Daily report [Feb. 24, 2012]

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TOMORROW'S FORECAST
* The House will reconvene for its 26th Legislative Day on Monday, February 27, at 10:00 AM. * 7 bills are expected to be debated on the floor.

GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DAILY REPORT

Friday, February 24, 2012
TODAY ON THE FLOOR

25th Legislative Day

RULES CALENDAR
HB 372 - Bonds; release unclaimed bonds one year after surety released; provide
- BILL SUMMARY: The bill changes the provisions relating to disposal of unclaimed bonds. A surety must claim a cash bond on the date of disposition of the case by the prosecutor of the court, or HB 372 allows the surety to bring the claim within one year from the date the surety is released from liability. Otherwise, the funds are released into the general fund of the county having trial venue of the case. - Authored By: Rep. Stephen Allison of the 8th - House Committee: Judiciary Non-Civil - Rule: Modified-Structured - Yeas: 133; Nays: 22
HB 419 - Foreclosure; time of delivery of notice of proceedings; change
- BILL SUMMARY: The bill provides a consumer with an absolute right to bring their mortgage up to date if they pay all past due payments along with any late fees or attorney's fees. Current law requires permission from the lender in order to do this. The creditor may require that payment be made by cash, money order, electronic funds transfer, or certified check.
As introduced, HB 419 extends the notice provision of foreclosure from 30 to 90 days. The committee substitute does not include this provision. - Authored By: Rep. Billy Mitchell of the 88th - House Committee: Judiciary - Rule: Modified-Structured - Yeas: 143; Nays: 8
HB 776 - Elections; nonpartisan elections for members of consolidated governments considered county elections; provide
- BILL SUMMARY: HB 776 provides that nonpartisan elections for members of consolidated governments shall be considered county elections and not municipal elections. - Authored By: Rep. Barbara Sims of the 119th - House Committee: Governmental Affairs - Rule: Modified-Structured - Yeas: 95; Nays: 58
HB 795 - All-terrain vehicles; make definitions consistent with industry standards
- BILL SUMMARY: HB 795 modifies definitions related to all-terrain vehicles, recreational off-highway vehicles, and offroad vehicles to make such definitions consistent with current industry standards and practices. - Authored By: Rep. Alan Powell of the 29th - House Committee: Motor Vehicles - Rule: Modified-Structured - Yeas: 151; Nays: 0

HB 869 - Natural Resources, Board of; rules and regulations; revise certain provisions
- BILL SUMMARY: House Bill 869 Section 1 Code Section 27-1-39 is being revised to define the term `rules and regulations' shall mean those rules and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources in force and effect on January 1, 2012.
Section 2 Code Section 27-2-20.1 was added. This section states that that anyone that is required to have a fishing license for saltwater fishing must participate in the Saltwater Information Program. Participation will require a questionnaire prior to obtaining a fee endorsement for salt water fishing in Georgia. Possession of such endorsement is required.
Section 3 The allowance of the use of bow nets as provided in Code Section 27-4-25 is removed from subsection (a). Subsection (b) states the legal uses for dip nets and cast nets for bait, and other nongame fish as authorized by the board.
Section 4 The allowance for using gill nets to catch sturgeon is removed in subsection.
Section 5 Subsection (a) states that it shall be illegal to possess more than a total of 50 individuals of all fresh water species named in this code section. Several fish species were added to the list along with their minimum size limits for possession, along with the catch per day allowance.
Section 6 In accordance with current, sound principles of wildlife research and management, the authority of the board is expanded to include the disposition; size, possession, and creel limits; and gear and landing specifications for fresh water fishing. Section 7 In accordance with sound principles and research, the board is authorized to publically display the rules and regulations regarding the salt water fishing using a bow and arrow.
Section 8 No change
Section 9 It shall be illegal to fish for trout in any trout waters, in accordance to Code Section 27-4-51 by any means other than one pole and line per hand. Subsection (b) states that it is illegal to use live fish for bait in any waters designated as trout waters except as authorized by the board.
Section 10 Subsection (a) adds American eels, catfish in salt water and horseshoe crabs to the list of fish in which it is illegal to fish commercially without both a valid commercial fishing license as well as a valid commercial fishing boat license. Subsection (b) states that the board is authorized to determine, display and enforce rules and regulations regarding the seasons, days and places for which such fishing may take place. Subsection (c) states that it shall be illegal to fish for shad, American eels, catfish in salt water, or horseshoe crabs on days or in places not authorized by the board. Subsections (d) through (g) are removed.
Section 11 Code Section 27-4-72 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 12 Subsection (a) removes sturgeon nets from the allowable gear that can be used in commercial fresh-water fishing in this state. Subsection (d) is removed.
Section 13 Code Section 27-4-112 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 14 Code Section 27-4-113 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 15

