Upper chamber report 2010 March 24

MARCH 24, 2010 . DAY 29
Upper Chamber Report

Raegan Weber, Press Director Kallarin Richards, Editor in Chief

TOP STORY
Legislative Day 29: Georgia's Common Sense Lawful Carry Act passes in the Senate
By Raegan Weber
ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) Georgia's 400,000 lawfully carrying citizens and Georgia's law enforcement officials are another step closer to having clearer carrying laws. The Georgia Senate voted today in favor of the Georgia Common Sense Lawful Carry Act (SB 308), which will re- Sen. Mitch Seabaugh presents Lawful Carry Act to the Senate move confusing provisions from the current law. Senate Majority Whip Mitch Seabaugh (RSharpsburg) sponsored the Act. The Lawful Carry Act passed 41-12.
"Lawfully carrying citizens and Georgia's law enforcement officials were victorious today in the Georgia Senate. The majority of lawfully carrying citizens want to obey the laws. They asked for a cleaner law that doesn't put them in a `gotcha' situation and the Senate delivered," said Seabaugh. "I want to thank my colleagues in the Senate for working with me during this process. I especially want to thank all the citizens and stakeholders that provided valuable input and truly made this their law."
Seabaugh went before the Senate, walked senators through each section of the bill and talked to the process of working with all parties who had interest in the legislation, including gun safety advocates. Since introduction of the bill in January, Seabaugh met with representatives from the Board of Regents, Georgians for Gun Safety, Georgia Carry, churches, educators and law enforcement officials. Each of them had the opportunity to learn about the Lawful Carry bill and had suggestions of their own for improvements. The final outcome includes their input.
In the final bill, property owner rights were preserved by allowing their discretion as to having weapons on their property. Clearer penalties for infractions of carry laws were also added. Universities will have the authority to determine if lawfully carried weapons will be allowed on campuses and at athletic events.
Seabaugh also shared with Senate members a letter from the Technical Schools of Georgia in support of the bill. They were encouraged by the right to determine if weapons were permitted on school property and asked for an amendment to include Technical Schools in the bill. The amendment passed along with the final legislation.

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Sen. Smith's Bill to create new "Smash and Grab" crime passes Senate
By Kallarin Richards
ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) In response to the rash of high profile "smash and grab" burglaries across the state of Georgia, the Georgia State Senate today unanimously voted in favor of Sen. Preston Smith's (RRome) legislation to create a new crime for these burglaries that are taking a financial toll on Georgia's retail industry.
"Smash and grab burglaries have surged nationwide and have hit Atlanta retailers particularly hard. Over the last fours years, metro Atlanta stores have seen over 360 of these crimes committed," said Smith. "Typically, these burglaries target small retailers; mom and pop shops that lose hundreds of dollars from property damage and stolen merchandise. This is taking a huge toll on one of the state's most important industries that is already suffering in the current economic climate."
From the "Blue Jean Bandits" to the "30 Deep" gang, metro Atlanta has recently seen an outbreak of these high profile crimes, where burglars smash a vehicle into a retail store and gather thousands of dollars worth of valuable merchandise, leaving behind tens of thousands of dollars in property damage. Law enforcement officials agree that these crimes are difficult to investigate, as the perpetrators can carry out the crime within a matter of minutes and make a quick getaway.
Senate Bill 423 creates a new statute in Georgia law that defines smash and grab burglaries as entering a retail establishment without authority with the intent to commit theft and causing more than $500 of damage. Under this legislation, these burglaries will be considered a felony, punishable from two to 20 years in prison and/or a $100,000 fine. A second conviction carries a prison term of five to 20 years and/or a $100,000 fine.
The bill takes into consideration the effect these crimes have on juveniles who are recruited off the streets to commit smash and grab burglaries, typically as part of gang activity. The legislation amends the crime of contributing to the delinquency of a minor to include hiring or encouraging a minor to commit a smash and grab burglary. Such an offense increases the prison sentence from one to 10 years from the current maximum of five years. The bill also protects children who are 14 years or younger from being charged with a felony for smash and grab burglaries.
The Georgia Retail Association reports that Atlanta saw a dramatic increase in these crimes when they escalated from 16 smash and grab burglaries in 2006 to 119 in 2009. The merchandise loss during that four-year period was nearly $4 million. According to the FBI, Organized Retail Crime is a national issue and is estimated to cost between $15 billion to $30 billion annually.
"Law enforcement officials estimate that these burglaries can happen in just 45 seconds, sometimes leaving behind over $50,000 in property damage. This legislation enforces stiffer penalties and helps law enforcement and prosecutors put an end to this terrible practice," added Smith.

