DAILY REPORT Tuesday
March 14, 2023
House Budget & Research Office (404) 656-5050

33rd Legislative
Day

The House will reconvene for its 34th Legislative Day on Wednesday, March 15 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
SB 3 "Reducing Barriers to State Employment Act of 2023"; enact
Bill Summary: SB 3 creates the 'Reducing Barriers to State Employment Act of 2023'. The act requires the Department of Administrative Services to regularly assess and reduce, when possible, the requirements for jobs within state government.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. John Albers (56th) Governmental Affairs
Yeas: 168 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-09-2023 Do Pass

SB 27

Unfair Trade Practices; health care insurer from requiring an ophthalmologist or optometrist to extend any discounts on services that are not covered eye care services; prohibit
Bill Summary: SB 27 prohibits insurers from requiring ophthalmologists or optometrists to provide a discount on eye services that are not covered to receive increased payments, better reimbursements, preferential treatment, or any other benefit.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Matt Brass (28th) Insurance
Yeas: 167 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 02-22-2023 Do Pass

SB 116

Disposition of Municipal Property; the maximum term of certain leases or contracts for the use of property owned by a municipality for recreational facilities; provisions
Bill Summary: SB 116 requires that municipal leases related to the operation of an arena, sports field, stadium, or other recreational facility must not exceed 20 years, and are not subject to renewal. Such leases must be subject to bids or auction after the initial lease expires.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Ben Watson (1st) Governmental Affairs
Yeas: 170 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-09-2023 Do Pass

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Today on the Floor

Local Calendar
HB 675 Riceboro, City of; residency requirements for candidacy for office or mayor or councilmember; revise provisions
Bill Summary: HB 675 revises the city charter for the City of Riceboro relating to the mayor and city council.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Al Williams (168th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 166 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-13-2023 Do Pass

HB 676 Ben Hill County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members Bill Summary: HB 676 revises the compensation of the Board of Education of Ben Hill County.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Leesa Hagan (156th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 166 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-13-2023 Do Pass

HB 680 Thomasville, City of; City Council and Board of Education; reapportion districts
Bill Summary: HB 680 changes the city council and board of education districts for the City of Thomasville.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Darlene Taylor (173rd) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 166 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-13-2023 Do Pass

HB 681 Quitman County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee Bill Summary: HB 681 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Quitman County.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 166 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-13-2023 Do Pass

HB 682 Seminole County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee Bill Summary: HB 682 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Seminole County.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 166 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-13-2023 Do Pass

HB 683 Seminole County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee Bill Summary: HB 683 authorizes a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Seminole County.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 166 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-13-2023 Do Pass

HB 685 Early County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee Bill Summary: HB 685 authorizes a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Early County.

Authored By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th)

Rule Applied:

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Today on the Floor

House Committee: Floor Vote:

Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 166 Nays: 0

Committee Action: Amendments:

03-13-2023 Do Pass

HB 686 Early County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee Bill Summary: HB 686 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Early County.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 166 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-13-2023 Do Pass

HB 688 Miller County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee Bill Summary: HB 688 authorizes a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Miller County.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 166 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-13-2023 Do Pass

HB 689 Miller County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee Bill Summary: HB 689 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Miller County.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 166 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-13-2023 Do Pass

HB 690 Baker County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee Bill Summary: HB 690 authorizes a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Baker County.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 166 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-13-2023 Do Pass

HB 691 Baker County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee Bill Summary: HB 691 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Baker County.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 166 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-13-2023 Do Pass

SB 104 Cobb County; sheriff compensation; change Bill Summary: SB 104 changes the compensation of the sheriff of Cobb County.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Michael Rhett (33rd) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 166 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-13-2023 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 231 Richmond County and the City of Augusta; mayor shall be a full voting member of the commission; provide
Bill Summary: SB 231 revises the voting rights of the mayor of Augusta-Richmond County.

