Summary of general statutes enacted at the 2003 session of the General Assembly of Georgia

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
TERRY L. COLEMAN Speaker, House of Representatives
Chairman
FRANK ELDRIDGE, JR. Secretary of the Senate Secretary
MARK TAYLOR Lieutenant Governor
SENATOR DON CHEEKS SENATOR JACK HILL
SENATOR ERIC JOHNSON SENATOR MICHAEL MEYER VON BREMEN
SENATOR TOM PRICE SENATOR CHARLIE TANKSLEY REPRESENTATIVE TOM BORDEAUX REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS B. BUCK III REPRESENTATIVE DUBOSE PORTER REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD ROYAL REPRESENTATIVE JIMMY SKIPPER REPRESENTATIVE LYNN WESTMORELAND
ROBERT E. RIVERS, JR. Clerk, House of Representatives
SEWELL R. BRUMBY Legislative Counsel

FOREWORD
We are pleased to transmit to you the "Summary of General Statutes Enacted at the 2003 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia." This represents one of the services which the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel perform for the legislative branch of government. Other services include bill drafting, research, statutory and Code revision, rendering of opinions, counseling, legislative reference, interim committee staffing, and preparation of reports. The Office of Legislative Counsel drafted a total of 6,474 bills, resolutions, and amendments for the 2003 session. Of this number, 658 had been prepared by the convening date of the session, leaving a total of 5,816 which were drafted during the session.
This booklet contains a summary of the general statutes of state-wide application which were enacted at the 2003 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia. No resolutions, local Acts, or uncodified "population Acts" have been included. The booklet also includes a table of Code sections amended and enacted at the 2003 session.
It would be impractical to minutely analyze each statute because to do so would defeat the main purpose which it is hoped that this booklet accomplishes. It is intended to be used as a convenient reference for persons desiring to know which laws were enacted or desiring to ascertain the main features of each Act without the necessity of reading the Act in its entirety.
It should be pointed out that for specific, detailed information on any particular law, the Act itself should be examined. Acts may be readily located in the Georgia Laws by Act number, since the Acts are published in the Georgia Laws in numerical order by Act number. In addition, the Georgia Laws contain a table for converting Act numbers to Georgia Laws page numbers.
This summary is not to be deemed in any manner as an opinion from the Office of Legislative Counsel, and the question of constitutionality has not been considered in any respect.
It is hoped that this booklet will benefit all who have occasion to use it. Comments and suggestions for improvement are welcomed and should be directed to the Office of Legislative Counsel.
Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

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The Acts is this summary are arranged according to the title of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated which they amend. In those cases in which an Act amends more than one Code title, the Act appears under only one of the affected titles. A table of titles appears below. No Acts are listed for those titles which are indicated by an asterisk.

TITLE 1 TITLE 2 TITLE 3* TITLE 4 TITLE 5 TITLE 6* TITLE 7 TITLE 8 TITLE 9 TITLE 10 TITLE 11* TITLE 12 TITLE 13 TITLE 14 TITLE 15 TITLE 16 TITLE 17 TITLE 18 TITLE 19 TITLE 20 TITLE 21 TITLE 22* TITLE 23* TITLE 24* TITLE 25 TITLE 26 TITLE 27 TITLE 28* TITLE 29* TITLE 30* TITLE 31 TITLE 32 TITLE 33 TITLE 34 TITLE 35 TITLE 36 TITLE 37* TITLE 38 AFFAIRS TITLE 39* TITLE 40 TITLE 41* TITLE 42 TITLE 43 TITLE 44 TITLE 45 TITLE 46 TITLE 47 TITLE 48 TITLE 49 TITLE 50 TITLE 51* TITLE 52 TITLE 53

GENERAL PROVISIONS AGRICULTURE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ANIMALS APPEAL AND ERROR AVIATION BANKING AND FINANCE BUILDINGS AND HOUSING CIVIL PRACTICE COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMERCIAL CODE CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES CONTRACTS CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS COURTS CRIMES AND OFFENSES CRIMINAL PROCEDURE DEBTOR AND CREDITOR DOMESTIC RELATIONS EDUCATION ELECTIONS EMINENT DOMAIN EQUITY EVIDENCE FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS GAME AND FISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY GUARDIAN AND WARD HANDICAPPED PERSONS HEALTH HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES INSURANCE LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES LOCAL GOVERNMENT MENTAL HEALTH MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS
MINORS MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC NUISANCES PENAL INSTITUTIONS PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES PROPERTY PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS REVENUE AND TAXATION SOCIAL SERVICES STATE GOVERNMENT TORTS WATERS OF THE STATE WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES

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Act 9; HB 104

This Act makes extensive editorial amendments to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to correct typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions and reenacts the statutory portion of the Code as so amended.
Effective May 14, 2003.

TITLE 2 AGRICULTURE

Act 374; SB 14

This Act repeals the provision that authorized the Commissioner of Agriculture to impose a monetary fine in lieu of a permit suspension for certain violations of Article 7 of O.C.G.A. Chapter 26-2, the "Georgia Dairy Act of 1980."
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 2-2-10. Effective June 4, 2003.

Act 348; HB 293

This Act repeals the requirement for the inspection and registration of honeybee colonies. The Act provides that the Commissioner of Agriculture may require the registration and inspection of honeybee colonies.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 2-14-43. Effective July 1, 2003.

Act 193; HB 798

This Act authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture to establish a shipping date prior to which Vidalia onions may not be shipped with a mandatory U.S. No. 1 grade certificate. The Act provides for the creation of the Vidalia Onion Advisory Panel.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 2-14-131, 2-14-133, 2-14-136, and 2-14-137 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 2-14-138.
Effective July 1, 2003.

TITLE 4 ANIMALS

Act 64; SB 183

This Act provides that any person who knowingly introduces into the state a foreign animal disease, syndrome, chemical, poison, or toxin that poses a significant threat to industries shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. The Act establishes reporting requirements for the diagnosis or suspicion of certain diseases and conditions.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 4-4-6. Effective July 1, 2003.

TITLE 5 APPEAL AND ERROR
Act 37; SB 119
This Act allows postconviction DNA testing for persons convicted of a serious violent felony under certain circumstances via an extraordinary motion for new trial and provides standards for the retention of evidence in criminal cases.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 5-5-41, 5-7-1, and 17-17-12 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 17-5-55 and 17-5-56.
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Effective May 27, 2003, and applicable retroactively under certain circumstances.
TITLE 7 BANKING AND FINANCE
Act 376; SB 78
This Act revises numerous provisions relating to financial institutions and the Department of Banking and Finance. The Act authorizes the Department of Banking and Finance to use a collection agency to collect fees owed to the state. The Act provides for the disclosure of a financial institution's examination information to its holding company and for changes in dissolution proceedings. The Act enables a bank or trust company to organize as a limited liability company, provides for minimum capital stock requirements for established banks and trust companies, requires compliance with minimum age laws for mergers, and authorizes all banks to operate automated teller machines state wide. The Act further provides for certain changes in preferred shares of credit unions. The Act revises certain provisions relating to the sale of checks including certain definitions. The Act provides that a license to sell checks shall include a license for the business of money transmission. The Act also makes changes in the requirements for licenses to transmit money including bonding requirements. The Act provides for examination by the Department of Banking and Finance of businesses selling checks or transmitting money, establishes record-keeping requirements for such businesses, and authorizes the department to issue cease and desist orders for unlicensed businesses. The Act establishes conditions under which a person employed by a licensed mortgage broker or lender may be exempt from licensing requirements. The Act changes the financial requirements for licensing and registration for mortgage lenders and prohibits certain officers from conducting mortgage business after suspension or revocation of a license. The Act authorizes the department to enforce the "Georgia Fair Lending Act" and provides for petitioning of the court through the Attorney General for an order enforcing a department order. The Act further authorizes the department to issue cease and desist orders for bond cancellation and for the rescinding of such orders upon bond reinstatement. The Act also requires the payment of fees established by the department as a condition to organize, own, or control a credit card bank.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 7-1-43, 7-1-70, 7-1-115, 7-1-410, 7-1-530, 7-1-603, 7-1-652, 7-1-680 through 7-1-683, 7-1-1001, 7-1-1002, 7-1-1003.2, 7-1-1004, 7-1-1009, 7-1-1017, 7-1-1018, and 7-5-3 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 7-1-390.1, 7-1-684.1, 7-1-687.1, and 7-1-689.1.
Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 287; HB 680
This Act changes the exemption requirement for licensure for certain businesses that are engaged in check cashing.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-709. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 1; SB 53
This Act amends the "Georgia Fair Lending Act" by revising certain definitions including "annual percentage rate," "creditor," "home loan," and "points and fees." The Act changes the limitations on late payment charges, clarifies when a home loan refinancing transaction shall be
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presumed to be a flipping, and provides for the awarding of costs and attorneys' fees for willfully engaging in flipping or an unwarranted refusal to resolve the matter. The Act provides for certain limits on liability for persons who purchase, are assigned, or become a holder of a high-cost home loan. The Act further provides for exemptions for state banks and other financial institutions to the same extent federal law preempts federally chartered banks and financial institutions and makes the Act applicable to independent mortgage brokers who originate or broker a loan initially funded by an state or federally chartered bank, trust company, savings and loan, or credit union. The Act authorizes the Department of Banking and Finance to promulgate rules and regulations to enforce the Act and provides that a creditor's good faith reliance on written guidance by the department shall constitute prima-facie evidence of compliance with the Act.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 7-6A. Effective March 7, 2003.

TITLE 8 BUILDINGS AND HOUSING

Act 184; HB 506

This Act provides that the status of manufactured and mobile homes change from personal property to real property when the home is affixed to real estate. The Act establishes procedures for filing documentation with the commissioner of motor vehicle safety and the clerk of the superior court evidencing such status change, removal from real estate, or destruction of the manufactured or mobile home.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 8-2-180 through 8-2-191 and repeals O.C.G.A. Section 40-3-31.1.
Effective May 31, 2003.

TITLE 9 CIVIL PRACTICE
Act 363; HB 792
This Act changes the interest rate on judgments and unliquidated damage demands. The Act adds a ground to vacate an arbitration award; completely revises provisions for class actions; and changes procedures for voluntary dismissal. The Act also changes provisions for forum nonconveniens and transferring structured settlement payment rights.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 7-4-12, 9-9-13, 9-11-23, 9-11-41, 50-2-21, 51-12-14, 51-12-71, and 51-12-72.
Effective July 1, 2003, and applicable to actions filed on or after July 1, 2003.
Act 173; HB 301
This Act enacts procedures and damage limitations in civil actions by purchasers of property sold in certain judicial or nonjudicial sales that are later rescinded.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1. Effective July 1, 2003.

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TITLE 10 COMMERCE AND TRADE
Act 355; HB 517
This Act changes provisions relating to delinquency charges and bad instrument fees on retail installment contracts and revolving accounts.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 10-1-7. Effective June 4, 2003.
Act 189; HB 581
This Act provides for the establishment of uniform warranty reimbursement policies between a motor vehicle franchisor and a majority of its dealers of the same line. The Act provides that a uniform policy shall standardize warranty repairs and establish a uniform parts reimbursement rate. The Act also changes the enforcement of the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act" from the state revenue commissioner to the commissioner of motor vehicle safety.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 10-1-645 and amends O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-665 through 10-1-668.
Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 96; HB 225
This Act changes provisions relating to the composition of and methods of appointments made to the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 10-9-20. Effective May 30, 2003.
Act 367; HB 893
This Act provides for procedural enhancements to aid in the enforcement of the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. The Act provides for the establishment of a data base of certifying tobacco manufacturers and the prohibition of sales of tobacco by parties not included in the data base. The Act also prohibits the sale of cigarettes not bearing a tax stamp and provides for the seizure of such cigarettes as contraband.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 10-13A and amends O.C.G.A. Sections 48-11-8, 48-11-9, and 48-11-23.1.
Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 78; HB 213
This Act provides for restrictions on a merchant from printing certain payment card information on a receipt provided to the cardholder. The Act also prohibits the scanning and
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TITLE 10 (continued)
reencoding of information from a cardholder's payment card with the intent to defraud the cardholder. The Act also provides for the enforcement and penalties for violation of these restrictions.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 10-15-1, 10-15-3, and 10-15-4 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 10-15-5 through 10-15-7.
Effective July 1, 2003.
TITLE 12 CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Act 213; SB 291
This Act provides that combat veterans' gravesites shall be deemed to be sites of historic significance for purposes of a historic preservation grant program.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-3-58. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 34; HB 519
This Act provides that 75 percent of revenues received by the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority from property management contracts of agreements or leases of real property shall be retained by the authority for use in projects in the Lake Lanier Watershed area.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-3-318. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 190; HB 596
This Act changes the membership of the Oconee River Greenway Authority and changes the purposes of the authority. The Act authorizes the authority to organize a nonprofit corporation to assist the authority in carrying out its duties.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 12-3-401 through 12-3-404. Effective July 1, 2003.
Veto No. 15; SB 88
This Act provides that the chairperson of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Advisory Committee shall be a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority. The Act changes the composition of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority. The Act provides for a Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Advisory Committee. The Act provides that all personnel positions of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority shall be transferred to the Department of Community Affairs. The Act changes the membership of the Board of Community Affairs and authorizes contracts between the Department of Community Affairs and the Geogia Sports Hall of Fame Authority.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 12-3-535, 12-3-562 through 12-3-564, 50-8-3, 50-8-4, and 50-8-9 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 12-3-575 and 12-3-576.
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Veto No. 2; HB 26
This Act provides for exceptions from the prohibition against disturbing archeological, aboriginal, prehistoric, or historic sites. The Act provides for a license and a license fee for certain collecting activity.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-3-621.
Act 36; HB 285
This Act establishes an education program for persons involved in land development design, review, permitting, construction, monitoring, or inspection or any land-disturbing activity, to be administered by the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission. The Act extensively revises O.C.G.A. Chapter 12-7, the "Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975."
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 2-6-27, 12-5-23, and 12-5-30 and O.C.G.A. Chapter 12-7. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 357; HB 579
This Act provides that the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall implement a program of measuring farm uses of water and shall develop a priority system for installing water meters for farm uses having permits as of July 1, 2003. The Act provides that any water withdrawal permit issued after July 1, 2003, shall require a water meter. The Act provides that the employees and agents of the commission are authorized to enter upon private property to conduct the duties of the commission related to the provisions of the Act.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 2-6-27, 12-5-31, and 12-5-105. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 251; HB 304
This Act provides that the partners, officers, and employees of a holder of a license to engage in the business of water well construction may continue such activities for a period of 180 days after such license holder's death. The Act provides that the State Water Well Standards Advisory Council shall establish standards for the installation, service, and repair of pumps on water wells. The Act makes the suspension of such licenses for certain violations permissive rather than mandatory. The Act establishes penalties for the violation of standards established by the council.
The Act amends Part 3 of Article 3 of O.C.G.A. Chapter 12-5. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 60; SB 94
This Act provides that the provisions of the "Coastal Marshlands Protection Act of 1970" shall not apply to the building of certain private docks for noncommercial use by owners of lots on which a single-family residence is located or which has at least 50 feet of frontage abutting the marshlands.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-5-295.
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Effective July 1, 2003.

Act 43; HB 157

This Act continues in effect the provisions of Part 6 of Article 4 of O.C.G.A. Chapter 12-5, the "Georgia Coastal Management Act," until July 1, 2009.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-5-329. Effective May 27, 2003.

Act 234; SB 207

This Act provides that limitations on the regulatory authority of a political subdivision shall apply only to timber harvesting activities which qualify as forestry land management practices or agricultural activities and shall not preclude tree ordinances, landscape ordinances, or streamside buffer ordinances.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-6-24. Effective June 3, 2003.

Act 45; HB 509

This Act provides that county and municipal governing authorities may integrate a required comprehensive ordinance establishing the procedures governing land-disturbing activities with other local ordinances relating to land development.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-7-4. Effective July 1, 2003.

TITLE 13 CONTRACTS
Act 197; SB 105
This Act amends provisions related to service charges assessed to a person writing a bad check. The Act also amends provisions related to methods of delivering written notice of demand for recovery by the recipient of a bad check.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 13-6-15. Effective July 1, 2003.

TITLE 14 CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS
Act 385; SB 132
This Act changes certain provisions relating to reservation of names and filing fees for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies. The Act includes changes to the amounts of filing fees for articles of incorporation, applications for certificate of authority, annual registrations, and applications for reservation of a corporate name and also includes changes in the procedures for reservation of names.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 14-2-122, 14-2-402, 14-3-122, 14-3-402, 14-9-103,

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14-9-1101, 14-11-208, and 14-11-1101. Effective July 1, 2003. Act 392; SB 211
This Act provides for the use by corporations of a single written notice to two or more shareholders with the same address under certain circumstances. The Act also defines a certain term. The Act further requires certain notice and contents be provided to shareholders in advance of a meeting to restate articles of incorporation. The Act further provides that the terms of a plan of merger or share exchange may be dependent on facts ascertainable outside of the plan in certain circumstances. The Act further revises certain provisions concerning mergers with subsidiaries. The Act further confirms that a merger does not result in a conveyance, transfer, or reassignment of property. The Act also revises shareholders' right of dissent in certain circumstances.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 14-2-141, 14-2-601, 14-2-602, 14-2-624, 14-2-1007, 14-2-1101, 14-2-1102, 14-2-1104, 14-2-1106, 14-2-1109, and 14-2-1302.
Effective July 1, 2003.

TITLE 15 COURTS

Act 72; HB 90

This Act eliminates one of the powers of the Supreme Court relating to the regulation of admitting attorneys to the practice of law and requires the Georgia Crime Information Center to receive and process fingerprints from the Supreme Court of Georgia Office of Bar Admissions for the purpose of determining whether or not an applicant to the State Bar of Georgia has a criminal record.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-2-8 and 35-3-33. Effective May 29, 2003.

Act 76; HB 164

This Act allows the Supreme Court to answer any question of law certified to it from any federal appellate or district court.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-2-9. Effective January 1, 2005, if ratified by constitutional amendment at the 2004 general election.

Act 41; HB 255

This Act allows a court to provide a petitioner seeking a temporary protective order or a respondent involved in such a hearing to be provided with a foreign language or sign language interpreter which is paid for with local victim assistance funds.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-77. Effective July 1, 2003.

Act 168; HB 226

This Act increases the probation portion of punishment for ordinance violations in a magistrate

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TITLE 14 (continued)
court from 60 days to six months. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-10-60. Effective July 1, 2003. Act 268; HB 470
This Act changes the definition of the term "child" to include a person under the age of 18 who is a status offender.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-11-2. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 3; SB 236
This Act changes procedures related to temporary legal custody of a deprived child, reunification plans, and placement of a child following a termination order. The Act also changes the definition of "custodian" and encourages the reunification process to have more involvement with foster and preadoptive parents.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-11-2, 15-11-55, 15-11-58, and 15-11-103. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 377; SB 80
This Act allows a juvenile court to order temporary child support for a deprived child under certain circumstances and provides for the time period of a deprivation order.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-11-28 and 15-11-30.1 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 15-11-58.1.
Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 61; SB 116
This Act provides for the regulation of discovery in juvenile cases, including applicability, conditions, limitations, exceptions, the continuing duty to disclose, and procedures for discovery.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 15-11-75. Effective July 1, 2003, and applicable to all petitions charging a delinquent act after that date.
Act 62; SB 117
This Act makes it a violation of a sheriff's oath of office to engage in certain specified types of business.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 15-16-4.1. Effective July 1, 2003.
TITLE 16 CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Act 54; SB 20
This Act creates a new version of the crime of reckless conduct for an HIV infected person using bodily fluids to cause harm or endanger the bodily safety of a peace officer or correctional
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officer which is punishable as a felony with imprisonment of not less than five nor more than 20 years.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-5-60. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 216; HB 462
This Act broadens the definition of pimping and increases the punishment for sexual battery involving a child under the age of 16. The Act also changes the description of the offense of sexual exploitation of children and makes substantial changes to the definitions and penalties for computer pornography involving a child.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 16-6-11, 16-6-22.1, 16-12-100, and 16-12-100.2. Effective June 2, 2003.
Act 29; SB 205
This Act increases the penalty for theft of anhydrous ammonia; changes the penalties for manufacturing methamphetamine, amphetamine, or any mixture of these substances; creates new civil penalties for transporting anhydrous ammonia, methamphetamine, amphetamine, or any mixture of these substances; creates the new crime of possession of anhydrous ammonia; and creates the new crime of possessing, manufacturing, distributing, delivering, selling, or possessing with the intent to distribute any substance containing any amount of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, or any of their salts, except under limited circumstances.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 16-8-12, 16-13-31, and 40-16-6 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 16-11-111 and 16-13-30.3.
Effective May 15, 2003.
Act 196; SB 104
This Act increases the maximum service charge for deposit account fraud to $30.00. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-9-20. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 93; HB 108
This Act adds Christmas trees, pine needles, and horticultural crops to the offense of failing to pay for natural products or chattels.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-9-58. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 179; HB 397
This Act creates an affirmative defense for the unauthorized possession of firearms or other deadly weapons at public gatherings and to the prohibition of having certain weapons in violation of the "Transportation Passenger Safety Act." This Act also provides exceptions to avoiding or interfering with security measures and intentionally interfering with safety or traffic control devices.
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TITLE 16 (continued)
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 16-11-127 and 16-12-125 through 16-12-127. Effective June 1, 2003.
Act 39; HB 173
This Act makes it a crime to wear a bulletproof vest during the commission or attempted commission of certain offenses which is punishable by a consecutive sentence of one to five years.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-11-160. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 171; HB 279
This Act allows the use of certain electronic or computer devices in playing bingo and provides for the lease of bingo equipment from organizations not licensed to conduct bingo games.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 16-12-51 and 16-12-60. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 73; HB 134
This Act increases the maximum amounts that may be awarded as prizes in bingo games. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-12-60. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 77; HB 175
This Act authorizes a person to consume or possess bottled water in a resealable plastic container on a public transit system except as prohibited.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-12-120. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 80; HB 261
This Act makes changes to the lists of Schedule I, III, IV, and V controlled substances and dangerous drugs and changes definitions in the "Georgia Controlled Substances Act." The Act also provides exemption for certain over-the-counter controlled substances; requires certain information be included on certain prescription drug orders; and permits prescription drug orders to be transmitted by electronic means.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 16-13-21, 16-13-25, 16-13-27, 16-13-28, 16-13-29, 16-13-41, 16-13-71, and 16-13-74 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-29.2.
Effective May 29, 2003.
Act 40; HB 196
This Act reduces the quantity of marijuana needed for a trafficking prosecution from 50 pounds to ten pounds.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-31.
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Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 97; HB 236
This Act adds insurance fraud to the definition of racketeering activity under the "Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act" and clarifies definitions related to insurance fraud.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 16-14-3, 33-1-2, and 33-1-9. Effective May 30, 2003. TITLE 17 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Act 26; HB 414
This Act provides for concurrent grand juries; allows a defendant to file motions in criminal cases within ten days after the defendant's arraignment; changes procedures for filing a demand for speedy trial; provides procedures for a continuance when a material witness is actively serving in the National Guard or United States armed forces; and clarifies procedures for discovery of oral scientific reports.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 17-7-55 and amends O.C.G.A. Sections 17-7-110, 17-7-170, 17-8-31, and 17-16-4.
Effective May 14, 2003.
Act 38; HB 144
This Act allows the Board of Corrections, Department of Corrections, a state or county correctional institution operating under the Board of Corrections, or any political subdivision to use inmate labor to remove graffiti from private property when the graffiti is visible from any public road or property. The Act also allows payment for certain damages, costs, and medical costs from an inmate housed at a private correctional institution.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 17-15A-1 through 17-15A-4 and amends O.C.G.A. Sections 42-1-5, 42-5-55, and 42-5-60.
Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 32; HB 770
This Act enacts the "Georgia Indigent Defense Act" creating a state-wide system of providing criminal defense services to indigent persons. The Act provides for transition from the abolition of the Georgia Indigent Defense Council to the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council and its creation, membership, duties, and responsibilities. The Act provides for the appointment and methodology of appointment of a circuit public defender for each judicial circuit and his or her staff. The Act allows an option not to participate in the state-wide system and allows municipalities, counties, and consolidated governments to contract with a circuit public defender office. The Act allows third-year law students to assist circuit public defender offices and provides for the office of mental health advocacy and the multicounty public defender and its successor.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 17-12 and amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-6-76.1, 15-7-49,
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15-9-18, 15-10-240, 15-16-27, 16-13-49, 35-6A-3, and 36-32-1. Effective as specified within the Act; some portions become effective July 1, 2003, some
December 31, 2003, and others on January 1, 2005.

TITLE 18 DEBTOR AND CREDITOR
Act 103; HB 385
This Act limits the maximum charge that may be imposed for the provision of debt adjustment services but does not prohibit the imposition upon a debtor of a reasonable and separate charge for an insufficient funds transaction. The Act provides for exemptions for certain persons or entities which incidentally engage in debt adjustment and for federal or state banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, credit unions, or persons licensed under the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act." The Act requires persons engaged in debt adjusting to obtain an annual audit of all accounts, to maintain a certain amount and type of insurance coverage, to provide for the disbursement of a debtor's funds within 30 days of receipt, and to maintain trust accounts for debtors' funds. The Act further provides for civil and criminal prosecution of violations of the Act, establishes fines, and makes a violation of the Act also a violation of the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975."
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 18-5-1 through 18-5-4 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 18-5-3.1 and 18-5-3.2.
Effective July 1, 2003.

TITLE 19 DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Act 390; SB 190

This Act repeals the provisions requiring a certificate stating that an applicant for a marriage license has been given a standard serologic test for syphilis. The Act also repeals requirements that a person applying for a marriage license be offered a standard serologic test for sickle cell anemia and counseling about the disease and that female applicants capable of becoming pregnant be tested for rubella and counseled about the possibilities of birth defects from the disease.
The Act repeals O.C.G.A. Section 19-3-40. Effective July 1, 2003.

Act 207; SB 192

This Act deals with adoptions, including changing the name of the state office; allowing great-grandparents to be considered a relative for adoption purposes; changing provisions relating to adoption hearings; changing provisions relating to access, contents, and furnishing adoption records; and changing provisions relating to birth certificates of adopted persons born in foreign countries and the issuance of new birth certificates.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-11-103, 19-8-5, 19-8-7, 19-8-14, 19-8-16, 19-8-23, 31-10-13, and 31-10-14.
Effective July 1, 2003.