Code Section 27-4-114 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 16 Code Section 27-4-115 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 17 Subsection (a) of Code Section 27-4-118 is amended to state that it is unlawful for anyone not to maintain a daily record book showing the amount of seafood landed per trip for those involved in commercial fishing for seafood.
Section 18 Code Section 27-4-130 is repealed in its entirety. A new Code Section 27-4-130 will be enacted. Subsection (a) states that the commissioner can't close all or any portion of salt waters of the state to fishing by species for a period longer than 6 months within a calendar year. Subsection (b) states that this code section will not prohibit a person from landing fish or seafood in federal waters, given that they possess a valid commercial federal permit. Subsection (c) states the department is authorized to zone the salt water in Georgia. Subsection (d) states that the opening or closing of any salt waters shall be given by posting such changes at the courthouse in each coastal county at least 24 hours prior to any enforcement action taken. Subsection (e) that the board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations and to prohibit the sale of any or all seafood in the state.
Section 19 Code Sections 27-4-130.1 and 27-4-130.2 are repealed in their entirety.
Section 20 Code Section 27-4-131 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 21 Subsection (a) of Code Section 27-4-132 is revised to state that the board is authorized, in accordance with sound principles and research, to promulgate the rules and regulations regarding noncommercial shrimp fishing. The commissioner shall make the decision of whether to open or close a creek or a portion thereof for fishing for shrimp.
Section 22 Subsections (c), (e), and (f) of Code Section 27-4-133 are amended. Subsection (c) no longer allows sturgeon to be fished for by means of cast nets in the tidal rivers and creeks. Subsection (e) removes the reference to code section 27-4-170. Subsection (f) removes the reference to Code Section 27-4-130 and adds jelly fish and whelks to what was previously allowed under subsection (f) of this Code Section.
Section 23 Subsection (a) of Code Section 27-4-137 is revised by removing the reference to Code Section 27-4-170.
Section 24 Code Section 27-4-170 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 25 Code Section 27-4-171 is repealed in its entirety and a new Code Section 27-4-171 will be enacted. Subsection (a.1) states that a valid personal commercial fishing license will be necessary to sell shrimp for live or dead bait. No bait dealer license shall be issued to a person holding a commercial food shrimp cast netting license. Bait dealer licenses are also restricted for individuals whose establishment is located on a dock or other facility where shrimp were taken and are processed, stored or sold for retail. Subsection (a.2) states that the amount of the required forfeiture bond amount to be filed with the commissioner be the state amount of $2,000.00. The term of the bond shall be one year and shall correspond to the period of the bait dealer license. Subsection (a.3) states that a license for bait shrimp trawling shall not be issued to anyone who does not possess a valid bait dealer license. Exceptions apply to those who are employees of a licensed bait dealer. Subsection (a.4) states that the department is authorized to promulgate the related rules and regulations in accordance with sound principles and research. Subsection (a.5.A) states that individuals with a valid commercial food shrimp cast netting license may not fish for shrimp for live bait. Subsection (a.5.B) states that fishing for shrimp for live bait is prohibited in closed waters, except bodies of water that have been opened for such taking. The determination of opening and closing the bodies of water shall be made by the commissioner. Subsection (a.5.C) states that fishing for shrimp for live bait is prohibited for those who fail to maintain the commercial