Authored By: Sen. Max Burns (23rd)

Rule Applied: Structured

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Today on the Floor

Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 99 Nays: 70

Committee Action: Amendments:

03-13-2023 Do Pass

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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 34th Legislative Day, Wednesday, March 15, and bills may be called at the pleasure of the Speaker. The Rules Committee will next meet on Wednesday, March
15, at 9:00 a.m., to set the Rules Calendar for the 35th Legislative Day.

SB 46

Control of Sexually Transmitted Disease; physicians and healthcare providers to test all pregnant women for HIV and syphilis at the first prenatal visit, at 2832 weeks' gestation, and at delivery; require
Bill Summary: SB 46 requires that a pregnant woman be tested for HIV and syphilis by their prenatal provider at their first prenatal visit, at 28-32 weeks gestation, and at delivery. The patient will have the option to opt out of such testing.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (52nd) Public Health

Rule Applied: Committee Action:

Modified-Structured 03-09-2023 Do Pass

SB 120

Motor Carriers; the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; update
Bill Summary: SB 120 updates the 'Uniform Carriers Act' to change the effective date to January 1, 2023, to comply with federal law.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Shelly Echols (49th) Motor Vehicles

Rule Applied: Committee Action:

Modified-Structured 03-09-2023 Do Pass

SB 128

Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; the total percentage of funds that can be invested in alternative investments; raise the limit
Bill Summary: SB 128 allows the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund to increase the maximum amount of assets invested in alternative investments from 10 percent to 15 percent. The bill is certified by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts as a non-fiscal retirement bill.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. John Albers (56th) Retirement

Rule Applied: Committee Action:

Modified-Structured 03-07-2023 Do Pass

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

Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Committee

SB 149

"Georgia Door-to-Door Sales Act"; enact
Bill Summary: SB 149 creates the 'Georgia Door-to-Door Sales Act' to require the seller in a doorto-door sale to provide the buyer with a notice of cancellation form. A door-to-door sale is defined and does not include the sale of automobiles or large equipment at auctions or tent sales. The bill outlines requirements of the cancellation form, including a timeline when the buyer has the right to cancel the sale.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. John Albers (56th) Agriculture & Consumer Affairs

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

Defense & Veterans Affairs Committee

SB 115

Georgia National Guard; the adjutant general to be the official sponsor of the state sponsored life insurance program; provide
Bill Summary: SB 115 creates a state-sponsored life insurance program for members of the Georgia National Guard.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Josh McLaurin (14th) Defense & Veterans Affairs

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

SB 144

Adjutant General; include a roster of all commissioned officers in the organized militia in the annual report to the Governor; remove the requirement
Bill Summary: SB 144 removes the requirement for a roster of all commissioned officers in the organized militia be included in the adjutant general's annual report to the governor.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Nabilah Islam (7th) Defense & Veterans Affairs

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Committee

SB 193

Broadband Services; Department of Community Affairs to determine locations that are eligible for state or federal funding programs administered by the state; provide
Bill Summary: SB 193 allows the Department of Community Affairs to determine locations that are eligible for state and federal funding for broadband services.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Steve Gooch (51st) Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
HB 599 Martin, Town of; change number of city council members; provisions Bill Summary: HB 599 changes the number of city council members for the Town of Martin.
Authored By: Rep. Chris Erwin (32nd)
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House Committee:

Intragovernmental Coordination - Committee

Local

Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

HB 615 Coweta County; State Court; add additional judge Bill Summary: HB 615 adds a judge to the State Court of Coweta County.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Lynn Smith (70th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

HB 693 Elbert County; Board of Commissioners; revise provisions relating to filling vacancies Bill Summary: HB 693 revises filling vacancies for the board of commissioners of Elbert County.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

HB 694 DeKalb County; certain judges, judicial and county officers; revise compensation Bill Summary: HB 694 revises the compensation of county officers and officials of DeKalb County.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Billy Mitchell (88th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

HB 696 Smyrna, City of; annexation of certain territory; provide Bill Summary: HB 696 provides for annexation into the boundaries of the City of Smyrna.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Teri Anulewicz (42nd) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

HB 698 Dooly County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Bill Summary: HB 698 changes the board of commissioner districts for Dooly County.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Patty Bentley (150th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

