SENATE FIRST READERS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2023 THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 303.

By Senators Halpern of the 39th, McLaurin of the 14th, Still of the 48th, Orrock of the 36th, James of the 35th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and whose household income does not exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty level, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3945), so as to remove the requirement for seniors to have to reapply for such exemption every two years; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 304.

By Senators Butler of the 55th, Islam of the 7th, Merritt of the 9th, Rahman of the 5th, Esteves of the 6th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the month of July each year as "Muslim American Heritage Month" in Georgia; to provide for ceremonies and programs; to make certain legislative observations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee.

SR 314.

By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Anderson of the 24th, Summers of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Benefits of Solar Energy in Georgia; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee.

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SR 315.

By Senators Esteves of the 6th, Rahman of the 5th, Merritt of the 9th, Islam of the 7th, Harrell of the 40th and others:

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending GALEO upon the occasion of their 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 316.

By Senators Rahman of the 5th, Butler of the 55th, Islam of the 7th, Jones II of the 22nd, Jackson of the 41st and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2023, as Muslim Advocacy Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee.

SR 317.

By Senators Butler of the 55th, Islam of the 7th, Rahman of the 5th, Jones II of the 22nd, Jackson of the 41st and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing July 2023 as Muslim American Heritage Month; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee.

SR 318. By Senator Setzler of the 37th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Colonel Duane Clayton upon his retirement; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 319. By Senators Jackson of the 41st and James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Chester 'Coach' Forsh and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to Transportation Committee.

SR 320.

By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Parent of the 42nd, James of the 35th and Harrell of the 40th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sushma Barakoti; and for other purposes.

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SR 321.

By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Parent of the 42nd, James of the 35th, Harrell of the 40th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Senator Stephen B. Henson and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to Transportation Committee.

SR 322.

By Senators Watson of the 1st, Echols of the 49th, Anderson of the 24th, Jackson of the 41st, Hodges of the 3rd and others:

A RESOLUTION commending Mr. David Robert Clark; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 323.

By Senators Jones II of the 22nd, Butler of the 55th, Parent of the 42nd, Jackson of the 41st and Halpern of the 39th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Improving Family Caregiver Services; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee.

SR 324.

By Senators Harbin of the 16th, McLaurin of the 14th, Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st and Albers of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 325. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Creflo Dollar and Pastor Taffi Dollar; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 326. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Bianca Motley Broom on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.

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SR 327. By Senator James of the 35th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Rochelle Robinson on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
Referred to Rules Committee. SR 328. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes. Read and Adopted. SR 329. By Senator James of the 35th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Vince Williams on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes. Read and Adopted. SR 330. By Senator James of the 35th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Mario B. Avery on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes. Read and Adopted. SR 331. By Senator James of the 35th: A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Elliot Thornton; and for other purposes. Read and Adopted. SR 332. By Senator James of the 35th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Henrietta Essel; and for other purposes. Read and Adopted.
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SR 333. By Senator James of the 35th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Isaac Essel; and for other purposes.
Read and Adopted. SR 334. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes. Referred to Rules Committee. SR 335. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Khalid Kamau on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes. Referred to Rules Committee. SR 336. By Senator James of the 35th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Amina Amira Smaila; and for other purposes. Read and Adopted. HB 675. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and DeLoach of the 167th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Riceboro, approved February 19, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4614), as amended, so as to revise provisions relating to residency requirements for candidacy for the office of mayor or councilmember; to provide for election by plurality; to revise provisions relating to filling vacancies in the office of mayor or councilmember; to provide for compensation of the mayor pro tempore when serving as mayor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
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HB 676. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th and Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the compensation of the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Ben Hill County, approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L.1990, p. 4435), as amended, so as to modify the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Ben Hill County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 680. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Thomasville, approved March 30, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5051), as amended, so as to reapportion the city council and board of education election districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 681. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Quitman County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 682. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Seminole County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
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HB 683. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Seminole County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 685. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Early County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 686. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Early County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 688. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Miller County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
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HB 689. By Representative Greene of the 154th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Miller County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee. HB 690. By Representative Greene of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Baker County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee. HB 691. By Representative Greene of the 154th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Baker County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
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