Daily report, 2019 March 22

DAILY REPORT Friday
March 22, 2019

35th Legislative
Day

House Budget & Research Office (404) 656-5050

The House will reconvene for its 36th Legislative Day on Monday, March 25 at 10:00 a.m. The Rules Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. Five bills / resolutions are expected to be debated on the floor.

Today on the Floor

Rules Calendar
HR 261 Joint Study Committee on Evaluating and Simplifying Physician Oversight of Midlevel Providers; create
Bill Summary: House Resolution 261 creates the Joint Study Committee on Evaluating and Simplifying Physician Oversight of Midlevel Providers. This committee evaluates current state laws, as well as proposed legislation to revise such laws, relating to physician oversight of mid-level providers to determine how such physician oversight could be simplified and streamlined to navigate in the practice environment. This study committee includes three members from the Senate and three members from the House and will be abolished on December 1, 2019.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Floor Action:

Rep. Mark Newton (123rd) Health & Human Services
Yeas: 161 Nays: 2 Adopted (Resolution)

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Open 02-26-2019 Do Pass by Committee Substitute AM 33 1860

SB 1

"C.J.'s Law"; penalty for hit and run accidents that result in serious injury; provide
Bill Summary: SB 1, titled 'C.J.'s Law', refines the Code regarding the crime of serious injury by vehicle. The bill adds those who, without malice aforethought, leave the scene of a vehicular accident that results in serious bodily injury. This crime is punished as a felony, with a term of imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than 10 years.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Elena Parent (42nd) Judiciary Non-Civil
Yeas: 131 Nays: 34

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-14-2019 Do Pass

SB 140 World War I Centennial Commission; sunset provisions; extend
Bill Summary: SB 140 extends the sunset date of the World War I Centennial Commission to either December 31, 2019 or 30 days after activities of the commission are completed, whichever is earlier.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Ed Harbison (15th) Defense & Veterans Affairs
Yeas: 165 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Open 03-20-2019 Do Pass

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Today on the Floor

SB 212

Department of Driver Services; criteria; authorize certain licensed driver training schools to administer on-the-road driving skills testing; revise
Bill Summary: Senate Bill 212 provides additional methods for applicants to qualify to take an onthe-road driving skills test administered by an authorized driver training school.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. P. K. Martin (9th) Motor Vehicles
Yeas: 165 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-19-2019 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 227 Special License Plates; benefit the Georgia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc.; establish
Bill Summary: Senate Bill 227 creates specialty license plates supporting the Georgia Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, Inc. and the Autism Alliance of Georgia.

Additionally, the bill requires a distinctive logo to be included on a manufacturer's, distributor's, or manufacturer headquarters' license plate for an alternative fueled vehicle. This logo will allow the vehicle to travel in specially-marked alternative fueled vehicle lanes.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. P. K. Martin (9th) Motor Vehicles
Yeas: 163 Nays: 1

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Open 03-19-2019 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

Postponed Until Next Legislative Day
SB 32 Torts; conditions upon immunity from civil liability in instances of rendering emergency care; provide
Bill Summary: SB 32 adds to the Code a provision relating to the rescue of incapacitated animals locked in a motor vehicle. The bill bars any civil liability of property damage to a person who, in good faith, rescues or attempts to rescue an endangered animal from a locked motor vehicle. Additionally, immunity from civil damages extends to the individual if that person assists in contacting law enforcement and awaits the arrival of emergency services.

Authored By: Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (32nd)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

SB 95

Local Government; terms for contracts for utility services; change
Bill Summary: Senate Bill 95 revises Code Sections 36-1-26, 36-30-3, and 36-80-17, by stating no contract for solar utility services or wind utility services shall be for a term in excess of 20 years.

Authored By: Sen. Randy Robertson (29th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

SB 132

Insurance; modernization and updates; provide; Commission on the Georgia Health Insurance Risk Pool; repeal Article 2 of Chapter 29A
Bill Summary: Senate Bill 132 amends Title 33, relating to insurance, by modernizing and updating the language of various sections. Additionally, this bill repeals the Commission on the Georgia Health Insurance Risk Pool effective July 1, 2019.

Authored By: Sen. Marty Harbin (16th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Open

SB 133 Insurance; modernization and updates; provide
Bill Summary: Senate Bill 133 amends Title 33, relating to insurance, by modernizing and updating the language of various sections.

Authored By: Sen. Marty Harbin (16th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Open

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Today on the Floor

SB 149

Motor Vehicles; retain custody of the vehicle under certain conditions; valid number license plate without required revalidation decal affixed; permit
Bill Summary: Senate Bill 149 provides for the issuance, regulation, and usage of digital license plates for motor vehicles. When a driver applies for a digital license plate, their registration information will be submitted to the state revenue commissioner so that the commissioner can transmit the license plate information to the digital license plate provider. The digital license plate must be renewed annually. If the commissioner sends notice of a cancelled or revoked registration, the digital license plate provider must terminate the transmission of data to the cancelled or revoked license plate.

The bill provides that if a motor vehicle is operated without a revalidation decal on the license plate, the vehicle will not be towed at the time of the issuance of the citation; however, the vehicle will be towed if proof of the revalidation decal is not provided at the court date.

The bill changes the description of the type of three-wheeled motor vehicle that a driver with a Class C driver's license is permitted to drive. The description is changed from a three-wheeled vehicle that is equipped with a steering wheel to a three-wheeled vehicle that has seat belts and a frame to partially or fully enclose the driver. The bill exempts drivers of three-wheeled vehicles from headgear and eye-protective requirements.

The bill permits the use of windshield mounts for wireless phones or electronic devices.