HB 699 Social Circle, City of; city councilmembers; reapportion election districts Bill Summary: HB 699 changes the city council districts of the City of Social Circle.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Bruce Williamson (112th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

HB 700 Dooly County; Board of Education; change description of districts Bill Summary: HB 700 changes the board of education districts for Dooly County.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Patty Bentley (150th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

HB 701 Buford, City of; adopt by reference a certain map Bill Summary: HB 701 revises the city boundaries of the City of Buford.
Authored By: Rep. David Clark (100th)

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House Committee:

Intragovernmental Coordination - Committee

Local

Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

HB 704 Milton, City of; mayor and councilmembers; modify provisions related to compensation
Bill Summary: HB 704 revises the compensation of the mayor and city council of the City of Milton.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Jan Jones (47th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

HB 705 Milton, City of; city council; change description of election districts Bill Summary: HB 705 changes the city council districts of the City of Milton.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Jan Jones (47th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

HB 707 Coweta County; Board of Education; provide compensation Bill Summary: HB 707 revises the compensation of the board of education for Coweta County.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Lynn Smith (70th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

SB 108 Board of Education of McDuffie County; board member term limits; remove
Bill Summary: SB 108 removes board member term limits for the Board of Education of McDuffie County.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Max Burns (23rd) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

SB 178 "Macon Water Authority Act"; code of conduct for board members, officers, and employees; provide
Bill Summary: SB 178 provides a code of conduct for the Macon Water Authority.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. John Kennedy (18th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

Judiciary Committee

SB 59

Governor; Office of the Inspector General; establish
Bill Summary: SB 59 establishes the Office of the Inspector General, with its purpose to investigate the management and operation of agencies. It is assigned to the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes only as described in Code Section 50-4-3.

The inspector general will have jurisdiction over persons or agencies in the executive branch, as well as persons doing business with an agency or receiving state funding. The inspector general investigates complaints alleging fraud, waste, or corruption committed against or within an agency in the state, in addition to other duties assigned by the governor.

When investigating, the inspector general is authorized to issue subpoenas, enter the premises of any agency at any time without prior announcement, and employ peace officers to obtain, serve, and execute search warrants. The bill compels agencies to cooperate with any investigation, and provides

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a cause for discipline to any employee who knowingly fails to comply with an investigation. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the inspector general will issue a report to the Office of the Governor.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Bo Hatchett (50th) Judiciary

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

SB 64

Birth Certificate; issuance of a copy of the original birth certificate to certain adult persons who were adopted; provide
Bill Summary: SB 64 allows an adult who had been adopted to request and receive a copy of their original Georgia birth certificate following payment of a fee. The copy will indicate it is not a certified copy. A parent, sibling, or descendant of a deceased person may receive a copy of the decedent's birth certificate under the same procedure.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Randy Robertson (29th) Judiciary

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

SB 66

Superior Courts; Atlantic Judicial Circuit; additional judge; provide
Bill Summary: SB 66 increases the number of superior court judges in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit from four to five. The fifth judge will be appointed for a term beginning July 1, 2023, and an election will take place at the 2024 nonpartisan judicial election.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Billy Hickman (4th) Judiciary

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

SB 148

Nonprofit Corporations; comprehensively revise, simplify, and modernize said chapter
Bill Summary: SB 148 provides comprehensive revisions to the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code, including updates, clarifications, and modernizations. Sections are updated to account for grammatical corrections, new definitions, changes from the Georgia Business Code for consistency, and changes for consistency with operations of Secretary of State and Attorney General's offices.