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TITLE 18 (continued)
Act 175; HB 319
This Act provides for a definition of "court order for child support." The Act also provides for the Department of Human Resources to accept applications for IV-D services from noncustodial parent obligors and to review and modify support awards. The Act provides for the acceptance of a certification of noneligibility for issuance of a social security number by the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. The Act also provides for notices to obligors and obligees subject to IV-D child support orders. The Act provides that a request for review of a child support order shall not be required to demonstrate certain conditions. The Act also provides that the IV-D agency shall not be deemed to represent either the obligee or the obligor in a child support modification proceeding.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 19-11-3, 19-11-6, 19-11-8, 19-11-9.1, 19-11-12, and 40-5-25.
Effective July 1, 2003. Act 298; HB 722
This Act establishes as a misdemeanor violation of a family violence order when a person knowingly and in a nonviolent manner violates the terms of a family violence temporary restraining order, temporary or permanent protective order, or permanent protective order. The Act further changes the duration of a temporary protective order and provides for a criminal penalty for violation of certain family violence protective orders.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 19-13-4 and 19-13-6 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-5-95. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 63; SB 123
This Act amends the "Family Violence and Stalking Protective Order Registry Act" to clarify the use of standardized forms for protective orders and a court's ability to modify the form, to change provisions relating to updating certain information contained in the registry, and to specify the sheriff's duties with respect to updating and maintaining the registry.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 19-13-52 and 19-13-53. Effective May 29, 2003.
Act 105; HB 479
This Act provides for the adoption of a child abuse protocol that is not inconsistent with the policies and procedures of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources. The Act makes changes in the membership of the county multiagency child fatality review committee and who shall serve as chairperson of such committee. The Act further makes changes in the membership of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel and authorizes the panel to obtain a court subpoena to compel production of certain documents and witnesses.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 19-15-2 through 19-15-4. Effective July 1, 2003.
TITLE 20 EDUCATION
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TITLE 19 (continued)
Act 30; SB 249
This Act provides that payment of fees for advanced placement tests shall be subject to rules set by the State Board of Education and appropriation by the General Assembly. The Act provides for changes to expenditure controls for the 2003-2004 school year only: 100% of funds for direct instructional costs shall be spent on direct instructional costs, with no requirements as to site; direct instruction funds for early intervention programs, remedial education, and alternative education shall be added together and spent for any or all of these programs at the system level; all funds for media center costs are to be spent for media center costs at the system level, and all funds for media materials are to be spent for media materials at the system level; staff development funds may be spent for any QBE program; and each local school system is to report its budgets and expenditures for each school site twice annually. The Act deletes a provision that special education students will not be counted for state accountability purposes and requires the State Department of Education to release some or all of the questions and answers to CRC tests. The Act requires each local school system to report twice annually to the Department of Education the number of students in each class in each school and provides for changes in maximum class sizes for the 2003-2004 school year only: class sizes for the 2002-2003 school year apply to grades 4-12; class sizes for the 2003-2004 school year apply to kindergarten and grades 1-3, except that an aide may be used to increase kindergarten classes to 20 students; compliance shall be determined by system average for each grade; and no class shall exceed the applicable maximum by more than two students. The Act provides that up to 15% of funds for additional instruction may be spent for transportation costs for the program. The Act requires a continuing performance audit for expenditure of proceeds of a sales tax for capital outlay if the tax generates $5 million or more annually.
The Act amends O.C.G.A.Sections 20-2-161.1, 20-2-182, 20-2-184.1, and 20-2-281 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-167.1 and 20-2-491.
Effective May 20, 2003.
Act 107; HB 590
This Act revises provisions relating to teachers' certification and renewal of certification, deleting many specific requirements and providing that the Professional Standards Commission shall establish rules and regulations "to ensure high-quality certification standards...while facilitating the interstate mobility of out-of-state certified educators." The Act deletes requirements for courses in special education, health education, and physical education. The Act deletes a definition for "aide" and adds a requirement that paraprofessionals assigned to positions governed by federal regulations meet specified federal hiring requirements.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-200, 20-2-201, and 20-2-204. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 204; SB 223
This Act provides that contracts for ensuing school years for teachers or other professional employees shall be complete in all terms and conditions, including compensation, when tendered to the employee. The Act provides that a letter of intent or similar document shall not constitute a contract and shall not legally bind a teacher or other professional employee to return to the school system.
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TITLE 20 (continued)
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-211. Effective May 31, 2003.
Veto No. 16; SB 178
This Act provides for increases of 10% in state salary for persons nationally certified as school counselors and school social workers.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-212.4 and 20-2-212.5.
Act 391; SB 193
This Act provides that any teacher who has acquired rights to continued employment as a teacher shall receive an increase in annual state compensation of 5% beginning the school year following any year in which the students taught by the teacher earn a significant increase in average scores on the criterion-referenced test or any other test selected by the State Board of Education. The Act provides that the State Board of Education shall define "significant increase."
The Act provides that persons who first became teachers on or after July 1, 2000, shall acquire rights to continued employment in the same manner as persons who first became teachers before July 1, 2000.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-212.4 and amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-942. Effective July 1, 2004.
Act 398; SB 346
This Act requires the State Board of Education to develop a program for preventing teen dating violence for grades 8-12 and authorizes but does not require local boards of education to implement the program.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-314. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 344; HB 95
This Act prohibits giving, offering, promising or attempting to give money or other things of value to a student-athlete or family member of a student-athlete to induce, encourage, or reward the student-athlete's application, enrollment, or attendance at a postsecondary institution or the student-athlete's participation in intercollegiate sports. Violation is a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. High schools are required to advise student-athletes regarding this Act and the effect of receiving money or other things of value on eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics. The Act provides that each postsecondary institution that participates in intercollegiate athletics has a right of action against a person who engages in any activity relating to student-athletes that results in the institution being penalized, disqualified, or suspended from such participation. Recovery for a prevailing institution may include damages, including but not limited to loss of scholarships, television revenue, and bowl revenue, and expenses for investigation of the activity and representation of the institution; injunctions against further contact; court costs; costs of litigation; and reasonable attorney's fees.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-317 and 20-2-318.
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TITLE 20 (continued)
Effective June 4, 2003.
Act 167; HB 25
This Act provides that teachers, student services support personnel, or administrative and supervisory personnel of public school systems and employees of the Department of Education who forfeit accumulated unused sick and personal leave because they have withdrawn from service for 12 or more consecutive months are entitled to regain such leave after returning to service for two consecutive years.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-850. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 55; SB 29
This Act provides that local boards of education may adopt a rule or policy permitting or prohibiting possession of an electronic communication device by a student in school. Local boards of education may provide for exceptions to a general prohibition and for disciplinary actions for violations. Local boards of education shall not permit a student to use a personal electronic communication device during classroom instructional time.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-1183. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 27; HB 551
This Act revises the composition of the board of commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission and the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority and the Georgia Student Finance Corporation. The Act expands the definition of guaranty agency to include state or nonprofit organizations which have agreements with the United States Department of Education under Title IV student aid programs. The Act increases the authority's bonding capacity to $150 million. The Act authorizes the authority to make service cancelable loans to nursing students and students in critical shortage fields.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-3-234, 20-3-264, 20-3-265, 20-3-312, 20-3-314, 20-3-315, 20-3-344, and 20-3-374.
Effective May 14, 2003.
Act 393; SB 244
This Act removes a restriction on tuition equalization grants for summer school and a prohibition on tuition equalization grants for part-time students. The Act limits tuition equalization grants for undergraduate programs to 127 semester hours or 190 quarter hours. The Act provides that certain scholarships and educational loans may not be denied to a person who has failed to register for the draft if his requirement to register has terminated and he shows that his failure to register was not knowing and willful. The Act does not apply to HOPE scholarships and grants.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-3-316 and 20-3-412. Effective January 1, 2004.
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TITLE 20 (continued)
Veto No. 3; HB 56
This Act changes the State Medical Education Board and the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce into independent state agencies with authority to employ administrative staff. The Act provides that the State Medical Education Board in cooperation with the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce will determine areas of need for physicians. The Act provides that the State Medical Education Board has sole authority for all state programs designed to assist Georgia communities with recruitment and retention of physicians. The Act provides that funds for medical scholarships and service cancelable loans to physicians, formerly appropriated to the Department of Community Health, will be appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and administered by the State Medical Education Board. The Act revises the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, transferring from the Department of Community Health to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce the authority to plan and coordinate medical education and physician workforce issues and duties relating to residency capitation funds for teaching hospitals and assigning the duty to approve and allocate state appropriations for medical education programs except for appropriations to the Medical College of Georgia through the board of regents.
The Act changes a provision relating to recommending members for the Renal Dialysis Advisory Council.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-3-511, 20-3-516, 20-3-518, 31-5A-4, 31-7-95, 31-34-8, 31-43-8, 31-44-3, 49-10-1, and 49-10-3. TITLE 21 ELECTIONS
Act 10; HB 105
This Act corrects certain typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions in the "Georgia Election Code."
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-2, 21-2-70.1, 21-2-224, 21-2-301, 21-2-325.1, 21-2-379.4, 21-2-379.7, 21-2-379.10, 21-2-380.1, and 21-2-419.
Effective May 14, 2003.
Act 209; SB 258
This Act provides a comprehensive revision of the "Georgia Election Code." The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-2, 21-2-31, 21-2-50, 21-2-70, 21-2-70.1, 21-2-71, 21-2-77, 21-2-131, 21-2-132, 21-2-153, 21-2-214, 21-2-217, 21-2-219, 21-2-220, 21-2-222, 21-2-224, 21-2-225, 21-2-230, 21-2-233, 21-2-235, 21-2-267, 21-2-286, 21-2-287, 21-2-300, 21-2-369, 21-2-379.5, 21-2-379.6, 21-2-379.7, 21-2-379.11, 21-2-380, 21-2-381, 21-2-383 through 21-2-386, 21-2-390, 21-2-400, 21-2-405, 21-2-408, 21-2-409, 21-2-413, 21-2-414, 21-2-417, 21-2-418, 21-2-438, 21-2-480, 21-2-482, 21-2-483, 21-2-493, 21-2-495, 21-2-499, 21-2-500, 21-2-501, 21-2-528, 21-2-566, 21-2-579, 21-2-582, 21-2-582.1, and 21-2-587. The Act repeals O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-301 and Part 4 of Article 11 of O.C.G.A. Chapter 21-2. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-50.2 and 21-2-101. Effective July 1, 2003.
TITLE 25 FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY
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Act 70; SB 345
This Act provides for the investigation by state fire marshals into the cause and origin of any fire in their jurisdiction. The Act also provides for a requirement for state fire marshals to obtain certification as a peace officer from the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council in order to have arrest and search powers.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 25-2-9 and 35-8-10. Effective May 29, 2003.
Act 388; SB 169
This Act changes provisions related to the issuance of certificates of compliance to fire departments and requirements of fire departments. The Act establishes a hearing process for a fire department when a certificate of compliance is suspended or revoked. The Act also changes provisions related to the composition of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council and appointment and terms of its members.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 25-3-22, 25-3-23, 25-3-25, 25-4-2, 25-4-3, 25-4-7, 25-4-9, and 25-4-10 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 25-4-7.1.
Effective July 1, 2004.
Act 49; SB 213
This Act changes provisions related to pyrotechnics displays and establishes regulations regarding such displays. The Act prohibits pyrotechnics displays before a proximate audience unless the pyrotechnics operator has obtained a valid license from the Safety Fire Commissioner and a permit is granted by the probate court judge of the county where the display will be conducted. The Act also establishes that violation of such requirements will result in a felony punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 25-10-1, 25-10-4, 25-10-5, and 25-10-8 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 25-10-3.2.
Effective May 28, 2003.

TITLE 26 FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS
Act 35; HB 757
This Act changes the maximum expiration date that shall be denoted on labels affixed to cases of eggs.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 26-2-268. Effective May 22, 2003.

TITLE 27 GAME AND FISH

Act 311; HB 815

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TITLE 25 (continued)

This Act provides restrictions on the hunting of alligators. The Act prohibits the gathering or possession of alligator eggs. The Act makes numerous changes to provisions relating to license, permit, tag, and stamp fees. The Act makes it unlawful to hunt deer with dogs without a permit issued for the tract upon which the hunting will take place. The Act changes several provisions relating to legal hunting weapons. The Act repeals all restrictions on killing or capturing diamondback terrapins.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 27-1-2, 27-1-39, 27-2-3, 27-2-3.1, 27-2-6, 27-2-23, 27-3-2, 27-3-4, 27-3-13, 27-3-17, and 27-3-19 and repeals O.C.G.A. Section 27-4-116.
Portions of the Act become effective on July 1, 2003; other portions become effective on October 1, 2003; other portions become effective on February 29, 2004; and other portions become effective on March 31, 2012.

TITLE 31 HEALTH

Act 215; HB 372

This Act provides that rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Human Resources shall supersede any conflicting rules and regulations adopted by a county board of health. The Act further provides for financial assistance to students, postgraduate trainees, or the parents of such for programs of study in fields in which critical personnel shortages exist in a hospital authority's service area. The Act provides for immunity for certain hospitals, their agents or employees, health care providers, health care workers, and certain other persons participating in the federal smallpox vaccination and treatment program. The Act requires the Department of Human Resources to apply for federal funding to implement a vaccination program for emergency responders who may be exposed to infectious diseases when deployed to a disaster location.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 31-2-4 and 31-7-75 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 31-12-4.1, 31-35-10, and 31-35-11.
Effective June 2, 2003, except that provisions related to the vaccination program for emergency responders shall be effective July 1, 2003.

Act 210; SB 264

This Act deletes community living arrangements from the definition of "institution," provides for licensure of community living arrangements and the enforcement of licensing requirements by the Department of Human Resources for community living arrangements and drug abuse treatment and education programs. The Act further provides for the relocation of residents of certain community living arrangements and patients of certain drug abuse treatment and education programs. The Act defines community living arrangements as long-term care facilities for purposes of reporting abuse and exploitation of residents of such facilities.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 31-2-6, 31-7-1, 31-7-2.2, 31-8-81, and 37-1-20. Effective July 1, 2003.

Act 51; SB 129

This Act changes the definition of the term "soil classifier" and the provisions relating to who