fishing boat bait-holding facilities requirements set by the board. Subsection (b) states that shrimp caught per this Code Section shall not be lawfully sold for human consumption, or be kept for personal consumption. Subsection (c) states that the interstate import of bait shrimp shall not be prohibited provided proof that this Code Section has not been violated. Subsection (d) specifies the color, location and size of the required numerals and letters to be presented on vessels involved with fishing for shrimp. The numerals and letters required for compliance with this subsection shall be assigned by the department at the time a bait dealer license is issued. Subsection (e) states that the bait dealer facilities relating to applications for licenses shall be inspected within 30 days from the time of the application to ensure appropriate compliance.
Section 26 Code Section 27-4-172 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 27 Subsection (a) of Code Section 27-4-190 will be amended to include the requirements that all commercially licensed vessels engaged in commercial shellfish harvest or transport, whether with shellfish on board or not, shall have a portable marine toilet on board.
Section 28 Subsection (a) of Code Section 27-4-194 is amended to restrict the size of oysters taken for commercial purposes. The restrictions are that the oysters measure more than two inches from hinge to mouth. If attached, the oyster which is less than two inches in measurement may be kept if it cannot be removed without destroying the two inch oyster.
Section 29 Code Section 52-7-26 is amended to define the term `rules and regulations' to mean those rules and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources in force and effect on January 1, 2012.
Section 30 Code Section 52-7-51 is amended to define the term `rules and regulations' to mean those rules and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources in force and effect on January 1, 2012.
Section 31 States Sections 1, 29, and 30 of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. The remaining sections of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2013.
Section 32 All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. - Authored By: Rep. Roger B. Lane of the 167th - House Committee: Game, Fish, & Parks - Rule: Modified-Open - Amendments(s): N/A - Yeas: 132; Nays: 21
LOCAL CALENDAR
HB 1025 - Dekalb County State Court; change certain fees
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to amend the Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County so as to change and provide for certain fees. - Authored By: Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver of the 83rd - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
HB 1059 - Burke County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Burke County Board of Commissioners. - Authored By: Rep. Gloria Frazier of the 123rd - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10

HB 1060 - Burke County; Board of Education; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Burke County Board of Education. - Authored By: Rep. Gloria Frazier of the 123rd - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
HB 1074 - Long County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Long County Board of Commissioners. - Authored By: Rep. Roger B. Lane of the 167th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
HB 1075 - Long County; Board of Education; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Long County Board of Education. - Authored By: Rep. Roger B. Lane of the 167th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
HB 1076 - Talbot County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Talbot County Board of Commissioners. - Authored By: Rep. Debbie Buckner of the 130th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
HB 1077 - Talbot County; Board of Education; revise districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Talbot County Board of Education. - Authored By: Rep. Debbie Buckner of the 130th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
HB 1083 - Cook County; Board of Education; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Cook County Board of Education. - Authored By: Rep. Penny Houston of the 170th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
HB 1084 - Cook County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Cook County Board of Commissioners. - Authored By: Rep. Penny Houston of the 170th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
HB 1087 - Colquitt County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Colquitt County Board of Commissioners. - Authored By: Rep. Jay Powell of the 171st - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
HB 1088 - Colquitt County; Board of Education; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Colquitt County Board of Education. - Authored By: Rep. Jay Powell of the 171st - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10

