FIRST READERS IN HOUSE THURSDAY, APRIL 29,2010 FORTIETH LEGISLATIVE DAY 
HB 1521. By Representatives Smith of the 168th, Keen of the 179th, Williams of the 165th, Drenner of the 86th, Collins of the 27th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to repeal certain provisions; to transfer the Division of Rehabilitation Services from the Department of Labor to the Department of Community Affairs; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to transfer functions and personnel of the Division of Rehabilitation Services to the,Department of Community Affairs; to provide for the more efficient operation of the division; to amend definitions relating to the Division of Rehabilitation Services; to provide for legislative intent; to change references consistent with the transfer of provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. 
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 
HB 1522. By Representatives Smith of the 168th, and Hill of the 180th: A BILL to be cwsritled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for a program of tax refunds for companies creating new tourism attractions; to provide for a short title; to amend Code Section 48-8-6, relating to prohibition of political subdivisions from imposing various taxes and certain exemptions, so as to provide for a net exemption; to amend Code Section 36-82-61 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the "Revenue Bond Law," so as to provide for definitions; to provide that undertakings may include tourism and community development; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. 
Referred to the Committee on STATE PLANNING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 
HB 1523. By Representative Dobbs of the 53rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition of income tax, rate, computation, and exemptions, so as to provide for a tax credit for donations of interests in real property for public parks and recreation; to provide legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide for qualified donations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for tax credits; to provide for the use and transfer of credits; to provide for limitations; to provide for the determination of fair market value; to provide for application; to provide fbr related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. 
Referred to the Committee on WAYS & MEANS