SENATE FIRST READERS THURSDAY, JANUARY 11,2007 FOURTH LEGISLATIVE DAY By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Weber of the 40th, Moody of the 56th, Cowsert of the 46th and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to teachers and other school personnel, so as to enact the "Grade Integrity Act of 2007"; to provide that no classroom teacher shall be required, coerced, intimidated, or disciplined in any manner to change the grade of a student; to provide for an ethical violation reportable to the Professional Standards Commission; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Referred to Education and Youth Committee. SB 22. By Senator Thomas of the 2nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Titie 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention, so as to increase the minimum reimbursement rate paid to counties for housing state inmates; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Referred to Appropriations Committee. SB 23. By Senators Douglas of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Schaefer of the 50th, Hawkins of the 49th, Staton of the 18th and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal sentencing procedure, so as to provide that in making determinations with respect to probation and suspension of sentences, the court may inquire into and consider the legality of a prisoner's presence in the United States; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to granting of pardons, parole, and other relief in general, so as to provide that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles may inquire into and consider the legality of a prisoner's presence in the United States when making parole decisions; to make a statement of legislative findings and intent with respect to applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Referred to Judiciary Committee. SB 24. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Carter of the 13th, Rogers of the 21st and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computer systems security, so as to prohibit persons fiom using the Internet or electronic mail to induce another to provide identifying information by falsely representing themselves to be a business without the authority or approval of the business; to provide definitions; to provide for penalties and sanctions; to provide for civil actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Referred to Science and Technology Committee. SR 4. By Senators Staton of the 18th,Johnson of the 1st, Shafer of the 48th, Williams of the 19th,Rogers of the 21st and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may provide by law for procedures for voting to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the electoral process, including procedures to verify the identity of electors seeking to vote in a primary or election; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee. SR 27. By Senator Thomas of the 2nd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Miss Sara Aguero Jahannes, Miss Georgia Latina 2006; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 28. By Senators Thomas of the 54th, Smith of the 52nd, Carter of the 13th, Harnrick of the 30th, Douglas of the 17th and others: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew P. Morley, Jr., M.D., for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 29. By Senators Goggans of the 7th, Mullis of the 53rd, Heath of the 31st, Tolleson of the 20th, Carter of the 13th and others: A RESOLUTION proclaiming January 10, 2007 as "Sportsmen's Day at the Capitol"; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 30. By Senators Thomas of the 54th, Smith of the 52nd, Carter of the 13th, Hamrick of the 30th, Douglas of the 17th and others: A BILL creating the Joint Study Committee on State Stroke System of Care; and for other purposes. Referred to Health and Human Services Committee. SR 31. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th: A RESOLUTION commending Rickey Cloudsdale; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 32. By Senator Smith of the 52nd: A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Rome Program; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 33. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Rogers of the 21st, Grant of the 25th, Whitehead, Sr. of the 24th, Bulloch of the 1lth and others: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Ray Beck; and for other purposes. Read and adopted.