Proposed Senate first readers 2013 February 27

PROPOSED SENATE FIRST READERS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 214. SB 215.
SB 216. SB 217. SB 218.

By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Lottery, so as to allow a winner of a lottery prize to remain anonymous if he or she donates 25 percent of the prize to the Lottery for Education Account; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-316 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definition of an athletic association and involvement of association in high school athletics, so as to provide that no high school which receives state funding shall participate in an athletic association unless the athletic association in classifying schools for the purposes of athletic competition based upon school student population adjusts the student population of private schools by multiplying the student population of such private schools by 1.5; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to provide that the medical director of an emergency service provider may contract with more than one pharmacy as a provider of drugs and consultant services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance, so as to provide for respiratory syncytial virus prophylaxis injections to infants; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Mullis of the 53rd, Beach of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dimensions and weight of vehicles and loads, so as to provide for qualifications for the issuance of annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 219. SB 220. SB 221. SB 222. SB 223.

By Senator James of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Brady law regulations, so as to prohibit the purchase or sale of hand guns and long guns on state property; to provide for exceptions including persons participating in a government sponsored firearm buy back program; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide for a pilot program for the use of smart cards for Medicaid program recipients; to provide for the provisions of such program; to provide for measures to determine success of program; to provide for reports; to provide for implementation and coordination with other laws and other agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Carter of the 42nd and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-12-300 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tribes, bands, groups, and communities recognized by this state as legitimate American Indian Tribes, so as to officially recognize the Yonah Band of Cherokees as an American Indian tribe of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Jeffares of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Conyers, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3868), as amended specifically by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4032), so as to repeal certain provisions relating to the election and terms of office of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Commissioners of Schley County, approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2229), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3817), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 224.
SR 374. SR 375. SR 376. SR 377. SR 378.
SR 379. SR 380.

By Senators Golden of the 8th, Shafer of the 48th and Chance of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Seed-Capital Fund, so as to create the Invest Georgia Fund; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for a fund administrator; to provide for reports; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Carolyn Frady, Stephens County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending Annabelle Elizabeth Zhuno, Stephens County High School's STAR Student; and for other purposes.
By Senator Ginn of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dallas Cowne, Madison County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
By Senator Ginn of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION commending Caitlin Felt, Madison County High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may provide by law for the dedication of revenues collected from the sale of fireworks for the funding of trauma care and firefighter services in the State of Georgia; to provide that the General Assembly may provide by law for the dedication and deposit of revenues raised from specified sources for the purpose of funding trauma care and firefighter services; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th, Jackson of the 24th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Judge William Jeffrey Lowe and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Brendan T. Sheehan and the Grand Marshal of the 2013 St. Patrick's Day Parade, James A. Ray on the upcoming occasion of the 2013 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 381. SR 382. SR 383. SR 384. SR 385. SR 386. SR 387. SR 388. SR 389.

By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Sims of the 12th, Fort of the 39th, Lucas of the 26th, Jackson of the 2nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Council of Deliberation and congratulating the council on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; and for other purposes.
By Senator Bethel of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dalton High School boys swimming and diving team on their 2013 Class AAAAA State Championship win; and for other purposes.
By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sergeant John A. Franklin and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes
By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Gordon Lee High School wrestling team on their outstanding 2012 season; and for other purposes.
By Senators Murphy of the 27th and Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Ethan Underwood on the occasion of his retirement as chairman of the Forsyth County Republican Party; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Treniece McJunkins, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brittany Heimlich, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tracy Barnes, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tamika Freeman, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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SR 390. SR 391. SR 392. SR 393. SR 394. SR 395. SR 396. SR 397. SR 398.

By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wendye Melzar, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Ogburn, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephanie Marley, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol Wink, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marilyn Wilson, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donna Vaughan, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Candice Watson, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Doran Yvette Sall, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Candace Turner, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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SR 399. SR 400. SR 401. SR 402. SR 403. SR 404. SR 405.

By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sironda Peters, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amanda Patel, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ellen Lane, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan Elder, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Bethlehem Lutheran Church on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Willie Mae Wade, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Jones, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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