Summary of general statutes enacted at the 1988 session of the General Assembly of Georgia

SUMMARY OF GENERAL STATUTES ENACTED
AT THE 1988 SESSION OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
THOMAS B. MURPHY
Speaker, House of Representatives Chairman
HAMILTON MCWHORTER, JR.
Secretary of the Senate Secretary
ZELL MILLER
Lieutenant Governor
SENATOR THOMAS F. ALLGOOD SENATOR J. NATHAN DEAL SENATOR FLOYD HUDGINS
SENATOR JOSEPH E. KENNEDY SENATOR TERRELL STARR
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REPRESENTATIVE JOE MACK WILSON
GLENN W. ELLARD
Clerk, House of Representatives
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Legislative Counsel

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We are pleased to transmit to you the "Summary of General Statutes Enacted at the 1988 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 4,448 bills, resolutions, and amendments for the 1988 session. of this number 1,022 had been
prepared by the convening date of the session, leaving a total of 3,426 which were drafted during the session.

The other members of the committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel join me in the sincere hope that this booklet will be of benefit to those who use it. If we may be of service, please feel free to call upon me.

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FOREWORD
This booklet contains a summary of the general statutes of state-wide application which were enacted at the 1988 regul~r session of the General Assembly of Georgia. No resolutions or Acts with special application have been included.
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 that it 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 it in its entirety. It should be pointed out that for specific, detailed information on any particular law, the Act itself should be examined. A notation of the effective date is listed after each Act.
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 and comments and suggestions for improvement are welcomed.
In order to allow earlier distribution of this year's summary, the page numbers showing where each Act may be found in the Georgia Laws have been omitted. Acts may, however, 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 bound volumes of the Georgia Laws contain a table for converting Act numbers to Georgia Laws page numbers.

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The Acts in this summary are arranged ccording to the title of the Official Code of eorgia Annotated which they amend. In those ases in which an Act amends more than one Code itle the Act appears under only one of the ffected titles. A table of titles appears below. o Acts are listed for those titles which are ndicated by an asterisk.

Title l* 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
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 Provision.s 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 Affairs 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, Ports,
and Watercraft Wills, Trusts, and
Administration of Estates

TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Act 816; HB 1229
This Act makes extensive editorial amendments to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to correct typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions and reenacts the statutory portion of the Code as so amended.
Effective February 16, 1988.
TITLE 2 AGRICULTURE
Act 902; HB 303
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 2-3-5 to provide members of the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority with an expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement while in performance of their duties.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1090; HB 1402
This Act changes the name of the State Soil and Water Conservation Committee to the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
This Act amends Code sections in Title 2, Title 12, and Title 45 of the
o.c.G.A.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1329; HB 1401
This Act extends the powers of the State Soil and Water Conservation Committee by authorizing the committee to enter into certain contracts and agreements and to receive and to make certain grants.
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 2-6-27.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1355; HB 1518
This Act provides that in the absence of proof of negligence or lack of due care, no person, firm, or corporation shall be liable for pollution of the land, water, air, or other resources of the State of Georgia resulting from use, under certain conditions, of certain fertilizers, plant growth regulators, or pesticides.
This Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 2-7-170.
Effective July 1, 1988.
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TITLE 2 (continued)

Act 1257; SB 440

This Act provides that a grain dealer

applying for a license or renewal of a

license who posts a bond in a certain

maximum amount shall not be required to

submit financial statements for

independent audit and reviews. The Act

also extends the investigatory powers of

the Commissioner of Agriculture to

include

unlicensed

persons,

partnerships, corporations, or other

entities.

This Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections

2-9-32 and 2-9-41.

Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 3 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Act 913; HB 1848
This Act authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays between the hours of 12:30 P.M. and 12:00 Midnight in municipal corporations having a population of 300,000 or more in special entertainment districts. The Act defines special entertainment districts as contiguous properties upon which is located a festival marketplace and entertainment project which is financed in whole or in part by public funds and which contains a minimum of 200,000 square feet of gross leasable space for retail sales and entertainment purposes and which is located in the central business district of any such municipality if more than 50 percent of such contiguous properties are owned or controlled by a governmental entity.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 3-3-7. Effective March 15, 1988.

Act 1343; HB 1322
This Act requires a person who is about to sell or otherwise furnish alcoholic beverages to an individual to request to see and be furnished with proper identification in order to verify the age of such individual in any case where a reasonable or prudent person could reasonably be in doubt as to such individual's age. A failure to make such request and verification can be considered in determining whether a person knowingly sold or furnished alcoholic beverages to an individual under 21 years of age.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 3-3-23.
Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 3 (continued)
Act 905; HB 516
This Act makes it unlawful and a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature to perform acts which constitute or simulate sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, or flagellation or the touching, caressing, or fondling of the breast, buttocks, anus, or genitals or the displaying of any portion of the female breast below the top of the areola or the displaying of any portion of any person's pubic hair, anus, cleft of the buttocks, vulva, or genitals on premises licensed to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on such premises. This Act also makes it unlawful to show, display, or exhibit, on such premises, any film, still picture, electronic reproduction, or other visual reproduction of any such act; to view such acts from such premises; or to remove alcoholic beverages from such prem~ses to an adjacent or other premise for the purpose of reviewing such acts. The Act also makes any violation grounds for the suspension or revocation of all alcoholic beverages licenses of the violator.
The Act enacts Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the O.C.G.A., O.C.G.A. Sections 3-3-40 through 3-3-46.
The Act provides 'that it will become effective July 1, 1987.
Act 910; HB 1558
This Act authorizes farm wineries which have a license to sell wine on the premises of the winery to sell wine on the premises and under the same conditions and restrictions on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 12:00 Midnight.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. 3-6-21.2. Effective March 15, 1988.
TITLE 4 ANIMALS
Act 1118; HB 1806
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 4-3-10 by increasing the fees allowed for the impounding, care and feedi~g, and the sale of livestock found running at large and for serving of notice of impoundment and report of sale.
Effective July 1, 1988.
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TITLE 4 (continued)

Act 1267; HB 1273

This Act enacts the "Dangerous Dog

Control Law" which defines a dangerous

dog and a potentially dangerous dog and

provides

procedures

for

the

classification, registration,

and

control of such dogs by counties,

municipalities, or any combination of

such local governments. The Act makes

unlawful the failure to register a

dangerous or potentially dangerous dog

and the failure to maintain such a dog

in a proper enclosure or, if outside

such enclosure, under

suitable

restraint. The Act provides that the

owner of a dangerous dog shall be guilty

of a felony (1) if an owner with a

previous conviction under the Act

knowingly and willfully fails to comply

with the provisions of the Act and the

owner's dangerous dog attacks or bites a

human being under circumstances

constituting another violation or (2) if

an owner knowingly and willfully fails

to comply with the provisions of the Act

and the owner's dangerous dog

aggressively attacks and causes severe

injury or death of a human being under

circumstances constituting a violation

of the Act.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections

4-8-20 through 4-8-29.

Effective July 1, 1988, for

administrative purposes and effective

January 1, 1989, for enforcement

purposes.

TITLE 5 APPEAL AND ERROR

Act 921; SB 492
This Act provides for the term of trial of an appeal to the state court in addition to the superior court. Provision is also made for the waiver of trial by jury with the consent of both parties.
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 5-3-30.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1338; HB 1235
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 5-6-35 by providing the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals discretion to grant or to deny appeals from decisions of the state court reviewing decisions of the magistrate courts by de novo proceedings so long as the subject matter is not otherwise subject to a right of direct appeal.
Effective July 1, 1988

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TITLE 6 AVIATION

Act 1445; HB 1238
This Act prohibits the sale or lease of any airport by any county, municipality, or other political subdivision or by any public authority to any person or business entity which is not a U.S. citizen or to any business entity with a substantial foreign ownership which sale or lease results in such person or business entity managing, operating, owning, or controlling such airport.
This Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 6-3-20 .1.
Effective April 12, 1988.

TITLE 7 BANKING AND FINANCE

Act 1381; HB 1162
This Act authorizes the short-term investment or deposit by a trust company of fiduciary funds awaiting investment or distribution. The Act provides that it is to be construed as a codification of existing law regarding the fiduciary duties of trust companies.
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-311 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-315.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1096; HB 1345
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-483 so as to authorize the Department of Banking and Finance to reduce the frequency of required meetings of boards of directors of banks and trust companies.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1265; HB 1310

This Act authorizes the creation of

small minority business development

corporations for the promotion,

assistance, and development of small

minority business and industry. The

corporations are authorized to provide

financial,

technical,

and other

assistance to small minority businesses.

Lending institutions are authorized to

become members of, invest in, and make

loans to such development corporations.

The Act also authorizes the investment

of fiduciary funds in such development

corporations. The Act provides for a

period of duration of 35 years with

earlier dissolution authorized. The Act

provides for an annual state

occupational license tax of $50.00 and

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TITLE 7 (continued)
authorizes the levy of such taxes by counties or municipalities.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections 7-1-940 through 7-1-958,
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1195; HB 1416
This Act amends o.c.G.A, Section 7-4-2 so as to provide that the parties to a loan transaction involving $250,000.00 or more may provide by written contract any rate of interest expressed in simple interest terms or otherwise.
Effective March 30, 1988.

TITLE 8 BUILDINGS AND HOUSING

Act 1288; HB 1499

This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section

8-3-13 to authorize housing authorities

and urban

residential

finance

authorities, created pursuant to Chapter

41 of Title 36, to cooperate or join

with the other in the exercise of their

powers with regard to a housing project

or projects located within the area of

operation of any one or more of said

authorities.

Effective April 5, 1988.

Act 1395; SB 479

This Act makes several changes in

the provisions of Article 3 of O.C.G.A,

Chapter 8-3, relating to residential and

family farm mortgages.

O.C.G.A.

Section 8-3-172 is amended to provide

for the eligibility of persons qualified

under the Internal Revenue Code to live

in multifamily residential rental

properties. O.C.G.A. Section 8-3-176 is

amended to authorize the Georgia

Residential Finance Authority to provide

mortgage insurance in part on mortgages

purchased by the authority, to exempt

such a program of insurance from certain

provisions of the Georgia Insurance

Code, to clarify the powers of the

Georgia Residential Finance Authority to

issue mortgage credit certificates, and

to repeal the allocation provisions

relating to the state ceiling for

single-family residential housing bonds

under the Mortgage Subsidy Bond Tax Act

of 1980. o.c.G.A. Section 8-3-177 is

amended to provide for guidelines and

procedures for the periodic review of

occupant homes for those occupants of

income restricted units and periodic

adjustment of rental or carrying charges

on income restricted units. The Act

also enacts O.C.G.A. Section 8-3-199,

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TITLE 8 (continued)

which designates the Georgia Residential Finance Authority as the State Office of
Housing and assigns to it certain powers and duties, and enacts o.c.G.A. Section
8-3-199.1, which directs the State
Office of Housing to develop a state housing goal and to prepare a state housing goal report for presentation to the General Assembly. Article 3 of
O.C.G.A. Chapter 50-8, which placed the State Office of Housing within the Department of Community Affairs, is
repealed in its entirety.
Effective April 11, 1988.

Act 1246; HB 430

This Act substantially revises and

supersedes provisions of Article 4 of

O.C.G.A. Chapter 8-3, dealing with

discrimination in the selling, leasing,

and financing of housing. The Act

prohibits

certain

discriminatory

practices based upon race, color,

religion, sex, or national origin and

lists certain limited exceptions for

individual

owners,

religious

organizations, or private clubs. The

authority for administration of the Act

is vested in the administrator of the

Office of Fair Employment Practices and

the Attorney General is directed to

conduct any litigation in which the

administrator is a participant. The Act

provides for the rights granted under it

to be enforceable by civil actions.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1248; HB 1339

This Act creates the State Housing

Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission

and provides for the appointment of

members of the commission and their

terms, powers, and duties.

The

commission is eligible to receive

federal funds or other grants or

donations to establish the trust fund.

The commission may utilize the staff of

the Georgia Residential Finance

Authority if needed. Funds may be

disbursed by the commission from the

fund for residential housing projects

sponsored by qualified sponsors.

The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections

8-3-300 through 8-3-310.

Effective January 1, 1989.

Act 1266; HB 435

This

Act

prohibits

certain

construction activity on any real

property on which a commercial landfill

has been located without first obtaining

a permit from the local governing

authority and requires the Environmental

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TITLE 8 (continued)
Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources to maintain records on the location of such landfills. The Act also requires any deed conveying an interest in real property which has been used as a commercial landfill to include a notice of the landfill operation.
The Act enacts a new Chapter 6 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A. and enacts a new o.c.G.A. Section 44-5-48.
Effective July 1, 1988.
TITLE 9 CIVIL PRACTICE
Act 1480; SB 649
This Act provides for the revival or extension of certain actions against manufacturers or suppliers of asbestos or material containing asbestos which might otherwise be barred prior to July 1, 1990, as the result of expiration of the applicable period of limitation. Such actions must be commenced no later than July 1, 1990.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 9-3-30.1.
Effective April 14, 1988.
Act 1166; HB 1545
This Act provides that the fees of an auditor to whom a court case has been referred and the compensation of a special master in a condemnation proceeding shall be assessed as court costs and provides for the time of payment of such fees or compensation.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 9-7-22 and 22-2-106.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1290; SB 73
This Act extensively revises o.c.G.A. Chapter 9-9, relating to arbitration. Part 1 of Article 1 of the chapter is renamed the "Georgia Arbitration Code" and is applicable to all disputes in which the parties thereto have agreed in writing to arbitrate and provides the exclusive means by which agreements to arbitrate disputes can be enforced, with certain enumerated exceptions. A written agreement to submit an existing controversy to arbitration or a provision in a written contract to submit a controversy arising thereunder to arbitration shall be enforceable without regard to the justiciable character of the controversy. The Act provides for venue and procedure relative to arbitration proceedings, empowers the court to consolidate
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TITLE 9 (continued)

separate arbitration proceedings in

certain circumstances, and makes

provision for arbitration in the event a

party dies or becomes incompetent after

making a written agreement to arbitrate.

Finally, the Act contains special

provisions relative to and encouraging

the use of arbitration in the resolution

of

conflicts arising out of

international transactions.

These

special supplemental provisions are

designed to be used concurrently with

the basic provisions of the chapter.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections 9-9-1

through 9-9-18 and 9-9-30 through

9-9-43, repeals Parts 1, 2, and 3 of

existing Article 2, and redesignates

existing Sections 9-9-110 through

9-9-133 of existing Part 4 as new

Sections 9-9-60 through 9-9-83 of new

Article 2.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1149; HB 1301
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 9-11-34, relating to the production of documents and things and the entry upon land for inspection, so as to provide that the provisions of that Code section shall not be deemed to repeal the confidentiality provisions of Code Sections 37-3-166 concerning mental illness, 37-4-125 concerning mental retardation, and 37-7-166 concerning alcohol and drug treatment.
Effective March 28, 1988.

Act 1114; HB 1635
This Act deletes the specific monetary fees of the provisions relating to filing foreign judgments and filing petitions for relief from family violence and includes these fees in the listing of fees of clerks of the superior courts.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 9-12-135, 15-6-77, and 19-13-3.
Effective March 24, 1988.

TITLE 10 COMMERCE AND TRADE

Act 1273; HB 1449
This Act amends the "Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act" to provide that it shall be unlawful to induce the buyer of a motor vehicle under a retail installment contract or the lessee of a motor vehicle under a lease contract to sublease the vehicle without the written consent of the holder of the retail installment contract or the lessor. The

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TITLE 10 (continued)

Act also provides circumstances under which it shall be unlawful for a sublessee of a vehicle to offer such vehicle for hire. The Act provides for penalties and authorizes certain civil action.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections
10-1-39, 10-1-40, and 10-1-41. Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1117; HB 1724
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 10-1-310 to increase from $2.00 to $3.00 the amount of certain authorized service charges on the sale of admission tickets to certain sports events by authorized ticket agents licensed to do business.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1415; HB 1370

This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section

10-1-393 by declaring that certain

representations or implications that a

person is the winner of an opportunity

or prize when the enterprise is a

promotional scheme

to

contact

prospective customers are unfair or

deceptive practices in consumer

transactions and shall be unlawful.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1162; HB 1497
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 10-1-393 by declaring that advertising a telephone number which has a 976 prefix and which imposes an additional per-call charge to the consumer other than regular charges for long-distance telephone service is an unfair and deceptive practice unless certain information is contained in the advertisement.
Effective March 28, 1988.

Act 1308; SB 648
This Act establishes certain actions as a remedy against existing unfair or deceptive acts which are unlawful and provides that certain advertisements to assist debtors whose loan for property used as a dwelling is in default are also declared as unlawful acts. The Act also removes certain requirements for notice and demand when temporary restraining orders are sought.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 10-1-393, 10-1-397, and 10-1-399.
Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 10 (continued)

Act 1416; HB 1405
This Act extensively revises the provisions relating to actions by the administrator of the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" to restrain or enjoin certain unlawful methods, acts, or practices and changes certain provisions relating to civil penalties.
The Act amends O.C.G,A. Sections 10-1-397, 10-1-398, 10-1-403, 10-1-404, and 10-1-405 and enacts O,C,G.A, Section 10-1-398.1.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1453; HB 1565

This Act makes a number of changes in

the provisions relating to the sale of

business opportunities to provide that

multilevel distribution companies shall

be regulated in the same manner as

companies

which

sell business

opportunities. The Act prohibits

multilevel distribution companies from

engaging in certain activities, requires

surety

bonds

under

certain

circumstances, requires a registration

report filed with the state's Office of

Consumer Affairs, and chanqes certain

references to such companies in

provisions relating to lotteries.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections

10-1-410, 10-1-411, 10-1-412, 10-1-413,

10-1-414, 10-1-415, 10-1-416, 10-1-417,

and 16-12-38 and deletes o.c.G.A.

Sections 10-1-510 through 10-1-514.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1369; SB 558

This Act authorizes counties and

municipalities to register their own

service marks and provides for

liquidated damages for

certain

infringements of registered trademarks

and service marks.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections

10-1-441 and 10-1-450.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1258; SB 441
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 10-4-10 to allow a warehouseman who op~rates two or more warehouses in the same county in conjunction with each other and if one set of records is maintained for agricultural products stored in all such warehouses to be required to hold only one license for operation. The Act also provides that the financial statements of certain licensed applicants shall be exempt from certain auditing and certification requirements.

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TITLE 10 (continued)
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1148; HB 1266
This Act provides for the detention and condemnation of tobacco treated with certain pesticides or containing certain residues by the Commissioner of Agriculture and establishes procedures for the release of tobacco from detention and for the actions and cost of actions for condemnation of tobacco.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 10-4-117.1.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1327; HB 1566
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Chapter 10-5 to establish procedures for the regulation of the investment advisory business. The Act requires the registration of investment advisers and investment advisers representatives and provides for certain exceptions. The Act specifies certain information required on registration statements, provides for examinations and fees, and declares certain acts as unlawful. The Act authorizes rules and regulations, provides for investigations and hearings, provides for administrative, civil, and criminal actions, and establishes penalties.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 10-5-2, 10-5-3, 10-5-4, 10-5-10, 10-5-11, 10-5-12, 10-5-13, 10-5-14, 10-5-16, and 10-5-20 and enacts o.c.G.A. Section 10-5-23.1.
Effective April 1, 1989.
Act 1414; HB 1366
This Act enacts o.c.G.A. Chapter 10-SA to regulate the sale and purchase of commodities and commodity contracts and options to prevent and prosecute illegal and fraudulent schemes involving commodity contracts. The Act prohibits certain activities, provides for registration and licenses, authorizes investigations, and provides for civil penalties.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1210; HB 1691
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Chapters 10-7 and 50-9 to provide for the acquisition, construction, and operation of a stadium for multipurpose use in connection with the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center and to provide for the financing of the project with revenue bonds. The Act provides for contracts
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TITLE 10 (continued)
with users of the project and authorizes the Department of Industry and Trade with the approval of the State Properties Commission to acquire land for the construction of certain projects.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 10-9-3, 10-9-4, and 10-9-14 and enacts o.c.G.A. Sections 10-9-40 through 10-9-60 and Sections 50-7-40 and 50-7-41.
Effective March JO, 1988.
Act 1233; HB 1035
This Act authorizes the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority to contract with any county, municipality, public corporation, or public authority or combination of such entities to provide services in connection with the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of any local trade and convention center of such local entity.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 10-9-16.1.
Effective March 31, 1988.
TITLE 12 CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Act 1139; HB 775
This Act provides definitions relating to the spill or release of oil or hazardous material. The Act also requires that any person with knowledge of a spill or release of any oil or hazardous material shall notify the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources. Violations of the provisions of this Act may result in assessment of a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.00 per day. The Act also provides for remedies which the director may seek for violations of its provisions or of any rule or regulation of the board.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections 12-3-1 through 12-3-4.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1300; SB 503
This Act adds to the power of the Board of Natural Resources relating to submerged cultural resources. The Act provides that the Board of Natural Resources may provide by rule that certain submerged cultural resources are of no cultural or economic value to the State of Georgia. The Act also empowers
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TITLE 12 (continued)

the board to promulgate such rules as

are

necessary

for

effective

administration of the laws relating to

submerged cultural resources.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections

12-3-80 through 12-3-82.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 908; HB 1347
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 12-3-194 to extend the power of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association to sell alcoholic beverages at any restaurant or coliseum area or at any group or meeting function closed to the general public and for which services are provided by contract with the association and within or upon property or facilities owned, operated, used, or controlled by the association.
Effective March 15, 1988.

Act 1334; HB 308
This Act makes it unlawful to discharge any sewage from a boat into the waters of Lake Sidney Lanier. The Act requires any boat operated or floated on Lake Sidney Lanier that is equipped with a marine toilet to be equipped with a holding tank. Any boat which has a marine toilet must be registered and must obtain a certificate for the marine toilet. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Act are punishable as a misdemeanor. This Act authorizes law enforcement personnel to search boats without warrants to determine compliance.
The Act amends Q.C.G.A. Sections 12-5-29, 52-7-3, and 52-7-25 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 52-7-8.1.
Effective April 11, 1988.

Act 1344; HB 1336

This Act amends the "Water Well

Standards Act of 1985" by providing that

the Attorney General shall provide legal

services for the State Water Well

Standards Advisory Council. The Act

also limits the requirements for

licensing of water well contractors to

one or more affidavits proving at least

two years' full-time water well

construction experience. This Act also

provides that under certain extenuating

circumstances, a variance

from

prescribed distances for wells and

boreholes may be granted by the health

department to property owners upon

application.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections

12-5-123, 12-5-127, and 12-5-134.

Effective April 11, 1988.

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TITLE 12 (continued)
Act 1303; SB 550
This Act makes several changes in the provisions relating to the practice of professional forestry. The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 12-6-41 to remove the exception applying to persons who have been engaged in the practice of forestry for ten years as of March 10, 1959, and to exclude such persons from registration as registered foresters. The Act sets the terms of the five members of the State Board of Registration for Foresters as five years, specifying that the Governor shall make all appointments to the board. The Act deletes a provision requiring that members of the board be members of the Society of American Foresters. The Act provides that the board shall hold meetings as necessary and deletes the requirement for a quorum. The Act restricts the powers of the board relating to witness attendance and testimony before the board. The Act changes provisions relating to records of the board's proceedings. The Act changes the requirements relating to the content of licenses issued by the board. The Act repeals O.C.G.A. Section 12-6-53. The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 12-6-57 to provide that the board under certain conditions may refuse a license, revoke a license, or discipline a licensee. This Act provides for the issuance of a duplicate license under certain conditions.
The Act repeals o.c.G.A. Section 12-6-59.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 12-6-63 to change the year for termination of the board from 1988 to 1994.
Other o.c.G.A. sections amended by the Act are Sections 12-6-42, 12-6-43, 12-6-46 through 12-6-48, 12-6-52, and 12-6-58.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 906; HB 862
This Act amends the "Solid Waste Management Act," so as to regulate, through April 1, 1990, the issuance of permits for solid waste disposal sites to any county having a pu~ulation greater than 350,000 and to all counties after April 1, 1990.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 12-8-28.1.
Effective March 15, 1988.
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TITLE 12 (continued)
Act 1251; HB 1563
This Act amends the "Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act" to provide a definition for "designated hazardous waste" as any solid waste identified as such by the Board of Natural Resources and to make changes relating to the definitions of "federal act," "hazardous waste," and "solid waste."
The Act authorizes the board to promulgate rules and regulations deleting certain solid wastes from the definition of hazardous waste, exempting from certain regulations certain hazardous wastes, and designating certain solid wastes as designated hazardous wastes.
The Act also provides that the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources may exclude from regulation certain solid wastes.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 12-8-62, 12-8-64, 12-8-65, and 12-8-71.
Effective March 31, 1988.
Act 1301; SB 518
This Act amends Q.C.G.A. Section 12-8-122, relating to the Southeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive waste Management Compact, by setting limits on the length of time a party state is required to operate a regional facility. The Act also provides that upon the second host state's disposal facility becoming operative, a party state may withdraw from the compact only with the unanimous approval of the Commission and with the consent of Congress.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1483; HB 1851
This Act enacts extensive measures and policies to manage and control the storage of regulated substances in underground tanks to protect the environment and the public health. The Act vests administrative control of its provisions in the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources and charges the Board of Natural Resources with the promulgation of rules and regulations within its specific guidelines.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections 12-13-1 through 12-13-22.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1420; HB 1543
This Act makes extensive changes in the statutes relating to water resources. Among these changes, the Act
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TITLE 12 (continued)

provides for circumstances and a time frame which mandate the issuance of permits to allow withdrawal or diversion
of surface waters and ground waters for farm uses. The Act expands the
definition of farm uses. Rates of withdrawal and diversion for mandatory
permits during certain time periods are specified. The Act provides for
regulatiqns relating to permits. The Act also provides for methods of appeal
relating to the granting, modification,
or denial of permits. The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections
12-5-31, 12-5-92, 12-5-96, 12-5-97,
12-5-102, and 12-5-105. Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1185; HB 34
This Act makes changes in the "Georgia Forest Fire Protection Act" to require a permit from the foras.__t ranger or an employee of the forestryunit authorized by the chief forester before burning any woods, lands, marshes, or any other flammable vegetation. No \permit is required but notice must be given before burning improved pastures or residue on cultivated crop land. Owners of forest land may burn over their own land if they obtain a permit and unless prohibited by the State Forestry Commission.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 12-6-90 and 12-6-91.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 919; SB 453
This Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 12-8-28.1 to provide that no permit shall be issued for a solid waste disposal site within 5,708 yards of the geographic center of a national historic site. An exception is provided.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1463; SB 597

This Act amends the statute relating

to hazardous waste management. In

addition to expanding the definition of

project, the Act authorizes and sets

procedures for involvement of the

Department of Industry and Trade with a

project. The Act also limits the

liability of the members and employees

of the Georgia Hazardous Waste

Management Authority to gross negligence

or willful or wanton misconduct. The

Act authorizes the authority to charge

for use of its facilities and services

and assigns the authority to the Office

of

Planning

and Budget for

administrative purposes.

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TITLE 12 (continued)
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-8-101 and enacts o.c.G.A. Sections 12-8-103.1, 12-8-103.2, 12-8-112.1, and 12-8-112. 2.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1474; SB 667
This Act substantially revises the "Solid waste Management Act." The Act expands the legislative intent, amends the definitions, and revises the authority and duties of the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources to provide for the regulation of the handling and disposal of special solid waste and infectious waste. The Act establishes a Solid Waste Management Trust Fund and authorizes the expenditure of moneys from the fund for the purpose of preventing or correcting the release of contaminants from waste disposal facilities or sites. The Act establishes certain standards to be met by owners and operators of any special solid waste storage, treatment, disposal facility or disposal site and authorizes inspection and monitoring of such generators, collectors, processors, transporters, and disposers for the management of special solid waste.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 12-8-21 through 12-8-23, 12-8-27, 12-8-28, and 12-8-41 and enacts Sections 12-8-23.1, 12-8-43, and 12-8-44.
Effective April 14, 1988.
TITLE 13 CONTRACTS
Act 1164; HB 1536
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 13-5-30, so as to provide that a commitment to lend money must be in writing and signed by the lender in order to be binding.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1137; HB 636
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 13-10-1, so as to provide that the state, a county, a municipal corporation, or any public board or body is authorized to require a bid bond or other security in an amount not less than 5 percent of the total amount of the contract on any bid for a public works contract.
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TITLE 13 (continued)

The Act also amends O.C.G.A. Sections 36-82-102, relating to bonds for public contractors, and 36-82-104, relating to actions on breached bonds, by amending
the references to O.C.G.A. Section
13-10-1. Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 14 CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS,
AND ASSOCIATIONS

Act 1319; HB 1272
This Act substantially revises and replaces the laws relating to business corporations.
The Act enacts a new o.c.G.A. Chapter 14-2 and repeals O.C.G.A. Sections 14-5-5 and 14-5-10.
Effective July 1, 1989.

Act 829; HB 1571

This Act provides that a resident

domestic corporation shall not engage in

any business combination with any

interested shareholder for a period of

five years following the date that such

shareholder became an interested

shareholder except under certain

conditions,

provided

that the

requirements of this Act shall not apply

to business combinations with interested

shareholders unless the bylaws of the

resident

domestic

corporation

specifically provide that all of such

requirements are applicable to the

resident domestic corporation.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Article llA of

Chapter 2 of Title 14.

Effective March 3, 1988, provided that

the Act has two parts containing the

same provisions and Part 1 shall be

repealed at the time Part 2 becomes

effective on July 1, 1989, as part of

the new "Georgia Business Corporation

Code."

Act 1101; HB 1444
This Act changes annual registration fees required of business and nonprofit corporations in order to provide funds to create a state-wide county computerized information network for access to corporate records maintained by the Secretary of State. Upon the necessary appropriation of funds, the clerks of the superior courts shall participate in the network to provide local public access to such information filed with the Secretary of State. The Act provides that business and nonprofit corporations shall not be subject to a

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TITLE 14 (continued)

penalty for failing or refusing to file annual reports but may be subject to involuntary dissolution.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 14-2-371, 14-2-410, 14-3-291, and 14-3-330 and enacts new o.c.G.A. Section
15-6-87.1. The changes in the provisions relating
to failure or refusal to file an annual report are effective March 24, 1988, and otherwise effective July 1, 1988.

Act 827; HB 1631
This Act provides that business and nonprofit corporations shall not be subject to a penalty for failing or refusing to file annual reports but may be subject to involuntary dissolution.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 14-2-410 and 14-3-330.
Effective March 3, 1988.

Act 1342; HB 1302

This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

14-7-5, relating to professional

corporations, so as to provide that a

shareholder of

a

professional

corporation must be an active

practitioner in the corporation which

issued the shares. The Act provides for

the redemption, cancellation, or

transfer of shares held by a deceased

shareholder or shareholder who is not an

active practitioner in the issuing

corporation.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1314; HB 924

This Act modernizes the laws of

Georgia

relating

to

limited

partnerships.

The Act redesignates o.c.G.A. Chapter

14-9 as o.c.G.A. Chapter 14-9A and

enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 14-9, the

"Georgia Revised Uniform Limited

Partnership Act." The Act also enacts

o.c.G.A. Section 14-9A-2.1 and amends

newly designated O.C.G.A. Section

14-9A-110.

Effective April 15, 1988, provided

that necessary funds are appropriated to

implement the Act during state fiscal

year 1988-89 and otherwise effective

April 15 immediately preceding the state

fiscal year for which such funds are

appropriated.

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TITLE 15 COURTS

Act 1472; SB 99
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 15-1-9.1, so as to provide that the chief judge of any court in which a death penalty habeas corpus petition has been filed may request assistance from the president of the Council of Superior Court Judges. The Act provides for the assignment of the case to a judge from a circuit other than the circuit in which the conviction and sentence were imposed.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1448; HB 615

This Act authorizes the Court of

Appeals to establish by rule a voluntary

preappeal

settlement

conference

procedure and to provide for extensions

of time for certain filings. Settlement

conference judges shall be Senior

Appellate Court Justices and Judges and

senior superior court judges and shall

be entitled to the same travel, per

diem, and pay allowances paid to senior

judges of the superior courts.

The Act also requires the Court of

Appeals to submit any rules adopted

pursuant to the Act to the State Bar of

Georgia and the Judiciary Committees of

the House of Representatives and the

Senate and to receive and consider

comments from such bodies.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section

15-3-13.

Effective February 1, 1989.

Act 915; SB 334
This Act creates a second superior court judgeship for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 15-6-2.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 911; HB 1670
This Act creates a ninth superior court judgeship for the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 15-6-2.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 935; HB 1427
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-3 by changing the terms of superior court for Carroll County of the Coweta Judicial Circuit.
Effective March 15, 1988.

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TITLE 15 (continued)
Act 936; HB 1639
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-3 by changing the terms of superior court for Jackson County of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1205; HB 1540
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 15-6-3 by changing the terms of court for Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Coffee, Pierce, and Ware counties of the Waycross Judicial Circuit.
Effective January 1, 1989.
Act 937; HB 1325
This Act authorizes the holding of sessions of superior court outside the county site in facilities of the state court where it is impractical to hold the session of court at the county site upon application of the senior or chief judge of the superior court and consent of a judge of the state court. Sessions of such state court are authorized to be held in facilities of the superior court. All acts of a superior or state court done at a place other than the county site shall have the same force and effect as if done at the regular court site.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. 15-6-18. Effective March 15, 1988.
Act 1285; HB 1429
This Act repeals in its entirety o.c.G.A. Section 15-6-71, relating to records of sex criminal convictions and furnishing of such records to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1296; SB 463
This Act provides for cost-of-living adjustments to the minimum annual salaries of the constitutional county officers: the clerk of the superior court, judge of the probate court, sheriff, and tax collector or tax commissioner, by the same percentage or amount received by employees in the classified service of the state merit system. Such cost-of-living increases are effective six months after the date that the state employees receive such cost-of-living increases.
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TITLE 15 (continued)

The Act amends o.c.G.A. sections

15-6-88,

15-9-63,

15-16-20,

and

48-5-183.

Effective April 5, 1988.

Act 1192; HB 1298
This Act authorizes the clerk of the superior court in any county with a population of less than 10,000 persons to close the office for a designated lunch period if all other county courthouse offices also close for the same period of time.
The Act also provides for the closing of the office of the clerk of the superior court if all other county offices are closed because of inclement weather.
The Act amends O.C,G,A. Section 15-6-93.
Effective March 30, 1988.

Act 1174; SB 432
This Act provides for the creation of the Council of State Court Judges of Georgia and the Council of Magistrate Court Judges.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 15-7-26 and 15-10-7.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1256; SB 413
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-9-1.1 so as to provide for the payment and reimbursement of required training for each probate judge elect. The Act also amends o.c.G.A. Section 15-9-120, relating to definitions and jury trials in certain probate courts, so as to provide that certain civil practice procedures shall be applicable to the probate courts in counties having a population of 100,000 or more.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1215; SB 409
This Act provides for the chief clerk of the judge of the probate court to discharge the duties of the probate iudqe in the event of a vacancy in the office under certain circumstances. The Act also provides for the chief clerk to temporarily assume the duties of the probate judge if the judge is incapacitated or unable to serve. The Act removes the provision that a chief clerk is appointed at the expense of the judge of the probate court.
The Act changes certain requirements and procedures relative to the filling of vacancies in the offices of county

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TITLE 15 (continued)

surveyor and coroner. The Act authorizes the appointment of
chief deputy tax receivers, collectors,
or commissioners and changes certain provisions relative to the filling of vacancies in the offices of tax
receiver, collector, or commissioner. The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections
15-9-11.1, 15-9-36, 36-7-3, 45-16-2, and 48-5-211 and enacts o.c.G.A. Section
48-5-212. Effective March 30, 1988.

Act 1359; HB 1647
This Act provides that probate courts shall have jurisdiction to try misdemeanor violations under O.C.G.A. Title 27, the "Game and Fish Code," when the defendant waives a jury trial. Misdemeanors of a high and aggravated nature and a first violation of hunting deer at night with lights shall not be within the jurisdiction of the probate court.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 15-9-30.3.
Effective July 1, 1988, and applicable to violations occurring on or after July 1, 1988.

Act 1254; SB 411
This Act creates the Council of Probate Judges of Georgia. The Act also provides that certain civil practice procedures shall be applicable to the probate courts in counties having a population of 100,000 or more.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 15-9-15 and amends o.c.G.A Section 15-9-120.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1255; SB 412
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 15-9-30, so as to provide the judge of the probate court of each county a copy of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and annual supplements. The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 15-9-120, so as to provide that certain civil practice procedures shall be applicable to probate courts in counties having a population of 100,000 or more.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1172; SB 197

This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section

15-10-23, relating to compensation of

the judges of the magistrate courts, so

as to change the minimum salaries of

magistrates.

The Act provides

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TITLE 15 (continued)

exceptions for magistrates receiving a
county supplement or serving as judge of a civil court.
Effective January 1, 1989.

Act 1088; HB 1391
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 15-10-50, relating to post judgment interrogatories, so as to change the amount of unpaid judgments for which postjudgment interrogatories may be propounded to not more than the jurisdictional amount for civil claims in magistrate court.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-10-82, relating to hearing fees in magistrate courts, so as to provide for a hearing fee for issuance of a bad check citation.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1229; SB 621

This Act amends the "Parental

Notification Act," so as to provide for

an alternative form of written proof of

notification, a statement signed by a

parent, guardian, or person standing in

loco parentis of the unemancipated minor

and

such

minor

acknowledging

notification of the minor's intent to

seek an abortion. The Act authorizes

the further alternatives of the

notification by the physician or an

agent in person, by telephone, or by

mail. The minor may also petition any

juvenile court for a waiver of the

notice requirements. The court is

required to assist the minor in such

petition and failure to hold a hearing

within three days of the filing of a

petition or failure to render a decision

within 24 hours of such hearing is

deemed a granting of the petition. All

juvenile court records are to be sealed

to protect the minor's identity and the

name, address, birthdate, or Social

Security number is not to be disclosed

in juvenile court proceedings or on

appeal.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections

15-11-110 through 15-11-118.

Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 15 (continued)
Act 1204; HB 1531
This Act repeals O.C.G.A. Section 15-12-77, relating to presentment of a list of persons who hinder, obstruct, or interfere with a sheriff, constable, or other officer to the grand jury of the county investigation by the grand jury, and the penalty for failure of an officer to make such report, in its entirety.
Effective July 1, 1988,
Act 1203; HB 1530
This Act changes the fees for services of the sheriff for serving process against a tenant or intruder or for dispossessing a tenant or intruder to $20.00 and provides a $20.00 fee for serving a bad check citation issued by a magistrate court.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 15-16-21.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1214; HB 1797
This Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 15-16-40, so as to create the honorary office of sheriff emeritus.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1092; HB 1202
This Act provides that the additional penalty imposed in certain criminal and traffic cases and upon violation of bond shall be applicable to cases in the magistrate courts.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-21-73.
Effective July 1, 1988.
TITLE 16 CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Act 1243; HB 1662
This Act makes it a misdemeanor to subject a student to an activity which endangers the physical health of such student in conner.~;0n w;th or as a condition or precondition to joining or participating in a school organization.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 16-5-61.
Effective July 1, 1988.
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TITLE 16 (continued)

Act 1439; HB 1221
This Act changes the definition of pandering by expressly stating that the offense of pandering can be committed by males and females when such persons knowingly assemble male or females for the purpose of soliciting for prostitution. The Act also changes the punishment for pandering and for solicitation of sodomy and makes the commission of such offenses a felony if the person soliciting or being solicited for such offense is under the age of 17 years.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 16-6-12, 16-6-13, and 16-6-15.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1262; SB 599
This Act provides that the crime of theft by conversion applies to leased personal p:operty which is knowingly converted in violation of an agreement or other legal obligation. The Act also repeals O.C.G.A. section 16-8-19 which relates to the specific crime of conversion of leased personal property.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-8-4.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1260; SB 511

This Act makes it unlawful to

manufacture,

sell,

or distribute

knowingly a government agency issued

document containing a description of the

person or such person's photograph, or

both, and giving such person's date of

birth. Such documents include, without

being limited to, passports, military

identification cards, drivers' licenses,

and identification cards authorized

under O.C.G.A. Sections 40-5-100 through

40-5-104.

The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section

16-9-4.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1089; HB 1392
This Act changes the form of notice for dishonored checks or instruments by adding to such form the provision that information relating to the dishonored check or instrument may be given to a magistrate for the issuance of a criminal warrant or citation.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-9-20.
Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 16 (continued)

Act 1261; SB 556
This Act provides that an action for the issuance of a bad check, draft, or order may be prosecuted by the party initially receiving such instrument or by any subsequent holder in due course.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 16-9-20.
Effective March 31, 1988.

Act 1099; HB 1431
This Act makes the taking of action regarding property subject to a security interest with the intent to hinder the enforcement of that security instrument a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature if such action results in damage to the property in an amount greater than $500.00.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 16-9-51.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1374; SB 647

This Act makes a felony any action of

a person to purchase or attempt to

purchase residential property by

knowingly or willfully representing that

moneys provided to or on behalf of a

debtor, as defined in o.c.G.A. Section

44-14-162.1, in connection with property

used as a dwelling place by said debtor,

are a loan if in fact they are used to

purchase said property or such debtor's

interest therein or knowingly or

willfully

making

fraudulent

representation to a debtor about

assisting the debtor in connection with

said property.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section

16-9-60.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1100; HB 1436
This Act makes knowingly and willfully resisting, obstructing, or opposing any firefighter in the lawful discharge of the firefighter's official duties a misdemeanor or knowingly and willfully resisting, obstructing, or opposing any firefighter in the lawful discharge of the firefighter's official duties by offering or doing violence to the person of such firefighter a felony.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 16-10-24.1.
Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 16 (continued)

Act 1232; HB 768

This Act provides that the criminal

offense of bail jumping can be charged

after the defendant has received actual

notice in open court of the time and

place the defendant must appear. The

Act also makes jumping bail by leaving

the state to avoid appearing in court a

felony if the defendant has been charged

with or convicted of certain listed

misdemeanor offenses and has been

released on the defendant's own

recognizance. Misdemeanor bail jumping

or out-of-state bail jumping shall not

apply to any person who has been charged

or convicted of the commission of a

misdemeanor under the laws of this state

and has been set at liberty after

posting a cash bond and fails to appear

in court at the specified time and place

where such failure to appear, in

accordance with the rules of the court

having jurisdiction

over

such

misdemeanor, is construed as an

admission of guilt and the cash bond is

forfeited without the need for any

further statutory procedures and the

proceeds of the cash bond are applied

and distributed as any fine imposed by

the court would be.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section

16-10-51.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1110; HB 1577

This Act adds

administrative

proceedings to the list of forums in

which influencing witnesses is unlawful

and provides that any threat to injure

or damage a person's employment, as well

as such person's person or property, can

constitute unlawful influencing of

witnesses.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section

16-10-93.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1168; HB 1598

This Act makes unlawful any action of

a person with intent to conceal any

material fact relating to a potential

claim or cause of action to knowingly

and willfully destroy, alter, or

falsify a patient's health record,

including, but not limited to,

evaluations, diagnoses, prognoses,

laboratory

reports,

x-rays,

prescriptions, and other technical

information used in assessing the

patient's condition, or the pertinent

portion of the record relating to a

specific condition or a summary of the

record.

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TITLE 16 (continued)

The Act enacts o.c.G.A.
16-10-94.1. Effective July 1, 1988.

Section

Act 1159; HB 1479

This Act provides that it shall be

unlawful, by threat, force,

any

threatening letter or communication, to

intimidate, impede, or injure any grand

or petit juror or judicial officer

because of or during the discharge of

such juror's or officer's official

duties.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section

16-10-97.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 815; HB 1226
This Act makes editorial and cross-reference changes and corrects typographical errors in the Code section relating to sexual exploitation of children and sexually explicit conduct.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-12-100.
Effective February 16, 1988.

Act 1181; SB 586
This Act changes the provisions relating to persons who are exempt from the restriction against carrying or possessing firearms by requiring that such person be employed full time in the offices which qualify for the exemption, or if not employed full time, by requiring that such persons be engaged in their official duties to qualify for the exemption.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-11-130.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1170; HB 1629
This Act amends the "Bus Passenger Safety Act" by expanding the provisions of such Act to include rail vehicles. The Act also makes unlawful the placing of or attempting to place an explosive on any bus or rail vehicle and makes unlawful the use of force or violence or the threat of the use of force or violence to seize or exercise control over any transportation company or transportation facility.
The Act amends o.C.G.A. Sections 16-12-121 through 16-12-125.
Effective March 28, 1988.

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TITLE 16 (continued)
Act 1171; SB 109
This Act adds cocaine to the list of controlled substances and dangerous drugs. The Act also eliminates the requirement that a person be in actual possession of a controlled substance or dangerous drug before such person can be charged with or found guilty of certain offenses relating to trafficking in controlled substances and dangerous drugs.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 16-13-26 and 16-13-31.
Effective March 28, 1988.
Act 1304; SB 561
This Act authorizes a district attorney to deposit currency seized under the "Georgia Controlled Substances Act" in an interest-bearing account and provides for the use of the interest derived thereon. The Act also provides that photographs, photocopies, or video tapes of seized and deposited currency may be admissible in criminal prosecutions.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-49.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1316; HB 1203
This Act makes unlawful any action of a person knowingly to manufacture, distribute, or possess with the intent to distribute any product specifically designed or manufactured to resemble the physical appearance of a controlled substance, such that a reasonable person of ordinary knowledge would not be able to distinguish the imitation from the controlled substance by outward appearances. These provisions also apply to any product, not a controlled substance, which, by representations made and by dosage unit appearance, including color, shape, size, or markings, would lead a reasonable person to believe that, if ingested, the product would have a stimulant or depressant effect similar to or the same as that of one or more of the controlled substances included in Schedules I through V of O.C.G,A, Sections 16-13-25 through 16-13-29. The Act also declares such products to be contraband and subject to forfeiture. The Act also provides that it does not impose any civil or criminal liability on practitioners engaged in lawful professional practice or research.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-21 and enacts o.c.G.A. Section 16-13-30.2.
Effective July 1, 1988.
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TITLE 17 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Act 1324; HB 1407
This Act changes the definition of the term "family violence" to include certain acts between unrelated persons living in the same household and modifies the provisions relating to the arrest of such persons.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 17-4-20 and 19-3-1.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1175; SB 470
This Act authorizes a judge, in any case involving a misdemeanor or felony in which the defendant is punished in whole or in part by a fine, to allow the defendant to satisfy such fine through community service. The Act also provides a method to determine the number of hours of community service required to satisfy a fine.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 17-10-1.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 920; SB 471
This Act amends the provision specifying persons to be present at the execution of a convicted person so as to require at least three executioners, more than one electrician, and such other correctional officers, assistants, and witnesses as determined by the commissioner of corrections. The Act also authorizes the commissioner of corrections to determine the total number of persons requested by the convicted person to be present at the execution.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-10-41.
Effective March 15, 1988.
Act 1216; SB 431
This Act creates the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board and the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund for the purpose of compensating victims who have suffered personal injury, financial hardship, or death as the result of criminal acts. The Act provides for the composition, powers, and terms of office of the board, provides for procedures for the filing, investigation, and payment of claims, provides for a maximum award of $1,000.00, and provides
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TITLE 17 (continued)
that no award shall be paid to any victim of a crime which occurred prior to July 1, 1989.
The Act enacts a new Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A.
Effective January 1, 1989, but only if a constitutional amendment authorizing the General Assembly to provide by law for the compensation of innocent victims of crime is ratified at the general election in November, 1988.
Act 1450; HB 1529
This Act changes the current method of reimbursing counties for expenses in conjunction with capital felony cases. The Act also provides that the reimbursement payments to the counties shall be made in the second or fourth quarter of each calendar year, if such funds have been appropriated or are otherwise available.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 17-11-21, 17-11-22, and 17-11-23.
Effective April 14, 1988.
Act 1313; HB 878
This Act prohibits the death penalty and provides for the sentencing of a defendant who is found guilty but mentally retarded. The Act also deletes the provisions allowing the Governor to determine the sanity of a person convicted of a capital offense and provides new procedures for determining if a person is mentally competent to be executed and for challenging mental competency to be executed.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-7-131 and Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the o.c.G.A.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1140; HB 776
This Act specifies certain offenses which shall be bailable only before a judge of the superior court and allows other offenses to be bailable by a court of inquiry. The Act also authorizes judges of courts of inquiry to establish a schedule of bails by written order and defines the term "bail" to include the release of a person on his own recognizance.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 17-6-1.
Effective July 1, 1988.
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TITLE 17 (continued)

Act 1364; SB 100
This Act provides that in capital felony cases there may be a review of all pretrial proceedings by the Supreme Court upon a determination by the trial judge that such review is appropriate. The Act specifies the procedure for such review and the procedure to be used in transmitting the reports to the Supreme Court. The Act provides that before the Supreme Court reviews the pretrial proceedings, the trial court may conduct a hearing to determine if an interim appellate review of the proceedings is needed. The Act also provides that the Supreme Court shall establish, by rules, a new unified review procedure in death penalty cases.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 17-10-35.1 and 17-10-35.2. The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 5-6-34, 5-6-38, 17-7-171, and 17-10-36.
Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 19 DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Act 1424; HB 1612
This Act deletes the words "illegitimate" and "bastard" and other derivations of either and substitutes in lieu thereof words relating to being born out of wedlock.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Title 19 and numerous other provisions of the o.c.G.A.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1182; SB 640
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 19-1-1 so as to add to the membership of the child abuse protocol committee established in each county a representative from the office of the chief of police of a county police department, a representative from the office of the chief of police of the largest municipality in the county, and a representative appointed by the chief superior court judge from a local citizen or advocacy group which focuses on rhi1ti "h11se awareness and prevention.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1274; HB 1434

This

Act defines the term

"grandparent" and expands the right of a

grandparent to file an original action

for visitation rights to a minor child

and to intervene in and obtain

visitation rights in other proceedings

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TITLE 19 (continued)

before the court. The Act further
provides that in certain adoptions by blood relatives, the court shall have
the authority to grant or continue visitation rights of the grandparent to the child in the adoption order.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections
19-7-3 and 19-8-10. Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1408; HB 1355
This Act requires child-counseling personnel and child service organization personnel to report suspected cases of child abuse and modifies certain restrictions on the manner of taking photographs of a child's injuries.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 19-7-5,
Effective April 12, 1988,

Act 1341; HB 1294
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 19-9-1, relating to custody of children, so as to provide that upon a court order requiring notice of a change of address, the custodial parent shall be required to furnish to the noncustodial parent the new address or location for pickup and delivery so that the noncustodial parent may exercise visitation rights.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1353; HB 1509

This Act amends the "Uniform Child

Custody Jurisdiction Act" so as to

provide that the term "custody

proceedings"

includes

adoption

proceedings and the term "state"

includes any foreign country.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

19-9-42.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1321; HB 1399
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 19-13-3, relating to the filing of a petition seeking relief from family violence, so as to provide that a petitioner. jR nnw required to allege with specific facts that probable cause exists to establish that family violence has occurred in the past and may occur in the future.
Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 19 (continued)

Act 1323; HB 1406
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 19-13-4, relating to granting of protective orders and approval of consent agreements, so as to provide that the court issuing any protective order may order certain law enforcement officers or officials to enforce or carry out such order.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1322; HB 1400

This Act redefines the violation of a

domestic violence

order

which

constitutes a misdemeanor so that any

person who violates the provisions of a

domestic violence order which excludes,

evicts, or excludes and evicts that

person from a residence or household

shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

19-13-6.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1326; HB 1450
This Act provides that family violence programs and family violence shelters shall be licensed rather than certified by the Department of Human Resources. The Act provides that a family violence program shall only include a program whose primary stated purpose is to provide services to victims of family violence.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 19-13-20, 19-13-21, and 19-13-22.
Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 20 EDUCATION

Act 1275; SB 352

This Act provides that each local

board of education shall prescribe a

course of study in sex education and

AIDS prevention instruction and

authorizes the State Board of Education

to prescribe a minimum course of study

in such topics. The Act provides for

implementation,

supplementation,

development of content, and standards of

such course of study authorizing any

parent to elect that their child not

receive such course of study. The Act

also prohibits certain facilities

operated on public school property or

operated by a public school district or

employees of such facility from

providing certain health services

regarding contraception and abortion and

prohibits certain utilization of state

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TITLE 20 (continued)

funds for the distribution of contraceptives.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections
20-2-143 and 20-2-773. Effective April 4, 1988.

Act 1479; HB 1422

This Act makes several amendments with

respect to financial calculations under

the "Quality Basic Education Act." The

Act changes the date of the final

enrollment count from March 15 to

February 15 and provides a new method of

calculation

for

the

initial

determination of the amount of funds to

be appropriated to finance programs for

the ensuing fiscal year. The Act also

revises the manner in which the State

Board of Education annually recalculates

amounts needed for the midterm

adjustment.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections

20-2-160 and 20-2-162.

Effective July 1, 1989.

Act 1356; HB 1539
This Act amends Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the o.c.G.A., the "Quality Basic Education Act," by providing for limitations and procedures with respect to the payment of stipends for participation in professional development programs and by revising provisions relating to staff development plans.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 20-2-167, 20-2-182, and 20-2-232.
Effective April 11, 1988.

Act 814; HB 1276
The Act authorizes a local board of education, without the necessity of authorization from the State Board of Education, to shorten the length of the school year under certain enumerated conditions. This authority is repealed effective July 1, 1990.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 20-2-168.
Effective February 12, 1988.

Act 1382; HB 1240
This Act provides that program weights under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall reflect sufficient funds to make payments to teachers for unused sick leave. The Act also provides for payments to teachers for unused sick leave and authorizes the accumulation of additional unused sick leave for the purpose of receiving such payments.

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TITLE 20 (continued)
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-182 and 20-2-850 and enacts o.c.G.A. section 20-2-853.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1115; HB 1692

This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

20-2-188,

relating

to student

transportation, by increasing the

minimum salary for school bus drivers.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1427; HB 1714
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 20-2-200, relating to the certification of professional personnel by the State Board of Education, by providing a schedule of fees which the state board shall charge to persons who file applications for certificates.
Effective July 1, 1989.

Act 1447; SB 588
This Act extensively revises the law relating to the comprehensive evaluation of public schools and school systems and the Quality Basic Education task force.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-282 and 20-2-320.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1160; HB 1491
This Act provides for procedures whereby the commissioner of personnel administration may administratively discharge a debt or obligation due the health insurance fund for public school teachers or public school employees when the amount is $400.00 or less. The Act also provides that any check or draft that is not presented for acceptance during the seven years following the date the check or draft was issued shall be void and the funds retained by the insurance fund issuing the check or draft.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-890 and 20-2-917 and enacts o.c.G.A. Sections 20-2-896 and 20-2-924.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1113; HB 1622
This Act changes the method of computing the local employer's share of contributions to the health insurance fund.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 20-2-892.
Effective March 24, 1988.

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TITLE 20 (continued)

VETO NO. 14; SB 638

This Act establishes minimum standards

for

grievance

procedures

for

IDem;~~;!~ certificated personnel so that local
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The Act enacts O.C.G.A.

20-2-989.1 through 20-2-989.5.

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Sections

Act 1473; SB 438

This Act changes the term "public

liability" to "general liability"

throughout Article 29 of Chapter 2 of

Title 20 of the o.c.G.A., relating to

interlocal risk management agencies.

The Act changes several definitions with

respect to motor vehicle liability. The

Act extensively revises the provisions

regarding the maintenance of excess

insurance and also provides that

participation by a board of education in

an interlocal risk management agency

shall not constitute a waiver of

sovereign immunity.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections

20-2-2001,

20-2-2002,

20-2-2005,

20-2-2018, and 20-2-2020.

Effective April 14, 1988.

Act 1318; HB 1228

This Act authorizes institutions of

the University System of Georgia to

deduct from salaries or wages of their

employees contributions or dues to

charitable associations. The Act

requires the written consent of an

employee for such deductions and

provides

for

procedures

for

administration.

The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section

20-3-83.

Effective July 1, 1988.

This

VETO NO. 12; SB 424 Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

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TITLE 20 (continued)

Act 1201; HB 1483
This Act abolishes the office of secretary to the State Medical Education Board and authorizes the board to employ an executive director and to provide for his duties, responsibilities, and compensation.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 20-3-511.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1325; HB 1403

This Act changes the State Board of

Postsecondary Vocational Education to

the State Board of Technical and Adult

Education and provides for its powers,

duties, and responsibilities in

providing technical education, adult

education, and general educational

development programs. The Act also

creates the office of adult literacy,

the Adult Literacy Advisory Committee,

and the Department of Technical and

Adult Education and provides for their

powers, duties,and responsibilities.

The Act repeals O.C.G.A. Sections

20-2-304,

20-2-311,

20-2-1140,

20-2-1141, and 20-4-100; amends Articles

2 and 3 of O.C.G.A. Chapter 20-4; enacts

o.c.G.A. Section 20-2-169; and amends

o.c.G.A. Sections 45-20-2 and 50-16-38.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1218; HB 1404

This Act provides for powers, duties,

and authority of the State Board of

Education with respect to asbestos

management plans. The Act extensively

revises provisions relating to meetings

of local boards of education and to

local school superintendents. The Act

provides that, effective July 1, 1988,

children in the custody of the

Department of Human Resources or placed

in facilities by the department will be

eligible for a free public education and

provides for applicable conditions,

procedures, and funding.

The Act

authorizes handicapped children to be

eligible for certain special education

services through programs financed by

local or federal funds or funds

specifically appropriated by the General

Assembly.

The Act revises the

definition of the term "eligible

full-time equivalent program count" and

changes the manner in which maximum

class sizes are determined. The Act

provides that performance evaluation

records shall be part of the personnel

evaluation file and shall be

confidential. The Act provides that the

House of Representatives and Senate

Education and Appropriations Committees

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TITLE 20 (continued)

shall, upon request, be provided with a

report which includes data and

calculations used to determine the

minimum base salary of certificated

personnel and requires that the list of

such salaries by degree field be

annually presented to each member of the

General Assembly. The Act makes several

changes with respect to substitute

teachers and provides that their

salaries shall be set by the local

boards of education.

The Act

extensively revises the provisions

relating to the program for career

development. The Act revises certain

dates with respect to State Board of

Education grants to continue the

operations of regional education service

agencies. The Act extensively revises

the law relating to quarterly annual

reports by the principals of each public

high school. The Act provides that in

certain counties certain school security

personnel may be authorized by a local

board of education to carry firearms or

weapons for the purpose of carrying out

law enforcement duties.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section

20-2-19 and amends o.c.G.A. Sections

20-2-58, 20-2-109, 20-2-133, 20-2-152,

20-2-154, 20-2-165, 20-2-182, 20-2-210,

20-2-212, 20-2-216, 20-2-230, 20-2-274,

20-2-292, 20-2-962, and 20-8-5.

Effective March 31, 1988.

TITLE 21 ELECTIONS

Act 1095; HB 1326
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 21-2-131, relating to qualifying fees for party and public offices, by providing that 75 percent of such fees paid to the state political party shall be retained by the state political party and that 25 percent of such fees shall be transmitted to the Secretary of State.
Effective March 24, 1988.

Act 1294; SB 404
This Act eliminates the requirement that the submission of a change of address to the board of registrars by an elector who has moved be made under oath.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-240 and 21-3-140.
Effective January 1, 1989.

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TITLE 21 (continued)
Act 1306; SB 615
This Act provides for the use of optical scan voting systems in elections. The Act also provides that a candidate's agent may qualify on behalf of the candidate for party nomination in certain municipal primaries.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 21-2-2, 21-3-2, and 21-3-98 and enacts o.c.G.A, Sections 21-2-365 and 21-3-264.
Effective April 5, 1988.
Act 1226; SB 414
This Act extends the time within which certain absentee registration cards shall be considered as applications for absentee ballots from 90 to 180 days prior to a primary or election. The Act also provides that with respect to voting machines, when there is no opposed candidate in a precinct in a special or general election, no special or general election shall be held unless there is a properly qualified write-in candidate or unless there are issues to be submitted to the electorate. The Act prohibits the solicitation of votes, distribution of campaign literature, exit and public opinion polling, and petition signature solicitation within the room in which absentee ballots are being cast.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-217, 21-2-325, 21-2-414, and 21-3-321.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1293; SB 402
This Act revises procedures with respect to a change of an elector's address by providing that the board of registrars may accept a properly submitted application for an absentee ballot as a change of address notification.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-240 and 21-3-140.
Effective January 1, 1989.
Act 1224; SB 405
This Act provides that a certified copy of a marriage license shall be acceptable identification for voter registration.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-221 and 21-3-125.
Effective July 1, 1988.
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TITLE 21 (continued)
Act 1259; SB 508
This Act makes numerous amendments to o.c.G.A. Chapter 21-2, the "Georgia Election Code" and o.c.G.A. Chapter 21-3, the "Georgia Municipal Election Code." o.c.G.A. Sections 21-2-212 and 21-3-120 are amended so as to provide that each principal or assistant principal of every public or private high school and the director of each area vocational school may register to vote persons employed by the private high school or school system. O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-226 and 21-3-130 are amended so as to provide that applications for voter registration which are refused by registration officers shall be placed on file and maintained for at least 20 years from the date of refusal. o.c.G.A. Section 21-2-227 is amended by deleting the requirement that a copy of the certified supplemental list of electors be filed with the clerk of the superior court prior to certain primaries and elections. o.c.G.A. Sections 21-2-228 and 21-3-126 are amended so as to exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays from the five-day period of time for the closing of the voter registration books prior to a special primary or election. o.c.G.A. Sections 21-2-246 and 21-3-143 are enacted so as to provide a procedure whereby a voter may request and have his name removed from the electors list. o.c.G.A. Section 21-3-130.1 is enacted so as to provide that the registration cards of all electors whose registration is canceled, purged, rejected, or removed for any reason shall be maintained for a period of not less than 20 years.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1225; SB 407
This Act eliminates the requirement that a person making application for an absentee ballot on behalf of an elector residing temporarily out of the county or city or a physically disabled elector residing within the county or city be 18 years of age or older. The Act also provides that a niece or nephew may make application for an absentee ballot on behalf of an elector residing temporarily out of the county or city or a physically disabled elector residing within the county or city. The Act further provides that a niece or nephew may deliver an absentee ballot to the board of registrars on behalf of a physically disabled elector and authorizes an aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew to assist a physically disabled or illiterate elector in preparing an absentee ballot.
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TITLE 21 (continued)

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 21-2-381, 21-2-385, 21-3-283, and
21-3-285.
Effective January 1, 1989.

Act +263; SB 625
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 21-3-64, relating to the authority of the General Assembly by local law to change terms of office of elected municipal officers, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by local law for any municipality that has terms of municipal office of four years that municipal officers elected in 1986 shall serve until December 31, 1991, and for the election of successors to such officers in a municipal election held in 1991.
Effective March 31, 1988.

Act 1217; SB 564

This Act makes numerous changes to

O.C.G.A. Chapter 21-5, the "Ethics in

Government Act. O.C.G.A. Section

21-5-30 is amended so as to change

provisions relating to contributions

made to a candidate or campaign

committee or for recall of a public

officer. o.c.G.A. Section 21-5-31 is

amended by deleting the provision that

copies of campaign contribution

disclosure reports do not have to be

filed

with

local

election

superintendents.

O.C.G.A.

Section

21-5-32 is amended by changing

provisions with respect to duties of the

campaign committee treasurer. o.c.G.A.

Section 21-5-34 is amended by providing

that a candidate for membership in the

General Assembly, rather than for any

state office, must file the candidate's

reports with the county election

superintendent.

o.c.G.A.

Section

21-5-34 is amended by changing

provisions with respect to campaign

contribution

disclosure

reports.

o.c.G.A. Section 21-5-50 is amended by

extensively revising the provisions

regarding the filing of financial

disclosure statements. O.C.G.A. Section

21-5-53 is amended by requiring filing

officers to notify the commission with

respect to delinquent financial

disclosure statements. O.C.G.A. Section

21-5-9 is amended by revising the

criminal penalty provisions and making

any violation of the chapter a

misdemeanor.

Effective March 31, 1988.

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TITLE 24 EVIDENCE

VETO NO. 16; HB 1292

This Act removes the specific penalty

relating to enforcement of subpoenas by attachment for contempt and substitutes

~on~!i~~-enctoe ltheOslpeciBfic1;~::~:

relating

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rcement

officers t din c

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eedings

during

g

u

all be

entitled to witness fees, provided such

officers receive no overtime pay for

time spent attending such proceedings.

This Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections

24-10-25 and 24-10-27.

Act 1425; HB 1627
This Act provides procedures for the prosecution or the defense in a felony case to obtain the testimony of a prisoner under a death sentence as a witness.
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 24-10-60.
Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 25 FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY

Act 1231; HB 311
This Act requires that smoke detectors must be installed in certain buildings constructed prior to 1976 and provides for the location of such detectors.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 25-2-13.
Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 27 GAME AND FISH

Act 1270; SB 594
This Act changes the definition of alligator products to include alligator meat, alligator carcasses, or alligator eggs and changes the definition of fur dealer and fur dealer agent to include oe who deals in alligator products. The Act also establishes new alligator hunting seasons and bag limits and makes changes in the provisions relating to alligator hunting to recognize and correspond to such new seasons and limits.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 27-1-2, 27-2-9, 27-3-15, 27-3-19, and 27-3-73.
Effective April 4, 1988.

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TITLE 27 (continued)
Act 1269; HB 1597
This Act authorizes the Board of Natural Resources to enter into reciprocal agreements with other states providing for honorary hunting and fishing licenses for persons 65 years of age or older and authorizes the commissioner of Natural Resources to adjust fees for nonresident fishing and small game hunting licenses to encourage other states to reduce their nonresident fees or to enter into a reciprocal agreement with Georgia. The Act also changes the reference to a ten-day nonresident hunting license to a seven-day nonresident hunting license in the provision relating to the requirement to take hunter education or safety courses prior to obtaining such license. The Act also authorizes the killing of pen raised quail in field trials. The Act also requires bear hunters to wear 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material. The Act also authorizes certain insurers other than those licensed to do business in this state to provide liability insurance to persons handling wild animals.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 27-2-4, 27-2-5, 27-2-7, 27-2-21, and 27-5-4 and enacts o.c.G.A. Section 27-3-25.
Effective April 4, 1988.
Act 1268; HB 1441
This Act changes the bag limit for deer, opossum, and raccoon and changes the minimum number of days for hunting anterless or either-sex deer in each county. The Act specifically continues prosecutions under the law as it existed prior to the enactment of this Act and specifically repeals the authorization to kill anterless or either-sex deer effective July 1, 1989.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 27-3-15 and 27-3-44.
Effective April 1, 1988.
Act 1116; HB 1694
This Act requires the Department of Natural Resources to report to the General Assembly each year the number of deer killed, by sex, in the immediately preceding season.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 27-3-15.
Effective July 1, 1988.
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TITLE 27 (continued)
Act 1206; HB 1611
This Act changes the limit of American and hickory shad which can be taken from the Ogeechee River until July 1, 1993.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 27-4-10.
Effective March 30, 1988.
Act 1199; HB 1460
This Act provides that after July 1, 1990, there shall be no minimum size for taking red drum, commonly known as spot-tail or channel bass, or for taking spotted sea trout, also known as winter or speckled trout, but maintains a size limit on such fish until such date. The Act also maintains the creel and possession limit for striped bass, rockfish, and striped-white bass hybrid which was to expire on June 30, 1988.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 27-4-10 and 27-4-11,
Effective March 30, 1988.
Act 1102; HB 1446
This Act makes it unlawful to and prohibits the use of sport trotlines within one-half mile below any lock or dam on any of the fresh waters of the State of Georgia.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 27-4-32.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1143; HB 1139
This Act provides that nongame fish may be taken in impounded waters of Lake Strom Thurmond by bow and arrow at any time during the day and may be taken at night by the use of a light.
The Act amends o.C.G.A. Section 27-4-34.
Effective July 1, 1988,
Act 1141; HB 912
This Act changes the criminal penalties for illegal fishing by the operation of a commercial fishing boat by increasing the monetary fines imposed for such activity and makes the commission of such crimes a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature rather than merely a misdemeanor.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 27-4-138.
Effective April 1, 1988, and applies to all violations which occur after April 1, 1988.
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TITLE- 27 (continued)

Act 1363; HB 1794

This Act removes the prohibition

against taking oysters from the salt

waters of this state during the period

from May 15 through August 15. The Act

does,

however,

authorize

the

commissioner of Natural Resources to

open or close the salt waters of this

state for the taking of oysters based on

the wildlife management principles of

the laws of the State of Georgia.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

27-4-195.

Effective May 1, 1988.

Act 1146; HB 1244
This Act authorizes the State of Georgia to enter into reciprocity agreements with adjoining states regarding honorary fishing licenses for blind persons.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 27-4-234.
Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 28 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Act 1394; HB 1872

This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section

28-1-15, relating to population bills,

by revising the

qualifications

authorizing certain bills using

classification by population as a means

of determining applicability. The Act

makes several changes in the enumeration

of bills which do not constitute

population

bills including the

requirement that such bill affect three

or more political subdivisions. The Act

provides that such requirements shall

not apply to or affect certain bills

enacted prior to July 1, 1988, or which

become effective July 1, 1988.

In

addition, the Act expressly provides

that a bill utilizing an authorized

classification device must fit within

only one of

the

authorized

classifications and any bill which uses

two or more such classifications shall

be a prohibited population bill.

Effective January~. 1989.

Act 1372; SB 582
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 28-2-2, relating to apportionment and qualifications for the Senate, by changing the descriptions of Senate Districts 15 and 16.
Effective April 11, 1988, and applicable to all elections for members

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TITLE 28 (continued)
of the Senate held on and after such date.
Act 809; HB 1223
This Act authorizes the legislative counsel to provide compilation, editorial, and indexing services in connection with the publication of the Acts and resolutions of the General Assembly by the Secretary of State and revises certain provisions relating to duties of the Secretary of State.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 28-4-3 and 45-13-22.
Effective February 3, 1988.
Act 1451; HB 1535
This Act provides that no lease of property owned by a state authority shall become valid until approved by the fiscal affairs subcommittees of the Senate and House of Representatives meeting jointly at the call of the Governor if such lease is a lease of land for the acquisition of which state funds were appropriated, directly or indirectly, by an appropriations Act which specified that such lease must be approved by such subcommittees.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 28-5-25.1.
Effective April 14, 1988.
TITLE 29 GUARDIAN AND WARD
Act 1399; HB 669
This Act authorizes the judge of the probate court to order certain guardians who are required to post bonds to do so for a period in excess of one year if appropriate under the circumstances. A surety on such a bond shall not be relieved of liability merely because of the expiration of the term of the bond but will be subject to other provisions of law for the discharge of a surety applicable to other bonds. The Act also authorizes the judge of the probate court to take certain actions in the event a guardian wastes or mismanages the property of his ward allu .:u proceed with settlement proceedings if the guardian fails or refuses to appear as cited by the court. The court is authorized to issue a judgment or writ of fieri facias, and execution thereon, for any balance of money found due to the ward from the guardian.
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TITLE 29 (continued)

The Act amends o.c.G.A. 29-2-40, 29-2-45, 29-2-76,
29-4-12, and 29-6-9. Effective July 1, 1988.

Sections 29-2-79,

Act 1144; HB 1163
This Act allows guardians an additional annual commission of .5 percent of the market value, determined as of December 31 of each year, of the property held in the estates of their wards.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 29-2-42.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1422; HB 1557
This Act provides that a petition for guardianship over property or any order of the court granting or terminating a guardianship over property where the ward has an interest in real property shall include the name of the county in which such real property is located and that a certified copy of the court's order granting the guardianship or terminating the guardianship shall be filed in the real property grantor index of each county of this state in which the real property is located within 30 days of the date of such order.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 29-5-6.
Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 30 HANDICAPPED PERSONS

Act 1397; SB 608

This Act amends the statute relating

to access to and use of public

facilities by physically handicapped

persons to include within the definition

of renovation the

resurfacing,

restriping, or repainting of any parking

facility. The Act also provides for

specific standards relating

to

accessible

parking

spaces for

handicapped persons. A 90 day warning

period. is provided to persons, firms, or

corporations following notificat.inr, of

alleged violations of provisions

relating to parking lots.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections

30-3-2, 30-3-3, 30-3-4, 30-3-4. 1, and

30-3-5.

Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 30 (continued)
Act 1475; SB 318
This Act creates the Advisory Commission on Programs for the Visually Impaired and the Hearing Impaired.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections 30-6-1 through 30-6-5.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1337; HB 1217
This Act authorizes the creation of a personal attendant care program for severely physically disabled adults by the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Human Resources.
The Act enacts Q.C.G.A. Section 30-6-1 through 30-6-5.
Effective April 11, 1988.
TITLE 31 HEALTH
Act 1253; SB 98
This Act provides for the marking of all dentures and other removable dental prostheses with the name or Social Security number of the intended wearer.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 31-1-7.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1433; SB 527
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 31-3-4, relating to powers of county boards of health, so as to delete the restriction on the boards of health of consolidated city-county governments with respect to the establishment and collection of fees for environmental health services.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1311; HB 254
This Act requires all public or private hospitals or ambulatory surgical or obstetrical centers to file an annual report with the Department of Human Resources. The penalty for failure or refusal to file such annual reports is $1,000.00 per violation and $500.00 for each additional day during which such violation continues, and sanctions include suspension or revocation of the health care provider's permit or license. The department is required to establish and operate a state-wide health care data system and is directed to collect and disseminate comparative information from such system.
Information provided to the department
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TITLE 31 (continued)

in such annual reports shall not

identify any patient. The Act grants

immunity

to

persons releasing

information in accordance with the Act.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections

31-7-280 through 31-7-285.

Effective when funded.

Act 1365; SB 367

This Act provides for disclosure of

the diagnosis of a patient's condition,

the nature and purpose of proposed

surgical or diagnostic procedures, the

material risks of such procedures, the

likelihood of success, alternatives, and

the prognosis if the procedure is

rejected.

Consent obtained

in

accordance with these requirements gives

rise to a rebuttable presumption of

validity. Failure to disclose may give

rise to a cause of action for medical

malpractice.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section

31-9-6 .1.

Effective January 1, 1989, and

applicable to all surgical or diagnostic

procedures performed on or after January

1, 1989.

Act 1460; SB 462
This Act requires that emergency medical technicians and designated first responders meet certain requirements in order to use automatic defibrillators.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 31-11-53 .1.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1462; SB 573
This Act defines and substitutes the term "paramedic" for "advanced emergency medical technician" wherever the term appears. The Act provides for a de novo appeal to the superior court and a jury trial from any final order of the Department of Human Resources regarding revocation or suspension of the license of an ambulance service. The Act also clarifies that a paramedic must be 18 years of age or older.
The Act amends Q.C.G.A. Sections 31-11-2, 31-11-36, 31-11-52, 31-11-54, 31-11-57 through 31-11-61, and 45-9-81.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1417; HB 1411
This Act provides for licensing by the Department of Human Resources of radiation-generating equipment and users of radioactive materials other than by-product, source, and special nuclear

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TITLE 31 (Continued)
materials as sources of ionizing radiation.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections 31-13-8.1, 31-13-8.2, and 31-13-8.3 and amends o.c.G.A. Sections 31-13-3, 31-13-5, 31-13-8, 31-13-10, and 31-13-14.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1385; ,HB 1348
The Act authorizes a physician to refuse to reuse a kidney dialyzer and prohibits discrimination by any provider of kidney dialysis services against such physician for such refusal. The Act directs the Office of Regulatory Services of the Department of Human Resources to create a task force on kidney dialysis centers.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections 31-16-7 and 31-16-8.
Provisions relative to the task force become effective April 11, 1988, and stand repealed on December 31, 1988. The remainder of the Act becomes effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1440; HB 1281
This Act deals with numerous problems associated with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and its causative agent, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The Act authorizes the involuntary testing of persons convicted of sexual crimes or crimes involving illegal drugs and such testing of prisoners who enter the state prison system or seek release, through the Board of Pardons and Paroles, from that system. The Act creates a new felony of reckless conduct for HIV infected persons who know they are infected and who engage in sexual acts, needle sharing, or who donate body fluids or body parts without disclosing the fact of that infection. An AIDS brochure is required to be distributed by judges of the probate court to all applicants for marriage licenses. It is a misdemeanor for certain persons who record, report, or maintain information identifying people who have AIDS or HIV infection or who have had HIV tests to disclose that information, subject to numerous exceptions, nor may those persons be compelled by any judicial process to disclose that information. Court ordered HIV testing of and submission to public health measures by persons suspected of being infected with HIV is authorized. Anonymous reporting to the Department of Human Resources is required of any person determined to be infected with HIV. Counseling is required before an HIV test is performed
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TITLE 31 (continued)

and when those test results are

disclosed. Blood and tissue banks are

required to have donated body parts and

fluids tested for HIV prior to the use

of those parts or fluids in humans.

