From the upper chamber 2006 March 30

Report for Thursday, March 30, 2006 Sine Die
The fortieth and final day of the 2006 legislative session was called to order by Lieutenant Governor Mark Taylor.
Senator Don Balfour of the 9th stated that the journal had been read and was found to be correct.
There were no bills to be first read or assigned to committee.
The Secretary read the reports of Standing Committees and second reading of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
Following the morning roll call, Lt. Gov. Taylor then recognized Sen. Steve Henson of the 41st, who led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Sen. Henson then introduced the Chaplain of the Day, Reverend Ellynda Lipsey of St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Stone Mountain, who led the Senate in the daily devotional.
Sen. Balfour took the well to speak to the procedure for pulling bills off of the table and introduced a list of the first 11 bills to be removed from the table. The list consisted of HB 1053, 1006, 1160, 1209, 1227, 1228, 1290, 695, 1187, 1473 and 1392. He also spoke to the status of the eminent domain legislation.
SR 1357 was read and Sens. Eric Johnson of the 1st and Dan Moody of the 56th were recognized to speak to the resolution, which commends the Information Technology Department of the Georgia General Assembly. IT Director Scott Henry was recognized to address the Senate and introduce the IT staff.
Sen. Valencia Seay of the 34th took the well on a Point of Personal Privilege to express gratitude for Sen. Terrell Starr of the 44th for his many years of service to Clayton County in the Senate.
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Sen. John Douglas of the 17th took the well on a Point of Personal Privilege to also thank Sen. Starr for his service to Henry County.
Sen. Emanuel Jones of the 10th took the well on a Point of Personal Privilege to also thank Sen. Starr for his service to Henry County and the citizens of the State of Georgia.
The Consent Calendar for Privileged Resolutions, consisting of SR 1356-1415, 1420, 1422 and 1423, was adopted by a vote of 35 to 0.
Sen. Balfour moved that he be discharged as a conferee on SB 304 and that Sen. Mullis of the 53rd be appointed in his stead. SB 304 provides for requirements for the treatment of patients with end stage renal disease. Without objection, the motion carried.
Senate Resolutions 1391 and 1394-1415 were read and adopted.
The Local Consent Calendar, consisting of SB 681 and HB 1394, 1448, 1476, 1477, 1560, 1561, 1577-1581, 1586, 1594, 1603, 1611, 1623, 1641-1646, 1653-1656, 1658, 1660, 1661, and 1648, passed by a vote of 51 to 1.
Sen. Balfour moved that HR 1564 be removed from the table. After suspending, he withdrew his motion.
Sen. Don Thomas of the 54th moved that the Senate adhere to its position on HB 1178 and that a Conference Committee be appointed. HB 1178 provides for the establishment of a program through which unused prescription drugs may be distributed for use by medically indigent persons. Without objection, the Senate adhered and Sens. Thomas of the 54th, Nancy Schaefer of the 50th and Greg Goggans of the 7th were appointed to the Conference Committee.
Sen. Thomas of the 54thmoved that the Senate adhere to its position on HB 1371 and that a Conference Committee be appointed. HB 1371 sets out a list of rights of pharmacies undergoing audits. Without objection, the Senate adhered and Sens. Thomas of the 54th, Ralph Hudgens of the 47th and Goggans were appointed to the Conference Committee.
Sen. Brian Kemp of the 46th moved that the Senate adhere to its position on HB 1412 and that a Conference Committee be appointed. The bill requires the use of clean and renewable fuels in certain vehicles operated by certain government entities under certain circumstances. Without objection, the Senate adhered and Sens. Kemp, Seth Harp of the 29th and John Bulloch of the 11th were appointed to the Conference Committee.
Sen. Preston Smith of the 52nd moved that the Senate disagree to the House Substitute to SB 136, which provides for bail for children alleged to be delinquent or unruly. Without objection, the Senate disagreed.
Sen. Smith moved that the Senate insist on its amendments to HB 1211, which designates the Southern Appalachian brook trout as the official state cold water game fish and the red drum as the official state salt-water fish. Without objection, the Senate insisted.
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Sen. Balfour moved that HR 1564 be removed from the table. Without objection, the motion carried.
HR 1564 was read, and Sen. Kemp took the well to present the resolution, which proposes an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for special motor vehicle license plates and dedicate the revenue from such plates for stated purposes. He yielded to questions from Sen. Steve Thompson of the 33rd.
HR 1564 was adopted by a vote of 45 to 4.
SR 1385 was read and Sen. Gloria Butler of the 55th was recognized to speak to the resolution, which honors Dr. James Eckman for his work with sickle cell anemia. Dr. Eckman then addressed the Senate.
Sen. Balfour moved that HB 1053 be removed from the table. Without objection, the motion carried.
HB 1053 was read and Sen. Kemp took the well to present the bill, which changes certain provisions relating to commemorative license plates for Georgia organizations. He yielded to questions from Sen. Sam Zamarripa of the 36th.
Sen. Butler took the well to speak to Amendment 1, which proposes a "Pro-Family Pro-Choice" license plate.
Sen. David Adelman of the 42nd took the well to speak in support of Amendment 1.
Sen. Jack Hill of the 4th was recognized to introduce the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Scott Bohlke of Statesboro.
Sen. Jones took the well to speak to Amendment 2, which proposes a Bronze Star license plate. He yielded to questions from Sens. Kemp and Douglas.
