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FIRST READERS IN HOUSE FRIDAY, January 16, 1998

Any bills not listed in sequence indicate those prefiled but not introduced.
HB 1116. By: Representatives Golden of the 177th, Jamieson of the 22nd, Royal of the 164th, Floyd of the 138th and Barfoot of the 155th: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of Georgia taxable net income, so as to provide for a deduction with respect to certain health insurance costs of self-employed individuals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS
HB 1124. By: Representatives Williams of the 83rd and Bannister of the 77th: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-48.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the tangible personal property inventory exemption, so as to require certain comprehensive and consolidated hearings or appeals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS
HB 1125. By: Representatives Williams of the 83rd and Day of the 153rd: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equalization of assessments with respect to uniform property tax administration and equalization, so as to require the use of generally acceptable accounting principles in appraisal procedures; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS
HB 1130. By: Representatives Williams of the 83rd, Everett of the 163rd; Powell of the 23rd, McCall of the 90th, Bannister of the 77th and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide for a short title; to define certain terms; to provide for the certification of telecommunications companies which bill for or solicit intrastate telecommunications services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on INDUSTRY
HB 1294. By: Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Hudson of the 156th: A BILL to amend Chapter 17 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coin operated amusement machines, so as to redefine a term used in such chapter; to correct a cross reference; to change the provisions relating to the display of stickers issued for coin operated amusement machines; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS

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HB 1295. By: Representative Jamieson of the 2?nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 2-6-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of soil and water conservation district supervisors, so as to change certain provisions regarding surety bonds; to provide for a summary of certain financial data; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT

HB 1296. By: Representative Barnes of the 33rd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician's assistants, and respiratory care, so as to provide for a statement of purpose; to provide for applicability of a certain continuing education requirement; to revise the laws relating to the practice of medicine and the laws relating to physician's assistants; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Medical Board; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on HEALTH & ECOLOGY

HB 1297. By: Representative Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, so as to provide penalties for the willful refusal to provide access to public records or the willful refusal to allow the examination or copying of records; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY

HB 1298. By: Representatives Sauder of the 29th, Franklin of the 39th, cooper of the 31st, Parsons of the 40th, Manning of the 32nd and others: A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the method of filling vacancies on the Board of Education of Cobb County, so as to provide for the timing of a special election to fill vacancies; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOCAL

HB 1299. By: Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Parham of the 122nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 13 of Title 43' of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instructors in driver training and operators of driver training schools, so as to change certain provisions relating to exceptions from operation of chapter; and fot other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on MOTOR VEHICLES

HB 1300. By: Representatives Walker of the 87th and Johnson of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment and qualifications for the House of Representatives, so as to provide for the description of representative districts 84 and 87; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on LEGISLATIVE

