Senate first readers 2010 February 17

SENATE FIRST READERS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17,2010 NINETEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 42 1.

By Senators Hill of the 4th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Hooks of the 14th, Goggans of the 7th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs, so as to provide that the Revenue Shortfall Reserve shall not exceed 15 percent of the previous year's net revenue for any given fiscal year; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to Appropriations Committee.

SB 423.

By Senators Smith of the 52nd, Hamrick of the 30th, Butterworth of the 50th, Douglas of the 17th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Part 7 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delinquent and unruly children, so as to add additional offenses to the definition of "designated felony act"; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to increase the penalty for burglary when more than $500.00 of damage is done to property in the commission of the burglary of retail property or when a motor vehicle is used to damage property in order to commit the burglary of retail property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to Judiciary Committee.

SB 424. By Senators Goggans of the 7th and Williams of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to provide for certain licenses relating to exotic game; to define certain terms; to provide that no person shall possess, buy, import, or transport farmed exotic game or engage in or carry on the business of operating an exotic game ranch without first obtaining an exotic game ranch license; to provide requirements for the operation of an exotic game ranch; to provide for hunting exotic game on such ranch; to provide for the health of exotic game; to provide for jurisdiction, regulations, and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.

SB 425.

By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Henson of the 41st, Jones of the lOth, Hooks of the 14th, Hill of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services, so as to revise the definition of "heal* services"; to further limit eligibility to be appointed to a community service board; to revise the minimum number of members for certain community service boards; to provide restrictions on conflicts of interest for board members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to Health and Human Services Committee.

SB 426.

By Senators Buckner of the 44th, Seay of the 34th, Jackson of the 24th, Sims of the 12th, Tate of the 38th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-55 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the per diem reimbursement, insurance benefits, and expenses of local school board members, so as to prohibit per diem or salary compensation for certain at-fault board members during a period of time that the local school system has its accreditation revoked, suspended, or placed on probation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to Education and Youth Committee.

SB 427.

By Senators Weber of the 40th, Moody of the 56th, Thomas of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Sims of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to establish the Georgia Foundation for Public Education and provide for its membership, duties, powers, and purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to Education and Youth Committee.

SB 428.

By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th James of the 35th and Butler of the 55th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-74-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the local government code enforcement boards, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to Judiciary Committee.

SB 429.

By Senators Smith of the 52nd, Cowsert of the 46th, Hamrick of the 30th Wiles of the 37th, Harp of the 29th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the OMicial Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to increase the number of Justices of the Supreme Court to nine Justices; to increase the number of Judges of the Court of Appeals to 15 Judges; to create and provide for the h d i n g of a judicial operations fund; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to Judiciary Committee.

SR 1075. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bulloch of the 1lth and Heath of the 31st:

A RESOLUTION dedicating the CSA Army of Tennessee Highway; and for other purposes.

Referred to Transportation Committee.

SR 1077. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION commending Timothy Kimbrough, Kell High School's 20 10 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 1078. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION commending Scott Stephens, Kell High School's 2010 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 1079. By SenatorRogers of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION commending Sean Wheeler, Woodstock High School's 20 10 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 1080. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION commending Kelly Burke, Woodstock High School's 2010 STAR Teacher and Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 1081. By Senator Pearson of the 51st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23,2010, as the Netherlands Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 1082. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 2009 Southeast Champions, Warner Robins American Little League; and for other purposes.
Read and Adopted.
SR 1083. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Hill of the 4th, Butterworth of the 50th Goggans of the 7th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the leasing of certain State owned real property in Baldwin County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Clinch County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of any State interest in certain real property in Colquitt County, Georgia, authorizing the renting of certain State owned real property in Fulton County, Georgia, authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Lee County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Muscogee County, Georgia; and to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State Institutions and Property Committee.
SR 1084. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Douglas of the 17th, Mullis of the 53rd, Thompson of the 5th, Stoner of the 6th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass legislation authorizing the creation of a special United States Atomic Service Medal to honor Atomic Veterans; and for other purposes.
Referred to Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee.
SR 1085. By Senators Buckner of the 44th, Sims of the 12th, Tate of the 38th, Jackson of the 24th, James of the 35th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia School Boards Association to take the lead in recommending legislation to address local school board governance issues; and for other purposes.
Referred to Education and Youth Committee.
SR 1086. By Senators Stoner of the 6th, Wiles of the 37th, Thompson of the 33rd, Rogers of the 21st and Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach James "Friday" Richards on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
Read and Adopted.
SR 1087. By Senators Adelman of the 42nd, Henson of the 41st, Jackson of the 2nd, Powell of the 23rd, Hooks of the 14th and others:
A RESOLUTION declaring Wednesday, February 17, 2010, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Read and Adopted.

SR 1088. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Seay of the 34th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Douglas of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Sandy Creek High School football team on winning the 2009 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
Read and Adopted.
SR 1089. By Senators Balfour of the 9th and Grant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Melissa McKenzie; and for other purposes.
Read and Adopted.
SR 1090. By Senator Harp of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jeremy Williams; and for other purposes.
Read and Adopted.
SR 1091. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION commending the American Red Cross and recognizing March, 2010, as American Red Cross Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Read and Adopted.
SR 1092. By Senators James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th and Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Quality Living Services; and for other purposes.
Read and Adopted.
SR 1093. By Senators James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th and Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the South Fulton County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.
Read and Adopted.
SR 1094. By Senators James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging governmental and industry efforts and cooperation to increase the availability and use of alternative fhels; and for other purposes.
Referred to Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.

SR 1095. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the birthdays of Reverend Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon; and for other purposes.
Read and Adopted.
SR 1096. By Senator Moody of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph Guy Di Pietro; and for other purposes.
Read and Adopted.