Sen. Regina Thomas of the 2nd took the well to speak in opposition to certain tags contained within the bill.
Sen. Smith took the well to speak to Amendment 2a, which distributes the funds from the Bronze Star tag to the National Guard Family Foundation. He yielded to questions from Sens. Adelman, Butler and Thompson of the 33rd.
Sen. Tommie Williams of the 19th moved the previous question.
Sen. Ed Harbison of the 15th took the well to speak to Amendment 3, which proposes a specialty tag benefiting African-American tourism.
Without objection, Sen. Williams' motion carried and the previous question was ordered.
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Sen. Butler moved to withdraw Amendment 1. Without objection, the amendment was withdrawn.
Sen. Kemp moved to withdraw Amendment 1a. Without objection, the amendment was withdrawn.
Amendment 2a was adopted by a vote of 42 to 0.
Amendment 2 was adopted by a vote of 39 to 0.
Amendment 3 was adopted by a vote of 39 to 0.
The Committee Substitute was adopted by a vote of 40 to 0.
HB 1053 passed by substitute as amended by a vote of 47 to 5.
Sen. Balfour moved that HB 1006 be removed from the table. Without objection, the motion carried.
The Secretary read HB 1006, which emphasizes that the renewal registration fees for breast cancer program prestige plates are to be distributed in the same manner as the initial fees. Sen. Dan Weber of the 40th took the well to explain the bill.
HB 1006 passed by a vote of 54 to 0.
Sen. Balfour moved that HB 1160 be removed from the table. Without objection, the motion carried.
HB 1160 was read and Sen. Mitch Seabaugh of the 28th took the well to present the bill, which provides for additional taxable net income adjustments with respect to certain Subchapter "S" corporations, partnerships, or limited liability companies.
HB 1160 passed by a vote of 54 to 0.
Sen. Balfour moved that HB 1209 be removed from the table. Without objection, the motion carried.
HB 1209 was read and Sen. Steen Miles of the 43rd took the well to present the bill, which provides for payment of certain moneys arising from traffic fines generated by motorcycle enforcement to the Department of Public Safety for the maintenance and enhancement of the motorcycle enforcement program. She yielded to questions from Sens. Douglas and Judson Hill of the 32nd.
HB 1209 passed by a vote of 54 to 0.
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Sen. Balfour moved that HB 1227 be removed from the table. Without objection, the motion carried.
HB 1227 was read and Sen. Kemp took the well to explain the bill, which creates the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission. He yielded to questions from Sens. Thompson of the 33rd and Bulloch.
The Committee Substitute was adopted by a vote of 35 to 0.
HB 1227 passed by substitute by a vote of 51 to 0.
Sen. Balfour moved that HB 1228 be removed from the table. Without objection, the motion carried.
HB 1228 was read and Sen. Harp took the well to present the bill, which creates the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission.
The Committee Amendment was adopted by a vote 40 to 0.
HB 1228 passed as amended by a vote of 50 to 0.
Sen. Balfour moved that HB 1290 be removed from the table. Without objection, the motion carried.
The Secretary read HB 1290, which provides that the unauthorized sale or use of a customer's telephone records is unlawful and constitutes a felony. Sen. Bill Heath of the 31st took the well to present the bill. He also presented Amendment 1, which allows certain information to be shared among corporations under certain circumstances. He yielded to questions from Sen. Thompson of the 33rd.
Sen. Thompson of the 33rd took the well to speak to his concerns of the amendment. He yielded to questions from Sen. Heath.
Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen of the 12th took the well to speak in support of the amendment.
Amendment 1 was adopted by a vote of 29 to 0.
The Committee Substitute was adopted by a vote of 34 to 0.
HB 1290 passed by substitute as amended by a vote of 49 to 0.
Sen. Balfour moved that HB 695 be removed from the table. Without objection, the motion carried.
HB 695 was read and Sen. Johnny Grant of the 25th took the well to explain the bill, which revises provisions relating to wild animal permits and licenses to allow for helper
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monkeys. He yielded to questions from Sens. Jeff Mullis of 53rd and Chip Pearson of the 51st.
Sen. Meyer von Bremen took the well to speak in favor of the bill.
Sen. Douglas also took the well to speak in favor of HB 695.
Sen. Robert Brown of the 26th took the well to voice his concerns about the legislation.
Sen. Grant took the well to conclude the debate on HB 695. He yielded to questions from Sen. Curt Thompson of the 5th, Douglas and Zamarripa.
Sen. Brown moved the previous question, and there was no objection.
HB 695 passed by a vote of 32 to 15.
The Secretary read SR 1370, which commends Sen. Starr for his many years of service to the State. Sen. George Hooks of the 14th, members of Sen. Starr's family and several senators took the rostrum to present the honorary resolution.
Sen. Starr then spoke to the Senate about his many years of service with the Georgia General Assembly.
The Secretary read SR 1394, which commends Morris Boyer, legislative aide to Sen. Starr, for his many years of public service. Boyer then addressed the Senate.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1187 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
HB 1187 provides for an additional county classification for property tax appraisal staff purposes. Sen. David Shafer of the 48th took the well to explain the legislation.
The Committee Substitute was adopted by a vote of 35 to 0.
