee
Labor, Dept. of; transfer of Rehabilitation Services; provide delivery of certain services/techniques to deaf-blind individual Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) 02/13/07 Senate passed 47 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 159 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Notaries Public; shall be legal resident of United States; provide penalty Sen. John Douglas (17th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 155 to 0 House Judiciary Committee
Human Resources, Dept.; owners of personal care homes; national criminal history background data; definitions Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
DeKalb County; authority of chief executive officer to preside over meetings of the county commission; change provisions Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th) 02/14/07 Senate passed 47 to 0 House Intra-governmental Coordination Committee Local

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SB 53 SB 54 SB 55 SB 56 SB 57 SB 58 SB 59 SB 60
SB 61
SB 62
SB 63

Health Planning; exemptions; acute cancer hospitals Sen. Tommie Williams (19th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Offenses; incest; provide for gender neutrality Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) 02/09/07 Senate passed 50 to 0 House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Alcoholic Beverages; resealed partially consumed bottle of wine; uniform rules of the road Sen. Renee Unterman (45th) 02/28/07 Senate passed 48 to 4 House Regulated Industries Committee
Alcoholic Beverages; wine direct shipper licenses; provide for issuance Sen. Renee Unterman (45th) Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
Ray Biddy and Gene Mullis Act; renal disease facilities and personnel Sen. Renee Unterman (45th) 02/08/07 Senate passed 50 to 0 House Health and Human Services Committee
Taxation; payment of taxes where property lies in more than one county; repeal certain provisions Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) 02/14/07 Senate passed 49 to 0 House Ways and Means Committee
Social Networking Website; illegal for owner to allow minor to create/maintain profile; provide for penalties Sen. Cecil Staton (18th) Senate Science and Technology Committee
Georgia Trauma Commission; establish Sen. Cecil Staton (18th) 02/21/07 Senate passed 51 to 0 04/19/07 House passed 158 to 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Child-Placing Agency; require petitioner to submit to a criminal history records check Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) 02/10/07 Senate passed 40 to 0 04/16/07 House passed 141 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Georgia Crime Information Center; provide certain conditions for requesting criminal history records Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) 04/20/07 Senate passed 42 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 162 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Property; provide for definition of single-family residential real estate; exemption to certain liens Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (28th) Senate Judiciary Committee
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SB 64 SB 65 SB 66 SB 67 SB 68 SB 69 SB 70 SB 71 SB 72
SB 73 SB 74

Liens; wrong real estate; provide for a special designation Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (28th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Property; single family residential real estate; contract to perform work; provide requirements Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (28th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Abortion; medical equipment for facilities; procedures Sen. Nancy Schaefer (50th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Superior Courts; specify costs not be considered contingent expenses Sen. John Wiles (37th) 03/20/07 Senate passed 43 to 9 House Judiciary Committee
Career Academies Act; disbursement of funds by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education; charter schools Sen. Dan Weber (40th) 02/02/07 Senate passed 52 to 3 House Higher Education Committee
River Basin Protection Act; regulate inter-basin transfer of water; in-stream flow policy Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee
Financial Institutions; update banking laws to reflect changes in federal law Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) 04/13/07 Senate passed 45 to 0 04/11/07 House passed 157 to 4 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Special Elections; questions to the voters shall be held on certain dates Sen. Tommie Williams (19th) 02/10/07 Senate passed 36 to 3 House Governmental Affairs Committee
Quality Basic Education Act; authorize the employment of school administrative managers to conduct the financial/business affairs Sen. Tommie Williams (19th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 44 to 3 04/17/07 House passed 142 to 15 Amended to include House Bills 208 and 603 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Health Care Plans; continued access to care; enrollees; definitions Sen. David Shafer (48th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 48 to 1 House Insurance Committee
Returning Hero Education Act; admission standards for certain combat veterans Sen. J.B. Powell (23rd) Senate Higher Education Committee

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SB 75 SB 76 SB 77 SB 78 SB 79 SB 80 SB 81 SB 82 SB 83 SB 84 SB 85

Scholarships; postsecondary; minimum state-wide standards for honor courses; establishment Sen. Michel Meyer von Bremen (12th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 54 to 0 House Education Committee
Assignments, Committee On; powers, duties; change provisions; transfer of power Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) Senate Rules Committee
Commercial Vehicles; local tag agents; International Registration Plan Sen. Tommie Williams (19th) 03/19/07 Senate passed 52 to 0 04/19/07 House passed 156 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Community Health, Dept. of; powers, duties and functions; change certain provisions Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Criminal Attempt; increase maximum punishment for convictions; felonies punishable by death/life imprisonment Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) 02/20/07 Senate passed 51 to 1 04/17/07 House passed 126 to 34 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Public Retirement Systems; define terms; alternative investments; provide code of ethics Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) 03/20/07 Senate passed 29 to 23 House Retirement Committee
Special Licenses; 100 years of scouting; Boy Scouts of America Sen. Chip Pearson (51st) 04/20/07 Senate passed 42 to 0 04/16/07 House passed 139 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Dunwoody, City of; incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city Sen. Dan Weber (40th) 02/12/07 Senate passed 38 to 15 04/19/07 House tabled 92 to 58
Municipalities; change certain local government provisions Sen. Dan Weber (40th) 02/12/07 Senate passed 32 to 20 House Governmental Affairs Committee
Insurance; protect members of United States armed forces; unscrupulous practices; marketing/sale of insurance Sen. David Shafer (48th) 02/21/07 Senate passed 54 to 0 04/20/07 House passed 161 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Equal Access to Extracurricular Activities; home/private school students may participate in public schools; provide conditions Sen. Nancy Schaefer (50th) Senate Education and Youth Committee
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SB 86 SB 87
SB 88 SB 89 SB 90 SB 91 SB 92 SB 93 SB 94 SB 95

Safety Belts; passenger vehicles; eliminate certain exceptions to the required use Sen. Don Thomas (54th) 03/01/07 Senate passed 45 to 10 House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee
Highway System; Dept. of Transportation; RV friendly markers on specific service signs for business establishments Sen. Chip Pearson (51st) 02/12/07 Senate passed 54 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 154 to 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Care of a Grandchild Act; provide subsidy to certain grandparents raising grandchildren under certain circumstances Sen. Renee Unterman (45th) 03/01/07 Senate passed 55 to 1 House Judiciary Committee
Georgia Townships Act; creation Sen. David Adelman (42nd) 03/27/07 Senate passed 41 to 10 House Governmental Affairs Committee
City of Hampton Public Facilities Authority; outstanding debt/contracts; local governing authority of Henry County Sen. John Douglas (17th) 02/13/07 Senate passed 46 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Traffic Offenses; fleeing/attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle; punishment; change provisions Sen. Chip Pearson (51st) 03/01/07 Senate passed 50 to 0 House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Commissioner, Revenue; powers/duties; sales/use taxes; collection of certain data Sen. Chip Pearson (51st) 02/20/07 Senate passed 49 to 4 House Ways and Means Committee
Patient Disclosure for Eye Surgery Act; delegation of postoperative eye care for patient who has undergone eye surgery Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Dispossessory Proceedings; clarify the process for judgments by defaults Sen. John Wiles (37th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 37 to 1 04/20/07 House passed 150 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Cigarettes/Tobacco; minors; unlawful to attempt purchase; vending machines; change certain provisions Sen. Joseph Carter (13th) 02/21/07 Senate passed 53 to 0 04/16/07 House passed 95 to 50 Effective Date: July 1, 2007

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SB 96 SB 97 SB 98 SB 99 SB 100 SB 101 SB 102 SB 103 SB 104 SB 105

Drug-Free Work Programs; provide for onsite/oral testing Sen. Tim Golden (8th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 56 to 0 04/20/07 House passed 160 to 2 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Criminal Trial Proceedings; require parties to raise specific objections to jury charges prior to jury retiring to deliberate Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) 02/20/07 Senate passed 50 to 1 House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Crimes/Offenses; Georgia Bureau of Investigation investigate certain offenses against minors, including subpoena power Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) 04/19/07 Senate passed 46 to 1 04/20/07 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Alcoholic Beverages; permitting limousine carriers to sell; annual applications/fees Sen. Johnny Grant (25th) 03/20/07 Senate defeated 23 to 25
Crime; knowingly manufacturing, selling, or distributing false identification documents; increase certain penalties Sen. Chip Pearson (51st) 03/01/07 Senate passed 52 to 0 04/20/07 House passed 158 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Agricultural Facilities; redefine a term Sen. John Bulloch (11th) 03/01/07 Senate passed 52 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 160 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Chiropractors; define/redefine terms; scope of practice; change criminal penalties for unlicensed practice Sen. Don Balfour (9th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 41 to 7 04/20/07 House passed 156 to 3 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
O.C.G.A; correct errors/omissions Sen. David Adelman (42nd) 02/27/07 Senate passed 51 to 0 03/30/07 House passed 148 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
O.C.G.A; correct errors/omissions; Title 47 Sen. David Adelman (42nd) 02/27/07 Senate passed 48 to 0 03/30/07 House passed 149 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Electrical Services; require charges to communications/cable companies; assessing poles, ducts shall be uniform; procedures/remedies Sen. David Shafer (48th) Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
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SB 106 SB 107
SB 108 SB 109 SB 110 SB 111 SB 112 SB 113 SB 114
SB 115 SB 116

Bonds; surety for good behavior; extend the period Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) 03/19/07 Senate passed 47 to 0 04/19/07 House passed 154 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Richmond County, City of; change second division's jurisdiction; create third division of state court Sen. Ed Tarver (22nd) 02/21/07 Senate passed 52 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Law Enforcement Officers; passenger motor vehicle; Georgia State Prison warden; furnished by Dept. of Public Safety Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) Senate State Institutions and Property Committee
Insurance; definitions; include plan administrators in prompt pay requirements Sen. Ralph Hudgens (47th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 48 to 1 House Insurance Committee
Municipal; de-annexation; repeal certain provisions Sen. Chip Pearson (51st) Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee
University System; revenue collected from tuition shall not lapse Sen. Seth Harp (29th) 03/20/07 Senate passed 51 to 1 House Appropriations Committee
Appellate Court Judges; optional benefits; notice of election; eligibility Sen. Seth Harp (29th) Senate Retirement Committee
Insurance; appointment of agents by authorized insurer before licensing; background checks Sen. David Shafer (48th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 52 to 0 House Judiciary Committee
Real Estate Brokers; criminal convictions; terms/conditions of sentence; provide that certain time periods shall pass; application for licensure Sen. David Shafer (48th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 44 to 3 04/20/07 House passed 160 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Residential/General Contractors; revise the licensure provisions Sen. David Shafer (48th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 49 to 0 04/19/07 House passed 163 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
State Forestry Commission; qualifications of the director; change provisions Sen. Ross Tolleson (20th) 02/28/07 Senate passed 49 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 150 to 6 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
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SB 117 SB 118 SB 119 SB 120 SB 121 SB 122 SB 123
SB 124
SB 125 SB 126 SB 127

Bail; sexual offenses; certain additional conditions Sen. Chip Pearson (51st) Senate Judiciary Committee
Educational Facilities Surveys; change certain provisions Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) Senate Finance Committee
Criminal Procedure; victim/members of immediate family with rights; provide for certain procedures Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) Senate Judiciary Committee
State Properties; requirement that acquisitions of real property must be conducted through commission; remove certain exceptions Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) 02/22/07 Senate passed 51 to 0 House State Institutions and Property Committee
State Properties; administrative space; modify certain exceptions Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) Senate State Institutions and Property Committee
Education; annual performance evaluations; require signature of evaluator and provide to certificated person Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Senate Education Committee
Local Boards of Education; require twins placed in same classroom if parent requests Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) 04/20/07 Senate passed 33 to 14 04/20/07 House passed 92 to 73 Amended to include House Bill 332 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
O.C.G.A.; correct errors/omissions; Title 21 Sen. David Adelman (42nd) 02/27/07 Senate passed 48 to 0 03/30/07 House passed 150 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Motor Vehicles; speed restrictions; instruments charging violations of speed regulations; specify two-lane or highway Sen. Ronnie Chance (16th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 48 to 2 House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
Decatur County School Building Authority; create Sen. John Bulloch (11th) 02/20/07 Senate passed 51 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 140 to 3 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Retirement System; Dept. of Public Safety; may elect to pay additional employee contribution; certain members Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th) Senate Retirement Committee

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SB 128 SB 129 SB 130 SB 131
SB 132 SB 133 SB 134 SB 135
SB 136 SB 137 SB 138

Child Advocate, Office of; provide confidentiality of records Sen. Joseph Carter (13th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 49 to 0 04/19/07 House passed 155 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Penal Institutions; provide limited co-payments by inmates for prescription medications Sen. Johnny Grant (25th) Senate State Institutions and Property Committee
Georgia Building Authority; general provisions; operational powers Sen. Johnny Grant (25th) 03/19/07 Senate passed 50 to 0 House State Institutions and Property Committee
Subsequent Injury Trust Fund; payment of assessments; change certain provisions Sen. Ralph Hudgens (47th) 02/27/07 Senate passed 48 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 155 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Tax Returns; local law; establish a different time Sen. Ed Tarver (22nd) 03/20/07 Senate passed 53 to 0 House Ways and Means Committee
Levy; intestate insolvent estates; homestead exemptions; maximum amounts; change certain provisions Sen. Ed Tarver (22nd) Senate Judiciary Committee
Hospital; acquisitions; notice to the Attorney General; change certain provisions Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) 03/20/07 Senate passed 51 to 0 House Health and Human Services Committee
Criminal Reproduction/Sale of Recorded Material; increase penalties; provide forfeiture of certain items Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 38 to 2 04/20/07 House passed 160 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Telephone Service; prepaid cell phones; define terms; require identification of the purchaser in retail sales Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) Senate Science and Technology Committee
Alcoholic Beverages; regulation of sales on Sunday; county/municipality Sen. Seth Harp (29th) Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
Alcoholic Beverages; regulation of sales on Sunday; county/municipality Sen. Seth Harp (29th) Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee

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SB 139
SB 140 SB 141 SB 142 SB 143 SB 144 SB 145 SB 146 SB 147
SB 148 SB 149

