SENATE FIRST READERS TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019 SECOND LEGISLATIVE DAY 
 
SB 3. 
 
By Senator Rhett of the 33rd: 
 
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for a program of premium assistance to enable eligible individuals to obtain health care coverage; to provide for definitions; to require personal responsibility premiums from eligible individuals; to provide for a compliance pool; to provide for any necessary state plan amendments or federal waivers; to provide for termination of the program under certain circumstances; to provide for the Legislative Oversight Committee for Health Care Premium Assistance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. 
 
Referred to Health and Human Services Committee. 
 
SB 12. 
 
By Senators Rhett of the 33rd, Harbison of the 15th and James of the 35th: 
 
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to require certain health clubs in this state to have at least one functional automated external defibrillator on site at such facility at all times for use during emergencies; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for maintaining and using the defibrillator; to provide for inspections; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 51-1-29.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to immunity for operators of external defibrillators, so as to provide tort immunity for individuals using a defibrillator at a health club; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. 
 
Referred to Health and Human Services Committee. 
 
SR 8. 
 
By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th: 
 
A RESOLUTION commending the Franklin County softball team for winning the state Fastpitch Softball Championship; and for other purposes. 
 
Read and Adopted. 
 
SR 9. 
 
By Senators Williams of the 39th and Jordan of the 6th: 
 
A RESOLUTION recognizing Rutledge Forney, M.D., as "Doctor of the Day" for January 15, 2019, and commending her for her many contributions to the welfare of the citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes. 
 
Read and Adopted. 
 
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 SR 10. 
 
By Senator Davenport of the 44th: 
 
A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing January 15, 2019, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. 
 
Read and Adopted. 
 
SR 11. 
 
By Senator Orrock of the 36th: 
 
A RESOLUTION commending Multi-Agency Alliance for Children and recognizing January 17, 2019, as Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. 
 
Read and Adopted. 
 
SR 14. 
 
By Senator Dugan of the 30th: 
 
A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes. 
 
Read and Adopted. 
 
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