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Sen. Carter leads Senate to Pass Patient Safety Act
By Katie Wright
ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) The Senate voted today to pass the Patient Safety Act, which establishes a program that will create a database of controlled substances that are prescribed and dispensed in Georgia. Sen. Buddy Carter (R-Pooler) authored Senate Bill 418 to control and limit the abuse of prescription drugs.
"Prescription drug abuse is a national epidemic, but it is particularly prevalent in Georgia," said Carter. "As a practicing pharmacist, I understand the problem of prescription drug abuse and feel that SB 418, the Patient Safety Act, will be a useful tool in fighting this problem."
SB 418 establishes a database of information on controlled substance prescriptions dispensed in Georgia. It will be maintained by the State Board of Pharmacy. Information stored in the database will only be available to prescribers and dispensers while law enforcement will have to provide a subpoena in order to access the information. The legislation contains serious penalties for those who illegally access or misuse this information.

Senator Harbison's Bill Ending Sales of Synthetic Marijuana Passes Senate

By Jennifer Kitt

controlled substance

list include heroin

ATLANTA (March

and meth. Use or

24, 2010) Sen. Ed

sale of these sub-

Harbison's (D-

stances carry the

Columbus) legislation

most severe penal-

(SB 498) ending the

ties and are highly

sales of synthetic mari-

addictive. Synthetic

juana in Georgia

marijuana is ten

passed the Senate to-

times stronger than

day with a unanimous

marijuana, and can-

vote. Recently, sale of

not be detected by

synthetic marijuana

drug testing.

also known as K2 or

spice, have ballooned

"These drugs are not

across the state. This bill would make the sale of harmless recreational substances, but actually potent

these substances illegal, and add them to Schedule 1 concoctions of harmful materials that can cause a

on Georgia's controlled substance list. Harbison was variety of problems. The manufactures for these

inspired to create the legislation after Atlanta area products do not put the ingredients on packaging, and

teens were hospitalized as a result of using the drug. do not have to follow any type of regulated stan-

dards," said Sen. Harbison. "We need to act now

"Georgia citizens need to be protected from products before we have an epidemic of people addicted to

that may cause irreversible harm to their bodies," said these substances."

Sen. Harbison. "Teens assume these drugs are harm-

less because they are so easily accessible. These Harbison will continue to gain support for the legisla-

drugs, however, are so dangerous it's sending our tion as it goes to the House.

young people to the emergency room."

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Senate Supports Incentives for Utilizing U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Programs
By Raegan Weber
ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) Today the Senate took action to provide monetary incentives for local governments to utilize U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Section 287(g) and Secured Communities programs by passing Senate Bill 385 (SB 385). State Sen. John Wiles (R-Kennesaw) sponsored the legislation to help relieve monetary burdens from local governments and the state by quickly turning criminal illegal aliens over to the proper federal authorities. The bill passed 37-11.
"Georgia welcomes anyone who wants to be a lawabiding citizen to make a better life for themselves and their family. For those who choose to break the law, they must suffer the consequences," said Wiles. "I'm pleased my colleagues chose to help local and state budgets by quickly identifying criminal illegal aliens, get them out of local jails and to the ICE."
Wiles' bill (SB 385) would provide a 20 percent bonus from the state to local governments that utilize the ICE 287(g) program and a 10 percent bonus from the state for those that utilize the Secured Communities program. ICE ACCESS (Agreements of Cooperation in Communities to Enhance Safety and Security) provides local law enforcement agencies an opportunity to team with ICE to combat specific challenges in their communities. Due to fiscal constraints, this bill will take affect when funds are available to be appropriated.
The Section 287(g) program is only one component under the ICE ACCESS umbrella of services and programs offered for assistance to local law enforcement officers. ICE developed the ACCESS program
in response to the widespread interest from local law enforcement agencies who have requested ICE assistance through the Section 287(g) program, which trains local officers to enforce immigration law as authorized through Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Secured Communities is a Department of Homeland Security initiative that improves public safety by implementing a comprehensive, integrated approach to identify and remove criminal aliens from the United States. The Secure Communities Program Management Office coordinates all ICE planning, operational, technical, and fiscal activities devoted to transforming, modernizing, and optimizing the criminal alien enforcement process.

