DAILY REPORT Thursday February 10, 2022 14th Legislative Day House Budget & Research Office (404) 656-5050 The House will reconvene for its 15th Legislative Day on Friday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m. The Rules Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. Three bills / resolutions are expected to be debated on the floor. Today on the Floor Rules Calendar HB 412 Professions and businesses; licensure of individuals in the practice of applied behavior analysis; provide Bill Summary: House Bill 412 creates the Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Board, which is composed of five members appointed by the governor. Eight new terms are defined, including for "applied behavior analysis," "behavior technician," "board," "board certified," "certifying entity," "licensed assistant behavior analyst," "licensed behavior analyst," and "practice of applied behavior analysis." The board is composed of three members who are either board-certified behavior analysts or board-certified behavior analyst-doctoral and who are eligible for licensure; one member who is a board-certified assistant behavior analyst and who is eligible for licensure; and one member of the public. Board terms are for three years, although initial terms can be staggered, and the board will regulate matters related to licensing. An applicant for a behavior analyst license shall provide proof of successful passage of the behavior analyst examination, proof that he or she holds a master's degree based on applied behavior analysis, and proof of active status as a board-certified behavior analyst. An applicant for an assistant behavior analyst license shall provide proof of successful passage of the assistant behavior analyst examination, proof that he or she holds a bachelor's degree based on applied behavior analysis, proof of active status as a board-certified assistant behavior analyst, and will have ongoing supervision by a licensed behavior analyst. Violations of the unlicensed practice as either a behavior analyst or an assistant behavior analyst are subject to $1,000 fines. These provisions do not apply to: 1) licensed psychologists, so long as the applied behavior analysis services are within that psychologist's training; 2) a behavior technician who delivers applied behavior analysis services under the authority of a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst; 3) a caregiver of a recipient of applied behavior analyst services who delivers the services under the authority of a licensed behavioral analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst; 4) a behavior analyst who practices with non-human or non-patient clients or consumers; 5) a licensed professional authorized to practice in the state who is not a behavior analyst, so long as the licensed professional does not represent that he or she is a licensed behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; 6) an enrolled graduate student or postdoctoral fellow whose activities are part of a defined behavior analysis program provided that the program is supervised by a licensed behavior analyst or an instructor in a course sequence approved by a certified entity; 7) unlicensed individuals who pursue experience in applied behavior analysis consistent with the experience requirements of a certifying entity; 8) professionals who provide general applied behavior analysis services to organizations, so long as those services are for the benefit of the organizations and do not involve direct services to individuals; 9) individuals who teach behavior analysis or conduct behavior analysis research, so long as that does not involve the direct delivery of applied behavior analysis services; 10) behavior analysts licensed in another jurisdiction or certified by a certifying entity to practice House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Today on the Floor independently and who work in Georgia for a maximum of 30 days in a year and have received a temporary behavior analyst license; 11) an individual employed by a local school board of education who performs the duties of their positions; 12) and a licensed physician who is practicing medicine. Temporary licenses can be issued to those individuals who reside in and practice in another state and who do not practice in Georgia for more than 30 days. Licenses can also be issued through reciprocity with other states, and licenses issued by the board are granted for two years. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Katie Dempsey (13th) Regulated Industries Yeas: 158 Nays: 3 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: Modified-Structured 02-01-2022 Do Pass by Committee Substitute HB 430 Professions and businesses; licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; provide Bill Summary: House Bill 430 revises the definition of "advanced nursing practice" to include clinical nurse specialists and cites to O.C.G.A. 43-26-7.1, which contains the educational or certification requirements. The bill also amends the definition of "advanced practice registered nurse" (APRN) to require that an eligible person be licensed as a certified nurse midwife, certified nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, or clinical nurse specialist and clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric or mental health, in addition to working in a population focus. Further, this bill provides eligibility requirements for licensing of APRNs and renewal requirements for licenses. Requirements for applying for a license to practice as an APRN include being licensed as a registered professional nurse or holding a multistate license, having completed a qualifying accredited graduate or postgraduate-level program, being currently certified by a national certifying organization, receiving satisfactory fingerprint record reports, and meeting other criteria as specified by the board. Requirements for applying for the reinstatement of a license include meeting competency requirements as set by the board, receiving satisfactory fingerprint record reports, and meeting other criteria as specified by the board. The list of various misdemeanor crimes in which it is illegal to practice without a valid, current license is updated to include APRNs. The bill also allows the Department of Revenue to issue license plates and permits for those with disabilities upon affidavits, or signed and dated statements, from licensed APRNs or physician assistants. Further, the Department of Revenue is added to the list of state agencies having verification and evaluation forms in which those with the authority can sign, certify, and endorse for a patient within his or her scope of authorized practice. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Alan Powell (32nd) Regulated Industries Yeas: 162 Nays: 0 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: Modified-Structured 02-01-2022 Do Pass by Committee Substitute HB 1049 State Board of Nursing Home Administrators; revise composition Bill Summary: House Bill 1049 adds two members to the State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators. The number of members who are nursing home administrators increases from three to four, and the number of members who are either a personal care home administrator or an assisted living community administrator increases from three to four. The total number of members is 11 after June 30, 2022. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. John LaHood (175th) Health & Human Services Yeas: 159 Nays: 1 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: Modified-Structured 02-01-2022 Do Pass Page 2 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Today on the Floor Postponed Until Next Legislative Day HB 961 Torts; authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; provide for evidence of fault of nonparties Bill Summary: House Bill 961 amends Code Section 51-12-33 to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits rather than solely in multi-defendant lawsuits. In lawsuits against one or more defendants, following a reduction of damages attributed to the plaintiff's percentage of fault, the damages shall be apportioned to the liable person or persons according to each person's percentage of fault. Authored By: Rep. Chuck Efstration (104th) Rule Applied: Structured Local Calendar HB 1201 Baker County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1201 changes the description of the Baker County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Winfred Dukes (154th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1202 Baker County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1202 changes the description of the Baker County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Winfred Dukes (154th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1203 Tift County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1203 changes the description of the Tift County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Clay Pirkle (155th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1204 Dougherty County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1204 changes the description of the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Winfred Dukes (154th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1205 Camden County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1205 changes the description of the Camden County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Steven Sainz (180th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass Page 3 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Today on the Floor HB 1206 Jefferson, City of; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1206 changes the description of the city of Jefferson's education districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Tommy Benton (31st) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1207 Tift County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1207 changes the description of the Tift County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Clay Pirkle (155th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1208 Greene County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1208 changes the description of the Greene County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Trey Rhodes (120th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1209 Greene County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1209 changes the description of the Greene County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Trey Rhodes (120th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1210 Fayette County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1210 changes the description of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Josh Bonner (72nd) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1211 Burke County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1211 changes the description of the Burke County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Gloria Frazier (126th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass Page 4 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Today on the Floor HB 1212 Burke County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1212 changes the description of the Burke County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Gloria Frazier (126th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1213 Marion County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1213 changes the description of the Marion County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Mike Cheokas (138th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1214 Clayton County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1214 changes the description of the Clayton County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Sandra Scott (76th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1236 Irwin County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1236 changes the description of the Irwin County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Clay Pirkle (155th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1237 Coffee County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1237 changes the description of the Coffee County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Clay Pirkle (155th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1238 Wilcox County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1238 changes the description of the Wilcox County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Noel Williams (148th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass Page 5 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Today on the Floor HB 1239 Baldwin County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries Bill Summary: House Bill 1239 provides new district boundaries for the Baldwin County Board of Education. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Ricky Williams (145th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1240 Appling County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1240 changes the description of the Appling County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Steven Meeks (178th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1241 Wayne County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1241 changes the description of the Wayne County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Steven Meeks (178th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1242 Putnam County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1242 changes the description of the Putnam County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Trey Rhodes (120th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1243 Forsyth County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1243 changes the description of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Todd Jones (25th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1246 Forsyth County; Board of Education; revise districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1246 revises the districts for the election of members of the Forsyth County Board of Education. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Todd Jones (25th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass Page 6 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Today on the Floor HB 1247 Camden County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries Bill Summary: House Bill 1247 provides new district boundaries for the Camden County Board of Education. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Steven Sainz (180th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1249 Quitman County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1249 changes the description of the Quitman County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Gerald Greene (151st) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1251 Emanuel County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1251 changes the description of the Emanuel County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Butch Parrish (158th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1252 Chattooga County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1252 changes the description of the Chattooga County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Eddie Lumsden (12th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1254 Marion County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1254 changes the description of the Marion County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Mike Cheokas (138th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1255 Schley County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1255 changes the description of the Schley County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Mike Cheokas (138th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass Page 7 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Today on the Floor HB 1257 Schley County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1257 changes the description of the Schley County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Mike Cheokas (138th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1258 Grady County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1258 changes the description of the Grady County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Darlene Taylor (173rd) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1259 Ware County; Board of Education; revise districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1259 revises the districts for the election of members of the Ware County Board of Education. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. James Burchett (176th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1260 Dougherty County; Board of Education; reconstitute and change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1260 reconstitutes the Dougherty County Board of Education. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Winfred Dukes (154th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1261 Terrell County; Board of Commissioners; revise districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1261 revises the districts for the election of members of the Terrell County Board of Commissioners. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Gerald Greene (151st) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1262 Miller County; Board of Education; provide new district boundaries Bill Summary: House Bill 1262 provides new district boundaries for the Miller County Board of Education. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Winfred Dukes (154th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass Page 8 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Today on the Floor HB 1263 Miller County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1263 changes the description of the Miller County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Winfred Dukes (154th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1265 Clayton County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1265 changes the description of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Rhonda Burnough (77th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1266 Randolph County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1266 changes the description of the Randolph County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Gerald Greene (151st) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1267 Randolph County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1267 changes the description of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Gerald Greene (151st) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1268 Terrell County; Board of Education; revise districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1268 revises the districts for the election of members of the Terrell County Board of Education. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Gerald Greene (151st) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass HB 1269 Appling County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1269 changes the description of the Appling County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. Steven Meeks (178th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass Page 9 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Today on the Floor HB 1270 Atkinson County; Probate Court; authorize collection of technology fee Bill Summary: House Bill 1270 authorizes the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Atkinson County Probate Court. Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Rep. James Burchett (176th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 147 Nays: 10 Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments: 02-09-2022 Do Pass Page 10 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Next on the Floor Next on the Floor from the Committee on Rules The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for the 15th Legislative Day, Friday, February 11, and bills may be called at the pleasure of the Speaker. The Rules Committee will next meet on Friday, February 11, at 9:00 a.m., to set the Rules Calendar for the 16th Legislative Day. HB 910 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 Bill Summary: House Bill 910, the Amended FY 2022 budget, is based on a revenue estimate of $29.9 billion, an increase of 9.7 percent over the current budget. The bill and tracking sheet may be found on the House Budget and Research Office website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/house/budget-research-office Authored By: House Committee: Rep. David Ralston (7th) Appropriations Rule Applied: Committee Action: Modified-Open 02-10-2022 Do Pass by Committee Substitute HB 1011 Motor vehicles; amber strobe lights; permitting requirements; exempt low speed vehicles Bill Summary: House Bill 1011 removes the permit requirement for low-speed vehicles to use an amber strobe light. The bill clarifies that permits for emergency vehicles to operate flashing or revolving emergency lights are valid for five years from the date of issuance. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Don Hogan (179th) Motor Vehicles Rule Applied: Committee Action: Modified-Structured 02-08-2022 Do Pass Page 11 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Committee Actions Committee Actions Bills passing committees are reported to the Clerk's Office and are placed on the General Calendar. Appropriations Committee HB 910 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 Bill Summary: House Bill 910, the Amended FY 2022 budget, is based on a revenue estimate of $29.9 billion, an increase of 9.7 percent over the current budget. The bill and tracking sheet may be found on the House Budget and Research Office website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/house/budget-research-office Authored By: House Committee: Rep. David Ralston (7th) Appropriations Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass by Committee Substitute Game, Fish, & Parks Committee HB 1147 Game and fish; hunting and trapping of raccoons and opossum year round; authorize Bill Summary: House Bill 1147 allows for the hunting and trapping of raccoons and opossums year round and removes bag limits. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Trey Rhodes (120th) Game, Fish, & Parks Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass HB 1148 Game and fish; possession of cervid carcasses; remove definitions; provisions Bill Summary: House Bill 1148 prohibits the transportation of a cervid carcass from outside Georgia into the state if any part of the carcass contains a portion of the nervous system. The bill clarifies exceptions to include antlers, skulls, skull plates, teeth, or jawbones that do have soft tissue attached. If chronic wasting disease is detected in Georgia or a county adjacent to the state's borders, HB 1148 grants the Department of Natural Resources to further restrict the transportation of cervid carcasses into, or within, the state. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Trey Rhodes (120th) Game, Fish, & Parks Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass HB 1233 Natural Resources, Department of; earliest effective date for certain rules and regulations; delay Bill Summary: House Bill 1233 revises the effective date to January 1, 2022, for rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources. HB 1233 consolidates the following species of bass under the species name of genus micropterus (black bass): smallmouth bass; shoal bass; suwannee bass; spotted bass or Kentucky bass; and redeye bass or coosa bass. The bill limits the capacity of a shotgun used for hunting migratory game birds to not more than three shells total. The plug utilized shall be a single piece and incapable of being removed through the loading end of the magazine. The bill replaces ducks, geese, or swans with the umbrella term of "migratory game birds." Authored By: Rep. Trey Rhodes (120th) House Committee: Game, Fish, & Parks Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass by Committee Substitute Page 12 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Committee Actions Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee HB 1226 Evans County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1226 changes the description of the Evans County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. William Werkheiser (157th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass HB 1227 Evans County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1227 changes the description of the Evans County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. William Werkheiser (157th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass HB 1229 Pike County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1229 changes the description of the Pike County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Beth Camp (131st) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass HB 1235 DeKalb County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1235 changes the description of the DeKalb County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Karla Drenner (85th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass HB 1245 Sumter County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1245 changes the description of the Sumter County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Mike Cheokas (138th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass HB 1264 Ware County; Board of Commissioners; change district boundaries Bill Summary: House Bill 1264 changes the boundaries of the Ware County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. James Burchett (176th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass HB 1284 Washington County; Board of Commissioners; revise member districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1284 revises the districts for the election of members of the Washington County Board of Commissioners. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Mack Jackson (128th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: Page 13 of 18 02-10-2022 Do Pass House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Committee Actions HB 1285 Muscogee County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1285 changes the description of the education districts for the Muscogee County School District. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Calvin Smyre (135th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass HB 1286 Washington County; Board of Education; revise member districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1286 revises the districts for the election of members of the Washington County Board of Education. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Mack Jackson (128th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass HB 1287 Upson County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: House Bill 1287 changes the description of the Upson County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Beth Camp (131st) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass SB 384 Board of Commissioners of Columbia County; description of the commissioner districts; change Bill Summary: Senate Bill 384 changes the description of the Columbia County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Sen. Lee Anderson (24th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass SB 385 Board of Education of Columbia County; the description of the education districts; change Bill Summary: Senate Bill 385 changes the description of the Columbia County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Sen. Lee Anderson (24th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass SB 391 Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County; description of the commissioner districts; change Bill Summary: Senate Bill 391 changes the description of the Jeff Davis County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Sen. Blake Tillery (19th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass by Committee Substitute SB 392 Board of Education of Jeff Davis County; description of the education districts; change Bill Summary: Senate Bill 392 changes the description of the Jeff Davis County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Sen. Blake Tillery (19th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass Page 14 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Committee Actions SB 399 Board of Education of McDuffie County; change the description of the education districts; change Bill Summary: Senate Bill 399 changes the description of the McDuffie County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Sen. Max Burns (23rd) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass SB 400 Board of Commissioners of McDuffie County; description of the commissioner districts; change Bill Summary: Senate Bill 400 changes the description of the McDuffie County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Sen. Max Burns (23rd) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass SB 401 Board of Commissioners of Jefferson County; description of the commissioner districts; change Bill Summary: Senate Bill 401 changes the description of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Sen. Max Burns (23rd) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass SB 402 Board of Education of Jefferson County; description of the education districts; change Bill Summary: Senate Bill 402 changes the description of the Jefferson County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Sen. Max Burns (23rd) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass SB 430 Board of Commissioners of Worth County; description of the commissioner districts; change Bill Summary: Senate Bill 430 changes the description of the Worth County Board of Commissioners' districts. Authored By: House Committee: Sen. Carden