HB 1187 passed by substitute by a vote of 47 to 0.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1473 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
HB 1473 requires prior legislative approval for the submission of certain waivers pursuant to Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act concerning medical assistance. Sen. Greg Goggans of the 7th took the well to explain the bill and to urge its passage. Ultimately, the legislation will allow the State to recover certain Medicaid funds from the federal government. He yielded to questions from Sen. Renee Unterman of the 45th.
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The Secretary read Amendments 1 and 2, and Sen. Meyer von Bremen took the well to speak to the amendments.
Amendment 1 was adopted by a vote of 29 to 0.
Amendment 2 was adopted by a vote of 48 to 1.
The Committee Substitute was adopted as amended by a vote of 40 to 0.
HB 1473 passed by substitute by a vote of 36 to 0.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1392 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
The Secretary read HB 1392, which provides for certain penalties for a driver who commits a right of way violation resulting in a collision with a motorcyclist, pedestrian or bicyclist. Sen. Kemp took the well to explain the legislation and to urge favorable support.
The Committee Substitute was adopted by a vote of 31 to 0.
HB 1392 passed by substitute by a vote of 48 to 0.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1008 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
HB 1008 provides that palliative care may be provided under hospice to patients with advanced and progressive diseases with a life expectancy of more than six months. President Pro Tem Johnson took the well to explain the bill and Amendment 1.
Amendment 1 was adopted by a vote of 31 to 1.
HB 1008 passed as amended by a vote of 50 to 0.
Sen. Douglas moved that the Senate disagree to the House Substitute to SB 64, which repeals the requirement that officers enforcing traffic laws have a blue light on the roof of their vehicles. There was no objection.
Sen. Grant moved that the Senate recede from its disagreement to the House Substitute to SR 823 and agree to the House Substitute. The bill authorizes the conveyance of certain state owned real property in several Georgia counties. Sen. Grant took the well to explain the current status of the bill.
The Senate receded from its disagreement to the House Substitute to SR 823 and agreed to the House Substitute by a vote of 48 to 0.
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Sen. Goggans moved that the Senate disagree to the House Substitute to SB 572, which changes provisions relating to the qualifications of expert witnesses and consideration of their testimonies. There was no objection and the Senate disagreed.
Sen. Pearson moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 664, which creates the Pickens County Airport Authority.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 664 by a vote of 51 to 0.
Sen. Joseph Carter of the 13th moved that the Senate adhere to its amendment to HB 1216 and appoint a Conference Committee. HB 1216 allows law enforcement agencies to use properly equipped all-terrain vehicles. There was no objection, and Sens. Carter, Ronnie Chance of the 16th and Seabaugh were appointed to the Conference Committee.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1385 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
HB 1385 provides for the employment of private professional providers to perform building plan reviews and inspections when the local jurisdiction cannot perform such services in a timely fashion.
Sen. Bill Heath of the 31st took the well to present the bill and Amendment 1. He yielded to questions from Sens. Unterman and Shafer.
Sen. Shafer then took the well to speak to Amendments 1 and 2. He yielded to questions from Sen. Unterman.
Sen. Kasim Reed of the 35th took the well to speak in favor of HB 1385 and Amendment 2.
Amendment 1 was adopted by a vote of 34 to 0.
Amendment 2 was adopted by a vote of 37 to 0.
The Committee Substitute was adopted as amended by a vote of 35 to 0.
HB 1385 passed by substitute as amended by a vote of 46 to 2.
Sen. Hudgens moved that the Senate insist on its substitute to HB 941, which authorizes the display of certain historical documents in public courthouse and judicial facilities. There was no objection and the Senate insisted.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1162 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
HB 1162 authorizes the Department of Community Affairs to investigate and refer for prosecution cases of Section 8 housing fraud and abuse.
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Sen. Bill Stephens of the 27th took the rostrum to preside over the Senate.
Sen. John Wiles of the 37th took the well to explain the legislation and to urge its passage.
HB 1162 passed by a vote of 50 to 0.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1073 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
HB 1073 provides for a third judge of the superior courts of the Houston Judicial Circuit. The Secretary also read Amendment 1 by Sen. Bill Hamrick of the 30th.
Sen. Hamrick took the well to explain the bill and Amendments 1 and 2.
Sen. Hamrick then moved to withdraw Amendment 1.
Amendment 2 was adopted by a vote of 29 to 5.
Sen. Thompson of the 33rd moved to reconsider the adoption of Amendment 2. There was objection.
The motion to reconsider Amendment 2 failed by a vote of 25 to 28.
The Committee Substitute was adopted as amended by a vote of 33 to 3.
HB 1073 passed by substitute as amended by a vote 53 to 0.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1399 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
HB 1399 provides that a magistrate's salary may be waived under certain circumstances. Sen. Wiles took the well to explain the legislation.
HB 1399 passed by a vote of 47 to 0.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 881 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
HB 881 provides for license requirements for dispensing opticians and for an applicant to obtain licensure through an apprenticeship program. Amendments 1 and 2 were also read.
Sen. Hill of the 32nd took the well to explain the bill and the amendments.
Sen. Mullis took the well to present Amendment 1.
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Sen. Hill of the 32nd took the well to further explain Amendments 2, 3, 4 and 5. He yielded to questions from Sens. Unterman and Weber.
Sen. Unterman took the well to speak to HB 881. She stated her opinion that several of the proposed amendments were unrelated to the underlying bill.
Sen. Thompson of the 33rd took the well to speak in favor of Amendment 5.