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HB 1301. By: Representative Jamieson of the 22nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 2-6-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of soil and water conservation districts and supervisors, so as to change certain provisions regarding certain soil conservation, erosion control, or erosion prevention projects; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT
HB 1302. By: Representative Williams of the 63rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to domestic relations, so as to clarify that any action by a church or religious organization can have no effect on the legal rights of a child of such a marriage; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
HB 1303. By: Representative Jones of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Section 14-3-1041 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures for the amendment of articles of incorporation of nonprofit corporations, so as to provide that any nonprofit corporation which amends its articles of incorporation shall operate as a for profit corporation without making provision for the distribution of its assets as provided by law shall be ineligible to contract with the state for the provision of private health insurance to certain uninsured children; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
HB 1304. By: Representative Hudgens of the 24th: A BILL to amend Code Section 32-6-75 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on outdoor advertising which is otherwise authorized by Code Sections 32-6-72 and 32-6-73, so as to change the provisions relating to signage near a public park, public playground, public recreation area, public forest, scenic area, or cemetery; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION
HB 1305. By: Representative Polak of the 67th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance, so as to provide for a mileage-based system of auto emission inspection payments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT
HB 1306. By: Representative Polak of the 67th: A BILL to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accusations, so as to provide that a defendant charged with theft by receiving stolen property or possession of a firearm by a convicted felon or first offender probationer may be tried upon an accusation in certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on SPECIAL JUDICIARY
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HB 1307. By: Represe'ntatives Martin of the 47th, Allen of the 11 7th, Hecht of the 97th, Teper of the 61st and naga.s of the 64th.: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Child Support Reco'!"ery Act," so as to change the provisions relating to reporting of persons hired or returning to work; and for other purposea.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
HB 1308. By: Representatives Martin of the 47th., Teper of the 61st and Ragas of the 64th: A BILL to amend Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alim.onyand child 5upport;generally, so as to provide for a family support registry and for duties, powers, and functions relating thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
HB 1309. By: Representative Clark of the 3rd: A BILL to provide a homestead exemption frofu all Catoosa County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 75 years of age or over; a.nd for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING ~ COMMUNITY AFFAtns LOCAL
HB 1310. By: Representative Clark of the 3rd: A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from a.ll" Catoosa County a.d valorem taxes in the amount of the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who are 62 years of age Of',over and who have an annual household income of $14,000.00 or less; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS -
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HB 131l. By: Representatives Day of the 153rd, Bannister of the 77th, Davis of the 60th and stephens of the 150th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government bUdgets and audits, so as to, require units "Of, local government to prepare ten-year estimations of costs with respect to certain projects; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
HB 1312. By: Representatives Day of the, 153rd, ,E\Terett of the 163rd, Bannister of the 77th, Davis of the 60th and Stephens ,of the" 150th: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemptions, so as to provide a homestead exefuption to senior citizens with respect to state ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS
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HB 1313. By: Representatives Day of the 153rd, Everett of the 163rd, Bannister of the 77th, Davis of the 60th and Stephens of the 150th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding the manner and time of making the state ad valorem tax levy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS
HB 1314. By: Representatives Day of the 153rd, Bannister of the 77th, Davis of the 60th and Stephens of the 150th: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to provide for a homestead exemption from all ad valorem taxation in this state in an amount equal to the amount of the assessed value of that homestead for the taxable year immediately preceding the taxable year in which that exemption is first granted to a resident for certain residents of each county who have annual incomes not exceeding $60,000.00; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS
HB 1315. By: Representatives Purcell of the 147th, DeLoach of the 172nd, Lane of the 146th, Hanner of the 159th, Mosley of the 171st and others: A BILL to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to define certain terms; to provide for resident and nonresident commercial food shrimp cast netting licenses; to provide for the reporting of certain information relating to commercial fishing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on GAME, FISH & PARKS
HB 1316. By: Representatives Ragas of the 64th, Davis of the 60th, Dix of the 76th, Bordeaux of the 151st, Jones of the 71st and others: A BILL to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dismissal and renewal of civil cases may be recommenced in federal court if such a recommencement is not prohibited by federal law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
HB 1317. By: Representatives Ragas of the 64th, Joyce of the 1st, Maddox of the 72nd and Randall of the 127th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to indictments, so as to provide that the counsel of a person charged with a felony shall have the right to be present when evidence is presented to the grand jury seeking an indictment against such person; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on SPECIAL JUDICIARY
HB 1318. By: Representatives Holland of the 157th, Jenkins of the 110th and Buck of the 135th: A BILL to amend Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and estates, so as to provide that the loss of a will creates a rebuttable presumption that the testator intended to revoke the will; to provide a procedure for overcoming such presumption; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
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HB 1319. By: Representative Mann of the 5th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals, so as to require hospitals to make available certain drugs for surgeries or provide notices regarding why such drugs are not necessary or available; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on HEALTH & ECOLOGY

HB 1320.
By: Representatives DeLoach of the 172nd, Tillman of the 173rd and Scarlett of the 174th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 28-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment of the House of Representatives and qualifications of its members, so as to change the composition of certain House districts; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on LEGISLATIVE

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HB 1321.
By: Representatives Irvin of the 45th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Evans of the 28th, Mills of the 21st, Crews of the 78th and others: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the departments of audits and accounts, so as to provide for performance audits and reports of budget units in state government; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS

HB 1322. By: Representatives Williams of the 83rd and. Day of the 153rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to publication of ad valorem tax rates, so as toprovide for additional required information to be published; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS

HB 1323. By: Representatives Martin of the 47th, Allen of the 117th, Hecht of the 97th, Ragas of the 64th, Bordeaux of the 151st and others: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state funded local indigent defense programs, so as to provide for the utilization of private funds by the Georgia Indigent Defense Council; and for other
purposes.

Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY

HB 1324. By: Representative Jamieson of the 22nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation or property, so as to provide that motor vehicles shall be divided into two distinct and separate subclasses of tangible property for purposes of ad valorem taxation with one subclass including heavy-duty equipment motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS

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HB 1325. By: Representative Birdsong of the 123rd: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans' civil service preference, so as to provide priority in programs of job training and employment assistance for certain veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on DEFENSE & VETERANS AFFAIRS
HB 1326. By: Representatives Jones of the 7lst and Randall of the 127th: 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 prohibit the Department of Medical Assistance from adopting or administering a state plan that includes the requirement of a marketing enrollment coordinator as the means for the marketing to or the enrolling of Medicaid recipients into a health maintenance organization; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on HEALTH & ECOLOGY
HB 1327. By: Representatives Smith of the. 109th, Howard of the 118th, Bannister of the 77th and Martin of the 47th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-3-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the admissibility of medical reports, so as to provide that the provisions of said Code section shall not be applicable to workers' compensation claims; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation, so as to provide for criminal penalties for willful retention of income benefits to which an employee is not entitled; and for other purposos.
Referred to the Committee on INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
HB 1328. By: Representatives Williams of the 83rd, Barnard of the 154th, Westmoreland of the 104th, Coleman of the 80th and Dobbs of the 92nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 17-10-16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imprisonment for life without parole, so as to provide that a person who is convicted of the murder of a peace officer, corrections employee, fireman, or school teacher while engaged in the performance of his or her official duties may be sentenced to death or to life without parole; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
HB 1329. By: Representative Joyce of the 1st: A BILL to amend Chapter 7 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Family-Planning Services Act," so as to prohibit certain state and local agencies from providing contraceptives which have as a primary medically recognized usage the inducing of a spontaneous abortion; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on HEALTH & ECOLOGY
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HR 811. By: Representatives Floyd of the 138th, Reaves of the 178th, Purcell of the 147th, James of the 140th, McCall of the 90th and others: A RESOLUTION urging the Secretary of Agriculture and the Congress of the United States to take appropriate action to have the State of Georgia declared an agricultural disaster area; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER AFFAIRS
HR 812. By: Representatives Barnard of the 154th, Lee of the 94th, Murphy of the 18th, Buck of the 135th, Coleman of the 142nd and others: A RESOLUTION designating the Dewey D. Rush Highway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION
HR 813. By: Representatives Barnes of the 33rd and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION honoring Honorable George T. Smith and designating a portion of Georgia Highways 112 and 93 as the "George T. Smith Highway"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION
HR 814. By: Representatives Day of the 153rd, Tolbert of the 25th, Bannister of the 77th, Davis of the 60th and Stephens of the 150th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to eliminate the annual levy of state ad valorem taxes on certain tangible property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS
HR 815. By: Representatives Day of the 153rd, Bannister of the 77th, Davis of the 60th and Stephens of the 150th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general or local law for limitations upon the rate of increase of the ad valorem tax millage rate and value of property for certain purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS
HR 816. By: Representatives Day of the 153rd, Bannister of the 77th, Davis of the 60th and Stephens of the 150th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize, upon approval in a local referendum, the freezing of existing residential real property values and to provide that residential real property and interests therein shall be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes at their fair market value as of the date of the owner's acquisition thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS
HR 817. By: Representatives Irvin of the 45th, Mueller of the 152nd, Crews of the 78th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Evans of the 28th and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that certain appropriated state funds will not lapse and may be expended for performance bonuses and other purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS
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