The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections

15-11-35.1,

17-10-15,

19-3-35.1,

24-9-40.1, 24-9-47, 31-17A-l through

31-7A-3,

31-22-9.1,

31-22-9.2,

42-5-52.1, 42-9-42.1, and 44-5-151 and

amends o.c.G.A. Section 16-5-60.

Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 32 HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES

Act 1457; HB 1781

This Act requires that persons bidding

on public road construction contracts

with the Department of Transportation

examine the site and make their own

determinations as to subsurface and

latent physical conditions. The Act

provides that the department shall not

pay additional compensation on such

project solely due to the encountering

of different subsurface or latent

physical conditions from

those

anticipated by the bidder but that the

department shall pay for increases in

work resulting from any material

alterations to the contract. The Act

does not affect existing contracts.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

32-2-60.

Effective April 14, 1988.

Act 1428; HB 1768
This Act provides for conformity with federal law regarding relocation assistance with respect to federal-aid highway projects and provides uniform relocation assistance to persons displaced by federal-aid projects. The Act also provides for uniform land acquisition policies with regard to such projects.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 32-4-41, 32-4-92, 32-8-1, 32-8-2, and 32-8-4 through 32-8-6 and repeals Section 3-8-3, relating to real property acquisition and relocation assistance to persons displaced by federal-aid river and harbor improvement projects, in its entirety.
Effective April 12, 1988.

Act 1361; HB 1678
This Act authorizes the Department of Transportation to lease real property not needed for public road purposes to

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TITLE 32 (continued)

the state, any federal agency, a county, or municipality without requiring closed bids or offering such property to the
former owner. The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections
32-6-1 and 32-7-5. Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 912; HB 1769

This Act changes certain powers of the

State Tollway Authority with regard to

certain federal-aid highway projects.

The Act authorizes the Governor or the

governing authority of any county or

municipality to convey any real property

or rights of way owned by the state or

any county or municipality to the

authority to be used as a tollway

project. The Act also authorizes the

State

Financing and Investment

Commission to contract with the

authority.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections

32-10-60, 32-10-63, 32-10-64, 32-10-69,

and 50-17-22.

Effective March 15, 1988.

TITLE 33 INSU!-!..NCE

Act 1242; HB 1492
This Act amends o.c.G.A. section 33-1-2 so as to include health care plans within the definition of "insurer," as that term is used in Title 33 of the o.c.G.A.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1387; HB 1490
This Act modifies various provisions relating to the term, expiration, and cost of licenses for insurance agents, solicitors, brokers, counselors, and adjusters and to charges and fees of the office of the Commissioner of Insurance. The Act authorizes the biennial renewal of certain types of licenses, provides that persons may not reapply for certain licenses until a period of two years following a revocation, increases license fees from $15.00 to $20.00, and deletes United states citizenry as a requirement for certain licenses.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 33-5-22, 33-8-1, 33-15-24, 33-23-11, 33-23-13, 33-23-43, and 33-23-60.
Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 33 (continued)

Act 1373; SB 589
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-7-6, relating to property insurance, so as to authorize certain corporate surety insurers to guarantee a contract agreement or other instrument whereby a retailer in the business of selling electrical or electronic consumer products assumes the risk of and the expense or a part of the expense of the cost of repair or replacement of electrical or electronic consumer products. Such contracts or agreements shall be considered as property insurance.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1403; HB 1160

This Act makes several changes in the

provisions relating to insurance premium

taxes levied by counties and

municipalities. The provision requiring

the Commissioner of Insurance to provide

estimated revenue statements to cities

and counties is deleted and the dates

for collection and distribution of the

insurance premium taxes are changed.

The Act also authorizes the expenditure

of the proceeds of county insurance

premium taxes for funding certain

serVices to inhabitants

of

the

unincorporated areas of counties in

addition to the use of the proceeds for

the reduction of the county ad valorem

taxes of inhabitants of

the

unincorporated areas of counties.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections

33-8-8.1, 33-8-8.2, and 33-8-8.3.

Effective April 12, 1988.

Act 1392; HB 1747
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 33-10-2 so as to allow good will to be considered as an asset in the determination of the financial condition of an insurer, subject to such limitations as may be imposed by rule of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1444; HB 1247
This Act allows insurers to make and invest in loans guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United Student Aid Funds, Inc., to the extent of such guaranty.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 33-11-19.2.
Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 33 (continued)
Act 1390; HB 1590
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 33-15, relating to fraternal benefit societies, so as to require that any provision of a life benefit certificate, issued by a fraternal benefit society, which stipulates or relates to the control of the exercise of rights incident to the certificate shall be set out under a separate caption and printed in boldface type. The Act also requires that a provision of a life benefit certificate which changes control of the exercise of rights under the certificate from the original applicant to the named member upon such member's attainment of a certain age shall not become effective unless written notice is given and the written consent of the parties is obtained.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 33-15-11.1.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1434; SB 601
This Act provides that group conversion insurance policies and individual major medical insurance policies may contain provisions relating to insurance benefits payable under group or blanket accident and sickness insurance policies and makes certain related editorial revisions.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 33-21-13, 33-29-2, and 33-29-4.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1111; HB 1589
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-24-3, relating to the requirement of insurable interest with regard to personal insurance, so as to provide that a publicly owned corporation has an insurable interest in the lives of any of its directors, officers, and employees.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1305; SB 604
This Act requires any insurer issuing individual or group accident and sickness insurance plans or policies to make available, either as part of the policy or as an optional endorsement to the policy, coverage for human heart transplants, including any charges for acquisition, transportation, or donation of a human heart when a transplant is performed. The Act also provides standards for the coverage.
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TITLE 33 (continued)

The Act enacts o.c.G.A.
33-29-3.1 and 33-30-4.1. Effective July 1, 1988.

Sections

Act 1378; HB 507
This Act amends Chapter 30 of Title 33 of the o.c.G.A., relating to group or blanket accident and sickness insurance, so as to provide for and authorize health care insurers to enter into preferred provider arrangements. The Act provides for standards with regard to preferred provider arrangements, requires certain provisions relating to coverage for emergency care, benefit levels, and differences in benefit levels to be included, and provides for regulation of such preferred provider arrangements by the Commissioner of Insurance. The Act applies to health benefit plans issued, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 1989.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections 33-30-20 through 33-30-27.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1396; SB 578
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 33-34-3, relating to requirements for the issuance of motor vehicle liability insurance policies, so as to pr~v~de that the policy requirement of giving notice of a claim, if not satisfied by the insured within 45 days of the accident, may be satisfied by an injured third party who, as a result of the accident, has a claim against insured, provided that the notice is given by registered mail. Each motor vehicle liability insurance policy issued or renewed in this state on or after July 1, 1988, shall be deemed to include the new notice requirements.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1456; HB 1671

This Act makes a number of changes in

the provisions relating to the Georgia

Life and Health Insurance Guaranty

Association. The scope and coverage of

the association is modified to include

certain contracts such as guaranteed

investment contracts and deposit

administration contracts and eligibility

requirements for payments of the

association are specified.

The

provisions relating to the accounts

maintained by the association and the

assessments for such accounts are

modified. The Act further provides for

the maximum liability of the association

with regard to an unallocated annuity

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TITLE 33 (continued)

contract and allows for assessments of a member insurer to be applied as an offset against such insurer's premium tax liability.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 33-38-2, 33-38-4, 33-38-5, 33-38-7, 33-38-15, and 33-38-21.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1389; HB 1527
This Act requires certain individual and group health insurance policies which, by their terms, provide coverage for family members of insureds to provide coverage for adopted children of insureds in the same manner as newly born children of insureds. Coverage provided for an adopted child shall be effective from the date of the final decree of adoption, but such coverage shall not be required or applicable to persons adopted as adults pursuant to o.c.G.A. Section 19-8-16.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 33-24-22.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1235; HB 1268
This Act provides that a notice for nonrenewal of an automobile or motorcycle insurance policy or a residential real property insurance policy shall be valid only if based upon certain enumerated reasons. The Act also requires a notice of nonrenewal to contain certain information for the benefit of the insured and requires a written notice to be sent to the insurer from the insured if the nonrenewal is to be contested as unlawful.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 33-24-45 and 33-24-46.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1241; HB 1489

This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section

33-2-11, relating to the requirement of

an examination by the Commissioner of

Insurance of

insurers,

rating

organizations,

and

advisory

organizations, so as to provide that any

insurer which moves its domicile from

Georgia to another state on or after

April 1, 1988, shall be examined by the

Commissioner of Insurance once a year

for five years after the occurrence of

the change in domicile. The requirement

shall not apply if an insurer retains in

Georgia its principal place of business

and the complete record of its assets,

transactions, and affairs.

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TITLE 33 (continued)

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section
33-2-11. Effective March 31, 1988.

Act 1449; HB 1494

This Act requires each insurer to

report statistics to the Insurance

Department through a recognized

statistical

agency or advisory

organization with the exception of

unique or unusual risks, risks rated in

accordance with O.C.G.A. Section

33-9-32, or any lines or sublines of

insurance for which rates or rating

plans are not promulgated by such

statistical agencies or advisory

organizations. The Act also provides

that the Commissioner of Insurance shall

withhold from public inspection any

proprietary information of any insurer,

agency, or organization.

The Act amends O,C.G.A. Section

33-9-20.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1454; HB 1570
This Act amends the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to authorize the issuance of restricted driving permits by the Department of Public Safety to persons whose driver's licenses have been suspended as a result of certain violations. A restricted driving permit may be issued if the refusal to issue such permit would result in the loss of the person's employment and certain conditions for the issuance of the permit are enumerated. This Act further provides that any court having jurisdiction to try and dispose of traffic cases shall have jurisdiction to try and dispose of misdemeanor offenses under the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act."
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections 33-34-12.2 and 33-34-12.3 and amends 33-34-3.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1393; HB 1748
This Act amends Title 33 of the O.C.G.A. so as to provide for the extensive regulation of long-term care insurance policies. Long-term care insurance is defined in the Act and certain standards and required policy provisions for long-term care insurance policies are specified, including the right of a dissatisfied policyholder to return such a policy within 30 days of its delivery and have the premium for such policy refunded.

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TITLE 33 (continued)

The Act enacts a new o.c.G.A. Chapter 33-41.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1307; SB 635

This

Act provides for the

establishment and extensive regulation

of captive insurance companies. The Act

specifies requirements for certificates

of

authority,

incorporation,

organization, minimum capital and

surplus, allowable assets and reserves,

records, reinsurance, annual reports,

examinations, rates and policy forms,

and other matters relating to the

transaction of insurance by captive

insurance companies. The Commissioner

of Insurance is given regulatory

authority over such companies.

The Act enacts a new O.C.G.A. Chapter

33-41 and amends 33-40-3.

Effective January 1, 1989.

TITLE 34
LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Act 1299; SB 491

This Act makes certain editorial

changes in various penalty provisions of

the "Employment Security Law," and

provides that if a false representation

or failure to disclose a material fact

occurs with respect to more than one

claim made in more than one benefit year

or results in benefits in excess of

$4,000.00, the person making such false

representation or failing to disclose a

material fact shall be guilty of a

felony instead of a misdemeanor. The

Act prohibits the establishing of a

fictitious employing unit for the

purpose of enabling a person to receive

unemployment benefits, increases the

penalty for delinquent employer's

reports from $10.00 to $20.00, increases

the amount of interest on delinquent

contribution payments from 1 to 1 1/2

percent, and provides that employees of

educational institutions, including

educational institutions operated by the

United States government or any of its

instrumentalities,

divisions,

or

agencies shall be disqualified for

benefits during certain stated intervals

between academic years, terms, and

holidays.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections

34-8-5, 34-8-6, 34-8-17, 34-8-78,

34-8-83, 34-8-125, and 34-8-152.

Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 34 (continued)
Act 1418; HB 1437
This Act makes a number of changes in o.c.G.A. Chapter 34-9, relating to workers' compensation. Among these changes are the filing of certifications of corporate officers exempting themselves from workers' compensation coverage with insurers rather than the State Board of Workers' Compensation; designating deputy directors of the State Board of Workers' Compensation as administrative law judges; abolishing the position of secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Workers' Compensation and replacing it with the position of executive director; providing for compensation of board members and employees; authorizing the board to provide for minimum assessments of insurers and self-insurers, to enforce subpoenas, and to issue writs of fieri facias; providing a new method of calculating partial lump sum advance payments; and clarifying the power of the board to inspect places of employment and records.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 34-9-1, 34-9-2.1, 34-9-12, 34-9-20, 34-9-40, 34-9-47 through 34-9-49, 34-9-51 through 34-9-53, 34-9-57, 34-9-59, 34-9-60, 34-9-63, 34-9-101 through 34-9-103, 34-9-105, 34-9-128, and 34-9-222 and repeals o.c.G.A. Sections 34-9-50 and 34-9-62.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1297; SB 473
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 34-9-2, relating to the applicability of workers' compensation laws to employers and employees, so as to extend the application and coverage of the workers' compensation laws to employees of the Department of Corrections who are engaged in farm or livestock operations.
Effective April 5, 1988.
Act 1228; SB 495
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 34-9-265, relating to liability for compensation for death resulting from causes other than injury and payment of compensation for death resulting from injury, by requiring a penalty of 20 percent, not to exceed a maximum amount of $20,000.00, to be added to the weekly income benefits paid to the dependents of a deceased employee if it has been determined that the death of such employee was the direct result of an injury proximately caused by the intentional act of the employer with specific intent to cause such injury.
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TITLE 34 (continued)

Effective July 1, 1988, and applicable with respect to causes of action arising on or after such date.

Act 1196; HB 1438
This Act provides that an appeal taken from a decision of the State Board of workers' Compensation to a superior court shall be heard by the court within 60 days of the date the appeal is filed or the decision of the board shall be considered affirmed. The court may continue a hearing originally scheduled within the 60 day period to a date certain, but the issues on appeal must be disposed of by the court within 20 days of the continued hearing or the decision of the board shall be considered affirmed. The Act also makes certain editorial changes.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 34-9-105.
Effective July 1, 1988, and applicable to awards or decisions of the administrative law judges or members of the State Board of Workers' Compensation issued on or after July 1, 1988.

Act 1179; SB 547

This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

34-9-354, relating to the creation and

appointment of the Board of Trustees of

the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund, by

providing that the executive director of

the State Board of

Workers'

Compensation,

rather

than the

secretary-treasurer of said board, shall

serve as an ex officio member of the

board of trustees. The position of

secretary-treasurer of the State Board

of Workers' Compensation was abolished

and replaced with the position of

executive director by Act 1418 (HB 1437)

contained in this summary.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1109; HB 1576
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 34-11-7, relating to exemptions under the "Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act," by providing an exemption for pressure vessels used for the storage of liquid propane gas, 2,000 gallons and below under the jurisdiction of NFPA 58, and which are inspected on a regular basis by the state fire marshal or a local fire marshal.
Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 34 (continued)

Act 1412; HB 1364

This Act makes several changes in

o.c.G.A. Chapter 34-12, known as the

"Amusement Ride Safety Act." These

changes include the exemption of

moonwalks and live rides from the

provisions of the chapter, authorizing

the Commissioner of Labor to issue an

order for the temporary cessation of

operation of an amusement ride if it has

been determined after inspection to be

hazardous, authorizing the Commissioner

or his authorized representative to

initiate an action in superior court for

an injunction or a writ of mandamus to

enforce an order for temporary

cessation, providing for misdemeanor

penalties, and changing certain

provisions

relating

to

the

qualifications of insurers and sureties

under the chapter.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections

34-12-14, 34-12-16, and 34-12-18.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1302; SB 544
This Act makes a number of changes in O.C.G.A. Chapter 34-13, known as the "Carnival Ride Safety Act," including the requirement of a permit for operation in any calendar year and the provision that permits for operation issued by the Department of Labor shall be valid for the calendar year in which issued. The Act also requires the reporting of any accident which occurred during the operation of a carnival ride and which resulted in an injury requiring medical attention from a licensed medical facility, changes certain provisions relative to liability insurance and bonds, exempts moonwalks and live rides from the provisions of the chapter, authorizes the Commissioner of Labor to issue an order for temporary cessation of operation of a carnival ride under certain conditions and to initiate an action in superior court to enforce the order, and provides certain penalties.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 34-13-7, 34-13-10, 34-13-13, 34-13-14, 34-13-16, and 34-13-18.
Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 35 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES

This 35-2-33

Act 1476; SB 417
Act amends O.C.G.A. to authorize the

Section Uniform

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TITLE 35 (continued)

Division of the Department of Public

Safety to provide protection services,

or transportation or escort services,

during collegiate athletic events of

University

System

of

Georgia

institutions which offer four-year

postsecondary degrees.

Effective April 14, 1988.

VETO NO. 18; HB 1700

Act 1107; HB 1523
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 35-2-36, relating to the composition of the battalion of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety, to include process servers among the enumerated ranks of the battalion.
Effective March 24, 1988.

Act 904; HB 312

This Act makes changes in the statute

relating to the dissemination of

criminal history records by the Georgia

Crime Information Center. The center

may make records available to private

individuals,

businesses,

public

agencies, political

subdivisions,

authorities, and instrumentalities upon

the condition that the request be

accompanied by the fingerprints or

notarized consent of the person whose

records are requested. The Act makes an

exception for records of certain first

offenders who have been exonerated and

discharged without court adjudication of

guilt.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections

35-3-34 and 35-3-35.

Effective March 15, 1988.

Act 1230; HB 228
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-80 to raise the age used in defining a missing child from 17 years to 18 years.
Effective March 31, 1988.

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TITLE 35 (continued)

Act 917; SB 430
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 35-6A-3 to increase the number of members of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council from 20 to 21. The additional member whose term begins July 1, 1988, shall be the chairman of the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1189; HB 1241

This Act authorizes the Georgia Peace

Officer Standards and Training Council

to appoint an executive director. The

executive director is authorized to

employ necessary staff and to appoint

investigators with the power of arrest.

The Act provides for

direct

appropriations to the council.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section

35-8-6.

Effective March 30, 1988.

Act 1315; HB 1201
This Act provides that beginning in 1989 all peace officers are required to complete 20 hours of training each year. Failure to complete the training requirement will result in loss of power to arrest. Waiver of the requirement may be granted for good cause.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 35-8-21.
Effective April 7, 1988.

TITLE 36 LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Act 1409; HB 1357

This Act places limits on the powers

granted by statute to county governing

authorities with regard to providing

civil service systems for county

employees

relative

to certain

constitutional amendments and statutes.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

36-1-21.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1426; HB 1657
This Act lists gross receipts, square footage, number of employees, or fixed fee among the criteria upon which counties may base the taxes or fee levied, assessed, and collected against different classes of businesses.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 36-1-22.
Effective April 12, 1988.

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TITLE 36 (continued)

Act 1112; HB 1594
This Act authorizes counties and municipalities to preserve and protect abandoned cemeteries.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 36-1-23.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1209; HB 1675
This Act exempts from the licensing requirements of o.c.G.A. Section 36-7-2 any county surveyor who has held his position continuously since January 1, 1977.
Effective March 30, 1988.

Act 1234; HB 1192
This Act provides that a county governing authority may make a private sale of property within a subdivision conveyed to the county by developers for recreational purposes to a homeowners' association under certain conditions.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 36-9-3.
Effective May 1, 1988.

Act 1310; HB 1567
This Act makes changes in the bidding requirements for county public works contracts and applies to counties having a population of more than 150,000 in any metropolitan statistical area having a population of not less than 260,000 nor more than 360,000.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 36-10-2.2.
Effective April 5, 1988.

Act 1388; HB 1501

This Act makes changes in certain

definitions relating

to

urban

residential finance authorities. The

Act also changes the number of members

on the governing boards of each

authority and provides that ethics and

conflicts of interest provisions

applying to authorities shall apply to

the members of each board. The Act

provides additional

powers

to

authorities. The Act also authorizes

members of the authority to select the

firm to perform the annual audit.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections

36-41-3, 36-41-4, 36-41-5, and 36-41-13.

Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 36 (continued)

Act 1371; SB 577
This Act changes the definition of "project," relating to downtown development authorities, to include certain not for profit hospitals, not for profit skilled nursing homes, or not for profit intermediate care homes. The Act also includes among the powers of authorities the power to refinance projects.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 36-42-3 and 36-42-8.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1289; HB 1502
This Act increases the power of downtown development authorities by authorizing authorities to enter into agreements with urban residential finance authorities.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-42-8.
Effective April 5, 1988.

Act 1197; HB 1442
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 36-43-3, relating to definitions regarding city business 'improvement gistricts, by changing the definition of the term "municipality" to mean any municipal corporation located wholly within this state.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1446; SB 630

This Act provides that if the public

may acquire a fire alarm system, burglar

alarm system, or other electronic

security system from a private

contractor within a county or

municipality, then such county or

municipality is prohibited from offering

such systems or services on private

property. The Act makes an exception

that permits volunteer fire departments

to sell or lease battery operated fire

detection

equipment

or

fire

extinguishers in their service areas.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section

36-60-12.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1470; HB 1550
This Act provides that counties or municipalities may enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease purchase contracts for acquisition of goods, materials, property, services, and supplies so long as the contract adheres to certain stipulations. The Act also

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TITLE 36 (continued)

authorizes counties or municipalities to contract for one year or less with certain private nonprofit organizations for the purpose of attracting new business and industry.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section
36-60-12. Effective April 14, 1988.

Act 1236; HB 1303
This Act amends the "Development Authorities Law" to change the definition of the term "project" to include the acquisition, construction, leasing, or financing of an office building for use by any charitable corporation, association, or similar entity.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 36-62-2.
Effective March 31, 1988.

Act 1283; HB 1285

This Act provides for circumstances

under which law enforcement officers,

fire departments, and emergency medical

technicians of one political subdivision

may render emergency assistance

extraterritorily

within

another

political subdivision. The Act shall be

known as the "Georgia Mutual Aid Act."

The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections

36-69-1 through 36-69-10.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1349; HB 1420

This Act amends the statute relating

to local government budgets and audits

to require each local government to

submit an annual report of local

government finances with the Department

of Community Affairs.

The Act

authorizes the department to condition

release of state appropriated funds to

the local government upon submission of

the report.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section

36-81-8.

Effective April 11, 1988.

Act 1282; HB 1218
This Act applies to counties with populations of 550,000 or more. The Act requires that all county-wide bond elections or school bond elections in the unincorporated area pf the county be held only on the date of the November general election.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-82-1.
Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 36 (continued)

Act 1461; SB 537
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 36-82-4.1, relating to letting of construction contracts, by providing additional requirements for the expenditure of bond funds. The Act also lengthens the amount of time allowed for letting contracts related to projects financed with bond proceeds in counties having a population of not less than 250,000 nor more than 400,000.
Effective April 14, 1988.
TITLE 37 MENTAL HEALTH
Act 1435; SB 641
This Act authorizes the Department of Human Resources to develop and establish a minor child drug screening program in each county of the state. Such programs shall be operated by the county boards of health and shall constitute the provision of disability services.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 37-2-11.1.
Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 38 MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

Act 1277; SB 359

This Act authorizes the Veterans

Service Board to establish, operate, and

maintain a Georgia War Veterans Cemetery

where only war veterans and their

unremarried spouses shall be eligible

for interment. Such board shall be

authorized to receive federal funds and

other

contributions

for

the

establishment of the cemetery.

The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections

38-4-70 through 38-4-72.

Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 39 MINORS
Act 1213; HB 1752
This Act authorizes the employment of minors 14 years old or older during school vacation months in the care and maintenance of lawns, gardens, and shrubbery owned or leased by the employer of such minor, provided certain conditions are satisfied.

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TITLE 39 (Continued)

This Act enacts o.c.G.A.
39-2-11.1. Effective June 1, 1988.

Section

Act 1410; HB 1361
This Act repeals o.C.G.A. Section 39-2-8, relating to employment of minors 15 years of age during school vacation months. The Act repeals o.c.G.A. Section 39-2-15, relating to the maximum hours of employment of minors. The Act also repeals o.c.G.A. Section 39-2-16, relating to the prohibition on corporal punishment of minors.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 39-2-21 to provide that the Commissioner of Labor may seek injunctive relief against persons, firms, or corporations for violations of child labor provisions.
Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 40 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Act 1455; HB 1660

This Act revises the laws relating to

driving while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs by changing the

definition of alcohol concentration to

express it in weight per unit of blood

or breath; by changing the expression of

the criminal activity to include the

requirement that a person must be under

the influence of alcohol or drugs to the

extent that such person is less safe to

drive; by stating that the crime can be

shown by measuring the amount of alcohol

in a person's urine, breath, or other

substance as well as in a person's

blood; by clarifying the period of time

during which measurements of levels of

alcohol concentrations can be used as

evidence in criminal prosecutions; by

providing that a certification by the

office of the Secretary of State or by

the Department of Human Resources that a

person was a licensed or certified

physician,

physician's assistant,

registered nurse, practical nurse,

medical technologist, medical laboratory

technician, or phlebotomist at the time

the blood was drawn shall be admissible

into evidence for the purpose of

establishing that such person was

qualified to draw blood. The Act also

provides that a probationary driver's

license may be issued to a habitual

violator if such license is necessary

for such pers?n to attend regularly

scheduled sessions or meetings of

support organizations for persons who

have addiction or abuse problems related

to alcohol or other drugs. The Act also

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TITLE 40 (continued)
provides that a motion to change or modify a traffic law sentence or judgment may, at any time prior to the expiration of the term of court following the term at which judgment and sentence were pronounced or within 90 days of the time judgment and sentence were pronounced, whichever time period is greater, be made by the defendant and accepted by the court.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-1-1, 40-5-58, 40-6-391, 40-6-392, and 40-13-32.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1240; HB 1470
This Act defines "all-terrain vehicle" to mean any motorized vehicle designed for off-road use which is equipped with three or more low pressure tires and with a seat to be straddled by the operator and with handlebars for steering control.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-1-1.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1398; HB 172
This Act makes it a misdemeanor to own, operate, or use a motor vehicle in this state and knowingly affix or attach to any part of such motor vehicle any sticker, decal, emblem, or other device containing profane or lewd words describing sexual acts, excretory functions, or parts of the human body.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 40-1-4.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1153; HB 1328
This Act provides that in counties which have a staggered registration of motor vehicles, the lessee of a motor vehicle may register such vehicle during the designated registration period of either the lessee or lessor and the late registration penalties can be waived. The Act also provides that a copy of a police report is not required to obtain a duplicate of such if the original is still legible and is surrendered with the application. The Act also provides for a five-year license plate instead of a seven-year license plate.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-2-20.1, 40-2-29, and 40-2-42.
Effective July 1, 1988, except that the provision relating to the new five-year license plate is effective January 1, 1990.
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TITLE 40 (continued)

Act 1284; HB 1382
This Act authorizes the tax commissioner of each county to require the giving of an annual performance bond by any private person who processes applications for the registration of motor vehicles. The Act also makes j_t a misdemeanor to fail to comply with such requirement if such requirement is imposed.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-24.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1151; HB 1307
This Act provides that when the application fee for a license plate or revalidation sticker is paid in installments, the second installment shall be due on or before the first day in July.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-30.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1272; SB 458
This Act provides that it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to engage in activities of a new car dealer unless and until such person, firm, or corporation has registered as a new car dealer with the Department of Revenue and unless such activity is carried on at an established place of business or a temporary site, as defined. The Act provides that violations may be punished as a misdemeanor or by civil enforcement by the commissioner of the Department of Revenue through the imposition of a civil fine. The Act also provides for distinctive license plates for retired members of the Georgia National Guard.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 40-2-36.1 and amends o.c.G.A. Section 40-2-65.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1150; HB 1305

This Act authorizes the commissioner

of the Department of Revenue to revoke

any pre&tige, special, or distinctive

license plate which was issued in error

or which was paid for by a check which

was returned for insufficient funds or

which was issued to a member of the

General Assembly who ceases to hold such

office. The Act also authorizes law

enforcement officers and

other

designated persons, upon the request of

the commissioner, to go upon private

property to seize such revoked license

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TITLE 40 (continued)

plates. The Act enacts o.c.G.A.
40-2-134. Effective July 1, 1988.

Section

Act 1333; HB 159
This Act requires any person, firm, or corporation that pays a total loss claim on a vehicle to transfer the certificate of title into such person's, firm's, or corporation's name and prohibits the conveyance of such vehicle until the certificate of title has been so transferred. The Act provides for civil enforcement of this requirement by the commissioner of the Department of Revenue and the Commissioner of Insurance. The Act also requires that replacement certificates of titles issued to vehicles having a gross vehicle weight of less than 16,000 pounds shall show the odometer reading on the day of application for the certificate of title and exempts certificates of title issued to vehicles having a gross vehicle weight of more than 16,000 pounds from showing odometer readings.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 40-3-41 and amends o.c.G.A. Section 40-3-25.1.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1180; SB 562

This Act provides that in response to

a subpoena or upon the request of any

appropriate governmental or judicial

official, the Department of Public

Safety shall provide a

duly

authenticated copy of any record or

document. The Act also provides that

any such copy of such record or document

of this state or any other state is

admissible in any administrative or

judicial proceeding and provides that

such copies may be electronically

transferred by computer.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-2

and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 24-3-17.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1237; HB 1334

This Act authorizes the Department of

Public Safety to correct records which

contain

known improper, false,

fraudulent, or invalid information.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section

40-5-2.

Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 40 (continued)
Act 1287; HB 1467
This Act requires courts to notify the Department of Public Safety within ten days of convicting an individual of certain serious traffic offenses. The Act also provides that the law which authorizes the suspension of a driver's license upon the failure to respond to a citation for an offense shall not apply to any offense for which a license may be suspended. The Act also adds the offense of driving with a suspended or revoked license to the list of offenses the conviction of which will cause the revocation of a probationary license. The Act also authorizes the Department of Public Safety to use any identification number available to a person when issuing such person an identification card. The Act also establishes the procedures and the requirements for issuing a citation to a person driving with a suspended driver's license and provides for extending the period of suspension when a person is convicted of driving with a suspended license and provides for accepting one plea of nolo contendere to a charge of driving with a suspended driver's license every five years.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 40-5-54, 40-5-56, 40-5-58, 40-5-100, and 40-5-121.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1155; HB 1337
This Act provides that it shall be a felony for any person who has been declared to be a habitual violator to operate a vehicle before such person has been issued a driver's license or before the expiration of five years, whichever occurs first. The Act provides that it shall be a misdemeanor for any person who has been declared a habitual violator to operate a vehicle after the expiration of five years but before such person has been issued a driver's license.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-58.
Effec~ive July 1, 1988.
Act 1198; HB 1443
This Act provides that when a school bus is transporting school children to or from an event or school activity or an express bus transporting students from one school to another school and is not loading or unloading children during such transportation, the speed limit shall be 55 miles per hour on other public roads as well as on those public roads which are a part of the National
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TITLE 40 (continued)

System of Interstate and Highways.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. 40-6-160.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Defense Section

Act 818; HB 652
This Act provides that the speed limit shall be 65 miles per hour on any highway on the federal interstate system which is outside of an urbanized area of 50,000 population or more.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-6-181.
Effective February 19, 1988.

Act 1370; SB 574
This Act defines "counterfeit handicapped parking permit" and defines "ramp" as it relates to handicapped parking. The Act also changes the color of special handicapped parking permits to gold and requires that certain information, relating to the dispensing of gasoline to certain handicapped persons, be placed on each special handicapped parking permit.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 40-6-221 and 40-6-222.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1158; HB 1475
This Act authorizes countz and municipal law enforcement agencies to appoint citizens to enforce the laws relating to handicapped parking. Citizens so appointed shall not receive compensation, shall not be deemed law enforcement officers, shall not enforce other laws, and shall not carry firearms. The Act also provides that no county, municipality, or other political subdivision and no official of such shall be liable or accountable for the acts or omissions of any citizen so appointed.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 40-6-227.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1383; HB 1263
This Act requires persons involved in a vehicle accident resulting in death, injury, or property damage to stop and remain at the scene of the accident. The Act also provides that it is a felony to fail to stop and remain at the scene of the accident if the accident involves death or serious injury, otherwise it is a misdemeanor. The Act also provides that a plea of nolo

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contendere shall constitute a conviction

but provides that fines may be paid in

installments at the judge's sole

discretion.

This

also prohibits

charging persons who leave the scene of

an accident with a violation of a local

ordinance but requires that such person

be charged with violating a state

statute.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections

40-6-270 and 40-6-376.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1186; HB 71
This Act expands the class of children required to use motor vehicle safety restraints to include four-year olds and adds the requirement that the safety restraint must be installed properly and must be properly used. The Act also eliminates the provision which voided the traffic citation issued for failing to use a child safety restraint if the violator, within 14 days, showed proof of the future availability of a safety restraint. The Act also requires children being transported to a licensed church or public or private school in a van operated by such school to be in a safety restraint. The Act also extends until January 1, 1989, the deadline for the state's child safety restraint education and implementation program and adds to the list of organizations authorized to cooperate with and assist the state in accomplishing such program.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 40-8-76.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 819; HB 751
This Act requires the occupants of the front seat of a passenger vehicle to use seat safety belts. The requirement does not apply to a driver or passenger frequently stopping and leaving the vehicle or delivering property from the vehicle, if the speed of the vehicle between stops does not exceed 15 miles per hour; a driver or passenger possessing a written statement from a physician that such person is unable, for medical or physical reasons, to wear a seat safety belt; a driver or passenger possessing an official certificate or license endorsement issued by the appropriate agency in another state or country indicating that the driver is unable for medical, physical, or other valid reasons to wear a seat safety belt; a driver operating a passenger vehicle in reverse; a passenger vehicle with a model year prior to 1965; a passenger vehicle which is not required to be equipped with seat

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safety belts under federal law; a passenger vehicle operated by a rural letter carrier of the United States Postal Service while performing duties
as a rural letter carrier; a passenger vehicle from which a person is
delivering newspapers; or a passenger vehicle performing an emergency service.
The Act also provides that the failure to use a seat safety belt shall not be evidence of negligence and shall not be considered in determining any civil
liability. The Act provides that there shall be no criminal sanction for failing to wear a seat safety belt
unless a person is also charged with violating one of eight other serious traffic offenses. A person may then be
fined up to $15.00 for failing to wear a seat safety belt; however, the record of such conviction shall not be forwarded
to the Department of Public Safety.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section
40-8-76.1 Effective September 1, 1988.

Act 1212; HB 1743
This Act authorizes law enforcement vehicles to operate with a blue light and authorizes fire department vehicles to operate with a red light without the necessity of obtaining a permit.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-8-92.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1379; HB 1030
This Act authorizes the Commissioner of Insurance rather than the Department of Public Safety to approve, issue, and cancel certificates of self-insurance for motor vehicle insurance purposes and authorizes the Commissioner of Insurance to make determinations regarding claims practices of self-insurers.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-9-101.
Effective April 1, 1989.

Act 1431; SB 442

This Act extensively revises and

modifies the notification procedures and

requirements to be used when a motor

vehicle is removed from public or

private property at the request of a law

enforcement officer or someone other

than the owner of the vehicle and is

subsequently stored. The Act also

provides civil and criminal sanctions

for failing to comply with these

notification

procedures

and

requirements. The Act also changes the

notification procedures and requirements

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to be followed when a motor vehicle becomes an abandoned motor vehicle.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections
40-11-2, 40-11-3, and 40-11-5. Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1238; HB 1385
This Act authorizes law enforcement officers to investigate and check out unattended motor vehicles to determine if such vehicles contain injured or incapacitated persons or pose a threat to public health or safety and authorizes law enforcement officers to place an inspection card on motor vehicles which have been inspected. The Act also provides that it shall be unlawful for any person other than a law enforcement officer to attach an inspection card to an unattended motor vehicle.
The Act enacts o.C.G.A. Section 40-11-3 .1.
Effective October 1, 1988.

Act 1468; HB 1471
This Act provides that any motor vehicle or component part thereof the manufacturer's identification number of which has been removed, altered, defaced, falsified, or destroyed is declared to be contraband and subject to forfeiture. The Act also provides the procedures for the judicial forfeiture and sale of such contraband vehicles and parts and provides for the disposition of proceeds of such sale.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 40-11-20 through 40-11-24.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1104; HB 1469
This Act provides that a technician must be certified by the Department of Public Safety before such technician can certify speed detection devices for use by state, county, or municipal law enforcement agencies.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 40-14-4,
Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 41 NUISANCES

Act 1437; SB 570

This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

41-1-7, so as to define the terms

"agricultural

facility"

and

"agricultural operation." The Act

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provides that neither an agricultural facility nor any agricultural operation conducted on such facility shall be or become a nuisance due to changed conditions in or around such facility if the facility has been in operation for a period of one year or more.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1360; HB 1650

This Act provides for the abatement of

nuisances in the unincorporated areas of

counties.

Jurisdiction for such

proceedings is granted to the magistrate

court of the county. The Act authorizes

county governing authorities to exercise

in unincorporated areas of the county

the same powers granted to municipal

governing authorities in municipalities

to repair, close, or demolish unfit

buildings or structures.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections

41-2-5, 41-2-7 through 41-2-12, 41-2-15,

and 41-2-16.

Effective July 1, 1988.

TITLE 42 PENAL INSTITUTIONS

Act 1366; SB 472
This Act provides that the commissioner of corrections or his designee shall be authorized to make and execute contracts and all other instruments necessary or convenient for the acquisition of professional and personal employment services and for the leasing of real property.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 42-2-8.
Effective April 11, 1988.

