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FIRST READERS IN HOUSE MONDAY, March 17, 1997

HB 1015. By: Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Grindley of the 35th, Shipp of the 38th, Bradford of the 30th, Wiles of the 34th and others: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to railroad crossings, so as to authorize counties and municipalities to seek injunctions and damages, including attorney's fees, for a railroad's violating its duty to permit passage at certain railroad crossings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
HB 1016. By: Representatives Allen of the 117th, Anderson of the 116th, Howard of the 118th, Williams of the 114th, Connell of the 115th and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the City Court of Richmond County, now the State Court of Richmond County, so as to create a second division of the State Court of Richmond County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
HB 1017. By: Representative Hudgens of the 24th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the board of commissioners of Madison County, so as to eliminate a provision relating to mandatory retirement of county employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
HB 1018. By: Representative Ponder of the 160th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Brinson in Decatur County to provide for additional and supplemental powers of the town; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
HB 1019. By: Representatives Allen of the 117th, Anderson of the 116th, Howard of the 118th, Williams of the 114th, Connell of the 115th and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Richmond County, so as to provide that the solicitor-general of the state court shall be a full-time solicitor-general holding office on the effective date of this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL

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HB 1020. By: Representatives Allen of the !17th, Anderson of the !16th, Howard of the 118th, Williams of the 114th, Connell of the 115th and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the City Court of Richmond county, now the State Court of Richmond County, so as to provide for an addition~! judge of the state court and for that judge's appointment, election, terms, powers, duties, jurisdictions, ~rivileges, immunities, qualifications, and compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
HB 1021. By: Representatives Snow of the 2nd, Joyce of the 1st and Perry of the 11th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Walker County, so as to change the compensation of the secretary of the judge of the state court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
HB 1022. By: Representative Floyd of the !38th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Pulaski County and consolidating and restating provisions of law relative thereto, so as to provide for th~ nortpartisan election of members without a prior nonpartisan primary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAiRS LOCAL
HB 1023. By: Representative Floyd of the 138th: A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from certain Crisp County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead of certain residents of that school district; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
HB 1024. By: Representative Poag of the 6th: A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from certain Murray County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead of certain residents of that county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
HB 1025. By: Representative Poag of the 6th: A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from certain Murray County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $4,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead of certain residents of that county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
HB 1026. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend the "Haralson County Water Authority Act," so as to change provisions relating to purchasing and sales by the authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
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HB 1027. By: Representative Sims of the 167th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of education of Coffee County, so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
HB 1028. By: Representatives Bates of the 179th and Ponder of the 160th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Bainbridge, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
HB 1029. By: Representative Lee of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to reincorporate the City of Forest Park in the County of Clayton," so as to provide for a city council; to provide for elections and council districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
HB 1030. By: Representatives Golden of the 177th, Shaw of the 176th and Reaves of the !78th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Lowndes County, so as to change the composition of that board and provide for districts, elections, qualifications, terms, vacancies, powers, duties, voting and quorum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
HB 1031. By: Representatives Bordeaux of the 151st, Mueller of the 152nd, Dixon of the 150th and Pelote of the 149th: A BILL to amend the several Acts relating to and incorporating the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, so as to change the provisions relating to the authority and jurisdiction of the City Manager of the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
HB 1032. By: Representatives Bordeaux of the 151st, Mueller of the 152nd, Dixon of the 150th and Pelote of the 149th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a chief judge of the Recorder's Court of Chatham County, so as to provide that the chief judge shall be responsible for the supervision of the director of the recorder's court and the director shall report to the chief judge or his or her designee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL
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HR 526. By: Representatives Smyre of the !36th, Porter of the 143rd, Walker of the !41st, Lee of the 94th, Taylor of the 134th and others: A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Information Technology as it relates to technical institutes and public libraries; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on RULES
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SENATE FIRST READERS IN HOUSE MONDAY, March 17, 1997
SB 33. By: Senator Boshears of the 6th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the merit system of personnel administration generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to purposes and principles; to change certain prov1s1ons relating to composition of classified and unclassified service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
SB 56. By: Senators Boshears of the 6th, Blitch of the 7th, Ragan of the 11th and others: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reimbursement of counties for expenses of capital felony prosecutions, so as to change the basis, time, and manner for calculation of county capital felony expenses which are eligible for reimbursement; to specify which expenses are eligible for reimbursement; to change the definition of certain terms and delete a defined term; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
SB 63. By: Senator James of the 35th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for creation of a special and distinctive license plate promoting and encouraging recycling; to provide for fees; to provide for dedication of such fees to the trust fund; to provide for authority of the commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on MOTOR VEHICLES
SB 82. By: Senator James of the 35th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for the authority of the department of public safety to make licenses readily distinguishable for persons convicted of DUI offenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC SAFETY
SB 92. By: Senators Abernathy of the 38th, Taylor of the 12th, Walker of the 22nd and others: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student discipline, so as to provide for a student code of conduct to be adopted by each local board of education; to provide m1n1mum prov1s1ons of each student code of conduct; to provide for disciplinary actions against students who violate the code of conduct; to provide for acts constituting misconduct which may be punishable by expulsion or suspension; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION
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SB 141. By: Senators Bowen of the 13th and Streat of the 19th: A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide that the Department of Public Safety and its employees are excluded from any grievance procedure promulgated by the rules or regulations of any other department, agency, or board of state government including the State Personnel Board or the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC SAFETY
SB 172. By: Senator Starr of the 44th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "State Properties Code," so as to change the provisions relating to the membership and organization of the State Properties Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE INSTITUTIONS & PROPERTY
SB 187. By: Senators James of the 35th, Ralston of the 51st, Gillis of the 20th and others: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general prov1s1ons relative to child custody proceedings, so as to provide a presumption of joint legal and physical custody; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a rebuttal of such presumption; to provide for the quantum of evidence required to rebut; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
SB 203. By: Senator Clay of the 37th: A BILL to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change the provisions relating to possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in a motor vehicle; to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess an open container of an alcoholic beverage while operating a motor vehicle or while a passenger in a motor vehicle; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on MOTOR VEHICLES
SB 262. By: Senators Stokes of the 43rd and Henson of the 55th: A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization of the executive branch of state government, so as to provide for job training and retraining programs for the benefit of state employees displaced by privatization of operations of state institutions; to provide for a feasibility study; to provide for implementation of an employee assistance program; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
SB 272. By: Senators Johnson of the 1st, Thompson of the 33rd and Taylor of the 12th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dimensions and weight of vehicles and loads, so as to change provisions applicable to vehicle length limitations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION
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SB 287. By: Senator Streat of the 19th: A BILL to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to deregulate the practice of nail care and esthetics but require the regulation of facilities in which such practice occurs; to deregulate schools of nail care and esthetics; to change the provisions relating to definitions and the composition of the State Board of Cosmetology; to require registration as a master cosmetologist in order to practice cosmetology; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on HEALTH & ECOLOGY
SB 297. By: Senators Hooks of the 14th, Walker of the 22nd, Perdue of the 18th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 45-12-178 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the ongoing review of state programs and functions, so as to change the provisions relating to listing such programs and when certain reports are due; to provide for duties of the research office of the Budgetary Responsibility Oversight Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS
SB 301. By: Senators Marable of the 52nd, Dean of the 31st and Streat of the 19th: A BILL to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts and purchases by public schools, so as to exempt certain energy cost savings measures from certain spending limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION
SB 304. By: Senators Middleton of the 50th, Henson of the 55th, Thomas of the lOth and others: A BILL to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977," so as to change the provisions regarding unlawful acts and penalties; to change the prov1s1ons relating to liens of the Department of Medical Assistance; to change the provisions relating to administrative hearings and appeals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
SB 324. By: Senator Cagle of the 49th: A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county property generally, so as to provide that certain county documents shall be stored within the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
SB 341. By: Senator Gochenour of the 27th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses to practice medicine, so as to provide that individuals have the right to be provided with any medical treatment desired or authorized under certain conditions; to provide immunity from disciplinary actions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on HEALTH & ECOLOGY
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SB 356. By: Senator Langford of the 29th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 37 of Ti~le 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for rehabilitation of an insurer, so as to change the priority of distribution of claims from an insurer's estate; to provide for a statement of intent; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on INSURANCE
SB 357. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Perdue of the 18th, Balfour of the 9th and others: A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abortion, so as to prohibit a particular abortion method; to provide for penalties, civil actions, and relief; to provide for exceptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on RULES
SB 366. By: Senator Johnson of the 2nd: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum as the official Georgia state civil rights museum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
SB 369. By: Senator Ralston of the 51st: A BILL to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to change the provisions relating to senior judges and Senior Appellate Court Justices and Judges serving as judges of the appellate courts; to change the provisions relating to compensation, travel, per diem, and pay allowances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
SB 370. By: Senator Ralston of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Section 5-6-35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cases requiring an application for appeal, so as to provide that appeals in all actions filed by prisoners pursuant to Code Section 42-12-8 shall be by application; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
SB 372. By: Senators Ralston of the 51st and Boshears of the 6th: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general prov1s1ons relative to venue, so as to provide for venue for joint or joint and several tortfeasors residing in different counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
SB 376. By: Senator Langford of the 29th: A BILL to amend Code Section 33-9-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rates of workers' compensation policies issued to business entities with majority interest held by the same person, so as to authorize the 'commissioner of Insurance to investigate certain complaints against insurers or workers' compensation group self-insurance funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
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SB 382. By: Senators Blitch of the 7th, Walker of the 22nd and Perdue of the 18th: A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the apportionment of the House of Representatives and the Senate and the qualification of members, so as to change the description of certain House and Senate districts; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on LEGISLATIVE