Sen. Weber took the well to speak in favor of the underlying bill.
Sen. Seabaugh moved the previous question. There was no objection.
Amendment 1 was adopted by a vote of 29 to 9.
Amendment 2 was adopted by a vote of 51 to 0.
Amendment 3 was adopted by a vote of 42 to 0.
Amendment 4 was adopted by a vote of 35 to 2.
Amendment 5 was adopted by a vote of 39 to 1.
HB 881 passed as amended by a vote of 49 to 1.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1380 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
HB 1380 was read and Sen. Pearson took the well to explain the bill, which provides certain exemptions from laws relating to adulteration and misbranding of food. He yielded to questions from Sen. J.B. Powell of the 23rd.
Sen. Henson took the well to present Amendment 1, which provides for regulation of Halal foods.
Sen. Bulloch took the well to explain Amendment 2, which allows for exemptions from inspection if sales are under $5,000 annually.
Amendment 1 was adopted by a vote of 27 to 18.
Amendment 2 was adopted by a vote of 36 to 0.
The Committee Substitute was adopted by a vote of 34 to 1.
HB 1380 passed by substitute as amended by a vote of 47 to 3.
Sen. Hamrick moved that the Senate adhere to its position on SB 503 and that a Conference Committee be appointed. SB 503 changes certain provisions relating to the
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Georgia Public Defender Standards Council and the provision of legal services to indigent persons. Without objection, the Senate adhered and Sens. Mullis, Tolleson and Rogers were appointed to the Conference Committee.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1502 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
HB 1502 was read and Sen. Cagle took the well to present the bill, which provides for additional powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to property appraisal and assessment.
HB 1502 passed by a vote of 44 to 0.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1259 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
The Secretary read HB 1259, which revises the licensing process for private detectives and private security officers. Sen. Mullis took the well to explain the legislation and Amendment 1.
Sen. Thompson of the 33rd took the well to present Amendment 2, which relates to licensed heating and air conditioning contractors.
Amendment 1 was adopted by a vote of 39 to 0.
Amendment 2 was adopted by a vote of 37 to 0.
The Committee Substitute was adopted by a vote of 34 to 0.
HB 1259 passed by substitute as amended by a vote of 52 to 0.
Sen. Cagle moved that the Senate disagree to the House Substitute to HB 848, which provides a homestead exemption to certain residents who are senior citizens with respect to state ad valorem taxes. Without objection, the Senate disagreed.
Sen. Williams moved that HB 429 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
HB 429 was read and Sen. Chance took the well to present the bill, which authorizes a setoff of certain debts owed to public housing authorities.
Sen. Reed took the well to present Amendment 1, which strikes and reorders sections of the bill. He yielded to questions from Sens. Ross Tolleson of the 20th, Seabaugh, and Ed Tarver of the 22nd.
Amendment 1 was adopted by a vote of 40 to 12.
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The Committee Substitute was adopted by a vote of 33 to 2.
HB 429 passed by substitute as amended by a vote of 44 to 4.
Sen. Hudgens moved that the Senate adhere to its position on HB 941 and that a Conference Committee be appointed. The bill authorizes the display of certain historical documents in public courthouse and judicial facilities. Without objection, the Senate adhered and Sens. Hudgens, Schaefer and Douglas were appointed to the Conference Committee.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1497 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
HB 1497 was read and Sen. Chip Rogers of the 21st took the well to present the bill, which provides for requirements for persons who own vicious dogs. He yielded to questions from Sens. Harp, Unterman, Fort and Meyer von Bremen.
HB 1497 passed by a vote of 49 to 0.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1316 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
Sen. Williams then moved that HB 1126 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
HB 1126 was read and Sen. Hill of the 4th took the well to present the bill that provides an exemption from the eight-year service requirement for correctional officers injured by inmate violence when five years or less from becoming eligible for medicare medical coverage.
HB 1126 passed by a vote of 47 to 0.
HB 1316, which provides for the creation of the High School Athletics Overview Committee, was presented by Sen. Wiles.
HB 1316 passed by a vote of 50 to 0.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1097 be removed from the table. Sen. Thompson of the 33rd objected.
By a vote of 24 to 20, HB 1097 was removed from the table.
Sen. Thompson of the 33rd moved to reconsider. There was objection.
By a vote of 23 to 26, the motion to reconsider failed.
HB 1097 was read and Sen. Heath took the well to present the bill, which relates to restrictions on outdoor advertising signs. He yielded to questions from Sens. Unterman, Mullis and Henson.
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Sen. Thompson of the 33rd took the well to oppose the legislation. He yielded to questions from Sen. Heath.
Sen. Weber took the well to support Amendments 1 and 2, both of which strike Section 6 of the bill.
Sen. Jones moved to be excused from the vote on HB 1097. Without objection, he was excused.
Sen. Unterman took the well to speak in favor of Amendments 1 and 2.
Majority Leader Williams took the well to speak to the bill.
SR 1341 was read and Sen. Heath spoke to the resolution honoring Rep. Bill Cummings of the 16th.
Turning attention back to HB 1097, Sen. Hudgens took the well to speak to the bill and to say that he would be abstaining from the vote due to conflict of interest.
Sen. Adelman took the well to speak to Amendment 2. He yielded to questions from Sens. Thompson of the 33rd, Heath and Hudgens.
Sen. Wiles took the well to speak to Amendment 3, which pertains to political campaign signs and 3a, which corrects a numbering error.