The bill revises quorum requirements of nonprofit corporations to be a majority of the voting power unless bylaws provide otherwise, and requires that the secretary of a nonprofit be a separate person from the chief executive officer. Executive directors are to be designated as officers, unless articles provide otherwise, and are subject to duties of care and good faith. Executive directors are also subject to conflict of interest rules. The minimum number of directors in non-member nonprofits is revised from one to three, and directors are afforded an express right of access to corporate information and an ability to enforce that right in court. Directors are afforded the same indemnification protections for nonprofits as are provided in the business code.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. John Kennedy (18th) Judiciary

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

Judiciary Non-Civil Committee

SB 42

Human Trafficking Hotline Information; model notice requirements; increase the fine for failure to comply
Bill Summary: SB 42 revises the penalty for businesses violating the requirement that businesses post signage making people aware of the human trafficking hotline. A law enforcement officer is required to notify a business of its noncompliance, and the owner is required to comply within 30 days of receipt of the notice. Currently, the punishment is discretionary, although the bill changes it to mandatory.

Further, the fine is revised from being a maximum fine of $500 to instead be between $500 and

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$1,000. Upon a second or subsequent offense, it is still a high and aggravated misdemeanor, but the bill clarifies that the fine is between $1,000 and $5,000. Currently, that fine is listed as a maximum of $5,000 without a minimum.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Mike Hodges (3rd) Judiciary Non-Civil

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

SB 44

Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; mandatory minimum penalties for violations; provide
Bill Summary: SB 44 clarifies that it is unlawful for a person to indirectly through another person: cause, encourage, solicit, recruit, or coerce another to become a member of a criminal street gang; to participate in a criminal street gang; or to participate in criminal gang activity. The bill defines "dangerous weapon", "firearm", "hazardous object", and "leader". Under Section II, the default penalty for violating O.C.G.A. 16-15-4 is a felony with increased imprisonment of between five and 20 years, to be served consecutively with other sentences, and with a mandatory minimum of five years.

If a person recruits others to join a criminal street gang and the violation involves a person who is under 17 years old or a person who has a disability, then that person is subject to imprisonment of between 10 years and 20 years for a first offense, which must be served consecutively and with a mandatory minimum of 10 years. Upon a second or subsequent offense, the penalty is imprisonment of between 15 years and 25 years, which must be served consecutively and with a mandatory minimum of 15 years. A mandatory minimum sentence imposed under this offense is unable to be departed from by a court.

A court can only depart from a mandatory minimum sentence if a district attorney or the attorney general agree and the convicted person provides substantial assistance in the identification, arrest, or conviction, of other members of the criminal street gang. The individual must also meet five different requirements to be eligible, and if a judge departs from the mandatory minimum, then they must specify on the record the circumstances for the reduction. This decision is appealed by the state.

The bill adds an extra condition to when a judge can issue a bond on a person's own recognizance, or unsecured judicial release. To be eligible, the release must be noted on the release order. The person must not be charged with a bail restricted offense. The person must not have been convicted of an offense of bail jumping within the past five years. The person must not have had a bench warrant issued for their arrest based on a failure to appear within the past five years, unless the warrant was recalled or the offense was a nonserious traffic offense.

A person can contest their ineligibility for unsecured judicial release on the basis that their criminal history record is inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading. If it is contested, the prosecutor bears the burden of establishing the person's ineligibility. A judge can also issue an unsecured judicial release for pretrial release or diversion if it is noted on the release order and the person is not charged with a bail restricted offense. A judge is only required to consider the accused's criminal history record that is available at that time.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Bo Hatchett (50th) Judiciary Non-Civil

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 60

Secondary Metals Recyclers; it shall be illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell or attempt to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell; provide
Bill Summary: Section 1-1 of Senate Bill 591 amends O.C.G.A. 10-1-350 to create new definitions for "copper wire," "registered agent," "used communications copper," and "used utility wire." The bill amends O.C.G.A. 10-1-351 to define the term "used, detached catalytic converter."
Section 1-2 of the bill makes it a crime to purchase, solicit for the purchase of, or advertise for the purchase of a used, detached catalytic converter, or any non-ferrous metal parts of a catalytic

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converter, unless such person is a registered secondary metals recycler. Further, it is unlawful for any person to buy, possess, transport, or sell, a used, detached catalytic converter or any non-ferrous metal parts of a catalytic converter, unless such person is authorized to under O.C.G.A. 10-1-351(c) and is in possession of the required registrations and licenses. Each unlawfully possessed or obtained used, detached catalytic converter is a separate offense.