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REAPPORTIONMENT

CONGRESSIONAL

SB 383. By: Senator Blitch of the 7th: A BILL to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to authorize counties and municipal corporations to establish disability commissions; to provide for selection of the members of such commissions; to provide for the powers of such commissions; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

SR 72. By: Senators Johnson of the 2nd, Dean of the 31st, James of the
35th and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Driver's Education Study Committee;
and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on RULES

SR 178. By: Senators Fort of the 39th and Boshears of the 6th: A RESOLUTION urging the Surface Transportation Board of the United States Department of Transportation to take account of the needs of the public in consideration of any merger or acquisition involving
Conrail; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION

SR 200. By: Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Ralston of the 51st, Land of the 16th and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the use of juries of six persons in all civil trials; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY

SR 232. By: Senators Oliver of the 42nd, Perdue of the 18th, Land of the 16th and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on RULES

SR 286. By: Senator Thompson of the 33rd: A RESOLUTION directing the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority to undertake certain studies concerning passenger rail service; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on INDUSTRY

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SR 304. By: Senator Thompson of the 33rd: A RESOLUTION honoring the late L. G. Landers and designating the bridge separating Austell Road and Maxim Road (State Route 5) in the City of Austell as the "L. G. Landers Memorial Bridge"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION SR 305. By: Senator Thompson of the 33rd: A RESOLUTION honoring the late Walter H. Buce and designating the bridge carrying Mableton Parkway (State Route 139) over the Chattahoochee River at the Cobb County-Fulton County line as the "Walter H. Buce Memorial Bridge"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION
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