Sen. Hudgens moved to be excused from voting on Amendments 1, 2 and final passage of the bill under Senate Rule 5-1.8d. Without objection, he was excused.
Amendment 1 was adopted by a vote of 27 to 25.
Sen. Adelman moved to withdraw Amendment 2. Without objection, it was withdrawn.
Amendment 3a was adopted by a vote of 30 to 3.
Amendment 3 was adopted by a vote of 31 to 8.
The Committee Substitute was adopted by a vote of 34 to 2.
HB 1097 passed by substitute as amended by a vote of 46 to 1.
Sen. Jim Whitehead, Sr. of the 24th moved that the Senate adhere to its position on HB 1090 and that a Conference Committee be appointed. The bill provides that a contractor that is more than 30 days behind in the performance of a state public works construction project shall not be eligible to bid on any additional Department of Transportation construction until performance of such contract is brought current or is completed. Without
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objection, the Senate adhered and Sens. Whitehead, Stephens and Pearson were appointed to the Conference Committee.
Sen. Cagle moved that the Senate disagree to the House Amendment to Senate Substitute to HB 1157, which changes certain provisions regarding income tax credits for employers providing approved retraining programs. Without objection, the Senate disagreed.
Sen. Wiles moved the order of business be reordered to allow for local bills on the Local Consent Calendar to be considered.
The Local Consent Calendar consisting of HB 1528 and 1636, passed by a vote of 48 to 0.
Majority Leader Williams moved that HB 1417 be removed from the table. There was no objection.
HB 1417 was read and Sen. Smith took the well to present the bill, which allows the Administrative Office of the Courts to assist the board of jury commissioners in compiling, maintaining, and revising the lists of trial jurors and grand jurors.
HB 1417 passed by a vote of 46 to 2.
Sen. Unterman moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 77, which requires certain types of identification to be presented in order for a physician to perform an abortion. Sen. Unterman took the well to explain the bill.
By a vote of 41 to 6, the Senate agreed.
Sen. Bulloch moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 533, which adds common language phrases to the living will form. He took the well to explain the bill.
By a vote of 48 to 0, the Senate agreed.
Sen. Bulloch moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 264, which changes certain terms of court in the Pataula Circuit. He took the well to explain the changes.
By a vote of 47 to 0, the Senate agreed.
Sen. Carter moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 462, the courthouse security bill. He took the well to explain the bill.
By a vote of 49 to 0, the Senate agreed.
Sen. Thompson of the 33rd took the well on a Point of Personal Privilege to ask for help locating a representative for BellSouth to respond to an emergency in his district.
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Sergeant at Arms Matthew Hill announced that Governor Sonny Perdue requested entrance onto the Senate floor.
President Pro Tempore Johnson recognized Governor Perdue to address the Senate on Sine Die.
Sen. Smith moved that the Senate adhere to its position on HB 1211 and that a Conference Committee be appointed. HB 1211 designates the Southern Appalachian brook trout as the official state cold water game fish and the red drum as the official state salt-water fish. Without objection, the Senate adhered and Sens. Smith, Tolleson and Mullis were appointed to the Conference Committee.
Sen. Williams moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 525, which changes certain provisions regarding the issuance of tax executions by tax collectors and tax commissioners. He took the well to explain the bill.
By a vote of 46 to 0, the Senate agreed.
Sen. Rogers moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 285, which removes certain provisions relating to employees engaged in the operation of trains and relating to signal whistles and lights on trains. He took the well to present the bill.
By a vote of 48 to 0, the Senate agreed.
SR 1418, honoring Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor, was read and adopted. President Pro Tempore Johnson spoke to the resolution and thanked Lt. Gov. Taylor for his service and leadership. Sens. Meyer von Bremen, Starr and Brown were recognized to further speak to the resolution.
President Pro Tempore Johnson returned the gavel to Lt. Gov. Taylor who addressed the Senate.
The Senate then recessed until 7:00 p.m.
Sen. Goggans moved that the Senate adhere to its disagreement to the House Substitute to SB 572 and appoint a Conference Committee. The bill establishes and defines a crime of medical assistance managed care fraud. There was no objection and Sens. Goggans, Whitehead and Jeff Chapman of the 3rd were appointed to the Conference Committee.
Sen. Douglas moved that the Senate adhere to its disagreement to the House Substitute to SB 64 and appoint a Conference Committee be appointed. SB 64 repeals the requirement that officers enforcing traffic laws have a blue light on the roof of their vehicles. There was no objection and Sens. Douglas, Kemp and Mullis were appointed to the Conference Committee.
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Sen. Kemp moved that the Senate insist on its substitute to HB 1053, which provides for a special license plate promoting the national motto, "In God We Trust." There was no objection.
President Pro Tem Johnson then moved to adopt four local bills, including SB 37, 38, 39 and 40, as a Local Consent Calendar.
The local bills were then adopted by a vote of 35 to 0.
Sen. Johnson then moved the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 520, which authorizes the Board of Public Safety to provide a badge and revolver to sworn officers as compensation under certain circumstances.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 520 by a vote of 47 to 0.
Majority Leader Williams then took the well to ask Senators to be sure they are aware of every word of every bill they seek to pass this evening.
The Secretary read SR 1405, 1422 and 1423, commending members of the staff of the Lieutenant Governor's office, including Kevin Johnson, Mildred Slaton and Mary Yancey.