Act 924; SB 546
This Act authorizes the commissioner of corrections to make grants of funds to municipal corporations and counties for establishing, constructing, and operating local jails and correctional institutions. The Act further provides for confirmation and ratification of prior grants.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 42-2-13.
Effective March 15, 1988.

Act 1087; HB 1261

This Act provides that chiefs of

police are the jailers of the municipal

corporations and responsible for

maintaining inmate records

and

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authorizes such chiefs of police to appoint other jailers, subject to the supervision of the municipal governing
authority, as prescribed by law. The Act amends O.C.G.A, Section
42-4-1. Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1176; SB 476
This Act authorizes the commissioner of corrections to confer police powers upon wardens of county correctional institutions and upon persons in the commissioner's employment as the commissioner deems necessary, provided that individuals so designated meet the requirements specified in all applicable laws.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 42-5-35.
Effective March 28, 1988.

VETO NO. 17; HB 1689

This Act requires the Department of
Corrections to notify and provide certain information to a member of the

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facility wh

11

ed

the

member's di i

than

property

r l

the

department and having a confinement

facility thereon.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section

42-5-51.1.

Act 1309; SB 651
This Act amends O.C.G,A. Section 42-8-34, relating to probation and suspension of sentences, so as to provide that with respect to probation for misdemeanor offenses, probation supervision may be transferred pursuant to court order to the judicial circuit of the county in which the defendant resides.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1458; SB 434
This Act substantially revises the requirements for imposition of periods of probation or suspension and revocation of probation or suspension. The Act limits terms of probation to four years except in special cases involving restitution or protection to victims or a class of victims. The Act provides procedures for payment of restitution, costs, or fines.

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A probated or suspended sentence may

be revoked only upon admission of a

violation by the defendant or upon a

violation being established by a

preponderance of the evidence. The

court shall not revoke more than six

months of probation with time to be

served in a diversion center or similar

program

except

under

limited

circumstances. Revocation of probation

resulting from the commission of a

felony or other special violation is

limited to the lesser of the balance of

probation or the maximum time of the

sentence authorized to be imposed for

the crime constituting the violation of

the probation.

The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section

42-8-34.1.

Effective April 14, 1988.

Act 1469; HB 1476
This Act amends the "State-wide Probation Act" to provide that the county probation system of each county having a population of 250,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census shall become a part of the state-wide probation system.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-43.3.
The Act shall become effective only upon the appropriation of the funds necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act by the General Assembly.

TITLE 43 PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES

Act 1194; HB 1349
This Act extends to July 1, 1994, the "sunset" or termination date of the State Board of Pharmacy, the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the Georgia Board of Dentistry, the Georgia Board of Nursing, the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses, the State Board of Examiners in Optometry, the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, and the State Board of Podiatry Examiners.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 26-4-41, 43-9-20, 43-11-23, 43-26-13, 43-26-39, 43-30-15, 43-34-2, and 43-35-14.
Effective March 30, 1988.

Act 1103; HB 1454
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 43-3-38 so as to extend to July 1, 1994, the "sunset" or termination date of the

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State Board of Accountancy. Effective March 24, 1988.

Act 1407; HB 1352

This Act makes a number of changes in

o.c.G.A. Chapter 43-3, known as the

"Public Accountancy Act of 1977." Among

these changes are the authorization

granted to the State Board of

Accountancy to appoint persons or

committees to assist in

the

administration and enforcement of

requirements governing the practice of

public accountancy, to promulgate rules

governing the registration of offices

established for the practice of public

accountancy, to require certain

information and reports from registered

offices, and to impose sanctions against

licensees for noncompliance.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections

43-3-4, 43-3-5, 43-3-28, 43-3-29, and

43-3-32 and enacts Sections 43-3-23.1,

43-3-23.2, 43-3-23.3, 43-3-29.1, and

43-3-36 .1.

Effective July 1, 1989, or when the

necessary funds to implement the Act are

appropriated.

Act 1108; HB 1559
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-4-18 so as to extend to July 1, 1994, the "sunset" or termination date of the State Board of Architects.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1227; SB 423
This Act enacts the "Georgia Athlete Agents Regulatory Act of 1988." The Act provides for the registration and regulation of athlete agents who recruit or solicit athletes to enter into a contract or for a fee attempt to obtain employment for an athlete with a professional sports team. The Act is to be administered by the Georgia Athlete Agent Regulatory Commission which shall be scheduled for termination on July 1, 1994.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 43-4A-1 through 43-4A-18.
Effective July 1, 1988, with respect to appointment of the commission members and promulgation of rules; otherwise, effective January 1, 1989.

Act 1211; HB 1701
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-7A-13 by providing that a law degree and certain experience and supervision satisfy the educational, experience, and

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TITLE 43 (continued)
training requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy. This amendment is repealed January 1, 1989.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1352; HB 1496
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-8, relating to operators of billiard rooms, by providing that the governing authority of a county rather than the tax collector or tax commissioner shall have the power to license the operation of billiard rooms in a county and changes such references accordingly.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 43-8-2 through 43-8-5 and 43-8-15.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1190; HB 1243
This Act changes the scope of practice of chiropractors by authorizing chiropractors to recommend the use of vitamins, minerals, or food supplements provided their generic name is used but prohibits chiropractors from selling or profiting from the sale of such substances.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 43-9-16.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1105; HB 1503
This Act extends to July 1, 1994, the "sunset" or termination date of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and increases the number of land surveyors serving on the board.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 43-15-3 and 43-15-31.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1239; HB 1394
This Act requires firearm dealers to maintain records of the acquisition and disposition of firearms for a period of not less than five years, provides for the form of such records and availability for inspection by law enforcement officials, and establishes s&nctions for noncompliance.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 43-16-10.1.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1193; HB 1324
This Act supersedes O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-17 and enacts the "Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act of 1988." The Act
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TITLE 43 (continued)

makes extensive changes regarding the

registration

of

charitable

organizations, fundraising counsels, and

paid solicitors and the regulation of

their practices and promotional

activities.

The Act is to be

administered by the Secretary of State

and provides for administrative, civil,

and criminal actions.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections

43-17-1 through 43-17-23.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1386; HB 1377
This Act clarifies the licensing requirements for persons engaged in occupational therapy and extends to July 1, 1994, the "sunset" or termination date of the State Board of Occupational Therapy.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 43-28-8 and 43-28-17.
Effective April 11, 1988.

Act 821; HB 1169

This Act

authorizes

certain

optometrists certified by the State

Board of Examiners in Optometry to use

or

prescribe topically applied

pharmaceutical agents approved by the

board for treatment and diagnostic

purposes. The Act provides for civil

and criminal immunity of pharmacists

regarding prescriptions issued by

optometrists and makes other changes in

o.c.G.A. Chapter 43-30 relating to the

standards of care of optometrists and

continuing education requirements.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections

43-30-1, 43-30-8, and 43-30-13.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1247; HB 816
This Act provides that any optical firm with more than seven locations in the state shall not be required to list the names of optometrists in written or broadcast advertisements but shall identify to a telephone inquirer the names of optometrists practicing under a trade name at a specific location.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 43-30-5. 1.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1207; HB 1619
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 43-39-8 so as to increase from one year to two years the experience required for a license to practice psychology.
Effective July 1, 1991.

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TITLE 43 (continued)
Act 1350; HB 1451
This Act makes several changes in o.c.G.A. Chapter 43-40 relating to the regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons. The Act increases to $1 million the minimum balance the Georgia Real Estate Commission must maintain in the real estate education, research, and recovery fund and limits the maximum amount of an individual claim against the fund to $15,000.00 and the maximum aggregate judgment paid from the fund on behalf of a licensee to $45,000.00. The Act extends to July 1, 1994, the "sunset" or termination date of the commission.
The Act amends o.C.G.A. Sections 43-40-22, 43-40-27, 43-40-30, and 43-40-32.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1188; HB 1237
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-41-8 so as to change the education and experience required by the State Board of Recreation Examiners for admission to take the examination for licensure as a master therapeutic recreation specialist.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1384; HB 1304
This Act makes several changes in o.c.G.A. Chapter 43-47, known as the "Used Car Dealers' Registration Act." The Act redefines a used car dealer so as to provide for the regulation and licensure of certain additional persons who sell used motor vehicles and revises the composition of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers. The Act extends to July 1, 1990, the "sunset" or termination date of this regulatory board.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 43-47-2, 43-47-3, 43-47-7, 43-47-8, 43-47-10, and 43-47-16.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1404; HB 1209
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-50, known as the "Georgia Veterinary Practice Act." The Act provides for continuing education requirements, revises the practices and procedures for revocation and suspension of licenses or disciplinary action, and changes provisions concerning veterinary faculty licenses and the sanctioning of the registration of veterinary technicians.
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TITLE 43 (continued)
The Act extends to July 1, 1994, the "sunset" or termination date of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 43-50-4, 43-50-23, 43-50-26, 43-50-27, 43-50-30, and 43-50-57 and repeals Sections 43-50-28 and 43-50-31.
Effective July 1, 1988.
TITLE 44 PROPERTY
Act 1202; HB 1528
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 44-5-145, relating to anatomical gifts, by eliminating the requirement that certain documents making anatomical gifts be signed by two witnesses.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1292; SB 248
This Act prohibits a landlord from knowingly and willfully suspending the furnishing of utilities to a tenant until the final disposition of dispossessory proceedings and provides for the payment into court of utility payments by a tenant during such proceedings.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 44-7-14.1 and amends o.c.G.A. Section 44-7-54.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1432; SB 510
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 44-13-100, relating to property which may be exempted by certain debtors for purposes of bankruptcy, by exempting certain funds or property held on behalf of debtors under certain public retirement and pension plans and systems and under certain plans and systems of nonprofit corporations.
Effective July 1, 1988.
TITLE 45 PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
This Act amends o.C.G.A. Section 45-2-1, relating to persons ineligible to hold civil office, so as to provide that municipalities may by charter provide residency requirements of less than 24 months to be eligible to hold nonjudicial municipal offices.
Effective July 1, 1988.
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TITLE 45 (continued)

Act 1091; HB 1196
This Act provides that members of the General Assembly may be reimbursed from funds of the executive and judicial branches of state government for service upon boards and commissions of the executive and judicial branches subject to certain limitations. The Act changes the compensation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 45-7-3 and 45-7-4.
Effective January 9, 1989, with respect to changes in compensation of such officers and otherwise effective March 25, 1988.

Act 826; HB 1342
This Act changes the compensation of numerous elected and appointed state officials.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 45-7-4.
Effective March 1, 1988.

VETO NO. 15; HB 1195

This Act changes the compensation

1ker provisions relating to the Lieutenant

Governor and <he

of <he Houae of

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for other a of c

The Act

d

Section

45-7-4.

Act 1252; SB 28
This Act provides certain continuing compensation benefits for state employees who become physically disabled as a result of a physical injury incurred in the line of duty and caused by a willful act of violence committed by a person other than a fellow employee. During any period of time when employees so injured are as a result physically unable to perform their duties they are entitled to continue to receive their regular compensation for up to 180 workin-;, days. This continuing compensation is subordinate to any available workers' compensation benefits and is limited to the difference between workers' compensation benefits and the amount of the employee's regular compensation. The Act does not apply to employees of the Department of Transportation.

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TITLE 45 (continued)

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 45-7-9.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1097; HB 1414
This Act increases the salary of members of the State Commission on Compensation from $25. 00, to $59. 00 per day for each day of service.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 45-7-92.
Effective July 1, 1988,

Act 1421; HB 1546
This Act authorizes the Department of Human Resources, in coordination with the Department of Administrative Services, to provide insurance coverage for foster parents and foster children participating in programs sponsored by the Department of Human Resources or in the care and custody of the Department of Human Resources.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-9-4.
Effective April 12, 1988.

Act 1106; HB 1519

This Act provides to nonprofit

agenc~es and their employees, which

agencies have contracted with the

Department of Transportation to furnish

certain services, protection from

liability for damages arising out of the

authorized use of state owned vehicles

or certain federally funded vehicles by

an employee of such agency during the

course of such person's employment with

such nonprofit agency. The Act extends

insurance coverage to employees of

nonprofit

agencies

who

have

subcontracted with similar nonprofit

agencies to furnish such services.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

45-9-42.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1098; HB 1425
This Act includes the mayor and members of any municipal governing authority in the definition of the offense of malpractice, partiality, and conduct unbecoming office and in the procedure for indictment and appearance before a grand jury on such charges,
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 45-11-4.
Effective March 24, 1988.

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TITLE 45 (continued)

Act 1391; HB 1707

This Act provides that any coroner on

a fee system of compensation who takes a

required training course shall receive

an expense allowance plus reimbursement

for

transportation

costs

and

registration fees,

such expense

allowance and reimbursement to be paid

by the county governing authority from

county funds.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

45-16-6.

Effective January 1, 1989.

Act 1411; HB 1362
This Act provides that pers~ns once established as medical examiners by virtue of their employment by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall have the same medical examiner eligibility as any other medical examiner appointed under the "Georgia Post-mortem Examination Act."
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-16-21.
Effective April 12, 1988.

Act 1249; HB 1350

This Act increases the investigation

fee of coroners where no jury is

impaneled or where a jury is impaneled

to $100.00. The Act authorizes the

General Assembly by local law, subject

to referenda approval, to abolish the

office of coroner in any county and to

establish in lieu thereof the office of

medical examiner. The medical examiner

for any county in which such office is

established

shall have certain

qualifications, be appointed by the

county governing authority, exercise the

functions and duties heretofore

exercised by the coroner, and be subject

to the "Georgia Post-mortem Examination

Act."

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section

45-16-27 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section

45-16-80.

Effective April 30, 1988.

Act 1264; HB 1212
This Act authorizes the State Personnel Board to contract with the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund and the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund to include in any health insurance plans established by such board the employees and retiring employees of said peace officers' fund and firemen's fund and their spouses and dependent children and to provide for employee and employer

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TITLE 45 (continued)

contributions. The Act enacts o.c.G.A.
45-18-7.3. Effective March 31, 1988.

Section

Act 1161; HB 1493
This Act provides that if any check or draft issued by the State Personnel Board pursuant to the State Employees' Health Insurance Plan is not presented for acceptance during the seven years following the date the check or draft was issued, the check or draft shall be void, funds will be retained in the insurance fund, and further payments for such claim will not be owed or paid. The Act provides a procedure whereby the commissioner of personnel administration may administratively discharge a debt due the state employees' health insurance fund in cases where the amount of debt is $400.00 or less and is uncollectable or the cost of collecting the debt would be equal to or greater than the amount due the fund.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-18-11 and enacts o.c.G.A. Section 45-18-18.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1358; HB 1638
This Act redefines the term "employee" to include employees of any state authority authorized to participate in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so that employees of a state authority may participate in deferred compensation plans.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-18-30.
Effective April 11, 1988.

Act 1169; HB 1623
This Act provides that contributions by the various departments, boards, and agencies of state government to the health insurance fund shall be based on a percentage of the total outlay for personal services in lieu of being limited to an amount not exceeding the sum of 8 percent of the total outlay for personal services. The Act provides that an employee who is discharged from employment and whose discharge is under appeal to the State Personnel Board shall be entitled to continue health insurance coverage by paying the employee contribution until the board has rendered a decision or for a period of six months, whichever is less.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 45-18-14.
Effective March 28, 1988.

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TITLE 45 (continued)
Act 1438; HB 503
This Act provides for comprehensive regulation of the disclosure to public employees of known and suspected health hazards of hazardous chemicals and substances. The Department of Labor in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources and the Hazardous Chemicals Advisory Council created by the Act shall promulgate the Georgia Hazardous Chemical List and make such list available to public employees. The Act provides for the labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals introduced in the workplace and requires public contractors to agree to comply with this Act. The manufacturer, importer, and distributor of any hazardous chemical shall prepare and distribute a material safety data sheet relative to such chemical. Employees shall be provided certain information regarding hazardous chemicals in the workplace, may request material safety data sheets, shall be authorized to file grievances against employers, and shall not be discharged or discriminated against for asserting their rights. The Act shall not constitute a'waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state or any of its entities.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Chapter 45-22, the "Public Employee Hazardous Chemical Protection and Right to Know Act of 1988."
Effective April 12, 1988.
TITLE 46 PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Act 1085; HB 443
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-2-10, relating to payment of a special fee by corporations and utilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission, so as to increase the amount of state revenue to be produced by such fee.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1478; HB 1234
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-2-23, relating to rate-making powers of the Public Service Commission, so as to authorize the commission to deregulate or detariff certain services of telecommunications companies. The Act requires the filing of reports of rates and tariffs by companies for five
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TITLE 46 (continued)

years after the elimination of rates and tariffs and authorizes reimposition of rates and tariffs if it is found to be
in the public interest. Effective April 14, 1988.

Act 1368; SB 536
This Act expands the professional and other opinions and information which the officers and directors of an electric membership corporation or foreign electric cooperative are entitled to rely upon in discharging their duties. The Act changes the standards of care and conduct for certain actions and conduct of officers and directors, provides for limitations of liability, and changes certain provisions relating to indemnification of directors, officers, employees, and agents. The Act also provides for the elimination or limitation of personal liability of corporate directors in the articles of incorporation of electric membership corporations.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 46-3-306 and 46-3-321 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 46-3-303.1.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1320; HB 1284

This Act prohibits the use of

equipment for the automatic dialing or

selection of telephone numbers and

disseminating of prerecorded messages or

use of the United States mail for the

purpose of soliciting any person to call

a 976 telephone number for which there

is a per-call fee for calling such

telephone

numbers.

Enforcement

authority is granted to the Public

Service Commission.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section

46-5-24.

Effective April 7, 1988.

Act 1477; HB 218
This Act provides procedures for the imposition and collection of a maintenance fee by a telephone company directly from its subscribers for the provision of an enhanced emergency telephone number "911" system.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-5-122 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 46-5-132.
Effective July 1, 1988.

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Act 1177; SB 484

This Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section

46-5-132 so as to provide that it shall

be unlawful for any provider of any

cellular radio

telecommunications

services to assess or charge any fee for

an emergency telephone call placed on a

"911" emergency telephone system.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1406; HB 1282
This Act provides for registration permits for motor common carriers and motor contract carriers engaged solely in interstate commerce or engaged in exempt commodity intrastate commerce. The Act provides for issuance of annual identification and registration stamps for motor common carriers and motor contract carriers operated under certificate or permit. Such annual identification and registration stamps are valid for a period of 16 months.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 46-7-15, 46-7-16, 46-7-60, and 46-7-61.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1423; HB 1605
This Act attaches the office of the consumers' utility counsel to the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs.
The Act extends to July 1, 1991, the "sunset" or termination date of the office.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 46-10-3, 46-10-6, and 46-10-9.
Effective June 30, 1988.

TITLE 47 RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS

Act 1335; HB 1071
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Chapters 47-2 and 47-3 to authorize certain employees of the State Board of Education and State Department of Education to elect to transfer service credits and membership under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. The Act also authorizes certain new employees of the State Board and State Department of Education to elect to be members in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia but provides that such election is irrevocable during such tenure of employment.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 47-2-1, 47-3-1, and 47-3-60.
Effective July 1, 1988.

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Act 1429; HB 1779
This Act changes the references to the "State Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education" to the "Department of Technical and Adult Education" in o.c.G.A. Chapter 47-2, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, in O.C.G.A. Chapter 47-3, relating to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, and in o.C.G.A. Chapter 47-4, relating to the Public School Employees Retirement System.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 47-2-1, 47-3-1, 47-3-60, 47-3-63, 47-4-2, and 47-4-40.
Effective July 1, 1988, only if HB 1403 becomes law.
Act 1377; HB 358
This Act amends O.C.G.A, section 47-2-29 by providing for a one-time cost-of-living adjustment in the benefits currently paid to certain beneficiaries under the Employee!!' Retirement System of Georgia.
Effective July 1, 1988,
Act 1222; SB 129
This Act amends o.c.G.A. section 47-2-121 to provide an additional alternative benefit option of equivalent actuarial value to a member under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and to provide for certain elections of benefit options by a member.
Effective July 1, 1988,
Act 1332; HB 24
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 47-2 to provide that district attorney investigators shall be members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. The Act establishes July 1, 1988, as the commencement date, provides for withholding and contributions, and provides for certain membership exceptions.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 47-2-265.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1291; SB 87
This Act provides that the Department of Human Resources shall make certain payments to a county having a population of 550,000 or more to partially reimburse the county for the expense incurred in providing retirement benefits to employees of the county department of health.
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The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section
47-2-297. Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 903; HB 305
This Act provides that all officers and employees of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority shall be members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and provides for the payment of employer and employee contributions.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 47-2-316.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1086; HB 896
This Act provides that all officers and employees of the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority shall be members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and provides for the payment of employer and employee contributions.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 47-2-317.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1380; HB 1046

This Act provides that all officers

and employees of the Georgia

Environmental Facilities Authority shall

be members of the Employees' Retirement

System of Georgia and allows certain

officers or employees with 11 or more

years of creditable service under this

retirement

system to establish

creditable service for prior employment

with the authority or its predecessor

agency.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section

47-2-318.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1152; HB 1321
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-3-1 to change a reference to "cooperative educational service agency" to "regional educational service agency" and makes a technical correction in the citations relating to definitions of terms under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1443; HB 704
This Act provides that teachers employed by a county school system of a county having a population of 550,000 or more shall be members of the Teachers

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Retirement System of Georgia and establishes detailed requirements, conditions, and payments relative to this transfer of members from a local retirement fund.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 47-3-67.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1135; HB 382
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-3-82 to allow certain members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia who have withdrawn contributions from the retirement system not more than four times to reestablish creditable service for the membership service represented by the contributions withdrawn by paying the amount withdrawn plus regular interest plus 2 percent.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1245; HB 278
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 47-3-90 to change the provisions relating to the payment required by members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia to establish creditable service for periods of absence due to pregnancy. The Act provides that the member pay the employee and employer contributions plus regular interest on such contributions from the date of absence until payment.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1134; HB 357
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 47-3 by authorizing the board of trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia to pay benefits to members and beneficiaries at such time as may be necessary to maintain a "qualified retirement system" status under federal income tax laws. The Act also provides for a one-time adjustment in the postretirement benefits payable to certain beneficiaries.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-3-101 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 47-3-126.3.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1223; SB 221
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-4-80 to provide that a member of the Public School Employees Retirement System may obtain creditable service while a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia if the member held a position as a public
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school employee during such
period. Effective July 1, 1988.

service

Act 1281; HB 1025
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-4-100 to allow a member of the Public School Employees Retirement System to retire regardless of age after obtaining 40 or more years of creditable service.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1279; HB 482
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-4-101 to increase the amount of the monthly retirement benefit which may be paid under the Public School Employees Retirement System.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1278; HB 480

This Act authorizes the board of

trustees of the Public School Employees

Retirement

System

to

grant

postretirement adjustments in the

benefits paid to persons receiving

benefits under the retirement system

based upon certain factors.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section

47-4-105.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1163; HB 1512
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 47-5-2 to allow the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia to contract with the Joint Municipal Employees Benefit System for retirement benefits for employees of the authority.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1156; HB 1351
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 47-5-70 to delete a provision relating to legislative revision and the vesting of rights under retirement systems created by the Joint Municipal Employees Benefit System.
Effective Juiy l, 1988.

Act 1375; HB 106
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 47-6 to authorize members of the General Assembly who were serving on April 13, 1979, and who declined membership in a public retirement system to become members of the Georgia Legislative

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Retirement System and to establish

creditable service for prior service by

paying

employer

and

employee

contributions plus regular interest.

The Act also allows present members to

establish creditable service for service

rendered after July 1, 1967, subject to

certain conditions and requirements.

The Act amends o.C.G.A. Sections

47-6-42 and 47-6-70.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1133; HB 356
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 47-7-100 to increase the maximum retirement benefits payable to persons eligible or who become eligible to receive benefits under the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund and to change certain provisions relating to benefits payable under the fund.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1220; SB 15
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Chapter 47-11 to increase the retirement benefits payable under the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 47-11-21 and 47-11-71.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1219; SB 7
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Chapter 47-14 to increase the retirement benefits payable under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 47-14-70, 47-14-71, 47-14-74, and 47-14-75.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1400; HB 718
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Chapter 47-16 to increase the number of years that a member must contribute to the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia and to increase the benefits payable under the fund. The Act also prohibits a member of the fund from changing the retirement option selected subsequent to receipt of the first benefit payment.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 47-16-43 and 47-16-101.
Effective July 1, 1988.

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Act 1138; HB 719
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Chapter 47-16 by increasing the amount allocated to the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia from certain fines and forfeited bonds and by increasing the amount of service which must be rendered as a sheriff to qualify for a retirement benefit.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 47-16-60 and 47-16-100.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1376; HB 157
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-17-1 to include enforcement officers of the Public Service Commission as members of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. The Act also provides that such enforcement officers shall be entitled to creditable service toward retirement only for membership service after July 1, 1981.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1317; HB 1213
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 47-17-40 to allow medical examinations necessary for membership in the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund to be made 90 days rather than 15 days prior to the date of application for membership.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1221; SB 128

This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section

47-17-80 to provide

additional

alternative

benefit options of

equivalent actuarial value to a member

under the Peace Officers' Annuity and

Benefit Fund and to provide for certain

elections of benefit options by a

member.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1312; HB 458
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 47-17 by providing an increase in the retirement, disability, and survivors benefit& payable under the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 47-17-80 through 47-17-82.
Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 48 REVENUE AND TAXATION

Act 1184; HB 1415
This Act revises the definitions of the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" so as to incorporate provisions of federal law into Georgia law and provide that terms used in the Georgia law shall have the same meaning as when used in a comparable provision or context in federal law. The Act also provides that for purposes of Georgia income taxation, taxable net income shall not include certain social security benefits and railroad retirement benefits. The Act further provides that provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which were as of January 1, 1988, enacted into law but not yet effective shall become effective for purposes of Georgia taxation on the same dates upon which they became effective for federal tax purposes.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 48-1-2 and 48-7-27.
Effective March 29, 1988, and applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1988.

Act 1401; HB 337

This Act extensively revises the

provisions relating to ad valorem

taxation of public utilities.

In

addition to numerous other changes, the

Act provides for local assessment,

provides for state assistance in the

event of appeals, changes the assessment

of property of public utilities, revises

the duties and responsibilities of the

State Board of Equalization, and revises

procedures used in compiling the

equalized adjusted school property tax

digests.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections

48-2-18, 48-5-274, 48-5-402, 48-5-423,

48-5-424, 48-5-519, 48-5-521, 48-5-542,

48-5-544, and 48-5-545 and repeals

o.c.G.A. Sections 48-5-514, 48-5-516,

48-5-517, and 48-5-523.

Effective April 12, 1988, and

applicable to all tax years beginning on

or after January 1, 1989.

Act 1340; HB 1280
This Act makes numerous changes in O.C.G.A. Chapter 48-3, relating to tax executions, including requiring tax officials to give notice to taxpayers prior to issuing a tax execution, prohibiting tax officials and their employees from paying tax executions in order to obtain transfer of such executions, providing the maximum amount which the transferee of a tax execution

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may charge for the release or satisfaction of such execution, and requiring would-be transferees of tax executions to give notice prior to obtaining the transfer of a tax execution.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 48-3-3 and 48-3-19.
Effective July 1, 1988, and applicable to executions transferred on or after July 1, 1988.
Act 1471; HB 1674
This Act requires that in any sale under tax execution, the defendant shall be given ten days' written notic~ of such sale by registered mail. The Act also provides that the redemption period for any realty sold under a tax execution before April 22, 1981, shall expire on December 31, 1988.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 48-4-1 and 48-4-20.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1286; HB 1464
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-7.1, relating to preferential ad valorem tax assessment of agricultural property, by authorizing the transfer of a limited amount of property subject to a covenant of agricultural use to a relative of the owner of such property.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 804; HB 778
This Act increases from $8,000.00 to $10,000.00 the maximum amount of gross annual income which a person 62 years of age or over may receive in order to be eligible for an increased homestead exemption from ad valorem school taxes and increases from $8,000.00 to $10,000.00 the maximum amount of income, exclusive of certain retirement, pension, and disability income, which a person 65 years of age or over may receive in order to be eligible for an increased exemption from ad valorem taxes.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 48-5-47 and 48-5-52.
Effective January 1, 1989, conditioned upon approval in a referendum.
Act 1178; SB 533
This Act provides an alternative to the tax deferral authorized by o.c.G.A. Section 48-5-72 by allowing individuals aged 62 or older residing within any county of this state having a population
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of 550,000 or more to defer payment of
all or any part of that portion of the ad valorem taxes levied on that individual's homestead which exceeds 4 percent of the individual's gross household income.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section
48-5-72.1 and amends o.c.G.A. Section
48-5-84. Effective January 1, 1989.

Act 1367; SB 485

This Act authorizes the appointment of

chief deputy tax receivers, collectors,

or commissioners and provides for

requirements and procedures with respect

to filling vacancies in the offices of

tax

receiver,

collector,

or

commissioner.

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

48-5-211. and enacts O.C.G.A. Section

48-5-212.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1430; HB 1785
This Act deletes the exclusion of purchase of foods from the provisions relating to levy of county taxes for school lunch purposes and increases from one mill to three mills the amount of tax that a municipality may levy and collect to provide funds for municipal development authorities.
The Act amends o.C.G.A. Sections 48-5-220 and 48-5-350.
Effective April 12, 1988.

Act 1191; HB 1278
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 48-5-311, relating to county boards of equalization, by revising the provisions relating to selection of members of such boards and providing that persons selected to serve as members must be qualified and competent to serve as grand jurors but need not be on the current grand jury list.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 909; HB 1465
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 48-5-311, relating to county boards of equalization, by providing that the authority for certain counties to request the appointment of additional alternate members of such boards shall apply to any county. The Act also provides that persons selected to serve as members need not be on the current grand jury list.
Effective March 15, 1988.

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Act 1436; HB 1279
This Act provides for comprehensive procedures for the review, correction, and equalization of county tax digests. The Act establishes procedures for the state revenue commissioner to equalize county property tax digests between counties and within counties so as to require county boards of tax assessors to make adjustments in the valuation of property to ensure uniformity and equity. The Act also provides for withholding of certain state funds as a penalty for failure of a county to correct its tax digest.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections 48-5-340 through 48-5-349.5, amends o.c.G.A. Section 48-2-18, and repeals o.c.G.A. Sections 48-5-271 and 48-5-272.
Effective January 1, 1989.

Act 1145; HB 1200'
This Act provides that a county and a municipality may contract for the tax commissioner, or tax receiver and tax collector, of the county in which the municipality is located to assess and collect taxes for such municipality in the same manner as county taxes.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 48-5-359.1.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1351; HB 1455
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 48-6-22, relating to exemptions from intangible taxation, by revising the provisions relating to exemption of stock held in financial institutions reorganized under the southern region interstate banking law.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1346; HB 1417

This Act extensively revises the

provisions relating to income tax

administration and enforcement. The Act

changes the due dates for corporate

income tax returns, eliminates the

requirement of filing certain receipts

with withholding tax returns, revises

provisions relating to payment of

estimated taxes and filings in

connection with such payments, changes

provisions relating to deductibility of

withholding tax payments, revises civil

and criminal penalty provisions, and

makes numerous other changes. The Act

authorizes

the

state

revenue

commissioner, to the extent that he

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determines administratively necessary, to delay implementation of any provision of the Act to no later than January 1, 1989.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 48-7. Effective April 11, 1988.
Act 1348; HB 1419
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-101, relating to income tax withholding, by revising the method of calculation of wages subject to withholding.
Effective April 11, 1988.
Act 1347; HB 1418
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-114, relating to the requirement of payment of estimated income tax, by requiring fiduciaries to file and pay estimated tax in the same manner as individuals. The Act provides that no civil or criminal liability under the Act shall be incurred with respect to any act or failure to act occurring on or before July 1, 1988.
Effective April 11, 1988.
Act 1298; SB 490
This Act changes the definition of the term "claimant agency" with respect to collection of debts through setoff of refunds from income taxes, by including the Department of Labor in the order of prior claimant agencies.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 48-7-161.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1200; HB 1472
This Act authorizes an increase in the rate of joint county and municipal sales and use taxation from 1 percent to 2 percent for a period of one year if such tax is in effect in the special district coterminous with a county and if no other local sales or sales and use tax is in effect in such county. The increase must be approved by concurrent action of the governing authorities of the county and of all qualified municipalities in the county. The Act also revises provisions relating to the repeal of the special purpose county sales and use tax by providing for the automatic repeal of such provisions upon the first day of July of the calendar year following the calendar year during which an Act increasing the current 3 percent state sales and use tax to a rate in excess of 3 percent is approved
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TITLE 48 (continued)

by the Governor or becomes law without
such approval or during which any proposed amendment to the Constitution
increasing such rate is adopted by the General Assembly for submission to the
voters. The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section
48-8-82.1 and amends o.c.G.A. Section
48-8-122. Effective March 30, 1988.

Act 1452; HB 1554

This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

48-13-51, relating to the levy by

counties and municipalities of an excise

tax on charges to the public for rooms,

lodgings,

or accommodations,

by

extensively revising the provisions

relating to the levy of such tax by a

county having a population of more than

550,000 or a municipality having a

population of more than 400,000. The

Act provides that upon the expiration of

the initial three-year period, the 60

percent expenditure requirement will be

reduced to 33 1/3 percent, and as an

additional requirement at least 16 2/3

percent of the total taxes collected

under such provisions must be expended

for the purpose of funding the

construction of a domed stadium facility

funded in part by a grant of state

funds. The Act provides for automatic

termination of such tax not later than

December 31, 2017,,or the date of final

payment

of

any county's or

municipality's share of funds for any

such facility, whichever occurs first.

The Act also provides that if

construction of such facility has not

begun on or before the last day of such

three-year period, then any such county

or municipality will only be authorized

to levy a tax in the manner and at the

rate authorized by any other applicable

provision of O.C.G.A. Section 48-13-51

but shall not thereafter be authorized

to levy the tax under this population

provision.

Effective April 14, 1988.

TITLE 49 SOCIAL SERVICES

Act 1336; HB 1189

This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section

49-3-2, relating to county boards of

family and children services, so as to

provide that nominees for appointment to

a board shall certify in writing to

certain county officials

their

willingness to serve if appointed.

Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 49 (continued)

Act 1093; HB 1239
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 49-4-153, relating to administrative hearings and. appeals by the Board of Medical Assistance, so as to clarify appeals procedures for applicants and recipients of medical assistance and to authorize the commissioner of medical assistance to remand, reverse, or modify the final administrative recommendations of his representative in hearings for applicants or recipients.
Effective March 24, 1988.

Act 1467; HB 1363
This Act authorizes the Department of Human Resources to make payments to a licensed child-placing agency which arranges for the adoption of a special needs child who would otherwise remain in foster care at state expense. A maximum payment of $4,000.00 is authorized.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 49-5-8.
Effective no later than six months after implementation is funded.

Act 907; HB 1306
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 49-5-12, relating to licensing and inspection of private and public child welfare agencies and facilities, so as to change certain space requirements and to authorize family day-care homes to care for additional children under certain circumstances.
Effective March 15, 1988.

Act 1405; HB 1216

This Act changes the definition of

"crime" in o.c.G.A. Section 49-5-60,

relating to definitions regarding

employee records checks for day-care

centers. The Act amends O.C.G.A.

Section

49-5-73,

relating

to

applicability of

the

"Georgia

Administrative Procedure Act" to actions

of the Department of Human Resources

relative to licensure of day-care

centers, so as to authorize a hearing

officer to consider matters in

mitigation of the circumstances to a

case and to make a determination that

the conviction would not be a bar for

the grant or continuation of a license

to or employment in a day-care center.

Effective July 1, 1988.

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TITLE 49 (continued)

Act 1276; HB 1371

This Act creates the Commission on

Children and Youth to provide for

coordination between providers of

children and youth services and the

social

services,

educational,

employment,

and

juvenile justice

systems.

The Act enacts Article 7 of Chapter 5

of Title 49, o.c.G.A. Sections 49-5-160

through 49-5-164.

Effective April 4, 1988.

TITLE 50 STATE GOVERNMENT

Act 1173; SB 419

This Act removes the Attorney General

from membership on numerous commissions,

committees, authorities, boards, and

other public bodies and provides for a

replacement member appointed by the

Governor.

The Act amends numerous provisions

throughout the o.c.G.A.

Effective January 1, 1989, with

respect to the change in the membership

of the Georgia State Financing and

Investment Commission conditioned upon

ratification

of

a constitutional

amendment relating to such commission

and otherwise effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1271; SB 449
This Act provides that the tiger swallowtail is designated as the official Georgia state butterfly.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 50-3-62.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1466; HB 1297
This Act limits the services which the Department of Administrative Services may provide to local political subdivisions to those services provided to state departments and entities under the authority of o.c.G.A. Chapter 50-5. The Act authorizes the Department of Administrative Services to retain in a reserve fum:1,-~moneys received from the sale of surplus equipment and to apply such funds to the purchase of new equipment.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 50-5-15 and enacts o.c.G.A. Section 50-5-17.
Effective April 14, 1988.

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TITLE 50 (continued)

VETO NO. 10; SB 618

This Act provides that the policy of the state is that payment for all purchases by the state and state agencies will be made in a timely manner. The Act provides procedures to
determine the time at which payments are
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vendors concerning payment of invoices.

Reasonable assurance of receiving

federal funds is necessary before a

state agency shall make a purchase with

the intention of paying for the purchase

with federal funds. The Act requires

state agencies to report to the House

and Senate Appropriations Committees

certain information concerning interest

payments.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section

50-5-82, the "Georgia Prompt Payment

Act."

Act 822; SB 475

This Act comprehensively revises the

general provisions relative to the

Department of Community Affairs. The

department shall serve as the principal

department in the executive branch of

state government for local government

affairs and shall carry out the state's

duties, responsibilities, and functions

in local government affairs. The

department shall provide technical

assistance and planning assistance to

local governments. The department shall

make grants to eligible recipients,

which grants are specified by amount,

recipient,

and purpose

in an

appropriation to the department and

shall make grants to eligible recipients

from appropriations made to the

department generally for grant purposes,

without

appropria_tions

language

specifying amounts, recipients, and

purposes, based on certain criteria.