Georgia Public Defender Standards Council; transfer from judicial branch to executive branch Sen. John Wiles (37th) 03/20/07 Senate passed 40 to 7 04/17/07 House passed 98 to 58 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Circuit Public Defender; change composition of selection panels; removal; terms Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) Senate Judiciary Committee
Georgia Public Defender Standards Council; change composition Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) Senate Judiciary Committee
Circuit Public Defenders; may hire additional personnel; authorized by local law Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) Senate Judiciary Committee
Judicial Circuits; alternative delivery systems; provide for funding Sen. John Wiles (37th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Group Insurance Benefits; pursuant to Title 20 and Title 45; U.S. Internal Revenue Code Sen. Jack Murphy (27th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 44 to 1 House Ways and Means Committee
Crime and Sentencing; persons convicted of murder; imposition of life without parole Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) 03/20/07 Senate passed 49 to 3 House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Public Works Bidding; provide definitions; advertisement of contract opportunities Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (28th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 42 to 1 04/17/07 House passed 155 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Gwinnett County Storm-water Authority; create Sen. David Shafer (48th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 48 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 140 to 3 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Saving the Cure Act; create the Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Bank for postnatal tissue and fluid; Georgia Commission for Saving the Cure Sen. David Shafer (48th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 48 to 0 04/20/07 House passed 158 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Probate Court of Floyd County; office of judge; nonpartisan elections Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) 03/01/07 Senate passed 48 to 0 House Intra-governmental Coordination Committee

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SB 150 SB 151

Pharmacists/Pharmacies; submit certain performance and cost data to Dept. of Community Health Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Georgia Health Security Underwriting Authority; create; alternative mechanism coverage for the availability of individual health insurance Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Senate Insurance and Labor Committee

SB 152 SB 153 SB 154 SB 155 SB 156
SB 157 SB 158 SB 159 SB 160

Clarkesville, City of; change corporate limits Sen. Nancy Schaefer (50th) 03/19/07 Senate passed 47 to 0 House Intra-governmental Coordination Committee Local
Georgia Consumer Driven Health Insurance Plan; provide for development of plans by the Commissioner of Insurance Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) 03/20/07 Senate passed 45 to 8 House Insurance Committee
Municipal Corporations; agreements with solid waste collection firms; territory annexed/incorporated Sen. Jack Murphy (27th) 03/20/07 Senate passed 48 to 4 House Judiciary Committee
Immunization; HPV; human papillomavirus; female students entering the sixth grade Sen. Don Balfour (9th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Retirement; counties, municipal corporations; post-employment benefits; define certain terms Sen. Don Balfour (9th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 46 to 3 04/16/07 House passed 129 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Gasoline Additives; provide for grants; E-85 gasoline for retail sale; define certain terms Sen. Ross Tolleson (20th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 40 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 146 to 3 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; salary supplements for the judges; change provisions Sen. Don Balfour (9th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 46 to 1 04/17/07 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Homestead Exemptions; change date of filing applications Sen. Cecil Staton (18th) Senate Finance Committee
Retirement; authority to increase benefits; shall terminate; July 1, 2007 Sen. Bill Heath (31st) 03/27/07 Senate defeated 18 to 34

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SB 161 SB 162
SB 163 SB 164 SB 165
SB 166 SB 167 SB 168 SB 169 SB 170 SB 171

Retirement; disability benefits; physical exam done at convenient place of beneficiary; delete provisions Sen. Bill Heath (31st) 03/19/07 Senate passed 35 to 17 House Retirement Committee
Retirement; person who becomes member; disability benefit; actual years of creditable service Sen. Bill Heath (31st) 03/19/07 Senate passed 40 to 13 04/20/07 House passed 148 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Retirement; county revenue employees; no person who becomes tax commissioner or any such officer shall be eligible for membership Sen. Bill Heath (31st) Senate Retirement Committee
Certificate of Need Reformation Act; extensive revision of the certificate of need program Sen. Don Balfour (9th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Agricultural Commodity Commissions; ratification of commissions; change certain provisions Sen. John Bulloch (11th) 03/19/07 Senate passed 48 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 149 to 3 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Driver Services, Dept. Of; add approved virtual courses; under the age of 25 years Sen. Lee Hawkins (49th) Senate Insurance and Labor Committee
State Health Benefit Advisory Committee; create Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th) Senate Insurance and Labor Committee
Deaf Child's Bill of Rights Act; communication needs of a deaf student Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) 03/19/07 Senate passed 46 to 0 04/20/07 House passed 163 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Ga. Student Finance Authority; direct loans to students; postsecondary schools; 1% rate annually Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) 03/20/07 Senate passed 54 to 0 House Higher Education Committee
Quality Basic Education Act; foreign language requirements; college preparatory diploma Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) 03/19/07 Senate passed 47 to 0 04/20/07 House passed 155 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Residential/General Contractors; repeal Chapter 41 of such title Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
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SB 172 SB 173 SB 174 SB 175 SB 176
SB 177 SB 178 SB 179 SB 180 SB 181

Georgia Retiree Health Benefit Fund; reports to the board of community health Sen. Greg Goggans (7th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 51 to 1 04/20/07 House passed 164 to1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Pipeline Companies; exempt certain acquisitions of add. pipeline right of way from restrictions and conditions Sen. Ross Tolleson (20th) 03/01/07 Senate passed 43 to 11 House Judiciary Committee
Public Officers/Employees; development of medical/physical fitness standards; appointment of medical review board Sen. Johnny Grant (25th) 03/20/07 Senate passed 48 to 1 House Governmental Affairs Committee
State Government; clarify meaning of criminal action; replace Dept. of Administrative Services with Office of Treasury/Fiscal Services Sen. Johnny Grant (25th) 03/19/07 Senate passed 43 to 3 House Governmental Affairs Committee
State Forestry Commission; reports to General Assembly; change certain provisions Sen. Ross Tolleson (20th) 03/20/07 Senate passed 54 to 0 04/19/07 House passed 157 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2008
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Superior Courts; Pike County in Griffin Circuit; change certain terms of court Sen. Ronnie Chance (16th) 03/20/07 Senate passed 51 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 162 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Pharmacy, State Board of; mails/common carriers; prescription drug; shall not be grounds for sanctioning license of pharmacist Sen. Don Balfour (9th) 03/20/07 Senate passed 47 to 6 House Regulated Industries
Campaign Contributions; persons acting on behalf of a public utility; Public Service Commission; repeal the prohibition Sen. Cecil Staton (18th) Senate Ethics Committee
Guaranteed Energy Cost Savings Act; to authorize governmental units to enter into guaranteed energy cost savings contracts Sen. Joseph Carter (13th) Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
Motor Vehicles; provide imposition of fee by motor vehicle rental companies; definitions; procedures, conditions and limitations Sen. Joseph Carter (13th) Senate Finance Committee

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SB 182 SB 183 SB 184
SB 185 SB 186 SB 187 SB 188 SB 189 SB 190 SB 191

Torts; asbestos/silica claims; change provisions Sen. John Wiles (37th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 36 to 3 04/17/07 House passed 156 to 1 Effective Date: May 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/01/07
Insurance; authorize agents to charge/collect certain fees; provide for keeping records of such fees; separate receipts Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) 03/27/07 Senate passed 43 to 7 House Insurance Committee
Income Taxes; new definitions; modify the computation of deductible business expenses Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) 04/20/07 Senate passed 44 to 2 04/20/07 House passed 137 to 3 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Watercraft; applicant for certificate of number for vessels purchased outside Georgia; sales/use tax has been paid Sen. Jack Hill (4th) 03/20/07 Senate passed 50 to 1 House Ways and Means Committee
City of Homerville Water and Sewer Authority; create Sen. Greg Goggans (7th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 46 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 140 to 3 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Environmental Advisory Council; applications for certain variances; change certain provisions Sen. Chip Pearson (51st) 03/27/07 Senate passed 48 to 2 House Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Foster Parents Bill of Rights; children who are privately placed; provide administrative hearing for aggrieved parties Sen. Steve Thompson (33rd) 04/20/07 Senate passed 39 to 0 04/20/07 House passed 152 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Certificate of Need; revise definition of "new institutional health service" Sen. Don Thomas (54th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Pretrial Proceedings; insanity/mental incompetencey; definitions; evaluation Sen. Seth Harp (29th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 50 to 0 04/16/07 House passed 129 to 3 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Buildings; prohibit the naming of any public building for Sen. Robert Brown Sen. Robert Brown (26th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 53 to 0 House Special Rules Committee

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SB 192 SB 193
SB 194
SB 195 SB 196 SB 197 SB 198 SB 199 SB 200 SB 201 SB 202

Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations; valid certificate of self-insurance in another state qualify as self-insurer in this state Sen. David Shafer (48th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 49 to 2 House Insurance Committee
Local Government; employment benefits for county employees; general provisions Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) 04/20/07 Senate passed 44 to 2 04/20/07 House passed 126 to 16 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Election; county election superintendent; tabulation of absentee ballots; prior to the close of the polls on the day of primary, election or runoff Sen. Cecil Staton (18th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 45 to 3 04/20/07 House passed 160 to 2 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Teachers Retirement; change the benefit formula; provide postretirement benefit adjustment Sen. Horacena Tate (38th) Senate Retirement Committee
Military Scholarships; provide for children of persons killed/disabled as a result of combat wound; define terms Sen. Kasim Reed (35th) Senate Higher Education Committee
Waste Management; municipal solid waste disposal facility sites near adjoining counties; repeal certain provisions Sen. Seth Harp (29th) Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Waste Management; protection for certain governmentally owned public drinking water supply intakes Sen. Seth Harp (29th) Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Retirement; no public retirement system shall invest funds in corporations doing business with Islamic Republic of Iran or certain other states Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Senate Retirement Committee
Georgia Smart Infrastructure Growth Act; creation Sen. Johnny Grant (25th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 41 to 1 04/20/07 House passed 121 to 40 Effective Date: January 1, 2009
Georgia Family Law Arbitration Act Sen. Seth Harp (29th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Mattie's Call Act; revise/redesignate Article 7 Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) 03/19/07 Senate passed 53 to 0 House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee

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SB 203 SB 204 SB 205 SB 206 SB 207 SB 208 SB 209 SB 210
SB 211 SB 212
SB 213

Secondary Metals Recyclers; public utilities/transportation; increased penalties Sen. Seth Harp (29th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 42 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 163 t0 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Health; board for distribution/delivery of dead bodies; change certain provisions Sen. Don Thomas (54th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 50 to 0 04/20/07 House passed 142 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Prescription Medication Integrity Act Sen. Don Thomas (54th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 43 to 0 04/20/07 House passed 150 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
American Sign Language; elective/foreign language credit for any student Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Senate Education and Youth Committee
Petroleum Products; Internet website for gasoline prices Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee
General Assembly; Internet website; provide for content/capabilities Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) Senate Rules Committee
Augusta Judicial Circuit; judges of Superior Court; supplement; change provisions Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) 02/28/07 Senate passed 49 to 0 04/16/07 House passed 130 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Secretary of State; authorize to designate/establish facilities; government agency as a branch depository; Division of Archives/History Sen. George Hooks (14th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 51 to 0 04/19/07 House passed 163 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Criminal Procedure; sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias/prejudice circumstances and parole; repeal certain provisions Sen. Vincent Fort (39th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Public Records; disclosure to the news media; public employees Sen. Don Balfour (9th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 44 to 1 04/20/07 House passed 95 to 53 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Insurance Commissioner; waive retaliatory obligations, prohibitions or restrictions under certain circumstances; provide exceptions Sen. David Shafer (48th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 48 to 3 House Insurance Committee
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SB 214 SB 215 SB 216 SB 217 SB 218 SB 219 SB 220
SB 221 SB 222 SB 223 SB 224 SB 225

State Government; qualifications; call centers; provide definitions Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) Senate State Local and Governmental Operations Committee
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; revise; provide statutory construction of definition; certified registered nurse anesthetists Sen. Joseph Carter (13th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Grand Juries; certain individuals not qualified to serve as grand jurors Sen. Ronnie Chance (16th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Property Owners' Associations; shall have standing as a party to bring legal action to enforce covenants Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) Senate Special Judiciary Committee
Homestead; exemption; certain disabled persons; total value Sen. Ed Tarver (22nd) 03/27/07 Senate passed 53 to 0 House Ways and Means Committee
Offenses; seizure of motor vehicles by person to facilitate sexual offenses Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 53 to 0 House Judiciary- Non-Civil Committee
Warehousemen; agricultural warehouse receipt requirements, obtaining printed forms, electronic receipts; change provisions Sen. John Bulloch (11th) 03/20/07 Senate passed 47 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 160 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Solid Waste Management; land disposal sites; permits from Dept. of Natural Resources; change certain provisions Sen. John Bulloch (11th) Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; revise definition; licensed registered nurse Sen. Johnny Grant (25th) 03/19/07 Senate passed 51 to 0 04/20/07 House passed 157 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Judges; compensation/grants for judicial salaries; change certain provisions Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) 03/27/07 Senate passed 50 to 0 House Judiciary- Non-Civil Committee
Motor Vehicles; commercial vehicle and fleet policy; change the definition Sen. Ralph Hudgens (47th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 39 to 1 04/13/07 House passed 158 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Redevelopment; require training with programs; create Redevelopment Powers Training Board Sen. Doug Stoner (6th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 46 to 1 04/19/07 House passed 126 to 36 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
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SB 226 SB 227 SB 228 SB 229 SB 230 SB 231
SB 232 SB 233 SB 234 SB 235

Qualified Soil Scientists; evaluations/reports shall be accepted by Dept. of Natural Resources/Dept. Human Resources Sen. Seth Harp (29th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 53 to 0 04/19/07 House passed 155 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Clarkesville, City of; new charter Sen. Nancy Schaefer (50th) 03/19/07 Senate passed 47 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Personal Fitness Trainers; provide for licensure; establish Georgia Board of Fitness Trainers Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th) Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
Hospitals; discount payment/charity care for financially qualified patients; maintain written policies; provide eligibility criteria Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
State Personnel Board/Merit System; define classified/unclassified service Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) Senate Insurance and Labor Committee
Norcross, City of; authorize to exercise all redevelopment/other powers; provide for a referendum Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) 03/01/07 Senate passed 48 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Court Reports; remove requirement of publishing a volume of rules from the definition of reports Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) 03/27/07 Senate passed 51 to 0 House Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee
Roads; collections, expenditures and exemptions with respect to revenue; change certain provisions Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) Senate Transportation Committee
Secretary of State; collect a filing fee for certificates of conversion; Georgia corporation to foreign corporation Sen. Bill Cowsert (46th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 52 to 0 04/19/07 House passed 155 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Corrections, Dept. Of; certified correctional employees; leave under certain conditions may retain their badges Sen. Johnny Grant (25th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 45 to 0 04/16/07 House passed 152 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/21/07

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SB 236 SB 237 SB 238 SB 239 SB 240 SB 241 SB 242 SB 243 SB 244
SB 245