Authored By: Sen. Randy Robertson (29th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

Local Calendar
HB 599 Douglas County; Board of Commissioners; change expense allowance of chairperson and members
Bill Summary: House Bill 599 states the chairperson of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners shall be full time and shall be paid 66 percent of the base salary for a superior court judge as set forth in Code Section 45-7-4. The other four board members shall serve part time and shall be paid 16 percent of the base salary of a superior court judge as set forth in Code Section 45-74. The board members shall be paid up to $6,000 a year for expenses incurred on official business.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Floor Action:

Rep. Kimberly Alexander (66th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 67 Nays: 98 Failed

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-21-2019 Do Pass

HB 613 Flovilla, City of; municipal court; dissolve
Bill Summary: House Bill 613 dissolves the municipal court of the city of Flovilla and grants all matters of jurisdiction to the Butts County Magistrate Court.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Susan Holmes (129th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 14

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-21-2019 Do Pass

HB 622 Sinclair Water Authority; determination of a quorum of the members of the board; change
Bill Summary: House Bill 622 changes the determination of a quorum of the members of the Sinclair Water Authority.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Ricky Williams (145th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 14

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

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03-21-2019 Do Pass

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Today on the Floor

HB 625 Coweta County; levy an excise tax
Bill Summary: House Bill 625 authorizes the governing authority of Coweta County to levy an excise tax.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Lynn Smith (70th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 14

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-21-2019 Do Pass

HB 626 Newnan, City of; levy an excise tax
Bill Summary: House Bill 626 authorizes the governing authority of the city of Newnan to levy an excise tax.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Lynn Smith (70th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 14

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-21-2019 Do Pass

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Committee Actions

Committee Actions
Bills passing committees are reported to the Clerk's Office and are placed on the General Calendar.

Industry and Labor Committee

SB 135

Workers' Compensation; certain provisions; change
Bill Summary: Senate Bill 135 provides that any director or administrative law judge of the State Board of Workers' Compensation in office on June 30, 2019, is eligible to be appointed as director emeritus or administrative law judge, respectively, of the board under certain conditions. The bill provides exceptions to the 400-week limitation for the medical treatment of injuries that are not designated as catastrophic. The compensation maximums are raised for temporarily total injuries, partial but temporary injuries, and deaths.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Larry Walker III (20th) Industry and Labor

Committee Action:

03-22-2019 Do Pass

Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee

HB 631

Butts County; courthouse; provide that fees collected are for maintenance
Bill Summary: House Bill 631 provides that the sum of $15 of each case wherein a fine is collected or a bond is forfeited and collected shall be paid to the treasurer of Butts County for the purpose of maintaining the Historic Butts County Courthouse.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Susan Holmes (129th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-22-2019 Do Pass

HB 632 Pickens County; Board of Education; revise districts
Bill Summary: House Bill 632 revises the education districts of the Pickens County Board of Education by dividing Pickens County into five education districts for the purpose of electing members to the board.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Rick Jasperse (11th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-22-2019 Do Pass

HB 633 Monroe, City of; municipal court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
Bill Summary: House Bill 633 authorizes the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the municipal court of the city of Monroe.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Bruce Williamson (115th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-22-2019 Do Pass

HB 635

Atlanta, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide for a new homestead exemption
Bill Summary: House Bill 635 provides a $30,000 homestead exemption from city of Atlanta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for each resident who holds real property subject to a written lease having an initial term of not less than 99 years with a landlord that is an entity exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and who owns all improvements located on the real property.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Park Cannon (58th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

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03-22-2019 Do Pass

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Committee Actions

HB 637 Lula Development Authority Act; enact Bill Summary: House Bill 637 creates the Lula Development Authority.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Lee Hawkins (27th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-22-2019 Do Pass

HB 640 Ware County; superior court clerk shall also be state court clerk; provide
Bill Summary: House Bill 640 provides that the clerk of the Ware County Superior Court shall also be the clerk of the Ware County State Court.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. John Corbett (174th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-22-2019 Do Pass

Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee

SB 6

Correctional Institutions of the State and Counties; use of unmanned aircraft systems to deliver or attempt to deliver contraband to a place of incarceration; prohibit
Bill Summary: Senate Bill 6 makes it unlawful for any person to intentionally use an unmanned aircraft system to deliver to an inmate weapons, liquor, drugs, telecommunications devices, or tobacco products without the authorization of the warden or superintendent or his or her designee.

The bill also prohibits the intentional photographing or otherwise recorded images of a place of incarceration through the use of the unmanned aircraft system. There is a provision that allows a person to obtain the warden's or superintendent's authorization for photographing or recording as evidence of a noncriminal intent; however, the failure to receive the prior authorization does not suffice as evidence of a criminal intent.

Persons who commit or attempt to commit a violation of this provision are guilty of a felony. Upon a conviction for attempting to deliver or for delivering contraband, the person is sentenced to imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 10 years. A conviction of a violation of the photography provision results in a sentence of imprisonment for not less than one but no more than five years.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (32nd) Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee
Action:

03-22-2019 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

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Committee Actions

Committee Meeting Schedule
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.

Monday, March 25, 2019 9:00 AM RULES 341 CAP 10:00 AM FLOOR SESSION (LD 36) House Chamber 1:00 PM Academic Support Subcommittee of Education 406 CLOB 1:30 PM HUMAN RELATIONS & AGING 506 CLOB 2:00 PM Academic Achievement Subcommittee of Education 406 CLOB 3:00 PM Regulated Industries - Occupational/Professional Licensing Subcmte. 606 CLOB

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