Sen. Carter moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 573. He took the well to present the legislation, which concerns the sale and purchase of condominiums.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 573 by a vote of 49 to 0.
Sen. Cagle moved that the Senate adhere to its substitute to HB 848 and that a Conference Committee be appointed. HB 848 provides a homestead exemption to certain residents who are senior citizens with respect to state ad valorem taxes. There was no objection and Sens. Cagle, Chance and Whitehead were appointed to the Conference Committee.
Sen. Douglas moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 415. He then took the well to present the legislation, which concerns the Georgia HERO Scholarship.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 415 by a vote of 51 to 0.
Sen. Douglas moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 606. He then took the well to present the legislation, which prohibits disruptive conduct at funerals, memorial services or funeral processions. He yielded to questions from Sen. Fort.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 606 by a vote of 51 to 0.
Sen. Tolleson moved the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 191. He then took the well to present the bill, which provides for expedited review of certain applications
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for permits or variances performed by qualified professionals under contract with the Environmental Protection Division.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 191 by a vote of 53 to 0.
Sen. Rogers moved that the Senate agree to the House Amendment to SB 472, relating to meritorious award programs for public employees. He took the well to present the changes made by the House.
The Senate agreed to the House Amendment to SB 472 by a vote of 53 to 0.
Sen. Whitehead moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 532, which enhances the protection of facilities licensed by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He then took the well to present the changes made by the House.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 532 by a vote of 47 to 1.
Sen. Goggans moved that the Senate insist on its Substitute to HB 1473, which provides hardship waivers for the Medicaid estate recovery program. There was no objection and the Senate insisted.
Sen. Grant moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 523, which provides for a special license plate honoring the family members of service members who have been killed in action. He took the well to present the changes made by the House. He yielded to questions from Sen. Thomas of the 2nd.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 523 by a vote of 50 to 0.
Sen. Hill of the 4th took the well to explain the budget tracking document being handed out to the Senate.
Sen. Grant moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 592, which provides for the sale of certain state surplus property by fixed price. He took the well to present the changes made by the House.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 592 by a vote of 48 to 0.
Sen. Harp moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 95, which provides for the State Licensing Board for Professional Soil Scientists. He took the well to present the changes made by the House.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 95 by a vote of 45 to 0.
Sen. Harp moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 381, which provides state flags to honor Georgia public safety officers who are killed in the line of duty or who died following extended service to the public of this state. He took the well to present the changes made by the House.
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The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 381 by a vote of 49 to 0.
Sen. Seabaugh moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report for HB 1032, relating pistol or revolver and temporary renewal permits. He took the well to explain the Conference Committee's final version of the bill.
The Conference Committee Report on HB 1032 was adopted by a vote of 48 to 5.
Sen. Thompson of the 33rd moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SR 1028. He took the well to present the road-dedication bill.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SR 1028 by a vote of 54 to 0.
Sen. Hamrick moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 44, which authorizes the Board of Corrections to enter into contracts for the operation of private probation detention and diversion centers. He took the well to present the changes made by the House.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 44 by a vote of 46 to 8.
Sen. Hamrick moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report for HB 1059, relating to the registration and punishment of sexual offenders. He took the well to explain the Conference Committee's final version of the bill. He yielded to questions from Sens. Fort and Thompson of the 33rd.
The Conference Committee Report on HB 1059 was adopted by a vote of 52 to 1.
Sen. Balfour moved that the Senate adhere to its Substitute to HB 1157 and that a Conference Committee be appointed. HB 1157 changes certain provisions regarding income tax credits for employers providing approved retraining programs. There was no objection, and Sens. Balfour, Seabaugh and Tolleson were appointed to the Conference Committee.
Sen. Johnson moved the Senate insist on its Amendment to HB 1008. There was no objection and the Senate insisted.
Sen. Hudgens moved that the Senate adhere to its substitute on HB 1372 and that a Conference Committee be appointed. The bill provides for mechanisms for termination of coverage for nonpayment of premium. There was no objection, and Sens. Hudgens, Heath and Rogers were appointed to the Conference Committee.
Sen. Hill of the 32nd moved that the Senate agree to the House Amendment to the Senate Substitute to HB 1421, which requires that a defendant be present in court. He took the well to speak to the current status of the legislation.
Sen. Fort took the well to speak against the motion to agree to HB 1421. He yielded to questions from Sens. Zamarripa and Adelman.
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The Senate agreed to the House Amendment to the Senate Substitute to HB 1421 by a vote of 31 to 22.
Sen. Zamarripa moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 150, relating to general provisions relative to the State Road and Tollway Authority. He took the well to present the changes made by the House Substitute.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 150 by a vote of 50 to 1.
Sen. Weber moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 562, which creates the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority. He took the well to present the changes made by the House Substitute.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 562 by a vote of 51 to 0.
Sen. Kemp moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 380, which creates an agricultural commodity commission for equines. He took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 380 by a vote of 50 to 0.
Sen. Hudgens moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 236, relating to the right of continuation of health coverage for a spouse or dependent of a deceased public employee. He took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 236 by a vote of 51 to 0.
Sen. Hudgens moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 244, which creates a Magistrates Retirement Fund. He took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
Sen. Heath moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 244 as amended. He took the well to present his amendment.
