Daily report, 2021 March 11

DAILY REPORT Thursday
March 11, 2021

31st Legislative
Day

House Budget & Research Office (404) 656-5050

The House will reconvene for its 32nd Legislative Day on Monday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m. The Rules Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. One bill / resolution is expected to be debated on the floor.

Today on the Floor

Motions to Agree
HB 156 Military; sharing of information and reporting of cyber attacks; facilitate
Bill Summary: House Bill 156 requires utilities and state and local governmental agencies to report cyber-attacks to the director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency. The reports shall not be subject to public inspection or disclosure. Nothing in the bill will relieve any agency or utility of any requirement under law to notify a person if they have been impacted by a cyber-attack or data breach.

Finally, if the governor makes a determination that a memorandum of agreement with one or more of the major military commands established in the state would substantially enhance the education or job placement of Georgians in science, technology, engineering, math, or cybersecurity, the governor may enter into the agreement, subject to appropriations for any state expenditures provided for in the agreement.

Authored By: Rep. Don Parsons (44th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

Rules Calendar

SB 4

Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs; patient brokering; prohibit; definitions; exceptions; penalties; provide

Bill Summary: Senate Bill 4 creates several provisions related to the prohibition of patient brokering in the substance use disorder treatment field. This bill prohibits any persons or treatment providers from unlawfully paying, offering, soliciting, or receiving to pay any remuneration, as defined in this bill, for the acceptance or referral of a patient.

Additionally, this bill amends Code Section 33-1-16 by adding that a person commits a fraudulent insurance act if there is intent to defraud by billing for excessive, fraudulent, or high-tech drug testing in the treatment of the elderly, the disabled, or any individual affected by pain or substance use disorder. The commissioner of insurance will have the powers and duties to investigate any suspicion of fraudulent insurance activity.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (32nd) Insurance
Yeas: 151 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-02-2021 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

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Next on the Floor

Next on the Floor from the Committee on Rules
The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for the 32nd Legislative Day, Monday, March 15, and bills may be called at the pleasure of the Speaker. The Rules Committee will next meet on Monday, March 15,
at 9:00 a.m., to set the Rules Calendar for the 33rd Legislative Day.

SB 5

Professions and Businesses; patient protection measures for patients undergoing sedation in certain settings; provide
Bill Summary: Senate Bill 5 requires individuals to have a dentistry license to administer conscious sedation in a dental facility or medispa. A medispa is a facility that offers a range of services for the purpose of improving an individual's well-being or appearance, such as liposuction or laser procedures. This bill does not apply to physicians and does not expand the scope of the practice of dentistry.

This bill does not prohibit certified registered nurse anesthetists from administrating conscious sedation if the sedation is administered under the supervision of a dentist. This provision also applies to licensed physician assistants who have completed the anesthesiologist assistant program approved by the Georgia Composite Medical Board and administer such sedation under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.

Additionally, the board requires additional training for dental assistants and licensed dental hygienists who perform phlebotomy, venipuncture procedures, or assist dentists in the administration of conscious sedation.

No later than December 31, 2021, the board is required to establish rules and regulations for the administration of sedation and rescue for office-based surgeries to establish consistent standards, ensure continuing competency, and promote patient safety.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (32nd) Health & Human Services

Rule Applied: Committee Action:

Modified-Structured 03-09-2021 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

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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.

Education Committee

SB 66

Georgia Foundation for Public Education; a nonprofit corporation created by the foundation to receive private donations to be used for grants to public schools; authorize
Bill Summary: Senate Bill 66 amends O.C.G.A. 20-2-14.1 relating to the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to create a nonprofit corporation in order to receive private donations to fund grants to public schools. Grants given pursuant to this Code section will be awarded for the implantation of academic and organizational innovations to improve student achievement. This legislation authorizes an income tax credit for education donations. It would also end the Public Education Innovation Fund Foundation on December 31, 2021. Any assets remaining in the fund will revert to the Georgia Foundation for Public Education's nonprofit corporation.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Jason Anavitarte (31st) Education

Committee Action:

03-11-2021 Do Pass

SB 88

Education; Georgia Teacher of the Year shall be invited to serve as advisor ex officio to the State Board of Education; provide
Bill Summary: Senate Bill 88 amends O.C.G.A. 20-2-212.1 to allow the Georgia teacher of the year to serve as advisor ex-officio to the State Board of Education. Under the provision of this bill, local school systems are required to support a pathway for nontraditional teacher certification programs for armed forces veterans to become certified teachers. This legislation further revises the tiered evaluation system and requires the Professional Standards Commission to create innovative programs to promote teacher education programs at historically black colleges and universities.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Russ Goodman (8th) Education

Committee Action:

03-11-2021 Do Pass

SB 159

Elementary and Secondary Education; provision relating to student transportation; revise
Bill Summary: Senate Bill 159 amends O.C.G.A. 20-2-188 to allow local boards of education to use small motor vehicles, eight-passenger or less, to transport students. The State Board of Education will set minimum standards and requirements related to the transport of students in small motor vehicles. Local boards of education may create additional requirements as needed.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Steve Gooch (51st) Education

Committee Action:

03-11-2021 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 220

"The Georgia Civics Renewal Act"; enact
Bill Summary: Senate Bill 220, known as 'The Georgia Civics Renewal Act', creates the Georgia Commission on Civics Education to promote and enhance civic engagement and public service among the state's citizenry. The commission will consist of 17 members and include members of the legislative branch, judicial branch, executive branch, business community, civics teachers, local government, a representative of the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and others. This Act will stand repealed on December 31, 2028.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Chuck Payne (54th) Education

Committee Action:

03-11-2021 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

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Committee Meetings

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.

03/15/2021 3:30 PM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (House) 03/17/2021 2:00 PM HUMAN RELATIONS AND AGING (House) 03/17/2021 2:00 PM TRANSPORTATION (House)

606 CLOB HYBRID VIDEO Agenda 341 CAP HYBRID VIDEO Agenda 506 CLOB HYBRID VIDEO

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