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TITLE 31 (continued)
may conduct investigations of the suitability of sites within the state for on-site sewage management systems. The Act establishes certain standards and qualifications for soil classifiers.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 31-3-5. Effective May 28, 2003.
Act 185; HB 526
This Act enacts the "Nursing Home Provider Fee Act" which imposes a fee on nursing homes to be used to obtain federal financial participation for medical assistance payments to nursing homes that serve the medically indigent. The Act provides definitions, establishes a segregated account with the Indigent Care Trust Fund for the deposit of provider fees, provides for a method for calculating and collecting the provider fee, authorizes the Department of Community Health to inspect nursing home records for purposes of auditing provider fees, provides for penalties for failure to pay a provider fee, authorizes the department to withhold Medicaid payments equal to amounts owed as a provider fee and penalty, and provides for the collection of fees by civil action and tax liens. The Act further provides for the appropriation of funds into the segregated account for payment of medical assistance to nursing homes. The Act requires the department to apply for a federal waiver of uniformity.
The Act enacts Article 6A of O.C.G.A. Chapter 31-8. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 52; SB 7
This Act provides for the licensure and regulation of air ambulance services and establishes requirements for application for licensure. The Act exempts air ambulances and air ambulance services from the Emergency Medical Systems Communications Program. The Act requires all ambulances to comply with standards set forth in the rules and regulations of the Department of Human Resources.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 31-11-2, 31-11-3, 31-11-5, 31-11-7, 31-11-11, 31-11-30, 31-11-31, 31-11-33, and 31-11-34.
Effective July 1, 2003.
Veto No. 14; SB 81
This Act creates the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Medical Directors Advisory Council. The Act provides for the duties of such council, the appointment of members, and the rules and regulations governing such council.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 31-11-51.1.
Veto No. 19; SB 265
This Act requires the registration of automated external defibrillators with the Department of Human Resources.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 31-11-53.2.
Act 48; HB 521
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TITLE 31 (continued)
This Act requires public and nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions to provide to each newly admitted freshman or matriculated student residing in campus housing information about meningococcal disease and to document that each student has received a vaccination against meningococcal disease or reviewed the information provided. The Act provides that no postsecondary educational institution shall be required to provide or pay for vaccinations of students against meningococcal disease. The Act further provides that any postsecondary institution that makes a reasonable effort to comply with the Act shall not be liable for damages or injuries sustained by a student by reason of such student's contracting meningococcal disease.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 31-12-3.2. Effective January 1, 2004.
Act 92; HB 54
This Act changes the provisions regarding who may operate eye banks to include a facility, hospital, or medical school which is a nonprofit organization and is not a subsidiary of a for profit corporation or business entity.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 31-23-3. Effective July 1, 2003.
TITLE 32 HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES
Veto No. 18; SB 221
This Act provides that the commissioner of transportation may appoint five investigators who shall be certified peace officers and provides for the powers of such investigators. The Act also provides that state and federal funds for public roads shall be budgeted by the Department of Transportation over a five-year period commencing July 1, 2003. The Act limits the use and disposition of toll revenues to the construction, maintenance, and improvement of the project from which such tolls are collected, any project physically or operationally connected with the toll project, or for use on other toll facilities of the state.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 32-2-41, 32-5-30, and 32-10-65.
Act 394; SB 257
This Act authorizes the Department of Transportation to accept and evaluate unsolicited proposals for public-private initiatives and authorizes the department to contract with the proposer for such initiatives. The Act also changes provisions relating to the department's participation with state funds in mass transportation systems and services.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 32-2-69 and 32-9-2 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 32-2-78 through 32-2-80.
Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 191; HB 719
This Act changes certain provisions relating to enforcement of load limitations, including
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TITLE 32 (continued)
administrative determination of overweight assessments, penalties for violations, and perfection of liens upon and suspension of registration of vehicles subject to unpaid overweight assessments. The Act also provides for the authorization of hybrid vehicles to use designated travel lanes and adds hybrid vehicles to the definition of alterative fueled vehicles. The Act also provides for circumstances under which a person may be cited for speeding in a highway work zone. The Act changes the size requirements for warning signs for speed detection devices and changes in the speed limit. The Act also provides that the 30 day limitation regarding notice of reduction of the speed limit shall not apply to work zone speeding violations.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 32-6-27, 32-9-4, 40-2-76, 40-6-188, 40-14-6, and 40-14-9. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 252; HB 321
This Act provides that planning commissions or the proprietor of a proposed or existing subdivision that accesses a state highway system must obtain approval from the Department of Transportation prior to undertaking additions or changes to plats that might affect road safety.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 32-6-150 through 32-6-153. Effective July 1, 2003.
Veto No. 9; HB 503
This Act provides for an exemption from a toll for access to a causeway on to a barrier island for certain motor vehicle owners who are residents of the county in which the causeway is located.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 32-10-71.1.
TITLE 33 INSURANCE
Act 380; SB 96
This Act provides for off-label prescription drug use for insureds with life-threatening or chronic and debilitating conditions or diseases.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-1-2 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 33-24-59.11. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 276; HB 598
This Act provides that a person who, as an agent or representative, solicits, negotiates, procures, or effectuates insurance coverage on behalf of an insurer who is not authorized to do business in this state or takes certain actions with regard to such insurance commits insurance fraud. The Act also provides that a person who knowingly and willfully with intent to defraud subscribes, makes, or concurs in making any annual or other statement required by law to be
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filed with the Commissioner of Insurance containing any false material statement commits insurance fraud.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-1-9. Effective June 3, 2003.
Act 273; HB 537
This Act provides for technical corrections regarding housing tax credits for certain qualified projects.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-1-18. Effective June 3, 2003.
Act 199; SB 156
This Act changes the definition of insurable interest and requires that employers provide certain notices to employees when the employer purchases life insurance on such employees.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 33-24-3 and 33-24-6. Effective July 1, 2003.
Veto No. 1; HB 619
This Act provides for the issuance of group accident and sickness insurance under a franchise group plan.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 33-24-21.1, 33-30-1, and 33-30-15 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 33-30-1.2.
Act 188; HB 721
This Act provides that insurance identification cards issued on and after July 1, 2004, shall not use or display the insured's social security number for any purpose or in any manner on such card.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-24-57.1. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 79; HB 215
This Act provides for the use of credit and credit scoring information in underwriting and rating risks by insurance companies.
The Act enacts Article 4 of O.C.G.A. Chapter 33-24. Effective July 1, 2003, and applicable to all personal insurance policies issued or renewed on and after that date.
Act 233; SB 166
This Act changes the minimum nonforfeiture rate for individual deferred annuities to 1 1/2 percent from the effective date of the Act until July 1, 2005.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-28-3. Effective June 3, 2003.
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TITLE 33 (continued)
Act 396; SB 329
This Act enacts the "Spending Account and Consumer Driven Health Plan Advancement Act." The Act authorizes the issuance of spending account plans and consumer driven health plans for individuals and groups and provides for payment for health care services. The Act provides for certain features of such plans and for certain contractual provisions and limitations.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 33-30B. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 290; HB 688
This Act enacts the "Georgia Vehicle Protection Product Act." The Act provides for the registration and regulation of vehicle protection product warrantors and vendors of vehicle protection products.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 33-34A. Effective January 1, 2004.
TITLE 34 LABOR
Act 84; SB 167
This Act extends the suspension of the overall increase in the rate of employer contributions to the Unemployment Trust Fund through December 31, 2004, based upon the State-wide Reserve Ratio. The Act also provides that employees of employee leasing companies and professional employer organizations shall be presumed to have voluntarily left employment without good cause if the employees do not contact the employer leasing companies or professional employer organizations for reassignment upon the completion of an assignment.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 34-8-156 and 34-8-195. Effective May 30, 2003.
Act 86; SB 233
This Act repeals the requirement that notice to nonresident parties of workers' compensation hearings be sent by certified mail. The Act also requires an employee receiving compensation to submit to medical examination at reasonable times and provides for suspension of compensation upon employee's refusal to submit to examination. The Act clarifies that the grant or denial of social security disability creates no presumption in the determination of whether or not a case is deemed to be catastrophic. The Act makes changes relating to the statute of limitations for the submission of medical bills and clarifies language relating to when an employee is entitled to receive permanent partial disability benefits. Finally, the Act sets the minimum and maximum compensation for total and temporary partial disability.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 34-9-102, 34-9-200, 34-9-200.1, 34-9-203, 34-9-240,
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34-9-261, and 34-9-262. Effective July 1, 2003.
TITLE 35 LAW ENFORCEMENT
Act 395; SB 292
This Act provides that on and after January 1, 2004, each state, county, and local law enforcement agency that conducts emergency response and vehicular pursuits shall adopt written policies that set forth the manner in which these operations shall be conducted.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 35-1-14. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 375; SB 22
This Act authorizes the Georgia Crime Information Center to provide records related to prosecution of certain first offenders if the person who is the subject of the inquiry has applied for employment caring for minor children or elderly, mentally ill, or mentally retarded persons and was prosecuted for one of a list of specified offenses. The Act also provides that certain persons discharged without adjudication of guilt after probation or confinement may be denied employment caring for minor children or elderly, mentally ill, or mentally retarded persons if prosecuted for one of a list of specified offenses.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 35-3-34, 35-3-35, 35-3-36, 42-8-62, and 42-8-63.1 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-34.1.
Effective July 1, 2004, except that Section 3A, amending O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-36, shall become effective on July 1, 2003.
Act 74; HB 140
This Act requires law enforcement agencies to submit to the Georgia Crime Information Center detailed descriptions of arrest warrants and related identifying data for all felonies and for misdemeanors and violations designated in subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-33.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-36. Effective July 1, 2003.
Veto No. 17; SB 187
This Act enacts the "Terrorism Prevention Act of 2003." The Act changes a member on the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council from the chairman of the Georgia Organized Crime Prevention Council to the director of homeland security. The Act discontinues the Organized Crime Prevention Council and establishes an Airport Anti-Terrorism Training Committee, which committee shall maintain an annual training program for persons who serve as airport managers. Finally, the Act deletes provisions for certain insurance for law enforcement personnel participating in programs of the abolished Organized Crime Prevention Council.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 35-6A-3 and 45-9-3, repeals O.C.G.A. Chapter 35-7, and
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enacts O.C.G.A. Section 35-1-14.
Act 66; SB 215
This Act changes provisions relating to reimbursement of training expenses by a governmental unit that employs a peace officer within a certain period of time after such peace officer has completed training while employed by another government unit. The Act provides that the reimbursement requirement shall apply only to governmental units and not to peace officers. The Act conditions the demand for reimbursement by a governmental unit upon documentation that the peace officer in question signed an acknowledgment of the terms of the Act prior to such peace officer's employment with the demanding governmental unit.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 35-8-22. Effective July 1, 2003.
TITLE 36 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Veto No. 6; HB 314
This Act provides that any interest earned by the Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund shall not be a part of the fund but shall be paid to the general fund of the state treasury quarterly and shall be available for appropriation for any purpose. The Act provides for automatic repeal of this provision on July 1, 2004.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-22-4.
Act 67; SB 247
This Act provides that each Georgia income tax return form for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2004, shall offer the taxpayer the opportunity to contribute to the Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-22-4. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 100; HB 309
This Act revises the definition of the term "project" as it relates to development authorities and the acquisition, construction, improvement, or modification of property in connection with sports facilities. The Act permits an authority or political subdivision to operate certain sports facilities and amphitheaters. The Act also authorizes the creation and activation of a joint development authority for a county of this state and a contiguous county of an adjoining state.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 36-62-2, 36-62-5.1, and 36-62-7. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 239; SB 261
This Act provides for additional procedures and requirements with respect to zoning decisions
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involving land that is adjacent to or within 3,000 feet of any military base or military installation. The Act also extensively revises the "Local Government Code Enforcement Boards Act."
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 36-66-6; amends O.C.G.A. Sections 36-74-1 through 36-74-3; and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 36-74-20 through 36-74-30 and 36-74-40 through 36-74-50.
Effective June 3, 2003.
Act 378; SB 86
This Act revises procedures relative to the creation of the transfer of development rights within or between political subdivisions. The Act deletes a provision which required that any proposed transfer of development rights be subject to a separate vote of approval or disapproval by the local governing authority.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 36-66A-1 and 36-66A-2. Effective June 4, 2003.
Act 362; HB 748
This Act makes revisions to certain definitions relating to enterprise zones and redefines the term "service enterprise" to include an entity engaged primarily in day-care activities. The Act also changes a provision relating to enforcement of local codes to provide that no local government is authorized to perform investigations or inspection of residential rental property unless there is probable cause to believe that there is a violation of applicable codes.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 36-74-13 and 36-88-3. Effective June 4, 2003.
Act 379; SB 87
This Act enacts the "War on Terrorism Local Assistance Act." The Act creates a public safety and judicial facilities authority for each county and municipal corporation in this state and provides for activation of such authority by ordinance or resolution of the local governing authority. Each such authority is authorized to initiate projects relating to the acquisition, construction, equipping, operation, maintenance, and repairing of county or municipal corporation judicial, detention, or public safety facilities.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A Sections 36-75-1 through 36-75-10 and amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-82-61.
Effective June 4, 2003.
Act 356; HB 561
This Act provides for procedures, conditions, and limitations relating to the receipt by a local government or another entity of a grant of state funds from the Governor's emergency fund or from a special project appropriation through a local government. The Act requires an audit if the grant of state funds is for $5,000.00 or more. The Act also requires certain recipients of state
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TITLE 36 (continued)
grants to return to the state any such grant funds if it is determined that such funds were not used for the express purpose or purposes for which the grant was made.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-81-8.1. Effective June 4, 2003.
Veto No. 10; HB 544
This Act provides governmental bodies the additional power and authority to enter into, terminate, modify, or amend an interest rate swap, cap, floor, collar, or similar arrangement, or any combination thereof or option with respect thereto, as a hedge with respect to the interest rate or rates on any bonds issued or authorized to be issued by such governmental body pursuant to the "Revenue Bond Law."
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 36-82-61, 36-82-62, 36-82-65, and 36-82-66.
TITLE 38 MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
Act 250; HB 303
This Act provides that the State Defense Force is authorized to use certain state property, including vehicles, for training and execution of missions, except where it would interfere with the training or operation of the National Guard.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 38-2-55. Effective June 3, 2003.
TITLE 40 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Act 56; SB 37
This Act provides for regulation of certain motor driven cycles and electric personal assistive mobility devices and provides that local authorities shall have the power to regulate such devices.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-1-1 and 40-6-371 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 40-6-320 through 40-6-327.
Effective May 29, 2003.
Act 44; HB 191
This Act amends provisions of the law concerning proof of insurance to include provisions for fleet insurance and self-insurance. The Act also changes the penalties for a lapse in insurance coverage and changes the effective date for such penalties and for proof of insurance. The Act also changes certain provisions relating to proof of insurance for operation of motorcycles.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-2-26, 40-2-137, 40-5-71, 40-6-10, and 40-6-11; enacts O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-10; and repeals O.C.G.A. Section 33-34-5.
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TITLE 40 (continued)
Effective May 28, 2003.
Act 246; HB 182
This Act provides for enforcement of certain uniform rules of the road by use of traffic-control signal monitoring devices.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-2-130, 40-6-20, 40-14-21, and 40-14-24. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 200; SB 173
This Act provides that the commissioner of motor vehicle safety may authorize the release of registration and title records to a governmental agency for legitimate governmental duties. The Act also provides for certain prohibitions against the operation of a commercial motor vehicle and changes certain provisions relating to issuance of commercial drivers' licenses. The Act provides for certain requirements when approaching a railroad grade crossing. The Act changes certain definitions. The Act provides for requirements for reporting of traffic fatalities to the commissioner of motor vehicle safety. The Act also provides for powers of law enforcement officers designated by the commissioner.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-2-130, 40-3-23, 40-5-142, 40-5-145, 40-5-150 through 40-5-152, 40-5-159, 40-6-140, 40-6-142, 40-6-253.1, 40-6-277, 40-9-3, and 40-16-2.
Effective October 1, 2003.
Act 205; SB 250
This Act provides that applications for first certificate of title of a vehicle shall bear the full legal name and driver's license number of the owner.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-3-21. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 238; SB 229
This Act provides for the fees that the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety shall pay to the clerk of the court for the forwarding of certain citation information and provides that the clerk shall pay such fees over to the general fund of the city or county operating the court.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-53. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 353; HB 447
This Act provides for revocation of a limited driving permit upon notice of tampering with an ignition interlock device for or failure to report for monitoring of such device. The Act also provides for additional criteria and changes certain fees for driver improvement clinics and provides for penalties to be applied for violations of such provisions. The Act also provides for regulation of commercial driver training schools and instructors and provides for penalties to be applied for violations of such provisions.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-5-64, 40-5-80, 40-5-81, 40-5-83, 40-5-84, 40-5-86,
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TITLE 40 (continued)
40-5-88, 42-8-112, 43-13-1 through 43-13-6, 43-13-7, 43-13-8, and 43-13-10 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 43-13-4.1.
Section 1 of the Act is effective January 1, 2004, and the remainder of the Act is effective July 1, 2003.
Act 181; HB 457
This Act requires motor vehicle operators to take certain precautions, including a lane change or reduction in speed, when passing stationary authorized emergency, towing, recovery, and highway maintenance vehicles.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 40-6-16. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 68; SB 256
This Act provides that the commissioner of transportation may designate the location and manner when a transit bus may operate on the emergency lanes of certain controlled-access facilities.
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-6-50. Effective July 1, 2003.
TITLE 42 PENAL INSTITUTIONS
Act 47; HB 463
This Act changes provisions defining "criminal offense against a victim who is a minor" to include additional offenses. The Act also clarifies language relating to annual registration with the State Sexual Offender Registry and revises language relating to registration while an offender is incarcerated. The Act requires annual photographs of offenders at the time of annual registration. The Act also provides for an exclusion from liability of real estate brokers and certain other persons for failure to disclose certain information in a real estate transaction.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 42-1-12. Effective May 28, 2003.
Act 382; SB 101
This Act provides that persons required to register under O.C.G.A. Section 42-1-12 as a result of a conviction of a crime against minors or of sexual violence or as a result of having been declared a sexually violent predator shall not reside within 1,000 feet of any child care facility, school, or area where minors congregate. The Act provides that a violation of its provisions shall constitute a felony. The Act further provides for penalties for a person convicted of keeping a place of prostitution for a person under the age of 18 years.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 42-1-13 and amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-6-13. Effective June 4, 2003.
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TITLE 42 (continued)
Act 177; HB 339
This Act provides that the commissioner of corrections is authorized to declassify confidential reports, files, records, and papers relative to the state-wide probation system by written order of the commissioner.
The Act amends O.C.G.A Section 42-8-40. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 195; SB 47
This Act authorizes the Department of Corrections and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to charge and collect a $25.00 application fee from any nonindigent adult offender who applies to transfer his or her supervision from Georgia to another state or territory.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 42-9-90. Effective May 31, 2003.
TITLE 43 PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES
Act 178; HB 352
This Act provides that the professional licensing board or the division director within the Office of Secretary of State shall notify complainants of the status and disposition of complaints filed against licensees. The Act provides that the penalty for violations related to athletic trainers shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-1-19 and 43-5-14. Effective May 31, 2003.
Act 347; HB 194
This Act comprehensively revises O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-4A relating to the Georgia Athlete Agent Regulatory Commission and the regulation of athlete agents; changes the composition of the commission; requires certain information in an application for registration; provides for standards for the issuance or denial of registration; and provides for registration fees, record keeping, sanctions of registrants, surety bonds, notice of agency contracts and content standards, cancellation of contracts, electronic signatures, and the right of action by an educational institution against a former student athlete or an athlete agent for damages. The Act also amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-4B relating to the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; authorizes the collection of certain tax payments; changes provisions for licensing boxers; provides for qualifications for persons 50 years of age or older; provides for penalties against violations; provides for reports and tax payments by promoters; clarifies the unlawful sale or resale of tickets by persons other than ticket brokers and changes certain provisions for service charges on the sale of tickets; and authorizes certain cities and counties to require permits for persons selling tickets.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-4A-1 through 43-4A-20, 43-4B-1, 43-4B-4, 43-4B-11, 43-4B-17, 43-4B-26, 43-4B-28, and 43-4B-30; enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 43-4A-4.1 and
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TITLE 42 (continued)
43-4B-19 through 43-4B-21; and repeals O.C.G.A. Sections 43-4A-6 and 43-4B-40. Effective June 4, 2003. Act 57; SB 71
This Act grants an additional exemption from the licensing requirements for professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists for persons currently licensed to practice a specialty in another jurisdiction and who are practicing the specialty within a defined disaster area in order to alleviate the impact on persons affected by a disaster without cost to the recipients and for a maximum of 30 consecutive days following a state of emergency or disaster.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-10A-7. Effective May 29, 2003.
Act 176; HB 327
This Act, relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors, changes the definitions of "conditioned air equipment" and "plumbing" to include the natural gas piping system on the outlet side of gas meters and authorizes certain businesses to continue operations under a license that was valid at the time of the licensee's death for 90 days following the date of such death. The Act provides that O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-14 shall not apply to any employee or authorized agent of a regulated gas utility or municipal owned gas utility while in the course and scope of such employment.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-14-2, 43-14-8, and 43-14-13. Effective May 31, 2003.
Act 361; HB 726
This Act comprehensively revises the definition of the term "land surveying" as it pertains to the regulation of professional engineers and land surveyors.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-15-2. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 59; SB 85
This Act increases the punishment against any person practicing optometry without a license from a misdemeanor to a felony.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-30-14. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 94; HB 177
This Act amends the "Real Estate Appraiser Classification and Regulation Act" by changing certain definitions, the manner in which appraiser classifications are established, the provision for the surrender or lapse of a license, certain provisions concerning hearings and service of orders, and sanctions for violations. The Act also amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-40, relating to real estate brokers and salespersons, so as to provide certain definitions, requirements for nonresident licenses, the licensing of certain community association managers, a ten-year lapse from a license surrender before eligibility for an associate broker's license or broker's license,
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TITLE 43 (continued)
certain hearings and sanctions for violations, additional unfair trade practices, publication of names of licensees, schools, and instructors whose licenses or approvals are revoked, suspended, or surrendered, and additional exceptions to the applicability of the chapter.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-39A-2, 43-39A-8, 43-39A-14, 43-39A-15, 43-39A-18, 43-39A-21, 43-40-1, 43-40-9 through 43-40-11, 43-40-15 through 43-40-17, 43-40-25, 43-40-25.1, 43-40-26, 43-40-27, and 43-40-29 and repeals O.C.G.A. Section 43-40-17.
Effective May 30, 2003.
Act 174; HB 307
This Act changes certain provisions relative to insurance requirements for certification as a structural pest control operator and requires all pest control companies to maintain insurance coverage.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-45-9. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 257; HB 347
This Act comprehensively revises O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-50, the "Georgia Veterinary Practice Act." Part I reorganizes the articles and adds definitions; provides for licensing of veterinarians and regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine and for registration and regulation of veterinary technicians; provides for certain exceptions; provides for punishment for violations; and provides for immunity for certain emergency treatments for sick or injured animals. Part II increases the board to seven members, provides for continuing veterinary technical education, provides for standards and the monitoring of veterinary facilities, and exempts certain zoological parks or aquariums.
Part I of the Act becomes effective on July 1, 2003, except that subsection (b) of O.C.G.A. Section 43-50-30 becomes effective July 1, 2005. Part II of the Act becomes effective only upon the effective date of an appropriation of funds expressly provided in a line item in an appropriations Act by the General Assembly.
TITLE 44 PROPERTY
Act 384; SB 121
This Act amends provisions related to the removal of improperly parked cars and trespassing personal property from private property. The Act requires certain information related to the recovery of removed property to be included on the posted notice. The Act also provides that the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety shall have the authority to regulate and control the removal of vehicles from private property.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 44-1-13. Effective October 1, 2003.
Act 214; HB 53
This Act provides for the appointment of an organ recipient to the Advisory Board on
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TITLE 43 (continued) Anatomical Gift Procurement.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 44-5-149. Effective July 1, 2003.
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TITLE 45 PUBLIC OFFICERS
Veto No. 7; HB 424
This Act provides that any department, agency, authority, commission, or other instrumentality of the state is authorized to deduct designated amounts from the wages or salaries of its employees and remit such moneys to one or more savings trust accounts established under Article 11 of O.C.G.A. Chapter 20-3, the "Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan Act." The Act provides procedures for authorizing and ending such a deduction. The Act also authorizes the inclusion of critical access hospital authorities and federally qualified health centers in the state deferred compensation plan.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 45-7-57 and amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-18-32.
Act 346; HB 166
This Act provides for temporary disability compensation for any individual serving as an officially recognized or designated member of a legally organized volunteer fire department certified in writing by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council who is injured in the line of duty. The Act also clarifies language relating to the amount of compensation to be paid to law enforcement officers and firefighters injured in the line of duty.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 45-9-102 and 45-9-103. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 208; SB 255
This Act provides a limited exception to the general prohibition against public officials and employees doing business with the state for certain employees of the University System of Georgia who have an ownership interest in a family owned business transacting business with a unit of the University System of Georgia.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 45-10-24.1. Effective June 2, 2003.
Act 203; SB 214
This Act changes the definition of the term "regional medical examiner" to delete the requirement that such medical examiner be certified in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-16-21. Effective May 31, 2003.
Veto No. 11; HB 638
This Act provides for the inclusion of employees of federally qualified health centers in the state health insurance plan. The Act also provides that the Board of Community Health is authorized to contract with the community service boards for the inclusion in such plan of any person who retires as an employee of a community service board with at least ten years of actual service and after attaining the age of 60 years or after 30 years of actual service to a community service board regardless of age. The Act includes public employees of critical access hospital authorities and of federally qualified health centers in flexible employee benefit plans. Finally, the Act requires an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly on the fiscal condition of the state employees' health insurance plan.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 45-18-7.7, 45-18-32, 45-18-50, and 45-18-52 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 45-18-7.8 and 45-18-20.
Veto No. 4; HB 147
This Act authorizes the Board of Community Health to contract with any agricultural commodity commission created pursuant to O.C.G.A. Chapter 2-8 for the
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inclusion in any health insurance plan or plans of the employees and retiring employees of any such commodity commission and their spouses and dependent children, as defined by the regulations of the board. The Act requires the agricultural commodity commission to collect such payment from its qualified employees, retired employees, or dependents as may be required under the board's regulations.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 45-18-7.8.
Act 387; SB 155
This Act provides that deferred compensation plans authorized for the state and its political subdivisions may accept contributions from employers and employees.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-18-35. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 172; HB 289
This Act provides that any nontemporary employee of the state in classified or unclassified service who forfeits accumulated sick leave as a result of withdrawal from employment with the state shall be entitled to regain such accumulated sick leave after such employee returns to state employment and remains in service for a period of two consecutive years.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-20-16. Effective July 1, 2003.
TITLE 46 PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Act 211; SB 272
Formerly, the prohibition of telephone solicitation to subscribers who have given notice to the Public Service Commission that they object to receiving telephone solicitations was applicable only to residential telephone subscribers; this Act makes such provisions applicable to mobile and wireless telephone subscribers. The Act provides that fees for telephone subscribers for inclusion in the "no call" data base shall not exceed $5.00 annually and provides for setting fees for access to the data base by telephone solicitors by rule. The Act provides for a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for compilation or dissemination of information from the data base for purposes not authorized by law.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-5-27. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 180; HB 455
Formerly, the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety was required by law to perform safety and mechanical inspections on vehicles owned and operated by limousine carriers; this Act provides that the department shall require safety and mechanical inspections at least annually for such vehicles. The Act requires the commissioner of the department to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the scope of the inspections, qualifications of persons who may perform the inspections, and the manner for reporting the results of inspections to the department.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-7-85.5. Effective October 1, 2003.
Veto No. 8; HB 497
This Act, the "East Central Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority Law," creates an authority for construction, financing, operation, and development of rail passenger excursion projects using any state owned railway in Bibb, Twiggs, Wilkinson, Laurens, Treutlen, Montgomery, Wheeler, Emanuel, Burke, Telfair, and Toombs counties. Members of the authority are to be appointed by governing authorities of
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counties and municipalities within the service area. The Act allows the authority to issue revenue bonds, bond anticipation notes, and other obligations to develop rail passenger excursion projects for the purpose of developing and promoting trade, commerce, tourism, industry, and employment opportunities, but provides that passenger excursion projects shall not interfere with the normal freight operations of the railway. The bonds, notes, other obligations, and property of the authority are not subject to state and local government taxation.
The Act enacts Article 12 of O.C.G.A. Chapter 46-9.
TITLE 47 RETIREMENT
Act 8; HB 103
This Act corrects typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions in O.C.G.A. Title 47.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 47-3-127.1, 47-11-50, 47-24-22, 47-24-23, and 47-24-81.
Effective May 14, 2003.
Act 169; HB 266
This Act authorizes the board of trustees of the Public School Employees Retirement Fund to increase the retirement benefits upon the recommendation of the actuary for the retirement fund and the maintenance of the actuarial soundness of the fund.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-4-101. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 170; HB 270
This Act provides for the date of commencement of retirement benefits under the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-11-70. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 248; HB 268
This Act increases the amount of dues paid by active members of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-17-44. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 267; HB 461
This Act clarifies provisions relating to the use of prior service as credit under the Georgia Military Pension Fund. The Act provides that ordered active duty shall not be considered a break in service.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 47-24-82 and 47-24-100. Effective July 1, 2003.
TITLE 48 REVENUE AND TAXATION
Act 183; HB 469
This Act increases the period of time during which certain income tax refunds may be claimed.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-2-35. Effective May 31, 2003, and applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2003.
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Act 343; HB 43
This Act enacts the "State and Local Tax Revision Act of 2003" and provides for comprehensive changes throughout O.C.G.A. Title 48. The Act incorporates provisions of federal law into Georgia law; changes withholding and reporting requirements; increases the retirement income exclusion; provides an income tax exclusion for certain military income; changes the low-emission vehicle credit; provides for several relocation and job tax credits; provides for a prepaid state tax on motor fuels; provides for a sales tax exemption on prescription contact lens samples; renews and changes the sales tax holiday; revises provisions regarding limitations on certain local sales and use taxes; increases the cigarette and cigar tax and provides for a tax on loose or smokeless tobacco; delays implementation of certified capital and premium tax credits; and changes the homeowner tax relief grant program.
The Act amends provisions throughout O.C.G.A. Title 48 and amends O.C.G.A. Sections 35-3-8, 36-89-2, 36-89-3, 50-5-76, and 50-6-5.
Effective June 4, 2003; however, numerous provisions become effective at different times and the Act itself should be used to determine the effective date of specific provisions.
Act 82; HB 504
This Act changes provisions regarding refunds on behalf of a class of taxpayers and provides for a prepaid state tax on motor fuels.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 48-2-35, 48-8-2, 48-8-49, 48-8-50, 48-9-14, and 48-9-16.
Effective May 29, 2003, except prepaid tax provisions which are effective January 1, 2004.
Act 187; HB 556
This Act provides for additional administrative powers, duties, and responsibilities of the state revenue commissioner, changes provisions regarding tax exemption information, authorizes fees with respect to collection of tax liabilities, and provides for extended electronic filing and payment dates.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 48-7-56 and 48-7-80 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 48-2-54.1 and 48-3-29.
Effective May 31, 2003.
Act 28; HB 531
This Act provides for preferential assessment of environmentally contaminated property.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 48-5-2 and 48-5-7 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-7.6.
Effective May 14, 2003.
Veto No. 5; HB 290
This Act includes certain undeveloped riverside or streamside lands within buffer zones as bona fide conservation use property and provides that any specific excise tax on prepared foods and beverages, not to exceed 2 percent, are excluded from the 2 percent local sales and use tax cap.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 48-5-7.4 and 48-8-6.
Act 46; HB 413
This Act provides for preferential assessment of constructed storm-water wetlands. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 12-2-4 and 48-5-7.4. Effective January 1, 2004, and applicable to all tax years beginning on or after such date.
Act 212; SB 277
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This Act provides for renewal and continuation of conservation use covenants prior to their expiration.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-7.4. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 31; HB 527
This Act exempts farm equipment held in inventory for resale from ad valorem taxation. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-504. Effective January 1, 2004, and applicable to all tax years beginning on or after such date.
Act 381; SB 97
This Act provides for additional intangible tax exemptions and transfers collection duties for the real estate transfer tax to the clerk of the superior court.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 48-6-2, 48-6-4 through 48-6-6, and 48-6-8. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 258; HB 383
This Act provides for an income tax exclusion regarding military income. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-27. Effective June 3, 2003, and applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2003.
Act 182; HB 468
This Act changes the method of calculating estimated tax underpayments. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-120. Effective May 31, 2003, and applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2003.
Act 75; HB 148
This Act provides a sales tax exemption regarding liquefied petroleum gas or other fuel used for certain horticultural purposes.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-8-3. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 95; HB 189
This Act provides for the fair market value of carpet samples for sales and use tax purposes.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-8-39. Effective May 30, 2003.
Act 244; HB 93
This Act changes the definition of gross receipts to exclude certain interorganizational sales or transfers for occupation tax and regulatory fee purposes.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-13-5. Effective June 3, 2003.

TITLE 49 SOCIAL SERVICES

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This Act permits the Department of Human Resources to obtain conviction data that is relevant to any adult who the department has reason to believe has contact with a child who is the subject of a child protective services referral, complaint, or investigation.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 49-2-14. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 202; SB 201
This Act permits the Department of Human Resources to share access to child abuse records and release information from such records to the Office of School Readiness or the Department of Education, Division of School Readiness.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 49-5-41. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 50; HB 318
This Act enacts the "Adult Day Center for Aging Adults Licensure Act" so as to provide for licensure of adult day centers. The Act authorizes the Department of Human Resources to promulgate regulations for the operation of adult day centers and to inspect and investigate adult day centers. The Act provides for exemption from inspection for centers that have been certified or accredited by an entity approved by the department. The Act increases the penalty for abuse, neglect, and exploitation of disabled adults and elder persons to a felony and authorizes actions against applicants and licensees of centers by the Department of Human Resources.
The Act enacts Article 7 of O.C.G.A. Chapter 49-6 and amends O.C.G.A. Sections 30-5-8 and 31-2-6.
The Act becomes effective for rule-making purposes related to licensure of adult day centers only when funds are specifically appropriated and for all other purposes related to adult day centers becomes effective on July 1 of the fiscal year following the year in which funds are specifically appropriated. The Act becomes effective regarding the criminal penalty for abuse, neglect, and exploitation of disabled adults and elder persons on July 1, 2003.
TITLE 50 STATE GOVERNMENT
Act 5; HB 121
This Act amends the 2002-2003 "General Appropriations Act" to change certain appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002-2003.
Effective May 13, 2003.
Act 345; HB 122
This Act, the "General Appropriations Act," provides for the operation of state government for Fiscal Year 2003-2004.
Effective June 4, 2003.
Act 192; HB 735
This Act provides a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Labor of certain funds for the purpose of providing for the payment of expenses of administration of O.C.G.A. Chapter 34-8, the "Employment Security Law." The Act authorizes the Commissioner of Labor to direct the obligation and expenditure of such funds.
Effective May 31, 2003. Act 4; HB 380
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This Act provides a new design for the flag of the State of Georgia. The Act provides for an advisory referendum at which the electors of the state express a preference between the flag so described and the state flag adopted at the 2001 Session of the General Assembly.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 50-3-1. Effective May 8, 2003.
Act 206; SB 33
This Act designates the Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum as the official state center for character education. The Act designates the Funk Heritage/Bennett Center at Reinhardt College as the official state Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 50-3-79 and 50-3-80. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 249; HB 291
This Act repeals the automatic repeal of a grant of authority to the commissioner of administrative services to promulgate rules and regulations governing auctions conducted by state agencies in which vendors' prices are made public during the bidding process.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 50-5-67. Effective June 3, 2003.
Act 186; HB 550
This Act provides for multiyear lease, purchase, or lease purchase contracts with respect to governmental improvement projects in which payments to vendors depend upon the realization of specified savings or revenue gains attributable solely to improvements.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 50-5-77. Effective May 31, 2003.
Act 81; HB 456
This Act provides that for a period of three years after July 1, 2003, funds in the Universal Service Fund created by the Georgia Public Service Commission may be used for the promotion and support of enterprise information technology needs.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 50-5-200. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 383; SB 113
This Act exempts from open meeting requirements government meetings when discussing public records that are exempt from public inspection. The Act exempts from public inspection public records the disclosure of which might compromise security.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 50-14-3 and 50-18-72. Effective June 4, 2003.
Act 58; SB 73
This Act prohibits the naming or renaming of state property for an elected official unless he or she is dead or has been out of office for at least five years. The Act provides for the inclusion in a central inventory of movable personal property of institutions under the board of regents. The Act authorizes the board of regents to provide a mechanism for discharging obligation owed to its institutions in amounts of $3,000.00 or less. The Act provides that revenues collected by institutions in the University System of Georgia from continuing education fees, technology fees, and indirect cost recovery fees shall not lapse to the general fund of the state treasury. The
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Act contains provisions relating to the automatic repeal of such provisions. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 50-16-18 and 50-16-161 and enacts O.C.G.A.
Sections 50-16-20, 50-16-161.1, and 20-3-86. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 83; HB 621
This Act provides that bond proceeds and other proceeds held by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission and the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority may be invested in obligations issued by the Farm Credit Administration, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and the Federal National Mortgage Association.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 50-17-27 and 50-23-5. Effective May 29, 2003.
Act 247; HB 246
This Act exempts from public disclosure public records which would disclose the identity of a person placing a call to an emergency "911" system unless such records are duly requested in a criminal proceeding.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-72. Effective June 3, 2003.
TITLE 52 WATERS OF THE STATE
Act 198; SB 134
This Act changes the definition of the term "reportable boating accident" to increase the minimum amount of property damage from $500.00 to $2,000.00. The Act changes provisions relating to the requirement that vessels be equipped with throwable personal flotation devices.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 52-7-3 and 52-7-8. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 352; HB 444
This Act prohibits the operation of certain motorized vessels on Lake Oconee. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 52-7-13. Effective July 1, 2003.
TITLE 53 WILLS
Act 71; HB 32
This Act provides that when any domiciliary of this state has been exposed to a specific peril or tragedy resulting in probable death, the death of the individual may be proved by clear and convincing evidence at any time after such exposure.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 53-9-1. Effective July 1, 2003.
Act 351; HB 367
This Act provides for the creation of an oral trust agreement that has as the initial corpus a policy of life insurance insuring the life of the settlor. The Act establishes the requirements for such an oral trust agreement and provides that such trust shall terminate six months after its creation.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 53-12-22.1. Effective July 1, 2003.
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SUBJECT MATTER INDEX
BilPage
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ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE--
Health insurance; franchise association policies covering membership groups ..................................................................................HB
619.....................................................................................................................23 Identification cards; use of social security number ..................................HB
721.....................................................................................................................23
AD VALOREM TAXES--
See "PROPERTY TAXES"
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT--
Purchasing; auction bidding; sunset date..................................................HB 291.....................................................................................................................41
ADOPTION--
Adoption and vital records law amendments............................................SB 19213
ADULT DAY CENTERS--
Licensure and regulation ............................................................................HB 318.....................................................................................................................40
AGENTS--
Athlete agents; regulation; Uniform Athlete Agents Act .........................HB 194.....................................................................................................................31
AGRICULTURE--
Eggs; labeling; expiration dates .................................................................HB 757.....................................................................................................................19
Employees' health insurance plan; inclusion of agricultural commodities commissions.........................................................................HB
147.....................................................................................................................35 Failure to pay for agricultural products; criminal offense ......................HB
108.....................................................................................................................10 Farm water use; measurement program; State Soil and Water Conservation Commission............................................................HB
579.....................................................................................................................6 Georgia Dairy Act of 1980; penalties for violations..................................SB 141 Georgia Veterinary Practice Act; extensive revision................................HB
347.....................................................................................................................33 Honeybee colonies; registration and inspection........................................HB
293.....................................................................................................................1 Property tax; conservation use assessment; criteria and procedures; eligibility of constructed wetlands ..............................HB
413.....................................................................................................................38 Property tax; conservation use assessment; river and stream buffer zone property ....................................................................HB
290.....................................................................................................................38 Property tax; conservation use assessments; renewal without lapse ......SB 27738 Property tax; farm equipment; exemption of equipment - 49 -

in dealer's inventory .................................................................................HB