Georgia Personal Identity Protection Act; state agencies; breach of security; personal information Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) 04/20/07 Senate passed 45 to 2 04/20/07 House passed 155 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Architecture; establish minimum training requirements to qualify for certification; Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) 04/20/07 Senate passed 45 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 160 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Evidence; tampering; remove requirement that such offense involve another person Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 50 to 0 House Judiciary- Non-Civil Committee
Farm Laborers; provide a definition Sen. Greg Goggans (7th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 50 to 2 House Industrial Relations Committee
Employees'/Teachers Retirement; membership/participation in any public retirement system may be transferred or terminated; procedures Sen. Bill Heath (31st) Senate Retirement Committee
Health Insurance; comprehensively revise the laws of Georgia Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Senate Insurance and Labor Committee
Chattooga County; provide homestead exemption; based on income for certain residents Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) 03/19/07 Senate passed 47 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Ethics in Government Act; change provisions Sen. Renee Unterman (45th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 48 to 1 House Ethics Committee
Town of Tallulah Falls; town council; quorum, voting and special meetings; change provisions Sen. Nancy Schaefer (50th) 03/19/07 Senate passed 47 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Alcoholic Beverages; to permit the sale for consumption on the premises on Sundays; authorize governing authority of county/municipality Sen. Doug Stoner (6th) Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee

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SB 246
SB 247 SB 248 SB 249 SB 250 SB 251
SB 252 SB 253 SB 254 SB 255 SB 256 SB 257

Buildings; advisory committee on industrialized buildings; appointment/vacancies Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) 03/27/07 Senate passed 54 to 0 04/19/07 House passed 159 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Cobb County, State Court of; change compensation of judges Sen. John Wiles (37th) 03/19/07 Senate passed 47 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Cobb County, State Court of; change compensation of solicitor-general Sen. John Wiles (37th) 03/19/07 Senate passed 47 to 0 04/17/07 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; register with sheriff of any county where offender resides Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) 03/27/07 Senate passed 51 to 0 House Judiciary- Non-Civil Committee
Public Property; roofing of state owned buildings/facilities; provide standards Sen. Steve Henson (41st) Senate State Institutions and Property Committee
Motor Vehicles; require establishment by Dept. of Revenue of internet website for stolen/towed motor vehicles Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) 04/20/07 Senate passed 41 to 0 04/20/07 House passed 155 to 0 Effective Date: January 1, 2008
Firearms Dealers; transfer authority for regulation to state revenue commissioner Sen. John Wiles (37th) Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; on-site patient evaluation; provide examination Sen. John Wiles (37th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Georgia State Indemnification Commission; composition; define certain terms Sen. Johnny Grant (25th) 3/27/2007 Senate Passed 49 to 0 House Judiciary Committee
Death Penalty; provide moratorium on the administration of a death sentence Sen. Vincent Fort (39th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Outdoor Advertising Signs; height limitations; conditions for lowering of existing signs Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) Senate Transportation Committee
Dropout Deterrent Act; revise the age of mandatory education Sen. Vincent Fort (39th) Senate Education and Youth Committee
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SB 258 SB 259 SB 260 SB 261 SB 262 SB 263
SB 264 SB 265 SB 266 SB 267 SB 268

Controlled Substances; ban sale of marijuana/hemp flavored candy; provide for penalties Sen. Vincent Fort (39th) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 44 to 4 House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Warrants; issuance of search warrants by judicial officers; change provisions Sen. Vincent Fort (39th) Senate Judiciary Committee
License Plates; revenue commissioner entitled to seize the license plates; vehicle's registration has been revoked/canceled Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Senate Finance Committee
Tybee Island, City of; council terms/qualifications for office Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) 3/19/2007 Senate passed 47 to 0 4/17/2007 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Fulton County; homestead exemption; educational purposes for full value; definitions; specify terms/conditions Sen. Horacena Tate (38th) Senate State and Local Government Operations Committee
Soil/Water Conservation Districts; number/boundaries; alteration of existing districts/formation of new districts; change certain provisions Sen. John Bulloch (11th) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 49 to 0 4/19/2007 House passed 158 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Elections/Primaries; qualify for a party's nomination/run for public office; provide certain requirements Sen. John Wiles (37th) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 47 to 3 House Governmental Affairs Committee
Personnel/Merit System; define classified/unclassified service; employees; change certain provisions Sen. John Wiles (37th) Senate Insurance and Labor Committee
Judicial Accounting; add a penalty, late fees, and interest for failure to remit certain funds/ reports to authority Sen. John Wiles (37th) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 39 to 12 House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Georgia Condominium Act; define certain terms; declarant shall pay certain expenses; provide exceptions; sub-condominium Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 49 to 0 House Judiciary Committee
Labor, Dept. of; program of mandatory drug testing of applicants for unemployment benefits; review; define certain terms Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (28th) Senate Insurance and Labor Committee

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SB 269
SB 270 SB 271 SB 272 SB 273 SB 274 SB 275
SB 276 SB 277 SB 278 SB 279

St. Mary's, City of; vacancy of any elected office; provide for certain declarations Sen. Jeff Chapman (3rd) 3/19/2007 Senate passed 47 to 0 4/17/2007 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Juvenile Justice; Dept. of; provide for Office of Runaway Children Assistance; duties/structure Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) Senate Special Judiciary Committee
Taxes; change the period of time within which a tax deed shall ripen by prescription Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 46 to 3 House Ways and Means Committee
Agricultural/Forest Products; limited liability for owners/operators of farms offering agri-tourism under certain circumstances Sen. John Bulloch (11th) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 46 to 2 House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Deer Hunting; lawful/unlawful killing of dogs pursuing/killing a deer; revise provisions Sen. Ronnie Chance (16th) Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee
Georgia Crime Information Center; publication of statistics; revise provisions Sen. Joseph Carter (13th) Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
Agriculture Commissioner; provide a date certain for rules/regulations to establish criminal violations Sen. John Bulloch (11th) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 50 to 0 4/17/2007 House passed 157 to 1 Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee
Insurance; uninsured motor vehicle; available coverages are inadequate to cover person's bodily injury/property damage losses Sen. Cecil Staton (18th) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 46 to 3 House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Juvenile Proceedings; prohibit universal mental health testing/psychiatric screening of juveniles; definitions Sen. Nancy Schaefer (50th) Senate Education and Youth Committee
Proceedings; juvenile deprivation hearings shall not be closed; except upon written application of parents Sen. Nancy Schaefer (50th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Georgia's Promise; certain students; admission to member institutions of University Sys.; top 10% of graduating class; automatically admitted Sen. Kasim Reed (35th) Senate Higher Education Committee

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SB 280
SB 281 SB 282 SB 283 SB 284 SB 285 SB 286 SB 287 SB 288 SB 289 SB 290 SB 291

Georgia Technology Authority; provide for construction/interpretation of the Code section Sen. Dan Moody (56th) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 51 to 2 4/20/2007 House passed 140 to 2 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/11/07
Local Government; sub-recipients/units; liability; clarify certain provisions Sen. Horacena Tate (38th) Senate State and Local Government Operations Committee
Highway System; alternative tourism routes; creation Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) 4/17/2007 House passed 158 to 2 4/20/2007 Senate passed 40 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Confederate Heritage and History Month; create Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) Senate Rules Committee
Vehicle Weight/Load; allow operator to comply with weight requirements by shifting/equalizing on all wheels Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 51 to 0 House Transportation Committee
Revised PeachCare for Kids Act; change the short title Sen. Greg Goggans (7th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Health Care Liability Claim; limitation in emergency medical care; change certain provisions Sen. Seth Harp (29th) Senate Judiciary Committee
State Licensed Facilities/Public Buildings; require child safety outlets, covers, or plugs; provide a date of compliance Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Senate State Institutions and Property Committee
Property; automatic reversion of mineral rights to fee owner; taxes due not paid for 20 years; method of reversion Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) Senate Finance Committee
Newborn Screening Program; assessment; approved laboratories to perform screening testing; revise certain provisions Sen. Don Balfour (9th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Georgia Aviation Authority Act; create Sen. Bill Heath (31st) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 48 to 0 House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
Ad Valorem Taxation; provide annual hearings on property taxes by county/municipal governing authorities/independent school systems Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) Senate State and Local Government Operations Committee

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SB 292 SB 293 SB 294 SB 295 SB 296 SB 297 SB 298
SB 299 SB 300 SB 301
SB 302

Commercial Shrimping; opening of certain waters under certain conditions; change provisions Sen. Lee Hawkins (49th) Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee
Deprived Juveniles; consideration of in-sate/out-of-state placements for children; permanency plan hearings; procedural safeguards Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Prescription Drugs; substitution of generic drugs for brand name drugs; change criteria Sen. Jack Murphy (27th) Senate Insurance and Labor Committee
Controlled Substances; active chemical ingredient in hallucinogenic plant Salvia divinorum A; unlawful to knowingly produce and manufacture Sen. John Bulloch (11th) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 53 to 0 House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
State Health Planning/Development; revise certain definitions; change exemptions Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Teachers; local units of admin. adopt disciplinary procedures; revise certain definitions Sen. Ron Ramsey (43rd) Senate Education and Youth Committee
Pulaski County; office of probate judge; nonpartisan elections Sen. Ross Tolleson (20th) 3/29/2007 Senate passed 45 to 0 4/19/2007 House passed 135 to 20 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Model Rockets; provide exemption when defining explosive for certain purposes Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (28th) Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
Transparency in Government Act; Dept. of Audits/Accounts; creation/maintenance of certain state expenditure information Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Senate Appropriations Committee
Fulton County Industrial District; create; prohibit governing authority from levying any tax for educational purposes Sen. Horacena Tate (38th) 4/20/2007 Senate passed 39 to 0 4/20/2007 House passed 133 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Forest Park, City of; authorize to exercise all redevelopment/other powers; provide referendum Sen. Gail Davenport (44th) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 54 to 0 House Intra-governmental Coordination-Local Committee

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SB 303
SB 304 SB 305 SB 306 SB 307 SB 308 SB 309 SB 310 SB 311 SB 312 SB 313

Forsyth County; Board of Education; increase the per diem expense allowance; chairperson/board members Sen. Jack Murphy (27th) 3/28/2007 Senate passed 48 to 0 4/19/2007 House passed 125 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Human Resources, Dept; submission of data relating to individual's employer; state funded/administered health care program Sen. Doug Stoner (6th) Senate Insurance and Labor Committee
Emergency Management; licensing of nongovernmental rescue organizations; revise a provision Sen. David Shafer (48th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Greater Fulton Water Authority Act; provide for definitions; powers/duties Sen. David Shafer (48th) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 32 to 24 House Intra-governmental Coordination-Local Committee
Uniform Rules; leaving a motor vehicle unattended; repeal Code Section 40-6-201 Sen. Jack Murphy (27th) Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
DeKalb County; board of education members; change compensation Sen. Steve Henson (41st) 4/20/2007 Senate passed 42 to 0 4/17/2007 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
State Court of Jefferson County; compensation of the judge/solicitor-general of the court; change provisions Sen. J.B. Powell (23rd) 3/28/2007 Senate passed 48 to 0 4/17/2007 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2009
Jefferson County; sheriff; compensation; change provisions Sen. J.B. Powell (23rd) 3/28/2007 Senate passed 48 to 0 4/17/2007 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Burke County; sheriff; change compensation Sen. J.B. Powell (23rd) 4/20/2007 Senate passed 44 to 0 4/17/2007 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Superior Court of Fulton County; judges; increase amount of supplement Sen. David Shafer (48th) 3/27/2007 Senate passed 44 to 10 4/17/2007 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2008
Physicians; Composite State Board of Medical Examiners; enter into a contract with a nonprofit corporation; impaired physician program Sen. Don Thomas (54th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
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SB 314 SB 315 SB 316
SB 317
SB 318 SB 319 SB 320 SB 321 SB 322 SB 323
SB 324

Bibb County Board of Tax Assessors; no person serving within the preceding 12 months shall be eligible to serve as an employee Sen. Robert Brown (26th) 3/30/2007 Senate passed 45 to 0 House Intra-governmental Coordination-Local Committee
Driver's Licenses; abolish Ga. Driver's Education Commission; transfer purposes/duties to State Board of Education Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
Newton County; ad valorem taxes; school district maintenance/operations purposes; provide homestead exemption Sen. John Douglas (17th) 3/29/2007 Senate passed 45 to 0 4/17/2007 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Columbia County; authorize to exercise all redevelopment/other powers Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) 3/29/2007 Senate passed 45 to 0 4/17/2007 House passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 4/19/07
Courts; requesting judicial assistance from other courts; change certain provisions Sen. Ronnie Chance (16th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Riverdale, City of; authorize to exercise all redevelopment/other powers Sen. Valencia Seay (34th) 3/30/2007 Senate passed 45 to 0 House Intra-governmental Coordination-Local Committee
Albany, City of; authorize to exercise all redevelopment/other powers Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th) 3/30/2007 Senate passed 45 to 0
Spencer Reid Henry County Reservoir Act Sen. John Douglas (17th) Senate State and Local Government Operations Committee
Floyd County; board of education; provide compensation of the members Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) 4/16/2007 Senate passed 52 to 0 4/20/2007 House passed 133 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Loganville, City of; exercise all redevelopment/other powers; provide referendum Sen. Renee Unterman (45th) 4/16/2007 Senate passed 52 to 0 4/20/2007 House passed 133 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Gwinnett County; authorize to exercise all redevelopment/other powers; provide referendum Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) Senate State and Local Government Operations Committee
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SB 325
SB 326 SB 327 SB 328 SB 329 SB 330 SB 331 SB 332 SB 333 SB 334

Atlanta, City of; ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; increase the amount of such exemption Sen. Kasim Reed (35th) 4/20/2007 Senate passed 47 to 0 Senate State and Local Government Operations Committee
Retirement; appellate court judges; provide for benefits Sen. Bill Heath (31st) Senate Retirement Committee
Georgia State Employee Savings Plan; deferred compensation plan; employer contribution; provide rules/regulations Sen. Bill Heath (31st) Senate Retirement Committee
Georgia State Employee Savings Plan; deferred compensation plan; employer contribution; provide rules/regulations Sen. Bill Heath (31st) Senate Retirement Committee
Retirement; authorize the reduction of portion of member's compensation; benefit for future state employees Sen. Bill Heath (31st) Senate Retirement Committee
Georgia Judicial Retirement System; superior court judges/district attorneys; retirement benefits; change provision Sen. Bill Heath (31st) Senate Retirement Committee
Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired Act; create Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
MARTA; allow a transportation services contract to authorize the extension of/addition to the Authority's existing rail system Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) Senate Urban Affairs Committee
Employee's Retirement Sys; certain members; 34 years of services; provisions Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Senate Retirement Committee
State Licensing Board of Home Inspectors; create Sen. David Shafer (48th) Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee

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SR 1 SR 2 SR 3 SR 5 SR 6 SR 8 SR 9 SR 20 SR 21 SR 22 SR 25 SR 26 SR 30

