Daily report [Mar. 12, 2012]

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TOMORROW'S FORECAST
* The House will reconvene for its 32nd Legislative Day on Tuesday, March 13, at 10:00 AM. * 1 bill is expected to be debated on the floor.

GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DAILY REPORT

Monday, March 12, 2012
TODAY ON THE FLOOR

31st Legislative Day

MOTIONS TO AGREE
HB 741 - Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012
- BILL SUMMARY: House Bill 741 amends the Fiscal Year 2012 budget for the State of Georgia based on an estimated revenue of $18.5 billion in state funds and $38.3 billion in total funds. - Authored By: Rep. David Ralston of the 7th - House Committee: Appropriations - A Motion to Agree as Amended sends this bill back to the Senate for consideration
HB 1004 - Coffee County; board of commissioners; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Coffee County Board of Commissioners. - Authored By: Rep. Chuck Sims of the 169th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - A motion to agree represents final passage of this bill.
RULES CALENDAR
SB 138 - License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal
- BILL SUMMARY: The House Motor Vehicles substitute to SB 138 provides that an individual having been cited for driving without a license can produce a license in court, provided that the license was valid at the time of the citation, and as such will no longer be guilty of such offense. - Authored By: Sen. Lindsey Tippins of the 37th - House Committee: Motor Vehicles - Rule: Modified-Open - Motion to Table this bill was adopted
SB 309 - Taylor's Law; authorize issuance of special hunting privileges to persons with a terminal illness
- BILL SUMMARY: Senate Bill 309 This bill amends Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. This authorizes the issuance of special hunting privileges to persons with a terminal illness. Section 1 This Act shall be known and may be cited as "Taylor's Law". Section 2 A new code section will be added, section 27-2-4.3 a) The term "terminal illness" is defined to mean an illness which is incurable or irreversible with a corresponding life expectancy that is less than 12 months. b.) The commissioner is authorized to issue special authorization to hunt big game or alligators to any person younger than 21 years of age who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness by a doctor of medicine currently licensed by either the Georgia Composite Medical Board or the State Board of Examiners in Osteopathy. This special authorization could

include the waiving of quota limitations, antler restrictions, legal weapons requirements etc. Such authorization shall be for only one hunting season. c.) The commissioner may prepare an application to be used by the individual requesting the special authorization, and may require signed documentation from a medical doctor, licensed as previously stated. d.) The person who receives the special authorization shall conduct all hunting under the direct supervision of an adult hunter and abide by the specified terms and conditions, as specified by the commissioner. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. - Authored By: Sen. Rick Jeffares of the 17th - House Committee: Game, Fish, & Parks - Rule: Modified-Open - Yeas: 161; Nays: 1
SB 413 - Probate Court of Glascock County; provide elections; office of judge
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to provide for the nonpartisan election of the Probate Judge of Glascock County. - Authored By: Sen. Bill Jackson of the 24th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Rule: Modified-Open - Yeas: 137; Nays: 15
LOCAL CALENDAR
HB 1015 - Jenkins County; board of commissioners; revise districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Jenkins County Board of Commissioners. - Authored By: Rep. Jon G. Burns of the 157th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 127; Nays: 31
HB 1057 - Jenkins County; board of education; revise districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Jenkins County Board of Education. - Authored By: Rep. Jon G. Burns of the 157th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 127; Nays: 31
HB 1179 - Lincoln County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. - Authored By: Rep. Lee Anderson of the 117th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 127; Nays: 31
HB 1180 - Lincoln County; Board of Education; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Lincoln County Board of Education. - Authored By: Rep. Lee Anderson of the 117th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 127; Nays: 31
HB 1203 - Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority; appointed members may be reappointed to succeed themselves; provide
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to provide that appointed members of the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority may be reappointed to succeed themselves. - Authored By: Rep. Earnest G. Smith of the 122nd - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 127; Nays: 31

HB 1204 - Duluth, City of; change corporate limits of city
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to change the corporate limits of the City of Duluth. - Authored By: Rep. Brooks Coleman of the 97th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 127; Nays: 31
HB 1205 - Lawrenceville, City of; change term of office for mayor
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers, to provide for staggered terms of office, and to provide for term limits in the City of Lawrenceville. - Authored By: Rep. Buzz Brockway of the 101st - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 127; Nays: 31
HB 1206 - Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority Act of 1980; enter into contracts with counties and municipal corporations to provide public transportation services; provide power
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to authorize the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority to enter into contracts with cities and counties to provide public transportation services. - Authored By: Rep. Nikki T. Randall of the 138th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 127; Nays: 31
HB 1208 - Cobb County; Board of Education; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Cobb County Board of Education. - Authored By: Rep. Earl Ehrhart of the 36th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 127; Nays: 31
HB 1223 - Cherokee County; Board of Education; revise districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Cherokee County Board of Education. - Authored By: Rep. Mark Hamilton of the 23rd - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 127; Nays: 31
SB 303 - Board of Education of Stewart County; reconstitute the board of education
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Stewart County Board of Education. - Authored By: Sen. George Hooks of the 14th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 127; Nays: 31
SB 304 - Board of Commissioners of Stewart County; change description of the commissioner districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Stewart County Board of Commissioners. - Authored By: Sen. George Hooks of the 14th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 127; Nays: 31
SB 494 - Commission of Athens-Clarke County; change the composition and description of the districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Athens-Clarke County Board of Commissioners. - Authored By: Sen. Bill Cowsert of the 46th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 127; Nays: 31

COMMITTEE ON RULES
The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for the 32nd Legislative Day, Tuesday, March 13, and bills may be called at the pleasure of the Speaker.
NEXT ON THE FLOOR

SB 343 - State Accounting Office; designate as the Comptroller General; transfer the office
- BILL SUMMARY: SB 343 designates the state accounting officer as the Comptroller General. It transfers the office, functions, duties, and responsibilities of the Comptroller General from the Commissioner of Insurance to the State Accounting Office. - Authored By: Sen. Bill Heath of the 31st - House Committee: Governmental Affairs - House Committee Passed: 2/23/2012 - Rule: Modified-Open
* The Rules Committee will next meet on Tuesday, March 13, at 09:00 AM, to set the Rules Calendar for the 33rd Legislative Day.
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COMMITTEE ACTION REPORT
No full standing committees met to take action today.

* 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

TBD 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Floor Session RULES GAME, FISH & PARKS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS HIGHER EDUCATION EDUCATION TRANSPORTATION STATE INSTITUTIONS & PROPERTY WAYS & MEANS

HOUSE CHAMBER (10:00am) 341 CAP 415 CLOB 406 CLOB 406 CLOB 341 CAP 506 CLOB 415 CLOB 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 www.house.ga.gov and click on Meetings Calendar.

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