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FIRST READERS IN HOUSE THURSDAY, February 1, 1996

*Denotes Rules Suspended.
HB 1545. By: Representative Sherrill of the 62nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 20-2-161.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the enrollment of high school students in postsecondary courses, so as to provide for payment by the state of tuition and other costs incurred by private high school pupils enrolled at eligible institutions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION
HB 1546. By: Representatives Polak of the 67th, Teper of the 61st, Hegstrom of the 66th, Shanahan of the 10th and Mobley of the 69th: A BILL to amend Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed restrictions, so as to provide for the establishment of school speed zones and provide for specific penalties for exceeding the posted speed limit in such zones; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION
HB 1547. By: Representatives Polak of the 67th, Teper of the 6lst, Hegstrom of the 66th, Smith of the l75th, Mobley of the 69th and others: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing and registration of motor vehicles in general, so as to state legislative findings; to provide for the issuance of special distinctive license plates recognizing and commemorating the activities of the Humane Society of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on MOTOR VEHICLES
HB 1548. By: Representative Coleman of the l42nd: A BILL to change the interest rates on bonds, notes, or other obligations of the Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
HB 1549. By: Representative Polak of the 67th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to juries, so as to provide that women with a child age four years or younger may be exempt from serving as a juror; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY

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HB 1550.

By: Representatives McBee Scoggins of the 24th:

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A BILL to amend Chapter 10 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund, so as to change the designation of state court

solicitor to solicitor-general; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on RETIREMENT

HB 1551.
By: Representative Burkhalter of the 41st:
A BILL to amend Chapter 67 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning proposal review procedures, so as to authorize the creation of certain elective review boards; to provide for districts and elections therefrom; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

HB 1552. By: Representatives Barnard of the l54th, Kinnamon of the 4th, Sauder of the 29th, DeLoach of the l72nd, Purcell of the l47th and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the parent and child relationship, so as to provide for court ordered reasonable visitation for grandparents in certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY

HB 1553. By: Representative Coleman of the l42nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-7.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assessment and taxation of standing timber, so as to provide for the assessment and taxation of such timber sold pursuant to certain preexisting instruments; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS

HB 1554. By: Representatives Porter of the l43rd, Smith of the 12th, Shanahan of the lOth and Lewis of the 14th: A BILL to amend Code Section 12-5-29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sewerage and waste disposal and related matters, so as to provide that no permits which authorize the
transfer of surface water from one river basin to another shall be issued until certain conditions are met; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT

*HB 1555. By: Representatives Chambless of the l63rd, Randall of the l27th and Crawford of the l29th: A BILL to amend Code Section 16-13-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of controlled substances or marijuana and penalties therefor, so as to change penalties for manufacture, delivery, distribution, dispensing, administering, selling, or possessing with intent to distribute certain controlled substances; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY

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HB 1556. By: Representatives Smith of the l69th and Mosley of the l7lst: A BILL to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide that a local Act providing for the reincorporation of certain areas may be enacted without regard to the proximity of an existing municipal corporation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
HB 1557. By: Representative Parrish of the l44th: A BILL to amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from requirements for licenses to carry certain weapons, so as to include district attorneys emeritus among those exemptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC SAFETY
HB 1558. By: Representatives Canty of the 52nd, Brooks of the 54th, Davis of the 48th, Heckstall of the 55th and McKinney of the 51st: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of tax assessors, so as to revise and change certain provisions regarding county boards of equalization; to provide that certain provisions shall apply to all such boards; to repeal certain provisions relating to additional boards in any county of this state having a population of 400,000 or more; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS
HB 1559. By: Representatives Canty of the 52nd, Davis of the 48th, Brooks of the 54th, Sinkfield of the 57th, Heckstall of the 55th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the time for making tax returns, so as to change certain provisions regarding the opening and closing of books in all counties having therein the greater part of a city having a population of more than 350,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS
HB 1560. By: Representatives Poston of the 3rd, Barnes of the 33rd, Holland of the 157th, Watts of the 26th, Bostick of the 165th and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation, so as to provide that a person may be convicted of the offense of conspiracy to commit a crime, as defined in Code Section 16-4-8, even if the crime which was the objective of the conspiracy was actually committed or completed in pursuance of the conspiracy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
HB 1561. By: Representatives Canty of the 52nd and Trense of the 44th: A BILL to amend Section 48-5-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the time for making tax returns, so as to change certain provisions regarding the opening and closing of books in all counties having therein the greater part of a city having a population of more than 350,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS
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HB 1562. By: Representative Canty of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of tax assessors, so as to revise and change certain provisions r~garding county boards of equalization; to provide that certain provisions shall apply to all such boards; to repeal certain provisions relating to additional boards in any county of this state having a population of 400,000 or more; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS

HB 1563. By: Representatives Epps of the 131st, Taylor of the 134th, O'Neal of the 75th, Hugley of the 133rd, Smith of the 175th and others: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education competencies and core curriculum, so as to provide for the development and implementation of a character curriculum in Georgia public schools; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on eDUCATION

HB 1564. By: Representatives Smith of the 169th, Holland of the 157th and
Perry of the 11th: A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated, relating to apportionment of the House of Representatives and the Senate, so as to change provisions relating to the
apportionment of said bodies; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on LEGISLATIVE