HB 1091 - Pike County; School District ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to provide an increase in the homestead exemption from Pike County School District ad valorem taxation from $12,000.00 to $27,000.00 for certain residents who are 65 and older whose gross income does not exceed $27,000.00. - Authored By: Mr.. Billy Maddox of the 127th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
HB 1092 - Stillmore, City of; staggered terms for members of city council; provide
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to provide for staggered terms of office for the members of the City of Stillmore City Council, to provide for the appointment of the city attorney and city clerk, to revise the duties of the mayor and council, to provide for city elections, and to provide for fines imposed by the municipal court. - Authored By: Rep. Butch Parrish of the 156th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
HB 1100 - Berrien County; airport authority; increase membership of board
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to increase the number of members on the Berrien County Airport Authority. - Authored By: Rep. Penny Houston of the 170th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
HB 1113 - DeKalb County; levy an excise tax
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to authorize DeKalb County to levy a hotel/motel tax. - Authored By: Rep. Michele Henson of the 87th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
HB 1118 - Trion, Town of; provide new charter
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to provide a new charter for the Town of Trion. - Authored By: Rep. Barbara Massey Reece of the 11th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
SB 392 - Board of Education of Marion County; change the description of education districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Marion County Board of Education. - Authored By: Sen. George Hooks of the 14th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
SB 397 - Board of Education of Hall County; change the description of the education districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Hall County Board of Education. - Authored By: Sen. Butch Miller of the 49th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 124; Nays: 10
* The House will reconvene Monday, February 27, at 10:00 AM, for its 26th Legislative Day.
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COMMITTEE ON RULES
The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for the 26th Legislative Day, Monday, February 27, and bills may be called at the pleasure of the Speaker.
NEXT ON THE FLOOR
HB 215 - Drivers' licenses; convicted of crime against a minor; prohibit certain transport
- BILL SUMMARY: HB 215 would prevent persons that have been convicted of a crime against a minor child from operating a commercial motor vehicle designed to carry 16 or more people. - Authored By: Rep. Paul Battles of the 15th - House Committee: Motor Vehicles - House Committee Passed: 2/8/2012 - Rule: Structured
HB 250 - Georgia Judicial Retirement System; revised survivor's benefit option; provisions
- BILL SUMMARY: This legislation pertains to the Judicial Retirement System. This bill provides that in the event that the amount of benefits paid to a retired member of the JRS or their beneficiary does not equal or exceed the amount of the retired member's contributions, the designated survivor or the member's estate would receive a refund. It also provides that any vested member who had previously rejected spouses' benefits offered through JRS may elect to receive the benefits provided that they pay the full actuarial cost. Finally, this bill would revise survivors' benefit options for those who become members of JRS after July 1, 2012.
This is a fiscal retirement bill. - Authored By: Rep. Tom Weldon of the 3rd - House Committee: Retirement - House Committee Passed: 2/8/2012 - Rule: Modified-Open
HB 463 - Limited licenses; insurance coverage on self-service storage; provide
- BILL SUMMARY: HB 463 provides for the sale of individual insurance coverage by limited licensees on personal property stored in self-service storage facilities. A limited licensee shall be authorized to act as an agent for an insurer only in connection with a rental agreement and only for either an individual policy issued to an individual occupant or as a group policy for occupants for personal property insurance. - Authored By: Rep. Matt Dollar of the 45th - House Committee: Insurance - House Committee Passed: 2/22/2012 - Rule: Modified-Open
HB 820 - Guaranteed asset protection waivers; retail seller's requirements to insure waiver obligations; provide exception
- BILL SUMMARY: HB 820 provides for an exception to a retail installment seller's requirement to insure its guaranteed asset protection waiver obligations under a contractual liability policy. The House Insurance Substitute to HB 820 also includes language from HB 819 which provides requirements for retail installment sellers to be exempted from reinsurance requirements relating to vehicle service agreements or extended warranty agreements. - Authored By: Rep. Howard Maxwell of the 17th - House Committee: Insurance - House Committee Passed: 2/15/2012 - Rule: Modified-Open
HB 880 - Professions and businesses; real estate professionals; change certain provisions
- BILL SUMMARY: HB 880 amends Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia so as to change certain provisions relating to real estate professionals. Section 1
Code Section 43-39A-2 relating to definitions relative to real estate appraisers is amended to specify that `Appraisal management company' does not include a relocation company. Section 2
Code Section 43-39A-2 is further amended by adding a new paragraph (25.1) which states 'Relocation company' means a business entity that acts as an agent or contractor of an employer for the purposes of relocating the employees of such

