Daily report [Feb. 7, 2011]

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Collection:: Georgia Government Publications
Serial:: Daily report.
Title:: Daily report [Feb. 7, 2011]
Creator:: Georgia. General Assembly. House
Contributor to Resource:: Georgia. General Assembly. House
Publisher:: Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. General Assembly. House
Date of Original:: 2011-02-07
Subject:: Georgia
Location:: United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
Medium:: publications (documents)
Type:: Text
Format:: application/pdf
Description:: Open access; Unrestricted online access star GAGAL
Numbering within each session includes the legislative day (e.g. Jan. 26, 2005-Mar. 31, 2005 also called legislative day #7-legislative day # 39.)\
Description based on: Jan. 26, 2005; title from caption.
Latest issue consulted: Thur., Mar. 31, 2005.
External Identifiers:: Call Number GA L412 .S1 D3 2011/2-7
Metadata URL:: https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bl412-b-ps1-bd3-b2011-s2-h7-belec-p-btext
Digital Object URL:: https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bl412-b-ps1-bd3-b2011-s2-h7-belec-p-btext
Language:: eng
Holding Institution:: University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
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TOMORROW'S FORECAST
* The House will reconvene for its 12th Legislative Day on Wednesday, February 9, at 10:00 AM. * 2 bills are expected to be debated on the floor.

GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DAILY REPORT

Monday, February 07, 2011
TODAY ON THE FLOOR

11th Legislative Day

RULES CALENDAR

HB 49 - Technical and adult education; State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; change name
- BILL SUMMARY: The legislation amends Code Section 20-4-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the establishment of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
The bill changes the name of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia. - Authored By: Rep. Len Walker of the 107th - House Committee: Higher Education - Rule: Open - Yeas: 161; Nays: 0

HB 107 - Health coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public employee; provide
- BILL SUMMARY: This legislation amends Code Section 45-18-9 relating to the right of continuation of health coverage for a spouse or dependent of a deceased public employee. The surviving spouse and dependents of a state employee killed while acting in the scope of his or her employment shall be entitled to continue coverage under the health insurance plan as long as they agree to pay contributions at the same rate required for state employees. - Authored By: Rep. David Ralston of the 7th - House Committee: Public Safety & Homeland Security - Rule: Modified-Structured - Amendments(s): Rules Committee Amendment Adopted without objection - Yeas: 163; Nays: 0
* The House will reconvene Wednesday, February 9, at 10:00 AM, for its 12th Legislative Day.
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COMMITTEE ON RULES

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for the 12th Legislative Day, Wednesday, February 9, and bills may be called at the pleasure of the Speaker.

NEXT ON THE FLOOR
HB 39 - Education; unexcused absence notices made by United States mail; provide
- BILL SUMMARY: This bill allows local school systems to use first-class mail as an option to certified mail for notifying the parent, guardian, or person in control of any student ages six to sixteen with five or more unexcused absences. It further replaces the requirement for the mailing to include information on the penalties for failure to comply with a statement of attendance requirements. - Authored By: Rep. Tommy Benton of the 31st - House Committee: Education - House Committee Passed: 2/3/2011 - Rule: Open
HB 72 - Drivers' licenses; examinations only in English language; provide
- BILL SUMMARY: This bill amends OCGA relating to exams for certain drivers' licenses so that oral and written examinations are given only in English. The legislation provides that the department may give examinations for temporary licenses or permits in languages other than English. The Code is further amended to say that no person shall be issued temporary licenses or permits by examination in any language other than English for a total combined period of more than ten years. - Authored By: Rep. James Mills of the 25th - House Committee: Public Safety & Homeland Security - House Committee Passed: 2/2/2011 - Rule: Open
* The Rules Committee will next meet on Wednesday, February 9, at 09:00 AM, to set the Rules Calendar for the 13th Legislative Day.
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COMMITTEE ACTION REPORT

Either there is no committee action to report
* Bills passing committees are reported to the Clerk's Office, and are then placed on the General Calendar.
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COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

Tuesday, February 08, 2011 JUDICIARY NON-CIVIL General Government Subcommittee of Governmental Affairs Entrepreneurship & Business Subcommittee of Economic Development Elections Subcommittee of Governmental Affairs GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure JUDICIARY CIVIL CHILDREN & YOUTH STATE INSTITUTIONS & PROPERTY WAYS & MEANS

132 CAP 406 CLOB 506 CLOB 406 CLOB 406 CLOB- CANCELED 506 CLOB 606 CLOB 132 CAP 403 CAP 403 CAP 606 CLOB

* This meeting schedule is up to date at the time of this report, but meeting dates and times are subject to change. To keep up with the latest schedule please visit the General and click on House Meetings.