The department shall carry out

activities to coordinate policies,

programs, and actions of government

affecting locu.l. '::fv ~ '-' ................,~ affairs. The

department may charge fees for services

rendered to local governments.

The Act revises Article 1 of Chapter 8

of Title 50 of the o.c.G.A.

Effective February 24, 1988.

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TITLE 50 (continued)
Act 1442; HB 1193
This Act changes the composition of membership of metropolitan area planning and development commissions.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 50-8-80 and 50-8-84.
Effective April 12, 1988, for purpose of mayors electing additional member and otherwise effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1094; HB 1260
This Act creates within the Department of Community Affairs the Office of Rural Development in order to address effectively the needs, problems, and opportunities of Georgia's rural areas. Such office shall provide technical assistance and other services related to rural development. The Act creates the State Advisory Committee on Rural Development to advise the commissioner of community affairs and Board of Community Affairs on matters related to rural development and the preparation of a biennial rural economic development plan.
The Act enacts o.C.G.A. Sections 50-8-130 through 50-8-132 and o.c.G.A. Section 50-8-140.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1441; HB 1488

This Act authorizes the Department of

Community Affairs to make grants to

boards of education for the creation,

administration,

operation,

and

coordination of community education and

development programs and activities.

Planning grants, training grants,

training continuation grants, and

leadership support grants shall be

awarded based on certain criteria. The

Board of Community Affairs shall create

a state-wide, interagency community

education and development advisory

council to provide advice concerning the

grant program and to assist local boards

of education with developing, operating,

and improving such programs.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections

50-8-140 through 50-8-146,

the

"Community Education and Development

Act."

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1459; SB 437

This Act creates within the Department

of Community Affairs the State Mapping

Advisory Board. Such board shall study

various recommendations for a permanent

solution to the issues related to land

records modernization

and

the

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TITLE 50 (continued)

implementation of land information

systems for both state and local

governments,

provide

financial

incentives for a limited number of local

governments to serve as pilot programs

for the modernization of local land

records, and encourage cost savings due

to the coordination of data acquisition

and data exchange among various levels

of government and the private sector.

The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Sections

50-8-140 through 50-8-144.

Effective April 14, 1988.

Act 1464; HB 841
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 50-13-17, relating to agency decisions in contested cases under the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," so as to provide that all findings of fact by agencies shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of underlying facts supporting the findings.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1157; HB 1456
This Act provides that in contested cases under the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" involving a license to practice medicine or a license to practice dentistry, the filing of an application for appeal or a notice of appeal shall not by itself stay enforcement of the agency decision. A stay may be ordered only if the court makes a finding that the public health, safety, and welfare will not be harmed by the issuance of the stay.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 50-13-20.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 916; SB 394
This Act substantially revises provisions relating to requirements for open meetings of state and local agencies. The Act defines the terms "agency" and "meeting" and provides that except as otherwise provided by law, all meetings of agencies shall be open to the public. Every agency shall prescribe the time, place, and dates of regular meetings and shall provide notice when the time or place is changed. Official action of an agency at a meeting which is not open to the public as required by this Act shall not be binding. An agenda of the subjects acted on and those members present at the meeting of an agency shall be written and made available to the public for inspection within two business days

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TITLE 50 (continued)

of the adjournment of the meeting. The

Act provides certain exceptions and

provides that when any meeting of an

agency is closed to the public the

specific reasons for such closure shall

be entered on the minutes. A meeting

shall not be closed except by a majority

vote of a quorum present for the

meeting. The Act provides for

enforcement by the superior court and

the awarding of attorney's fees to the

prevailing

party under certain

circumstances.

The Act revises o.c.G.A. Chapter 50-14

and repeals o.c.G.A. section 36-80-1.

Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1413; HB 1365
This Act prohibits the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital), the Jekyll Island--State Park Authority, and the Stone Mountain Memorial Association from selling real property unless the sale or disposition of such real property is necessary for a public road right of way.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 50-16-3.1.
Effective July 1, 1988.

Act 1208; HB 1626
This Act amends O.C.G.A, Section 50-16-34, relating to the powers and duties of the State Properties Commission generally, so as to authorize the commission to provide or perform acquisition related services to or for state agencies and authorities and other instrumentalities of the state.
Effective March 30, 1988.

Act 1362; HB 1731
This Act provides that the official reports of the decisions of the Supreme Court or of the Court of Appeals shall have a rules volume which will be updated periodically and which will include the Rules of the Supreme Court, the Rules of the Court of Appeals, the Unified Appeal, the Uniform Transfer Rules, the Uniform Rules for the various classes of courts, the Rules of Judicial Qualifications Commission, the Code of Judicial Conduct, the Bar Admissions Rules, the Rules for Sentence Review Panel, the Rules and Regulations for the Organization and Government of the State Bar of Georgia, and any other rules or amendments as promulgated by the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals, together with all applicable forms, title pages, indexes, etc.

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TITLE 50 (continued)

The Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections
50-18-20, 50-18-26, and 50-18-27. Effective ~pril 11, 1988.

Act 918; SB 435
This Act provides that all state, county, and municipal records, except those which by order of a court of this state or by law are prohibited or specifically exempted from being open to inspection by the general public, shall be open for 'personal inspection by any citizen of this state at a reasonable time and place. The Act provides procedures for inspection and copying of records and certain administrative costs and copying fees. The Act provides exceptions including certain law enforcement and prosecution records, real estate appraisals, trade secrets, public records of hospital authorities, and medical records. The Act provides for enforcement by the superior courts and the awarding of attorney's fees to the prevailing party under certain circumstances.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 50-18-70 through 50-18-73 and enacts o.c.G.A. Section 50-18-75.
Effective March 15, 1988.

Act 1357; HB 1618
This Act provides that with respect to contracts and relations between state agencies and nonprofit contractors, the term "nonprofit contractor" shall not include a cooperative education service agency (CESA).
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 50-20-2.
Effective April 11, 1988.

Act 1345; HB 1413

This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section

50-20-3, relating to required reports

and agreements by nonprofit contractors

who engage in business with the state,

so as to preclude duplication of audits

but increase the reporting requirements

so that the required audit must be

submitted annually rather

than

biennially. The Act requires that

financial statements include revenues

and expenditures in certain instances

and requires that audit reports conform

to the requirements of Public Law

98-502, known as the Single Audit Act of

1984. The Act provides that a nonprofit

contractor with limited business with

the state shall submit a financial

summary and statement in lieu of a

certified audit.

Effective April 11, 1988.

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TITLE 50 (continued)
Act 800; HB 1183
This Act provides supplementary appropriations to the Department of Medical Assistance for the remainder of the Fiscal Year 1987-88.
Effective January 25, 1988.
Act 823; HB 1267
This Act amends the 1987-88 "General Appropriations Act" so as to change certain appropriations for Fiscal Year 1987-88.
Effective February 25, 1988.
Act 901; HB 216
This Act amends the 1987-88 "General Appropriations Act," as amended by an Act approved February 25, 1988, so as to change certain appropriations for Fiscal Year 1987-88.
Effective March 15, 1988.
Act 1482; HB 1277
This Act, the "General Appropriations Act," provides appropriations for the operation of state government for Fiscal Year 1988-89.
Effective April 14, 1988.
TITLE 51 TORTS
Act 1142; HB 1123
This Act amends Code Section 51-1-18, relating to the tort of furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors, by providing that either custodial parent has a right of action against persons who sell or furnish alcoholic beverages to that parent's underage child.
Effective March 28, 1988.
Act 1154; HB 1335
This Act provides that volunteers, employees, or officers of nonprofit associations conducting or sponsoring sports or safety programs shall not be liable to any person as a result of acts or omissions in rendering services or conducting or sponsoring such programs if they acted in good faith within the scope of their assigned duties. This immunity does not extend to willful and wanton misconduct or gross negligence and is waived to the extent for which
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TITLE 51 (continued)
liability insurance has been provided. The Act does not apply to transportation of participants or to care and maintenance of certain unrelated real estate.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 51-1-20.1.
Effective July 1, 1988, and applicable to causes of action arising on or after that date.
Act 1419; HB 1495
This Act provides that a person who sells, furnishes, or serves alcoholic beverages to a person of lawful drinking age shall not thereby become liable for injury, death, or damage caused by or resulting from the intoxication of such person; provided, however, that liability may result if such person willfully, knowingly, and unlawfully sells, furnishes, or serves alcoholic beverages to a person who is not of lawful drinking age or a person who is noticeably intoxicated, knowing that such person will soon be driving a motor vehicle.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 51-1-40.
Effective April 12, 1988, and applicable to causes of action arising on or after that date.
Act 1165; HB 1538
This Act provides that any owner of personal property shall be authorized to bring a civil action to recover damages from any person who willfully damages that property or who commits a theft involving that property. The Act provides for procedures with respect to such claims and authorizes the recovery of attorney's fees.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 51-10-6.
Effective July 1, 1988.
TITLE 52 WATERS OF THE STATE
Act 922; SB 502
This Act provides that the prohibition of O.C.G.A. Section 52-2-9 against the acquisition by the Georgia Ports Authority of any property burdened by a lien or any other encumbrance unless certain conditions are satisfied shall not apply to property acquired by the Georgia Ports Authority from the Brunswick Port Authority.
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TITLE 52 (continued)
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 52-2-9.
Effective March 15, 1988.
Act 1167; HB 1596
This Act amends the "Georgia Boat Safety Act," so as to add a classification to the definition of personal flotation device. The Act also excludes vessels documented by the United States Coast Guard from the requirement of being numbered. The exhausts of all boats are required to be muffled to meet specific noise level standards, with an exception for boats documented by the U.S. Coast Guard. The use of exhaust stacks is prohibited. The Act also authorizes noise level tests.
This Act amends o.c.G.A. Sections 52-7-3, 52-7-4, and 52-7-10.
Effective March 28, 1988.
TITLE 53 WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES
Act 1339; HB 1250
This Act clarifies that, with regard to a renunciation of a succession of an interest in property, an interest in property shall include any powers over or rights with respect to such property. The Act further provides for the time limit for filing the written instrument renouncing the interest and specifies the county in which the instrument is to be filed if the interest relates to real property, provides that an attempted renunciation shall operate as a transfer of the interest, clarifies that these provisions do not alter the duty or responsibility of a fiduciary, and provides that precatory expressions in a renunciation shall have no legal effect.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 53-2-115.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1280; HB 670
This Act authorizes the judge of the probate court to require an executor or administrator to post a bond for a period greater than one year if necessary and provides that the surety on such bond shall not be relieved of liability merely because of the expiration of the term of the bond but shall be subject to other provisions of law for the discharge of a surety applicable to other bonds. The Act also changes certain procedures with regard
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TITLE 53 (continued)
to the mismanagement or default of an executor or administrator and with regard to settlements before the probate court. The court is authorized to proceed with a settlement without the appearance of the administrator or executor if such executor or administrator fails or refuses to appear. The settlement may be enforced by judgment, writ of fieri facias, execution, or attachment for contempt.
The Act enacts o.c.G.A. Section 53-7-32.1 and amends O.C.G.A. Sections 53-7-148, 53-7-163, and 53-7-164.
Effective July 1, 1988.
Act 1136; HB 598
This Act provides that if a will was executed in another state and is valid in Georgia and under the laws of the state where the will was executed the executor would not be required to file inventories and returns or is otherwise relieved of the reporting requirements by expression of the will, then the will shall be construed as dispensing with the necessity of filing inventories and returns in Georgia if there is no injury to creditors or third persons.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 53-7-79.
Effective July 1, 1988, and applicable to proceedings commenced on and after that date.
Act 1250; HB 1435
This Act provides a new standard of care for executors and trustees in making investment decisions and specifies certain factors to be considered in such decisions. The Act further provides that individual investments may be considered as part of an overall investment strategy and specifies a method for determining the propriety of an investment decision.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 53-8-2.
Effective March 31, 1988.
Act 1465; HB 1151
This Act authorizes the termination of an irrevocable executory trust upon certain findings of the court having jurisdiction over such trust and authorizes the court to distribute the proceeds of the trust. The court is also authorized to divide a trust into one or more single trusts or to consolidate two or more trusts into a single trust under certain specified circumstances. The Act also repeals the provision relating to persons who may
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TITLE 53 (continued) create trusts and persons for whom trusts may be created.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 53-12-3 and repeals O.C.G.A. Section 53-12-25.
Effective July 1, 1988. Act 1147; HB 1251
This Act allows an administrator or executor of an estate, unless specifically provided otherwise in the will, to receive commissions on debts, legacies, and distributive shares paid to himself in the same manner as commissions to which he would be entitled under the terms of the will or applicable law on such items paid to others. The Act will not apply to wills executed before its effective date or to the administration of an estate which began prior to its effective date.
The Act amends o.c.G.A. Section 53-6-144.
Effective March 28, 1988.
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INDEX

Bill

- A-

ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES-Disposition of abandoned vehicles and parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1471 79 Notices and information; law enforcement agencies; owners; liens ............................. SB 442 78

ABORTION-Parental Notification Act ........... SB 621 25

ACCOUNTANTS--

Registration of offices; reports;

sanctions; working papers;

confidential

communications;

continuing education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1352 83

State Board of

Accountancy;

continuation ...................... HB 1454 82

ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY

SYNDROME (AIDS)--

Testing;

reports;

records;

counseling; crimes; sentencing;

juveniles; marriage licenses;

penal institutions; anatomical

gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1281 53

ACTS--

Georgia

Laws;

editorial,

compilation, and

indexing

services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1223 49

Local laws; terms of municipal

officers elected in 1986 .......... SB 625 44

Population bills; definition . . . . . . . . HB 1872 48

IAD VALOREM TAXES--

I Alternative tax deferral for the

elderly in counties of 550,000

or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 533 102

Collection of municipal taxes by

county tax commissioner or tax

receiver and tax collector;

contracts; assessment;

compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1200 104

Counties; school lunches; purchase

of food ........................... HB 1785 103

County boards of equalization;

members; selection;

qualifications .................... HB 1278 103

County boards of equalization;

members and alternates ............ HB 1465 103

County tax digests; review and

equalization;

Ad

Valorem

Assessment Review Commission;

creation .......................... HB 1279 104

Homestead

exemptions

for

individuals over certain ages;

referendum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 778 102

Municipalities;

municipal

development authorities . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1785 103

Preferential

assessment

of

agricultural property; transfer

to a relative ..................... HB 1464 102

Public

utilities; local

assessments ....................... HB 337 101

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE--

Contested cases; findings of fact;

statement of facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 841

Day-care centers; employees'

records checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1216

Department of Medical Assistance;

hearings; administrative

decisions ......................... HB 1239

Licenses to practice medicine or

dentistry;

contested cases;

stays ............................. HB 1456

111 107: 107 111

ADOPTION--

Health insurance coverage . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1527 59

Special needs children; payments

to

licensed child-placing

agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1363 107

Visitation rights of grandparents ... HB 1434 34

ADVERTISING--

Optometrists; trade names . . . . . . . . . . . HB 816 85

Telephone numbers

with.

976

prefixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1497 10

ADVISORY BOARD ON SPACE
MANAGEMENT-Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PROGRAMS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND
THE HEARING IMPAIRED-Creation ............................ SB 318 51

AGENTS-Georgia Athlete Agents Regulatory Act of 1988 ....................... SB 423 83

AGRICULTURE--

Ad valorem taxes; preferential

assessment of agricultural

property; transfer to a relative .. HB 1464 102

Farm wineries; sales on Sunday . . . . . . HB 1558 3

Georgia Agricultural Exposition

Authority;

membership

of

officers and employees in the

Employees' Retirement System of

Georgia ........................... HB 305 96

Georgia Agrirama Development

Authority; members; expenses;

travel costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 303 1

Georgia Agrirama Development

Authority;

membership

of

officers and employees in the

Employees' Retirement System of

Georgia ........................... HB 896 96

Georgia

Building

Authority

(Markets); membership ............. SB 419 108

Grain

dealers;

financial

statements;

audits;

certification;

records of

unlicensed persons ................ SB 440 2

Liability in pesticide, plant

growth regulator, or fertilizer

contamination cases; proof . . . . . . . . HB 1518 1

Livestock running at large;

sheriffs' fees for impoundment .... HB 1806 3

Nuisances; agricultural facilities

and operations .................... SB 570 79

Office of Rural Development;

creation .......................... HB 1260 110

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Seed Advisory

Conunittee;

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

Seed

Development Conunission;

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

State Soil and Water Conservation

Conunittee; contracts; grants ...... HB 1401 1

State Soil and Water Conservation

Conunittee; name changed to

"State

Soil

and Water

Conservation Conunission" . . . . . . . . . . HB 1402 1

Tobacco treated with certain

pesticides;

detention and

condemnation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1266 12

Water; permits;

farm uses;

priority during water shortages ... HB 1543 16

AIDS-Sex education and AIDS prevention instruction in schools; health services .......................... SB 352 36

AIRPORTS-Sale or lease to foreign citizens
or businesses prohibited . . . . . . . . . . HB 1238 5

ALARMS--

Burglar and fire

alarms;

electronic security systems ....... SB 630 68

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES--

Duty of seller to verify age of

purchaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1322 2

Farm wineries; sales on Sunday .. .... HB 1558 3

Furnishing alcoholic beverages to

minors; custodial parents; civil

actions ........................... HB 1123 114

Liability of person selling,

furnishing, or serving or

property owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1495 115

Nude and sexual conduct where sold .. HB 516 3

Sale on Sunday in stadiums,

coliseums, auditoriums, eating

establishments, and special

entertainment districts . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1848 2

Stone

Mountain

Memorial

Association; alcoholic beverage

sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1347 14

ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES-Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1470 72

ALLIGATORS--
Alligators; alligator products, meat, and eggs .................... SB 594 45

AMUSEMENT RIDE SAFETY ACT-Liability insurance; exemptions; cessation of rides; actions; penal ties ......................... HB 1364 64

ANATOMICAL GIFTS--

Acquired Inununodeficiency Syndrome

(AIDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1281 53

Documents; witnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1528 87

Heart

transplants; insurance

coverage .......................... SB 604 57

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ANIMALS--

Dangerous Dog

Control

Law;

enactment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1273 4

Livestock running at large;

sheriffs' fees for impoundment .... HB 1806 3

APPALACHIAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT-Additional judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 334 21

APPEAL AND ERROR-Appeals from decisions of State Board of Workers' Compensation to superior court; time . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1438 63 Appeals from decisions of state courts reviewing decisions of magistrate courts; de novo proceedings; exception . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1235 4 Appeals to superior courts; trial without jury; consent ............. SB 492 4 Court of Appeals; preappeal settlement conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 615 21 Death penalty cases; pretrial proceedings; appeals .............. SB 100 34

APPROPRIATIONS--
Department of Medical Assistance;
supplemental for S.F.Y. 1987-88 ... HB 1183 114 Georgia Peace Officer Standards
and Training Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1241 66 S.F.Y. 1987-1988; State of Georgia
General Obligation Debt Sinking
Fund (New) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 216 114 S.F.Y. 1988-1989 ................ .... HB 1277 114 Supplemental for S.F.Y. 1987-88 ..... HB 1267 114

ARBITRATION--

Georgia

Arbitration Code;

enactment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 73 8

ARCHITECTS--

State Board

of

Architects;

continuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1559 83

AREA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

COMMISSIONS--

Metropolitan areas of more than

1,000,000; membership

of

commissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1193 110

ASBESTOS-Actions; limitations; revival ....... SB 649 8 Schools; asbestos management plan ... HB 1404 40

ATHLETE AGENTS-Georgia Athlete Agents Regulatory Act of 1988 ....................... SB 423 83

ATHLETIC EVENTS-Department of Public Safety; Uniform Division; duties at collegiate events ................. SB 417 64 Ticket scalping; service charges .... HB 1724 10

ATTORNEY GENERAL-Membership on boards, commissions, and authorities ................... SB 419 108 Water Well Standards Advisory
Council; representation . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1336 14

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ATTORNEYS--

Marriage and family therapy;

licenses; qualifications;

law

degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1701 83

AUDITORS-Courts; fees assessed as court costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1545 8

AUDITS--

Nonprofit contractors

doing

business with the state ........... HB 1413 113

AUTOMATIC DEFIBRILLATORS--

Use

by emergency medical

technicians and designated first

responders ........................ SB 462 52

AVIATION--

Ad valorem taxes of aircraft . . . . . . . . HB 337 101

Airports; sale or lease to foreign

citizens or business entities

with

substantial

foreign

ownership prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1238 5

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BACON COUNTY-Superior court; terms ............... HB 1540 22

BAD CHECKS-Fees in magistrate courts . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1391 25 Form of notice; magistrates ..... .... HB 1392 27 Parties who may prosecute an action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 556 28 Sheriffs; fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1530 26

I BAIL--

! Misdemeanor-bail

jumping;

out-of-state-bail jumping ......... HB 768 29

Offenses bailable only before a

judge of the superior courts ...... HB 776 33

BANKING AND FINANCE--

Bad checks; form of notice;

magistrates ....................... HB 1392 27

Bad checks; magistrate court fees ... HB 1391 25

Bad checks; parties who may

prosecute an action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 556 28

Bad checks; sheriffs' fees .......... HB 1530 26

Banks and trust companies; boards

of directors; meetings ............ HB 1345 5

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1

Commitments to lend money; writing .. HB 1536 18

Foreclosure fraud ................... SB 647 28

Intangible taxes; exemption; stock

in financial

institutions

reorganized under southern

region interstate banking law ..... HB 1455 104

Interest and usury; transactions

of $250,000.00 or more; written

contracts ......................... HB 1416 6

Moneys provided in connection with

a dwelling; misrepresenting as a

loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 648 10

Small

minority

business

development corporations;

creation .......................... HB 1310 5

Trust companies; fiduciary funds

awaiting

investment

or

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distribution; obligations; fees; disclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1162 5 Trusts; investments; "prudent person"; liability ................ HB 1435 117

BANKRUPTCY-Exemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 510 87

BASTARD-Term replaced in Code by "born out
of wedlock" ....................... HB 1612 34

BILLIARD ROOMS-Licenses ............................ HB 1496 84

BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY-Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

BOATS--

Lake Sidney Lanier; marine

toilets; discharge into lake

prohibited; registration.

of

vessels ........................... HB 308 14

Numbering;

noise

muffling;

personal flotation devices ........ HB 1596 116

BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL
SAFETY ACT-Exemption; liquid propane gas pressure vessels .................. HB 1576 63

BONDS-Counties of not less than 250,000 nor more than 400,000; bond proceeds and contracts ............ SB 537 70 Counties of 500,000 or more; bond election dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1218 69

BRANTLEY COUNTY-Superior court; terms ............... HB 1540 22

BRUNSWICK, CITY OF--

Brunswick

Port

Authority;

acquisition of property by

Georgia Ports Authority . . . . . . . . . . . SB 502 115

BRUNSWICK PORT AUTHORITY-Acquisition of property by Georgia Ports Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 502 115

BUILDINGS AND HOUSING--

Burglar and fire

alarms;

electronic security systems ....... SB 630 68

Construction Activity Prohibition

on Abandoned Landfills Act of

1988; deeds; notices .............. HB 435 7

Discrimination in housing . . . . . . . . . . . HB 430 7

Georgia

Residential Finance

Authority; multifamily rental

units;

mortgage

credit

certificates; allocation;

co-insurance ...................... SB 479 6

Handicapped parking facilities and

spaces; standards; renovations .... SB 608 50

Housing authorities; cooperation

with urban residential finance

authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1499 6

Moneys provided in connection with

a dwelling; misrepresenting as a

loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 648 10

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Road and highway projects;

relocation assistance; uniform

land acquisition policies ......... HB 1768 54

Smoke

detectors;

sleeping

accommodations;

construction

prior to 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 311 45

State Housing Trust Fund for the

Homeless

Act;

enactment;

commission; trust fund . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1339 7

State Office of Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 479 6

Unfit for human habitation or

health hazard; unincorporated

areas of counties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1650 80

Urban

Residential

Finance

Authorities

for

Large

Municipalities (400,000 or

more); members; powers; audits .... HB 1501 67

BURGLAR ALARMS--

Installation by counties and

municipalities on

private

property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . SB 630 68

BUS AND RAIL VEHICLE PASSENGER

SAFETY ACT--

Rail

vehicle

hijacking;

explosives; weapons ............... HB 1629 30

BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAXES AND FEES--
Billiard room licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1496 84 Counties; criteria .................. HB 1657 66

BUTTERFLY-Tiger swallowtail; official state butterfly ......................... SB 449 108

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CAPITOL-Committee to supervise grounds;
membership ........................ SB 419 108

CARNIVAL RIDE SAFETY ACT--

Certificates of

inspection;

~ermits; accident reports;

insurance; exemptions; actions;

penalties ......................... SB 544 64

CARROLL COUNTY-Superior court; terms ............... HB 1427 21

CELLULAR PHONES--

Emergency

"911" calls; fees

prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 484 94

CEMETERIES-Counties authorized to preserve and protect abandoned cemeteries .. HB 1594 67

CENSUS-Population bills; definition . . . . . . . . HB 1872 48
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS-Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act of 1988; enactment . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1324 84

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CHILD CUSTODY--

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction

Acti

definitions;

"custody

proceeding"; "state" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1509 35

Visitation rights; custodial

parent; notice of change of

address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1294 35

CHILDREN--

Abortion; Parental Notification

Act ............................... SB 621 25

Adoption; health

insurance

coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1527 59

Adoption; special needs children;

payments

to

licensed

child-placing agencies ............ HB 1363 107

Alcoholic beverages; duty to

verify age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1322 2

Child

abuse;

reports;

child-counseling and child

service organization personnel;

photographs ............. , ......... HB 1355 35

Child labor; employment; hours;

injunctions ....................... HB 1361 71

Child labor; school vacation

months; care of lawns, gardens,

and shrubbery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1752 70

Commission on Children and Youth;

creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1371 108

County child abuse protocol

committees; composition . . . . . . . . . . . SB 640 34

Day-care centers; employees'

records checks ................ .... HB 1216 107

Furnishing alcoholic beverages to

minors; custodial parents; civil

actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1123 114

Group day-care homes and day-care

centers; space requirements;

additional children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1306 107

"Illegitimate"; "bastard"; and

derivations replaced by "born

out of wedlock" in Code . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1612 34

Minor child drug screening program .. SB 641 70

Missing Children Information

Center; definition; age ........... HB 228 65

Motor vehicle child passenger

restraining systems ............... HB 71 77

Visitation rights of grandparents ... HB 1434 34

CHIROPRACTORS--
Georgia Board of Chiropractic
Examiners; continuation ........... HB 1349 82 Recommending use of vitamins,
minerals, and food supplements .... HB 1243 84

CITIES-See Municipal Corporations or
Local Government

CIVIL PRACTICE-Alcoholic beverages; liability of person selling, furnishing, or serving or property owner ......... HB 1495 115 Asbestos actions; limitation of actions; revival .................. SB 649 8
Auditors and special masters; fees assessed as court costs . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1545 8
Civil actions for damages for
willful damage or theft of personal property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1538 115

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Family violence;

petitions;

allegations ....................... HB 1399 35

Foreign money judgments; filing

fees; clerks of superior courts ... HB 1635 9

Furnishing alcoholic beverages to

minors; custodial parents; civil

actions ........................... HB 1123 114

Georgia Administrative Procedure

Act; contested cases; findings

of fact; statement of facts . . . . . . . HB 841 111

Georgia

Arbitration Code;

enactment .......................... SB 73 8

Habeas corpus death penalty cases;

judicial assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 99 21

Influencing witnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1577 29

Production of documents or things;

confidentiality; mental illness,

mental retardation, and alcohol

and drug treatment ................ HB 1301 9

Seat belts; damages; evidence . . . . . . . HB 751 77

Subpoenas; enforcement; attachment

for contempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1292 45

CIVIL RIGHTS-Housing discrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 430 7

COMMERCE AND TRADE--

Business and occupational license

taxes and fees of counties;

criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1657 66

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1

Commodities

and

commodity

contracts; regulation; commodity

merchants; precious metals . . . . . . . . HB 1366 12

Consumer Advisory

Board;

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

Fair Business Practices Act of

1975; actions; injunctions;

damages; procedures; appeals;

investigative demands;

civil

penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1405 11

Fair Business Practices Act of

1975; moneys provided in

connection with a dwelling;

misrepresenting as a loan . . . . . . . . . SB 648 10

Fair Business Practices Act of

1975; promotional schemes;

vacations; prizes ................. HB 1370 10

Fair Business Practices Act of

1975; telephone numbers with 976

prefixes; advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1497 10

Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World

Congress Center Authority;

contracts; local trade and

convention centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1035 13

Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World

Congress Center Authority; domed

stadium; powers; bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1691 12

Georgia Securities Act of 1973;

investment

advisers

and

investment

adviser

representatives; regulation . . . . . . . HB 1566 12

Georgia State warehouse Act; books

and records; licenses; financial

statements; audits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 441 11

Grain

dealers;

financial

statements;

records

of

unlicensed persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 440 2

Investment advisers and investment

adviser representatives;

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regulation ........................ HB 1566 12

Motor vehicle dealers;

new

vehicles; registration and place

of business ....................... SB 458 73

Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act;

subleases of motor vehicles;

motor vehicles for hire ........... HB 1449 9

Multilevel distribution companies;

regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1565 11

Nonprofit

contractors doing

business with the state; audits;

financial statements .............. HB 1413 113

Optometrists; advertising; trade

names ............................. HB 816 85

Public works contracts; bid bonds ... HB 636 18

Small

minority

business

development corporations;

creation .......................... HB 1310 5

Ticket scalping; service charges .... HB 1724 10

Tobacco treated with certain

pesticides;

detention and

condemnation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1266 12

Trademarks and service marks;

counties and municipalities;

service mark registration;

liquidated damages ................ SB 558 11

COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND
YOUTH-Creation ............................ HB 1371 108

COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE
COOPERATION-Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

COMMODITIES--

Regulation

of

commodities,

commodity contracts, commodity

merchants, futures, and precious

metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1366 12

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT
OF-Continuation ........................ SB 4 75 10 9 Office of Rural Development; Advisory Committee on Rural Development; creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1260 110 State Mapping and Land Records Modernization Advisory Board ...... SB 437 110

COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND
DEVELOPMENT ACT-Enactment; grants to boards of education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1488 110

COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS--
Continuation ........................ HB 1349 82
Informed consent; rules and regulatior,s; notic,;,., .............. SB 367 52
Licenses to practice medicine; stays in contested cases . . . . . . . . . . HB 1456 111

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL

RESOURCES--

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1

Forests; permits for burning . . . . . . . . HB 34 17

Georgia Hazardous waste Management

Act; designated hazardous waste;

definitions;

rules

and

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proceedings;

releases into the environment ..... HB 1563 16

Georgia Hazardous Waste Management

Authority; membership ............. SB 419 108

Georgia Hazardous Waste Management

Authority; projects; powers of

Department of Industry and

Trade;

liability; fees;

assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , .. SB 597 17

Georgia Underground Storage Tank

Act; enactment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1851 16

Jekyll

Island--State

Park

Authority; sale of real property

prohibited; exception . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1365 112

Oil or hazardous materials; spills

or

releases;

reports;

proceedings; penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 775 13

Pesticide, plant growth regulator,

or fertilizer contamination

cases; liability; proof . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1518

Professional forestry; definition;

State Board of Registration for

Foresters; membership; powers;

licenses; funds; continuation . . . . . SB 550 15

Sewage; vessels on Lake Sidney

Lanier;

marine

toilets;

discharge into lake prohibited . . . . HB 308 14

Solid waste disposal site permits;

distance from county line . . . . . . . . . HB 862 15

Solid waste disposal site permits;

national historic monuments ....... SB 453 17

Solid Waste Management Act; solid

waste from outside the state;

Environmental

Protection

Division; powers; funds; Solid

Waste Management Trust Fund;

special solid waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 66-7 18

Southeast Interstate Low-Level

Radioactive waste Management

Compact; withdrawal of party

state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 518 16

State Soil and Water Conservation

Committee; contracts; grants ...... HB 1401

State Soil and Water Conservation

Committee; name changed to

"State

Soil

and Water

Conservation Commission" .......... HB 1402

Stone

Mountain

Memorial

Association; alcoholic beverage

sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1347 14

Stone

Mountain

Memorial

Association;

sale of real

property prohibited; exception . . . . HB 1365 112

Submerged cultural resources ........ SB 503 13

Water; permits; farm uses; rates;

modifications; priority during

water shortages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1543 16

Water Well Standards Act of 1985;

Attorney General; duties; water

well contractors;

licenses;

distance between wells and

septic tanks; variances . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1336 14

CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE

OF GEORGIA--

Summaries of

constitutional

amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

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CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY

PROHIBITION ON ABANDONED

LANDFILLS ACT

OF 1988--

Enactment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 435

7

CONSUMER ADVISORY BOARD-Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

CONSUMER WARRANTY AGREEMENTS-Electrical or electronic consumer products .......................... SB 589 56

CONSUMERS' UTILITY COUNSEL-Attachment of office; personnel; repeal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1605 94

CONTRACTS--

Commissioner of corrections ......... SB 472 80

Commitments to lend money ........... HB 1536 18

Commodities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1366 12

County and municipal multiyear

lease, purchase, and lease

purchase contracts; contracts

with

private

nonprofit

organizations for location of

new industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1550 68

Department of Transportation;

contracts; site examinations;

subsurface conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1781 54

Interest and usury; transactions

of $250,000.00 or more; written

contracts ..................... .... HB 1416 6

Multilevel distribution companies ... HB 1565 11

Public works; bid bonds; actions .... HB 636 18

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES--

Cocaine;

cocaine

mixtures;

morphine;

opium; marijuana;

possession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 109 31

Imitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1203 31

Minor child drug screening program . . SB 641 70

Seized currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 561 31

CORONERS--
Fee system; training course; expense allowance;
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1707 90 Fees; abolition of office by local
law with referendum; medical
examiners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1350 90 Medical examiner; definition . . . . . . . . HB 1362 90 vacancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 409 23

CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS,

AND ASSOCIATIONS--

Banks and trust companies; boards

of directors; meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1345 5

Charitable

corporations,

associations, and entities;

office buildings; development

authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1303 69

Charitable

corporations,

organizations, and entities;

regulation; fund raisers . . . . . . . . . . HB 1324 84

Corporations;

business

and

nonprofit; failure or refusal to

file annual reports; penalties;

involuntary dissolution . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1631 20

Derivative actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1272 19

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Directors and officers; borrowing ... HB 1272 19

Electric membership corporations

and

foreign

electric

cooperatives;

officers

and

directors; standard of care;

liability; indemnification . . . . . . . . SB 536 93

Georgia Business corporation Code;

revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1272 19

Georgia Revised Uniform Limited

Partnership Act; enactment . . . . . . . . HB 924 20

Insurable interest of publicly

owned corporations in lives of

directors,

officers, and

employees ......................... HB 1589 57

Mergers, business combinations,

and consolidations of resident

domestic corporations with

interested shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1571 19

Nonprofit associations; safety or

sports programs; liability ........ HB 1335 114

Professional

corporations;

shareholders to be active

practitioners in corporation . . . . . . HB 1302 20

Secretary of State; fees;

state-wide county computerized

information network for access

to corporate records; clerks of

superior courts ................... HB 1444 19

Small

minority

business

development corporations;

creation .......................... HB 1310 5

Takeovers ........................... HB 1571 19

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT J1 UDGES--
Creation ............................ SB 432 23

COUNCIL OF PROBATE COURT
JUDGES OF GEORGIA-Creation ............................ SB 411 24

COUNCIL OF STATE COURT JUDGES
OF GEORGIA-Creation ............................ SB 432 23

COUNCIL OF SUPERIOR COURT
JUDGES-Death penalty habeas corpus cases; judicial assistance ............... SB 99 21

COUNTIES--

Ad valorem taxes; school lunches;

purchase of food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1785 103

Airports; sale or lease to foreign

citizens or

businesses

prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1238 5

Annual report of local government

finances to be filed with

Department of Community Affairs ... HB 1420 69

Billiard room licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1496 84

Bond election date in counties of

550,000 or more ................... HB 1218 69

Bond proceeds and contracts in

counties of not less than

250,000 nor more than 400,000 . . . . . SB 537 70

Burglar and fire

alarms;

electronic security systems;

installation on private property .. SB 630 68

Business and occupational license

taxes and fees; criteria ......... HB 1657 66

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Capital felony prosecutions;

reimbursement of counties for

expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1529 33

Cemeteries;

protection

and

preservation of

abandoned

cemeteries ........................ HB 1594 67

Child abuse protocol committees;

composition ....................... SB 640 34

Ci-vil service systems for county

employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1357 66

Clerks of superior court; judges

of probate courts; sheriffs; tax

commissioners and collectors;

minimum

annual

salaries;

cost-of-living adjustments ........ SB 463 22

Consolidated

city-county

governments; boards of health;

environmental health services

fees .............................. SB 527 51

Contracts for public works; bid

bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 636 18

Coroners; fee system; training

course;

expense allowance;

transportation .................... HB 1707 90

County boards and departments of

health in counties of 550,000 or

more; retirement .................. SB 87 95

County boards of equalization;

additional alternate members;

selection of members from jury

lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1465 103

County boards of equalization;

members; selection;

qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1278 103

County boards of family and

children services; nominees for

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1189 106

County correctional institutions;

wardens; police power . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 476 81

County officials; candidates;

Ethics in Government Act .......... SB 564 44

County probation systems in

counties of 250,000 or more to

become part of state-wide

probation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1476 82

County real property; sale;

recreational set-aside property ... HB 1192 67

County surveyors; qualifications .... HB 1675 67

County tax digests; review and

equalization;

Ad

Valorem

Assessment Review Commission;

creation .......................... HB 1279 104

Dangerous Dog Control Law ........... HB 1273 4

Department of Administrative

Services; services for local

political subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1297 108

Development authorities; office

buildings

for

charitable

corporations, associations, or

entities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1303 69

Excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and

accommodations; counties of more

than 500,000; domed stadium . . . . . . . HB 1554 106

Housing authorities; cooperation

with urban residential finance

authorities ....................... HB 1499 6

Insurance premiums taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1160 56

Jails

and

correctional

institutions;

grants;

cooperative agreements ............ SB 546 80

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Judges of the probate courts;

county surveyors; coroners; tax

commissioners, receivers, and

collectors; vacancies; personnel .. SB 409 23

Law library; judges of the probate

courts; Official Code of Georgia

Annotated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 412 24

Lease of property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1678 54

Magistrate courts; judges; minimum

salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 197 24.