Summers (13th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass SB 431 Worth County Board of Education; description of the education districts; change Bill Summary: Senate Bill 431 changes the description of the Worth County Board of Education's districts. Authored By: House Committee: Sen. Carden Summers (13th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass Judiciary Committee HB 974 Property; deeds; require electronic filing Bill Summary: House Bill 974 requires recorded instruments such as deeds, mortgages, liens, maps/plats, and state tax executions to be electronically filed with the clerk of the superior court. The clerk shall make available a public computer terminal for electronic filing access. When filing, an incorrect or missing tax parcel identification number on a recorded instrument shall not affect the Page 15 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Committee Actions validity or enforceability of the instrument. Finally, a deed to secure debt must include the following items on the first page: date, names of signatories, mailing address, map/parcel identification information, original loan amount/outstanding principal amount, initial debt maturity date, and amount of intangible recording tax or citation for a tax exemption. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Joseph Gullett (19th) Judiciary Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass by Committee Substitute HB 1137 State government; remove exemption of administrative review from the Board of Corrections and its penal institutions Bill Summary: House Bill 1137 amends Code Section 50-13-2 by removing the Board of Corrections and its penal institutions from the list of state agencies exempt from the `Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Authored By: House Committee: Rep. William Werkheiser (157th) Judiciary Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass HB 1271 Property; covenants which infringe upon an owners' right to display the United States and Georgia flags; prohibit Bill Summary: House Bill 1271 prohibits a property owners association from enacting covenants after July 1, 2022, that forbid a lot owner from displaying the official flag of the United States of America through use of an attachment to the structure of a building. The bill applies to flags that are four and one-half feet by six feet or smaller. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. James Burchett (176th) Judiciary Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass by Committee Substitute HB 1274 State government; antisemitism; provide definition Bill Summary: House Bill 1274 provides a definition of "antisemitism" for purposes of state law. The bill uses the definition adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which defines "antisemitism" as the harassment of a person of actual or perceived Jewish origin, ancestry, ethnicity, or faith. State departments and agencies shall consider antisemitism as evidence of discriminatory intent for any law that prohibits discrimination or under any hate crimes provision. The bill does not diminish any rights protected under the First Amendment. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. John Carson (46th) Judiciary Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass HB 1275 Local government; appointment and removal of municipal court judges; revise provisions Bill Summary: House Bill 1275 amends Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Code to revise provisions concerning municipal courts and municipal court judges. The bill authorizes municipal corporations, both in consolidated and municipal governments, to appoint a qualified individual to serve for the remainder of an unexpired term created by a vacancy. The bill amends the Code section pertaining to removal of municipal court judges by requiring that a judge subject to removal proceedings be served by certified mail or overnight delivery with a petition for removal that states the cause(s) for termination in sufficient detail, the names of known witnesses, and a concise summary of the evidence to be used against the judge. The judge shall be entitled to counsel at the judge's expense and the hearing shall be recorded at the municipal corporation's expense. The chief judge of the relevant local superior court circuit shall appoint a senior superior or state court judge to preside at the removal hearing. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Bonnie Rich (97th) Judiciary Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass by Committee Substitute Page 16 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 Committee Actions Natural Resources & Environment Committee HB 893 Conservation and natural resources; extend date for hazardous waste fees Bill Summary: House Bill 893 extends the sunset date for hazardous waste management and hazardous substance reporting fees to July 1, 2027. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Randy Nix (69th) Natural Resources & Environment Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass by Committee Substitute Transportation Committee HR 467 Georgia Department of Transportation; study potential costs and benefits of extending Interstate 185 and extending and expanding Georgia 300; urge Bill Summary: House Resolution 467 urges the Georgia Department of Transportation to study the potential costs and benefits of extending Interstate 185 along U.S. 27 until it meets the Florida state line. The resolution also urges the study of the costs and benefits of extending Georgia 300 through Albany and expanding the route into four or more lanes in accordance with interstate standards. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Gerald Greene (151st) Transportation Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass Ways & Means Committee HB 1223 Sales and use tax; exemption for sale or lease of computer equipment of high-technology companies; extend sunset date Bill Summary: House Bill 1223 amends O.C.G.A. 48-8-3, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, by extending the sunset date on the exemption for computer equipment sold to high technology companies from June 30, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Authored By: House Committee: Rep. Chuck Martin (49th) Ways & Means Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass SB 87 "Senator Jack Hill Veterans' Act"; enact Bill Summary: Senate Bill 87, the 'Senator Jack Hill Veterans' Act,' offers taxpayers the opportunity to contribute to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation through the Department of Revenue. Taxpayers may elect on their income tax form to authorize the Department of Revenue to reduce the amount of the refund check by the desired amount or to contribute the desired amount above the amount of taxes owed by adding to the taxpayer's payment. The Department of Revenue shall transmit all funds received to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation. The funds received by the foundation shall be used exclusively to award scholarships to veterans with serviceconnected disabilities. Authored By: House Committee: Sen. Michael Rhett (33rd) Ways & Means Committee Action: 02-10-2022 Do Pass by Committee Substitute Page 17 of 18 House of Representatives Daily Report for February 10, 2022 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. Friday - February 11, 2022 9:00 AM RULES COMMITTEE 10:00 AM FLOOR SESSION (LD 15) 341 CAP House Chamber VIDEO VIDEO Agenda Page 18 of 18