Sen. Hudgens moved that the Senate delay action on SB 244 until the Amendment could be printed. Without objection, the motion carried.
Sen. Hudgens moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 385, which provides that insurers may invest in the obligations of certain Canadian cities. He took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 385 by a vote of 51 to 1.
Sen. Kemp moved that the Senate adhere to its position on HB 1053 and that a Conference Committee be appointed. HB 1053 provides for a special license plate promoting
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the national motto, "In God We Trust." Without objection, the Senate adhered and Sens. Kemp, Goggans and Tolleson were appointed to the Conference Committee.
Sen. Shafer moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 585, which provides for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding tax executions and redemption of property. He took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
By a vote of 47 to 0, the Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 585.
Sen. Johnson moved to waive the one hour rule so that the budget could be considered. Without objection, the motion carried.
Sen. Hill of the 4th took the well to present the Conference Committee report to HB 1027, the FY 2007 Budget. He yielded to questions from Sen. Harbison.
By a vote of 51 to 0, the Senate agreed to the Conference Committee Report to HB 1027.
Sen. Schaefer moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 195, which regulates loans to and abandoned property of museums and archives repositories. She took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
By a vote of 52 to 0, the Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 195.
Sen. Moody moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SR 804, which allows for a county school district in which one or more independent school districts are located to impose that tax jointly with the independent school districts which opt to participate or by itself if all independent school districts decline to participate. He took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute. He yielded to questions from Sen. Thompson of the 33rd.
Sen. Unterman took the well to speak against the bill.
Sen. Heath took the well to also speak against the measure.
Sen. Weber took the well to support the bill. He yielded to questions from Sen. Heath.
Sen. Thompson of the 33rd made a parliamentary inquiry to ask for a ruling on the germaneness of the House Substitute.
The Chair ruled the House Substitute out of order. Sen. Moody objected to the ruling of the Chair and asked that it be appealed to the Senate Parliamentarian. President Pro Tempore Johnson concurred with the ruling of the Chair.
The ruling of the Parliamentarian was sustained by a vote of 45 to 8.
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SR 1420, honoring Sergeant at Arms Matthew Hill, was read and adopted. President Pro Tempore Johnson spoke further to the resolution.
Sen. Balfour moved to adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 1313. He then took the well to present the Conference Committee Report on the eminent domain legislation. He yielded to questions from Sen. Thompson of the 33rd.
Sen. Jones took the well to speak in favor of HB 1313. He yielded to questions from Sen. Douglas.
The Senate agreed to the Conference Committee Report to HB 1313 by a vote of 55 to 0.
Lt. Gov. Taylor then welcomed Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin to the rostrum, who addressed the Senate.
Sen. Balfour moved to adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 304, which changes the provisions relating to the imposition and determination of the amount of certain regulatory fees by local governments. He then took the well to present the Conference Committee Report.
The Senate agreed to the Conference Committee Report to HB 304 by a vote of 51 to 1.
Sen. Hudgens moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 244, which creates a Magistrates Retirement Fund.
Sen. Heath moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 244 as amended. He then took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
Sen. Wiles took the well to speak against the legislation.
Sen. Hudgens took the well to speak against the amendment and in favor of SB 244.
The Senate failed to disagree to the House Substitute to SB 244 as amended by a vote of 3 to 51.
The Senate then agreed to the House Substitute to SB 244 by a vote of 54 to 0.
Sen. Pearson moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 597, relating to county boards of equalization and tax appeal procedures. He then took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
The Senate then agreed to the House Substitute to SB 597 by a vote of 53 to 0.
Sen. Smith then moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 135, which provides for procedures related to jurisdiction and indictment for children charged with crimes within the jurisdiction of superior courts. He then took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
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The Senate then agreed to the House Substitute to SB 135 by a vote of 54 to 0.
Sen. Smith moved that the Senate recede from its substitute to HB 239, which provides for the manner of making certain settlement offers in certain civil actions. He then took the well to address the current status of the bill.
The Senate receded from its Substitute to HB 239 by a vote of 50 to 0.
Sen. Smith moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 253, which changes certain provisions relating to requirements for Certificate of Permanent Location for manufactured homes. He then took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
The Senate then agreed to the House Substitute to SB 253 by a vote of 51 to 0.
Sen. Smith then moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 912, relating to production of documents and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes. He then took the well to present the Conference Committee Report. He yielded to questions from Sen. Unterman.
Sen. Meyer von Bremen asked to be excused from the vote.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report to HB 912 by a vote of 46 to 1.
Sen. Mullis moved the Senate agree to the House Amendment to SB 581, which authorizes the Georgia Public Safety Training Center to provide training for emergency medical personnel. He then took the well to present the current version of the bill.
The Senate then agreed to the House Amendment to SB 581 by a vote of 50 to 0.
Sen. Moody then moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 515, which expands the grades of eligibility for the remedial education program. He then took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 515 by a vote of 50 to 0.
Sen. Harp moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 382, relating to the revised calculation of child support. He then took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 382 by a vote of 50 to 3.
Sen. Stephens moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on SB 500, which requires all electronic recording voting systems to produce a permanent paper record of the votes recorded on such systems for each voter. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report.
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The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on SB 500 by a vote of 49 to 1.
Sen. Cagle moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 194, which provides for income tax credits with respect to teleworking for a limited period of time. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 194 by a vote of 47 to 2.