Senate Convened; notify House of Representatives Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) Read and adopted 01/08/2007
General Assembly Convened; Notify Governor Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) Read and adopted 01/08/2007
Senate; Adopt Rules Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) Read and adopted 01/08/2007
Taxpayers Dividend Act; restrict amendments that increase appropriations made by General Appropriations Act Sen. David Shafer (48th) Senate Finance Committee
State Children's Health Insurance Plan; urge U.S. Congress provide funding Sen. Greg Goggans (7th) Read and adopted 01/10/2007
Senate Officials; Employees and Committees Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) Read and adopted 01/08/2007
Joint Session; inauguration of Governor and Lieutenant Governor Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) Read and adopted 01/08/2007
Taxation; provide limitations on state government tax and expenditures Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) 03/20/2007 Senate Passed 44 to 6 House Ways and Means Committee
Taxation; limitations on grants of tax power Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Senate Finance Committee
Hospital Health Care Standards Commission; create Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) 03/27/2007 Senate Passed 54 to 0 House Health and Human Services Committee
State Properties Commission; authorizing and empowering Sen. Ed Tarver (22nd) Senate State Institutions and Properties Committee
State Properties Commission; authorizing and empowering Sen. Ed Tarver (22nd) Senate State Institutions and Properties Committee
Joint Study Committee on State Stroke System of Care; create Sen. Don Thomas (54th) 03/27/07 Senate Passed 54 to 0 04/19/07 House Passed 147 to 0
" Governor Signed 5/21/07

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SR 49 SR 66 SR 68
SR 71 SR 81 SR 87
SR 95 SR 123 SR 124 SR 125 SR 127 SR 130

Justice, Dept. of U.S.; urged to oppose the proposed unsolicited takeover of Delta Air Lines Sen. Chip Pearson (51st) 01/26/2007 Senate Passed 52 to 0 House Economic Development and Tourism Committee
Shortage of Doctors and Nurses; create Senate Study Committee; create Sen. Cecil Staton (18th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 0
William H. "Sonny Boy" Skipper Maintenance Headquarters; dedicate Sen. Tommie Williams (19th) 02/02/07 Senate Passed 54 to 1 04/17/07 House Passed 150 to 0
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Alcohol Regulations; create Senate Study Committee; create Sen. David Shafer (48th) Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities
Islamic Republic of Iran; condemning the nuclear program Sen. Judson Hill (32nd); 02/27/2007 Senate Passed 48 to 0
Human Resources, Dept.; urged to name district health office building at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital in honor of Dr. Raymond F. Corpe Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) 02/10/2007 Senate Passed 37 to 1 04/17/2007 House Passed 150 to 0
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Israel, State of; expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Read and adopted 01/29/2007
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; urged to begin study of the costs/effects of raising the full pool for Lake Lanier Sen. Lee Hawkins (49th) 02/14/2007 Senate Passed 49 to 0
U.S. Congress; urged to withdraw from the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America Sen. Nancy Schaefer (50th) 04/19/2007 Senate Failed 24 to 17
Lottery Funds; reserved only for the HOPE Scholarship Program CA Sen. Joseph Carter (13th) 03/27/2007 Senate Passed 45 to 8 House Higher Education Committee
Counties/Municipalities in Georgia; urged to take proactive measures towards reducing underage drinking Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and adopted 01/31/2007
Townships; power of zoning/regulation of land use development; funding Sen. David Adelman (42nd) 03/27/2007 Senate Passed 43 to 4 House Governmental Affairs Committee

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SR 133 SR 139
SR 140 SR 154 SR 159 SR 228 SR 240 SR 243 SR 246
SR 247 SR 248 SR 249

Augusta, Georgia, Environmental Issues; create joint study committee Sen. Ed Tarver (22nd) 02/27/2007 Senate Passed 48 to 0 House Natural Resources Committee
Congress; urged to raise allowable deduction for health savings accounts Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) 03/27/2007 Senate Passed 49 to 2 04/19/2007 House passed 157 to 0
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
U.S. Congress; urged to enact legislation that would amend the Medicare program Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Senate Insurance and Labor Committee
Joint Human Services Transportation Study Commission; create Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) 03/27/2007 Senate Passed 54 to 0 House Transportation Committee
Armed Forces; First Annual Veterans Day Celebration; recognize Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th); Senate Read and adopted 02/08/2007
Peace Officers; appropriate funds necessary to provide for retirement credit for retired members; prior to January 1, 1976 CA Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Senate Retirement Committee
People's Republic of China; expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Read and adopted 02/10/2007
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Congress; urged to begin a study of the cost/effects; storage capacities Sen. Seth Harp (29th) 02/22/2007 Senate Passed 51 to 0
Indigent Defense; create Joint Study Committee Sen. John Wiles (37th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 41 to 0 04/20/2007 House Passed 153 to 0
" Governor Signed 05/11/07
Eugenics; express profound regret for Georgia's participation Sen. David Shafer (48th) 03/27/2007 Senate Passed 49 to 2
Ad Valorem Taxes; prohibit county from levying within a municipality as special services districts CA Sen. Nancy Schaefer (50th) Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee
Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities 6 counties Sen. Johnny Grant (25th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 48 to 0 04/19/2007 House Passed 147 to 0

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SR 263 SR 270 SR 279 SR 280 SR 282 SR 283 SR 296 SR 309 SR 319 SR 326 SR 327 SR 340

Commuter Rail; Athens to Atlanta; urging U.S. Congress to provide funding Sen. Don Balfour (9th) 03/01/2007 Senate Passed 47 to 0 House Transportation Committee
Zell Bryan Miller; urging Capitol Arts Standards Commission to authorize the placement of statute on grounds of the State Capitol Building Sen. Nancy Schaefer (50th) 03/27/2007 Senate Passed 49 to 2
Senate; provide four-year terms of office for members CA Sen. John Douglas (17th) 03/01/2007 Senate Passed 49 to 6 House Governmental Affairs Committee
Property Rights Relating to Reproductive/Genetic Technology; create Senate study committee Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 0
Georgia One Tax; prohibit subsequent imposition of state ad valorem taxes/state income taxes; comprehensive consumption tax CA Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (28th) Senate Finance Committee
Joint Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Study Committee; create Sen. Ross Tolleson (20th) 03/27/2007 Senate Passed 54 to 0 House Natural Resources and Environment committee
POW Julian Abel Memorial Bridge; dedicating Sen. Greg Goggans (7th) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 45 to 0 04/20/07 House Passed 159 to 0
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Infrastructure Development Districts; provide by general law the creation and comprehensive regulation CA Sen. Johnny Grant (25th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 43 to 9 04/20/2007 House Passed 130 to 40
North Georgia College/State University; urge Board of Regents to maintain current military program Sen. John Douglas (17th) Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
U.S. Congress; urge to reform U.S. sugar policy Sen. John Bulloch (11th) 03/19/2007 Senate Passed 49 to 0
Joint Atlantic Coastal Beach Preservation and Maintenance Study Committee; create Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) 03/27/2007 Senate Passed 54 to 0 House Natural Resources and Environment
Senate Study Committee; State Boards, Commissions, Authorities, Councils, and Committees; create Sen. Dan Moody (56th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 0

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SR 341 SR 344 SR 345 SR 355 SR 357
SR 361 SR 363

Motor Fuel Taxes; funds appropriated; adequate system of public roads/bridges; transportation purposes CA Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) Senate Transportation Committee
Citizens' Redistricting Commission; create; apportionment of General Assembly Sen. Ronnie Chance (16th) Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee
Public Funding; faith based organizations; prevent discrimination Sen. Bill Heath (31st) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Health Care Transformation; create joint study committee Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) 03/27/2007 Senate Passed 54 to 0
Major Byron S. McGuire, Sr. Memorial Bridge; dedicating Sen. Jim Whitehead (24th) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 45 to 0 04/17/07 House Passed 150 to 0
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
PeachCare for Kids; provide for imposition of a state/use tax at rate of 1 percent; health care coverage for all Georgia children CA Sen. Curt Thompson (5th) Senate Finance Committee
Mental Health Service Delivery Commission; create Sen. Johnny Grant (25th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 47 to 0 04/20/2007 House Passed 159 to 0

SR 364 SR 365 SR 370 SR 375 SR 377 SR 385

Georgia Capital Punishment Study Committee; create Sen. Vincent Fort (39th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Transportation Funding; create joint study committee Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) 03/27/2007 Senate Passed 54 to 0 04/20/2007 House Passed 148 to 0
Court of Appeals/Supreme Court; election; term of office CA Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (28th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Public Funding; separate charitable affiliates of religious/sectarian organizations; provide for conditions/requirements CA Sen. Doug Stoner (6th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Jekyll Island Authority; redevelopment of resort/facilities; to exercise great caution/restraint Sen. Jeff Chapman (3rd) Senate State Institutions and Property Committee
Georgia Advance Directives Registry; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Nan Orrock (36th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 0

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SR 386 SR 387 SR 388 SR 397 SR 403 SR 419 SR 426 SR 428 SR 439 SR 445 SR 446 SR 447 SR 471 SR 479 SR 480

Human Resources, Dept.; urged to establish a uniform format among hospital forms; mandate use in all Georgia hospitals Sen. Nan Orrock (36th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 43 to 0
Congress; urged to adopt the United States National Health Insurance Act Sen. Nan Orrock (36th) Senate Insurance and Labor Committee
U.S. Congress; urged to enact Prevention First Act Sen. Nan Orrock (36th) Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Board of Regents; urged to establish programs for intercollegiate wrestling Sen. Seth Harp (29th) 03/27/2007 Senate Passed 49 to 2
EMS Recruitment, Retention, and Retirement; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 0
Georgia Day; urge public schools to observe Sen. John Douglas (17th) Read and adopted 03/19/2007
Quality of Child Care in Georgia; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Dan Weber (40th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 0
Senate Railroad Safety and Security Study Committee; create Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) Senate Transportation Committee
Soil and Water Conservation Districts; selection of supervisors; express objection of Senate to any changes from current status Sen. Steve Henson (41st) Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee
Joint Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Minors Study Commission; create Sen. Renee Unterman (45th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 0 House Judiciary Non Civil Committee
U.S. Representative Charles Whitlow Norwood, Jr. D.D.S; honoring lifetime achievements Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 47 to 0
National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility for Georgia; urge Governor to continue his pursuit Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) Senate Read and adopted 03/20/2007
Property and Casualty Rate Regulation; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 0
Increasing Cargo Capacity at Georgia Ports; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Joseph Carter (13th) Read and adopted
Increasing Cargo Capacity at Georgia Ports; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Joseph Carter (13th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 0
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SR 482 SR 483 SR 515 SR 532 SR 555 SR 556 SR 581 SR 586 SR 593 SR 598 SR 619 SR 636 SR 637 SR 646

Senate Communications Taxes and Fees Study Committee; create Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Senate Finance Committee
Georgia's Public Schools; encouraging the effective teaching of social studies Sen. Seth Harp (29th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 43 to 0
Ad Valorem Taxation; exemptions which may be authorized locally CA Sen. Kasim Reed (35th) Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee
American Red Cross Month; proclaim March Sen. David Shafer (48th) Read and adopted 03/28/2007
Hate Crime Legislation; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Bill Cowsert (46th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 0
Delta Air Lines; offer customers first/only flights nonstop between Atlanta, Ga and Shanghai; express support Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Read and adopted 03/30/2007
Capitol Arts Standards Commission; placement of portrait honoring Admiral John Henry Towers; urging Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) Read and adopted 04/10/2007
Civic Education; express support in our public schools Sen. Seth Harp (29th) Read and adopted 04/10/2007
Brain Fingerprinting Technology; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 0
Joint Nuclear Plant Vogtle Environmental Justice Issues Study Committee; create Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
Prescription Drugs; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Jack Murphy (27th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 0
Senate Comprehensive Lien Law Study Committee; create Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (28th) Senate Judiciary Committee
Health Care Transformation; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 0
President/U.S. Congress urged to adopt/implement federal immigration/border security plan Sen. Chip Pearson (51st) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 43 to 0

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SR 650 SR 653 SR 677

Community Health, Dept. of; urged to develop/establish educational programs regarding diabetes Sen. Don Balfour (9th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 43 to 0
Tobacco Tax Evasion; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Bill Hamrick (30th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 0
Boards of Trustees; various retirement systems in the state; urged not to invest in companies included in terrorism sanctions Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Senate Read and adopted 04/20/07 House Retirement committee

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HB 2

Fair Annexation Act; enact Rep. Doug Holt (112th) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 51 to 0 04/20/07 House Passed 131 to 12 Effective Date: September 1, 2007

HB 16

Public employees; fraud, waste, abuse in state operations; change definitions Rep. Rich Golick (34th) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 48 to 0 03/20/07 House Passed 164 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007

HB 24

Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care Act; enact Rep. Steve Tumlin (38th) 03/30/07 - Senate Passed 51 to 0 04/20/07 House Passed 156 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/17/07

HB 30

Housing authorities; private enterprise agreement; redefine Rep. Jill Chambers (81st) 04/16/07 Senate Passed 44 to 0 04/19/07 House Passed 143 to 2 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07

HB 48

Georgia State Indemnification Fund; definitions; change terms Rep. Jill Chambers (81st) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 46 to 0 04/20/07 House Passed 152 to 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007

HB 53

Piedmont Circuit; terms of court; change provisions Rep. Terry England (108th) 03/30/07 Senate Passed 47 0 02/09/07 House Passed 157 - 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07

HB 69

Driver's records; online; Department of Driver Services; charging fee; prohibit Rep. Bobby Franklin (43rd) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 44 0 03/01/07 House Passed 153 0 Effective Date: Upon signature of the Governor

HB 76

Emergency management; nomenclature and symbols; require permission; provisions Rep. Burke Day (163rd) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 41 0 02/14/07 House Passed 161 3 Effective Date: Upon signature of the Governor

HB 78

Bona fide conservation use property; additional acts; provisions Rep. Richard Royal (171st) 04/19/07 Senate Passed 48 0 02/27/07 House Passed 167 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007 " Governor Signed 5/14/07

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HB 79 HB 81 HB 90 HB 91 HB 94 HB 95 HB 96 HB 100 HB 101

Motor vehicles; light transmission through windows; materials; provisions Rep. Ronald Forster (3rd) 04/11/07 Senate Passed 50 to 0 04/13/07 House Passed 121 t0 10 Effective Date: Upon signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Salt water fishing; charter fishing guide and pier fishing licenses; provisions Rep. Cecily Hill (180th) 03/29/07 Senate Passed 48 0 04/20/07 House Passed 123 18 This Bill was amended in the Senate to include language from SB 3 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/14/07
Funeral establishments; adequate stock of funeral caskets; provisions Rep. Chuck Sims (169th) 04/11/07 Senate Passed 51 0 04/13/07 House Passed 136 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Executive branch of government; certain reports; provide to General Assembly Rep. Jill Chambers (81st) 04/10/07 Senate Passed 48 0 04/13/07 House Passed 135 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 Rep. Glenn Richardson (19th) 04/13/07 Senate Passed 48 0 04/13/07 House Passed 166 - 0 Effective Date: Upon Governor's Signature
' Governor Vetoed 04/19/07 " Governor Un-Vetoed and signed 05/08/07
General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 Rep. Glenn Richardson (19th) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 50 - 1 04/20/07 House Passed 170 3 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
State depositories; Federal Home Loan Banks; secure state funds Rep. James Mills (25th) 03/28/07 Senate Passed 50 0 01/30/07 House Passed 167 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/17/07
Shrimp and shrimping; revise various provisions Rep. Cecily Hill (180th) 04/19/07 Senate Passed 47 0 02/08/07 House Passed 156 10 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/14/07
Public records; agricultural or food systems information; provisions Rep. Penny Houston (170th) 04/11/07 Senate Passed 49 0 02/09/07 House Passed 143 12 Effective Date: Upon signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/17/07
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HB 105 HB 106 HB 107
HB 109 HB 112 HB 117 HB 118 HB 120 HB 122