employer and determining an anticipated sales price of the residences of the employees being relocated. Section 3
Code Section 43-39A-3 relating to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board, membership, qualifications, recusal for conflict of interest, terms, removal, meetings, and compensation is amended to specify that having a disciplinary letter of findings imposed on a member of the board is not grounds for removal from office. Section 4
Code Section 43-39A-14 relating to required conduct of applicants, refusal of classification, imposition of sanctions, revocation of classification, noncompliance with child support orders, and borrowers in default is amended to revise the definition of `Felony' to mean any offense committed: (i) Within this state and deemed a felony under the laws of this state or under the laws of the United States; or (ii) In another state and deemed a felony under the laws of that state or the laws of the United States.
Code Section 43-39A-14 is further amended to remove the stated ability of the board to use the matters asserted in the notice of hearing for refusal of a new appraiser classification in the event that an appraisers classification lapses after the board has filed a notice of hearing but before the board enters a final order. Section 5
Code Section 43-39A-18 relating to penalties for violations, unfair trade practices, and civil judgment is amended to include "Any action taken by the board pursuant to this subsection may, at its discretion, be construed as a `disciplinary sanction' or `sanction' as such terms are used in this chapter." Section 6
Code Section 43-39A-18.1 relating to alternative disciplinary procedures and citations is amended to allow the board to issue a letter of findings to the appraiser if the alleged violation appears to have done no harm to a third party or to the public. A letter of findings shall be confidential, not subject to subpoena in a civil action, not constitute a public record , and not be disclosed to any person or agency, except as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 43-39A-22. Section 7
Code Section 43-40-2 relating to creation of commission, members, meetings, recusal for conflict of interest, removal, compensation, annual report, and budget unit is amended to include a letter of findings as a disciplinary sanction. Section 8
Code Section 43-40-8 relating to qualifications of licensees, course of study for licensed salespersons, lapse, reinstatement, renewal, continuing education, and standards for courses is amended to modify the qualifications to become an applicant for a broker or associate broker's license to include `maintain a license in active status for at least three of the last five years immediately preceding such examination.' Section 9
Code Section 43-40-15 relating to grant, revocation, or suspension of licenses, other sanctions, surrender or lapse, conviction, noncompliance with child support order, and borrowers in default is amended to revise the definition of `Felony' to mean any offense committed: (i) Within this state and deemed a felony under the laws of this state or under the laws of the United States; or (ii) In another state and deemed a felony under the laws of that state or the laws of the United States. Code Section 43-40-15 is further amended to remove the stated ability of the commission to use the matters asserted in the notice of hearing for refusal of a new license in the event that a licensee's license lapses after the board has filed a notice of hearing but before the board enters a final order. The commission may issue an order revoking a licensee's license when that licensee has violated any provisions of this chapter. Section 10
Code Section 43-40-22 relating to real estate education, research, and recovery fund, revocation of license upon court order for payment from fund, and subrogation is amended to change the amount that nothing shall be construed to obligate the fund for from $15,000.00 to $25,000.00 per transaction, the liability of the fund for the acts of a licensee from $45,000.00 to $75,000.00, and that no person who establishes a proper claim or claims under this Code section shall ever obtain more than from $15,000.00 to $25,000.00. Section 11
Code Section 43-40-22 relating to real estate education, research, and recovery fund, revocation of license upon court order for payment from the fund, and subrogation is amended to remove the statement that the aggrieved person shall notify the commission in writing, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested.
Code Section 43-40-22 is further amended to include the right of the commission to object to a verified claim on the issue of whether or not the claim was in violation of this chapter. Section 12
Code Section 43-40-25 relating to violations by licensees, schools, and instructors, sanctions, and unfair trade practices is amended to include "Any action taken by the commission pursuant to this subsection may, at its discretion, be construed as a `disciplinary sanction' or `sanction' as such terms are used in this chapter." Section 13
Code Section 43-40-25 is further amended to allow the commission to consider disciplinary actions by another state's real estate brokerage licensing authority in determining the severity of a new sanction. Section 14
Code Section 43-40-25.2 relating to alternative disciplinary procedures and citations is amended to allow the commission to issue a letter of findings to the licensee if the alleged violation appears to have done no harm to a third party or to the public. A letter of findings shall be confidential, not subject to subpoena in a civil action, not constitute a public record , and

not be disclosed to any person or agency, except as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 43-39A-22. - Authored By: Rep. Alan Powell of the 29th - House Committee: Regulated Industries - House Committee Passed: 2/8/2012 - Rule: Modified-Open
HB 955 - Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association; provide comprehensive revision of the provisions
- BILL SUMMARY: HB 955 provides for comprehensive revision of the provisions relating to the Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association. - Authored By: Rep. Bill Hembree of the 67th - House Committee: Insurance - House Committee Passed: 2/22/2012 - Rule: Modified-Structured
HB 971 - Workers' compensation; awards and benefits; change certain provisions
- BILL SUMMARY: This is a housekeeping bill of the State Board of Workers' Compensation to enhance and simplify the application of the Workers' Compensation Act. It provides a protection for underrepresented employees in the settlement process, allows statistical data to be reported electronically and avoids technical penalties caused by system malfunction. It streamlines settlement process in certain death cases. It brings the hearing loss section current with medical science and national standards. - Authored By: Rep. Bill Hembree of the 67th - House Committee: Industrial Relations - House Committee Passed: 2/22/2012 - Rule: Modified-Structured
* The Rules Committee will next meet on Monday, February 27, at 9:00 AM, to set the Rules Calendar for the 27th Legislative Day.
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COMMITTEE ACTION REPORT
Education
HR 1150 - Sales and use tax; educational purposes; only distributed on basis of full-time equivalent student counts - CA
- BILL SUMMARY: House Resolution 1150 is proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia. With this amendment the sales and use tax for education purposes can only be distributed on the basis of full-time equivalent student counts when proceeds are distributed between county school district and the independent school districts located in the county. If passed, this proposed amendment will be submitted on the ballot for ratification or rejection. - Authored By: Rep. Brooks Coleman of the 97th - Committee Action: Do Pass by Committee Substitute
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local
HB 956 - Berkeley Lake, City of; change corporate limits
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to change the corporate limits of the City of Berkeley Lake. - Authored By: Rep. Tom Rice of the 51st - Committee Action: Do Pass by Committee Substitute
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local
HB 1122 - Flowery Branch, City of; establish corporate limits
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to change the corporate limits of the City of Flowery Branch. - Authored By: . Emory Dunahoo of the 25th - Committee Action: Do Pass

