FIRST READERS IN HOUSE THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 THIRTY-NINTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
HB 1253. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Thomas of the 39th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Cannon of the 58th, and Beasley-Teague of the 65th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to revise the offense of unlawful conduct during 9-1-1 call to include bias motivations in calling or otherwise contacting 9-1-1; to provide for a criminal penalty; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for a cause of action against persons who knowingly cause a peace officer to arrive at a location, owing to false reporting or bias purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY NON-CIVIL
HB 1254. By Representative McLaurin of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to covenants and warranties, so as to provide that a general warranty of title shall not limit or encumber rights arising from the relationship of landlord and tenant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY
HB 1255. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Clark of the 108th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Moore of the 95th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-4-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorization of arrests, use of deadly force, adoption or promulgation of conflicting regulations, policies, ordinances, and resolutions, and authority of nuclear power facility security officer, so as to provide for standards for use of force by law enforcement; to prohibit the use of chokeholds by law enforcement officers; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY NON-CIVIL
HR 1634. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, Moore of the 95th, Allen of the 40th, Williams of the 37th, and others: A RESOLUTION urging the governor of Georgia to join the United States Climate Alliance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT
HR 1660. By Representative Davis of the 87th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the county authorities of DeKalb County, upon the request of the Board of Education of DeKalb County, to be directed to levy, in addition to all other taxes now levied by law, a tax not exceeding three mills for educational purposes regarding ad
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valorem property taxes for education for DeKalb County, subject to certain requirements and conditions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for the repeal of Ga. L. 1943, p. 20, and Ga. L. 1977, p. 1606; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on INTRAGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
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