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Senate passes Seat Belt Legislation
By Katie Wriight

ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) The Senate voted to save Georgians' lives today by passing Senate Bill 458, Sen. Don Thomas' (RDalton) seat belt legislation, which closes the pick-up truck loophole in current seat belt laws. SB 458 passed with a vote of 45-2.

"This is an exciting day in the Senate," said Thomas. "We have once again voted to save lives and money by passing this legislation. With new leadership in the House, I am confident this bill will end up on the governor's desk."

In Georgia alone, over 67 percent of pick-up truck related deaths came from those not wearing a seat belt. Closing the pickup truck loophole will save Georgians $25 million in Medicaid costs over a 10-year period. Additionally, Georgia will become eligible for federal incentive grants from the Traffic Safety Institute once this legislation is passed.

Current law requires each occupant of the front seat of a car, van, or SUV to be restrained by a seatbelt. This legislation redefines the term "passenger vehicle," requiring all passengers in the front seat of a pickup truck are restrained by a seatbelt. The bill exempts offroad and pick-up trucks involved in agricultural operations.

Sen. Thomas presents statistics to the Senate to support his seatbelt legislation

Chance: Senate Passes Energy Savings Performance Contracts

By Raegan Weber

ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) Today the Georgia Senate voted in favor of a Constitutional Amendment that would allow multiyear performance contracts for energy efficient or conservation improvement projects. Sen. Ronnie Chance (R-Tyrone) sponsored Senate Resolution 1231 allowing Energy Saving Performance Contracts (ESPC) if approved by Georgia citizens on the November 2010 ballot.

"Key areas of job creation are in engineering, electrical, construction and HVAC all areas that have been hit hard by the recession. If we authorize ESPCs via a Constitutional Amendment, then we could see a substantial amount of economic activity beginning in early 2011, with total numbers easily reaching the hundreds of millions," said Chance.

Performance contracts would allow state agencies to divert funds that would normally be spent on utility bills into building improvements that lower energy consumptions. This would create jobs and lower energy costs at the same time. Some provisions in the Georgia Constitution ban multiyear contracts
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and prevent the state from partnering with private companies. Georgia is one of the few states in the nation that have these restrictions.
ESPCs allow the state to fast track energy saving improvements to buildings it already owns. Without ESPCs, building improvements must be made using cash or general obligation debt, which slows down the process, wastes energy and diverts funds from other critical needs. ESPCs help install such technologies as efficient HVAC, low consumption lighting, geothermal energy systems, solar energy systems, and other energy conservation innovations.
The bill passed by a vote of 47-3. Because this is a Constitutional Amendment, the bill must now pass the Georgia House by a two-thirds vote before going on the November 2010 ballot.

Senate votes in favor of Pearson's Bill to increase Georgia's Water Supply

By Kallarin Richards

ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) The Georgia State Senate today voted to pass Sen. Chip Pearson's (R-Dawsonville) legislation to facilitate the expansion of existing reservoirs in Georgia. Senate Bill 380 is a key component of Pearson's efforts this year to ensure Georgia has access to an adequate water supply.

"Georgia will remain the economic engine of the

South only if we ensure there is enough water to

support our state's future population

growth. The passage of this bill is an important

step to proactively secure water for our state," said Pearson. "This measure simply allows the

Sen. Pearson urges Senate to pass water expansion legislation

state environmental authority to loan money to local governments to expand existing reservoirs when funding

is available."