Intragovernmental Coordination - Local
HB 1129 - Town of Braselton Community Improvement District; apply for, receive, administer or utilize grants from federal, state, county or municipal governments under certain conditions; allow
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to authorize the community improvement district in the Town of Braselton to apply for, receive, administer, or utilize grants from federal, state, county, or municipal governments or agencies under certain conditions. - Authored By: Rep. Terry England of the 108th - Committee Action: Do Pass
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local
HB 1142 - Gwinnett County Recorder's Court; clerk's compensation; change provisions
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to provide that the Clerk of the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County shall be appointed by the Chief Judges of the Superior Court and State Court and compensation shall be determined by applying the classification system that is used to determine the pay grade for management positions in Gwinnett County. - Authored By: Rep. Buzz Brockway of the 101st - Committee Action: Do Pass
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local
HB 1148 - Haralson County; office of treasurer; abolish
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to abolish the office of Treasurer in Haralson County. - Authored By: Rep. Howard Maxwell of the 17th - Committee Action: Do Pass
Motor Vehicles
HB 732 - Special license plates; Purple Hearts; include persons serving in armed services
- BILL SUMMARY: HB 732 expands the law regarding special license plates for individuals awarded the "Purple Heart" to include persons still serving in the armed services.
The House Committee on Motor Vehicles substitute to HB 732 includes the language from HB 128, HB 468, HB 695, HB 696, HB 724, HB 884, HB 866 and HB 917. - Authored By: Rep. Tony McBrayer of the 153rd - Committee Action: Do Pass by Committee Substitute
State Institutions & Property
HB 816 - Georgia Buy American Act; enact
- BILL SUMMARY: This bill would establish a preference for products made in the United States, for15 percent of all competitive procurements made by state agencies. There is an exception if the purchasing agency determines that the procured products are not available in adequate quantity. However, in this case that finding shall be posted for a 30-day public comment period, and the agency shall work with other state agencies to create a plan to ensure a domestic supply will be available in the future. A contractor who knowingly does not use products made in the United States can be barred from contracting with the state for five years, and the purchasing agency may recover civil damages in the amount of three times the value of the preference.
The sub, LC 35 2618S, takes away the 15% preference, states that agencies can consider the effect on the whole U.S. economy of purchasing American when the cost of the product is over $100,000, and added language clarifying that the preference for GA products over those of another state's still applies. - Authored By: Rep. Virgil Fludd of the 66th - Committee Action: Do Pass by Committee Substitute
* 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

Monday, February 27, 2012

TBD

Floor Session

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

RULES

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Jacobs Subcommittee (Subcommittee Two) of Judiciary Civil

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM JUDICIARY NON-CIVIL

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Resolution Subcommittee of Transportation

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM BUDGET & FISCAL AFFAIRS OVERSIGHT

2:00

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3:00

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SPECIAL COMMITTEE CREATION

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SMALL

BUSINESS

DEVELOPMENT

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JOB

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM INTRAGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Telecommunications Subcommittee of Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications

HOUSE CHAMBER (10:00am)
341 CAP
406 CLOB 132 CAP 230 CAP 403 CAP
506 CLOB
606 CLOB 403 CAP 515 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 www.house.ga.gov and click on Meetings Calendar.

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