527.....................................................................................................................38

Sales tax; exemption for liquefied petroleum gas used for

horticultural purposes ..............................................................................HB 148 39

Timber harvesting; exemption from local regulation...............................SB 207

7

Vidalia Onion Act of 1986; marketing and shipping................................HB 798

1

Water protection; pollutant discharge and land disturbing

activities; regulation..................................................................................HB 285

6

AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES--

Licensure and regulation ............................................................................SB 7

20

AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS--

Electrical, plumbing, conditioned air, and utility contractors; natural gas piping systems; conditioned air licensure...........................HB 327 32

AIRPORTS--

See "AVIATION"

AMBULANCES--

Air ambulance services; licensure and regulation ....................................SB 7

20

AMMONIA--

Drugs; amphetamine; methamphetamine; anhydrous ammonia; ephedrine .................................................................................SB 205 10

AMPHETAMINES--

Drugs; amphetamine; methamphetamine; anhydrous ammonia; ephedrine .................................................................................SB 205 10

ANATOMICAL GIFT PROCUREMENT--

Advisory board; membership .....................................................................HB 53

33

ANHYDROUS AMMONIA--

Drugs; amphetamine; methamphetamine; anhydrous ammonia; ephedrine .................................................................................SB 205 10

ANIMALS--

Game and fish laws amended .....................................................................HB 815 19 Georgia Veterinary Practice Act; extensive revision................................HB 347 33

ANNUITIES--

Individual deferred annuities; minimum nonforfeiture rate...................SB 166 24

APPEAL AND ERROR--

DNA testing; postconviction proceedings ..................................................SB 119

2

Supreme Court; questions certified by federal courts .............................HB 164

8

APPROPRIATIONS--

Fiscal Year 2003; amendments ...................................................................HB 121 40 - 50 -

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Fiscal Year 2004 ...........................................................................................HB 122 40 Supplemental appropriation to Department of Labor from
Unemployment Trust Fund......................................................................HB 735 40

ARBITRATION--

Civil actions; interest; arbitration awards; class actions;

dismissals; forum non conveniens; settlement transfers .......................HB 792

3

ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES--

Collection of isolated items from river beds ..............................................HB 26

6

ARREST WARRANTS--

Criminal history records; Georgia Crime Information Center...............SB 22

25

Warrants submitted to Georgia Crime Information Center ...................HB 140 25

ASSAULT--

Assault with body fluids by HIV or hepatitis infected person.................SB 20

9

ASSOCIATIONS--

See "CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS"

ATHLETICS--

Agents; Uniform Athlete Agents Act..........................................................HB 194 31

Athletic and Entertainment Commission law amended;

tax payments; boxing; ticket brokers; penalties ....................................HB 194 31

Athletic trainers; unlicensed practice; penalties.......................................HB 352 31

College athletic recruitment rules; cause of action for violations ...........HB 95

16

ATTORNEYS--

Regulation of practice of law; fingerprints and criminal

history records checks of bar applicants ................................................HB 90

8

AUCTION PURCHASING--

State purchasing; auction bidding; sunset date ........................................HB 291 41

AUTHORITIES--

Development authorities; joint authorities; sports and amphitheater facilities.......................................................................HB 309 26

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East Central Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority; creation ..............HB 497 36

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority and advisory

committee; Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority

and advisory committee............................................................................SB 88

5

Hospital authorities; provision of grants, scholarships,

loans, and financial assistance .................................................................HB 372 19

Investment of bond proceeds; Financing and Investment

Commission and Environmental Facilities Authority ...........................HB 621 42

Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority; use of revenues ...............HB 519

5

Oconee River Greenway Authority; law revised ......................................HB 596

5

Public Safety and Judicial Facilities Authorities;

creation for local governments.................................................................SB 87

27

Revenue bond transactions; hedge contracts ............................................HB 544 28

State Road and Tollway Authority; county resident

exemption from causeway tolls ................................................................HB 503 22

State Road and Tollway Authority; use of toll revenues..........................SB 221 21

World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee;

membership ...............................................................................................HB 225

4

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS--

Automated external defibrillators; registration with Department of Human Resources ...........................................................SB 265 21

AVIATION--

Air ambulance services; licensure and regulation ....................................SB 7

20

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council membership; Organized

Crime Prevention Council abolished; airport manager training .........SB 187 26

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BAD CHECKS--

Bad checks; statutory damages; fees and service......................................SB 105

7

Retail installment contracts and revolving accounts;

late fees and dishonor fees........................................................................HB 517

4

Service charge amounts...............................................................................SB 104 10

BAIL BONDING--

Sheriffs; prohibited business activities ......................................................SB 117

9

BANKING AND FINANCE--

Annuities; individual deferred annuities; minimum

nonforfeiture rate......................................................................................SB 166 24

Bad checks and instruments; service charge amounts .............................SB 104 10

Bad checks; statutory damages; fees and service......................................SB 105

7

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Check cashers; exemption from licensure for incidental activities .........HB 680

2

Credit, charge, and debit cards; protection of card

numbers and information.........................................................................HB 213

5

Georgia Fair Lending Act; revision ...........................................................SB 53

3

Investment of bond proceeds; Financing and Investment

Commission and Environmental Facilities Authority ...........................HB 621 42

Retail installment contracts and revolving accounts;

late fees and dishonor fees........................................................................HB 517

4

Revenue bond transactions; hedge contracts ............................................HB 544 28

Revision of financial institutions laws........................................................SB 78

2

BEES--

Honeybee colonies; registration and inspection........................................HB 293

1

BENEFITS BASED FUNDING PROJECTS--

State authorized to enter into .....................................................................HB 550 41

BINGO--

Equipment used; type and ownership........................................................HB 279 11 Prize amounts ...............................................................................................HB 134 11

BIRTH CERTIFICATES--

Adoption and vital records law amendments............................................SB 192 13

BOATS--

Boat safety; reportable accidents; flotation devices .................................SB 134 42 Lake Oconee; restrictions on boats and equipment .................................HB 444 42

BONDS--

Investment of bond proceeds; Financing and Investment

Commission and Environmental Facilities Authority ...........................HB 621 42

Revenue bond transactions; hedge contracts ............................................HB 544 28

Revenue bonds; gas facilities; referendum requirement eliminated ......SB 87

27

BOTTLED WATER--

Public transit systems; possession of bottled water ..................................HB 175 11

BOXING--

Athletic and Entertainment Commission law amended; tax payments; boxing; ticket brokers; penalties ....................................HB 194 31

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BROWNFIELDS--

Property tax; preferential assessment of environmentally contaminated property .............................................................................HB 531 38

BUILDINGS AND HOUSING--

Code enforcement boards and code enforcement procedures.................SB 261 27

Insurance taxes; housing tax credits ..........................................................HB 537 23

Manufactured homes and mobile homes; status as real or

personal property......................................................................................HB 506

3

Rental property; inspection and investigation ..........................................HB 748 27

BULLETPROOF VEST--

Unlawful to wear during certain offenses..................................................HB 173 10

BUSES--

Transit buses; use of emergency lanes .......................................................SB 256 30

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CARPET SAMPLES--

Sales tax; carpet samples; taxable value....................................................HB 189 39

CAUSEWAYS--

State Road and Tollway Authority; county resident exemption from causeway tolls ................................................................HB 503 22

CELL PHONES--

Pagers and electronic communication devices;

possession by students ..............................................................................SB 29

16

Telemarketing; no-call list; mobile and wireless phones .........................SB 272 35

CEMETERIES--

Historic preservation grants program; combat veterans' gravesites......SB 291

5

CERTIFIED QUESTIONS--

Supreme Court; questions certified by federal courts .............................HB 164

8

CHARGE CARDS--

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Credit, charge, and debit cards; protection of card

numbers and information.........................................................................HB 213

5

CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER--

Archeological resources; collection of isolated items from river beds ....HB 26

6

CHECK CASHERS--

Exemption from licensure for incidental activities...................................HB 680

2

CHECKS--

Bad checks and instruments; service charge amounts .............................SB 104 10

Bad checks; statutory damages; fees and service......................................SB 105

7

CHILDREN--

See "MINORS"

CIGARETTES--

State and Local Tax Revision Act of 2003; changes in income,

sales, motor fuel, tobacco, insurance, and property tax provisions .....HB 43

37

Tobacco; Master Settlement Agreement; enforcement mechanisms ......HB 893

4

CITIES--

See "MUNICIPALITIES"

CIVIL PRACTICE--

Adoption and vital records law amendments............................................SB 192 13

Bad checks; statutory damages; fees and service......................................SB 105

7

Civil actions; interest; arbitration awards; class actions;

dismissals; forum non conveniens; settlement transfers .......................HB 792

3

College athletic recruitment rules; cause of action for violations ...........HB 95

16

Judicial and nonjudicial sales; recission of sale;

limitation of damages................................................................................HB 301

4

Juvenile proceedings; child placement order; procedure and notice .....SB 236

9

Juvenile proceedings; child support; disposition in

deprivation cases .......................................................................................SB 80

9

Juvenile proceedings; discovery and disclosure rules ..............................SB 116

9

Supreme Court; questions certified by federal courts .............................HB 164

8

Workers' compensation; benefits; practice and procedure .....................SB 233 25

CLASS ACTIONS--

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Civil actions; interest; arbitration awards; class actions;

dismissals; forum non conveniens; settlement transfers .......................HB 792

3

State tax refunds ..........................................................................................HB 504 37

COASTAL MANAGEMENT--

Georgia Coastal Management Act; sunset date ........................................HB 157

7

COASTAL MARSHLANDS PROTECTION ACT OF 1970--

Exemption for private docks.......................................................................SB 94

6

CODE REVISION--

Elections; correction of typographical, stylistic, and other errors

and omissions.............................................................................................HB 105 18

Official Code of Georgia Annotated; correction of typographical,

stylistic, and other errors and omissions.................................................HB 104

1

Retirement and pensions; correction of typographic, stylistic,

and other errors and omissions ...............................................................HB 103 36

CODES--

Code enforcement boards and code enforcement procedures.................SB 261 27 Rental property; inspection and investigation ..........................................HB 748 27

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES--

College athletic recruitment rules; cause of action for violations ...........HB 95

16

Conflicts of interest; dealing with the state; exception for

certain university employees ....................................................................SB 255 34

Georgia Student Finance Commission and Georgia

Student Finance Authority; amendments...............................................HB 551 17

Postsecondary educational institutions to supply

meningitis information .............................................................................HB 521 21

Tuition equalization grants for private colleges and

universities; eligibility and use.................................................................SB 244 17

University System of Georgia; fiscal management and

property inventory ....................................................................................SB 73

42

COMBAT DUTY--

Income tax; exemption for Reserve and National Guard forces in combat zone ...................................................................HB 383 39

COMMERCE AND TRADE--

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Athlete agents; regulation; Uniform Athlete Agents Act .........................HB 194 31

Athletic and Entertainment Commission law amended;

tax payments; boxing; ticket brokers; penalties ....................................HB 194 31

Business corporation law amendments......................................................SB 211

8

Check cashers; exemption from licensure for incidental activities .........HB 680

2

Corporate, association, partnership, and company name

reservations; filing fees .............................................................................SB 132

7

Credit, charge, and debit cards; protection of card

numbers and information.........................................................................HB 213

5

Debt adjustment; regulation of practices ..................................................HB 385 12

Electrical, plumbing, conditioned air, and utility contractors;

natural gas piping systems; conditioned air licensure...........................HB 327 32

Employment security law; contribution rates; employee

leasing companies and professional employer organizations................SB 167 24

Motor vehicle franchise practices; warranty

reimbursement agreements ......................................................................HB 581

4

Retail installment contracts and revolving accounts;

late fees and dishonor fees........................................................................HB 517

4

State licensing boards; complainants notified of complaint status .........HB 352 31

Tobacco; Master Settlement Agreement; enforcement mechanisms ......HB 893

4

World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee;

membership ...............................................................................................HB 225

4

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES--

Motor vehicle and traffic safety laws amended; commercial drivers; railroad crossings; death reports; arrest powers ....................SB 173 29

COMMISSION ON MEN'S HEALTH--

Presiding officer ...........................................................................................HB 56

17

COMMODITY COMMISSIONS--

Employees' health insurance plan; inclusion of agricultural commodities commissions ...................................................HB 147 35

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT--

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority and advisory committee;

Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and advisory committee.........SB 88

5

COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS--

Licensing and regulation of community living arrangements and drug abuse treatment and education programs .............................SB 264 20

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CONDITIONED AIR CONTRACTORS--

Electrical, plumbing, conditioned air, and utility contractors; natural gas piping systems; conditioned air licensure...........................HB 327 32

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST--

Dealing with the state; exception for certain university employees ........SB 255 34

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES--

Archeological resources; collection of isolated

items from river beds................................................................................HB 26

6

Coastal Marshlands Protection Act of 1970; exemption

for private docks .......................................................................................SB 94

6

Farm water use; measurement program; State Soil and

Water Conservation Commission............................................................HB 579

6

Game and fish laws amended .....................................................................HB 815 19

Georgia Coastal Management Act; sunset date ........................................HB 157

7

Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund; use of interest ......................................HB 314 26

Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund; voluntary contributions

on income tax returns ...............................................................................SB 247 26

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority and advisory committee;

Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and advisory committee.........SB 88

5

Historic preservation grants program; combat veterans' gravesites......SB 291

5

Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority; use of revenues ...............HB 519

5

Lake Oconee; restrictions on boats and equipment .................................HB 444 42

Oconee River Greenway Authority; law revised ......................................HB 596

5

Property tax; conservation use assessment; criteria

and procedures; eligibility of constructed wetlands ..............................HB 413 38

Property tax; conservation use assessment; river and

stream buffer zone property ....................................................................HB 290 38

Property tax; conservation use assessments; renewal

without lapse..............................................................................................SB 277 38

Property tax; preferential assessment of

environmentally contaminated property ................................................HB 531 38

Sewage management systems; soil reports; soil

classifiers and other professionals ...........................................................SB 129 20

Soil erosion and sedimentation; local ordinances

relating to land-disturbing activities .......................................................HB 509

7

Timber harvesting; exemption from local regulation...............................SB 207

7

Water protection; pollutant discharge and land

disturbing activities; regulation...............................................................HB 285

6

Water well and pump standards and regulation ......................................HB 304

6

CONSERVATION USE ASSESSMENT--

Property tax; conservation use assessment; criteria

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and procedures; eligibility of constructed wetlands ..............................HB 413 38 Property tax; conservation use assessment; river and
stream buffer zone property ....................................................................HB 290 38 Property tax; conservation use assessments; renewal
without lapse..............................................................................................SB 277 38

CONSUMER PROTECTION--

Credit, charge, and debit cards; protection of card

numbers and information.........................................................................HB 213

5

Eggs; labeling; expiration dates .................................................................HB 757 19

Regulation of debt adjustment practices ...................................................HB 385 12

Use of credit information in insurance underwriting and rating............HB 215 24

Vehicle protection product warranties; alarm systems,

anti-theft devices, etc. ...............................................................................HB 688 24

Vidalia Onion Act of 1986; marketing and shipping................................HB 798

1

CONTRACTORS--

Electrical, plumbing, conditioned air, and utility contractors; natural gas piping systems; conditioned air licensure...........................HB 327 32

CONTRACTS--

Bad checks and instruments; service charge amounts .............................SB 104 10

Bad checks; statutory damages; fees and service......................................SB 105

7

Benefits based funding projects; state authorized to enter into ..............HB 550 41

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES--

See "DRUGS"

CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS--

Business corporation law amendments......................................................SB 211

8

Corporate, association, partnership, and company

name reservations; filing fees...................................................................SB 132

7

CORRECTIONS--

See "PENAL INSTITUTIONS"

COUNSELORS--

Certified school counselors and certified school

social workers; compensation ..................................................................SB 178 15

Counselors, social workers, and marriage and family

therapists; licensing exemption for disaster services .............................SB 71

32

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COUNTIES--

Code enforcement boards and code enforcement procedures.................SB 261 27

County ordinance violations; sentencing; confinement

and probation ............................................................................................HB 226

8

Development authorities; joint authorities; sports

and amphitheater facilities.......................................................................HB 309 26

Enterprise zones; business enterprises ......................................................HB 748 27

Hospital authorities; provision of grants,

scholarships, loans, and financial assistance ..........................................HB 372 19

Law enforcement agencies to adopt pursuit policies ................................SB 292 25

Motor vehicles; towing from private property; regulation by

local governments and Department of Motor Vehicle Safety ...............SB 121 33

Occupation taxes; definition of gross receipts...........................................HB 93

39

Open records and open meetings laws; exceptions...................................SB 113 41

Peace officer training costs; reimbursement on change

of employment ...........................................................................................SB 215 26

Public Safety and Judicial Facilities Authorities;

creation for local governments.................................................................SB 87

27

Rental property; inspection and investigation ..........................................HB 748 27

Revenue bond transactions; hedge contracts ............................................HB 544 28

Revenue bonds; gas facilities; referendum requirement eliminated.......SB 87

27

Sewage management systems; soil reports; soil

classifiers and other professionals ...........................................................SB 129 20

Sheriffs; prohibited business activities ......................................................SB 117

9

Soil erosion and sedimentation; local ordinances

relating to land-disturbing activities .......................................................HB 509

7

State grants; certification and audit requirements...................................HB 561 28

Timber harvesting; exemption from local regulation...............................SB 207

7

Traffic convictions; reports; fees................................................................SB 229 29

Traffic-control signal monitoring devices; regulation of use...................HB 182 29

Transfer of development rights ..................................................................SB 86

27

Zoning adjacent to military bases ..............................................................SB 261 27

COURTS--

Adoption and vital records law amendments............................................SB 192 13

Civil actions; interest; arbitration awards; class actions;

dismissals; forum non conveniens; settlement transfers .......................HB 792

3

County ordinance violations; sentencing; confinement

and probation ............................................................................................HB 226

8

DNA testing; postconviction proceedings ..................................................SB 119

2

Family violence protective order cases; provision of interpreters ..........HB 255

8

Indigent defense; Georgia Indigent Defense Act enacted ........................HB 770 12

Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund;

benefits; applications ................................................................................HB 270 36

Judicial and nonjudicial sales; recission of sale;

limitation of damages................................................................................HB 301

4

Juvenile courts; age of children subject to jurisdiction............................HB 470

9

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Juvenile proceedings; child placement order; procedure and notice .....SB 236

9

Juvenile proceedings; discovery and disclosure rules ..............................SB 116

9

Public Safety and Judicial Facilities Authorities;

creation for local governments.................................................................SB 87

27

Real estate transfer tax; superior court clerk as collecting

officer; exemption for transfers between related parties ......................SB 97

38

Regulation of practice of law; fingerprints and

criminal history records checks of bar applicants .................................HB 90

8

Sheriffs; prohibited business activities ......................................................SB 117

9

Supreme Court of Georgia; answer questions of law from

other courts................................................................................................HB 164

8

Traffic convictions; reports; fees................................................................SB 229 29

CREDIT CARDS--

Credit, charge, and debit cards; protection of card

numbers and information.........................................................................HB 213

5

CREDIT INFORMATION--

Use in insurance underwriting and rating.................................................HB 215 24

CRIMES AND OFFENSES--

Assault with body fluids by HIV or hepatitis infected person.................SB 20

9

Bad checks and instruments; service charge amounts .............................SB 104 10

Bingo; equipment used; type and ownership ............................................HB 279 11

Bingo; prize amounts...................................................................................HB 134 11

Bulletproof vest; unlawful to wear during certain offenses.....................HB 173 10

Child abuse protocols; child fatality review committees..........................HB 479 14

Conflicts of interest; dealing with the state;

exception for certain university employees.............................................SB 255 34

County ordinance violations; sentencing; confinement

and probation ............................................................................................HB 226

8

Dangerous drugs and controlled substances; listings

and prescription requirements ................................................................HB 261 11

DNA testing; postconviction proceedings ..................................................SB 119

2

Drugs; amphetamine; methamphetamine; anhydrous

ammonia; ephedrine .................................................................................SB 205 10

Elder abuse; punishment ............................................................................HB 318 40

Failure to pay for agricultural products....................................................HB 108 10

Family Violence and Stalking Protective Order

Registry; standard forms; recording procedure ....................................SB 123 14

Family violence orders; duration; violation as crime ...............................HB 722 14

Family violence protective order cases; provision of interpreters ..........HB 255

8

Firearms or other weapons at public gathering or

transportation facility; affirmative defense............................................HB 397 10

Graffiti; use of inmate labor for removal ..................................................HB 144 12

Indigent defense; Georgia Indigent Defense Act enacted ........................HB 770 12

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Insurance fraud............................................................................................HB 598 23 Insurance fraud as racketeering activity under RICO law .....................HB 236 11 Keeping a place of prostitution when offense involves
minors; penalties .......................................................................................SB 101 30 Marijuana trafficking; amount of marijuana ...........................................HB 196 11 Motor vehicle and traffic safety laws amended; commercial
drivers; railroad crossings; death reports; arrest powers ....................SB 173 29 Passing stationary emergency or maintenance vehicle.............................HB 457 30 Pimping; sexual battery; sexual exploitation of minors ...........................HB 462 10 Public transit systems; possession of bottled water ..................................HB 175 11 Sexual offender registry; registration and procedures;
real estate transaction liability.................................................................HB 463 30 Sexually violent predators; prohibited from residing
near schools and areas where minors congregate ..................................SB 101 30 Transportation security devices; interference or avoidance....................HB 397 10

CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS--

Child abuse records; access by Office of School

Readiness and Department of Education ...............................................SB 201 40

Child protective services; access to criminal history records ..................SB 200 39

Family Violence and Stalking Protective Order

Registry; standard forms; recording procedure ....................................SB 123 14

Records relating to certain caregivers .......................................................SB 22

25

Regulation of practice of law; fingerprints and criminal

history records checks of bar applicants ................................................HB 90

8

Warrants submitted to Georgia Crime Information Center ...................HB 140 25

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL--

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council membership; Organized Crime Prevention Council abolished; airport manager training .........SB 187 26

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE--

Child protective services; access to criminal history records ..................SB 200 39

Concurrent grand juries; continuances for military service;

pretrial motions; trial demands; expert reports ....................................HB 414 12

County ordinance violations; sentencing; confinement

and probation ............................................................................................HB 226

8

Criminal history records; Georgia Crime Information Center...............SB 22

25

DNA testing; postconviction proceedings ..................................................SB 119

2

Family Violence and Stalking Protective Order

Registry; standard forms; recording procedure ....................................SB 123 14

Family violence orders; duration; violation as crime ...............................HB 722 14

Family violence protective order cases; provision of interpreters ..........HB 255

8

Graffiti; use of inmate labor for removal ..................................................HB 144 12

Indigent defense; Georgia Indigent Defense Act enacted ........................HB 770 12

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Parole and probation; fees for transfer of supervision

to another state..........................................................................................SB 47

31

Probation system records; declassification procedure .............................HB 339 31

Regulation of practice of law; fingerprints and

criminal history records checks of bar applicants .................................HB 90

8

Sexual offender registry; registration and

procedures; real estate transaction liability ...........................................HB 463 30

Traffic convictions; reports; fees................................................................SB 229 29

Warrants submitted to Georgia Crime Information Center ...................HB 140 25

CROPS--

Failure to pay for agricultural products; criminal offense ......................HB 108 10

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DAIRIES--

Georgia Dairy Act of 1980; penalties for violations..................................SB 14

1

DAMAGES--

Bad checks; statutory damages; fees and service......................................SB 105

7

DATING VIOLENCE--

Teen dating violence prevention programs ...............................................SB 346 16

DAY CARE--

Adult day centers; regulation and licensure..............................................HB 318 40

DEATH--

Missing persons; proof of death .................................................................HB 32

43

DEATH INVESTIGATIONS--

Regional medical examiners; qualifications ..............................................SB 214 34

DEBIT CARDS--

Credit, charge, and debit cards; protection of card

numbers and information.........................................................................HB 213

5

DEBT ADJUSTMENT--

Regulation of debt adjustment practices ...................................................HB 385 12

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DEBTOR AND CREDITOR--

Bad checks and instruments; service charge amounts .............................SB 104 10

Bad checks; statutory damages; fees and service......................................SB 105

7

Debt adjustment; regulation of practices ..................................................HB 385 12

Judicial and nonjudicial sales; recission of sale;

limitation of damages................................................................................HB 301

4

DEFENSE--

See "MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS"

DEFERRED COMPENSATION--

Public officers and employees; employer contributions...........................SB 155 35 State deferred compensation plan; participation by
certain hospitals and health centers ........................................................HB 424 34

DEFIBRILLATORS--

Automated external defibrillators; registration with Department of Human Resources...................................................SB 265 21
DEPRIVATION--

Juvenile proceedings; child support; disposition in deprivation cases ...SB 80

9

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES--

Joint authorities; sports and amphitheater facilities................................HB 309 26

DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS--

Transfer of development rights ..................................................................SB 86

27

DIRECT RECORDING ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS--

Election law revisions; direct recording electronic voting systems .........SB 258 18

DISABLED PERSONS--

Abuse; punishment ......................................................................................HB 318 40

DISASTERS--

See "EMERGENCY SERVICES"

DISCOVERY--

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Concurrent grand juries; continuances for military

service; pretrial motions; trial demands; expert reports ......................HB 414 12

DNA testing; postconviction proceedings ..................................................SB 119

2

Juvenile proceedings; discovery and disclosure rules ..............................SB 116