Metropolitan area planning and

development commissions; areas

of more than 1,000,000;

membership of commissions . . . . . . . . . HB 1193 110

Multiyear lease, purchase, and

lease purchase

contracts;

contracts with private nonprofit

organizations for location of

new industry ...................... HB 1550 68

Municipal taxes; collection by

county tax commissioner or tax

receiver and tax collector;

contracts ......................... HB 1200 104

Open meetings ....................... SB 394 111

Open records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 435 113

Police and fire vehicles; lights;

permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1743 78

Population bills; definition ....... HB 1872 48

Public works contracts; counties

of more than 150,000 in any

metropolitan statistical area of

not less than 260,000 nor more

than 360,000 .................. .... HB 1567 67

Roads;

relocation assistance;

uniform land

acquisition

policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1768 54

Service marks; registration . . . . . . . . . SB 558 11

Solid waste disposal site permits;

distance from county line ......... HB 862 15

State-wide county computerized

information network; access to

corporate records ................. HB 1444 19

Tax commissioners, receivers, and

collectors; vacancies; personnel .. SB 485 103

Tax commissioners, receivers, and

collectors; vacancies; personnel .. SB 409 23

Trade and convention centers;

contracts ......................... HB 1035 13

:OURT OF APPEALS-Preappeal settlement conferences; procedure; judges ................. HB 615 21 Reports ............................. SB 419 108 Reports; advance reports; rules; forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1731 112

:CURTS--

Appeals to superior courts; trial

without jury; consent . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 492 4

Auditors and special masters; fees

assessed as court costs . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1545 8

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1

Court of Appeals; preappeal

settlement conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 615 21

Court of Appeals; reports ........... SB 419 108

Court of Appeals; reports; advance

reports; rules; forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1731 112

Death penalty habeas corpus cases;

requests

for

judicial

assistance; The Council of

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Superior Court Judges . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 99 21

Family violence;

protective

orders; enforcement; duties of

sheriffs and law enforcement

officers . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1406 36

Fines; community service . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 470 32

Fines and forfeited bonds;

payments to Sheriffs' Retirement

Fund of Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 719 100

Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident

Reparations Act; jurisdiction of

courts to try violations .......... HB 1570 60

Grand juries; indictment and

appearance of members of

municipal governing authorities ... HB 1425 89

Grand juries; lists of persons who

hinder, obstruct, or interfere

with a sheriff, constable, or

other officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1531 26

Intimidating,

impeding,

or

obstructing jurors or court

officers; penalties ............... HB 1479 30

Juries; expense allowance; court

bailiffs; compensation ............ SB 516 25

Juvenile

courts;

abortion;

Parental Notification Act ......... SB 621 25

Juvenile

courts;

Acquired

Immunodeficiency

Syndrome;

testing; reports; records;

counseling; crimes; sentencing . . . . HB 1281 53

Magistrate courts; abatement of

nuisances

in unincorporated

areas ......................... .... HB 1650 80

Magistrate courts; appeals . . . . . . . . . . HB 1235 4

Magistrate courts; bad checks;

form of notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1392 27

Magistrate courts; judges; minimum

salaries .......................... SB 197 24

Magistrate courts; penalties;

Peace Officer and Prosecutor

Training Fund ..................... HB 1202 26

Magistrate courts; postjudgment

interrogatories;

unpaid

judgments; fees; bad check

citations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1391 25

Magistrate courts; The Council of

Magistrate

Court Judges;

creation .......................... SB 432 23

Probate courts; judges; minimum

annual salaries; cost-of-living

adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 463 22

Probate courts; judges; training;

expenses .......................... SB 413 23

Probate courts; judges; vacancies;

clerks ............................ SB 409 23

Probate courts; Judges of the

Probate Courts Retirement Fund

of Georgia; benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 15 99

Probate courts; Judges of the

Probate Courts Retirement Fund

of Georgia; commissioners . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

Probate courts; jurisdiction;

misdemeanor game and fish cases ... HB 1647 24

Probate courts; jury trials in

counties of more than 100,000 . . . . . SB 411 24

Probate courts; jury trials in

counties of more than 100,000 ..... SB 412 24

Probate courts; jury trials in

counties of more than 100,000 ..... SB 413 23

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Probate courts; Official Code of

Georgia Annotated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 412 24

Probate courts; The Council of

Probate Court Judges of Georgia;

creation .......................... SB 411 24

Sheriffs; fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1530 26

Sheriffs; fees for impounding

stray livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1806 3

Sheriffs; honorary office of

sheriff emeritus; creation . . . . . . . . HB 1797 26

Sheriffs; minimum annual salaries;

cost-of-living adjustments . . . . . . . . SB 463 22

State courts; appeals from

decisions reviewing decisions of

magistrate courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1235 4

State

courts;

bailiffs;

compensation;

jurors; expense

allowance ......................... SB 516 25

State courts; fines and forfeited

bonds ............................. HB 719 100

State courts; The Council of State

Court

Judges

of Georgia;

creation .......................... SB 432 23

Superior Court Clerks' Retirement

Fund of Georgia; retirement

benefits .......................... SB 7 99

Superior Court Judges Retirement

Fund of Georgia; trustees ......... SB 419 108

Superior Court Judges Retirement

System; trustees .................. SB 419 108

Superior courts; Appalachian

Judicial

Circuit; additional

judge ......................... .... SB 334 21

Superior courts; appeals from

decisions of State Board of

Workers' Compensation; time . . . . . . . HB 1438 63

Superior courts; appeals from

inferior courts; jury; consent .... SB 492 4

Superior courts; bailiffs; jurors;

compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 516 25

Superior courts; capital felony

prosecutions; reimbursement of

counties for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1529 33

Superior courts; child abuse

protocol committees; composition .. SB 640 34

Superior courts; clerks; closing

office during lunch in counties

of fewer than 10,000; inclement

weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1298 23

Superior courts; clerks; fees;

petitions alleging

family

violence;

foreign money

j udgrnents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1635 9

Superior

courts;

clerks;

guardianships

over property;

filing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1557 so

Superior courts; clerks; minimum

annual salaries; cost-of-living

adjustments ....................... SB 463 22

Superior courts; clerks; records

of sex criminal convictions ....... HB 1429 22

Superior

courts;

clerks;

state-wide county computerized

information network; access to

corporate records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1444 19

Superior courts; Coweta Judicial

Circuit; terms; Carroll County .... HB 1427 21

Superior

courts;

district

attorneys' investigators;

retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 24 95

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Superior

courts;

District

Attorneys Retirement Fund of

Georgia; trustees ................. SB 419 10

Superior

courts;

District

Attorneys' Retirement System;

trustees .......................... SB 419 10

Superior courts; honorary office

of sheriff emeritus; creation . . . . . HB 1797 2

Superior courts; Jackson County;

terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1639 2

Superior courts; offenses bailable

only before a judge of the

superior courts; courts of

inquiry; schedules; appeal bonds .. HB 776 3

Superior courts; sessions outside

county site in certain counties ... HB 1325 2:

Superior courts; sheriffs; fees ..... HB 1530 21

Superior courts; sheriffs; fees

for impounding stray livestock .... HB 1806

Superior

courts;

sheriffs;

honorary office of sheriff

emeritus .......................... HB 1797 2

Superior courts; sheriffs; minimum

annual salaries; cost-of-living

adjustments ....................... SB 463 2

Superior

courts;

Sheriffs'

Retirement Fund of Georgia;

fines and forfeited bonds . . . . . . . . . HB 719 10

Superior courts; Stone Mountain

Judicial Circuit;

additional

judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1670 2

Superior courts; Superior Court

Clerks' Retirement Fund of

Georgia; commissioners ............ SB 419 10

Superior courts; superior Court

Clerks' Retirement Fund of

Georgia; retirement benefits . . . . . . SB 7 9

Superior courts; Waycross Judicial

Circuit; terms .................... HB 1540 2

Supreme Court; death penalty

cases; pretrial review ............ SB 100 3

Supreme Court; reports .............. SB 419 10

Supreme Court; reports; advance

reports; rules; forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 17 31 11

Witness fees for law enforcement

officers .......................... HB 1292 4

COWETA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT-Terms; Carroll County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1427 2

CRIMES AND OFFENSES-Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
(AIDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1281 5 Bad checks; citations; magistrate
court fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1391 2 Bad checks; form of notice;
magistrates ....................... HB 1392 2 Bad checks; parties who may
prosecute an action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 556 2 Bad checks; sheriffs; fees . . . . . . . . . . HB 1530 2 Bail; offenses bailable only
before a judge of the superior
courts ............................ HB 776 3 Bail jumping; misdemeanor-bail
jumping; out-of-state-bail
jumping ........................... HB 768 2 Bus and Rail Vehicle Passenger
Safety Act; rail vehicle
hijacking; explosives; weapons .... HB 1629 3

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Capital felony prosecutions;

reimbursement of counties for

expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1529 33

Child

abuse;

reports;

child-counseling and child

service organization personnel;

photographs ....................... HB 1355 35

Civil actions for willful damage

or theft of personal property . . . . . HB 1538 115

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1

Controlled substances; imitations ... HB 1203 31

Controlled substances; seized

currency;

deposit

in

interest-bearing

account;

photographs, photocopies, or

video tapes as evidence . . . . . . . . . . . SB 561 31

Controlled

substances

and

dangerous

drugs; cocaine;

cocaine mixtures; morphine;

opium; marijuana; possession . . . . . . SB 109 31

Criminal

history records;

dissemination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 312 65

Damage to property subject to a

security interest; penalties ...... HB 1431 28

Death penalty; habeas corpus

cases; judicial assistance ........ SB 99 21

Death penalty; persons not to be

executed; pleas of guilty but

mentally retarded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 878 33

Death penalty; persons required to

be present at

executions;

witnesses ......................... SB 471 32

Death penalty; pretrial review;

demand for trial .................. SB 100 34

Drugs; minor child drug screening

program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 641 70

False identification documents ...... SB 511 27

Family

violence; definition;

arrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1407 32

Family violence; domestic violence

orders; violations; penalties ..... HB 1400 36

Family violence;

petitions;

allegations ....................... HB 1399 35

Family violence; petitions; filing

fees; clerks of superior courts ... HB 1635 9

Family violence; programs and

shelters; licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1450 36

Family violence;

protective

orders; enforcement ............... HB 1406 36

Fines; community service ............ SB 470 32

Firearms; carrying; exemption from

prohibition

for full-time

officials ......................... SB 586 30

Firearms; school

security

personnel ......................... HB 1404 40

Foreclosure fraud ................... SB 647 28

Hazing students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1662 26

Housing discrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 430 7

Influencing witnesses; threats of

injury

to

employmt,ui:;

administrative proceedings . . . . . . . . HB 1577 29

Intimidating,

impeding,

or

obstructing jurors or court

officers; penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1479 30

Habitual violators of traffic

laws; penal ties ................... HB 1337 75

Health records; destruction,

alteration, or falsification . . . . . . HB 1598 29

Multilevel distribution companies ... HB 1565 11

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Nude or sexual conduct where

alcoholic beverages are sold . . . . . . HB 516 3

Obstructing or hindering a

firefighter; penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1436 28

Pandering; solicitation of sodomy;

solicitation of person under 17;

penal ties ......................... HB 1221 27

Probation; suspension of sentence;

maximum duration; revocation ...... SB 434 81

Profane or lewd stickers, decals,

or emblems on motor vehicles ...... HB 172 72

Sexual exploitation of children;

sexually explicit conduct;

typographical errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1226 30

Solicitations for telephone calls

to 976 numbers .................... HB 1284 93

Theft by conversion of leased or

rented personal property .......... SB 599 27

Ticket scalping; service charges .... HB 1724 10

Unlawful commercial

fishing;

penalties ......................... HB 912 47

Victims of crime; compensation . . . . . . SB 431 32

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING
COUNCIL-Membership; chairman of Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council ...... SB 430 66

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE--

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

(AIDS); testing; sentencing . . . . . . . HB 1281 53

Arrest; annual training of peace

officers ...................... .... HB 1201

Arrest;

family violence;

661

definitiop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1407 32

Bail jumping ........................ HB 768 29

Bonds and recognizances; offenses

bailable only before a judge of

the superior courts; offenses

bailable before a court of

inquiry; schedules; appeal bonds .. HB 776 33

Capital felony prosecutions;

reimbursement of counties for

expenses .......................... HB 1529 33

Criminal history

records;

dissemination ..................... HB 312 65

Death penalty; habeas corpus

cases; judicial assistance ........ SB 99 21

Death penalty; mental competency

to be executed; persons not to

be executed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 878 33

Death penalty; persons required to

be present at

executions;

witnesses ......................... SB 471 32

Death penalty; pretrial review by

the Supreme Court; demand for

trial ............................. SB 100 34

Demand for trial in death penalty

cases; computation of terms ....... SB 100 34

Family violence;

petitions;

allegations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1399 35

Fines; community service . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 470 32

Fines and forfeited bonds;

payments to Sheriffs' Retirement

Fund of Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 719 100

First offenders; criminal history

records; dissemination . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 312 65

Indictment of members of municipal

governing authorities ............. HB 1425 89

Influencing witnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1577 29

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Pleas of insanity or mental

incompetency;

guilty

but

mentally

retarded;

death

penalty; persons not to be

executed; mental competency to

be executed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 878 33

Probation; county

probation

systems in counties of 250,000

or more ........................... HB 14 76 82

Probation; suspension of sentence;

maximum duration; revocation ...... SB 434 81

Probation; transfer of probation

supervision to judicial circuit

in which probationer resides ...... SB 651 81

Subpoenas; enforcement; attachment

for contempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1292 45

Victims of crime; compensation . . . . . . SB 431 32

Witnesses;

prisoners

under

sentence of death; delivery;

procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1627 45

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DANGEROUS DOG CONTROL LAW-Enactment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1273 4

DAY-CARE HOMES AND CENTERS--

Employees; records checks; ,hearing

officers .......................... HB 1216 107

Space requirements;

additional

children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1306 107

DEBTOR AND CREDITOR-Bankruptcy; exemption; public
retirement or pension systems; nonprofit corporations ............ SB 510 87 Commitments to lend money; writing .. HB 1536 18 Foreclosure fraud ................... SB 647 28 Foreign money judgments; filing
fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1635 9 Moneys provided in connection with
a dwelling; misrepresenting as a loan .............................. SB 648 10 State government; prompt payment of debts; interest ................ SB 618 109 Tax sales; notice to defendant; redemption period; expiration ..... HB 1674 102

DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES--

Moneys provided in connection with

a dwelling; misrepresenting as a

loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 648 10

Promotional schemes;

vacations;

prizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1370 10

Telephone numbers with 976

prefixes; advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1497 10

DEKALB COUNTY-Superior court; additional judge . . . . HB 1670 21

DENTISTS--

Georgia Board of

Dentistry;

continuation ...................... HB 1349 82

Licenses to practice; contested

cases; stays ...................... HB 1456 111

DENTURES AND DENTAL PROSTHESES-Markings ............................ SB 98 51

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES--
Services for local political subdivisions; reserve fund for new equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1297 108

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS--

Annual report of local government

finances .......................... HB 1420

Community

education

and

development grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1488

Continuation; powers;

duties;

board;

advisory councils;

general provisions ................ SB 475

Office of Rural Development . . . . . . . . . HB 1260

State Mapping and Land Records

Modernization Advisory Board;

creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 437

69 110 I
109 110
110

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES-Health care data system . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 254 51

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE-Domed stadium; powers; land . . . . . . . . . HB 1691 12 Hazardous wastes; powers . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 597 17

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE-Hearings; administrative decisions .. HB 1239 107

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY--

Collegiate athletic events .......... SB 417 64

Records; evidence; photocopies and

computer printouts ............ .... SB 562 74

Uniform Division;

automobile

races; security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1700 65

Uniform Division; process servers ... HB 1523 65

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND
ADULT EDUCATION-Creation ............................ HB 1403 40

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES-Municipal taxes ..................... HB 1785 103 Office buildings for charitable
corporations, associations, or entities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1303 69

DISPOSSESSORY PROCEEDINGS-Suspension of utility service by landlord .......................... SB 248 87

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS--

Abandoned motor vehicles and

parts; disposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1471 79

Investigators;

Employees'

Retirement System of Georgia;

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 24 95

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS RETIREMENT
FUND OF GEORGIA-Trustees ............................ SB 419 108

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM-Trustees ............................ SB 419 108

DOGS--

Dangerous

Dog

Control Law;

enactment ......................... HB 1273 4

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DOMED STADIUM-Excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and
accommodations; counties of more than 500,000; municipalities of more than 400,000 ................. HB 1554 106 Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority; Department of Industry and Trade; powers ..................... HB 1691 12

DOMESTIC RELATIONS--

Adoption; health

insurance

coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1527 59

Adoption; special needs children;

payments

to

licensed

child-placing agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1363 107

Child abuse; county child abuse

protocol committees; composition .. SB 640 34

Child

abuse;

reports;

child-counseling and child

service organization personnel;

photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1355 35

Child custody; Uniform Child

Custody Jurisdiction

Act;

definitions ....................... HB 1509 35

Child custody; visitation rights;

custodial parent; notice of

change of address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1294 35

Child custody; visitation rights;

grandparents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1434 34

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1

Commission on Children and Youth;

creation ...................... .... HB 1371 108

Family

violence; definition;

arrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1407 32

Family violence; domestic violence

orders; violations; penalties ..... HB 1400 36

Family violence;

petitions;

allegations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1399 35

Family violence; petitions; filing

fees; clerks of superior courts ... HB 1635 9

Family violence; programs and

shelters; licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1450 36

Family violence;

protective

orders; enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1406 36

Foster parents and foster

children; liability insurance or

indemnity contracts ............... HB 1546 89

"Illegitimate"; "bastard"; and

derivations replaced by "born

out of wedlock" in Code ........... HB 1612 34

Marriage and family therapy;

licenses;

qualifications; law

degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1701 83

Marriage licenses;

Acquired

Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) .. HB 1281 53

Missing Children Information

Center; definition; age . . . . . . . . . . . HB 228 65

Visitation rights of grandparents;

actions; adoptioqs ................ HB 1434 34

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES--

Contracts with urban residential

finance authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1502 68

Projects;

not for profit

hospitals, skilled nursing

homes, and intermediate care

homes ............................. SB 577 68

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DRIVERS' LICENSES-See Motor Vehicles and Traffic

DRUGS--

Cocaine;

cocaine

mixtures;

morphine;

opium; marijuana;

possession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 109 31 I

Imitation controlled substances ..... HB 1203 31 i

Minor child drug screening prograrn .. SB 641 70

Seized currency ..................... SB 561 31

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EDUCATION--

Asbestos management plans; local

board meetings; local school

superintendents; children in

custody of Department of Human

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1404 40

Certification of professional

personnel; application fees ....... HB 1714 38

Child labor; employment; hours;

injunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1361 71

Child labor; school vacation

months; care of lawns, gardens,

and shrubbery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1752 70

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1

Collegiate athletic

events;

Department of Public Safety;

Uniform Division; duties; costs ... SB 417 64

Community

Education

and

Development Act; enactment;

grants to boards of education..... HB 1488 llO

Cooperative education service

agencies; nonprofit contractors ... HB 1618 ll3

Employees

of

educational

institutions;

Employment

Security Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 491 61

Employees

of schools; voter

registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 508 43

Evaluation of public schools and

school systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 588 38

Georgia

Education Authority

(Schools); membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

Georgia Education

Authority

(University); membership . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

Georgia Grievance Procedure Act;

grievance

procedures

for

certificated personnel ............ SB 638 39

Handicapped children; program

counting; evaluations; training

programs; reports; substitute

teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1404 40

Hazing students prohibited . . . . . . . . . . HB 1662 26

Health insurance fund for

teachers;

local employer's

contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1622 38

Health insurance funds for

teachers and public school

employees; discharge of debts;

checks or drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1491 38

Inter local

risk

management

agencies; sovereign immunity;

excess insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 438 39

Professional development programs;

stipends;

staff development

plans ............................. HB 1539 37

Public School Employees Retirement

System; creditable service ........ SB 221 97

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Public School Employees Retirement

System; postretirement benefit

adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 480 98

Public School Employees Retirement

System;

retirement benefits;

amount ............................ HB 482 98

Public School Employees Retirement

System; retirement with 40 years

of creditable service . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1025 98

Quality Basic Education Act;

full-time equivalent program

counts; annual recalculation of

funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1422 37

Quality Basic Education Program

Task Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 588 38

School bus drivers;

minimum

salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1692 38

School buses; speed limits . . . . . . . . . . HB 1443 75

School lunches; use of county ad

valorem taxes to purchase food .... HB 1785 103

School security

personnel;

f irearrns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1404 40

School year; length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1276 37

Sex education and AIDS prevention

instruction; health services ...... SB 352 36

State Board of Education and State

Department

of

Education;

employees;

membership

in

Employees' Retirement System of

Georgia or Teachers Retirement

System of Georgia; election . . . . . . . HB 1071 94

State Board of Postsecondary

Vocational Education; name

changed; department;

commissioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1403 40

State Board of Postsecondary

Vocational Education changed to

Department of Technical and

Adult Education; references in

retirement laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1779 95

State Medical Education Board;

executive director ................ HB 1483 40

Substitute teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1404 40

Teachers Retirement System of

Georgia; creditable service;

pregnancy; payrnent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 278 97

Teachers Retirement System of

Georgia; creditable

service;

reestablishrnent ................... HB 382 97

Teachers Retirement System of

Georgia; membership; employees

of county school system of

county of 550,000 or more ......... HB 704 96

Teachers Retirement System of

Georgia; "qualified retirement

plan"; postretirement benefit

adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 357 97

Teachers Retirement System of

Georgia; "teacher" redefined;

regional

educational service

agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1321 96

Teachers; unused sick leave;

accumulation and payments;

funding under Quality Basic

Education Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1240 37

Technical and adult education;

board,

commissioner,

and

department established . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1403 40

Tuition equalization grants at

private colleges;

"full-time

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student" .......................... SB 424 39

United Student Aid Funds, Inc.;

loans; investments by insurers .... HB 1247 56

University System of Georgia;

payroll

deductions

for

contributions or dues to

interdisciplinary charitable

associations ...................... HB 1228 39

ELECTIONS--

Absentee

ballots;

absentee

registration cards ................ SB 414

Absentee ballots; persons applying

on behalf of an elector;

delivery of absentee ballots;

assistance ........................ SB 407

Applications for absentee ballots

as

change

of address

notifications ..................... SB 402

Ballot cards; optical scan voting

systems ........................... SB 615

Bond election date in counties of

550,000 or more ................... HB 1218

Certified copy of marriage license

as identification for voter

registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 405

Change of address; oath . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 404

Constitutional amendments;

summaries ......................... SB 419

Ethics in Government Act; campaign

committee

treasurers;

contributions;

campaign

contribution disclosure reports;

financial disclosure statements;

penalties ......................... SB 564

Exit polls; petitions at polls;

campaigning near polls ............ SB 414

Municipal officers elected in

1986; terms; local laws ........... SB 625

Municipal primaries; qualifying by

candidate's agent ................. SB 615

No opposed candidate in a special

or general election ............... sB. 414

Primaries; qualifying

fees;

distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1326

Registration of voters; school

employees; records; closing

books; removal of names upon

requests of electors .............. SB 508

Senate districts 15 and 16;

composition ....................... SB 582

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43 42 42 69 i 42 41 108
44 42 44 42 42 41
43 48

ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATIONS

AND FOREIGN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES--

Officers and directors; standard

of care;

liability;

indemnification ................... SB 536 93

ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS--
Consumer warranty agreements ........ SB 589 56

ELECTRICITY-Suspension of service by landlord ... SB 248 87

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES--

"Advanced

emergency medical

technician"

changed

to

"paramedic"; appeals to superior

courts; age; recertification . . . . . . SB 573 52

Automatic defibrillators; use ....... SB 462 52

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER

"911" SYSTEMS--

Cellular radio telecommunications

systems; fees prohibited . . . . . . . . . . SB 484 94

Maintenance

fees;

enhanced

systems; local governrnents . . . . . . . . HB 218 93

EMINENT DOMAIN-Special masters; fees assessed as court costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1545 8

EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM

OF GEORGIA--

Benefits; cost-of-living increase . . . HB 358 95

County boards and departments of

health in counties of 550,000 or

more; payments by Department of

Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 87 95

District attorneys' investigators;

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 24 95

Georgia Agricultural Exposition

Authority; membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 305 96

Georgia Agrirarna Development

Authority;

membership

of

officers and employees . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 896 96

Georgia Environmental Facilities

Authority; mernbership ............. HB 1046 96

Optional retirement allowances;

divorce;

death of spouse;

alternative benefits .............. SB 129 95

State Board of Education and State

Department

of

Education;

membership of employees . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1071 94

State Board of Postsecondary

Vocational Education changed to

Department of Technical and

Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1779 95

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW--

Income tax refunds; setoffs for

collection of debts ............... SB 490 105

Penalties; fictitious employing

units;

delinquent

filings;

interest;

employees

of

educational institutions .......... SB 491 61

ENGINEERS-State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; continuation; membership ........................ HB 1503 84

E'.t'rt{CS IN GOVERNMENT ACT--

Contributions; campaign committee

treasurers;

campaign

contribution disclosure reports;

financial disclosure statements;

penalties ........................ ,SB 564 44

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EVIDENCE--

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

(AIDS); records; confidential

information ....................... HB 1281 53

Child abuse; photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1355 35

Department of Public Safety;

records;

photocopies

and

computer printouts ................ SB 562 74

Family

violence; petitions;

allegations ...................... . HB 1399 35

Influencing witnesses; threats of

injury

to

employment;

administrative proceedings . . . . . . . . HB 1577 29

Production of documents or things;

confidentiality ................... HB 1301 9

Seat belts;

use;

damages;

introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 751 77

Seized currency; photographs,

photocopies, or video tapes as

evidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 561 31

Subpoenas; enforcement; attachment

for contempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1292 45

Witness fees for law enforcement

officers ......................... . HB 1292 45

Witnesses;

prisoners

under

sentence of death; delivery;

procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1627 45

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FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES ACT

OF 1975--

Actions; injunctions; damages;

procedures;

appeals;

investigative demands;

civil

penalties ........................ HB 1405 11

Moneys provided in connection with

a dwelling; misrepresenting as a

loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 648 10

Promotional schemes; vacations;

prizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1370 10

Telephone numbers with 976

prefixes; advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1497 10

FALSE TEETH-Markings ............................ SB 98 51 I

FAMILY VIOLENCE--

Definition; arrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1407 32

Domestic

violence

orders;

violations; penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1400 36

Petitions; allegations .............. HB 1399 35

Petitions; filing fees; clerks of

superior courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1635 9

Programs and shelters; licensing . . . . HB 1450 36

Protective orders; enforcement . . . . . . HB 1406 36

FANNIN COUNTY-Superior court; additional judge . . . . SB 334 21

FARM WINERIES-Sales on Sunday ..................... HB 1558 3

FARMS-Water use permits; priority during water shortages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1543 16

FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY-Alarm systems ...................... SB 630 68

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Fire department vehicles; red

lights; permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1743 78

Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund;

maximum benefits .................. HB 356 99

Georgia Mutual Aid Act; aid by

public safety officers and

employees of local political

subdivisions in

local

emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1285 69

Hazardous materials or oil spills

or

releases;

reports;

proceedings; penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 775 13

Obstructing or hindering a

firefighter; penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1436 28

Permits for burning woods, lands,

marshes, or vegetation ............ HB 34 17

Smoke

detectors;

sleeping

accommodations;

construction

prior to 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 311 45

FIREARMS--

Buses and rail vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1629 30

Carrying;

exemption

from

prohibition for

full-time

officials ......................... SB 586 30

Firearms dealers; records . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1394 84

School security personnel . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1404 40

FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS--

Alligator meat and eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 594 45

Controlled substances; cocaine;

cocaine mixtures; morphine;

opium; marijuana; possession .. .... SB 109 31

Controlled

substances; seized

currency .......................... SB 561 31

Imitation controlled substances .... HB 1203 31

Minor child drug screening prograrn . . SB 641 70

Optometrists;

pharmaceutical

agents; use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1169 85

FORESTRY--

Fermits for burning ................. HB 34 17

State Board of Registration for

Foresters;

definition;

membership; powers; licenses;

funds; continuation ............... SB 550 15

FORGERY-False identification documents ...... SB 511 27

FUND RAISERS-Georgia Charitable Solicitations
Act of 1988; enactment . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1324 84

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GAME AND FISH-Alligators; alligator products, meat, and eggs; fur dealers; taxidermists;;-; ................... SB 594 45 American shad; Hickory shad; creel or possession limits; Ogeechee River ............................. HB 1611 47 'code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1 Commercial fishing; penalties . . . . . . . HB 912 47 Deer; bag limits; antlerless or either-sex deer hunting ........... HB 1441 46 Deer; reports to General Assembly of deer killed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1694 46

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Fishing with a bow and arrow; Lake

Strom Thurmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1139 47

Honorary fishing licenses for

blind persons; reciprocity . . . . . . . . HB 1244 48

Hunter

education

courses;

nonresident hunting licenses ...... HB .1597 46

Nonresident fishing and small game

hunting licenses; fees ............ HB 1597 46

Oysters and clams; closed seasons ... HB 1794 48

Pen raised quail; field trials;

daylight fluorescent orange

while hunting bears; wild animal

licenses; insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1597 46

Probate courts;

jurisdiction;

misdemeanor game and fish cases ... HB 1647 24

Reciprocal agreements; honorary

hunting and fishing licenses for

persons 65 or older . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1597 46

Red drum; spotted sea trout;

minimum size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1460 47

Sport trotlines; one-half mile

below lock or dam .................. HB 1446 47

GAS-Suspension of service by landlord ... SB 248 87

GENERAL ASSEMBLY--

Code revision ....................... HB 1229 1

Committee

on

Interstate

Cooperation; membership . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

Committees of the Executive or

Judicial Branch; reimbursement

for service ................... .... HB 1196 88

Deer; reports of deer killed . . . . . . . . HB 1694 46

Department

of

Corrections;

additional

confinement

facilities; notices to members .... HB 1689 81

Georgia Legislative Retirement

System; membership; creditable

service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 106 98

Lieutenant Governor; compensation ... HB 1195 88

Local laws; municipal officers

elected in 1986; terms . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 625 44

Local laws abolishing office of

coroner and creating office of

medical examiner; referendum ...... HB 1350 90

Motor vehicle license plates and

decals; revocation; seizure ....... HB 1305 73

Office of Legislative Counsel;

Georgia Laws; duties .............. HB 1223 49

Office of Legislative Counsel;

records ........................... SB 435 113

Population bills; definition . . . . . . . . HB 1872 48

President

Pro Tempore;

compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1196 88

Senate districts 15 and 16;

composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 582 48

Speaker of the House of

Representatives; compensation . . . . . HB 1195 88

Speake:i Pro Tel!ll,)ULtl; c.u,u~c11sation ... HB 1196 88

State

authorities;

leases;

approval by fiscal affairs

subcommittees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1535 49

GENERAL PROVISIONS-Population bills; definition . . . . . . . . HB 1872 48

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GEO. L. SMITH II GEORGIA WORLD
CONGRESS CENTER AUTHORITY-Contracts; local trade and convention centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1035 13 Domed stadium; powers; bonds ........ HB 1691 12

GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE

ACT--

Contested cases; findings of fact;

statement of facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 841 111

Day-care centers; employees'

records checks; hearing officers .. HB 1216 107

Department of Medical Assistance;

hearings; administrative

decisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1239 107

Licenses to practice medicine or

dentistry; contested

cases;

stays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1456 111

GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION AUTHORITY--
E~ployees Retirement System of Georgia; membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 305 96

GEORGIA AGRIRAMA DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY-Members; expenses; travel costs ..... HB 303 1 Membership of officers and employees in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia . . . . . . HB 896 96

GEORGIA ARBITRATION CODE-Enactment ........................... SB 73 8

GEORGIA ATHLETE AGENTS REGULATORY ACT OF 1988--
Enactment ........................... SB 423 83

GEORGIA BOARD OF CHIROPRATIC
EXAMINERS-Continuation ........................ HB 1349 82

GEORGIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY-Continuation ........................ HB 1349 82

GEORGIA BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES--
Continuation ........................ HB 1349 82

GEORGIA BOARD OF NURSING-Continuation ........................ HB 1349 82

GEORGIA BOAT SAFETY ACT--

Lake Sidney Lanier; marine

toilets; discharge into lake

prohibited; registration

of

vessels ........................... HB 308 14

Personal

flotation devices;

numbering of vessels; muffling

devices; noise tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1596 116

GEORGIA BUILDING AUTHORITY-Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

GEORGIA BUILDING AUTHORITY
(HOSPITAL)-Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108 Sale of real property prohibited; exception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1365 112

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GEORGIA BUILDING AUTHORITY
(MARKETS)-Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

GEORGIA BUILDING AUTHORITY
(PENAL)-Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION--

Reports of

sex

criminal

convictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1429 22

GEORGIA BUSINESS CORPORATION
CODE Revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1272 19

GEORGIA CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY ACT--
Enactment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 635 61

GEORGIA CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS

ACT OF 1988

Enactment;

regulation

of

charitable

organizations,

solicitations, and fund raisers ... HB 1324 84

GEORGIA CRIME INFORMATION CENTER--

Criminal

history records;

dissemination ..................... HB 312 65

GEORGIA CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION
BOARD-Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 431 32

GEORGIA EDUCATION AUTHORITY
(SCHOOLS)-Membership ......................... SB 419 108

GEORGIA EDUCATION AUTHORITY
(UNIVERSITY)-Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY--
Officers and employees; Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1046 96

GEORGIA FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND-Employees; health insurance . . . . . . . . . HB 1212 90 Maximum benefits .................... HB 356 99

GEORGIA FOREST FIRE
PROTECTION ACT-Permits for burning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 34 17

GEORGIA GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ACT--

Grievance

procedures

for

certificated personnel of local

school systems .................... SB 638 39

GEORGIA HAZARDOUS WASTE

MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY--

Designated

hazardous waste;

definitions;

rules

and

regulations;

proceedings;

releases into the environrnent ..... HB 1563 16

Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

Projects; powers of Department of

Industry and Trade; liability;

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fees; assignment .................. SB 597 17

GEORGIA LAWS--

Editorial,

compilation,

and

indexing services ................. HB 1223 49

Population bills; definition . . . . . . . . HB 1872 48

GEORGIA LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM--
Membership; creditable service ...... HB 106 98

GEORGIA LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION--
Coverage; residence; accounts; liability; assessments ............ HB 1671 58

GEORGIA MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPARATIONS ACT--
Courts; jurisdiction; restricted driving permits; excess coverage .. HB 1570 60
Notice of claim; third parties . . . . . . SB 578 58

GEORGIA MUTUAL AID ACT-Local emergencies; aid by public safety officers and employees of local political subdivisions ...... HB 1285 69

GEORGIA NATIONAL GUARD-Retired members; motor vehicle license plates .................... SB 458 73

GEORGIA PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS

AND TRAINING COUNCIL--

Annual training of peace officers ... HB 1201 66

Executive

director; personnel

appropriations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1241 66

Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY-Acquisition of property from Brunswick Port Authority .......... SB 502 115

GEORGIA POST-MORTEM
EXAMINATION ACT-Coroners; fees; abolition of office; referendum ................ HB 1350 90 "Medical examiner"; definition ...... HB 1362 90

GEORGIA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION-Powers; termination date ............ HB 1451 86

GEORGIA RESIDENTIAL FINANCE

AUTHORITY--

Multifamily rental units; mortgage

credit certificates; allocation;

co-insurance; State Office of

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 479

6

State Housing Trust Fund for the

Homeless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1339 7

GEORGIA REVISED UNIFORM LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP ACT-Enactment ........................... HB 924 20

GEORGIA SECURITIES ACT OF 1973-Investment advisers and investment adviser representatives; regulation ........................ HB 1566 12

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GEORGIA STATE FINANCING AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION--
Contracts with State Tollway Authority ......................... HB 1769 55
Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

GEORGIA STATE PATROL-See Law Enforcement Officers and
Agencies

GEORGIA STATE WAREHOUSE ACT-Books and records; licenses; financial statements; audits ...... SB 441 11

GEORGIA UNDERGROUND STORA~E
TANK ACT-Enactment; storage of regulated substances ........................ HB 1851 16

GEORGIA WAR VETERANS CEMETERY-Establishment ....................... SB 359 70

GEORGIA WATER QUALITY
CONTROL ACT-Permits for water usage; farm uses; priority during water shortages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1543 16

GIFTS--

Anatomical gifts; AIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1281 53

Anatomical gifts;

documents;

witnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1528 87

Anatomical

gifts; heart

transplants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 604 57

GILMER COUNTY-Superior court; additional judge .... SB 334 21

GRAIN DEALERS--

Financial statements; audits;

certification;

records of

unlicensed persons ................ SB 440 2

GRAND JURIES-Indictment and appearance of members of municipal governing authorities ....................... HB 1425 89 List of persons who hinder or obstruct a sheriff, constable, or other officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1531 26

GRANDPARENTS-Visitation rights ................... HB 1434 34

GRAVES-Counties authorized to preserve and protect abandoned cemeteries .. HB 1594 67 Georgia War Veterans Cemetery . . . . . . . SB 359 70

GROUND WATER-Georgia Underground Storage Tank Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1851 16

GROUND WATER USE ACT OF 1972-Permits for withdrawal; farm uses; priority during water shortages ... HB 1543 16