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HR 931. By: Representatives Royal of the l64th, Coleman of the l42nd, Sinkfield of the 57th, Martin of the 47th, Smyre of the l36th and others: A RESOLUTION urging implementation of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) for the delivery of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) benefits, Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), and food stamps by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, as a participant in the Southern Alliance of States (SAS), and in collaboration with the United States Department of the Treasury, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Health and Human Services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on CHILDREN & YOUTH
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SENATE FIRST READERS IN HOUSE THURSDAY, February 1, 1996
SB 348. By: Senator Ralston of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to in whom parental power lies, how such power 1S lost, and recovery for homicide of a child, so as to provide for additional grounds upon which parental power may be lost; to provide for a standard for loss of parental power; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
SB 505. By: Senator Henson of the 55th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the exemption of drivers 21 years of age or over from the requirement for a learner's permit while taking instruction from a licensed driving instructor so as to remove the automatic date of repeal or "sunset" date of said Act; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on MOTOR VEHICLES
SB 510. By: Senators Ragan of the 11th, Hooks of the 14th, Burton of the 5th and others: A BILL to amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to establish the Technology Related Assistance Trust Fund for Individuals with Disabilities and the Technology Related Assistance Trust Fund for Individuals with Disabilities Commission; to provide for the membership of the Technology Related Assistance Trust Fund for Individuals with Disabilities Commission and its powers, duties, and compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
SB 515. By: Senators Brown of the 26th, Scott of the 36th and Ray of the 19th: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits and temporary licenses, so as to extend the driving privileges of certain 15 year old persons who have previously been issued a permit at 14 years of age under Code Section 40-5-22; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on MOTOR VEHICLES
SB 530. By: Senator Gillis of the 20th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to hunting, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to hunt while intoxicated; to define a certain term; to provide for blood alcohol concentration tests; to provide certain presumptions; to provide for an implied consent to test; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on GAME, FISH & PARKS
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SB 532. By: Senators Boshears of the 6th and Kemp of the 3rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardians of incapacitated adults, so as to change which physicians and psychologists may make certain affidavits and perform certain evaluations and change the time for conducting certain emergency hearings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
SB 534. By: Senators Boshears of the 6th, Kemp of the 3rd and Blitch of the 7th: A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 31, the "Georgia Medical Consent Law", so as to provide for emergency nonconsensual custody, transport, and medical treatment for persons who are in imminent danger of death as a result of attempted suicide; to provide for definitions; to provide for immunity from liability; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on HEALTH & ECOLOGY
SB 544. By: Senator Langford of the 29th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances in criminal cases, so as to change provisions relating to deposit of driver's licenses in lieu of bail in traffic and motor vehicle cases; to provide for driver's license display in lieu of bail instead of driver's license deposit; to provide for recordation of license number by the apprehending officer; to provide for suspension of license upon failure to appear; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on MOTOR VEHICLES
SB 554. By: Senators Henson of the 55th and Madden of the 47th: A BILL to amend Chapter 41 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lead poisoning prevention, so as to provide that the Department of Natural Resources may designate the environmental protection division to perform certain duties; to provide that implementation of certain lead paint abatement certification programs shall be contingent upon the promulgation of certain federal regulations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT
SB 568. By: Senators Taylor of the 12th, Brown of the 26th and Middleton of the 50th: A BILL to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change a certain definition; to change certain provisions relating to implied consent to chemical tests; to change certain provisions regarding suspension of a driver's license for refusal of testing to determine the presence of alcohol or drugs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on SPECIAL JUDICIARY
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SB 583. By: Senators Ragan of the 11th, Middleton of the 50th, Cagle of the 49th and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 11 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to seeds and plants, so as to sUbstantially rewrite the laws of this state relating to seed; to provide for definitions; to repeal certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to labeling of seeds; to change the provisions relating to the required contents of labels; to change the provisions relating to prohibited acts and to provide for additional prohibitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER AFFAIRS
SB 586. By: Senators Bowen of the 13th, Oliver of the 42nd, Perdue of the 18th and others: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state highway system, so as to provide that no outdoor advertising depicting obscene material shall be allowed; to restrict outdoor advertising of commercial establishments where nudity is exhibited; to provide for legislative intent; to define a certain term; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION
SB 588. By: Senators Dean of the 31st, Marable of the 52nd, Ray of the 19th and others: A BILL to amend Part 10 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority Act," so as to change the provisions relating to the general powers of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority; to authorize such authority to expend available funds for the meals, entertainment, and incidental expenses of bona fide prospects; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
SB 604. By: Senator Johnson of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Section 52-7-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to boating safety zones, so as to provide that certain restrictions on the operation of watercraft shall not apply to certain licensed events; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on GAME, FISH & PARKS
SB 628. By: Senators Oliver of the 42nd, Farrow of the 54th, Ralston of the 51st and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 23 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to court-annexed alternative dispute resolution, so as to change the short title; to change the composition of boards of trustees of county funds for alternative dispute resolution programs; to provide for immunity for members of such boards and other personnel acting in a policy making capacity; to change provisions relating to the surety bonds of secretary-treasurers of such boards; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
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SR 391. By: Senators Ragan of the 11th, Hooks of the 14th, Burton of the 5th and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the Technology Related Assistance Trust Fund for Individuals with Disabilities; to authorize the appropriation of funds for the purposes of such fund; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS
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