Animals; poultry; revise certain provisions Rep. Gene Maddox (172nd) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 48 0 02/02/07 House Passed 157 5 Effective Date: Upon signature of the Governor
Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; retirement benefit options; provide Rep. Ben Bridges (10th) 03/28/07 Senate Passed 50 0 02/13/07 House Passed 160 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/17/07
Municipal government; additional requirements; certain franchise fees; provisions Rep. Jan Jones (46th) 04/17/07 Senate Passed 38 - 0 02/28/07 House Passed 141 0 Effective Date: January 1, 2008
" Governor Signed 5/17/07
County and municipality; consolidation; provisions Rep. Ellis Black (174th) 04/19/07 Senate Passed 48 3 04/20/07 House Passed 146 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Food; license requirements; fees; applications; change provisions Rep. Tom McCall (30th) 04/16/07 Senate Passed 46 0 02/13/07 House Passed 167 - 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/14/07
Motor vehicles; definition; exempt certain vehicles Rep. John Heard (104th) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 45 1 04/19/07 House Passed 131 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Brunswick and Cobb Judicial Circuits; additional superior courts judge; provide Rep. Earl Ehrhart (36th) 04/19/07 Senate Passed 46 0 03/27/07 House Passed 164 0 Effective Date: Upon signature of the Governor
Supreme Court; Court of Appeals; certain judges; travel allowances; provide Rep. Wendell Willard (49th) 04/17/07 Senate Passed 43 0 02/12/07 House Passed 155 - 4 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Commercial feeds; labeling requirements; exclude equine feed Rep. Terry England (108th) 04/17/07 Senate Passed 44 0 02/08/07 House Passed 162 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/17/07

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HB 128 HB 131 HB 132 HB 134 HB 136 HB 139 HB 144 HB 147 HB 148

Sales and use tax exemption; certain school supplies; energy efficient products; provide Rep. Lynn Smith (70th) 04/13/07 Senate Passed 44 0 02/27/07 House Passed 169 - o Effective Date: Upon signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Georgia HERO Scholarship; surviving spouses; change definitions Rep. Billy Horne (71st) 04/17/07 Senate Passed 47 0 04/19/07 House Passed 149 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Vessels; certain ports; numbers of pilots; change certain provisions Rep. Ron Stephens (164th) 03/30/07 Senate Passed 48 0 04/11/07 House Passed 151 4 This Bill was amended in the Senate to include language from SB 27 Effective Date: Upon signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/14/07
Local governments; bid bonds; cash; change certain provisions Rep. Terry England (108th) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 39 2 02/20/07 House Passed 153 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Public policy; contract of insurance; indemnification; provisions Rep. Mike Coan (101st) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 36 2 04/19/07 House Passed 145 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Estates and wills; descent and distribution; provisions Rep. Wendell Willard (49th) 04/16/07 Senate Passed 47 0 02/27/07 House Passed 167 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Motor vehicles; used; sale or advertising; change certain exceptions Rep. Bobby Reese (98th) 04/16/07 Senate Passed 51 0 04/19/07 House Passed 148 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Woman's Right to Know Act; abortion; change certain provisions Rep. James Mills (25th) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 31 17 04/20/07 House Passed 110 47 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Sales and use tax; aquariums; provide exemption Rep. Mark Burkhalter (50th) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 42 1 04/20/07 House Passed 143 2 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
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HB 153 HB 155 HB 162 HB 168 HB 169 HB 171 HB 177 HB 181 HB 182

Juveniles; Division of Family and Children Services; provide certain requirements Rep. Barry Loudermilk (14th) 04/11/07 Senate Passed 53 0 04/13/07 House Passed 141 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Human Resources, Department of; personal care home owners; criminal history; permit Rep. Wendell Willard (49th) 04/13/07 Senate Passed 46 0 04/17/07 House Passed 155 - 4 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Sales and use tax; performing arts amphitheater facilities; provide exemption Rep. Charles Martin (47th) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 45 1 04/20/07 House Passed 154 0 Effective Date: Upon signature of the Governor
Associate juvenile court judges; appointment; change qualifications Rep. Robert Mumford (95th) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 45 1 02/20/07 House Passed 157 5 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Sales and use tax; certain prepared food and beverage donations; provide exemption Rep. Charles Martin (47th) 04/17/07 Senate Passed 50 0 03/27/07 House Passed 166 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Motor vehicles; scrap metal or parts; certificates of title; provisions Rep. Tom Rice (51st) 04/13/07 Senate Passed 48 0 02/12/07 House Passed 159 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Historic sites; initial investigation; state archeologist; notice; require Rep. Martin Scott (2nd) 04/19/07 Senate Passed 50 0 03/20/07 House Passed 159 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/17/07
Public safety and judicial facilities authorities; bond indebtedness; provide limitations Rep. Mike Jacobs (80th) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 35 7 04/20/07 House Passed 93 - 64 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Property tax digest; positive tax allocation increments; prohibit use Rep. Charles Martin (47th) 04/17/07 Senate Passed 51 0 02/28/07 House Passed 146 0 Effective Date: Upon signature of the Governor

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HB 183 HB 186 HB 191 HB 192 HB 193 HB 197 HB 202 HB 213 HB 214 HB 218

Motor vehicles; certificates of title; definitions; change certain provisions Rep. Tommy Benton (31st) 04/17/07 Senate Passed 58 0 03/01/07 House Passed 145 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Sales and use tax; certain alternative fuel facilities; five year exemption Rep. Jim Cole (125th) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 44 0 04/20/07 House Passed 151 0 Effective Date: Upon signature of the Governor
Colquitt County Board of Education; nonpartisan elections; provide Rep. Richard Royal (171st) 04/11/07 Senate Passed 49 0 03/01/07 House Passed 116 - 36 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Transportation, Department of; contracts; provisions Rep. Vance Smith (129th) 04/10/07 Senate Passed 45 -1 02/21/07 House Passed 167 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/17/07
Sales and use tax; jet fuel; additional exemption Rep. Mark Burkhalter (50th) 04/17/07 Senate Passed 50 to 0 02/21/07 House Passed 128 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Imprisonment sentence reviews; more than 12 years; three-judge panel; repeal Rep. Barry Fleming (117th) 04/19/07 Senate Passed 38 to 13 04/19/07 House Passed 92 to 68 This Bill was amended in the Senate to include language from SB 97 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Transportation, Department of; contractors; eligibility; provisions Rep. Ben Harbin (118th) 04/11/07 Senate Passed 54 to 0 02/27/07 House Passed 169 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Deferred compensation plans; state employees; special pay plan; repeal Rep. Ben Bridges (10th) 03/28/07 Senate Passed 50 to 1 02/10/07 House Passed 111 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/17/07
Jekyll Island - State Park Authority; renewal of property lease; provisions Rep. Terry Barnard (166th) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 47 to 0 04/20/07 House Passed 157 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Georgia Ports Authority; employees; power of arrest; peace officers; require Rep. Burke Day (163rd) 04/10/07 Senate Passed 45 to 1 03/20/07 House Passed 152 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
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HB 219

Certain local sales and use tax; motor fuels; prepayments; provisions Rep. Richard Royal (171st) 04/20/07 Senate Passed 43 to 0 04/20/07 House Passed 154 to 2 Effective Date: July 1, 2007

HB 220 HB 221 HB 222 HB 224 HB 225 HB 227 HB 229 HB 231

Georgia Criminal Justice Improvement Council; repeal Chapter 8 Rep. Burke Day (163rd) 04/11/07 Senate Passed 54 to 0 02/10/07 House Passed 102-0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Professional malpractice charges; affidavit; change certain provisions Rep. John Heard (104th) 04/17/2007 Senate Passed 46 to 5 02/27/2007 House Passed 167 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
County tax commissioners; purchasing certain property; prohibit Rep. Billy Mitchell (43rd) 04/17/2007 Senate Passed 43 to 0 03/27/2007 House Passed 164 to 3 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/14/07
State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; change certain provisions Rep. Mark Burkhalter (50th) 04/10/2007 Senate Passed 47 to 0 02/28/2007 House Passed 144 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
State income tax; certain college savings plans; change certain provisions Rep. Richard Royal (171st) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 43 to 1 04/20/2007 House Passed 153 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/14/07
Consumer Choice for Television Act; enact Rep. Jeff Lewis (15th) 04/11/2007 Senate Passed 52 to 2 04/13/2007 House Passed 146 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Education lottery; book allowances; fee payments; impose certain limitations Rep. Ben Harbin (118th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 50 to 2 04/20/2007 House Passed 142 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Public roads; lack of removal of vehicles; liable for gross negligence Rep. Vance Smith (129th) 04/11/2007 Senate Passed 47 to 1 02/14/2007 House Passed 158 to 3 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/17/07

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HB 232 HB 233 HB 240 HB 242 HB 245 HB 247 HB 264 HB 270 HB 274

Georgia Development Impact Fee Act; change definitions; provisions Rep. Ed Lindsey (54th) 04/16/2007 Senate Passed 39 to 7 03/27/2007 House Passed 164 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Long-term Care Facility Resident Abuse Reporting Act; change definition Rep. David Ralston (7th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 45 to 0 04/20/2007 House Passed 152 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act; increase delinquency charges Rep. Ben Harbin (118th) 04/17/2007 Senate Passed 41 to 6 02/22/2007 House Passed 157 to 3 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Insurance; certain high deductible health plans; provide exemption Rep. Tom Knox (24th) 04/17/2007 Senate Passed 48 to 3 03/27/2007 House Passed 117 to 44 Effective Date: January 1, 2008
Georgia State Prison warden; passenger motor vehicle; repeal certain provisions Rep. Terry Barnard (166th) 02/22/2007 Senate Passed 52 to 0 02/10/2007 House Passed 103 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/14/07
Local government; water and sewer systems; change certain provisions Rep. Bob Smith (113th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 44 to 1 03/01/2007 House Passed 151 to 11 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Homestead option sales and use tax; disbursing proceeds; change manner and method Rep. Fran Millar (79th) 04/17/2007 Senate Passed 43 to 3 03/27/2007 House Passed 125 to 38 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Juvenile proceedings; appointment of guardian ad litem; change provisions Rep. David Ralston (7th) 04/11/2007 Senate Passed 54 to 0 04/13/2007 House Passed 141 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Notaries; qualifications; application; change certain provisions Rep. Ed Lindsey (54th) 03/29/2007 Senate Passed 49 to 0 02/28/2007 House Passed 165 to 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07

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HB 282 HB 286 HB 313 HB 314 HB 316 HB 317 HB 318 HB 321 HB 327

Sales & use tax; repair of certain aircrafts; sale of parts; provide exemption Rep. Ron Stephens (164th) 04/17/2007 Senate Passed 39 to 10 03/27/2007 House Passed 165 to 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Controlled substances; Schedule II and V; change certain provisions Rep. Ron Stephens (164th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 50 to 0 03/19/2007 House Passed 164 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Georgia Correctional Industries Administration; certain inmate work programs; clarify Rep. Terry Barnard (166th) 04/16/2007 Senate Passed 40 to 1 04/20/2007 House Passed 141 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Persons convicted of certain sex offenses; probation; DNA analysis; provide Rep. Jay Neal (1st) 04/16/2007 Senate Passed 47 to 0 03/27/2007 House Passed 163 to 2 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Public Service Commission; towing of certain vehicles; provide Rep. David Ralston (7th) 04/10/2007 Senate Passed 44 to 1 02/28/2007 House Passed 159 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Public transportation; motor contract carrier; change definition Rep. David Ralston (7th) 03/28/2007 Senate Passed 51 to 0 03/27/2007 House Passed 161 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law; change certain provisions Rep. Tommy Benton (31st) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 46 to 1 03/20/2007 House Passed 128 to 33 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/14/07
Bona fide conservation use property; assessment; change certain eligibility requirements Rep. Richard Royal (171st) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 49 to 1 03/19/2007 House Passed 164 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Set off debt collection; public housing authorities; authorize Rep. Mark Williams (178th) 04/16/2007 Senate Passed 47 to 0 03/27/2007 House Passed 157 to 6 Effective Date: July 1, 2007

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HB 330 HB 357 HB 363 HB 366 HB 369 HB 374 HB 375 HB 380 HB 383

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy; registry of pharmacy technicians; establish Rep. Ron Stephens (164th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 43 to 4 04/20/2007 House Passed 147 to 1 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor and Appropriation by the General Assembly
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Revenue and taxation; define certain terms; provisions Rep. Larry O'Neal (146th) 04/17/2007 Senate Passed 45 to 1 04/17/2007 House Passed 159 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 4/17/07
HOPE grants; eligibility requirements; Georgia Military College students; provide Rep. Larry O'Neal (146th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 52 to 0 03/20/2007 House Passed 164 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Guide or service dog; certain persons; equal public accommodations; provide Rep. Timothy Bearden (68th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 45 to 0 04/20/2007 House Passed 135 to 5 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Domestic relations; child custody proceedings; provisions Rep. Tom Rice (51st) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 43 to 0 04/20/2007 House Passed 138 to 1 Effective Date: January 1, 2008
Hotel motel tax; definitions; change certain provisions Rep. James Mills (25th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 46 to 5 03/01/2007 House Passed 152 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Education; pages of General Assembly; provisions Rep. Doug Collins (27th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 50 to 0 02/28/2007 House Passed 163 to 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Tax collectors and commissioners; bill or notice mailing; change certain provisions Rep. Calvin Hill (21st) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 49 to 1 03/27/2007 House Passed 99 to 63 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/17/07
Georgia Condominium Act; define terms; provisions Rep. James Mills (25th) 04/17/2007 Senate Passed 48 to 1 03/27/2007 House Passed 163 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007

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HB 386 HB 389 HB 391 HB 394 HB 408 HB 413 HB 419 HB 424 HB 429 HB 430