The legislation establishes a clear process in Georgia law for the Water Supply Division (WSD) of the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority to loan funds to local governments to expand existing reservoirs. Under SB 380, the WSD has the power to make loans and grants to a local government to pay all or any part of the cost of expanding and increasing the capacity of existing reservoirs. The bill also outlines what criteria must be used when considering requests for funding assistance, including the effect of recurring droughts on the region, the interconnectivity of the reservoir with surrounding local governments, how to facilitate publicprivate partnerships and any unique regional conditions.

The bill stipulates that the WSD can make the loans or grants when funding is available. Beginning this year, all funding requests must be submitted by July 1, and any awards will be issued no later than October 1 of that year.

Last week, the Senate also passed Pearson's bill to allow for the development of public-private partnerships to build and expand reservoirs. Pearson has noted that in such difficult economic times, it's imperative to incentivize the private sector to help expand Georgia's water supply. Under Senate Bill 321, the WSD and local governments can enter into a water use agreement with the owner of any private reservoir.

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Senate Passes Davis' Burn Victim Protection Bill

By Matt Colvin

efficiently."

ATLANTA (Mar. 24, 2010) A bill that addresses the Davis described situations where burn victims being

death certificate process for burn victims was over- transferred from out-of-state into Georgia treatment fa-

whelmingly passed by the Georgia Senate Wednes- cilities who pass away while at the treatment facility fell

day. Sen. Hardie Davis (D-Augusta) authored Senate into a difficult area of the law where the presiding physi-

Bill 493 which would require only the attending physi- cian and the coroner were both required to sign the death

cian sign a death certificate for a burn victim who dies certificate. A number of cases have occurred where the

after being transported to the treatment facility.

coroner would not sign the death certificate because the

incident occurred outside of Richmond County. Davis'

"This is an important piece of legislation that will no bill will permit a death certificate to be valid upon the

doubt help grieving families in a time of need," said signature of only the presiding physician at the time of

Davis. "Right now Georgia law ties up the death certifi- death if the coroner chooses not to sign. He said this

cate process relating to these burn victims so hospitals will expedite the process and help provide the death

and most importantly the families have a very inconven- certificate to the victim's families as quickly as possible.

ient issue to deal with at an already devastating

time. This new, streamlined process will help all parties SB 493 passed by a 49 to 1 vote and now moves to the

gain access to a death certificate quickly and much more Georgia House of Representatives for consideration.

Sen. Thomas Co-hosts Skin Cancer Awareness Day At the State Capitol

By Katie Wright

ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) Sen. Don Thomas (R-Dalton) co-hosted Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the State Capitol today with the Atlanta Dermatological Association, the Georgia Society of Dermatologists and the Skin Cancer Awareness Network (SCAN) Foundation. This annual event is a chance for participants to be checked for skin cancer by professional dermatologists and they can learn about the signs and dangers of skin cancer.

"Because we are only blessed with one life, we must take every precaution so we can live long, healthy lives," said Thomas. "I was very happy to see so many people getting checked and getting information on this serious disease."
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States; one million new cases are diagnosed every year. When diagnosed early, skin cancer has a 96 percent cure rate. Attendees learned who is susceptible to skin cancer and how to look for troublesome skin defects. Dermatologists were on hand to complete spot checks. There were also sunscreen samples and brochures to take home in order to learn more about skin cancer.

Sen. Thomas authored a resolution to recognize Skin Cancer Awareness Day and to honor the organizations so involved in making the event possible.
The Georgia Society of Dermatologists, established in May 1958, is a statewide association, with a current membership of over 160 physicians that strive to enhance the quality of human life by supporting an environment in which dermatologists can provide the highest quality of care.
The Atlanta Dermatological Association is made up of dermatologists practicing in the greater Atlanta area that are dedicated to promoting the highest possible standards of clinical practice, education, and research in dermatologic medicine, surgery, and related disciplines. They promote the public interest relating to dermatology and provide a forum for the discussion of medical and practice-related problems.
The Skin Cancer Awareness Network (SCAN) Foundation was founded in 2006 to create public awareness of the dangers of excessive and/or unprotected direct exposure to the sun. Their mission is to educate people about preventive safety measures to avoid or lessen the chances of developing melanoma or one of the other preventable skin cancers through community events.