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GUARDIAN AND WARD--

Guardian; bond; waste

or

mismanagement; settlement of

accounts; orders to deliver

property; executions; sureties .... HB 669 49

Guardians and trustees; additional

commissions ....................... HB 1163 50

Guardianship

over property;

orders; filing in county where

real property is located; time

limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1557 50

"Illegitimate"; "bastard"; and

derivations replaced by "born

out of wedlock" in Code . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1612 34

Income taxes; estimated tax;

fiduciaries ....................... HB 1418 105

GUNS--
Buses and rail vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1629 30 Carrying; full-time officials . . . . . . . SB 586 30 Firearms dealers; records . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1394 84 School security personnel. . . . . . . . . . . HB 1404 40

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HANDICAPPED PARKING-Appointment of handicapped persons
to enforce handicapped parking
law ............................... HB 1475 76 Facilities and spaces; standards;
renovations ....................... SB 608 50 Handicapped parking permits ......... SB 574 76

HANDICAPPED PERSONS--

Advisory Commission on Programs

for the Visually Impaired and

the Hearing Impaired; creation . . . . SB 318 51

Appointment of handicapped persons

to enforce handicapped parking

law ............................... HB 1475 76

Education of children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1404 40

Handicapped parking permits ......... SB 574 76

Honorary fishing licenses for

blind persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1244 48

Parking facilities and spaces;

standards; renovations ............ SB 608 50

Personal Attendant Care Program

for

Disabled

Adults Act;

enactment ......................... HB 1217 51

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS--
Public Employee Hazardous Chemical
Protection and Right to Know Act of 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 503 92 Radiation control ................... HB 1411 52 Spills or releases; reports;
proceedings; penalties ............ HB 775 13

HAZARDOUS WASTE--

Designated

hazardous waste;

definitions;

rules

and

regulations;

proceedings;

releases into the environment ..... HB 1563 16

Georgia Hazardous Waste Management

Authority;

Department

of

Industry and Trade; powers;

liability; fees ................... SB 597 17

Georgia Hazardous Waste Management

Authority; membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

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Georgia Underground Storage Tank Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1851 16

HAZING-Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1662 26

HEALTH--

Abortion; Parental Notification

Act ............................... SB 621 25

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

(AIDS);

testing;

reports;

records; counseling; crimes;

sentencing; juveniles; marriage

licenses; penal institutions;

anatomical gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1281 53

Adopted children; health insurance

coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1527 59

Advisory Commission on Programs

for the Visually Impaired and

the Hearing Impaired .............. SB 318 51

Anatomical gifts; AIDS ............. HB 1281 53

Anatomical gifts;

documents;

witnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1528 87

Anatomical

gifts; heart

transplants ....................... SB 604 57

Asbestos actions;

limitations;

revival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 649 8

Automatic defibrillators; use ....... SB 462 52

Boards of health of consolidated

city-county

governments;

environmental health services

fees .............................. SB 527 51

Code revision ................... .... HB 1229 1

County boards and departments of

health in counties of 550,000 or

more; retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 87 95

Dentures and dental prostheses;

markings ......................... SB 98 51

Department of Human Resources;

health care data system; reports

by health care providers . . . . . . . . . . HB 254 51

Department of Medical Assistance;

hearings; administrative

dee is ions ......................... HB 1239 107

Emergency medical

services;

"advanced emergency medical

teehnic ian"

changed

to

"paramedic"; appeals to superior

courts; age; recertification ...... SB 573 52

Emergency medical technicians and

designated first responders;

automatic defibrillators .......... SB 462 52

Georgia

Building

Authority

(Hospital); membership ............ SB 419 108

Georgia

Building

Authority

(Hospital); sale of real

property prohibited; exception . . . . HB 1365 112

Georgia Post-Mortem Examination

Act; coroners; fees; abolition

of office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1350 90

Georgia Post-Mortem Examination

Act;

"medical examiner" ;

definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1362 90

Health care plans as insurers . . . . . . . HB 1492 55

Health records; destruction,

alteration, or falsification ...... HB 1598 29

Hospitals; nursing homes; downtown

development authorities ........... SB 577 68

Human heart transplants; coverage

under individual and group

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accident and sickness insurance ... SB 604 57

Informed consent to surgical,

medical,

or

diagnostic

procedures; causes of action;

rules ............................. SB 367 52

Kidney dialyzers; reuse; Task

Force on Kidney Dialysis Centers .. HB 1348 53

Long-term Care Insurance Act ........ HB 1748 60

Minor child drug screening program .. SB 641 70

Optometrists;

pharmaceutical

agents; use;

continuing

education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1169 85

Personal Attendant Care Program

for Disabled

Adults

Act;

enactment ......................... HB 1217 51

Radiation control; definitions;

licenses; users of radioactive

materials; registration of

radiation generation equipment;

prohibited uses of sources of

radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1411 52

Sex education and AIDS prevention

instruction in schools; health

services .......................... SB 352 36

Water wells and septic tanks;

distance; variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1336 14

HEART TRANSPLANTS-Coverage under individual and group accident and sickness insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 604 57

HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES--

Department of Transportation;

contracts; site examinations;

subsurface conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1781 54

Lease of property by the

Department of Transportation,

counties, or municipalities . . . . . . . HB 1678 54

Nonprofit agencies contracting

with

Department

of

Transportation; motor vehicle

liability insurance ............... HB 1519 89

Relocation assistance; federal-aid

projects;

uniform

land

acquisition policies .............. HB 1768 54

Speed limits; interstate highways ... HB 652 76

Speed limits; school buses .......... HB 1443 75

State Tollway Authority; powers;

hearings; rights of way;

contracts with Georgia State

Financing and

Investment

Commission ........................ HB 1769 55

Unattended motor vehicle checks by

peace officers; cards ............. HB 1385 79

HOMELESS PERSONS-State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1339 7

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INCOME TAXES-Administration and enforcement; corporate returns; withholding
tax returns; estimated taxes; penalties ......................... HB 1417 104 Estimated tax; fiduciaries . . . . . . . . . . HB 1418 105 Refunds; setoffs for collection of debts owed the Department of Labor under the Employment Security Law ...................... SB 490 105
Social security and railroad retirement benefits ............... HB 1415 101
Wages subject to withholding ........ HB 1419 105

INFORMED CONSENT-Surgical, medical, or diagnostic procedures; causes of action ...... SB 367 52

INSURANCE--

Accident and sickness insurance;

human heart transplants ........... SB 604

Amusement rides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1364

Automobile, motorcycle,

and

residential

real property

policies; nonrenewal; notices;

actions; termination of agency

relationships ..................... HB 1268

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229

Commissioner of Insurance; council

to review capability; membership .. SB 419

Foster

parents;

liability

insurance or indemnity contracts .. HB 1546

Fraternal benefit societies; life

benefit certificates; rights;

type; notices; conditions ......... HB 1590

Georgia Captive Insurance Company

Act; enactment .................... SB 635

Georgia Life and Health Insurance

Guaranty Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1671

Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident

Reparations

Act;

courts;

jurisdiction; restricted driving

permits; excess coverage . . . . . . . . . . HB 1570

Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident

Reparations Act; notice of

claim; third parties .............. SB 578

Georgia

Residential Finance

Authority; co-insurance . . . . . . . . . . . SB 479

Group or blanket accident and

sickness insurance; Preferred

Provider Arrangements Act . . . . . . . . . HB 507

Health benefit plans; individual

accident and sickness insurance;

insurance with other insurers ..... SB 601

Health insurance; coverage for

adopted children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1527

Insurable interest of publicly

owned corporations in lives of

directors, officers,

and

employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1589

Insurance premiums taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1160

"Insurer" redefined; health care

plans ............................ .HB 1492

Insurers; reporting statistics

through recognized statistical

agency or advisory organization ... HB 1494

Insurers changing domicile to

another state; examinations . . . . . . . HB 1489

Insurers financial conditions;

good will. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1747

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Inter local

risk

management

agencies;

local boards of

education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 438 39

Investments by insurers; loans

guaranteed by United Student Aid

Funds, Inc ........................ HB 124 7 56

Licenses and fees ................... HB 1490 55

Long-term Care Insurance Act . . . . . . . . HB 1748 60

Motor vehicle insurance; seat

belts ............................. HB 751 77

Motor vehicle liability insurance

for nonprofit agencies and their

employees operating state-owned

vehicles and contracting with

the Department of Transportation .. HB 1519 89

Motor vehicles; certificates of

self-insurance;

claims

practices;

duties

of

Commissioner of Insurance . . . . . . . . . HB 1030 78

Property insurance; consumer

warranty agreements; electrical

or electronic consumer products;

corporate surety insurers ......... SB 589 56

State Employees' Health Insurance

Plan;

contributions

by

departments; discharged

employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1623 91

State Employees' Health Insurance

Plan; employees of the Peace

Officers' Annuity and Benefit

Fund and the Georgia Firemen's

Pension Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1212 90

State Employees' Health Insurance

Plan; presentment of checks or

drafts; discharge of debts . . . . . . . . HB 1493 91

Teachers and public school

employees; health insurance

funds; discharge of debts;

checks or drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1491 38

Teachers' health insurance; local

employer's contributions .......... HB 1622 38

INTANGIBLE TAXES-Exemption; stock in financial
institutions reorganized under
southern region interstate banking law ....................... HB 1455 104

INTEREST AND USURY-Transactions of $250,000.00 or
more; written contracts . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1416 6

INTERLOCAL RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCIES--

Local boards of education;

sovereign

immunity; excess

insurance ......................... SB 438 39

INVESTMENT ADVISERS-Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1566 12

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JACKSON COUNTY-Superior court; terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1639 22

JEKYLL ISLAND--STATE PARK AUTHORITY-Sale of real property prohibited; exception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1365 112

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JOINT MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES BENEFIT SYSTEM--
Legislative revision; vesting of rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1351 98
Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia; membership of employees .. HB 1512 98

JUDGES OF THE PROBATE COURTS
RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA-Benefits ............................ SB 15 99 commissioners ....................... SB 419 108

JURIES--

Court bailiffs; compensation . . . . . . . . SB 516 25

Expense allowance ................... SB 516 25

Grand juries; indictment and

appearance of members of

municipal governing authorities ... HB 1425 89

Grand juries; lists of persons who

hinder or obstruct a sheriff,

constable, or other officer ....... HB 1531 26

Intimidating,

impeding_,

or

obstructing jurors or court

officers; penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1479 30

JUVENILE COURTS--

Abortion; Parental Notification

Act ............................... SB 621 25

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

(AIDS);

testing; reports;

records; counseling;

crimes;

sentencing ........................ HB 1281 53

JUVENILE JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL--
Chairman; membership on Criminal Justice Coordinating Council ...... SB 430 66

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LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS--

Amusement Ride Safety Act;

liability insurance; exemptions;

cessation of rides; actions;

penalties ......................... HB 1364 64

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety

Act; liquid propane gas pressure

vessels; exemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1576 63

Carnival Ride Safety Act;

certificates of inspection;

permits; accident reports;

insurance; exemptions; actions;

penal ties ......................... SB 544 64

hild labor; employment; hours;

injunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1361 71

Child labor; school vacation

months; care of lawns, gardens,

and shrubbery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1752 70

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1

Employment Security Law; income

tax refunds; setoffs for

collection of debts ............... SB 490 105

Employment

Security

Law;

penalties; fictitious employing

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units;

delinquent

filings;

interest;

employees

of

educational institutions . . . . . . . . . . SB 491 61

"Illegitimate"; "bastard"; and

derivations replaced by "born

out of wedlock" in Code . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1612 34

Public Employee Hazardous Chemical

Protection and Right to Know Act

of 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 503 92

Workers' compensation; appeals

from State Board of Workers

Compensation to superior court;

time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1438 63

Workers'

compensation;

certifications of corporate

officers; partial lump sum

advance payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1437 62

Workers'

compensation;

death

caused by intentional act of

employer; penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 495 62

Workers' compensation; employees

of

the

Department

of

Corrections; farm and livestock

operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 473 62

Workers' compensation; State Board

of Workers

Compensation;

subpoenas; writs of fieri

facias;

personnel;

minimum

assessments; inspections .......... HB 1437 62

Workers' compensation; Subsequent

Injury Trust Fund; board of

I

trustees; membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 547 63

1LAKE SIDNEY LANIER-, Marine toilets; discharge into
lake prohibited; registration of vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 308 14

LAKE STROM THURMOND-Fishing with bow and arrow; lights .. HB 1139 47

LANDFILLS-Construction Activity Prohibition on Abandoned Landfills Act of 1988 .............................. HB 435 7

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES--

Abandoned motor vehicles; notices

and information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 442 78

Abandoned motor vehicles and

parts; disposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1471 79

Annual training of peace officers ... HB 1201 66

Arrests; family violence . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1407 32

Board of Public Safety; membership .. SB 419

Burglar and fire

alarms;

electronic security systems.: . . . . . SB 630 68

Chiefs of police as municipal

jailers; records .................. HB 1261 80

Child abuse protocol committees;

CCJDll:'Ob.i.i...i.v1.1. . .SB 640

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Criminal Justice Coordinating

Council; membership; chairman of

Juvenile Justice Coordinating

Council ........................... SB 430 66

Department of Public Safety;

records; evidence; photocopies

and computer printouts ............ SB 562 74

Department of Public Safety;

Uniform Division; automobile

races; security ................... HB 1700 65

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Department of Public Safety;

Uniform Division;

duties;

collegiate athletic events ........ SB 417

Department of Public Safety;

Uniform Division;

process

servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1523

Family

violence; protective

orders; enforcement duties . . . . . . . . HB 1406

Georgia Bureau of Investigation;

reports

of

sex criminal

convictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1429

Georgia Crime Information Center;

criminal

history records;

dissemination; local agencies;

fees; first offenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 312

Georgia Mutual Aid Act; aid by

public safety officers and

employees of local political

subdivisions in

local

emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1285

Georgia Peace Officer Standards

and Training Council; executive

director; personnel;

appropriations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1241

Georgia Peace Officer Standards

and Training Council; membership .. SB 419

Grand juries; lists of persons who

hinder or obstruct officers ....... HB 1531

Missing Children Information

Center; definition; age . . . . . . . . . . . HB 228

Motor vehicle license plates;

mutilation; reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1328

Motor vehicle license plates ahd

decals; revocation; seizure . . . . . . . HB 1305

Peace Officer and Prosecutor

Training Fund;

magistrate

courts; penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1202

Peace Officers' Annuity and

Benefit Fund; benefits ............ HB 458

Peace Officers' Annuity and

Benefit Fund; commissioners ....... SB 419

Peace Officers' Annuity and

Benefit

Fund;

medical

examinations; date ................ HB 1213

Peace Officers' Annuity and

Benefit Fund; options; surviving

spouses;

divorce;

death;

alternative benefits .............. SB 128

Peace Officers' Annuity and

Benefit Fund; Public Service

Commission enforcement officers;

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 157

School

security

personnel;

firearms; weapons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1404

Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of

Georgia;

continued active

membership; benefits; options ..... HB 718

Speed

detection

device

technicians; qualifications . . . . . . . HB 1469

Unattended mote~ vehicle checks;

cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1385

Vehicles; blue lights; permits ...... HB 1743

Wardens of county correctional

institutions; police powers ....... SB 476

Witness fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1292

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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL-Georgia Laws; duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1223 49 Records; communications ............. SB 435 113

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES--

Georgia Board of Examiners of

Licensed Practical

Nurses;

continuation ...................... HB 1349 82

LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS-Georgia Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act ................... HB 924 20

LIQUID PROPANE GAS-Pressure vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1576 63

LIVESTOCK--

Strays; sheriffs'

fees

for

impoundment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1806 3

LOCAL GOVERNMENT--

Airports; sale or lease to foreign

citizens

or businesses

prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1238 5

Annual report of local government

finances to be filed with

Department of Community Affairs ... HB 1420 69

Bond elections in counties of

550,000 or more; date . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1218 69

Chiefs of police as municipal

jailers; records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1261 80

City

business

improvement

districts; "municipality"

redefined ......................... HB 1442 68

Consolidated

city-county

governments; boards of health;

environmental health services

fees .............................. SB 527 51

Contracts for public works; bid

bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 636 18

Counties; 250,000 or more; county

probation systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1476 82

Counties; billiard room licenses .... HB 1496 84

Counties; burglar and fire alarms;

electronic security systems ....... SB 630 68

counties;

business

and

occupational license taxes and

fees; criteria .................... HB 1657 66

Counties; civil service systems

for county employees .............. HB 1357 66

Counties; constitutional county

officers;

minimum

annual

salaries; cost-of-living

adjustments ....................... SB 463 22

Counties; coroners; fee system;

training

course;

expense

allowance; transportation . . . . . . . . . HB 1707 90

Counties; judges of the probate

courts; county

surveyors;

coroners; tax commissioners,

receivers, and collectors;

vacancies; personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 409 23

Counties; magistrate courts;

judges; minimum salaries .......... SB 197 24

Counties;

protection

and

preservation

of abandoned

cemeteries ........................ HB 1594 67

Counties; public works contracts;

counties of more than 150,000 in

any metropolitan statistical

area of not less than 260,000

nor more than 360,000 ............. HB 1567 67

Counties;

reimbursement for

expenses of capital felony

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prosecutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1529 33

Counties; solid waste disposal

site permits; distance from

county line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 862 15

Counties;

state-wide county

computerized

information

network; access to corporate

records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1444 19

Counties; tax digests; review and

equalization;

Ad

Valorem

Assessment Review Commission;

creation .......................... HB 1279 104

Counties of 550,000 or more; bond

elections; date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1218 69

Counties of 550,000 or more;

county boards and departments of

health; retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 87 95

Counties of not less than 250,000

nor more than 400,000; bond

proceeds and contracts ............ SB 537 70

County boards of equalization;

members; selection;

qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1278 103

County boards of equalization;

members and alternates . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1465 103

County boards of family and

children services; nominees for

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1189 106

County real property; sale;

recreational set-aside property ... HB 1192 67

County surveyors; qualification . . . . . HB 1675 67

Dangerous Dog Control Law ........... HB 1273 4

Department of Administrative

Services; services for local

political subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1297 108

Development authorities; office

buildings

for

charitable

corporations, associations, or

entities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1303 69

Downtown development authorities;

contracts with urban residential

finance authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1502 68

Downtown development authorities;

projects; powers .................. SB 577 68

Ethics in Government Act ............ SB 564 44

Excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and

accommodations; counties of more

than 500,000; municipalities of

more than 400,000; domed stadium .. HB 1554 106

Fines and forfeited bonds;

payments to Sheriffs Retirement

Fund of Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 719 100

Georgia Mutual Aid Act; local

emergencies; public safety

officers and employees of local

political subdivisions providing

aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1285 69

Housing authorities; cooperation

with urban residential finance

authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1499 6

Insurance premiums taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1160 56

Jails

and

correctional

institutions;

grants;

cooperative agreements ............ SB 546 80

Joint Municipal Employees Benefit

System; legislative revision;

vesting of rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1351 98

Joint Municipal Employees Benefit

System; Municipal Gas Authority

of Georgia; membership

of

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employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1512 98

Lease of property ................... HB 1678 54

Metropolitan area planning and

development commissions in areas

of more

than

1,000,000;

membership ........................ HB 1193 110

Motor vehicle accidents; stopping

at the scene; duty; state

offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1263 76

Multiyear lease, purchase, and

lease purchase

contracts;

contracts with private nonprofit

organizations for location of

new industry ...................... HB 1550 68

Municipal corporations; burglar

and fire alarms; electronic

security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 630 68

Municipal corporations; indictment

and appearance before grand jury

of member of governing authority,.HB 1425 89

Municipal

corporations;

nonjudicial municipal offices;

residency requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 408 87

Municipal officers elected in

1986; terms; local laws ........... SB 625 44

Open meetings ....................... SB 394 111

Open records ........................ SB 435 113

Police and fire vehicles; lights;

permits .......................... HB 1743 78

Population bills; definition ........ HB 1872 48

Roads; relocation assistance;

uniform

land acquisition

policies ...................... .... HB 1768 54

Service marks; registration . . . . . . . . . SB 558 11

Special entertainment districts;

alcoholic beverage sales on

Sunday ........................... HB 1848 2

Tax commissioners, receivers, and

collectors; vacancies; personnel .. SB 485 103

Tax commissioners, receivers, and

collectors; vacancies; personnel .. SB 409 23

Trade and convention centers;

contracts with Geo. L. Smith II

Georgia World Congress Center

Authority ......................... HB 1035 13

Urban

Residential

Finance

Authorities

for

Large

Municipalities (400,000 or more) .. HB 1501 67

,ONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE ACT-Enactment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1748 60

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Abatement of nuisances in

unincorporated areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1650 80

Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1235 4

Bad checks; form of notice . . . . . . . . . . HB 1392 27

Judges; minimum salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 197 24

Penalties; Peace Officer and

Prosecutor Training Fund .......... HB 1202 26

Postjudgment

interrogatories;

unpaid judgments; fees; bad

check citations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1391 25

The Council of Magistrate Court

Judges; creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 432 23

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MAPS-State Mapping and Land Records Modernization Advisory Board;
creation .......................... SB 437 110

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY--

Licenses; qualifications;

law

degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1701 83

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE-Hearings; administrative decisions .. HB 1239 107

MEDICAL EXAMINERS-Creation of office by local law with referendum ................... HB 1350 90

MEDICINE--

Abortion; Parental Notification

Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 621 25

AIDS; testing; reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1281 53

Automatic defibrillators; use by

emergency medical technicians

and designated first responders ... SB 462 52

Composite State Board of Medical

Examiners; continuation . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1349 82

Health records; destruction,

alteration, or falsification ...... HB 1598 29

Heart

transplants; insurance

coverage .......................... SB 604 57

Informed

consent;

medical

malpractice;

rules

and

regulations; notices .............. SB 367 52

Licenses to practice; contested

cases; stays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1456 111

Minor child drug screening program .. SB 641 70

State Board of Podiatry Examiners;

continuation ...................... HB 1349 82

State Medical Education Board;

executive director ................ HB 1483 40

See also Health; Mental Health;

Professions and Businesses

MEETINGS-Open; state and local agencies ...... SB 394 111

MENTAL HEALTH-Crimes; guilty but mentally retarded; persons not to be executed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 878 33
Minor child drug screening program .. SB 641 70

METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS-Areas of more than 1,000,000; membership of commissions ......... HB 1193 110

MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS--
Georgia Mutual Aid Act; local emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1285 69
Georgia National Guard; retired members; motor vehicle license plates ............................ SB 458 73
Georgia War Veterans Cemetery ....... SB 359 70

MINORS--

Abortion; Parental Notification

Act ............................... SB 621 25

Adoption; health

insurance

coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1527 59

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Adoption; special needs children . . . . HB 1363 107 Alcoholic beverages; duty to
verify age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1322 2 Child abuse; protocol ............... SB 640 34 Child abuse; reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1355 35 Child labor; employment; hours;
injunctions ....................... HB 1361 71 Child labor; school vacation
months; care of lawns, gardens, and shrubbery ..................... HB 1752 70 Commission on Children and Youth; creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1371 108 Furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors; custodial parents; civil actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1123 114 Minor child drug screening program .. SB 641 70 Missing children; age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 228 65 Pandering; solicitation of sodomy; solicitation of person under 17; penal ties ......................... HB 1221 27 Renunciation of successions to interests in property; time . . . . . . . HB 1250 116 Visitation rights of grandparents ... HB 1434 34

MISSING CHILDREN INFORMATION CENTER--
Missing child; definition; age ...... HB 228 65

MOTOR CARRIERS--

Motor common carriers and motor

contract carriers; permits;

registration; stamps;

fees;

exempt commodity intrastate

commerce; interstate commerce ..... HB 1282 94

MOTOR VEHICLE SALES FINANCE ACT-I Subleases of motor vehicles; i consent; motor vehicles for hire .. HB 1449 9

MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC--

I Abandoned motor vehicles; notices

and information; law enforcement

agencies; owners; liens ........... SB 442 78

Abandoned motor vehicles and

parts; disposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1471 79

All-terrain vehicles; motorcycles;

definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1470 72

Automobile

races;

security;

Department of Public Safety . . . . . . . HB 1700 65

Bus and Rail Vehicle Passenger

Safety Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1629 30

Cellular phones; "911" calls; fees

prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 484 94

Certificates of title; stolen

vehicles; total loss claims;

odometer mileage on replacement

certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 159 74

Child passenger

restraining

systems; age; public education

programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 71 77

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1

Department of Public Safety;

records; evidence; photocopies

and computer printouts ............ SB 562 74

Drivers' licenses; restricted

driving permits; violations of

Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident

Reparations Act ................... HB 1570 60

Drivers' licenses; review and

correction of records . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1334 74

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Drivers' licenses; suspension;

revocation of probationary

licenses;

personal

identification cards; driving

while license is suspended or

revoked; citations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1467 75

Driving under the influence;

presumptions;

definitions;

judgments or sentences; persons

drawing blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1660 71

Fire department vehicles; red

lights; permits ................... HB 1743 78

Habitual violators; penalties ....... HB 1337 75

Habitual violators; probationary

drivers licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1660 71

Handicapped parking; appointment

of handicapped persons to

enforce law ....................... HB 1475 76

Handicapped parking; facilities

and spaces; standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 608 50

Handicapped parking permits . . . . . . . . . SB 574 76

Law enforcement vehicles; blue

lights; permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1743 78

License plates; Georgia National

Guard; retired members . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 458 73

License

plates; mutilation;

five-year

plates;

leased

vehicles; penal ties ............... HB 1328 72

License plates; revalidation

decals; date for payment of fees .. HB 1307 73

License plates and decals;

revocation; seizure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1305 73

New motor vehicle dealers;

registration; place of business ... SB 458 73

Private

persons

processing

applications for motor vehicle

registration; performance bonds .. HB 1382 73

School buses; speed limits . . . . . . . . . . HB 1443 75

Seat belts; children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 71 77

Seat belts;

use;

evidence;

insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 751 77

Self-insurance

certificates;

claims practices; duties of

Commissioner of Insurance ......... HB 1030 78

Speed

detection

device

technicians; qualifications ....... HB 1469 79

Speed limits; school buses . . . . . . . . . . HB 1443 75

Speed limits

on

interstate

highways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 652 76

State-owned

motor vehicles;

liability insurance; nonprofit

agencies

contracting with

Department of Transportation ...... HB 1519 89

Stickers, decals, and emblems;

profane or lewd words prohibited .. HB 172 72

Stopping at the scene of an

accident; duty; penalties; state

offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1263 76

Traffic control review boards;

1,1.,mi.,ership ....................... SB 419 108

Unattended motor vehicle checks by

peace officers; cards ............. HB 1385 79

Used car dealers' registration ...... HB 1304 86

MULTILEVEL DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES-Regulation .......................... HB 1565 11

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MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS--

Ad valorem taxes; collections by

county tax commissioner or tax

receiver and tax collector;

contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1200 104

Ad valorem taxes; municipal

development authorities . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1785 103

Airports; sale or lease to foreign

citizens

or businesses

prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1238 5

Annual report of local government

finances to be filed with

Department of Community Affairs ... HB 1420 69

Burglar and fire

alarms;

electronic security systems;

installation on private property . . SB 630 68

Chiefs of police as jailers;

records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1261 80

City

business

improvement

districts; "municipality"

redefined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1442 68

Consolidated

city-county

governments; boards of health;

environmental health services

fees .............................. SB 527 51

Contracts for public works; bid

bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 636 18

Dangerous Dog Control Law ........... HB 1273 4

Department of Administrative

Services; services for local

political subdivisions ............ HB 1297 108

Development authorities; office

buildings

for

charitable

corporations, associations, or

entities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1303 69

Downtown development authorities;

contracts with urban residential

finance authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1502 68

Downtown development authorities;

projects; powers .................. SB 577 68

Excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and

accommodations; municipalities

of more than 400,000; domed

stadium ........................... HB 1554 106

Governing authority members;

indictment and appearance before

grand juries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1425 89

Housing authorities; cooperation

with urban residential finance

authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1499 6

Insurance premiums taxes ............ HB 1160 56

Jails

and

correctional

institutions;

grants;

cooperative agreements ............ SB 546 80

Joint Municipal Employees Benefit

System; legislative revision;

vesting of rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1351 98

Joint Municipal Employees Benefit

System; Municipal Gas Authority

of Georgia; membership

of

employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1512 98

Lease of property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1678 54

Metropolitan area planning and

development commissions in areas

of more

than

1,000,000;

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1193 110

Motor vehicle accidents; stopping

at the scene; duty; state

offense ........................... HB 1263 76

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Multiyear lease, purchase, and

lease purchase

contracts;

contracts with private nonprofit

organizations for location of

new industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1550 6E

Municipal officers elected in

1986; terms; local laws ........... SB 625 44

Municipal officials; candidates;

Ethics in Government Act .......... SB 564 44

Nonjudicial municipal offices;

residency requirements ............ SB 408 87

Open meetings ....................... SB 394 111

Open records ........................ SB 435 113

Police and fire vehicles; lights;

permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1743 78

Population bills; definition . . . . . . . . HB 1872 48

Roads; relocation assistance;

uniform

land acquisition

policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1768 54

Service marks; registration ......... SB 558 11

Special entertainment districts;

alcoholic beverage sales on

Sunday ............................ HB 1848

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Trade and convention centers;

contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1035 1

Urban

Residential

Finance

Authorities

for

Large

Municipalities

(400,000

or

more); members; powers; audits .... HB 1501 6

MUNICIPAL GAS AUTHORITY OF GEORGIA--
Joint Municipal Employees Benefit System; membership of employees ... HB 1512 9

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NATIONAL GUARD-Motor vehicle license plates; retired members ................... SB 458 73

NATIONAL HISTORIC MONUMENTS-Solid waste disposal site permits ... SB 453 17

NUDE AND SEXUAL CONDUCT--

Prohibited

where

alcoholic

beverages are sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 516 3

NUISANCES--

Abatement in unincorporated areas

of counties; magistrate court;

jurisdiction;

buildings and

structures unfit for human

habitation; health hazards . . . . . . . . HB 1650 00,

Agricultural

facilities and

operations ........................ SB 570 79

NURSES--

Georgia Board of Examiners of

Licensed

Practical Nurses;

continuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1349 82

Georgia Board

of

Nursing;

continuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1349

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OBSCENITY--

Nude or sexual conduct where

alcoholic beverages are sold . . . . . . HB 516

3

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Profane or lewd stickers, decals, or emblems on motor vehicles ...... HB 172 72

CCUPATIONAL THERAPY--

Licenses;

State Board of

Occupational Therapy;

continuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1377 85

FFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET-Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Authority; assignment ............. SB 597 17

FFICE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT-Creation within the Department of Community Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1260 110

FFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA NOTATED-Code revision; reenactment .......... HB 1229 1 Judges of the probate courts; copies; costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 412 24
Sexual exploitation of children; Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1226 30

FFICIAL STATE BUTTERFLY-Tiger swallowtail. .................. SB 449 108

GEECHEE RIVER-American shad; Hickory shad; creel or possession limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1611 47

IL-Spills or releases; reports; proceedings; penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 775 13

~PEN MEETINGS-' Revision; state and local 1 agencies; notices; exceptions;
actions; penalties ................ SB 394 111

)PEN RECORDS-Inspection of public records ........ SB 435 113

)PTOMETRISTS-Advertising; trade names ............ HB 816 85 Pharmaceutical agents; use . . . . . . . . . . HB 1169 85 State Board of Examiners in Optometry; continuation . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1349 82

>RGANS--

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

(AIDS); anatomical gifts .......... HB 1281 53

Anatomical

gifts; documents;

witnesses ......................... HB 1528 87

Heart transplants;

insurance

coverage .......................... SB 604 57

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ARAMEDICS--

"Advanced

emergency medical

technicians"; title changed . . . . . . . SB 573 52

ARENTAL NOTIFICATION ACT-Abortion; statements; notice to parents, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis;
hearings in juvenile court; penalties ......................... SB 621 25

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PARTNERSHIPS-Georgia Revised Uniform Limited
Partnership Act ................... HB 924 2(

PEACE OFFICER AND PROSECUTOR TRAINING FUND--
Magistrate courts; penalties ........ HB 1202 26

PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND

BENEFIT FUND--

Benefits ............................ HB 458 10

Commissioners ....................... SB 419 10

Employees; health insurance . . . . . . . . . HB 1212 9

Medical examinations; date . . . . . . . . . . HB 1213 10

Options;

surviving spouses;

divorce; death;

alternative

benefits .......................... SB 128 10

Public

Service

Commission

enforcement officers; membership .. HB 157 10

PENAL INSTITUTIONS--

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

(AIDS); sentencing;

testing;

reports ........................... HB 1281 5

Bail jumping ........................ HB 768 2

Commissioner

of corrections;

contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 472 8

County correctional institutions;

wardens; police power . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 476 8

Death penalty; persons not to be

executed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 878 3 Death penalty; persons required to

be present at

executions;

witnesses ......................... SB 471 3

Department

of

Corrections;

additional

confinement

facilities; notices to General

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1689 8

Department

of

Corrections;

employees engaged in farm and

livestock operations; workers'

compensation ...................... SB 473 6

Georgia

Building

Authority

(Penal); membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

Grants to municipal corporations

and counties for jails and

correctional

institutions;

cooperative agreements ............ SB 546 80

Municipal jails; chiefs of police

as jailers; records ............... HB 1261 80

Probation; counties of 250,000 or

more; county probation systems

to become part of state-wide

probation system; funding ......... HB 1476 82

Probation; suspension of sentence;

maximum duration; revocation . . . . . . SB 434 81

Probation; transfer of probation

supervision to judicial circuit

in which probationer resides ...... SB 651 81

State Board of Pardons and

Paroles; committee to review

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

PERSONAL ATTENDANT CARE PROGRAM FOR DISABLED ADULTS ACT--
Enactment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1217 51

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PESTICIDES--

Tobacco;

detention and

condemnation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1266 12

PHARMACISTS--

State Board

of

Pharmacy;

continuation ...................... HB 1349 82

PHYSICIANS--
See Medicine; Health; Professions and Businesses

PICKENS COUNTY-Superior court; additional judge .... SB 334 21

PIEDMONT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT-Jackson County; terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1639 22

PIERCE COUNTY-Superior court; terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1540 22

PODIATRISTS-State Board of Podiatry Examiners;
continuation ...................... HB 1349 82

POPULATION BILLS-Definition .......................... HB 1872 48

PREFERRED PROVIDER ARRANGEMENTS ACT--
Group or blanket accident and sickness insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 507 58
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'PROBATE COURTS-Judges; minimum annual salaries; cost-of-living adjustments ........ SB 463 22 Judges; training; expenses .......... SB 413 23 Judges; vacancies; clerks ........... SB 409 23 Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; benefits .......................... SB 15 99 Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; commissioners ........... .......... SB 419 108 Jurisdiction; misdemeanor game and fish cases ........................ HB 1647 24 Jury trials in counties of more than 100,000 ...................... SB 411 24 Jury trials in counties of more than 100,000 ...................... SB 412 24 Jury trials in counties of more than 100,000 ...................... SB 413 23 Official Code of Georgia Annotated .. SB 412 24 The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia; creation ....... SB 411 24

PROBATION-Counties of 250,000 or more; county probation systems to become part of state-wide
probation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1476 82 Suspension of sentence; maximum
duration; revocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 434 81 Transfer of probation supervision
to judicial circuit in which probationer resides ............... SB 651 81

PROFANITY-Bumper stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 172 72

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PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS-Shareholders to be active practitioners in corporation . . . . . . HB 1302 20

PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES--

Accountants;

registration of

offices; reports; sanctions;

working papers; confidential

communications; continuing

education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1352 83

Accountants; State Board of

Accountancy; continuation . . . . . . . . . HB 1454 82

Architects; State Board of

Architects; continuation . . . . . . . . . . HB 1559 83

Billiard rooms; licenses ............ HB 1496 84

Chiropractors; Georgia Board of

Chiropractic Examiners;

continuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1349 82

Chiropractors; recommending use of

vitamins, minerals, and food

supplements ....................... HB 1243 84

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1

Commodity merchants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1366 12

County business and occupational

license taxes and fees; criteria .. HB 1657 66

County surveyors; qualifications .... HB 1675 67

Dentistry; dentures and dental

prostheses; markings .............. SB 98 51

Dentistry; Georgia Board of

Dentistry; continuation . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1349 82

Dentistry; licenses to practice;

stays in contested cases .......... HB 1456 111

Firearrns dealers; records ....... .... HB 1394 84

Forestry; State Board

of

Registration for Foresters;

membership; powers; licenses;

funds; continuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 550 15

Georgia Athlete Agents Regulatory

Act of 1988; enactment ............ SB 423 83

Georgia Charitable Solicitations

Act of 1988; regulation of

charitable

organizations,

solicitations, and fund raisers ... HB 1324 84

Grain

dealers;

financial

statements;

records

of

unlicensed persons ................ SB 440 2

Investment advisers and investment

adviser representatives;

regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1566 12

Licensed practical nurses; Georgia

Board of Examiners of Licensed

Practical Nurses; continuation .... HB 1349 82

Marriage and family therapy;

licenses;

qualifications; law

degree ............................ HB 1701 83

Master therapeutic recreation

specialists; qualifications . . . . . . . HB 1237 86

Medicine; Composite State Board of

Medical Examiners; continuation ... HB 1349 82

Medicine;

health

records;

destruction, alteration,

or

falsification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1598 29

Medicine; informed consent to

surgical, medical, or diagnostic

procedures ........................ SB 367 52

Medicine; licenses to practice;

stays in contested cases . . . . . . . . . . HB 1456 111

Medicine; State Medical Education

Board; executive director . . . . . . . . . HB 1483 40

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Motor vehicle dealers; new

vehicles; registration and place

of business ....................... SB 458 73

Multilevel distribution companies;

regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1565 11

Nursing; Georgia Board of Nursing;

continuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1349 82

Occupational therapy; licenses;