Section 1-3 requires secondary metals recyclers to maintain a record of the documentation of a cash transaction involving regulated metal property.

Under Section 1-4, secondary metals recyclers are allowed to pay in cash, but are prohibited from: paying any seller more than $100 in cash for any transaction, limited to two per seller, per day, per registered location; and paying cash to any seller for catalytic converters or coils, used utility wire, used communications copper, copper wire, or a battery. This section does not apply to transactions between business entities, unless that transaction is related to catalytic converters.

Section 1-5 makes O.C.G.A. 10-1-358 applicable to catalytic converters, which relates to entities that are exempt from the Article 14, Chapter 1, of Title 10.

Section 1-6 allows a sheriff's office to: 1) charge $200 for renewals of annual registrations of secondary metal recyclers; 2) require a valid business license; 3) require a registered agent to submit to a criminal background check and fingerprinting; 4) deny the registration or renewal if the person's registration has been revoked in another county, the information provided was false, or if the background check revealed a previous conviction of a metal theft offense more than three times in a five-year period; 5) revoke the registration of a secondary metal recycler's registered agent if the agent has been convicted of a felony in the previous five years under Title 10 ("Commerce and Trade"), Chapter 1 ("Selling and Other Trade Practices"), Article 14 ("Secondary Metals Recyclers"); 6) require secondary metals recyclers to provide a customer identification number for the current database contractor maintained by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; and 7) require a secondary metals recycler to submit a signed and sworn statement saying the business license or registration has not been revoked during the past year and that the agent has not been convicted of a metal theft offense in the previous year.

Section 1-7 adds a felony penalty when the regulated metal property is unlawfully obtained and results in property damage exceeding $1,500. This section also clarifies that each unlawfully possessed or obtained used, detached catalytic converter is a separate offense.

Section 1-8 makes a used, catalytic converter that is possessed in violation of O.C.G.A. 10-1-351(d) and any vehicle used in the transportation of that catalytic converter subject to civil forfeiture.

Section 1-9 requires secondary metals recyclers to provide a statement to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation regarding whether their registration or business license has been revoked, suspended, or canceled in the previous year. The section also requires each recycler to submit to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation a receipt of each purchase of a used, catalytic converter or any nonferrous metal parts from an industrial account or secondary metal recycler. The report must include the name and address of the seller; the date, time, and place of the transaction; and the number of used, detached catalytic converters purchased.

Part II removes limitations on how payments can be made for regulated metal property by secondary metal recyclers under O.C.G.A. 10-1-355.

Part III provides the effective dates of the bill. Part III and all of Part I, except for Section 1-4, are effective January 1, 2024. Part II is effective January 1, 2026.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Bo Hatchett (50th) Judiciary Non-Civil

Committee Action:

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SB 181

Georgia Technology Authority; authority to conduct certain fingerprint criminal background checks of all current and prospective employees; require
Bill Summary: SB 181 allows the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) to require fingerprint criminal background checks of employees and applicants for employment who will have access to or be in proximity to IT systems that normally are not intended to provide direct access to tax documents but that may provide such access. Record checks must be made at least once every five years.

The GTA can also require fingerprint criminal background checks of contractors and subcontractors, or applicants for those roles, who are reasonably anticipated to have access to, be in physical proximity to, or be in IT-related proximity to tax documents. Record checks must be made at least once every 10 years.

On January 1, 2025, the GTA will have the ability to conduct fingerprint criminal background checks of all current and prospective employees, regardless of the position's proximity to tax documents.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Chuck Payne (54th) Judiciary Non-Civil

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

Motor Vehicles Committee

SB 35

Special License Plates; specialty license plate honoring Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc; establish
Bill Summary: SB 35 changes the design of specialty license plates for retired members of the reserve and Georgia National Guard by displaying "Retired" in lieu of the county of issuance.

The bill allows amateur radio operators with an unrevoked or expired license to receive one free specialty license plate.