Sen. Thomas of the 54th moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 1178, which provides for the establishment of a program through which unused prescription drugs may be distributed for use by medically indigent persons. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report. He yielded to questions from Sens. Adelman and Jones.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 1178 by a vote of 33 to 19.
Sen. Smith moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 1211, which designates the Southern Appalachian brook trout as the official state cold water game fish and the red drum as the official state salt-water fish. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 1211 by a vote of 47 to 0.
Sen. Doug Stoner of the 6th moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SR 873, dedicating the Emory Parrish Interchange. He then took the well to present the road-naming resolution.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SR 873 by a vote of 50 to 0.
Sen. Moody moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on SB 413, relating to revisions in the compulsory school attendance law. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on SB 413 by a vote of 52 to 1.
Sen. Seabaugh moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 173, which expands the ad valorem exemption for veterans' organizations to include certain additional nonprofit veterans' organizations. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 173 by a vote of 49 to 0.
Sen. Bulloch moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on SB 636, which defines the term "biodiesel fuel." He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report.
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The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on SB 636 by a vote of 53 to 0.
Sen. Douglas moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on SB 64, which repeals the requirement that officers enforcing traffic laws have a blue light on the roof of their vehicles. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on SB 64 by a vote of 53 to 0.
Sen. Cagle moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 848, which provides a homestead exemption to certain residents who are senior citizens with respect to state ad valorem taxes. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 848 by a vote of 51 to 0.
Sen. Tim Golden of the 8th moved that the Senate recede from its Amendment on HB 343, which designates the Valdosta State University's Peach State Summer Theatre as Georgia's Official Musical Theatre. He took the well to address the current status of the bill.
By a vote of 50 to 0, the Senate receded from its Amendment on HB 343.
Sen. Kemp moved to adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 1053, relating to the "In God We Trust" license plates. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 1053 by a vote of 46 to 2.
Sen. Mullis moved that the Senate recede from its substitute to HB 1259, which revises the licensing process for private detectives and private security officers. He took the well to explain the Senate's position.
Sen. Thompson of the 33rd took the well to speak against the actions of the House in removing certain amendments from legislation today.
The Senate receded from the Senate Substitute to HB 1259 by a vote of 49 to 0.
Sen. Zamarripa moved to agree to the House Amendments to SB 334, which changes criteria for the designation of urban enterprise zones. He took the well to explain the House Amendments added to the bill.
The Senate agreed to the House Amendments to SB 334 by a vote of 51 to 0.
Sen. Rogers moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 588, which prohibits the use or display of social security numbers except in specified circumstances. He then took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
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The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 588 by a vote of 49 to 0.
Sen. Goggans moved to adopt the Conference Committee Report on SB 572, which establishes and defines a crime of medical assistance managed care fraud. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on SB 572 by a vote of 51 to 1.
Sen. Hudgens moved to adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 941, which authorizes the display of certain historical documents in public courthouse and judicial facilities. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 941 by a vote of 53 to 0.
Sen. Bulloch moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SR 282, dedicating the John Lee Drake, Sr., Highway. He then took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SR 282 by a vote of 48 to 1.
Sen. Shafer moved to adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 1257, which exempts change of address filings by insurance agents and provides for the qualifications of insurance counselors. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 1257 by a vote of 49 to 0.
Sen. Rogers moved to adopt the Conference Committee Report on SB 503, which changes certain provisions relating to the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council and the provision of legal services to indigent persons. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on SB 5031 by a vote of 52 to 0.
Sen. Goggans moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SR 1034, dedicating the SGT Mathew Vincent Gibbs Memorial Bridge. He then took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SR 1034 by a vote of 51 to 0.
Sen. Shafer moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 455, which prohibits the sale of cell phone billing history and information. He then took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 455 by a vote of 51 to 1.
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Sen. Thomas of the 54th moved to adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 1371, relating to the rights of pharmacies undergoing an audit. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report. He yielded to questions from Sen. Smith.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 1371 by a vote of 51 to 1.
Sen. Hudgens moved to adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 1372, which provides for mechanisms for termination of coverage for nonpayment of premium. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report. He yielded to questions from Sen. Smith.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 1372 by a vote of 51 to 1.
Sen. Carter moved to adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 1216, which allows the law enforcement agencies to use properly equipped all-terrain vehicles. He then took the well to present the changes in the Conference Committee Report.
The Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 1216 by a vote of 47 to 0.
Sen. Smith moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 637, which changes the membership of the Georgia Driver's Education Commission. He then took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitute to SB 637 by a vote of 49 to 0.
Sen. Reed moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitutes to SB 552 and 553, providing for the incorporation of South Fulton and Chattahoochee Hill Country. He then took the well to present the changes in the House Substitutes. He yielded to questions from Sen. Unterman.
The Senate agreed to the House Substitutes to SB 552 and 553 by a vote of 51 to 0.
Sen. Weber moved that the Senate agree to the House Substitute to SB 569, which changes certain local government provisions with respect to newly created municipalities. He then took the well to present the changes in the House Substitute. He yielded to questions from Sens. Unterman and Heath.
Sen. Fort took the well to speak in opposition to the bill.
Majority Leader Williams then moved that the Senate stand adjourned Sine Die.
Without objection, Lt. Gov. Taylor gaveled an end to the 2006 session.
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