Superior court fees; instrument recordings; provide additional fees Rep. Roger Lane (167th) 03/29/2007 Senate Passed 48 to 0 04/13/2007 House Passed 130 to 9 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Public transportation; limousine carrier; change definition; provisions Rep. Jeff Lewis (15th) 04/17/2007 Senate Passed 48 to 1 04/20/2007 House Passed 144 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Cemeterians State Board; members qualifications; change certain provisions Rep. Carl Rogers (26th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 51 to 0 04/20/2007 House Passed 149 to 1 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Emergency 9-1-1 system; change provisions; Wireless Communications Security Act; enact Rep. John Lunsford (110th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 41 to 7 04/20/2007 House Passed 157 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Insolvency funds exclusion; certain companies; provide exception Rep. Tom Knox (24th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 46 to 0 03/20/2007 House Passed 160 to 0 Effective Date: January 1, 2008
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Sales and use tax; joint county and municipal; change certain provisions Rep. Charles Martin (47th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 46 to 1 04/19/2007 House Passed 143 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Commercial drivers' licenses; definitions; issuance; provisions Rep. Johnny Floyd (147th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 44 to 0 04/20/2007 House Passed 149 to 0 Effective Date: January 1, 2008
" Governor Signed 5/14/07
Workers' compensation; claim filings; benefits; examinations; provisions Rep. Mike Coan (101st) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 41 to 1 04/19/2007 House Passed 141 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Georgia HIV Pregnancy Screening Act of 2007; enact Rep. Sharon Cooper (41st) 04/17/2007 Senate Passed 45 to 2 04/20/2007 House Passed 127 to 16 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/17/07
Property; railroads; provisions Rep. David Ralston (7th) 04/17/2007 Senate Passed 44 to 3 04/19/2007 House Passed 154 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
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HB 433 HB 441 HB 443 HB 445 HB 448 HB 451 HB 457
HB 463 HB 467

Meat and dairy processing plants; licenses; change certain provisions Rep. Tony Sellier (136th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 51 to 0 03/19/2007 House Passed 163 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Income tax; federal obligations; taxable income; revise provisions Rep. Johnny Floyd (147th) 04/13/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 1 04/17/2007 House Passed 158 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Employment security; employment; change definition; provisions Rep. Mike Coan (101st) 04/13/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 1 04/17/2007 House Passed 158 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Bona fide conservation use property; buffers adjacent to rivers; change certain provisions Rep. Richard Royal (171st) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 41 to 1 04/20/2007 House Passed 126 to 1 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Retirement; term life insurance; certain eligible persons; establish two funds Rep. Ben Bridges (10th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 48 to 2 04/20/2007 House Passed 151 to 0 Effective Date: June 30, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/17/07
Georgia Tourism Development Act; enact Rep. Jeff Lewis (15th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 44 to 0 04/20/2007 House Passed 156 to 1 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Revenue, Department of; special license plates; process all applications; provisions Rep. Tom Rice (51st) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 46 to 1 03/19/2007 House Passed 160 to 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/17/07
Soil erosion and sedimentation; exemptions; change certain provisions Rep. Tom McCall (30th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 1 04/20/2007 House Passed 152 to 1 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
" Governor Signed 5/14/07
University system; international baccalaureate diploma program; provide course credit Rep. Bill Hembree (67th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 42 to 4 04/20/2007 House Passed 144 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007

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HB 471 HB 486 HB 497 HB 505 HB 510 HB 518 HB 519 HB 527 HB 528 HB 529

Local government; privately constructed water systems; requiring ownership transfer; prohibit Rep. Ron Stephens (164th) 04/19/2007 House Passed 160 to 1 03/27/2007 Senate Passed 46 to 2 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
County tax commissioners; compensation; additional duties; change certain provisions Rep. Wendell Willard (49th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 41 to 5 04/20/2007 House Passed 142 to 2 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Adoption; surrender rights; provisions Rep. Donna Sheldon (105th) 04/13/2007 Senate Passed 41 to 4 04/17/2007 House Passed 158 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Human Resources, Department of; adult day centers; licensure; authorize charge fees Rep. Mark Butler (18th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 45 to 0 04/20/2007 House Passed 141 to 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007 and Appropriation by the General Assembly
Boating safety zones; Lake Oconee; certain vessels; change certain provisions Rep. Mickey Channell (116th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 49 to 0 04/20/2007 House Passed 149 to 1 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Motor vehicles; commercial motor vehicle; define; license plates; provisions Rep. Tom Rice (51st) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 46 to 0 04/20/2007 House Passed 139 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Counties and municipal corporations; taxicabs; provisions Rep. Harry Geisinger (48th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 43 to 2 03/27/2007 House Passed 164 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Probation; private supervision services; minimum fee; establish Rep. Billy Horne (71st) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 44 to 0 03/27/2007 House Passed 148 to 16 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Cosmetic laser practitioners; registration certificates; provisions Rep. Charles Martin (47th) 04/17/2007 Senate Passed 46 to 5 04/19/2007 House Passed 139 to 6 Effective Date: Upon Appropriations by the General Assembly
General Assembly; budgetary functions; reflect changes Rep. Richard Royal (171st) 04/13/2007 Senate Passed 45 to 2 03/19/2007 House Passed 162 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor

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HB 536 HB 549 HB 551 HB 559 HB 586
HB 587 HB 626 HB 648 HB 655

Vehicles and loads; fines for excess weight; provisions Rep. Johnny Floyd (147th) 04/16/2007 Senate Passed 44 to 1 04/19/2007 House Passed 145 to 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Children with disabilities; basic therapy services; establish requirements Rep. Mark Burkhalter (50th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 47 to 2 04/20/2007 House Passed 154 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
State False Medicaid Claims Act; enact Rep. Ed Lindsey (54th) 04/13/2007 Senate Passed 46 to 0 03/27/2007 House Passed 164 to 2 Effective Date: Upon Signature of the Governor
Health insurance; charter school teachers and employees; provisions Rep. Margaret Kaiser (59th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 46 to 4 03/20/2007 House Passed 157 to 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Alternative attorneys; capital cases; counsel appointment and fees; change matters Rep. David Ralston (7th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 43 to 7 04/20/2007 House Passed 144 to 1 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/17/07
Gas; public convenience and necessity certificates; provide for revocation Rep. Jeff May (111th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 47 to 2 04/20/2007 House Passed 149 to 2 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Physicians; retired; continuing education hours; provisions Rep. Tom Graves (12th) 04/19/07 Senate Passed 48 to 0 04/20/07 House Passed 147 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Long-term care insurance; changes to certain definitions; provide Rep. Tom Knox (24th) 04/19/2007 Senate Passed 46 to 1 03/27/2007 House Passed 166 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
Georgia Commission on Hearing Impaired and Deaf Persons; create Rep. Bob Smith (113th) 04/20/2007 Senate Passed 49 to 0 04/20/2007 House Passed 166 to 0 Effective Date: July 1, 2007
" Governor Signed 5/22/07

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HR 21

Elbert Shaw, Jr. Regional Youth Detention Center; designate Rep. Tom Dickson (6th) 02/21/07 Senate adopted 51 to 0 02/21/07 House adopted 161 to 0 Effective Date: Upon Governor's Signature
" Governor Signed 4/03/07

HR 57

Elbert County; conveyance of certain state owned real property; authorize Rep. Tom McCall (30th) 03/30/07 - Senate adopted 48 to 0 02/22/07 - House adopted 157 to 0

HR 102

Clark, Mr. Robert; compensate; provide for state income tax exclusion Rep. Larry O'Neal (146th) 04/10/07 - Senate adopted 41 to 0 04/13/07 House adopted 119 to 18

HR 146

Bohler, Dr. Charles Emory; designate portions of SR 26 Rep. Bob Lane (158th) Senate Transportation Committee 02/21/07 House adopted 158 to 0

HR 147

Erk Russell Highway; designate portions of SR 26 Rep. Bob Lane (158th) 02/21/07 House adopted 158 to 0 Senate Transportation Committee

HR 246

Board of Regents; urge to establish intercollegiate wrestling programs Rep. James Mills (25th) Higher Education Committee 03/19/07 03/01/07 House adopted 157 to 0

HR 351

Joint Study Committee on Fulton County; create Rep. Edward Lindsey (54th) 04/19/07 Senate adopted 42 to 0 04/20/07 House adopted 137 to 0

HR 369

Baldwin, Charlton, Chatham, Coffee, and Columbia counties; convey property; authorize Rep. Terry Barnard (166th) 04/13/07 Senate adopted 46 to 0 04/27/07 House adopted 158 to 0

HR 370

Bibb, Cobb, Dougherty, Mitchell and Troup Counties; lease property; authorize Rep. Terry Barnard (166th) 04/13/07 - Senate adopted 45 to 0 04/19/07 House adopted 146 to 0

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HB 93 HB 190 HB 206 HB 211 HB 212 HB 215 HB 223 HB 234 HB 266 HB 273 HB 312 HB 315 HB 320 HB 325 HB 341 HB 345 HB 349 HB 362 HB 364 HB 371

Bainbridge, City of; provide new charter
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
State Court of Mitchell County; full-time judge; provide
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Probate and Magistrate Courts of Clinch County; same judge; January 1, 2009; provide Tift County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/14/07
Tifton, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/14/07
State Court of Athens-Clarke County; office of the clerk; repeal provisions Carroll County; sales tax; educational purposes distribution; provide method
" Governor Signed 03/14/07
Greene County; board of elections and registration; create
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Camden County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 3/27/07
Oconee County; Board of Commissioners; member terms; provide
" Governor Signed 4/19/07
Braselton, Town of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize Town of Braselton Community Improvement District Act; enact Columbus, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Waycross and Ware County Industrial Development Authority; revenue bonds issuance; change certain provisions St. Marys, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 3/27/07
Miller County; board of education members; change selection method
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Colquitt County; judge; State Court judge; practice of law; prohibit
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Garden City, City of; create new charter
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Conyers, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Flowery Branch, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize

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HB 388
HB 403
HB 406 HB 409 HB 411
HB 459 HB 465
HB 473
HB 477
HB 480 HB 482 HB 483
HB 488 HB 496
HB 499 HB 501 HB 502 HB 506 HB 508
HB 509 HB 511
HB 513 HB 523
HB 524

Jeff Davis County; create board of elections; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Cherokee County Parks and Recreation Authority; repeal Act
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Cordele, City of; Crisp County Board of Education; change compensation Darien, City of; annexation of certain property; provide Brunswick, City of; commission candidate nominations; change certain provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Rockdale Judicial Circuit; judges; compensation supplement; change amount Atlanta, City of; district board member appointment; change provision
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Banks County; board of commissioners; change compensation
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Richland, City of; new charter; reincorporate and provide
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Norcross, City of; manager-council government; change to Bryan County; county surveyor; abolish office Lilburn, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Milner, City of; mayor and council members; election; change certain provisions Arlington, City of; provide new charter
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Chatham County; certain judges; change compensation Hiawassee, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption Towns County School District; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit; judges; provide compensation supplement Rockdale County State Court; salary of the judge; change provisions
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Young Harris, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Gordon County; board of commissioners; districts; change description
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Eastern Judicial Circuit; salary of chief judge; provide additional supplement City of Johns Creek Public Buildings and Facilities Authority; create
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
City of Johns Creek Parks and Recreation Authority; create
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
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HB 533 HB 537 HB 538 HB 539 HB 543
HB 547 HB 553 HB 554 HB 555 HB 573 HB 574 HB 575 HB 576 HB 580 HB 582 HB 588 HB 600 HB 601 HB 615
HB 616 HB 618

Gwinnett County Merit System Act; enact
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Cobb County State Court; clerk and chief deputy clerk; change compensation
Cobb County; tax collector and receiver offices; certain employees; change compensation
Cobb County; Board of Education; school attendance zones; revise procedures
Effingham County Industrial Development Authority; subject to county zoning ordinances; provide
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Duluth, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Augusta-Richmond County Commission; members; election and terms; provide
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Richmond County Civil Court; marshal; election and terms; provide
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Clinch County; board of elections and registration; create
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Lyons, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Vidalia, City of; ad valorem tax; school district; provide homestead exemption
Santa Claus, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Vidalia, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Pierce County; Board of Education; members; salary and expenses; provide
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Lanier County; probate judge serves as chief magistrate; January 1, 2009; provide
Maysville, City of; provide new charter
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Cobb County Probate Court; chief investigator and others; change compensation
Jackson County; new commissioner districts; provisions
Bulloch County; coroner; compensation and expenses; change certain provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
McIntosh County; county manager; provide
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Union City, City of; ad valorem tax; 65 years or older; provide homestead exemption
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
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HB 621 HB 623 HB 624 HB 632
HB 633
HB 635 HB 643 HB 644 HB 645 HB 647 HB 657 HB 660 HB 666 HB 675 HB 677 HB 679 HB 680 HB 681 HB 682 HB 683 HB 684

Cobb County Probate Court; judge and clerk; change compensation Cobb Judicial Circuit; superior court judges; provide supplement Cobb County; Board of Commissioners; change compensation Woodstock, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Woodstock, City of; ad valorem tax; city purposes; provide homestead exemption
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Forest Park, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Oakwood, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Oakwood, City of; provide new charter City of Oakwood Community Improvement District Act; enact Kennesaw, City of; corporate city limits; change provisions
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Stone Mountain, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Signed 4/13/07
Peach County; board of elections and registration; create
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Joint Board of Elections and Registration of Lamar County; create
" Signed 5/14/07
Greene County; certain officials; county health insurance program; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Carroll County; advisory referendum election; county manager; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority; terms of members; change
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Douglas, City of; municipal elections; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Ambrose, City of; municipal elections; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Nicholls, City of; city and municipal elections; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Broxton, City of; municipal elections; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Dawson County; Board of Education; compensation; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
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HB 685 HB 687
HB 688 HB 690 HB 693
HB 694 HB 696 HB 697 HB 698 HB 700 HB 701 HB 702 HB 705 HB 706 HB 708 HB 712
HB 723 HB 724 HB 725

Burke County; Board of Education; compensation; change provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Unincorporated DeKalb County Community Improvement District Act; redefine certain term
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Hancock County; Board of Education; member terms; change provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Cook County; Magistrate Court; chief magistrate; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Heard County; school district taxes; citizens age 65 or older; increase homestead exemption
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Franklin-Heard County Water Authority; quorum; unanimous vote; provide
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Alamo, City of; provide new charter
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Jackson County; board of county commissioners; change voting by chairperson
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Cartersville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
DeKalb County; county budget; certain constitutional officers; provide exemption Marietta, City of; public school system; board; provide compensation Pine Lake, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Board of Elections and Registration of Effingham County; create
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Effingham County; county surveyor; abolish elected office; provide appointment
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Dallas, City of; certain officials; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
DeKalb County; require school uniforms; provide nonbinding advisory referendum
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Charlton County; board of education districts; change provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Charlton County; commissioner districts; change provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
South Fulton, City of; territory description; change provisions
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
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HB 727 HB 728 HB 731 HB 733 HB 734 HB 736 HB 738 HB 743 HB 748 HB 749 HB 753 HB 755 HB 756 HB 757 HB 758 HB 761 HB 762 HB 763 HB 764 HB 766 HB 767