9

DISMISSAL--

Civil actions; interest; arbitration awards; class actions;

dismissals; forum non conveniens; settlement transfers .......................HB 792

3

DISTANCE LEARNING--

Georgia Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act of 1992; Universal Service Fund; use of proceeds for technology needs ............HB 456 41

DNA TESTING--

Postconviction proceedings .........................................................................SB 119

2

DOCKS--

Coastal Marshlands Protection Act of 1970;

exemption for private docks.....................................................................SB 94

6

DOCTORS--

See "PHYSICIANS"

DOMESTIC RELATIONS--

Adoption and vital records law amendments............................................SB 192 13

Child abuse protocols; child fatality review committees..........................HB 479 14

Child support and alimony enforcement; applications

and procedures ..........................................................................................HB 319 13

Driver's licenses, permits, and identification cards;

persons not eligible for social security numbers ....................................HB 319 13

Family Violence and Stalking Protective Order

Registry; standard forms; recording procedure ....................................SB 123 14

Family violence orders; duration; violation as crime ...............................HB 722 14

Family violence protective order cases; provision of interpreters ..........HB 255

8

Juvenile proceedings; child support; disposition in

deprivation cases .......................................................................................SB 80

9

Marriage licenses; syphilis testing requirement abolished ......................SB 190 13

DRIVER'S LICENSES--

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Driver's license laws; extensive amendments ............................................HB 447 29 Driver's licenses, permits, and identification
cards; persons not eligible for social security numbers.........................HB 319 13 Motor vehicle and traffic safety laws amended; commercial
drivers; railroad crossings; death reports; arrest powers ....................SB 173 29 Title applications; name and license number of applicant ......................SB 250 29

DRUGS--

Amphetamine; methamphetamine; anhydrous ammonia; ephedrine ....SB 205 10

Dangerous drugs and controlled substances; listings

and prescription requirements ................................................................HB 261 11

Health insurance; coverage for off-label prescription drug use..............SB 96

23

Licensing and regulation of community living arrangements

and drug abuse treatment and education programs .............................SB 264 20

Marijuana trafficking; amount of marijuana ...........................................HB 196 11

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EAST CENTRAL GEORGIA RAILROAD EXCURSION AUTHORITY--

Creation ........................................................................................................HB 497 36

EDUCATION--

Certified school counselors and certified school

social workers; compensation ..................................................................SB 178 15

Child abuse records; access by Office of School

Readiness and Department of Education ...............................................SB 201 40

College athletic recruitment rules; cause of action for violations ...........HB 95

16

Conflicts of interest; dealing with the state;

exception for certain university employees.............................................SB 255 34

Expenditure controls; advanced placement fees;

testing and assessments; class sizes .........................................................SB 249 14

Georgia Student Finance Commission and Georgia

Student Finance Authority; amendments...............................................HB 551 17

Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum; Funk

Heritage/Bennett Center at Reinhardt College ......................................SB 33

41

Pagers and electronic communication devices;

possession by students ..............................................................................SB 29

16

Postsecondary educational institutions to supply

meningitis information .............................................................................HB 521 21

Professional Standards Commission; standards and

procedure for certification of personnel .................................................HB 590 15

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Public School Employees Retirement Fund; funding and benefits.........HB 266 36

Sales tax for educational purposes; performance

audit or review of expenditures ...............................................................SB 249 14

Sexually violent predators; prohibited from residing

near schools and areas where minors congregate ..................................SB 101 30

State Medical Education Board and Georgia Board for

Physician Workforce ................................................................................HB 56

17

State officers and employees; payroll deductions for

higher education savings plan..................................................................HB 424 34

Teachers and other personnel; restoration of

forfeited sick and personal leave .............................................................HB 25

16

Teachers; contract renewal procedures.....................................................SB 223 15

Teachers; employment rights; compensation increase for

student testing achievement .....................................................................SB 193 15

Teen dating violence prevention programs ...............................................SB 346 16

Tuition equalization grants for private colleges and

universities; eligibility and use.................................................................SB 244 17

University System of Georgia; fiscal management and

property inventory ....................................................................................SB 73

42

EGGS--

Labeling; expiration dates ..........................................................................HB 757 19

ELDERLY--

Adult day centers; regulation and licensure; elder abuse........................HB 318 40

Caregivers; criminal history records; Georgia Crime

Information Center...................................................................................SB 22

25

ELECTIONS--

Correction of typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions .................................................................................HB 105 18
Election law revisions; direct recording electronic voting systems .........SB 258 18

ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES--

Definitions and regulations .........................................................................SB 37

28

EMERGENCY LANES--

Transit buses; use of emergency lanes .......................................................SB 256 30

EMERGENCY SERVICES--

Automated external defibrillators; registration with Department of Human Resources...................................................SB 265 21
Counselors, social workers, and marriage and family

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therapists; licensing exemption for disaster services .............................SB 71

32

Georgia Emergency Medical Services Medical Directors

Advisory Council.......................................................................................SB 81

21

Open records law application to emergency "911"call records ..............HB 246 42

Passing stationary emergency or maintenance vehicle.............................HB 457 30

Smallpox vaccination program immunity; provision of

vaccinations to first responders ...............................................................HB 372 19

Volunteer firefighters; temporary disability compensation ....................HB 166 34

EMPLOYEE LEASING COMPANIES--

Employment security law; contribution rates; employee leasing companies and professional employer organizations................SB 167 24

EMPLOYMENT--

See "LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS"

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW--
Contribution rates; employee leasing companies and professional employer organizations.......................................................SB 167 24
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Labor from Unemployment Trust Fund......................................................................HB 735 40
ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS--
Land surveying; definition changed ..........................................................HB 726 32 Sewage management systems; soil reports; soil
classifiers and other professionals ...........................................................SB 129 20
ENTERPRISE ZONES--
Business enterprises.....................................................................................HB 748 27
ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY--
Investment of bond proceeds; Financing and Investment Commission and Environmental Facilities Authority ...........................HB 621 42
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION--
See "CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES"
EPHEDRINE--
Drugs; amphetamine; methamphetamine; anhydrous ammonia; ephedrine .................................................................................SB 205 10
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EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION ACT OF 1975--

Water protection; pollutant discharge and land

disturbing activities; regulation...............................................................HB 285

6

ESTATES--

See "WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES"

ESTIMATED TAX PAYMENTS--

Income tax; underpayments........................................................................HB 468 39

ETHICS--

Conflicts of interest; dealing with the state; exception for certain university employees.............................................SB 255 34
EVIDENCE--

DNA testing; postconviction proceedings ..................................................SB 119

2

EXECUTIONS--

Administrative changes; publication of executions;

collections; filing dates..............................................................................HB 556 38

Judicial and nonjudicial sales; recission of sale;

limitation of damages................................................................................HB 301

4

EYE BANKS--

Qualifications to operate .............................................................................HB 54

21

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FACTORY BUILT HOMES--

Manufactured homes and mobile homes; status as real

or personal property .................................................................................HB 506

3

FAIR LENDING--

Georgia Fair Lending Act; revision ...........................................................SB 53

3

Revision of financial institutions laws........................................................SB 78

2

FAMILY VIOLENCE--

Family Violence and Stalking Protective Order Registry; standard forms; recording procedure ....................................SB 123 14

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Family violence orders; duration; violation as crime ...............................HB 722 14

Protective order cases; provision of interpreters ......................................HB 255

8

FARM EQUIPMENT--

Property tax; farm equipment; exemption of equipment in dealer's inventory ..............................................................HB 527 38

FARMS--

See "AGRICULTURE"

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS--

See "BANKING AND FINANCE"

FINANCING AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION--

Investment of bond proceeds; Financing and Investment Commission and Environmental Facilities Authority ...........................HB 621 42

FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY--

Certification of and standards for fire departments and firefighters ..........................................................................................SB 169 18
Pyrotechnics displays; licensure and regulation .......................................SB 213 18 State Fire Marshal; law enforcement personnel and powers ..................SB 345 18 Volunteer firefighters; temporary disability compensation ....................HB 166 34

FIREARMS AND WEAPONS--

Bulletproof vest; unlawful to wear during certain offenses.....................HB 173 10 Firearms or other weapons at public gathering or
transportation facility; affirmative defense............................................HB 397 10

FIREWORKS--

Pyrotechnics displays; licensure and regulation .......................................SB 213 18

FIRST OFFENDERS--

Criminal history records; Georgia Crime Information Center...............SB 22

25

FISHING--

Game and fish laws amended .....................................................................HB 815 19

FLAG--

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State flag; design; advisory referendum....................................................HB 380 41

FLINT RIVER--

Archeological resources; collection of isolated items from river beds ....HB 26

6

FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS--

Eggs; labeling; expiration dates .................................................................HB 757 19

Vidalia Onion Act of 1986; marketing and shipping................................HB 798

1

FORESTRY--

Timber harvesting; exemption from local regulation...............................SB 207

7

FORUM NON CONVENIENS--

Civil actions; interest; arbitration awards; class actions;

dismissals; forum non conveniens; settlement transfers .......................HB 792

3

FOSTER PARENTS--

Juvenile proceedings; child placement order; procedure and notice .....SB 236

9

FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION INSURANCE--

Health insurance; franchise association policies covering membership groups...................................................................HB 619 23

FRANCHISES--

Motor vehicle franchise practices; warranty

reimbursement agreements ......................................................................HB 581

4

FRAUD--

Insurance fraud............................................................................................HB 598 23

FUNK HERITAGE/BENNETT CENTER AT REINHARDT COLLEGE--

Designation as official Frontier and Southeastern

Indian Interpretive Center.......................................................................SB 33

41

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GAMBLING--

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Bingo; equipment used; type and ownership ............................................HB 279 11 Bingo; prize amounts...................................................................................HB 134 11

GAME AND FISH--

Game and fish laws amended .....................................................................HB 815 19

GAS--

Electrical, plumbing, conditioned air, and utility contractors;

natural gas piping systems; conditioned air licensure...........................HB 327 32

Revenue bonds; gas facilities; referendum requirement eliminated.......SB 87

27

GCIC--

See "CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS"

GENERAL ASSEMBLY--

World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee;

membership ...............................................................................................HB 225

4

GENERAL PROVISIONS--

Appropriations; Fiscal Year 2003; amendments ......................................HB 121 40

Appropriations; Fiscal Year 2004 ..............................................................HB 122 40

Elections; correction of typographical, stylistic, and

other errors and omissions.......................................................................HB 105 18

Official Code of Georgia Annotated; correction of

typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions.......................HB 104

1

Retirement and pensions; correction of typographic,

stylistic, and other errors and omissions.................................................HB 103 36

GEO. L. SMITH II GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER AUTHORITY--

World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee;

membership ...............................................................................................HB 225

4

GEOLOGISTS--

Sewage management systems; soil reports; soil classifiers and other professionals ...........................................................SB 129 20

GEORGIA COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT--

Sunset date....................................................................................................HB 157

7

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GEORGIA CRIME INFORMATION CENTER--

See "CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS"

GEORGIA DISTANCE LEARNING AND TELEMEDICINE ACT OF 1992--

Universal Service Fund; use of proceeds for technology needs ...............HB 456 41

GEORGIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL DIRECTORS ADVISORY COUNCIL--

Creation ........................................................................................................SB 81

21

GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY--

Investment of bond proceeds; Financing and Investment Commission and Environmental Facilities Authority ...........................HB 621 42

GEORGIA FAIR LENDING ACT--

Revision.........................................................................................................SB 53

3

Revision of financial institutions laws........................................................SB 78

2

GEORGIA GREENSPACE TRUST FUND--

Use of interest ...............................................................................................HB 314 26 Voluntary contributions on income tax returns........................................SB 247 26

GEORGIA HIGHER EDUCATION SAVINGS PLAN ACT--

State officers and employees; payroll deductions for higher education savings plan............................................................HB 424 34

GEORGIA INDIGENT DEFENSE ACT--

Enactment.....................................................................................................HB 770 12

GEORGIA MILITARY PENSION FUND--

Creditable service ........................................................................................HB 461 37

GEORGIA ORGANIZED CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL--

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council membership; Organized Crime Prevention Council abolished; airport manager training .........SB 187 26

GEORGIA STATE FINANCING AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION--

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Investment of bond proceeds; Financing and Investment Commission and Environmental Facilities Authority ...........................HB 621 42
GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION-Georgia Student Finance Commission and Georgia Student Finance Authority; amendments...............................................HB 551 17
GEORGIA VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT ACT-Vehicle protection product warranties; alarm systems, anti-theft devices, etc. ................................................................HB 688 24
GEORGIA VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT-Extensive revision ........................................................................................HB 347 33
GRAFFITI-Use of inmate labor for removal .................................................................HB 144 12
GRAND JURIES-Concurrent grand juries; continuances for military service; pretrial motions; trial demands; expert reports ......................HB 414 12
GRANTS-State grants; certification and audit requirements...................................HB 561 28
GREENHOUSES-Sales tax; exemption for liquefied petroleum gas used for horticultural purposes ...............................................................HB 148 39
GREENSPACE-Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund; use of interest ......................................HB 314 26 Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund; voluntary contributions on income tax returns .......................................................SB 247 26
GUNS-See "FIREARMS AND WEAPONS" - H -
HALLS OF FAME--
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Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority and advisory committee;

Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and advisory committee.........SB 88

5

HANDICAPPPED--

See "DISABLED PERSONS"

HEALTH--

Air ambulance services; licensure and regulation ....................................SB 7

20

Anatomical gift procurement; advisory board; membership ..................HB 53

33

Automated external defibrillators; registration with

Department of Human Resources ...........................................................SB 265 21

Caregivers; criminal history records; Georgia Crime

Information Center...................................................................................SB 22

25

Commission on Men's Health; presiding officer.......................................HB 56

17

Counselors, social workers, and marriage and family

therapists; licensing exemption for disaster services .............................SB 71

32

Eye banks; qualifications to operate ..........................................................HB 54

21

Georgia Emergency Medical Services Medical Directors

Advisory Council.......................................................................................SB 81

21

Health insurance; coverage for off-label prescription drug use..............SB 96

23

Hospital authorities; provision of grants, scholarships,

loans, and financial assistance .................................................................HB 372 19

Human resources department rules; preemptive effect ...........................HB 372 19

Licensing and regulation of community living arrangements

and drug abuse treatment and education programs .............................SB 264 20

Marriage licenses; syphilis testing requirement abolished ......................SB 190 13

Nursing Home Provider Fee Act; medical assistance payments..............HB 526 20

Optometry; unlicensed practice..................................................................SB 85

32

Postsecondary educational institutions to supply

meningitis information .............................................................................HB 521 21

Renal Dialysis Advisory Council; membership.........................................HB 56

17

Sewage management systems; soil reports; soil

classifiers and other professionals ...........................................................SB 129 20

Smallpox vaccination program immunity; provision of

vaccinations to first responders ...............................................................HB 372 19

State deferred compensation plan; participation by

certain hospitals and health centers ........................................................HB 424 34

State employee benefits; participation by certain

hospitals, health centers, and community service boards .....................HB 638 34

State Medical Education Board and Georgia Board for

Physician Workforce ................................................................................HB 56

17

HEALTH INSURANCE--

Coverage for off-label prescription drug use ............................................SB 96

23

Franchise association policies covering membership groups...................HB 619 23

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Identification cards; use of social security number ..................................HB 721 23 Spending Account and Consumer Driven Health Plan
Advancement Act; enactment ..................................................................SB 329 24

HEDGE CONTRACTS--

Revenue bond transactions .........................................................................HB 544 28

HEPATITIS--

Assault with body fluids by HIV or hepatitis infected person.................SB 20

9

HIGH SPEED PURSUITS--

Law enforcement agencies to adopt pursuit policies ................................SB 292 25

HIGHER EDUCATION SAVINGS PLANS--

State officers and employees; payroll deductions for higher education savings plan............................................................HB 424 34

HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES--

Electric personal assistive mobility devices;

mopeds; definitions and regulations .......................................................SB 37

28

Hybrid vehicles; use of designated travel lanes ........................................HB 719 22

Insurance; registration; requirement and proof of

motor vehicle insurance............................................................................HB 191 28

Motor vehicle and traffic safety laws amended; commercial

drivers; railroad crossings; death reports; arrest powers ....................SB 173 29

Overweight vehicles .....................................................................................HB 719 22

Passing stationary emergency or maintenance vehicle.............................HB 457 30

Speeding in work zones ...............................................................................HB 719 22

State Road and Tollway Authority; county resident

exemption from causeway tolls ................................................................HB 503 22

Subdivisions; access to state highway system............................................HB 321 22

Traffic-control signal monitoring devices; regulation of use...................HB 182 29

Transit buses; use of emergency lanes .......................................................SB 256 30

Transportation department investigators; allocation of

transportation funds; use of toll revenues ..............................................SB 221 21

Transportation department; unsolicited proposals ..................................SB 257 22

HISTORIC PRESERVATION--

Historic preservation grants program; combat veterans' gravesites......SB 291

5

HIV--

Assault with body fluids by HIV or hepatitis infected person.................SB 20

9

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HONEYBEES--

Colonies; registration and inspection.........................................................HB 293

1

HOSPITALS--

Eye banks; qualifications to operate ..........................................................HB 54

21

Hospital authorities; provision of grants,

scholarships, loans, and financial assistance ..........................................HB 372 19

Smallpox vaccination program immunity; provision of vaccinations to first responders ...............................................................HB 372 19
State deferred compensation plan; participation by certain hospitals and health centers ........................................................HB 424 34
State employee benefits; participation by certain hospitals, health centers, and community service boards .....................HB 638 34

HOUSING TAX CREDITS--

Insurance taxes; housing tax credits ..........................................................HB 537 23

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT--

Adult day centers; regulation and licensure..............................................HB 318 40 Automated external defibrillators; registration with
Department of Human Resources ...........................................................SB 265 21 Child abuse records; access by Office of School
Readiness and Department of Education ...............................................SB 201 40 Child protective services; access to criminal history records ..................SB 200 39 Child support and alimony enforcement; applications
and procedures ..........................................................................................HB 319 13 Licensing and regulation of community living arrangements
and drug abuse treatment and education programs .............................SB 264 20 Rules; preemptive effect ..............................................................................HB 372 19

HUNTING--

Game and fish laws amended .....................................................................HB 815 19

HYBRID VEHICLES--

Use of designated travel lanes .....................................................................HB 719 22

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INCOME TAX--

Estimated tax payments; underpayments .................................................HB 468 39 Exemption for Reserve and National Guard forces in combat zone.......HB 383 39

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Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund; voluntary

contributions on income tax returns .......................................................SB 247 26

Refund claims; time for filing .....................................................................HB 469 37

State and Local Tax Revision Act of 2003; changes in income,

sales, motor fuel, tobacco, insurance, and property tax provisions .....HB 43

37

INDIAN AFFAIRS--

Designation of official Frontier and Southeastern

Indian Interpretive Center.......................................................................SB 33

41

INDIAN ARTIFACTS--

Archeological resources; collection of isolated

items from river beds................................................................................HB 26

6

INDIGENT DEFENSE--

Georgia Indigent Defense Act enacted.......................................................HB 770 12

INQUESTS--

Regional medical examiners; qualifications ..............................................SB 214 34

INSURANCE--

Annuities; individual deferred annuities; minimum

nonforfeiture rate......................................................................................SB 166 24

Credit information; use in underwriting and rating ................................HB 215 24

Employees' health insurance plan; inclusion of

agricultural commodities commissions ...................................................HB 147 35

Health insurance; coverage for off-label prescription drug use..............SB 96

23

Health insurance; franchise association policies

covering membership groups...................................................................HB 619 23

Health insurance; identification cards; use of social security number ...HB 721 23

Insurance fraud............................................................................................HB 598 23

Insurance fraud as racketeering activity under RICO law .....................HB 236 11

Insurance taxes; housing tax credits ..........................................................HB 537 23

Life insurance on employees; notice and procedures for

employer purchases ..................................................................................SB 156 23

Motor vehicles; registration; requirement and proof

of motor vehicle insurance .......................................................................HB 191 28

Spending Account and Consumer Driven Health Plan

Advancement Act; enactment ..................................................................SB 329 24

State and Local Tax Revision Act of 2003; changes in income,

sales, motor fuel, tobacco, insurance, and property tax provisions .....HB 43

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Structural pest control operators; insurance requirements ....................HB 307 33 Trusts; oral trust agreements as to insurance policies .............................HB 367 43 Vehicle protection product warranties; alarm systems,
anti-theft devices, etc. ...............................................................................HB 688 24

INTEREST AND USURY--

Civil actions; interest; arbitration awards; class actions;

dismissals; forum non conveniens; settlement transfers .......................HB 792

3

Georgia Fair Lending Act; revision ...........................................................SB 53

3

INTERPRETERS--

Family violence protective order cases; provision of interpreters ..........HB 255

8

IRRIGATION--

Farm water use; measurement program ...................................................HB 579

6

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JAILS--

See "PENAL INSTITUTIONS"

JUDGMENTS--

Civil actions; interest; arbitration awards; class actions;

dismissals; forum non conveniens; settlement transfers .......................HB 792

3

JUDICIAL SALES--

Judicial and nonjudicial sales; recission of sale;

limitation of damages................................................................................HB 301

4

JURIES--

Concurrent grand juries; continuances for military service; pretrial motions; trial demands; expert reports ......................HB 414 12

JUVENILE COURTS--

Adoption and vital records law amendments............................................SB 192 13

Age of children subject to jurisdiction of juvenile court..........................HB 470

9

Juvenile proceedings; child placement order; procedure and notice .....SB 236

9

Juvenile proceedings; child support; disposition in deprivation cases ...SB 80

9

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Juvenile proceedings; discovery and disclosure rules ..............................SB 116

9

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LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS--

Employment security law; contribution rates; employee leasing companies and professional employer organizations................SB 167 24
Life insurance on employees; notice and procedures for employer purchases ............................................................................SB 156 23
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Labor from Unemployment Trust Fund ............................................................HB 735 40
Workers' compensation; benefits; practice and procedure .....................SB 233 25

LAKE LANIER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY--

Use of revenues.............................................................................................HB 519

5

LAND-DISTURBING ACTIVITIES--

Soil erosion and sedimentation; local ordinances

relating to land-disturbing activities .......................................................HB 509

7

Water protection; pollutant discharge and land

disturbing activities; regulation...............................................................HB 285

6

LAND SURVEYORS--

Scope of practice ..........................................................................................HB 726 32

LANIER LAKE--

Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority; use of

revenues .....................................................................................................HB 519

5

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES--

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council membership; Organized

Crime Prevention Council abolished; airport manager training .........SB 187 26

Motor vehicle and traffic safety laws amended; commercial

drivers; railroad crossings; death reports; arrest powers ....................SB 173 29

Peace officer training costs; reimbursement on change

of employment ...........................................................................................SB 215 26

Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; dues......................................HB 268 37

Public Safety and Judicial Facilities Authorities;

creation for local governments.................................................................SB 87

27

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Pursuit policies .............................................................................................SB 292 25

Regulation of practice of law; fingerprints and

criminal history records checks of bar applicants .................................HB 90

8

Sheriffs; prohibited business activities ......................................................SB 117

9

State Fire Marshal; law enforcement personnel and powers ..................SB 345 18

Warrants submitted to Georgia Crime Information Center ...................HB 140 25

LAWYERS--

See "ATTORNEYS"

LENDING--

See "BANKING AND FINANCE"

LICENSING BOARDS--

State licensing boards; complainants notified of complaint status .........HB 352 31

LIFE INSURANCE--

Employees; notice and procedures for employer purchases....................SB 156 23

LIFE PRESERVERS--

Boat safety; reportable accidents; flotation devices .................................SB 134 42

LIMOUSINE CARRIERS--

Vehicle inspections.......................................................................................HB 455 36

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS--

Sales tax; exemption for liquefied petroleum gas used for horticultural purposes ...............................................................HB 148 39

LOCAL GOVERNMENT--

Code enforcement boards and code enforcement procedures.................SB 261 27

County ordinance violations; sentencing; confinement and probation ..HB 226

8

Deferred compensation plans; employer contributions ...........................SB 155 35

Development authorities; joint authorities; sports and

amphitheater facilities ..............................................................................HB 309 26

Enterprise zones; business enterprises ......................................................HB 748 27

Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund; use of interest ......................................HB 314 26

Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund; voluntary contributions

on income tax returns ...............................................................................SB 247 26

Graffiti removal programs; use of inmate labor.......................................HB 144 12

Hospital authorities; provision of grants,

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scholarships, loans, and financial assistance ..........................................HB 372 19

Indigent defense; Georgia Indigent Defense Act enacted ........................HB 770 12

Law enforcement agencies to adopt pursuit policies ................................SB 292 25

Motor vehicles; towing from private property; regulation by

local governments and Department of Motor Vehicle Safety ...............SB 121 33

Occupation taxes; definition of gross receipts...........................................HB 93

39

Open records and open meetings laws; exceptions...................................SB 113 41

Peace officer training costs; reimbursement on change

of employment ...........................................................................................SB 215 26

Public Safety and Judicial Facilities Authorities;

creation for local governments.................................................................SB 87

27

Rental property; inspection and investigation ..........................................HB 748 27

Revenue bond transactions; hedge contracts ............................................HB 544 28

Revenue bonds; gas facilities; referendum requirement eliminated.......SB 87

27

Sewage management systems; soil reports; soil

classifiers and other professionals ...........................................................SB 129 20

Soil erosion and sedimentation; local ordinances

relating to land-disturbing activities .......................................................HB 509

7

State grants; certification and audit requirements...................................HB 561 28

Timber harvesting; exemption from local regulation...............................SB 207

7

Traffic convictions; reports; fees................................................................SB 229 29

Traffic-control signal monitoring devices; regulation of use...................HB 182 29

Transfer of development rights ..................................................................SB 86

27

Zoning adjacent to military bases ..............................................................SB 261 27

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MAGISTRATE COURTS--

County ordinance violations; sentencing; confinement and probation ..HB 226

8

MANUFACTURED HOMES--

Manufactured homes and mobile homes; status as real

or personal property .................................................................................HB 506

3

MARIJUANA--

Trafficking; amount of marijuana .............................................................HB 196 11

MARRIAGE--

Marriage licenses; syphilis testing requirement abolished ......................SB 190 13

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS--

Counselors, social workers, and marriage and family

therapists; licensing exemption for disaster services .............................SB 71

32

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MARSHLANDS--

Coastal Marshlands Protection Act of 1970;

exemption for private docks.....................................................................SB 94

6

MASS TRANSIT--

See "TRANSIT SYSTEMS"

MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT--

Tobacco; enforcement mechanisms............................................................HB 893

4

MEDICAID--

Nursing Home Provider Fee Act; medical assistance payments..............HB 526 20