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Senate passes Jarrett Little Act
By Raegan Weber
ATLANTA (March 24, 2009) Today the Georgia Senate voted in favor of law enforcement and emergency personnel families receiving payment from the Georgia State Indemnification Fund when their family member suffers from organic brain damage or death. State Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) sponsored the Jarrett Little Act (SB 414). The Act passed unanimously out of the Senate.
"Georgia's law enforcement and emergency personnel put their lives on the line each and every day to protect us from tragedies and save our lives in emergencies. The least we can do is make sure their indemnification funds remain with their families when they make the ultimate sacrifice and fall in the line of duty," said Mullis. "It shouldn't matter if they are married, single or without a dependent. Their indemnification fund should stay with the family."
Mullis' legislation provides that in the case of death or organic brain damage in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, or prison guard, payment from the Georgia State Indemnification Fund may also be made to the deceased person's parents if the person does not have a non-remarried spouse or dependents, or to his or her surviving siblings if the person has no surviving parents. Current law already provides that payment must be made to the surviving non-remarried spouse, to the dependents of the spouse or deceased person, or to the legal guardian of the organically brain damaged person.
Mullis sponsored this bill in memory of Jarrett Little, a Walker County and Fort Oglethorpe firefighter that died in January 2009. Little was a single, 23-year-old volunteer firefighter who was killed when the fire truck he was driving overturned on the way to a fire.

Senate passes Hooks' bill to recover Dormant Trust Accounts

Kallarin Richards

district attorney determines that the trust is not being

used for its original purpose, they will file a petition

ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) The Georgia State Sen- with the Georgia Superior Court. The trustee and bene-

ate today overwhelmingly passed legislation authored ficiaries will be served with a notice to give all stake-

by Sen. George Hooks (D-Americus) to recover dor- holders an opportunity to be involved in the court's

mant trust accounts. Senate Bill 302 establishes state action. If the court decides that the trust is not being

law to ensure trust accounts are used for their original used for its purpose and is dormant, they will issue an

purpose. Hooks is the Dean of the Senate, and one of order to reform the trust to align it with its original in-

the chamber's most influential members.

tent.

"There are thousands of trust accounts lying dormant Hooks discovered that current Georgia law has no proacross the state that have been forgotten over time. The vision to distribute dormant trust accounts after helping people who created these trusts did so with the intention a local constituent resolve an issue surrounding a trust that their money would be used to serve a particular account that had been created in the 1930's. Banks purpose long after they passed, and it's only fair that we across the state have hundreds of these accounts in their ensure their hard-earned money is used for that intent," care, many of which are lost over time when banks said Hooks. "This bill closes an enormous loophole in change ownership or close. Hooks has noted that many Georgia's trust law that empowers trustees to ensure churches also hold similar accounts. that these trusts are used for their original intent."
Hooks has worked with the State Bar of Georgia and If there has been no distribution from a trust account Georgia bankers to perfect this legislation, and will within 10 years of its creation, or within five years of work with his colleagues in the House of Representathe last distribution, the trustee must notify the district tives as the bill moves through the legislative process. attorney where the majority of the trust rests. If the

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Sen. Seay continues the Fight to Save

By Kallarin Richards

the measure pass the House of Representatives,

Seay will educate her Senate colleagues on the is-

ATLANTA (March 23, 2010) Committed to sav- sue to help ensure the bill's passage.

ing the C-TRAN bus service for Clayton County

residents, Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) is Seay has already taken steps to ensure Clayton's

working to move legislation through the General most vulnerable citizens continue to have access to

Assembly that could help Clayton County residents public transit by urging President Barack Obama

raise money to fund C-TRAN.

and Congress to continue funding public transpor-

tation for Georgia's elderly and disabled citi-

"C-TRAN is a

zens. Around 400

valuable and

paratransit riders

needed resource

depend on C-TRAN

that Clayton

to get to their doctor,

County citizens

many of whom are

use for basic trans-

dialysis patients and

portation. Losing

need treatment every

this service would

day. By encourag-

be catastrophic for

ing cooperation be-

many and would

tween all levels of

create nearly in-

government, Seay is

surmountable

working to ensure a

challenges for

seamless transition

those who simply

once C-TRAN ser-

need a method of

vice ends on March

public transporta-

31. In order to serve

tion to get to work and provide for their families," C-TRAN's paratransit riders, the Georgia Regional

said Seay. "I'm committed to supporting legisla- Transportation Authority is working with the Clay-

tion that will help relieve the gridlock metro At- ton County Community Development Authority to

lanta drivers face on a daily basis. While my col- operate three paratransit buses.