Towns County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Effingham County; Board of Commissioners; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Carnesville, City of; corporate limits; change
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Fulton County; Board of Education; members; provide salaries Fulton County; community improvement districts; redefine certain term
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Winterville, City of; charter; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Jones County; Board of Commissioners; compensation of members; change provisions Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority; member selection; revise Suwanee, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Sugar Hill, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Bloomingdale, City of; franchise contracts; change certain provisions
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
East Point, City of; provide new charter
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Bacon County; board of education; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Bacon County; board of elections and registration; create
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Bacon County; Board of Commissioners; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Harris County; coroner; fix compensation
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Upson County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/14/07
Soperton, City of; annex certain tracts or parcels of land; provisions Payne, City of; create and establish new charter
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Muscogee County School District; public works construction; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Liberty County; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; define certain terms

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HB 768 HB 769 HB 771
HB 772 HB 773 HB 775 HB 780 HB 782 HB 783 HB 784 HB 786 HB 787
HB 788
HB 792 HB 796 HB 799 HB 804 HB 805 HB 814 HB 819 HB 824 HB 827 HB 830

Liberty County School District; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; define certain term Dacula, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Buchanan, City of; ad valorem tax; residents 65 or over; provide homestead exemption
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Paulding County Facilities and Technology Authority; create Paulding County; board of elections and registration; create Hall County; Board of Commissioners; expense allowance; change provisions
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Cobb County; superior court; deputy clerk; change compensation Appalachian Judicial Circuit; investigators make arrests; provide Gilmer County; Board of Commissioners; provisions
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Riverdale, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Polk County; Board of Education; members; provide compensation Polk County Water Authority; member reappointment; change certain provisions
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Harris County; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; residents 65 or older; change qualifications
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
City of Canton Community Improvement District Act; enact
" Governor Signed 5/22/07
Albany, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
Statesboro, City of; corporate limits; change
" Governor Signed 5/21/07
South Georgia Regional Information Technology Authority Act; enact Buchanan, City of; provide new charter Cobb County Commission on Children and Youth; re-create Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; members and chairperson; provide pay increase Warner Robins, City of; real property disposition; change provisions Pickens County; board of elections and registration; change provisions Buford, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize

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HB 834 HB 847

Forsyth County Civil Service System Act; application; exempt certain employees Oconee County; Board of Commissioners; members; provisions

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SR 440 SR 549 SR 550 SR 551 SR 552 SR 553 SR 554 SR 555 SR 556 SR 557 SR 558 SR 559 SR 560

Toccoa Falls College; celebrate Sen. Nancy Schaefer (50th) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Johnson, Taylor R.; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 03/30/07
Alan C. Pope High School; recognize Sens. Judson Hill (32nd) and Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 03/30/07
Greenwald, Brady Michael; recognize Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Read and adopted 03/30/07
Cottrell, Mike and Lynn; commend Sens. John Douglas (17th) and Chip Pearson (51st) Read and adopted 03/30/07
Grogan, Dr. Wanda; recognize Sens. Nan Orrock (36th); Bill Cowsert (46th); Ralph Hudgens (47th) and John Bulloch (11th) Read and adopted 03/30/07
Heath, Jeffrey Phillip; commend Sen. Tommie Williams (19th) Read and adopted 03/30/07
Hate Crime Legislation; create Senate Study Committee Sens. Bill Cowsert (46th); David Adelman (42nd); Bill Hamrick (30th) and Vincent Fort (39th) Judiciary Committee 03/30/07
Delta Air Lines; offer customers first/only flights nonstop between Atlanta, Ga and Shanghai; express support Sens. Judson Hill (32nd); Chip Rogers (21st) and Chip Pearson (51st) Read and adopted 03/30/07
Covington, Bradley Stephen; commend Sen. Bill Cowsert (46th) Read and adopted 03/30/07
Tidwell, Josh; commend Sen. Bill Cowsert (46th) Read and adopted 03/30/07
Gunn, William L.; commend Sen. Bill Heath (31st) Read and adopted 03/30/07
Lane, Missy; commend Sen. Jeff Chapman (3rd) Read and adopted 03/30/07

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SR 561 SR 562 SR 563 SR 564 SR 565
SR 567 SR 568 SR 569 SR 570 SR 571 SR 572 SR 573 SR 574 SR 575 SR 576

Meyer, Anabelle Grace and Isabelle Anne; celebrate birth Sen. Jeff Chapman (3rd) Read and adopted 03/30/07
Garret, Bertie Mae; commend Sen. Ross Tolleson (20th) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Hayes, Sr., Dewey N.; condolences Sen. Greg Goggans (7th) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Coffee Correctional Facility; recognize Sen. Greg Goggans (7th) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Lung Cancer Awareness Month; recognize Sens. Nancy Schaefer (50th); Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th); Chip Pearson (51st); Johnny Grant (25th); Ralph Hudgens (47th) and others Read and adopted 04/10/07
Georgia Optometric Association; recognize Sen. Gloria Butler (55th) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Clemons, Bennett Hollingsworth; celebrate birth Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) Read and adopted -04/10/07
Parker, MTI Michael Paul; commend Sen. Jeff Chapman (3rd) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Colello, Spencer; commend Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) Read and adopted 04/10/07
McCray, Sr., Daniel Webster; congratulate Sen. Jack Hill (4th) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Xi-Iota Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity; commend Sen. Eric Johnson (1st) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Santiago, Alexader Rey; commend Sen. Chip Pearson (51st) Read and adopted 04/10/07
The Marksmen Quartet; commend Sen. Chip Pearson (51st) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Babich II, Robert J.; recognize Sen. John Douglas (17th) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Beck, Lieutenant Colonel William J.; recognize Sen. John Douglas (17th) Read and adopted 04/10/07

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SR 577 SR 578 SR 579 SR 580 SR 581 SR 582 SR 583 SR 584 SR 585 SR 586 SR 587 SR 588 SR 589
SR 590

Bunner, Kathleen M.; recognize Sen. John Douglas (17th) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Africa World Museum and Center and Bridging the Gap and Building the Bridge Conference; recognize Sen. Vincent Fort (39th) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Hollingsworth, Bennett; celebrate birth Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Williams, Jim; commend Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Capitol Arts Standards Commission; placement of portrait honoring Admiral John Henry Towers; urging Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Breedlove, Rosemary and Jimmy; congratulate Sen. John Douglas (17th) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Crotty, Colonel Richard C.; recognize Sen. John Douglas (17th) Read and adopted 04/10/07
DaSilva, Tony F.; recognize Sen. John Douglas (17th) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Holmes, Kyle Alan; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Civic Education; express support in our public schools Sen. Seth Harp (29th) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Bryant, Mr. Fernando; commend Sen. Ronald Ramsey, Sr. (43rd) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Griffin, Mr. Don; commend Sen. Ronald Ramsey, Sr. (43rd) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange Program; commend Sens. Eric Johnson (1st); Tommie Williams (19th) and David Adelman (42nd) Read and adopted 04/10/07
Senate Aides; commend Sens. Eric Johnson (1st); Don Balfour (9th); Preston Smith (52nd); Chip Rogers (21st); Jeff Mullis (53rd) and others Read and adopted 04/11/07

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SR 591 SR 592 SR 593 SR 594 SR 595 SR 596 SR 597 SR 598 SR 599 SR 600 SR 601 SR 602 SR 603 SR 604 SR 605

Senate Interns; commend Sens. Eric Johnson (1st); Don Balfour (9th); Preston Smith (52nd); Chip Rogers (21st); Jeff Mullis (53rd) and others Read and adopted 04/11/07
Jones, Talmadge Olen; condolences Sens. Jack Hill (4th) and Tommie Williams (19th) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Brain Fingerprinting Technology; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) Science and Technology Committee 04/11/07
Clark III, Dr. S. William; commend Sens. Don Thomas (54th); Greg Goggans (7th) and Lee Hawkins (49th) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Jonesboro High School Mock Trial Team; recognize Sen. Gail Davenport (44th) Read and adopted 04/11/07
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary; Georgia volunteers; recognize Sens. Jack Murphy (27th); Jeff Mullis (53rd); John Douglas (17th); George Hooks (14th); Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) and others Read and adopted 04/11/07
Savannah Arts Academy's Music Department; commend Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Joint Nuclear Plant Vogtle Environmental Justice Issues Study Committee; create Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 04/11/07
Reed, Naomi; recognize Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and adopted 04/11/07
East Hall High School Vikings Girls Basketball Team; recognize Sen. Lee Hawkins (49th) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Vaughn, Beverly; recognize Sens. Steve Henson (41st); Ronald Ramsey, Sr. (43rd); Gloria Butler (55th); Curt Thompson (5th) and Emanuel Jones (10th) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Smith, Dr. Daniel K.; commend Sen. Horacena Tate (38th) Read and adopted 04/11/07
High School Band Director's National Association; commend Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Courier/Eco Latino and Wane Hailes; recognize Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Stanton, Brett; recognize Sen. Tim Golden (8th) Read and adopted 04/11/07
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SR 606 SR 607 SR 608 SR 609 SR 610 SR 611 SR 612 SR 613 SR 614 SR 615 SR 616 SR 617 SR 618 SR 619 SR 620

World of Cheer; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Pinion, Max; recognize Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Leonard, Jared David; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Leonard, Joshua Samuel; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Fox, Millicent; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Etowah High School Eagles Football Team; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Etowah High School Lady Eagles Swim Team; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Sports, Dee and Joe; congratulate Sens. Jack Hill (4th); Tommie Williams (19th); Eric Johnson (1st) and Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th) Read and adopted 04/11/07
Jennette, Emily; commend Sens. John Wiles (37th); Judson Hill (32nd); Doug Stoner (6th) and Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Kosinski, Danny; commend Sens. John Wiles (37th); Eric Johnson (1st); Tommie Williams (19th) and Jeff Mullis (53rd) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Ogletree, Terrell "Chase"; commend Sens. John Wiles (37th); Johnny Grant (25th); Dan Weber (40th); Ronald Ramsey, Sr. (43rd); Jeff Mullis (53rd) and others Read and adopted 04/13/07
Homespun Festival; recognize Sen. Bill Heath (31st) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Prescription Drugs; create Senate Study Committee Sens. Jack Murphy (27th) and Ralph Hudgens (47th) Insurance and Labor Committee 04/11/07
Sanders, Mrs. Ghila; congratulate Sen. David Adelman (42nd) Read and adopted 04/13/07
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SR 621 SR 623 SR 624 SR 625
SR 626
SR 627 SR 628 SR 629 SR 630 SR 631 SR 632 SR 633 SR 634 SR 635 SR 636

Edwards, Carolyn Catrina; condolences Sen. George Hooks (14th) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Herrmann, David Alexander; commend Sen. Ronnie Chance (16th) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Whitefield Academy; honoring Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Bahl, Roy; commend Sens. John Bulloch (11th); Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th); George Hooks (14th); Eric Johnson (1st); David Shafer (48th) and others Read and adopted 04/13/07
Patillo, Lt. General Cuthbert A. "Bill", Major General Charles C. "Buck" Pattillo, Major General Joel B."Bill" Paris III; commend Sen. John Douglas (17th) Read and adopted 04/13/07
St. Marlo Fraud Coalition; commend Sens. Jack Murphy (27th) and Dan Moody (56th) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Rudat, Alexander; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Lee, Hannah; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Marquis, Jimmy; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Phillips, Madeleine; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Mastriani, Meagan; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Mote, Phillip; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Wilhelm, Amanda; recognize Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Ruffer, Cheryl; commend Sen. Chip Rogers (21st) Read and adopted 04/13/07
Senate Comprehensive Lien Law Study Committee; create Sens. Mitch Seabaugh (28th) and Dan Weber (40th) Judiciary Committee 04/16/07

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SR 637 SR 638 SR 639 SR 640 SR 641 SR 642 SR 643 SR 644 SR 645 SR 646
SR 647 SR 649 SR 650 SR 651

Health Care Transformation; create Senate Study Committee Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Health and Human Services Committee 04/16/07
Rainbows, Inc.; commend Sen. John Bulloch (11th) Read and adopted 04/16/07
Nwosu, Dr. Eugene; Goodness & Mercy Foundation; commend Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Read and adopted 04/16/07
Dunn, Jonathan Richard; recognize Sen. Ed Tarver (22nd) Read and adopted 04/16/07
Koenig, Nicholas Tucker; recognize Sen. Ed Tarver (22nd) Read and adopted 04/16/07
Geoffrion, Officer Geoffrey S.; commend Sen. Gloria Butler (55th) Read and adopted 04/16/07
Chipoco, Officer Carlos; commend Sen. Gloria Butler (55th) Read and adopted 04/16/07
25x'25 National Campaign for Agricultural Energy Sources; commend Sens. Ross Tolleson (20th) and John Bulloch (11th) Read and adopted 04/16/07
Houts, Ashley; commend Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) Read and adopted 04/16/07
President/U.S. Congress urged to adopt/implement federal immigration/border security plan Sens. Chip Pearson (51st); Chip Rogers (21st); Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th); Jeff Mullis (53rd); David Shafer (48th) and others Rules Committee 04/16/07
Grinstein, Gerald; honoring Sens. Chip Pearson (51st); Chip Rogers (21st); Nancy Schaefer (50th); Jeff Mullis (53rd) and Judson Hill (32nd) Read and adopted 04/16/07
HomeLife Communities; commend Sen. Don Balfour (9th) Read and adopted 04/16/07
Community Health, Dept. of; urged to develop/establish educational programs regarding diabetes Sen. Don Balfour (9th) Rules Committee 04/16/07
Bartlett, Jonathan David; Eagle Scout; commend Sen. Dan Weber (40th) Read and adopted 04/16/07

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SR 652 SR 653 SR 654 SR 655 SR 656
SR 657 SR 658 SR 659 SR 660 SR 661 SR 662 SR 663 SR 664
SR 665 SR 666