MEDICAL EXAMINERS--

Regional medical examiners; qualifications ..............................................SB 214 34

MEDICINE--

See "HEALTH"

MEN'S HEALTH COMMISSION--

Commission on Men's Health; presiding officer.......................................HB 56

17

MENINGITIS--

Postsecondary educational institutions to supply meningitis information .............................................................................HB 521 21

METHAMPHETAMINES--

Drugs; amphetamine; methamphetamine; anhydrous ammonia; ephedrine .................................................................................SB 205 10

MIGHTY EIGHTH AIR FORCE HERITAGE MUSEUM--

Designation as official center for character education .............................SB 33

41

MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS--

Georgia Military Pension Fund; creditable service..................................HB 461 37

Historic preservation grants program; combat veterans' gravesites......SB 291

5

Income tax; exemption for Reserve and National Guard

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forces in combat zone................................................................................HB 383 39 State Defense Force; use of property and vehicles....................................HB 303 28 Zoning adjacent to military bases ..............................................................SB 261 27

MILK--

Georgia Dairy Act of 1980; penalties for violations..................................SB 14

1

MINORS--

Adoption and vital records law amendments............................................SB 192 13

Caregivers; criminal history records; Georgia Crime

Information Center...................................................................................SB 22

25

Child abuse protocols; child fatality review committees..........................HB 479 14

Child abuse records; access by Office of School

Readiness and Department of Education ...............................................SB 201 40

Child protective services; access to criminal history records ..................SB 200 39

Child support and alimony enforcement; applications

and procedures ..........................................................................................HB 319 13

Juvenile courts; age of children subject to jurisdiction............................HB 470

9

Juvenile proceedings; child placement order; procedure and notice .....SB 236

9

Juvenile proceedings; child support; disposition in deprivation cases ...SB 80

9

Juvenile proceedings; discovery and disclosure rules ..............................SB 116

9

Keeping a place of prostitution when offense involves

minors; penalties .......................................................................................SB 101 30

Pimping; sexual battery; sexual exploitation of minors ...........................HB 462 10

Sexually violent predators; prohibited from residing

near schools and areas where minors congregate ..................................SB 101 30

Teen dating violence prevention programs ...............................................SB 346 16

MISSING PERSONS--

Proof of death ...............................................................................................HB 32

43

MOBILE HOMES--

Manufactured homes and mobile homes; status as real

or personal property .................................................................................HB 506

3

MOPEDS--

Electric personal assistive mobility devices;

mopeds; definitions and regulations .......................................................SB 37

28

MOTOR FUEL TAX--

Prepayment...................................................................................................HB 504 37 State and Local Tax Revision Act of 2003; changes in
income, sales, motor fuel, tobacco, insurance, and

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37

MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC--

Driver's license laws; extensive amendments ............................................HB 447 29

Driver's licenses, permits, and identification cards;

persons not eligible for social security numbers ....................................HB 319 13

Electric personal assistive mobility devices;

mopeds; definitions and regulations .......................................................SB 37

28

Hybrid vehicles; use of designated travel lanes ........................................HB 719 22

Insurance; registration; requirement and proof of

motor vehicle insurance............................................................................HB 191 28

Law enforcement agencies to adopt pursuit policies ................................SB 292 25

Limousine carriers; vehicle inspections.....................................................HB 455 36

Manufactured homes and mobile homes; status as real or

personal property......................................................................................HB 506

3

Motor fuel taxes; prepayment.....................................................................HB 504 37

Motor vehicle and traffic safety laws amended; commercial

drivers; railroad crossings; death reports; arrest powers ....................SB 173 29

Motor vehicle franchise practices; warranty

reimbursement agreements ......................................................................HB 581

4

Motor vehicles; towing from private property; regulation by

local governments and Department of Motor Vehicle Safety ...............SB 121 33

Overweight vehicle assessments .................................................................HB 719 22

Passing stationary emergency or maintenance vehicle.............................HB 457 30

Speeding in highway work zones................................................................HB 719 22

State Road and Tollway Authority; county resident

exemption from causeway tolls ................................................................HB 503 22

Subdivisions; access to state highway system............................................HB 321 22

Title applications; name and license number of applicant ......................SB 250 29

Traffic convictions; reports; fees................................................................SB 229 29

Traffic-control signal monitoring devices; regulation of use...................HB 182 29

Transit buses; use of emergency lanes .......................................................SB 256 30

Transportation department investigators; allocation of

transportation funds; use of toll revenues ..............................................SB 221 21

Vehicle protection product warranties; alarm

systems, anti-theft devices, etc. ................................................................HB 688 24

MUNICIPALITIES--

Code enforcement boards and code enforcement procedures.................SB 261 27

Enterprise zones; business enterprises ......................................................HB 748 27

Hospital authorities; provision of grants,

scholarships, loans, and financial assistance ..........................................HB 372 19

Law enforcement agencies to adopt pursuit policies ................................SB 292 25

Motor vehicles; towing from private property; regulation by

local governments and Department of Motor Vehicle Safety ...............SB 121 33

Occupation taxes; definition of gross receipts...........................................HB 93

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Open records and open meetings laws; exceptions...................................SB 113 41

Peace officer training costs; reimbursement on change

of employment ...........................................................................................SB 215 26

Public Safety and Judicial Facilities Authorities;

creation for local governments.................................................................SB 87

27

Rental property; inspection and investigation ..........................................HB 748 27

Revenue bond transactions; hedge contracts ............................................HB 544 28

Revenue bonds; gas facilities; referendum requirement eliminated.......SB 87

27

Sewage management systems; soil reports; soil

classifiers and other professionals ...........................................................SB 129 20

Soil erosion and sedimentation; local ordinances

relating to land-disturbing activities .......................................................HB 509

7

State grants to local governments; certification and

audit requirements....................................................................................HB 561 28

Timber harvesting; exemption from local regulation...............................SB 207

7

Traffic convictions; reports; fees................................................................SB 229 29

Traffic-control signal monitoring devices; regulation of use...................HB 182 29

Transfer of development rights ..................................................................SB 86

27

Zoning adjacent to military bases ..............................................................SB 261 27

MUSEUMS--

Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum; Funk

Heritage/Bennett Center at Reinhardt College ......................................SB 33

41

MUSIC HALL OF FAME--

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority and advisory committee;

Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and advisory committee.........SB 88

5

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NAME RESERVATIONS--

Corporate, association, partnership, and company

name reservations; filing fees...................................................................SB 132

7

NAMING--

State property; restrictions on naming or designating

in honor of public officials .......................................................................SB 73

42

NATIONAL GUARD--

Concurrent grand juries; continuances for military service; pretrial motions; trial demands; expert reports ......................HB 414 12
Income tax; exemption for Reserve and Guard forces in combat zone ...............................................................................................HB 383 39

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State Defense Force; use of property and vehicles....................................HB 303 28 NATURAL GAS--

Electrical, plumbing, conditioned air, and utility contractors;

natural gas piping systems; conditioned air licensure...........................HB 327 32

Revenue bonds; gas facilities; referendum requirement eliminated.......SB 87

27

NATURAL RESOURCES--

See "CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES"

NO-CALL LIST--

Telemarketing; no-call list; mobile and wireless phones .........................SB 272 35

NURSING HOMES--

Nursing Home Provider Fee Act; medical assistance payments..............HB 526 20

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OCCUPATION TAXES--

Definition of gross receipts..........................................................................HB 93

39

Enterprise zones; business enterprises ......................................................HB 748 27

OCONEE LAKE--

Restrictions on boats and equipment .........................................................HB 444 42

OCONEE RIVER GREENWAY AUTHORITY--

Law revised...................................................................................................HB 596

5

OFF-LABEL PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE--

Health insurance; coverage for off-label prescription drug use..............SB 96

23

OFFICIAL DESIGNATIONS--

Funk Heritage/Bennett Center at Reinhardt College; official

Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center.........................SB 33

41

Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum; Funk

Heritage/Bennett Center at Reinhardt College ......................................SB 33

41

ONIONS--

Vidalia Onion Act of 1986; marketing and shipping................................HB 798

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OPEN MEETINGS LAW--

Exceptions.....................................................................................................SB 113 41

OPEN RECORDS LAW--

Application to emergency "911" records ..................................................HB 246 42 Exceptions.....................................................................................................SB 113 41 Probation system records; declassification procedure .............................HB 339 31

OPTOMETRY--

Unlicensed practice ......................................................................................SB 85

32

ORAL TRUST AGREEMENTS--

Insurance policies.........................................................................................HB 367 43

ORDINANCES--

County ordinance violations; sentencing; confinement and probation ..HB 226

8

ORGAN DONATIONS--

Anatomical gift procurement; advisory board; membership ..................HB 53

33

ORGANIZED CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL--

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council membership; Organized Crime Prevention Council abolished; airport manager training .........SB 187 26

OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES--

Assessment and enforcement provisions....................................................HB 719 22

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PAGERS--

Pagers and electronic communication devices;

possession by students ..............................................................................SB 29

16

PAROLE--

Parole and probation; fees for transfer of supervision

to another state..........................................................................................SB 47

31

PARTNERSHIPS--

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See "CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS"

PEACE OFFICERS--

See "LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES"

PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND--

Dues ...............................................................................................................HB 268 37

PENAL INSTITUTIONS--

County ordinance violations; sentencing; confinement and probation ..HB 226

8

Criminal history records; Georgia Crime Information Center...............SB 22

25

Graffiti; use of inmate labor for removal ..................................................HB 144 12

Inmate accounts; deductions for damage to private

correctional facility property ...................................................................HB 144 12

Parole and probation; fees for transfer of supervision

to another state..........................................................................................SB 47

31

Probation system records; declassification procedure .............................HB 339 31

Sexual offender registry; registration and procedures;

real estate transaction liability.................................................................HB 463 30

Sexually violent predators; prohibited from residing

near schools and areas where minors congregate ..................................SB 101 30

PEST CONTROL--

Structural pest control operators; insurance requirements ....................HB 307 33

PHARMACY--

Dangerous drugs and controlled substances; listings and prescription requirements ................................................................HB 261 11

PHYSICIANS--

State Medical Education Board and Georgia Board for

Physician Workforce ................................................................................HB 56

17

PIMPING--

Pimping; sexual battery; sexual exploitation of minors ...........................HB 462 10

PISTOLS--

See "FIREARMS AND WEAPONS" PLANNING AND ZONING--

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Transfer of development rights ..................................................................SB 86

27

Zoning adjacent to military bases ..............................................................SB 261 27

POLICE--

See "LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES"

POLLUTION--

See "CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES"

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS--

Health insurance; coverage for off-label prescription drug use..............SB 96

23

PRISONS--

See "PENAL INSTITUTIONS"

PRIVATE SECURITY AND DETECTIVE BUSINESSES--

Sheriffs; prohibited business activities ......................................................SB 117

9

PROBATE COURTS--

Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund; benefits; applications ................................................................................HB 270 36

PROBATION--

Parole and probation; fees for transfer of supervision

to another state..........................................................................................SB 47

31

Probation system records; declassification procedure .............................HB 339 31

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS--

Employment security law; contribution rates; employee leasing companies and professional employer organizations................SB 167 24

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION--

Standards and procedure for certification of personnel ..........................HB 590 15

PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES--

Athlete agents; regulation; Uniform Athlete Agents Act .........................HB 194 31 Athletic and Entertainment Commission law amended;
tax payments; boxing; ticket brokers; penalties ....................................HB 194 31 Athletic trainers; unlicensed practice; penalties.......................................HB 352 31

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Bingo; equipment used; type and ownership ............................................HB 279 11

Bingo; prize amounts...................................................................................HB 134 11

Check cashers; exemption from licensure for incidental activities .........HB 680

2

Counselors, social workers, and marriage and family

therapists; licensing exemption for disaster services .............................SB 71

32

Debt adjustment; regulation of practices ..................................................HB 385 12

Electrical, plumbing, conditioned air, and utility contractors;

natural gas piping systems; conditioned air licensure...........................HB 327 32

Georgia Veterinary Practice Act; extensive revision................................HB 347 33

Land surveying; definition changed ..........................................................HB 726 32

Optometry; unlicensed practice..................................................................SB 85

32

Real estate appraisers and brokers; licensure and regulation ................HB 177 32

Real estate transaction liability; sexual offender registry........................HB 463 30

Sewage management systems; soil reports; soil

classifiers and other professionals ...........................................................SB 129 20

Sheriffs; prohibited business activities ......................................................SB 117

9

State licensing boards; complainants notified of complaint status .........HB 352 31

Structural pest control operators; insurance requirements ....................HB 307 33

Veterinary Practice Act; extensive revision...............................................HB 347 33

PROPERTY--

Anatomical gift procurement; advisory board; membership ..................HB 53

33

Code enforcement boards and code enforcement procedures.................SB 261 27

Judicial and nonjudicial sales; recission of sale;

limitation of damages................................................................................HB 301

4

Manufactured homes and mobile homes; status as real

or personal property .................................................................................HB 506

3

Motor vehicles; towing from private property; regulation by

local governments and Department of Motor Vehicle Safety ...............SB 121 33

Real estate appraisers and brokers; licensure and regulation ................HB 177 32

Real estate transaction liability; sexual offender registry........................HB 463 30

Real estate transfer tax; superior court clerk as collecting

officer; exemption for transfers between related parties ......................SB 97

38

Rental property; inspection and investigation ..........................................HB 748 27

State property; restrictions on naming or designating

in honor of public officials .......................................................................SB 73

42

Transfer of development rights ..................................................................SB 86

27

PROPERTY TAX--

Conservation use assessment; criteria and procedures; eligibility of constructed wetlands ...........................................................HB 413 38
Conservation use assessment; renewal without lapse...............................SB 277 38 Conservation use assessment; river and stream buffer zone property...HB 290 38 Enterprise zones; business enterprises ......................................................HB 748 27 Farm equipment; exemption of equipment in dealer's inventory ...........HB 527 38 Preferential assessment of environmentally contaminated property......HB 531 38 State and Local Tax Revision Act of 2003; changes in income,

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sales, motor fuel, tobacco, insurance, and property tax provisions .....HB 43

37

PROSTITUTION--

Keeping a place of prostitution when offense involves minors; penalties ........................................................................SB 101 30

PROTECTIVE ORDERS--

Family Violence and Stalking Protective Order

Registry; standard forms; recording procedure ....................................SB 123 14

Family violence orders; duration; violation as crime ...............................HB 722 14

Protective order cases; provision of interpreters ......................................HB 255

8

PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES--

Conflicts of interest; dealing with the state;

exception for certain university employees.............................................SB 255 34

Deferred compensation plans; employer contributions ...........................SB 155 35

Employees' health insurance plan; inclusion of

agricultural commodities commissions ...................................................HB 147 35

Indigent defense; Georgia Indigent Defense Act enacted ........................HB 770 12

Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund;

benefits; applications ................................................................................HB 270 36

Payroll deductions for higher education savings plan..............................HB 424 34

Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; dues......................................HB 268 37

Public School Employees Retirement Fund; funding and benefits.........HB 266 36

Regional medical examiners; qualifications ..............................................SB 214 34

Sheriffs; prohibited business activities ......................................................SB 117

9

Sick leave; return of forfeited leave after return to employment............HB 289 35

State deferred compensation plan; participation by

certain hospitals and health centers ........................................................HB 424 34

State employee benefits; participation by certain

hospitals, health centers, and community service boards .....................HB 638 34

State property; restrictions on naming or

designating in honor of public officials...................................................SB 73

42

Volunteer firefighters; temporary disability compensation ....................HB 166 34

PUBLIC SAFETY--

Certification of and standards for fire departments and firefighters.....SB 169 18

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council membership; Organized

Crime Prevention Council abolished; airport manager training .........SB 187 26

Law enforcement agencies to adopt pursuit policies ................................SB 292 25

Passing stationary emergency or maintenance vehicle.............................HB 457 30

Peace officer training costs; reimbursement on change

of employment ...........................................................................................SB 215 26

Public Safety and Judicial Facilities Authorities;

creation for local governments.................................................................SB 87

27

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Smallpox vaccination program immunity; provision of vaccinations to first responders ...............................................................HB 372 19
State Fire Marshal; law enforcement personnel and powers ..................SB 345 18 Volunteer firefighters; temporary disability compensation ....................HB 166 34

PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND--

Funding and benefits ...................................................................................HB 266 36

PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION--

East Central Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority; creation ..............HB 497 36 Firearms or other weapons at public gathering or
transportation facility; affirmative defense............................................HB 397 10 Georgia Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act of 1992;
Universal Service Fund; use of proceeds for technology needs ............HB 456 41 Limousine carriers; vehicle inspections.....................................................HB 455 36 Public transit systems; possession of bottled water ..................................HB 175 11 Telemarketing; no-call list; mobile and wireless phones .........................SB 272 35 Transportation security devices; interference or avoidance....................HB 397 10

PUMPS--

Water well and pump standards and regulation ......................................HB 304

6

PURSUIT POLICIES--

Law enforcement agencies to adopt pursuit policies ................................SB 292 25

PYROTECHNICS DISPLAYS--

Licensure and regulation ............................................................................SB 213 18

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RACKETEERING--

Insurance fraud as racketeering activity under RICO law .....................HB 236 11

RAILROAD CROSSINGS-Motor vehicle and traffic safety laws amended; comercial drivers; railroad crossings; death reports; arrest powers ....................SB 173 29
RAILROADS--
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REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS AND BROKERS--

Licensure and regulation ............................................................................HB 177 32 Real estate transaction liability; sexual offender registry........................HB 463 30

REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX--

Superior court clerk as collecting officer;

exemption for transfers between related parties....................................SB 97

38

RED LIGHT CAMERAS--

Traffic-control signal monitoring devices; regulation of use...................HB 182 29

REINHARDT COLLEGE--

Designation of official Frontier and Southeastern

Indian Interpretive Center.......................................................................SB 33

41

RENAL DIALYSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL--

Membership..................................................................................................HB 56

17

RENTAL PROPERTY--

Inspection and investigation by local governments ..................................HB 748 27

RETAIL INSTALLMENT AND HOME SOLICITATION SALES ACT--

Retail installment contracts and revolving

accounts; late fees and dishonor fees.......................................................HB 517

4

RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS--

Correction of typographic, stylistic, and other errors and omissions.....HB 103 36 Georgia Military Pension Fund; creditable service..................................HB 461 37 Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund;
benefits; applications ................................................................................HB 270 36 Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; dues......................................HB 268 37 Public School Employees Retirement Fund; funding and benefits.........HB 266 36

REVENUE AND TAXATION--

Administrative changes; publication of executions; collections; filing dates..............................................................................HB 556 38

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Corporate, association, partnership, and company name

reservations; filing fees .............................................................................SB 132

7

Employment security law; contribution rates; employee

leasing companies and professional employer organizations................SB 167 24

Enterprise zones; business enterprises ......................................................HB 748 27

Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund; voluntary contributions

on income tax returns ...............................................................................SB 247 26

Income tax; estimated tax payments; underpayments .............................HB 468 39

Income tax; exemption for Reserve and National Guard

forces in combat zone................................................................................HB 383 39

Income tax; refund claims; time for filing.................................................HB 469 37

Insurance taxes; housing tax credits ..........................................................HB 537 23

Motor fuel taxes; prepayment.....................................................................HB 504 37

Occupation taxes; definition of gross receipts...........................................HB 93

39

Property tax; conservation use assessment; criteria

and procedures; eligibility of constructed wetlands ..............................HB 413 38

Property tax; conservation use assessment; renewal without lapse........SB 277 38

Property tax; conservation use assessment; river and

stream buffer zone property ....................................................................HB 290 38

Property tax; farm equipment; exemption of equipment

in dealer's inventory .................................................................................HB 527 38

Property tax; preferential assessment of environmentally

contaminated property .............................................................................HB 531 38

Real estate transfer tax; superior court clerk as collecting

officer; exemption for transfers between related parties ......................SB 97

38

Refunds; class claims and class actions .....................................................HB 504 37

Sales tax for educational purposes; performance audit

or review of expenditures .........................................................................SB 249 14

Sales tax; carpet samples; taxable value....................................................HB 189 39

Sales tax; exemption for liquefied petroleum gas used

for horticultural purposes ........................................................................HB 148 39

State and Local Tax Revision Act of 2003; changes in income,

sales, motor fuel, tobacco, insurance, and property tax provisions .....HB 43

37

Tobacco; Master Settlement Agreement; enforcement mechanisms ......HB 893

4

REVENUE BONDS--

Development authorities; joint authorities; sports

and amphitheater facilities.......................................................................HB 309 26

Revenue bond transactions; hedge contracts ............................................HB 544 28

Revenue bonds; gas facilities; referendum requirement eliminated.......SB 87

27

REVISER'S BILLS--

Elections; correction of typographical, stylistic,

and other errors and omissions ...............................................................HB 105 18

Official Code of Georgia Annotated; correction of

typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions.......................HB 104

1

Retirement and pensions; correction of typographic,

stylistic, and other errors and omissions.................................................HB 103 36

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RIVERS--

See "WATER"

ROGUE BOOSTERS--

College athletic recruitment rules; cause of action for violations ...........HB 95

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SALES TAX--

Carpet samples; taxable value ....................................................................HB 189 39

Exemption for liquefied petroleum gas used for

horticultural purposes ..............................................................................HB 148 39

Sales tax for educational purposes; performance

audit or review of expenditures ...............................................................SB 249 14

State and Local Tax Revision Act of 2003; changes in income,

sales, motor fuel, tobacco, insurance, and property tax provisions .....HB 43

37

SCHOLARSHIPS--

Georgia Student Finance Commission and Georgia Student Finance Authority; amendments...............................................HB 551 17
Hospital authorities; provision of grants, scholarships, loans, and financial assistance ..........................................HB 372 19
State officers and employees; payroll deductions for higher education savings plan..................................................................HB 424 34
Tuition equalization grants for private colleges and universities; eligibility and use.................................................................SB 244 17

SCHOOL BUSES--

Motor vehicle and traffic safety laws amended; commercial drivers; railroad crossings; death reports; arrest powers ....................SB 173 29

SCHOOLS--

See "EDUCATION" SCOOTERS--

Electric personal assistive mobility devices;

mopeds; definitions and regulations .......................................................SB 37

28

SECRETARY OF STATE--

Corporate, association, partnership, and company

name reservations; filing fees...................................................................SB 132

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State licensing boards; complainants notified of complaint status .........HB 352 31

SEPTIC TANKS--

Sewage management systems; soil reports; soil classifiers and other professionals ...........................................................SB 129 20

SEWAGE--

Sewage management systems; soil reports; soil classifiers and other professionals ...........................................................SB 129 20

SEX OFFENSES--

Pimping; sexual battery; sexual exploitation of minors ...........................HB 462 10 Sexual offender registry; registration and procedures;
real estate transaction liability.................................................................HB 463 30 Sexually violent predators; prohibited from residing
near schools and areas where minors congregate ..................................SB 101 30

SHERIFFS--

Prohibited business activities......................................................................SB 117

9

SICK LEAVE--

Public employees; return of forfeited leave after return to employment ...............................................................................HB 289 35

SILVICULTURE--

Timber harvesting; exemption from local regulation...............................SB 207

7

SMALLPOX--

Smallpox vaccination program immunity; provision of vaccinations to first responders...........................................................HB 372 19

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS--
Driver's licenses, permits, and identification cards; persons not eligible for social security numbers.........................HB 319 13
Health insurance identification cards; use of social security number ....HB 721 23
SOCIAL SERVICES--
Adult day centers; regulation and licensure..............................................HB 318 40 Child abuse records; access by Office of School
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Readiness and Department of Education ...............................................SB 201 40 Child protective services; access to criminal history records ..................SB 200 39 Child support and alimony enforcement; applications
and procedures ..........................................................................................HB 319 13 Licensing and regulation of community living arrangements
and drug abuse treatment and education programs .............................SB 264 20

SOCIAL WORKERS--

Certified school counselors and certified school

social workers; compensation ..................................................................SB 178 15

Counselors, social workers, and marriage and family

therapists; licensing exemption for disaster services .............................SB 71

32

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION--

Farm water use; measurement program ...................................................HB 579

6

SOIL CLASSIFIERS--

Sewage management systems; soil reports; soil classifiers and other professionals ...........................................................SB 129 20

SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION--

Local ordinances relating to land-disturbing activities............................HB 509

7

Water protection; pollutant discharge and land

disturbing activities; regulation...............................................................HB 285

6

SPEEDING--

Highway work zones....................................................................................HB 719 22

SPEEDY TRIAL--

Concurrent grand juries; continuances for military service; pretrial motions; trial demands; expert reports ......................HB 414 12

SPENDING ACCOUNT AND CONSUMER DRIVEN HEALTH PLAN ADVANCEMENT ACT--

Enactment.....................................................................................................SB 329 24

SPORTS HALL OF FAME--

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority and advisory committee;

Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and advisory committee.........SB 88

5

STALKING--

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Family Violence and Stalking Protective Order Registry; standard forms; recording procedure ....................................SB 123 14

STATE AND LOCAL TAX REVISION ACT OF 2003--

Changes in income, sales, motor fuel, tobacco,

insurance, and property tax provisions ..................................................HB 43

37

STATE BAR OF GEORGIA--

Regulation of practice of law; fingerprints and

criminal history records checks of bar applicants .................................HB 90

8

STATE FLAG--

State flag; design; advisory referendum....................................................HB 380 41

STATE GOVERNMENT--

Appropriations; Fiscal Year 2003; amendments ......................................HB 121 40

Appropriations; Fiscal Year 2004 ..............................................................HB 122 40

Benefits based funding projects..................................................................HB 550 41

Deferred compensation plans; employer contributons ............................SB 155 35

East Central Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority; creation ..............HB 497 36

Funk Heritage/Bennett Center at Reinhardt College; official

Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center.........................SB 33

41

Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund; use of interest ......................................HB 314 26

Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund; voluntary contributions

on income tax returns ...............................................................................SB 247 26

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority and advisory committee;

Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and advisory committee.........SB 88

5

Indigent defense; Georgia Indigent Defense Act enacted ........................HB 770 12

Investment of bond proceeds; Financing and Investment

Commission and Environmental Facilities Authority ...........................HB 621 42

Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority; use of revenues ...............HB 519

5

Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum; designation

as official center for character education ...............................................SB 33

41

Open records and open meetings laws; exceptions...................................SB 113 41

Open records law; application to emergency "911" records...................HB 246 42

Purchasing; auction bidding; sunset date..................................................HB 291 41

State flag; design; advisory referendum....................................................HB 380 41

State property; restrictions on naming or designating

in honor of public officials .......................................................................SB 73

42

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Labor

from Unemployment Trust Fund ............................................................HB 735 40

Transportation department; unsolicited proposals ..................................SB 257 22