leagues in the House work through the nuances of

this legislation, I am adding my voice to the list of "News reports show that Governor Sonny Perdue

forward thinking Georgians who demand action on has threatened to veto the transportation bill if it

this issue."

includes language that allows counties to opt-out of

voting on a sales tax for their region. We must rise

Last week, Rep. Roberta Abdul-Salaam (D- above these minor differences for the greater good

Riverdale) added language aimed at C-TRAN to of the Georgians who will benefit from this legisla-

House Bill 1218, the Transportation Investment tion," added Seay. "If the General Assembly ap-

Act of 2010 that restructures how transportation proves this bill, the Clayton County Board of Com-

projects are funded in Georgia. Among its provi- missioners will have the opportunity to ensure that

sions, the bill allows voters to decide on new trans- legislative intent is followed. My colleagues and I

portation improvement projects by voting on a 1 will strongly urge that local body to utilize the re-

percent sales tax for their region. The amendment sulting revenues to shore up C-TRAN funding for

Abdul-Salaam offered allows counties that are part the long run."

of the MARTA Act to lift the tax cap and levy an

additional sales tax to fund public transit. Should

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Legislative Process Dates
Important Dates in the Legislative Process
Introduction - Last day to file and/or 1st Read in Senate. 30 th day - last day to introduce General Senate bills and resolutions (even year). [Rule 3-1.2 (b)] 30 th day - last day to accept General House bills and resolutions. [Rule 3-1.2 (b)] 39th day - last day to introduce General Senate bills and resolutions (odd year). [Rule 3-1.2 (b)] *Note: Senate bills and resolutions must be filed with the Secretary before 4:00 p.m. to be 1st read on the next legislative day.
Deadlines for passage in current year
Committee Report Deadlines - Last day to read report. Report submitted to Secretary by convening. 28th day - General Senate bills and resolutions. 38th day - Local Senate bills and resolutions. 38th day - General House bills and resolutions. 40th day - Local House bills and resolutions. Calendar Management Calendar in numerical order after 2nd reading of legislation; days 1-5. [Rule 4-2.10 (a)] Rules Committee sets the calendar for days 6 - 40. [Rule 4-2.10 (b)] General Senate Bills and Resolutions 26th day - File with Secretary of the Senate. [Rule 3-1.2 (a)] 27th day - 1st Reading and referral to committee. [Rule 3-1.2 (b)] 28th day - Committee report read upon convening. (A recommitted bill already 2nd read - report day 29.) 29th day - 2nd Reading. [Rule 4-2.6] 30th day - Passage [Rule 4-2.10 (a)] and immediate transmittal to House. [Rule 4-2.14] Local Senate Bills and Resolutions 35th day - File with Secretary of the Senate. [3-1.2 (a)] 36th day - 1st Reading and referral to committee. (Cannot pass for 2 days.) [Rule 4-2.4 (c) ] 38th day - Favorable report by committee, passage and immediate transmittal to the House. [Rule 4-2.14] 39th day - 2nd Reading in House. 40th day - Favorable report and passage in House. General House Bills and Resolutions 30th day - Transmitted from House and received by Secretary. 31st day - 1st Reading and referral to committee. [Rule 3-1.2 (b)] 38th day - Favorable report upon convening and 2nd reading. (Applies to days 36 - 38) [Rule 4-2.6] 39th day - Passage. [Rule 4-2.10 (a)] 40th day - Passage of bills or resolutions tabled day 39; removed from the table on day 40. [Rule 4-2.10 (a)] Local House Bills and Resolutions 39th day - 1st Reading and referral to committee. 40th day - Favorable report by committee and passage. * Note: On the 30th day and on the last three days of session, bills and resolutions needing action from the House are automatically immediately transmitted. [Rule 4-2.14] 40th day - Passage of bills or resolutions tabled day 39; removed from the table on day 40. [Rule 4-2.10 (a)]

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