The bill revises the criteria for ad valorem taxation exemption for disabled veterans.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Nikki Merritt (9th) Motor Vehicles

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

Public Health Committee

SB 140

Hospitals; the treatment of gender dysphoria in minors performed in hospitals and other licensed healthcare facilities; prohibit certain surgical procedures
Bill Summary: SB 140 prohibits the use of sex reassignment surgeries and hormone replacement therapies on minors in a licensed institution for the treatment of gender dysphoria. Exceptions include treatment of sex development disorders, androgen insensitivity syndrome, and other medical conditions. Additionally, minors who began hormone replacement therapies before July 1, 2023 are exempt. Licensed physicians in violation will be held administratively responsible by the medical board.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Carden Summers (13th) Public Health

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

Regulated Industries Committee
SB 195 "Freedom to Work Act"; enact Bill Summary: SB 195 requires a professional licensing board or other board to issue an expedited license by endorsement to an active duty member of the U.S. military, or that person's spouse: 1)
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holds a current license to practice the profession or trade in another state with a similar scope of practice; 2) has held that license for at least one year; 3) is in good standing in the other state; 4) does not have a pending complaint or allegation before a governmental entity in that state regarding unprofessional conduct or an alleged crime; 5) does not have a disqualifying criminal record; 6) passes any required examination; and 7) pays all applicable fees required by the professional licensing board or other board.

A service member or their spouse can apply for a license by endorsement based on work experience in another state when they: 1) worked in a profession, business, or trade in another state that does not require a license to regulate the occupation but in which Georgia does; 2) worked in a profession, business, or trade in another state for at least three years; 3) does not have a pending complaint or allegation before a governmental entity in that state regarding unprofessional conduct or an alleged crime; 4) does not have a disqualifying criminal record; 5) passes any required examination; and 6) pays all applicable fees required by the professional licensing board or other board.

Expedited licenses by endorsement must be issued within 30 days from the date of receipt of the application, and required documents and information. These licenses are only valid in Georgia and do not make the licensee eligible to work in another state under an interstate compact or reciprocity agreement, unless otherwise provided. The bill repeals O.C.G.A. 43-50-42, which provided for issuance and renewal of temporary licenses for transitioning service members who are within 24 months of retirement or 12 months of separation.

The effective date of this bill is March 1, 2024.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Larry Walker III (20th) Regulated Industries

Committee Action:

03-14-2023 Do Pass

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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.legis.ga.gov to view all upcoming events.

Wednesday - March 15, 2023 8:00 AM INSURANCE COMMITTEE (House) 8:00 AM Governmental Affairs State & Local Government Subcommittee
(House) 8:00 AM Ways & Means Sales Tax Subcommittee (House) 8:15 AM Ways & Means Public Finance & Policy Subcommittee (House) 8:30 AM EDUCATION COMMITTEE (House) 9:00 AM RULES COMMITTEE (House) 10:00 AM FLOOR SESSION (LD 34) (House)
1:00 PM HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE (House) 1:00 PM PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE (House) 1:00 PM Judiciary Non-Civil Hong Subcommittee (House) 1:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE (House) 2:00 PM JUVELILE JUSTICE COMMITTEE (House) 2:00 PM HUMAN RELATIONS & AGING COMMITTEE (House) 3:00 PM GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (House) 3:00 PM HEALTH COMMITTEE (House) 3:00 PM INDUSTRY & LABOR COMMITTEE (House) 4:00 PM SPECIAL RULES COMMITTEE (House)

606 CLOB VIDEO Agenda 415 CLOB VIDEO Agenda
403 CAP VIDEO Agenda 403 CAP VIDEO Agenda 515 CLOB VIDEO Agenda 341 CAP VIDEO Agenda House VIDEO Chamber 606 CLOB VIDEO Agenda 515 CLOB VIDEO Agenda 132 CAP VIDEO Agenda 506 CLOB VIDEO Agenda 415 CLOB VIDEO Agenda 406 CLOB VIDEO Agenda 606 CLOB VIDEO Agenda 403 CAP VIDEO Agenda 506 CLOB VIDEO Agenda 406 CLOB VIDEO

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