World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee;

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membership ...............................................................................................HB 225

4

STATE ROAD AND TOLLWAY AUTHORITY--

County resident exemption from causeway tolls ......................................HB 503 22 Use of toll revenues ......................................................................................SB 221 21

STATUS OFFENDERS--

Juvenile courts; age of children subject to jurisdiction............................HB 470

9

STOP LIGHT CAMERAS--

Traffic-control signal monitoring devices; regulation of use...................HB 182 29

STREAMS--

See "WATER"

STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS--

Civil actions; interest; arbitration awards; class actions;

dismissals; forum non conveniens; settlement transfers .......................HB 792

3

STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION--

Georgia Student Finance Commission and Georgia Student Finance Authority; amendments...............................................HB 551 17

SUBDIVISIONS--

Access to state highway system...................................................................HB 321 22

SUNSHINE LAW--

Open records and open meetings laws; exceptions...................................SB 113 41 SUPERIOR COURTS--

Adoption and vital records law amendments............................................SB 192 13

Family violence protective order cases; provision of interpreters ..........HB 255

8

Real estate transfer tax; superior court clerk as collecting

officer; exemption for transfers between related parties ......................SB 97

38

SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT--

Child support and alimony enforcement; applications and procedures ..........................................................................................HB 319 13

SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA--

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Questions certified by federal courts .........................................................HB 164

8

Regulation of practice of law; fingerprints and

criminal history records checks of bar applicants .................................HB 90

8

SURVEYORS--

Land surveying; definition changed ..........................................................HB 726 32

SYPHILIS--

Marriage licenses; syphilis testing requirement abolished ......................SB 190 13

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TAXATION--

See "REVENUE AND TAXATION"

TEACHERS--

See "EDUCATION"

TELECOMMUNICATIONS--

Georgia Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act of 1992; Universal Service Fund; use of proceeds for technology needs ............HB 456 41
Open records law; application to emergency "911" records...................HB 246 42 Telemarketing; no-call list; mobile and wireless phones .........................SB 272 35

TEMPORARY HELP FIRMS--

Employment security law; contribution rates; employee leasing companies and professional employer organizations................SB 167 24

TENURE--

Teachers; employment rights; compensation increase for student testing achievement ...............................................................SB 193 15

TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT OF 2003--

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council membership; Organized Crime Prevention Council abolished; airport manager training .........SB 187 26

THERAPISTS--

Counselors, social workers, and marriage and family

therapists; licensing exemption for disaster services .............................SB 71

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TICKET BROKERS--

Athletic and Entertainment Commission law amended; tax payments; boxing; ticket brokers; penalties ....................................HB 194 31

TIMBER--

Timber harvesting; exemption from local regulation...............................SB 207

7

TITLES--

Manufactured homes and mobile homes; status as real

or personal property .................................................................................HB 506

3

Motor vehicle title applications; name and license

number of applicant..................................................................................SB 250 29

TOBACCO--

Master Settlement Agreement; enforcement mechanisms .......................HB 893

4

TOBACCO TAX--

State and Local Tax Revision Act of 2003; changes in income,

sales, motor fuel, tobacco, insurance, and property tax provisions .....HB 43

37

TOLL ROADS--

State Road and Tollway Authority; county resident exemption from causeway tolls ................................................................HB 503 22
State Road and Tollway Authority; use of toll revenues..........................SB 221 21

TORTS--

College athletic recruitment rules; cause of action for violations ...........HB 95

16

TOWING--

Motor vehicles; towing from private property; regulation by local governments and Department of Motor Vehicle Safety ...............SB 121 33

TRAFFIC--

See "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC"

TRAINERS--

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Athletic trainers; unlicensed practice; penalties.......................................HB 352 31

TRANSFER TAX--

Real estate transfer tax; superior court clerk as collecting

officer; exemption for transfers between related parties ......................SB 97

38

TRANSIT SYSTEMS--

Firearms or other weapons at public gathering or transportation facility; affirmative defense............................................HB 397 10
Public transit systems; possession of bottled water ..................................HB 175 11 Transit buses; use of emergency lanes .......................................................SB 256 30 Transportation security devices; interference or avoidance....................HB 397 10

TRANSPORTATION--

Driver's license laws; extensive amendments ............................................HB 447 29

East Central Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority; creation ..............HB 497 36

Electric personal assistive mobility devices;

mopeds; definitions and regulations .......................................................SB 37

28

Firearms or other weapons at public gathering or

transportation facility; affirmative defense............................................HB 397 10

Hybrid vehicles; use of designated travel lanes ........................................HB 719 22

Limousine carriers; vehicle inspections.....................................................HB 455 36

Motor vehicle and traffic safety laws amended; commercial

drivers; railroad crossings; death reports; arrest powers ....................SB 173 29

Overweight vehicle assessments .................................................................HB 719 22

Passing stationary emergency or maintenance vehicle.............................HB 457 30

Public transit systems; possession of bottled water ..................................HB 175 11

Speeding in highway work zones................................................................HB 719 22

State Road and Tollway Authority; county resident

exemption from causeway tolls ................................................................HB 503 22

Subdivisions; access to state highway system............................................HB 321 22

Transit buses; use of emergency lanes .......................................................SB 256 30

Transportation department investigators; allocation of

transportation funds; use of toll revenues ..............................................SB 221 21

Transportation department; unsolicited proposals ..................................SB 257 22

Transportation security devices; interference or avoidance....................HB 397 10

TRUSTS--

Oral trust agreements as to insurance policies..........................................HB 367 43

TUITION EQUALIZATION GRANTS--

Tuition equalization grants for private colleges and universities; eligibility and use .........................................................SB 244 17

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UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION--

Employment security law; contribution rates; employee leasing companies and professional employer organizations................SB 167 24
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Labor from Unemployment Trust Fund ............................................................HB 735 40

UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND--

Georgia Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act of 1992; Universal Service Fund; use of proceeds for technology needs ............HB 456 41

UNIVERSITIES--

See "COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES"

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA--

Conflicts of interest; dealing with the state;

exception for certain university employees.............................................SB 255 34

Fiscal management and property inventory..............................................SB 73

42

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VACCINATIONS--

Smallpox vaccination program immunity; provision of vaccinations to first responders...........................................................HB 372 19

VETERANS--

Historic preservation grants program; combat veterans' gravesites......SB 291

5

VETERINARIANS--

Georgia Veterinary Practice Act; extensive revision................................HB 347 33

VIDALIA ONION ACT OF 1986--

Marketing and shipping ..............................................................................HB 798

1

VITAL RECORDS--

Adoption and vital records law amendments............................................SB 192 13

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS--

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Volunteer firefighters; temporary disability compensation ....................HB 166 34

VOTING--

See "ELECTIONS"

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WAR ON TERRORISM LOCAL ASSISTANCE ACT--

Public Safety and Judicial Facilities Authorities;

creation for local governments.................................................................SB 87

27

WARRANTIES--

Motor vehicle franchise practices; warranty

reimbursement agreements ......................................................................HB 581

4

Vehicle protection product warranties; alarm

systems, anti-theft devices, etc. ................................................................HB 688 24

WARRANTS--

Warrants submitted to Georgia Crime Information Center ...................HB 140 25

WATER--

Archeological resources; collection of isolated

items from river beds................................................................................HB 26

6

Conservation use assessment; river and stream buffer

zone property.............................................................................................HB 290 38

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WATERS OF THE STATE, PORTS, AND WATERCRAFT-Archeological resources; collection of isolated items from river beds................................................................................HB 266 Boat safety; reportable accidents; flotation devices .................................SB 13442 Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority; use of revenues ...............HB 5195 Lake Oconee; restrictions on boats and equipment .................................HB 44442 Marshlands regulation; exemption for private docks ..............................SB 946
WEAPONS-See "FIREARMS AND WEAPONS"
WETLANDS-Property tax; conservation use assessments; renewal without lapse ......SB 27738
WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES-Missing persons; proof of death .................................................................HB 3243 Trusts; oral trust agreements as to insurance policies .............................HB 36743
WORKERS' COMPENSATION-Benefits; practice and procedure................................................................SB 23325
WORLD CONGRESS CENTER-World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee; membership ...............................................................................................HB 2254 - X - Y - Z -
ZONING-See "PLANNING AND ZONING"
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Code Section 1-3-4.1; amended........................................................................HB 104.....................................................................................................................1 Code Section 2-2-10; amended.........................................................................SB 141 Code Section 2-6-27; amended.........................................................................HB 285.....................................................................................................................6 Code Section 2-6-27; amended.........................................................................HB 579.....................................................................................................................6 Code Section 2-14-43; amended.......................................................................HB 293.....................................................................................................................1 Code Section 2-14-131; amended.....................................................................HB 798.....................................................................................................................1 Code Section 2-14-133; amended.....................................................................HB 798.....................................................................................................................1 Code Section 2-14-136; amended.....................................................................HB 798.....................................................................................................................1 Code Section 2-14-137; amended.....................................................................HB 798.....................................................................................................................1 Code Section 2-14-138; enacted .......................................................................HB 798.....................................................................................................................1 Code Section 4-4-6; amended...........................................................................SB 1831 Code Section 5-5-41; amended.........................................................................SB 1192 Code Section 5-7-1; amended...........................................................................SB 1192 Code Section 7-1-43; amended.........................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-70; amended.........................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-115; amended.......................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-390.1; enacted ......................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-410; amended.......................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-530; amended.......................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-603; amended.......................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-652; amended.......................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-680; amended.......................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-681; amended.......................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-682; amended.......................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-683; amended.......................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-684.1; enacted ......................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-687.1; enacted ......................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-689.1; enacted ......................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-709; amended.......................................................................HB 680.....................................................................................................................2 Code Section 7-1-1001; amended.....................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-1002; amended.....................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-1003.2; amended..................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-1004; amended.....................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-1009; amended.....................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-1017; amended.....................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-1-1018; amended.....................................................................SB 782 Code Section 7-4-12; amended.........................................................................HB 792.....................................................................................................................3 Code Section 7-5-3; amended...........................................................................SB 782 Code Title 7, Chapter 6A; amended .................................................................SB 533 Code Sections 7-6A-1 thru 7-6A-11; amended.................................................SB 533 Code Sections 7-6A-12 and 7-6A-13; enacted .................................................SB 533 Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 2, Part 4, Subpart 1; enacted..........................HB 506.....................................................................................................................3 Code Sections 8-2-180 thru 8-2-183; enacted...................................................HB 506.....................................................................................................................3 Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 2, Part 4, Subpart 2; enacted..........................HB
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506.....................................................................................................................3

Code Sections 8-2-184 thru 8-2-186; enacted...................................................HB

506.....................................................................................................................3

Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 2, Part 4, Subpart 3; enacted..........................HB

506.....................................................................................................................3

Code Sections 8-2-187 thru 8-2-189; enacted...................................................HB

506.....................................................................................................................3

Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 2, Part 4, Subpart 4; enacted..........................HB

506.....................................................................................................................3

Code Sections 8-2-190 and 8-2-191; enacted ...................................................HB

506.....................................................................................................................3

Code Section 9-9-13; amended.........................................................................HB 792

3

Code Section 9-11-23; amended.......................................................................HB 792

3

Code Section 9-11-41; amended.......................................................................HB 792

3

Code Section 9-13-172.1; enacted ....................................................................HB 301

4

Code Section 10-1-7; amended.........................................................................HB 517

4

Code Section 10-1-645; enacted .......................................................................HB 581

4

Code Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 22, Part 6; amended.....................................HB 581

4

Code Sections 10-1-665 thru 10-1-668; amended ............................................HB 581

4

Code Section 10-1-677; amended.....................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 10-9-20; amended.......................................................................HB 225

4

Code Title 10, Chapter 13A; enacted................................................................HB 893

4

Code Sections 10-13A-1 thru 10-13A-9; enacted.............................................HB 893

4

Code Section 10-15-1; amended.......................................................................HB 213

5

Code Section 10-15-3; enacted, formerly 10-15-4............................................HB 104

1

Code Section 10-15-3; enacted .........................................................................HB 213

5

Code Section 10-15-4; repealed/reenacted as 10-15-3......................................HB 104

1

Code Section 10-15-4; amended.......................................................................HB 213

5

Code Sections 10-15-5 thru 10-15-7; enacted...................................................HB 213

5

Code Section 12-2-4; amended.........................................................................HB 413 38

Code Section 12-3-58; amended.......................................................................SB 291

5

Code Section 12-3-318; amended.....................................................................HB 519

5

Code Section 12-3-401; amended.....................................................................HB 596

5

Code Section 12-3-402; amended.....................................................................HB 596

5

Code Section 12-3-403; amended.....................................................................HB 596

5

Code Section 12-3-404; amended.....................................................................HB 596

5

Code Section 12-3-535; amended.....................................................................SB 88

5

Code Section 12-3-562; amended.....................................................................SB 88

5

Code Section 12-3-563; amended.....................................................................SB 88

5

Code Section 12-3-564; amended.....................................................................SB 88

5

Code Section 12-3-575; enacted .......................................................................SB 88

5

Code Section 12-3-576; enacted .......................................................................SB 88

5

Code Section 12-3-621; amended.....................................................................HB 26

6

Code Section 12-5-23; amended.......................................................................HB 285

6

Code Section 12-5-30; amended.......................................................................HB 285

6

Code Section 12-5-31; amended.......................................................................HB 579

6

Code Section 12-5-105; amended.....................................................................HB 579

6

Code Section 12-5-122; amended.....................................................................HB 304

6

Code Section 12-5-124; amended.....................................................................HB 304

6

Code Section 12-5-127; amended.....................................................................HB 304

6

Code Section 12-5-129; amended.....................................................................HB 304

6

Code Section 12-5-130; amended.....................................................................HB 304

6

Code Section 12-5-134; amended.....................................................................HB 304

6

Code Section 12-5-135; amended.....................................................................HB 304

6

Code Section 12-5-138; amended.....................................................................HB 304

6

Code Section 12-5-295; amended.....................................................................SB 94

6

Code Section 12-5-329; amended.....................................................................HB 157

7

Code Section 12-6-24; amended.......................................................................SB 207

7

Code Title 12, Chapter 7; amended ..................................................................HB 285

6

Code Sections 12-7-1 thru 12-7-18; amended ..................................................HB 285

6

Code Section 12-7-4; amended.........................................................................HB 509

7

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Code Sections 12-7-19 thru 12-7-22; enacted...................................................HB 285

6

Code Section 13-6-15; amended.......................................................................SB 105

7

Code Section 13-8-12; amended.......................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 14-2-122; amended.....................................................................SB 132

7

Code Section 14-2-141; amended.....................................................................SB 211

8

Code Section 14-2-402; amended.....................................................................SB 132

7

Code Section 14-2-601; amended.....................................................................SB 211

8

Code Section 14-2-602; amended.....................................................................SB 211

8

Code Section 14-2-624; amended.....................................................................SB 211

8

Code Section 14-2-1007; amended...................................................................SB 211

8

Code Section 14-2-1101; amended...................................................................SB 211

8

Code Section 14-2-1102; amended...................................................................SB 211

8

Code Section 14-2-1104; amended...................................................................SB 211

8

Code Section 14-2-1106; amended...................................................................SB 211

8

Code Section 14-2-1109; amended...................................................................SB 211

8

Code Section 14-2-1302; amended...................................................................SB 211

8

Code Section 14-2-1501; amended...................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 14-3-122; amended.....................................................................SB 132

7

Code Section 14-3-402; amended.....................................................................SB 132

7

Code Section 14-9-103; amended.....................................................................SB 132

7

Code Section 14-9-206.1; amended..................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 14-9-1101; amended...................................................................SB 132

7

Code Section 14-11-208; amended...................................................................SB 132

7

Code Section 14-11-705; amended...................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 14-11-1012; amended.................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 14-11-1101; amended.................................................................SB 132

7

Code Section 15-2-8; amended.........................................................................HB 90

8

Code Section 15-2-9; amended.........................................................................HB 164

8

Code Section 15-6-76.1; amended....................................................................HB 770 12

Code Section 15-6-77; amended.......................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 15-6-77; amended.......................................................................HB 255

8

Code Section 15-7-49; amended.......................................................................HB 770 12

Code Section 15-9-18; amended.......................................................................HB 770 12

Code Section 15-10-60; amended.....................................................................HB 226

8

Code Section 15-10-240; amended...................................................................HB 770 12

Code Section 15-11-2; amended.......................................................................HB 470

9

Code Section 15-11-2; amended.......................................................................SB 236

9

Code Section 15-11-28; amended.....................................................................SB 80

9

Code Section 15-11-30.1; amended..................................................................SB 80

9

Code Section 15-11-55; amended.....................................................................SB 236

9

Code Section 15-11-58; amended.....................................................................SB 236

9

Code Section 15-11-58.1; enacted ....................................................................SB 80

9

Code Title 15, Chapter 11, Article 1, Part 7A; enacted ....................................SB 116

9

Code Section 15-11-75; enacted .......................................................................SB 116

9

Code Section 15-11-103; amended...................................................................SB 192 13

Code Section 15-11-103; amended...................................................................SB 236

9

Code Section 15-16-4.1; enacted ......................................................................SB 117

9

Code Section 15-16-27; amended.....................................................................HB 770 12

Code Section 16-5-21; amended.......................................................................HB 104

1

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Code Section 16-5-24; amended.......................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 16-5-60; amended.......................................................................SB 20

9

Code Section 16-5-95; enacted .........................................................................HB 722 14

Code Section 16-6-11; amended.......................................................................HB 462 10

Code Section 16-6-13; amended.......................................................................SB 101 30

Code Section 16-6-13.3; amended....................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 16-6-22.1; amended....................................................................HB 462 10

Code Section 16-8-12; amended.......................................................................SB 205 10

Code Section 16-8-82; amended.......................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 16-9-20; amended.......................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 16-9-20; amended.......................................................................SB 104 10

Code Section 16-9-58; amended.......................................................................HB 108 10

Code Section 16-10-6; amended.......................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 16-11-66.1; amended..................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 16-11-111; enacted .....................................................................SB 205 10

Code Section 16-11-127; amended...................................................................HB 397 10

Code Section 16-11-127.1; amended................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 16-11-130; amended...................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 16-11-160; amended...................................................................HB 173 10

Code Section 16-12-51; amended.....................................................................HB 279 11

Code Section 16-12-60; amended.....................................................................HB 279 11

Code Section 16-12-60; amended.....................................................................HB 134 11

Code Section 16-12-100; amended...................................................................HB 462 10

Code Section 16-12-100.2; amended................................................................HB 104

1

Code Section 16-12-100.2; amended................................................................HB 462 10

Code Section 16-12-120; amended...................................................................HB 175 11

Code Section 16-12-125; amended...................................................................HB 397 10

Code Section 16-12-126; amended...................................................................HB 397 10

Code Section 16-12-127; amended...................................................................HB 397 10

Code Section 16-13-21; amended.....................................................................HB 261 11

Code Section 16-13-25; amended.....................................................................HB 261 11

Code Section 16-13-27; amended.....................................................................HB 261 11

Code Section 16-13-28; amended.....................................................................HB 261 11

Code Section 16-13-29; amended.....................................................................HB 261 11

Code Section 16-13-29.2; enacted ....................................................................HB 261 11

Code Section 16-13-30.3; enacted ....................................................................SB 205 10

Code Section 16-13-31; amended.....................................................................HB 196 11

Code Section 16-13-31; amended.....................................................................SB 205 10

Code Section 16-13-41; amended.....................................................................HB 261 11

Code Section 16-13-49; amended.....................................................................HB 770 12

Code Section 16-13-71; amended.....................................................................HB 261 11

Code Section 16-13-72; amended.....................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 16-13-74; amended.....................................................................HB 261 11

Code Section 16-14-3; amended.......................................................................HB 236 11

Code Section 17-5-55; enacted .........................................................................SB 119

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Code Section 17-5-56; enacted .........................................................................SB 119

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Code Section 17-7-55; enacted .........................................................................HB 414 12

Code Section 17-7-110; enacted .......................................................................HB 414 12

Code Section 17-7-170; amended.....................................................................HB 414 12

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Code Section 17-8-31; amended.......................................................................HB 414 12

Code Title 17, Chapter 12, Article 1; amended ................................................HB 770 12

Code Sections 17-12-1 thru 17-12-13; amended ..............................................HB 770 12

Code Section 17-12-14; repealed......................................................................HB 770 12

Code Title 17, Chapter 12, Article 2; amended ................................................HB 770 12

Code Sections 17-12-20 thru 17-12-29; enacted...............................................HB 770 12

Code Sections 17-12-30 thru 17-12-37; amended ............................................HB 770 12

Code Sections 17-12-38 thru 17-12-39; repealed .............................................HB 770 12

Code Title 17, Chapter 12, Article 3; amended ................................................HB 770 12

Code Sections 17-12-40 thru 17-12-45; amended ............................................HB 770 12

Code Sections 17-12-46 thru 17-12-72; repealed .............................................HB 770 12

Code Title 17, Chapter 12, Article 4; amended ................................................HB 770 12

Code Sections 17-12-80 thru 17-12-88; enacted...............................................HB 770 12

Code Title 17, Chapter 12, Article 5; amended ................................................HB 770 12

Code Sections 17-12-90 thru 17-12-97; repealed .............................................HB 770 12

Code Sections 17-12-100 thru 17-12-108; enacted...........................................HB 770 12

Code Title 17, Chapter 12, Article 6; enacted...................................................HB 770 12

Code Sections 17-12-120 thru 17-12-128; enacted...........................................HB 770 12

Code Title 17, Chapter 15A; enacted................................................................HB 144 12

Code Sections 17-15A-1 thru 17-15A-4; enacted.............................................HB 144 12

Code Section 17-16-4; amended.......................................................................HB 414 12

Code Section 17-17-12; amended.....................................................................SB 119

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Code Section 18-2-71; amended.......................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 18-5-1; amended.........................................................................HB 385 12

Code Section 18-5-2; amended.........................................................................HB 385 12

Code Section 18-5-3; amended.........................................................................HB 385 12

Code Section 18-5-3.1; enacted ........................................................................HB 385 12

Code Section 18-5-3.2; enacted ........................................................................HB 385 12

Code Section 18-5-4; amended.........................................................................HB 385 12

Code Section 19-3-40; repealed........................................................................SB 190 13

Code Section 19-8-5; amended.........................................................................SB 192 13

Code Section 19-8-7; amended.........................................................................SB 192 13

Code Section 19-8-14; amended.......................................................................SB 192 13

Code Section 19-8-16; amended.......................................................................SB 192 13

Code Section 19-8-23; amended.......................................................................SB 192 13

Code Section 19-10A-4; amended ....................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 19-11-3; amended.......................................................................HB 319 13

Code Section 19-11-6; amended.......................................................................HB 319 13

Code Section 19-11-8; amended.......................................................................HB 319 13

Code Section 19-11-9.1; amended....................................................................HB 319 13

Code Section 19-11-12; amended.....................................................................HB 319 13

Code Section 19-13-4; amended.......................................................................HB 722 14

Code Section 19-13-6; amended.......................................................................HB 722 14

Code Section 19-13-52; amended.....................................................................SB 123 14

Code Section 19-13-53; amended.....................................................................SB 123 14

Code Section 19-15-2; amended.......................................................................HB 479 14

Code Section 19-15-3; amended.......................................................................HB 479 14

Code Section 19-15-4; amended.......................................................................HB 479 14

Code Section 20-2-161.1; amended..................................................................SB 249 14

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Code Section 20-2-167.1; enacted ....................................................................SB 249 14

Code Section 20-2-182; amended.....................................................................SB 249 14

Code Section 20-2-184.1; amended..................................................................SB 249 14

Code Section 20-2-200; amended.....................................................................HB 590 15

Code Section 20-2-201; amended.....................................................................HB 590 15

Code Section 20-2-204; amended.....................................................................HB 590 15

Code Section 20-2-211; amended.....................................................................SB 223 15

Code Section 20-2-212.4; enacted ....................................................................SB 178 15

Code Section 20-2-212.4; enacted ....................................................................SB 193 15

Code Section 20-2-212.5; enacted ....................................................................SB 178 15

Code Section 20-2-281; amended.....................................................................SB 249 14

Code Section 20-2-314; amended.....................................................................SB 346 16

Code Section 20-2-317; enacted .......................................................................HB 95

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Code Section 20-2-318; enacted .......................................................................HB 95

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Code Section 20-2-491; enacted .......................................................................SB 249 14

Code Section 20-2-751.5; amended..................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 20-2-850; amended.....................................................................HB 25

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Code Section 20-2-942; amended.....................................................................SB 193 15

Code Section 20-2-1183; amended...................................................................SB 29

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Code Section 20-3-86; enacted .........................................................................SB 73

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Code Section 20-3-234; amended.....................................................................HB 551 17

Code Section 20-3-264; amended.....................................................................HB 551 17

Code Section 20-3-265; amended.....................................................................HB 551 17

Code Section 20-3-312; amended.....................................................................HB 551 17

Code Section 20-3-314; amended.....................................................................HB 551 17

Code Section 20-3-315; amended.....................................................................HB 551 17

Code Section 20-3-316; amended.....................................................................SB 244 17

Code Section 20-3-344; amended.....................................................................HB 551 17

Code Section 20-3-374; amended.....................................................................HB 551 17

Code Section 20-3-386; amended.....................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 20-3-412; amended.....................................................................SB 244 17

Code Section 20-3-511; amended.....................................................................HB 56

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Code Section 20-3-516; amended.....................................................................HB 56

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Code Section 20-3-518; amended.....................................................................HB 56

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Code Section 21-2-2; amended.........................................................................HB 105 18

Code Section 21-2-2; amended.........................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-31; amended.......................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-50; amended.......................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-50.2; enacted ......................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-70; amended.......................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-70.1; amended....................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-70.1; amended....................................................................HB 105 18

Code Section 21-2-71; amended.......................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-77; amended.......................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-101; enacted .......................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-131; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-132; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-153; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-214; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18

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Code Section 21-2-217; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-219; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-220; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-222; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-224; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-224; amended.....................................................................HB 105 18 Code Section 21-2-225; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-230; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-233; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-235; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-267; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-286; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-287; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-300; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-301; repealed......................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-301; amended.....................................................................HB 105 18 Code Section 21-2-325.1; amended..................................................................HB 105 18 Code Section 21-2-369; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-379.4; amended..................................................................HB 105 18 Code Section 21-2-379.5; amended..................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-379.6; amended..................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-379.7; amended..................................................................HB 105 18 Code Section 21-2-379.7; amended..................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-379.10; amended................................................................HB 105 18 Code Section 21-2-379.11; amended................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-380; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-380.1; amended..................................................................HB 105 18 Code Section 21-2-381; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-383; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-384; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-385; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-386; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-390; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-400; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-405; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-408; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-409; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-413; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-414; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-417; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-418; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-419; amended.....................................................................HB 105 18 Code Section 21-2-438; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Title 21, Chapter 2, Article 11, Part 4; repealed......................................SB 258 18 Code Sections 21-2-470 thru 21-2-473; repealed .............................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-480; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-482; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-483; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18 Code Section 21-2-493; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18
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Code Section 21-2-495; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-499; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-500; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-501; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-528; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-566; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-579; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-582; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-582.1; amended..................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 21-2-587; amended.....................................................................SB 258 18