State Board of Occupational

Therapy; continuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1377 85

Optometrists; advertising; trade

names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 816 85

Optometrists;

pharmaceutical

agents;

use; continuing

education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1169 85

Optometrists; State Board of

Examiners

in Optometry;

continuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1349 82

Pharmacy; State Board of Pharmacy;

continuation ...................... HB 1349 82

Podiatrists; State Board of

Podiatry Examiners; continuation .. HB 1349 82

Professional

corporations;

shareholders to be active

practitioners in corporation . . . . . . HB 1302 20

Psychologists; licenses;

qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1619 85

Real

estate

brokers and

salespersons; real

estate

education,

research,

and

recovery fund; investigations;

termination date of cornrnission .... HB 1451 86

Speed

detection

device

technicians; qualifications . . . . . . . HB 1469 79

State Board of Registration for

Professional Engineers and Land

Surveyors; continuation;

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1503 84

Used car dealers' registration;

board; licenses; records checks;

inspectors; continuation . . . . . . . . . . HB 1304 86

Veterinary medicine; continuation

of board; licenses; continuing

education; liability; records ..... HB 1209 86

PROPERTY--

Abandoned motor vehicles; notices

and information; law enforcement

agencies; owners; liens ........... SB 442 78

Agricultural

property;

preferential

assessment;

covenants; transfer

to

a

relative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1464 102

Anatomical

gifts;

Acquired

Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) .. HB 1281 53

Anatomical gifts;

documents;

witnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1528 87

Anatomical

gifts;

heart

transplants; insurance coverage ... SB 604 57

Bankruptcy; exemption; public

retirement or pension systems;

nonprofit corporations ............ SB 510 87

Buildings and structures in

unincorporated areas; unfit for

human habitation; health hazards .. HB 1650 80

Burglar and fire

alarms;

electronic security systems ....... SB 630 68

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1

County real property; sale;

recreational set-aside property ... HB 1192 67

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Damage to property subject to a

security interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1431

Deeds;

landfills;

notices;

Construction

Activity

Prohibition

on

Abandoned

Landfills Act of 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 435

Discrimination in housing . . . . . . . . . . . HB 430

Dispossessing tenants; sheriffs'

fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1530

Dispossessing tenants; suspension

of utilities ...................... SB 248

Foreclosure fraud ................... SB 647

Guardianship over

property;

orders; filing in county where

real property is located; time

limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1557

Handicapped parking facilities and

spaces; standards; renovations .... SB 608

Landfills;

construction

on

abandoned landfills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 435

Landfills; national

historic

monuments ......................... SB 453

Landlord and tenant; suspension of

utility service prior to Jina!

disposition of dispossessory

proceeding prohibited; utility

payments .......................... SB 248

Leases by state authorities;

approval of fiscal affairs

subcommittees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1535

Liability of owner of property

where alcoholic beverages are

sold, furnished, or served .... .... HB 1495

Moneys provided in connection with

a dwelling; misrepresenting as a

loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 648

Nuisances;

abatement

in

unincorporated areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1650

Nuisances; agricultural facilities

and operations .................... SB 570

Permits for burning woods, lands,

marshes, or vegetation ............ HB 34

Pesticide, plant growth regulator,

or fertilizer contamination

cases; liability; proof . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1518

Real

estate

brokers and

salespersons; real

estate

education,

research,

and

recovery fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1451

Renunciations of successions to

interests in property; minors;

attempted

renunciations;

precatory expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1250

Road and highway projects;

relocation assistance; uniform

land acquisition policies . . . . . . . . . HB 1768

Smoke

detectors;

sleeping

accommodations;

construction

prior to 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 311

State Housing Trust Fund for the

Homeless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1339

State Mapping and Land Records

Modernization Advisory Board;

creation .......................... SB 437

State Properties Commission;

acquisition related services ...... HB 1626

State Soil and Water Conservation

Committee; name changed ........... HB 1402

Tax executions; notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1280

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Tax sales; notice to defendant; redemption period; expiration . . . . . HB 1674 102
Theft by conversion of leased or rented personal property .......... SB 599 27

PRUDENT PERSON-Investments by executors and trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1435 117

PSYCHOLOGISTS-Licenses; qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1619 85

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL PROTECTION AND RIGHT
TO KNOW ACT OF 1988-Enactment ........................... HB 503 92

PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES--

Attorney General; membership on

boards, commissions,

and

authorities ....................... SB 419 108

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1

Commissioner of Insurance; council

to review capability; membership .. SB 419 108

Consumers'

utility counsel;

office; personnel; repeal . . . . . . . . . HB 1605 94

Coroners; fee system; training

course;

expense allowance;

transportation .................... HB 1707 90

Coroners; fees; abolition of

office by local law with

referendum ........................ HB 1350 90

Coroners; "medical

examiner-11 ;

definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1362 90

Coroners; vacancies ................. SB 409 23

Counties; civil service systems

for county employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1357 66

County boards of family and

children services; nominees for

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1189 106

County surveyors; qualifications .... HB 1675 67

County surveyors; vacancies ......... SB 409 23

Court bailiffs; compensation ........ SB 516 25

Deferred compensation plans; state

authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1638 91

Emergency medical technicians;

indemnification; paramedics ....... SB 573 52

Ethics in Government Act;

financial disclosure statements;

reports; penalties ................ SB 564 44

General Assembly; committees of

the Executive or Judicial

Branch; reimbursement . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1196 88

Grand juries; municipal governing

authorities;

indictment and

appearance of members . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1425 89

Health insurance funds for

teachers and public school

employees; discharge of debts;

checks or drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1491 38

Liability insurance or indemnity

contracts; foster parents and

foster children; Department of

Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1546 89

Lieutenant Governor; Speaker of

the House of Representatives;

compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1195 88

"Medical examiner"; definition ...... HB 1362 90

Medical examiners; creation of

office by local law with

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Bill

referendum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1350 90

Municipal

corporations;

nonjudicial municipal offices;

residency requirements ............ SB 408 87

Municipal officers elected in

1986; terms; local laws ........... SB 625 44

President Pro Tempore of the

Senate; compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1196 88

Public Employee Hazardous Chemical

Protection and Right to Know Act

of 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 503 92

School bus drivers;

minimum

salaries .......................... HB 1692 38

Secretary of State; Georgia Laws;

publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1223 49

Sheriff emeritus; honorary office

created . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1797 26

Speaker Pro Tempore of the House

of Representatives; compensation .. HB 1196 88

State Commission on Compensation;

members; compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1414 89

State Employees' Health Insurance

Plan;

contributions

by

departments; discharged

employees ......................... HB 1623 91

State Employees' Health Insurance

Plan; employees of the Peace

Officers' Annuity and Benefit

Fund and the Georgia Firemen's

Pension Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1212 90

State Employees' Health Insurance

Plan; presentment of checks or

drafts; discharge of debts .... .... HB 1493 91

State

employees

physically

disabled in line of duty or by

willful

act

of violence;

compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 28 88

State Merit System of Personnel

Administration; State Board of

Technical and Adult Education . . . . . HB 1403 40

State officials; compensation . . . . . . . HB 1342 88

State-owned motor

vehicles;

liability

insurance

for

nonprofit agencies and their

employees contracting with the

Department of Transportation . . . . . . HB 1519 89

State Soil and Water Conservation

Committee; name changed to

"State Soil

and

Water

Conservation Commission" .......... HB 1402

1

Tax commissioners, receivers, and

collectors; vacancies; personnel .. SB 409 23

Tax commissioners, receivers, and

collectors; vacancies; personnel .. SB 485 103

Teachers' health insurance; local

employer's contributions . . . . . . . . . . HB 1622 38

Wardens of county correctional

institutions; police powers ....... SB 476 81

PUBLIC RECORDS-Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 435 113

PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SYSTEM--
Creditable service .................. SB 221 97 Postretirement benefit adjustments .. HB 480 98 Retirement benefits; amount . . . . . . . . . HB 482 98 Retirement with 40 years of
creditable service ................ HB 1025 98

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State Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education changed to
Department of Technical and
Adult Education ................... HB 1779 95

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION--

Enforcement

officers; Peace

Officers' Annuity and Benefit

Fund; membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 157 100

Special fee on corporations and

utilities; amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 443 92

Telecommunications

companies;

deregulation or detarriffing by

Public Service Commission . . . . . . . . . HB 1234 92

See also Public Utilities and

Public Transportation

PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC

TRANSPORTATION--

Ad valorem taxes of public

utilities; local assessment . . . . . . . HB 337 101

Bus and Rail Vehicle Passenger

Safety Act; rail vehicle

hijacking; explosives; weapons .... HB 1629 30

Consumers' utility

counsel;

attachment of office; personnel;

repeal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1605 94

Electric membership corporations

and

foreign

electric

cooperatives; officers and

directors; standard of care;

liability; indemnification . . . . . . . . SB 536 93

Emergency telephone number "911"

systems;

cellular

radio

telecommunications

services;

fees prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 484 94

Emergency telephone number "911"

systems; maintenance fees;

enhanced systems;

local

governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 218 93

Motor common carriers and motor

contract carriers;

permits;

registration; stamps; fees;

exempt commodity intrastate

commerce; interstate commerce ..... HB 1282 94

Public Service Commission; amount

of special fees on corporations

and utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 443 92

Public

Service

Commission;

enforcement officers; Peace

Officers' Annuity and Benefit

Fund; membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 157 100

Telecommunications

companies;

deregulation or detarriffing by

Public Service Commission . . . . . . . . . HB 1234 92

Telephone numbers with 976

prefixes; advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1497 10

Telephones; solicitations for

calls to 976 numbers; automatic
dialing equipment; u. s. mail ..... HB 1284 93

Utilities; suspension of utility

service by landlord prior to

final

disposition

of

dispossessory

proceeding

prohibited; payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 248 87

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RADAR-Technicians; qualifications . . . . . . . . . HB 1469 79

RADIATION CONTROL--

Definitions; licenses; users of

radioactive

materials;

registration

of radiation

generation equipment; prohibited

uses of sources of radiation ...... HB 1411 52

See also Hazardous Waste

RAIL VEHICLES-Hijacking; explosives; weapons ...... HB 1629 30

RECORDS--

Department of Public Safety;

evidence;

photocopies and

computer printouts ................ SB 562 74

Firearms dealers ..................... HB 1394 84

Health records; destruction,

alteration, or falsification ...... HB 1598 29

Inspection of public records ........ SB 435 113

State Mapping and Land Records

Modernization Advisory Board;

creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 437 110

State

Records Committee;

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

RECREATION SPECIALISTS-Master therapeutic recreation
specialists; qualifications . . . . . . . HB 1237 86

RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS--

Bankruptcy; exemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 510

District Attorneys Retirement Fund

of Georgia; trustees ............ SB 419

District Attorneys' Retirement

System; trustees .................. SB 419

Employees' Retirement System of

Georgia;

benefits;

cost-of-living increase ........... HB 358

Employees' Retirement System of

Georgia; county boards and

departments of health in

counties of 550,000 or more;

payments by Department of Human

Resources ......................... SB 87

Employees' Retirement System of

Georgia; district attorneys'

investigators; membership . . . . . . . . . HB 24

Employees' Retirement System of

Georgia; Georgia Agricultural

Exposition Authority; membership

of officers and employees . . . . . . . . . HB 305

Employees' Retirement System of

Georgia; Georgia

Agrirama

Development

Authority;

membership of officers and

employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 896

Employees' Retirement System of

Georgia; membership; Georgia

Environmental Facilities

Authority .................. , ...... HB 1046

Employees' Retirement System of

Georgia; optional retirement

allowances; divorce; death of

spouse; alternative benefits ...... SB 129

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Employees' Retirement System of

Georgia; State Board of

Education and State Department

of Education; membership of

employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1071 94

Employees' Retirement System of

Georgia; State Board of

Postsecondary

Vocational

Education changed to Department

of Technical and Adult Education .. HB 1779 95

Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund;

employees; health insurance . . . . . . . HB 1212 90

Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund;

maximum benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 356 99

Georgia Legislative Retirement

System; membership; creditable

service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 106 98

Joint Municipal Employees Benefit

System; legislative revision;

vesting of rights ................. HB 1351 98

Joint Municipal Employees Benefit

System; Municipal Gas Authority

of Georgia; membership

of

employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1512 98

Judges of the Probate Courts

Retirement Fund of Georgia;

benefits .......................... SB 15 99

Judges of the Probate Courts

Retirement Fund of Georgia;

commissioners ..................... SB 419 108

Peace Officers' Annuity and

Benefit Fund; benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 458 100

Peace Officers' Annuity and

Benefit Fund; commissioners . . . . . . . SB 419 108

Peace Officers' Annuity and

Benefit Fund; employees; health

insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1212 90

Peace Officers' Annuity and

Benefit

Fund;

medical

examinations; date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1213 100

Peace Officers' Annuity and

Benefit Fund; options; surviving

spouses;

divorce;

death;

alternative benefits .............. SB 128 100

Peace Officers' Annuity and

Benefit Fund; Public Service

Commission enforcement officers;

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 157 100

Public School Employees Retirement

System; creditable service ........ SB 221 97

Public School Employees Retirement

System; postretirement benefit

adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 480 98

Public School Employees Retirement

System; retirement

benefits;

amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 482 98

Public School Employees Retirement

System; retirement with 40 years

of creditable service . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1025 98

Public School Employees Retirement

System;

State Board of

Postsecondary

Vocational

Education changed to Department

of Technical and Adult Education . . HB 1779 95

Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of

Georgia;

continued active

membership; benefits; options ..... HB 718 99

Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of

Georgia; fines and forfeited

bonds; eligibility

for

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retirement ........................ HB 719 100

Superior Court Clerks' Retirement

Fund of Georgia; commissioners .... SB 419 108

Superior Court Clerks' Retirement

Fund of Georgia; retirement

benefits .......................... SB 7 99

Superior Court Judges Retirement

Fund of Georgia; trustees ......... SB 419 108

Superior Court Judges Retirement

System; trustees .................. SB 419 108

Teachers Retirement System of

Georgia; creditable service;

pregnancy; payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 278 97

Teachers Retirement System of

Georgia;

creditable service;

reestablishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 382 97

Teachers Retirement System of

Georgia; membership; employees

of county school system of

county of 550,000 or more . . . . . . . . . HB 704 96

Teachers Retirement System of

Georgia; "qualified retirement

plan"; postretirement benefit

adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 357 97

Teachers Retirement System of

Georgia; State Board of

Education and State Department

of Education; membership of

employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1071 94

Teachers Retirement System of

Georgia; State Board of

Postsecondary

Vocational

Education changed to Department

of Technical and Adult Education .. HB 1779 95

Teachers Retirement System of

Georgia; "teacher" redefined;

regional educational

service

agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1321 96

REVENUE AND TAXATION--

Ad valorem taxes; alternative tax

deferral for the elderly in

counties of 550,000 or more . . . . . . . SB 533

Ad valorem taxes; collection of

municipal taxes by county tax

commissioner or tax receiver and

tax collector. .................... HB 1200

Ad valorem taxes; county tax

digests;

review

and

equalization;

Ad

Valorem

Assessment Review Commission;

creation .......................... HB 1279

Ad valorem taxes; homestead

exemptions for individuals over

certain ages; referendum . . . . . . . . . . HB 778

Ad valorem taxes; municipalities;

municipal development

authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1785

Ad valorem taxes; preferential

assesHmen~ u, agricultural

property; transfer to a relative .. HB 1464

Ad valorem taxes;

public

utilities; local assessments ...... HB 337

Ad valorem taxes; school lunches;

purchase of food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1785

Billiard room licenses; issuance

by county governing authority ..... HB 1496

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229

County boards of equalization;

additional alternate members;

102
104
104 102 103 102 101 103
84 1

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selection of members from jury

lists ............................. HB 1465 103

County boards of equalization;

members; selection;

qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1278 103

county business and occupational

license taxes and fees; criteria .. HB 1657 66

Excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and

accommodations; counties of more

than 500,000; municipalities of

more than 400,000; domed stadium .. HB 1554 106

Income taxes; administration and

enforcement; corporate income

tax returns; withholding tax

returns; estimated

taxes;

penalties ......................... HB 1417 104

Income taxes; estimated tax;

fiduciaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1418 105

Income taxes; refunds; setoffs for

collection of debts owed the

Department of Labor under the

Employment Security Law ............ SB 490 105

Income taxes; social security and

railroad retirement benefits ...... HB 1415 101

Income taxes; wages subject to

withholding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1419 105

Insurance premiums taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1160 56

Intangible taxes; exemption; stock

in financial

institutions

reorganized under southern

region interstate banking law ..... HB 1455 104

Internal Revenue Code defined and

incorporated into Georgia Law..... HB 1415 101

Municipal taxes; contracts for

collection by county tax

commissioner or tax receiver and

tax

collector; assessment;

compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1200 104

Sales and use taxes; joint county

and municipal tax; rate; special

purpose county tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1472 105

Tax commissioners; performance

bonds for private persons

processing applications for

motor vehicle registration ........ HB 1382 73

Tax commissioners, receivers, and

collectors;

paying

tax

executions prohibited ............. HB 1280 101

Tax commissioners, receivers, and

collectors; vacancies; personnel .. SB 409 23

Tax commissioners, receivers, and

collectors; vacancies; personnel .. SB 485 103

Tax commissioners and collectors;

minimum

annual

salaries;

cost-of-living adjustments ........ SB 463 22

Tax executions;

notices

to

taxpayer; tax officials and

employees paying tax executions

prohibited; void executions;

maximum charge for release or

satisfaction ...................... HB 1280 101

Tax sales; notice to defendant;

redemption period; expiration ..... HB 1674 102

Tax Settlement and Compromise

Board; membership ................. SB 419 108

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RIGHT TO KNOW-Public Employee Hazardous Chemical Protection and Right to Know Act of 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 503 92

RURAL DEVELOPMENT-Office of Rural Development; State Advisory Committee on Rural Development; creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1260 110
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SALES AND USE TAXES-Joint county and municipal sales
and use tax; rate; special purpose county sales and use tax .. HB 1472 105

SEAT BELTS--

Child passenger

restraining

systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 71 77

use in motor vehicles; evidence in

civil actions; insurance . . . . . . . . . . HB 751 77

SECRETARY OF STATE--

Georgia

Laws; publication;

indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1223 49

See

also

Corporations,

Partnerships, and Associations;

Elections;

Professions

and

Businesses; Securities

SECURITIES-Investment advisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1566 12

SEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE-Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

SEED DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION-Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

SENATE-Districts 15 and 16; composition . . . . SB 582 48

SEPTIC TANKS-Distance between water wells and septic tanks; variances ........... HB 1336 14

SHERIFFS--

Grand juries; lists of persons who

hinder or obstruct sheriffs ....... HB 1531 26

Honorary office of sheriff

emeritus; creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1797 26

Family

violence;

protective

orders; enforcement duties . . . . . . . . HB 1406 36

Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1530 26

Livestock running at large; fees

for impoundment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1806 3

SHERIFFS' RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA--
Continued active membership; benefits; options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 718 99
Fines and forfeited bonds;
eligibility for retirement . . . . . . . . HB 719 100

SMALL MINORITY BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS-Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1310 5

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Bill

SMOKE DETECTORS--

Sleeping

accommodations;

construction prior to 1976 . . . . . . . . HB 311 45

SOCIAL SERVICES--

Advisory Commission on Programs

for the Visually Impaired and

the Hearing Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 318 51

Child

abuse;

reports;

child-counseling and child

service organization personnel;

photographs ....................... HB 1355 35

Children and youth; adoption of

special needs children; payments

to licensed

child-placing

agencies .......................... HB 1363 107

Commission on Children and Youth;

creation .......................... HB 1371 108

County boards of family and

children services; nominees for

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1189 106

Day-care centers; employees

records checks; applicability of

Georgia Administrative Procedure

Act; hearing officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1216 107

Day-care homes and day-care

centers; space requirements;

additional children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1306 107

Education of children in custody

of Department of Human Resources .. HB 1404 40

Foster

parents;

liability

insurance

or

indemnity

contracts; Department of Human

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1546 89

"Illegitimate" "bastard" and

' derivations 'replaced by' "born

out of wedlock" in Code ........... HB 1612 34

Medical assistance; hearings;

administrative decisions .......... HB 1239 107

Personal Attendant Care Program

for

Disabled

Adults Act;

enactment ................ ; ........ HB 1217 51

State Housing Trust Fund for the

Homeless Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1339 7

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT-Solid waste disposal site permits; distance from county line ......... HB 862 15

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT-Permits for solid waste disposal sites near a national historic monument .......................... SB 453 17 Solid waste from outside the state; Environmental Protection
Division; powers; funds; Solid Waste Management Trust Fund; special solid waste ............... SB 667 18

SOUTHEAST INTERSTATE LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPACT--
Withdrawal of party state ........... SB 518 16

SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY-Boards of education; interlocal risk management agencies .......... SB 438 39

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SPECIAL MASTERS-Fees assessed as court costs . . . . . . . . HB 1545 8

SPEED DETECTION DEVICES-Technicians; qualifications . . . . . . . . . HB 1469 79

SPEED LIMITS-Interstate highways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 652 76
School buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1443 75

STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
RURAL DEVELOPMENT-Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1260 110

STATE AUDITOR--

Nonprofit contractors

doing

business with the state . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1413 113

STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY-Continuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1454 82

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY--
Continuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1349 82

STATE BOARD OF PARDONS
AND PAROLES-Committee to review membership . . . . . . SB 419 108

STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY-Continuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1349 82

STATE BOARD OF PODIATRY EXAMINERS-~ Continuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1349 82

STATE BOARD OF POSTSECONDARY
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION-Name changed to State Board of Technical and Adult Education . . . . . HB 1403 40

STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR
FORESTERS-Definition; membership; powers; funds; licenses; continuation . . . . . SB 550 15

STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS--
Continuation; membership ............ HB 1503 84

STATE CAPITOL-Committee to supervise grounds; membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

STATE COMMISSION ON COMPENSATION-Members; compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1414 89

STATE COURTS-Appeals from decisions reviewing decisions of magistrate courts .... HB 1235
Bailiffs; compensation; jurors; expense allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 516 25
Fines and forfeited bonds;
payments to Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 719 100 The Council of State Court Judges of Georgia; creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 432 23

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STATE EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN--
Contributions by departments; discharged employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1623 91
Employees of the Peace Officers'
Annuity and Benefit Fund and the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund .... HB 1212 90 Presentment of checks or drafts; discharge of debts ................ HB 1493 91

STATE GOVERNMENT--

Advisory

Board

on Space

Management; membership . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

Appropriations; Department of

Medical Assistance; supplemental

for S.F.Y. 1987-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1183 114

Appropriations; Georgia Peace

Officer Standards and Training

Council. .......................... HB 1241 66

Appropriations; S.F.Y. 1988-1989 .... HB 1277 114

Appropriations

for

s.F.Y.

1987-1988; State of Georgia

General Obligation Debt Sinking

Fund (New) ........................ HB 216 114

Appropriations; supplemental for

S.F. Y. 1987-88 .................... HB 1267 114

Attorney General; membership on

boards, commissions,

and

authorities ....................... SB 419 108

Attorney General; Water Well

Standards Advisory Council ........ HB 1336 14

Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1

Committee to supervise capitol

grounds; membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

Community

Education

and

Development Act; enactment;

grants to boards of education;

Department of Community Affairs ... HB 1488 110

Court of Appeals; reports ........... SB 419 108

Debts of state agencies; prompt

payments; interest ................ SB 618 109

Department of Administrative

Services; services for local

political subdivision; reserve

fund for new eguipment ............ HB 1297 108

Department of Community Affairs;

continuation;

general

provisions; powers;

duties;

board;

advisory councils;

personnel. ........................ SB 475 109

Department of Community Affairs;

State Mapping and Land Records

Modernization Advisory Board;

creation .......................... SB 437 110

Department of Industry and Trade;

domed stadium; land; contracts .... HB 1691 12

Department of Industry and Trade;

hazardous wastes; powers .......... SB 597 17

Department of Medical Assistance;

hearings; administrative

decisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1239 107

Employees disabled in line of duty

or by willful act of violence;

compensation ...................... SB 28 88

Georgia Administrative Procedure

Act; contested cases; findings

of fact; statement of facts . . . . . . . HB 841 111

Georgia Administrative Procedure

Act; contested cases; licenses

to practice medicine or

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dentistry; stays .................. HB 1456 111

Georgia Administrative Procedure

Act;

day-care

centers;

employees' records checks ......... HB 1216 107

Georgia Building

Authority;

membership ........................ SB 419 108

Georgia

Building

Authority

(Hospital); sale of real

property prohibited; exception .... HB 1365 112

Georgia Environmental Facilities

Authority;

officers

and

employees; Employees' Retirement

System of Georgia; membership ..... HB 1046 96

Georgia State Financing and

Investment Commission; contracts

with State Tollway Authority ...... HB 1769 55

Georgia State Financing and

Investment Commission;

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

Hazardous Chemicals Advisory

Council;

Public

Employee

Hazardous Chemical Protection

and Right to Know Act of 1988 ..... HB 503 92

Jekyll

Island--State

Park

Authority; sale of real property

prohibited; exception . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1365 112

Metropolitan area planning and

development commissions; areas

of more than 1,000,000;

membership of commissions . . . . . . . . . HB 1193 110

Nonprofit contractors; cooperative

education service agencies . . . . . . . . HB 1618 113

Nonprofit contractors

doihg

business with state; audits;

financial statements; reporting

requirements; state auditor . . . . . . . HB 1413 113

Office of Rural Development;

creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1260 110

Officials; compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1342 88

Open meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 394 111

Open records ........................ SB 435 113

Public records; inspection . . . . . . . . . . SB 435 113

State authorities;

deferred

compensation plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1638 91

State

authorities;

leases;

approval by fiscal affairs

subcommittees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1535 49

State Commission on Compensation;

members; compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1414 89

State Employees' Health Insurance

Plan;

contributions

by

departments; discharged

employees ......................... HB 1623 91

State Employees' Health Insurance

Plan; employees of Peace

Officers' Annuity and Benefit

Fund and the Georgia Firemen's

Pension Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1212 90

State Employeesl Health Insurance

Plan; presentment of checks or

drafts; discharge of debts . . . . . . . . HB 1493 91

State Housing Trust Fund for the

Homeless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1339 7

State Office of Housing; Georgia

Residential Finance Authority;

powers ............................ SB 4 79 6

State Properties Commission;

acquisition related services ...... HB 1626 112

State Properties Commission;

Department of Technical and

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Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1403 40

State Records

Committee;

membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

State Tollway Authority; powers;

hearings; rights of way;

contracts with Georgia State

Financing and

Investment

Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1769 55

Stone

Mountain

Memorial

Association; sale of real

property prohibited; exception . . . . HB 1365 112

Supreme Court; reports .............. SB 419 108

Tiger swallowtail; official state

butterfly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 449 108

STATE HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR
THE HOMELESS ACT-Enactment; commission; trust fund ... HB 1339 7

STATE MAPPING AND LAND RECORDS
MODERNIZATION ADVISORY BOARD-Creation ............................ SB 437 110

STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD-Executive director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1483 40

STATE MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION--
Department of Technical and Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1403 40

STATE OFFICE OF HOUSING--

Georgia

Residential Finance

Authority; powers ................. SB 479 6

STATE PROPERTIES COMMISSION-Acquisition related services . . . . . . . . HB 1626 112 Department of Technical and Adult
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1403 40 State authorities; leases . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1535 49

STATE RECORDS COMMITTEE-Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMITTEE--
Contracts; grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1401 1 Name changed to "State Soil and
Water Conservation Commission" .... HB 1402 1

STATE TOLLWAY AUTHORITY--

Powers; hearings; rights of way;

contracts with Georgia State

Fina~ci~g and

Investment

Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1769 55

STATE-WIDE PROBATION ACT-Counties of 250,000 or more; county probation systems . . . . . . . . . . HB 1476 82 Probation; suspension of sentence; maximum duration; revocation ...... SB 434 81 Transfer of supervision to judicial circuit in which
probationer resides ............... SB 651 81

STATUTES--

Georgia

Laws;

editorial,

compilation,

and indexing

services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1223 49

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Local laws; terms of municipal officers elected in 1986 .......... SB 625 44
Population bills; definition . . . . . . . . HB 1872 48

STONE MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL
ASSOCIATION-Alcoholic beverage sales ............ HB 1347 14 Sale of real property prohibited; exception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1365 112

SUBMERGED CULTURAL RESOURCES-Exemptions; rules ................... SB 503 13

SUBSEQUENT INJURY TRUST FUND-Board of trustees; membership ....... SB 547 63

SUPERIOR COURT CLERKS' RETIREMENT
FUND OF GEORGIA-Commissioners ....................... SB 419 108 Retirement benefits ................. SB 7 99

SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA--
Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES RETIREMENT SYSTEM--
Trustees ............................ SB 419 108

SUPERIOR COURTS--

Appalachian Judicial Circuit;

additional judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ ... SB 334 21

Appeals from decisions of State

Board of Workers' Compensation .... HB 1438 63

Appeals from inferior courts;

trial without jury; consent ....... SB 492

4

Bail; schedules; appeal bonds ....... HB 776 33

Bailiffs; compensation; jurors;

expense allowance ................. SB 516 25

Capital felony prosecutions;

reimbursement of counties for

expenses .......................... HB 1529 33

Child abuse protocol committees;

composition ....................... SB 640 34

Clerks; closing office during

lunch in counties of fewer than

10,000; inclement weather ......... HB 1298 23

Clerks; fees; petitions alleging

family violence; foreign money

judgments ......................... HB 1635 9

Clerks;

guardianships

over

property; filing of orders . . . . . . . . HB 1557 50

Clerks; minimum annual salaries;

cost-of-living adjustments ........ SB 463 22

Clerks; reports and records of sex

criminal convictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1429 22

Clerks;

state-wide

county

computerized

information

network; access to corporate

records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1444 19

Coweta Judicial Circuit; terms;

Carroll County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1427 21

Death penalty habeas corpus cases;

judicial assistance ............... SB 99 21

DeKalb County; additional judge ..... HB 1670 21

District attorneys; investigators;

retirement ........................ HB 24 95

District Attorneys Retirement Fund

of Georgia; trustees .............. SB 419 108

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District Attorneys' Retirement System; trustees .................. SB 419 108
Fines and forfeited bonds;
payments to Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia ................... HB 719 100 Piedmont Judicial Circuit; Jackson
County; terms ..................... HB 1639 22 Sessions outside county site in
certain counties .................. HB 1325 22 Sheriffs; fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1530 26
Sheriffs; fees for impounding stray livestock ................... HB 1806 3
Sheriffs; honorary office of
sheriff emeritus; creation . . . . . . . . HB 1797 26 Sheriffs; minimum annual salaries;
cost-of-living adjustments ........ SB 463 22 Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit;
additional judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1670 21
Superior Court Clerks' Retirement
Fund of Georgia; cornrnissioners .... SB 419 108 Superior Court Clerks' Retirement
Fund of Georgia; retirement benefits .......................... SB 7 99 Superior Court Judges Retirement
Fund of Georgia; trustees ......... SB 419 108 Superior Court Judges Retirement
System; trustees .................. SB 419 108 Waycross Judicial Circuit; terms .... HB 1540 22

SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA--

Death penalty cases;

pretrial

review ............................ SB 100 34

Reports ......................... .... SB 419 108

Reports; advance reports; rules;

forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1731 112

SURVEYORS-County surveyors; vacancies ......... SB 409 23 State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; continuation; membership ........................ HB 1503 84

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Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM

OF GEORGIA--

Creditable service;

pregnancy;

payrnent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . HB 278 97

Creditable service;

reestablishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 382 97

Membership; employees of county

school system of county of

550,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 704 96

"Qualified retirement plan";

postretirement benefit

adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 357 97

State Board of Education and State

Department

of

Education;

membership of employees . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1071 94

State Board of Postsecondary

Vocational Education changed to

Department of Technical and

Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1779 95

"Teacher" redefined;

regional

educational service agencies . . . . . . HB 1321 96

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES-Deregulation; tarriffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1234 92

TELEPHONES--

Advertising numbers with 976

prefixes .......................... HB 1497 101

Emergency telephone number "911"

systems;

cellular

radio

telecommunications

services;

fees prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 484 94

Emergency telephone number "911

systems; maintenance fees;

enhanced

systems; local

governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 218 93

Solicitations for calls to 976

numbers;

automatic dialing

equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1284

TICKET SCALPING-Service charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1724 10

TIGER SWALLOWTAIL-Official state butterfly ............ SB 449 108

TOBACCO--

Pesticides;

detention

and

condemnation of tobacco . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1266 12

TORTS--

Alcoholic beverages; liability of

person selling, furnishing, or

serving or property owner . . . . . . . . . HB 1495 115

Civil actions for damages for

willful damage or theft of

personal property ................. HB 1538 115

Electric membership corporations

and

foreign

electric

cooperatives; officers and

directors; standard of care;

liability; indemnification . . . . . . . . SB 536 93

Furnishing alcoholic beverages to

minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1123 114

Health records; destruction,

alteration, or falsification ...... HB 1598 29

"Illegitimate"; "bastard"; and

derivations replaced by "born

out of wedlock" in Code . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1612 34

Medical malpractice; informed

consent to surgical, medical, or

diagnostic procedures ............. SB 367 52

Motor vehicles; seat belts; use ..... HB 751 77

Nonprofit associations; safety or

sports programs; limitation on

liability; standard of care . . . . . . . HB 1335 114

Optometrists;

use

of

pharmaceutical agents; standard

of care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1169 85

Pesticide, plant growth regulator,

or fertilizer contamination

cases; liability; proof ........... HB 1518 1

Sovereign immunity; local boards

of education; interlocal risk

management agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 438 39

TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS-Service marks of counties and
municipalities; registration; liquidated damages ................ SB 558 11

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TRADE NAMES-Optometrists; advertising . . . . . . . . . . . HB 816 85

TRAFFIC CONTROL REVIEW BOARDS-Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 419 108

TREASURE-TROVE-Submerged cultural resources . . . . . . . . SB 503 13

TRUST COMPANIES--

Fiduciary

funds

awaiting

investment or distribution;

obligations; fees; disclosures .... HB 1162 5

TRUSTS--

Investments;

"prudent person";

liability ......................... HB 1435 117

Trustee powers which render a

trust executory; termination of

irrevocable executory trusts;

distributions;

divisions;

consolidations; persons who may

create trusts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1151 117

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UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS-Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1851 16

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION--

See

Labor and Industrial

Relations; Employment Security

Law

UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY 'JURISDICTION ACT--
Definitions; "custody proceeding"; "state" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1509 35

UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE-Code revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229 1

UNITED STUDENT AID FUNDS, INC.-Loans; investments by insurers ...... HB 1247 56

URBAN RESIDENTIAL FINANCE

AUTHORITIES--

Contracts

with

downtown

development authorities . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1502 68

Cooperation with

housing

authorities ....................... HB 1499 6

URBAN RESIDENTIAL FINANCE

AUTHORITIES FOR LARGE MUNICIPALITIES

(400,000 OR MORE)--

Definitions;

members; powers;

audits ........................... HB 1501 67

USED CAR DEALERS' REGISTRATION
ACT-Board; licenses; records checks; inspectors; continuation .......... HB 1304 86

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VETERANS-Georgia National Guard; retired members; motor vehicle license plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 458 73
Georgia War Veterans Cemetery ....... SB 359 70

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VETERINARY MEDICINE-Licenses; continuation of board; continuing education; liability; records ........................... HB 1209 86

VICTIMS OF CRIME-Compensation ........................ SB 431 32

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WARE COUNTY-Superior court; terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1540 22'

WAREHOUSES--

Books and records; licenses;

financial statements; audits ...... SB 441 11

Tobacco treated with certain

pesticides; detention

and

condemnation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1266 12

WATER--

Permits;

farm uses; rates;

modifications; priority during

water shortages ................... HB 1543 16

Suspension of service by landlord ... SB 248 87

WATER WELL STANDARDS ACT OF 1985-Attorney General; duties; water well contractors; licenses; distance between wells and
septic tanks; variances . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1336 14

WATERS OF THE STATE, PORTS,

AND WATERCRAFT--

Georgia Boat Safety Act; personal

flotation devices; numbering of

vessels; muffling devices; noise

tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1596 116

Georgia

Ports

Authority;

acquisition of property from

Brunswick Port Authority .......... SB 502 115

Lake Sidney Lanier; marine

toilets; discharge into lake

prohibited; registration

of

vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 308 14

Submerged cultural resources ........ SB 503 13

WAYCROSS JUDICIAL CIRCUIT-Superior court; terms ............... HB 1540 22

WEAPONS--

Buses and rail vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1629 30

Carrying;

exemption

from

prohibition for

full-time

officials ......................... SB 586 30

Firearms dealers; records . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1394 84

School security personnel . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1404 40

WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION

OF ESTATES--

Administrators and executors;

bonds; sureties; liability;

mismanagement

or default;

settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 670

Administrators and

executors;

commissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1251

<:ode revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1229

Executors; inventories and returns .. HB 598

"Illegitimate"; "bastard"; and

derivations replaced by "born

l d116
117

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Bill

out of wedlock" in Code ........... HB 1612 34

Income taxes; estimated tax;

fiduciaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1418 105

Investments by executors and

trustees;

"prudent person";

liability ......................... HB 1435 117

Renunciations of successions to

interests in property; minors;

attempted

renunciations;

precatory expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1250 116

Trust companies; fiduciary funds

awaiting

investment

or

distribution; obligations; fees;

disclosures ....................... HB 1162 5

Trusts; trustee powers which

render a trust executory;

termination of irrevocable

executory trusts; distributions;

divisions;

consolidations;

persons who may create trusts ..... HB 1151 117

WITNESSES--
Influencing; threats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1577 29 Law enforcement officers; witness
fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1292 45 Prisoners under sentence of death;
delivery; procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1627 45

WORKERS' COMPENSATION--

Appeals from State Board of

Workers'

Compensation

to

superior court; time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1438 63

Certifications of

corporate

officers; partial lump sum

advance payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1437 62

Death caused by intentional act of

employer; penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB 495 62

Department

of

Corrections;

employees engaged in farm and

livestock operations .............. SB 473 62

State Board

of

Workers'

Compensation; subpoenas; writs

of fieri facias; personnel;

minimum assessments; inspections .. HB 1437 62

Subsequent Injury Trust Fund;

board of trustees; membership ..... SB 547 63

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