Sternad, Scott; Eagle Scout; commend Sen. Dan Weber (40th) Read and adopted 04/16/07
Tobacco Tax Evasion; create Senate Study Committee Sens. Bill Hamrick (30th) and David Shafer (48th) Rules Committee 04/16/07
Hanson, Larry; recognize Sen. Tim Golden (8th) Read and adopted 04/17/07
Sacred Heart School; recognize Sens. Cecil Staton (18th) and Ross Tolleson (20th) Read and adopted 04/17/07
Verner, Henry Scott; condolences Sens. Johnny Grant (25th); Steve Thompson (33rd); Ed Tarver (22nd); Ralph Hudgens (47th) and John Bulloch (11th) Read and adopted 04/17/07
McGowan, Colonel John E.; condolences Sen. John Douglas (17th) Read and adopted 04/17/07
Jordan, Sara Elizabeth Askew; condolences Sen. John Douglas (17th) Read and adopted 04/17/07
Thomas, Head Coach Tommy; commend Sen. Tim Golden (8th) Read and adopted 04/19/07
LaFayette High School Wrestling Team; recognize Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) Read and adopted 04/19/07
Pollard, James; condolences Sen. Bill Heath (31st) Read and adopted 04/19/07
Pendley, Kenneth H.; commend Sens. John Wiles (37th); Ralph Hudgens (47th); Dan Moody (56th) Read and adopted 04/19/07
Simmons, Mr. Benjamin; congratulations Sen. Nan Orrock (36th) Read and adopted 04/19/07
Fowler, Sheryl; commend Sens. John Wiles (37th); Steve Thompson (33rd); Chip Rogers (21st); Judson Hill (32nd) and Doug Stoner (6th) Read and adopted 04/19/07
Hill, Judy; commend Sen. George Hooks (14th) Read and adopted 04/19/07
Lochbaum, Vicki; commend Sen. George Hooks (14th) Read and adopted 04/19/07

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SR 667 SR 668 SR 669 SR 670 SR 671 SR 672 SR 673 SR 674 SR 675 SR 676 SR 677
SR 678 SR 679 SR 680

Youth Becoming Healthy Project, Inc.; commend Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th) Read and adopted 04/19/07
Cantlebary, Michael; condolences Sen. Joseph Carter (13th) Read and adopted 04/19/07
O'Quinn, Jackson Harvey; commend Sen. Jeff Chapman (3rd) Read and adopted 04/19/07
Jacobus, Jr., George R.; condolences Sen. Jeff Chapman (3rd) Read and adopted 04/19/07
Landers, Coach Andy; commend Sens. Bill Cowsert (46th); Jeff Mullis (53rd); Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) and Ralph Hudgens (47th) Read and adopted 04/20/07
Terry, Mrs. Betty Jo Sheriff; condolences Sen. John Douglas (17th) Read and adopted 04/20/07
Jarrett, DeAnna; recognize Sens. Chip Rogers (21st); Jack Murphy (27th) and John Douglas (17th) Read and adopted 04/20/07
Whalen, Jr., Judge Andrew J.; condolences Sens. Ronnie Chance (16th); John Douglas (17th); Seth Harp (29th) and Mitch Seabaugh (28th) Read and adopted 04/20/07
Law Day; recognize May 11, 2007 Sens. Cecil Staton (18th); Seth Harp (29th); John Wiles (37th); Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th); David Adelman (42nd); and others Read and adopted 04/20/07
First Baptist Church of Snellville; honoring Sen. Don Balfour (9th) Read and adopted 04/20/07
Boards of Trustees; various retirement systems in the state; urged not to invest in companies included in terrorism sanctions Sens. Judson Hill (32nd); Vincent Fort (39th); Gail Davenport (44th); Regina Thomas (2nd); Don Balfour (9th); and others Read and adopted 04/20/07
Clark, Ryan; condolences Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr. (24th) Read and adopted 04/20/07
Varney, Branden Scott; commend Sen. Gloria Butler (55th) Read and adopted 04/20/07
Drinking Water Security Day; recognize Sen. John Bulloch (11th) Read and adopted 04/20/07

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SB 321 SB 322 SB 323 SB 324
SB 325 SB 326 SB 327 SB 328 SB 329 SB 330 SB 331 SB 332

Spencer Reid Henry County Reservoir Act Sen. John Douglas (17th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Floyd County; board of education; provide compensation of the members Sen. Preston Smith (52nd) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/11/07
Loganville, City of; exercise all redevelopment/other powers; provide referendum Sen. Renee Unterman (45th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/11/07
Gwinnett County; authorize to exercise all redevelopment/other powers; provide referendum Sens. Curt Thompson (5th); Renee Unterman (45th); Dan Weber (40th); David Shafer (48th); Gloria Butler (55th) and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/13/07
Atlanta, City of; ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; increase the amount of such exemption Sen. Kasim Reed (35th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/13/07
Retirement; appellate court judges; provide for benefits Sens. Bill Heath (31st); Nancy Schaefer (50th) and Jack Murphy (27th) Retirement Committee 04/13/07
Georgia State Employee Savings Plan; deferred compensation plan; employer contribution; provide rules/regulations Sens. Bill Heath (31st); Nancy Schaefer (50th) and Jack Murphy (27th) Retirement Committee 04/13/07
Georgia State Employee Savings Plan; deferred compensation plan; employer contribution; provide rules/regulations Sens. Bill Heath (31st); Nancy Schaefer (50th) and Jack Murphy (27th) Retirement Committee 04/13/07
Retirement; authorize the reduction of portion of member's compensation; benefit for future state employees Sens. Bill Heath (31st); Nancy Schaefer (50th) and Jack Murphy (27th) Retirement Committee 04/13/07
Georgia Judicial Retirement System; superior court judges/district attorneys; retirement benefits; change provision Sens. Bill Heath (31st); Nancy Schaefer (50th) and Jack Murphy (27th) Retirement Committee 04/13/07
Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired Act; create Sen. Regina Thomas (2nd) Health and Human Services Committee 04/13/07
MARTA; allow a transportation services contract to authorize the extension of/addition to the Authority's existing rail system Sens. Curt Thompson (5th); Doug Stoner (6th); Steve Henson (41st); Gail Davenport (44th) and Kasim Reed (35th) Urban Affairs Committee 04/13/07

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SB 333 SB 334

Employee's Retirement Sys; certain members; 34 years of services; provisions Sen. Judson Hill (32nd) Retirement Committee 04/13/07
State Licensing Board of Home Inspectors; create Sen. David Shafer (48th) Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee 04/19/07

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HB 488 HB 687 HB 701
HB 725 HB 727 HB 728 HB 731 HB 733

Milner, City of; mayor and council members; election; change certain provisions Reps. David Knight (126th) and Mack Crawford (127th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/11/07
Unincorporated DeKalb County Community Improvement District Act; redefine certain term Reps. Jill Chambers (81st) and Mike Jacobs (80th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/13/07
Marietta, City of; public school system; board; provide compensation Reps. Steve Tumlin (38th); Earl Ehrhart (36th); Don Parsons (42nd); Sheila Jones (44th); Rich Golick (34th) and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
South Fulton, City of; territory description; change provisions Reps. Virgil Fludd (66th); Roger Bruce (64th); Bob Holmes (61st); Lanett Stanley-Turner (53rd); Edward Lindsey (54th); and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
Towns County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Rep. Charles Jenkins (8th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/30/07
Effingham County; Board of Commissioners; provisions Reps. Jon Burns (157th) and Earl Carter (159th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/30/07
Carnesville, City of; corporate limits; change Rep. Alan Powell (29th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/30/07
Fulton County; Board of Education; members; provide salaries Reps. Wendell Willard (49th); Roger Bruce (64th); Virgil Fludd (66th); Harry Geisinger (48th); Tom Rice (51st) and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07

HB 734 HB 736

Fulton County; community improvement districts; redefine certain term Reps. Wendell Willard (49th); Joe Wilkinson (52nd); LaNett Stanley-Turner (53rd); Margaret Kaiser (59th); Edward Lindsey (54th) and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/30/07
Winterville, City of; charter; provisions Rep. Bob Smith (113th) Read and adopted 03/30/07

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HB 738 HB 743 HB 748 HB 749 HB 753 HB 755 HB 756 HB 757 HB 758 HB 761 HB 762 HB 763 HB 764 HB 766

Jones County; Board of Commissioners; compensation of members; change provisions Reps. Jim Cole (125th) and Allen Freeman (140th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/30/07
Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority; member selection; revise Rep. Mark Hatfield (177th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/30/07
Suwanee, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize Reps. Bobby Reese (98th); Brooks Coleman (97th); Mike Coan (101st) and Donna Sheldon (105th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/30/07
Sugar Hill, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize Rep. Bobby Reese (98th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/30/07
Bloomingdale, City of; franchise contracts; change certain provisions Rep. Earl Carter (159th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/30/07
East Point, City of; provide new charter Reps. Joe Heckstall (62nd) and Bob Holmes (61st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/30/07
Bacon County; board of education; provisions Rep. Tommy Smith (168th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/30/07
Bacon County; board of elections and registration; create Rep. Tommy Smith (168th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/30/07
Bacon County; Board of Commissioners; provisions Rep. Tommy Smith (168th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 03/30/07
Harris County; coroner; fix compensation Reps. Vance Smith (129th) and Debbie Buckner (130th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Upson County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize Reps. Mack Crawford (127th) and Tony Sellier (136th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Soperton, City of; annex certain tracts or parcels of land; provisions Rep. Greg Morris (155th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Payne, City of; create and establish new charter Rep. Allen Peake (137th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Muscogee County School District; public works construction; provisions Reps. Vance Smith (129th); Calvin Smyre (132nd); Carolyn Hugley (133rd); Richard Smith (131st) and Debbie Buckner (130th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07

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HB 767
HB 768
HB 769 HB 771 HB 772 HB 773 HB 775
HB 780 HB 781 HB 782 HB 783 HB 784
HB 785

Liberty County; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; define certain term Reps. Al Williams (165th); Terry Barnard (166th) and Ron Stephens (164th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Liberty County School District; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; define certain term Reps. Al Williams (165th); Terry Barnard (166th) and Ron Stephens (164th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Dacula, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize Rep. Donna Sheldon (105th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Buchanan, City of; ad valorem tax; residents 65 or over; provide homestead exemption Rep. Howard Maxwell (17th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Paulding County Facilities and Technology Authority; create Reps. Glenn Richardson (19th) and Howard Maxwell (17th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Paulding County; board of elections and registration; create Reps. Glenn Richardson (19th) and Howard Maxwell (17th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Hall County; Board of Commissioners; expense allowance; change provisions Reps. James Mills (25th); Carl Rogers (26th); Doug Collins (27th) and Tommy Benton (31st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Cobb County; superior court; deputy clerk; change compensation Reps. Judy Manning (32nd); Don Parsons (42nd); Steve Tumlin (38th); Bobby Franklin (43rd); Ed Setzler (35th) and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Adairsville Building Authority; create Rep. Barry Loudermilk (14th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Appalachian Judicial Circuit; investigators make arrests; provide Reps. David Ralston (7th) and Tom Graves (12th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Gilmer County; Board of Commissioners; provisions Rep. David Ralston (7th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Riverdale, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize Reps. Darryl Jordan (77th); Roberta Abdul-Salaam (74th); Celeste Johnson (75th); Wade Starr (78th) and Georganna Sinkfield (60th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/10/07
Hancock County; Board of Commissioners; consolidate amendatory Acts Rep. Sistie Hudson (124th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/11/07

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HB 786 HB 787 HB 788 HB 792 HB 796 HB 799 HB 801 HB 803 HB 804
HB 805 HB 806 HB 807 HB 808 HB 809

Polk County; Board of Education; members; provide compensation Rep. Rick Crawford (16th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/11/07
Polk County Water Authority; member reappointment; change certain provisions Rep. Rick Crawford (16th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/11/07
Harris County; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; residents 65 or older; change qualifications Reps. Vance Smith (129th) and Debbie Buckner (130th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/11/07
City of Canton Community Improvement District Act; enact Reps. Calvin Hill (21st); Sean Jerguson (22nd); Mark Hamilton (23rd) and Charlice Byrd (20th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/13/07
Albany, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize Reps. Winfred Dukes (150th); Ed Rynders (152nd) and Freddie Sims (151st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/13/07
Statesboro, City of; corporate limits; change Reps. Bob Lane (158th); Butch Parrish (156th) and Jon Burns (157th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
Coosawattee Regional Water and Sewerage Authority; create Reps. David Ralston (7th); John Meadows (5th); Tom Dickson (6th) and Tom Graves (12th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
Sugar Hill, City of; corporate limits; change Rep. Bobby Reese (98th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
South Georgia Regional Information Technology Authority Act; enact Reps. Gerald Greene (149th); Richard Royal (171st) and Winfred Dukes (150th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
Buchanan, City of; provide new charter Rep. Howard Maxwell (17th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
Waycross, City of; corporate limits; change Reps. Mark Hatfield (177th) and Mark Williams (178th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
Auburn, City of; certain areas not included; provide Reps. Terry England (108th) and Donna Sheldon (105th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
Georgetown-Quitman County; conflict of laws; change provisions Rep. Bob Hanner (148th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
City of Milton Public Buildings and Facilities Authority Act; enact Rep. Jan Jones (46th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07

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HB 810 HB 811 HB 812 HB 813 HB 814 HB 817 HB 818 HB 819
HB 820 HB 821
HB 824

Milton, City of; corporate limits; change Rep. Jan Jones (46th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
Milton, City of; mayor and council members; provisions Rep. Jan Jones (46th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
Roswell, City of; corporate limits; change Reps. Jan Jones (46th); Harry Geisinger (48th); Wendell Willard (49th); Charles Martin (47th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
City of Milton Parks and Recreation Authority Act; enact Rep. Jan Jones (46th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
Cobb County Commission on Children and Youth; re-create Reps. Judy Manning (32nd); Steve Tumlin (38th); Don Parsons (42nd); Earl Ehrhart (36th); Ed Setzler (35th); and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority Act; enact Reps. Bob Holmes (61st); Tyrone Brooks (63rd); Stacey Abrams (84th); Pat Gardner (57th); Margaret Kaiser (59th); and others
Chatham County; county surveyor; provisions Reps. Earl Carter (159th); Bob Bryant (160th); J. Craig Gordon (162nd); Ron Stephens (164th); Lester Jackson (161st) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; members and chairperson; provide pay increase Reps. Matt Dollar (45th); Don Parsons (42nd); Rich Golick (34th); Sharon Cooper (41st); Earl Ehrhart (36th); and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
Cobb County State Court; judges; change compensation Reps. Steve Tumlin (38th); Judy Manning (32nd); Don Parsons (42nd); Rob Teilhet (40th); Sharon Cooper (41st); and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
Cobb County State Court; solicitor-general and assistant solicitors; change compensation Reps. Steve Tumlin (38th); Judy Manning (32nd); Don Parsons (42nd); Rob Teilhet (40th); Rich Golick (34th); and others State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07
Warner Robins, City of; real property disposition; change provisions Reps. Larry O'Neal (146th); Willie Talton (145th) and Tony Sellier (136th) State and Local Governmental Operations Committee 04/16/07

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