Code Section 25-2-9; amended.........................................................................SB 345 18

Code Section 25-3-22; amended.......................................................................SB 169 18

Code Section 25-3-23; amended.......................................................................SB 169 18

Code Section 25-3-25; amended.......................................................................SB 169 18

Code Section 25-4-2; amended.........................................................................SB 169 18

Code Section 25-4-3; amended.........................................................................SB 169 18

Code Section 25-4-7; amended.........................................................................SB 169 18

Code Section 25-4-7.1; enacted ........................................................................SB 169 18

Code Section 25-4-9; amended.........................................................................SB 169 18

Code Section 25-4-10; amended.......................................................................SB 169 18

Code Section 25-5-12; amended.......................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 25-10-1; amended.......................................................................SB 213 18

Code Section 25-10-3.2; enacted ......................................................................SB 213 18

Code Section 25-10-4; amended.......................................................................SB 213 18

Code Section 25-10-5; amended.......................................................................SB 213 18

Code Section 25-10-8; amended.......................................................................SB 213 18

Code Section 25-12-18; amended.....................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 26-2-81; amended.......................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 26-2-101; amended.....................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 26-2-150; amended.....................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 26-2-151; amended.....................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 26-2-159; amended.....................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 26-2-203; amended.....................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 26-2-231; amended.....................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 26-2-238; amended.....................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 26-2-268; amended.....................................................................HB 757 19

Code Section 26-3-2; amended.........................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 26-4-49; amended.......................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 27-1-2; amended.........................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 27-1-2; amended.........................................................................HB 815 19

Code Section 27-1-39; amended.......................................................................HB 815 19

Code Section 27-2-3; amended.........................................................................HB 815 19

Code Section 27-2-3.1; amended......................................................................HB 815 19

Code Section 27-2-6; amended.........................................................................HB 815 19

Code Section 27-2-23; amended.......................................................................HB 815 19

Code Section 27-3-1.1; amended......................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 27-3-2; amended.........................................................................HB 815 19

Code Section 27-3-4; amended.........................................................................HB 815 19

Code Section 27-3-13; amended.......................................................................HB 815 19

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Code Section 27-3-17; amended.......................................................................HB 815 19

Code Section 27-3-19; amended.......................................................................HB 815 19

Code Section 27-4-90; amended.......................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 27-4-116; repealed......................................................................HB 815 19

Code Section 28-1-16; amended.......................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 29-2-42; amended.......................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 29-6-8; amended.........................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 30-5-8; amended.........................................................................HB 318 40

Code Section 31-2-4; amended.........................................................................HB 372 19

Code Section 31-2-6; amended.........................................................................HB 318 40

Code Section 31-2-6; amended.........................................................................SB 264 20

Code Section 31-3-5; amended.........................................................................SB 129 20

Code Section 31-5A-4; amended ......................................................................HB 56

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Code Section 31-7-1; amended.........................................................................SB 264 20

Code Section 31-7-2.2; amended......................................................................SB 264 20

Code Section 31-7-75; amended.......................................................................HB 372 19

Code Section 31-7-95; amended.......................................................................HB 56

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Code Section 31-8-81; amended.......................................................................SB 264 20

Code Title 31, Chapter 8, Article 6A; enacted..................................................HB 526 20

Code Sections 31-8-161 thru 31-8-169; enacted...............................................HB 526 20

Code Section 31-10-13; amended.....................................................................SB 192 13

Code Section 31-10-14; amended.....................................................................SB 192 13

Code Section 31-11-2; amended.......................................................................SB 7

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Code Section 31-11-3; amended.......................................................................SB 7

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Code Section 31-11-5; amended.......................................................................SB 7

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Code Section 31-11-7; amended.......................................................................SB 7

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Code Section 31-11-11; amended.....................................................................SB 7

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Code Section 31-11-30; amended.....................................................................SB 7

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Code Section 31-11-31; amended.....................................................................SB 7

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Code Section 31-11-33; amended.....................................................................SB 7

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Code Section 31-11-34; amended.....................................................................SB 7

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Code Section 31-11-51.1; enacted ....................................................................SB 81

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Code Section 31-11-53.2; amended..................................................................SB 265 21

Code Section 31-12-3.2; enacted ......................................................................HB 521 21

Code Section 31-12-4.1; enacted ......................................................................HB 372 19

Code Section 31-23-3; amended.......................................................................HB 54

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Code Section 31-34-8; amended.......................................................................HB 56

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Code Title 31, Chapter 35, Article 1; designated..............................................HB 372 19

Code Title 31, Chapter 35, Article 2; enacted...................................................HB 372 19

Code Sections 31-35-10 and 31-35-11; enacted ...............................................HB 372 19

Code Section 31-43-8; amended.......................................................................HB 56

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Code Section 31-44-3; amended.......................................................................HB 56

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Code Section 32-2-41; amended.......................................................................SB 221 21

Code Section 32-2-69; amended.......................................................................SB 257 22

Code Sections 32-2-78 thru 32-2-80; enacted...................................................SB 257 22

Code Section 32-5-30; amended.......................................................................SB 221 21

Code Section 32-6-27; amended.......................................................................HB 719 22

Code Section 32-6-150; amended.....................................................................HB 321 22

Code Section 32-6-151; amended.....................................................................HB 321 22

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Code Section 32-6-152; amended.....................................................................HB 321 22

Code Section 32-6-153; amended.....................................................................HB 321 22

Code Section 32-9-2; amended.........................................................................SB 257 22

Code Section 32-9-4; amended.........................................................................HB 719 22

Code Section 32-10-65; amended.....................................................................SB 221 21

Code Section 32-10-71.1; enacted ....................................................................HB 503 22

Code Section 33-1-2; amended.........................................................................HB 236 11

Code Section 33-1-2; amended.........................................................................SB 96

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Code Section 33-1-9; amended.........................................................................HB 236 11

Code Section 33-1-9; amended.........................................................................HB 598 23

Code Section 33-1-18; amended.......................................................................HB 537 23

Code Section 33-7-11.1; amended....................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 33-20A-60; amended ..................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 33-20A-62; amended ..................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 33-22-9; amended.......................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 33-24-3; amended.......................................................................SB 156 23

Code Section 33-24-6; amended.......................................................................SB 156 23

Code Section 33-24-21.1; amended..................................................................HB 619 23

Code Section 33-24-57.1; amended..................................................................HB 721 23

Code Section 33-24-59.11; enacted ..................................................................SB 96

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Code Title 33, Chapter 24, Article 4; enacted...................................................HB 215 24

Code Sections 33-24-90 thru 33-24-98; enacted...............................................HB 215 24

Code Section 33-28-3; amended.......................................................................SB 166 24

Code Section 33-30-1; amended.......................................................................HB 619 23

Code Section 33-30-1.2; enacted ......................................................................HB 619 23

Code Section 33-30-15; amended.....................................................................HB 619 23

Code Title 33, Chapter 30B; enacted ................................................................SB 329 24

Code Sections 33-30B-1 thru 33-30B-7; enacted .............................................SB 329 24

Code Section 33-34-5; amended.......................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 33-34-5; repealed........................................................................HB 191 28

Code Title 33, Chapter 34A; enacted................................................................HB 688 24

Code Sections 33-34A-1 thru 33-34A-13; enacted...........................................HB 688 24

Code Section 34-8-156; amended.....................................................................SB 167 24

Code Section 34-8-195; amended.....................................................................SB 167 24

Code Section 34-9-102; amended.....................................................................SB 233 25

Code Section 34-9-200; amended.....................................................................SB 233 25

Code Section 34-9-200.1; amended..................................................................SB 233 25

Code Section 34-9-203; amended.....................................................................SB 233 25

Code Section 34-9-240; amended.....................................................................SB 233 25

Code Section 34-9-261; amended.....................................................................SB 233 25

Code Section 34-9-262; amended.....................................................................SB 233 25

Code Section 35-1-14; enacted .........................................................................SB 187 26

Code Section 35-1-14; enacted .........................................................................SB 292 25

Code Section 35-3-8; amended.........................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 35-3-33; amended.......................................................................HB 90

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Code Section 35-3-34; amended.......................................................................SB 22

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Code Section 35-3-34.1; enacted ......................................................................SB 22

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Code Section 35-3-35; amended.......................................................................SB 22

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Code Section 35-3-36; amended.......................................................................HB 140 25

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Code Section 35-3-36; amended.......................................................................SB 22

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Code Section 35-6A-3; amended ......................................................................SB 187 26

Code Section 35-6A-3; amended ......................................................................HB 770 12

Code Title 35, Chapter 7; repealed ...................................................................SB 187 26

Code Sections 35-7-1 thru 35-7-5; repealed .....................................................SB 187 26

Code Section 35-8-10; amended.......................................................................SB 345 18

Code Section 35-8-22; amended.......................................................................SB 215 26

Code Section 36-22-4; amended.......................................................................HB 314 26

Code Section 36-22-4; amended.......................................................................SB 247 26

Code Section 36-32-1; amended.......................................................................HB 770 12

Code Section 36-62-2; amended.......................................................................HB 309 26

Code Section 36-62-5.1; amended....................................................................HB 309 26

Code Section 36-62-7; amended.......................................................................HB 309 26

Code Section 36-66-6; enacted .........................................................................SB 261 27

Code Section 36-66A-1; amended ....................................................................SB 86

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Code Section 36-66A-2; amended ....................................................................SB 86

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Code Title 36, Chapter 74, Article 1; enacted...................................................SB 261 27

Code Sections 36-74-1 thru 36-74-3; reenacted ...............................................SB 261 27

Code Title 36, Chapter 74, Article 2; enacted...................................................SB 261 27

Code Section 36-74-13; amended.....................................................................HB 748 27

Code Sections 36-74-4 thru 36-74-13; repealed/reenacted as

Code Sections 36-74-21 thru 36-74-30; amended .........................................SB 261 27

Code Section 36-74-20; enacted .......................................................................SB 261 27

Code Title 36, Chapter 74, Article 3; enacted...................................................SB 261 27

Code Sections 36-74-40 thru 36-74-50; enacted...............................................SB 261 27

Code Title 36, Chapter 75; enacted...................................................................SB 87

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Code Sections 36-75-1 thru 36-75-10; enacted.................................................SB 87

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Code Section 36-81-8.1; amended....................................................................HB 561 28

Code Section 36-82-61; amended.....................................................................SB 87

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Code Section 36-82-61; amended.....................................................................HB 544 28

Code Section 36-82-62; amended.....................................................................HB 544 28

Code Section 36-82-65; amended.....................................................................HB 544 28

Code Section 36-82-66; amended.....................................................................HB 544 28

Code Section 36-88-3; amended.......................................................................HB 748 27

Code Section 36-89-2; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 36-89-3; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 37-1-20; amended.......................................................................SB 264 20

Code Section 38-2-55; enacted .........................................................................HB 303 28

Code Section 38-3-80; amended.......................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 38-3-81; amended.......................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 40-1-1; amended.........................................................................SB 37

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Code Section 40-2-10; enacted .........................................................................HB 191 28

Code Section 40-2-26; amended.......................................................................HB 191 28

Code Section 40-2-76; amended.......................................................................HB 719 22

Code Section 40-2-130; amended.....................................................................HB 182 29

Code Section 40-2-130; amended.....................................................................SB 173 29

Code Section 40-2-137; amended.....................................................................HB 191 28

Code Section 40-3-21; amended.......................................................................SB 250 29

Code Section 40-3-23; amended.......................................................................SB 173 29

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Code Section 40-3-31.1; repealed.....................................................................HB 506

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Code Section 40-5-25; amended.......................................................................HB 319 13

Code Section 40-5-53; amended.......................................................................SB 229 29

Code Section 40-5-64; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 40-5-71; amended.......................................................................HB 191 28

Code Section 40-5-80; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 40-5-81; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 40-5-83; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 40-5-84; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 40-5-86; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 40-5-88; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 40-5-142; amended.....................................................................SB 173 29

Code Section 40-5-145; amended.....................................................................SB 173 29

Code Section 40-5-150; amended.....................................................................SB 173 29

Code Section 40-5-151; amended.....................................................................SB 173 29

Code Section 40-5-152; amended.....................................................................SB 173 29

Code Section 40-5-159; amended.....................................................................SB 173 29

Code Section 40-6-10; amended.......................................................................HB 191 28

Code Section 40-6-11; amended.......................................................................HB 191 28

Code Section 40-6-16; enacted .........................................................................HB 457 30

Code Section 40-6-20; amended.......................................................................HB 182 29

Code Section 40-6-50; amended.......................................................................SB 256 30

Code Section 40-6-140; amended.....................................................................SB 173 29

Code Section 40-6-142; amended.....................................................................SB 173 29

Code Section 40-6-188; amended.....................................................................HB 719 22

Code Section 40-6-253.1; amended..................................................................SB 173 29

Code Section 40-6-277; amended.....................................................................SB 173 29

Code Title 40, Chapter 6, Article 13, Part 2A; enacted ....................................SB 37

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Code Sections 40-6-320 thru 40-6-327; enacted...............................................SB 37

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Code Section 40-6-371; amended.....................................................................SB 37

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Code Section 40-9-3; amended.........................................................................SB 173 29

Code Section 40-14-6; amended.......................................................................HB 719 22

Code Section 40-14-9; amended.......................................................................HB 719 22

Code Section 40-14-21; amended.....................................................................HB 182 29

Code Section 40-14-24; amended.....................................................................HB 182 29

Code Section 40-16-2; amended.......................................................................SB 173 29

Code Section 40-16-6; amended.......................................................................SB 205 10

Code Section 42-1-5; amended.........................................................................HB 144 12

Code Section 42-1-12; amended.......................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 42-1-12; amended.......................................................................HB 463 30

Code Section 42-1-13; enacted .........................................................................SB 101 30

Code Section 42-5-55; amended.......................................................................HB 144 12

Code Section 42-5-60; amended.......................................................................HB 144 12

Code Section 42-8-40; amended.......................................................................HB 339 31

Code Section 42-8-62; amended.......................................................................SB 22

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Code Section 42-8-63.1; enacted ......................................................................SB 22

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Code Section 42-8-72; amended.......................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 42-8-111; amended.....................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 42-8-112; amended.....................................................................HB 447 29

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Code Title 42, Chapter 9, Article 5; enacted.....................................................SB 47

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Code Section 42-9-90; enacted .........................................................................SB 47

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Code Section 43-1-19; amended.......................................................................HB 352 31

Code Sections 43-4A-1 thru 43-4A-4; amended...............................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-4A-4.1; enacted .....................................................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-4A-5; amended ......................................................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-4A-6; repealed .......................................................................HB 194 31

Code Sections 43-4A-7 thru 43-4A-17; amended.............................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-4A-18; enacted ......................................................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-4A-19; amended ....................................................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-4A-20; amended ....................................................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-4B-1; amended ......................................................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-4B-4; amended ......................................................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-4B-11; amended ....................................................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-4B-17; amended ....................................................................HB 194 31

Code Sections 43-4B-19 thru 43-4B-21; enacted .............................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-4B-26; amended ....................................................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-4B-28; amended ....................................................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-4B-30; amended ....................................................................HB 194 31

Code Title 43, Chapter 4B, Article 4; repealed.................................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-4B-40; repealed .....................................................................HB 194 31

Code Section 43-5-14; amended.......................................................................HB 352 31

Code Section 43-10A-7; amended ....................................................................SB 71

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Code Section 43-13-1; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 43-13-2; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 43-13-3; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 43-13-4; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 43-13-4.1; enacted ......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 43-13-5; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 43-13-6; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 43-13-7; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 43-13-8; amended.......................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 43-13-10; amended.....................................................................HB 447 29

Code Section 43-14-2; amended.......................................................................HB 327 32

Code Section 43-14-8; amended.......................................................................HB 327 32

Code Section 43-14-13; amended.....................................................................HB 327 32

Code Section 43-15-2; amended.......................................................................HB 726 32

Code Section 43-30-14; amended.....................................................................SB 85

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Code Section 43-39A-2; amended ....................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-39A-8; amended ....................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-39A-14; amended ..................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-39A-15; amended ..................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-39A-18; amended ..................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-39A-21; amended ..................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-40-1; amended.......................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-40-9; amended.......................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-40-10; amended.....................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-40-11; amended.....................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-40-15; amended.....................................................................HB 177 32

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Code Section 43-40-16; amended.....................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-40-17; repealed......................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-40-25; amended.....................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-40-25.1; amended..................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-40-26; amended.....................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-40-27; amended.....................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-40-29; amended.....................................................................HB 177 32

Code Section 43-45-9; amended.......................................................................HB 307 33

Code Title 43, Chapter 50, Article 1; amended ................................................HB 347 33

Code Sections 43-50-1 thru 43-50-3; amended ................................................HB 347 33

Code Title 43, Chapter 50, Article 2; amended ................................................HB 347 33

Code Sections 43-50-20 and 43-50-21; amended .............................................HB 347 33

Code Title 43, Chapter 50, Article 3, Part 1; enacted .......................................HB 347 33

Code Sections 43-50-22 thru 43-50-25; repealed/reenacted as

Code Sections 43-50-30 thru 43-50-33; amended .........................................HB 347 33

Code Title 43, Chapter 50, Article 3, Part 2; enacted .......................................HB 347 33

Code Sections 43-50-26 thru 43-50-33; repealed/reenacted as

Code Sections 43-50-40 thru 43-50-45; amended .........................................HB 347 33

Code Section 43-50-28; repealed......................................................................HB 347 33

Code Section 43-50-31; repealed......................................................................HB 347 33

Code Title 43, Chapter 50, Article 3; repealed/reenacted as

Code Title 43, Chapter 50, Article 3, Part 3; enacted ....................................HB 347 33

Code Section 43-50-50; amended.....................................................................HB 347 33

Code Section 43-50-51; repealed......................................................................HB 347 33

Code Sections 43-50-52 thru 43-50-56; amended ............................................HB 347 33

Code Section 43-50-57; repealed......................................................................HB 347 33

Code Title 43, Chapter 50, Article 4; enacted...................................................HB 347 33

Code Section 43-50-60; enacted .......................................................................HB 347 33

Code Title 43, Chapter 50, Article 5; enacted...................................................HB 347 33

Code Sections 43-50-70 and 43-50-71; enacted ...............................................HB 347 33

Code Section 44-1-13; amended.......................................................................SB 121 33

Code Section 44-5-149; amended.....................................................................HB 53

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Code Section 44-14-302; amended...................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 44-14-471; amended...................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 44-14-472; amended...................................................................HB 104

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Code Section 45-7-57; enacted .........................................................................HB 424 34

Code Section 45-9-3; amended.........................................................................SB 187 26

Code Section 45-9-102; amended.....................................................................HB 166 34

Code Section 45-9-103; amended.....................................................................HB 166 34

Code Section 45-10-24.1; enacted ....................................................................SB 255 34

Code Section 45-16-21; amended.....................................................................SB 214 34

Code Section 45-18-7.7; amended....................................................................HB 638 34

Code Section 45-18-7.8; enacted ......................................................................HB 638 34

Code Section 45-18-7.8; enacted ......................................................................HB 147 35

Code Section 45-18-20; enacted .......................................................................HB 638 34

Code Section 45-18-32; amended.....................................................................HB 638 34

Code Section 45-18-32; amended.....................................................................HB 424 34

Code Section 45-18-35; amended.....................................................................SB 155 35

Code Section 45-18-50; amended.....................................................................HB 638 34

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Code Section 45-18-52; amended.....................................................................HB 638 34

Code Section 45-20-16; amended.....................................................................HB 289 35

Code Section 46-5-27; amended.......................................................................SB 272 35

Code Section 46-7-85.5; amended....................................................................HB 455 36

Code Title 46, Chapter 9, Article 12; enacted...................................................HB 497 36

Code Sections 46-9-340 thru 46-9-352; enacted...............................................HB 497 36

Code Section 47-3-127.1; amended..................................................................HB 103 36

Code Section 47-4-101; amended.....................................................................HB 266 36

Code Section 47-11-50; amended.....................................................................HB 103 36

Code Section 47-11-70; amended.....................................................................HB 270 36

Code Section 47-17-44; amended.....................................................................HB 268 37

Code Section 47-24-22; amended.....................................................................HB 103 36

Code Section 47-24-23; amended.....................................................................HB 103 36

Code Section 47-24-81; amended.....................................................................HB 103 36

Code Section 47-24-82; amended.....................................................................HB 461 37

Code Section 47-24-100; amended...................................................................HB 461 37

Code Section 48-1-2; amended.........................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-2-32; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-2-35; amended.......................................................................HB 469 37

Code Section 48-2-35; amended.......................................................................HB 504 37

Code Section 48-2-54.1; enacted ......................................................................HB 556 38

Code Section 48-3-29; enacted .........................................................................HB 556 38

Code Section 48-5-2; amended.........................................................................HB 531 38

Code Section 48-5-7; amended.........................................................................HB 531 38

Code Section 48-5-7.4; amended......................................................................HB 413 38

Code Section 48-5-7.4; amended......................................................................SB 277 38

Code Section 48-5-7.4; amended......................................................................HB 290 38

Code Section 48-5-7.6; enacted ........................................................................HB 531 38

Code Title 48, Chapter 5, Article 10, Part 5; enacted .......................................HB 527 38

Code Section 48-5-504; enacted .......................................................................HB 527 38

Code Section 48-6-2; amended.........................................................................SB 97

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Code Section 48-6-4; amended.........................................................................SB 97

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Code Section 48-6-5; amended.........................................................................SB 97

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Code Section 48-6-6; amended.........................................................................SB 97

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Code Section 48-6-8; amended.........................................................................SB 97

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Code Section 48-7-27; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-7-27; amended.......................................................................HB 383 39

Code Section 48-7-40.16; amended..................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-7-40.17; amended..................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-7-40.24; enacted ....................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-7-40.25; enacted ....................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-7-56; amended.......................................................................HB 556 38

Code Section 48-7-80; amended.......................................................................HB 556 38

Code Section 48-7-103; amended.....................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-7-120; amended.....................................................................HB 468 39

Code Section 48-8-2; amended.........................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-8-2; amended.........................................................................HB 504 37

Code Section 48-8-3; amended.........................................................................HB 148 39

Code Section 48-8-3; amended.........................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-8-6; amended.........................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-8-6; amended.........................................................................HB 290 38

Code Section 48-8-39; amended.......................................................................HB 189 39

Code Section 48-8-49; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-8-49; amended.......................................................................HB 504 37

Code Section 48-8-50; amended.......................................................................HB 504 37

Code Section 48-8-50; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-9-14; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-9-14; amended.......................................................................HB 504 37

Code Section 48-9-16; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-9-16; amended.......................................................................HB 504 37

Code Section 48-11-1; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-11-2; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-11-3; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-11-4; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-11-5; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-11-8; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-11-8; amended.......................................................................HB 893

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Code Section 48-11-9; amended.......................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-11-9; amended.......................................................................HB 893

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Code Section 48-11-10; amended.....................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-11-11; amended.....................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-11-12; amended.....................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-11-13; amended.....................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-11-14; amended.....................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-11-15; amended.....................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-11-17; amended.....................................................................HB 43

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Code Section 48-11-18; amended.....................................................................HB 4337 Code Section 48-11-19; amended.....................................................................HB 4337 Code Section 48-11-22; amended.....................................................................HB 4337 Code Section 48-11-23; amended.....................................................................HB 4337 Code Section 48-11-23.1; amended..................................................................HB 4337 Code Section 48-11-23.1; amended..................................................................HB 8934 Code Section 48-11-24; amended.....................................................................HB 4337 Code Section 48-11-25; amended.....................................................................HB 4337 Code Section 48-11-27; amended.....................................................................HB 4337 Code Section 48-13-5; amended.......................................................................HB 9339 Code Section 48-18-3; amended.......................................................................HB 4337 Code Section 48-18-9; enacted .........................................................................HB 4337 Code Section 49-2-14; amended.......................................................................SB 20039 Code Section 49-5-41; amended.......................................................................SB 20140 Code Title 49, Chapter 6, Article 7; enacted.....................................................HB 31840 Code Sections 49-6-80 thru 49-6-85; enacted...................................................HB 31840 Code Section 49-10-1; amended.......................................................................HB 5617 Code Section 49-10-3; amended.......................................................................HB 5617 Code Section 50-2-21; amended.......................................................................HB 7923 Code Section 50-3-1; amended.........................................................................HB 38041 Code Section 50-3-79; enacted .........................................................................SB 3341 Code Section 50-3-80; enacted .........................................................................SB 3341 Code Section 50-5-67; amended.......................................................................HB 29141 Code Section 50-5-76; amended.......................................................................HB 4337 Code Section 50-5-77; enacted .........................................................................HB 55041 Code Section 50-5-200; amended.....................................................................HB 45641 Code Section 50-6-5; amended.........................................................................HB 4337 Code Section 50-8-3; amended.........................................................................SB 885 Code Section 50-8-4; amended.........................................................................SB 885 Code Section 50-8-9; amended.........................................................................SB 885 Code Section 50-14-3; amended.......................................................................SB 11341 Code Section 50-16-18; amended.....................................................................SB 7342 Code Section 50-16-20; enacted .......................................................................SB 7342 Code Section 50-16-161; amended...................................................................SB 7342 Code Section 50-16-161.1; enacted ..................................................................SB 7342 Code Section 50-17-27; amended.....................................................................HB 62142 Code Section 50-18-72; amended.....................................................................SB 11341 Code Section 50-18-72; amended.....................................................................HB 24642 Code Section 50-23-5; amended.......................................................................HB 62142 Code Section 51-12-14; amended.....................................................................HB 7923 Code Section 51-12-71; amended.....................................................................HB 7923 Code Section 51-12-72; amended.....................................................................HB 7923 Code Section 51-12-72; amended.....................................................................HB 1041 Code Section 52-7-3; amended.........................................................................SB 13442 Code Section 52-7-8; amended.........................................................................SB 13442 Code Section 52-7-8.3; amended......................................................................HB 1041 Code Section 52-7-13; amended.......................................................................HB 44442 Code Section 53-9-1; amended.........................................................................HB 3243 Code Section 53-12-22.1; enacted ....................................................................HB 36743
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