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. SUMMARY OF

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GENERAL T ATUTES ENACTED

AT THE 1 996 SESSION

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF

GEORGIA

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE OFFICE OF LEGISL.ATIVE COUNSEL
31 6 STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334

The GeneralAsseInbly
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
316 STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30334
(404) 656-5000

TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS

OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS

We are pleased to transmit to you the "Summary of General Statutes Enacted at the 1996 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 5,461 bills, resolutions, and amendments for the 1996 session. Of this number, 955 had been prepared by the convening date of the session, leaving a total of 4,506 which were drafted during the session.
The members of the committee and the Off ice of Legislative Counsel join in the sincere hope that this booklet will be of benefit to those who use it.

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
THOMAS B. MURPHY Speaker, House of Representatives
Chairman
FRANK ELDRIDGE, JR. Secretary of the Senate
Secretary
PIERRE HOWARD Lieutenant Governor
SENATOR GEORGE HOOKS SENATOR MARY MARGARET OLIVER
SENATOR SONNY PERDUE SENATOR WALTER S. RAY SENATOR LOYCE W. TURNER REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS B. BUCK III REPRESENTATIVE TOMMY CHAMBLESS REPRESENTATIVE TERRY L. COLEMAN REPRESENTATIVE JACK CONNELL REPRESENTATIVE LARRY WALKER
ROBERT E. RIVERS, JR. . Clerk, House of Representatives
SEWELL R. BRUMBY Legislative Counsel

FOREWORD
This booklet contains a summary of the general statutes of state-wide application which were enacted at the 1996 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia. No resolutions, local Acts, or uncodified "population Acts" have been included. The booklet also includes a table of Code sections amended and enacted at the 1996 session.
It would be impractical to minutely analyze each statute because to do so would defeat the main purpose which it is hoped that this booklet accomplishes. It is intended to be used as a convenient reference for persons desiring to know which laws were enacted or desiring to ascertain the main features of each Act without the necessity of reading the Act in its entirety.
It should be pointed out that for specific, detailed information on any particular law, the Act itself should be examined. Acts may be readily located in the Georgia Laws by Act number, since the Acts are pUblished in the Georgia Laws in numerical order by Act number. In addition, the Georgia Laws contain a table for converting Act numbers to Georgia Laws page numbers.
This summary is not to be deemed in any manner as an opinion from the Office of Legislative Counsel, and the question of constitutionality has not been considered in any respect.
It is hoped that this booklet will benefit all who have occasion to use it. Comments and suggestions for improvement are welcomed and should be directed to the Office of Legislative Counsel.
Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel



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

'TTTLE 1 TITLE 2 TITLE 3 TITLE 4 TITLE 5* TITLE 6* TITLE 7 TTTIJE 8 TITLE 9 TITLE 10
TI'TLE 11
TITLE 12
TITIJE 13 *
TIrrLE 14
TITLE 15 TITLE 16 TITLE 17 TTTLE 18 TITLE 19 TITLE 20 TITLE 2 J_ 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* TITI.JE 45 TITLE 46 TITLE 47 TITIJE 48 TITLE 49 TITLE 50 TITLE 51* TITIJE 52 TITLE 53

GENERAL PROVISIONS AGRICULTURE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ANIMALS APPEAL AND ERROR AVIATION BANKING AND FINANCE BUILDINGS AND HOUSING CIVIL PRACTICE COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMERCIAL CODE CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES CONr:I.'RACTS 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 NUIS.ANCES PENAL INSTITUTIONS PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES
PROP:E~R'TY
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES PUBLIC UTIL,I'TIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS REVENUE AND TAXATION SOCIAL SERVICES STATE GOVERNMENT TORTS WATERS OF THE STATE WILLS, rrRUSrr'S, AND ADMINISTRATION Oll' ESTATES

GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1996 SESSION SUMMARY

HOUSE BILLS

PREFILED

SIGNEDIVETOED

INTRODUCED PASSED NOTINTRO. BY THE GOVERNOR

Pending from the 1995 Session Introduced from 1996 Session

Generals Passed . . . . . . . .. 234

Locals Passed

185

Total Passed

419

705

72

9

811

347

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1516

419

11

70

2

338

-.2

408

11

Sent to the Governor for approval . . .. 419

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

PREFILED

SIGNEDIVETOED

INTRODUCED ADOPTED NOT INTRO. BY THE GOVERNOR

Pending from the 1995 Session Introduced during 1996 Session

Generals Adopted

43

Locals Adopted . . . . . . . . . . 1

Constitutional Amendments . 3

Privilege Adopted

527

Total Adopted . . . . . . . . . .. 574

138

6

2

665

568

o

803

574

2

6

00

41

00

47

00

Sent to the Governor for approval . . . .. 47

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SIGNEDIVETOED

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Generals Passed . . . . . . . . . 104

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. 144

328

33

2

310

111

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638

144

2

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105

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138

6

Sent to the Governor for approval. . .. 144

SENATE RESOLUTIONS

Pending from the 1995 Session Introduced during 1996 Session

Generals Adopted

17

Locals Adopted . . . . . . . . 2

Constitutional Amendments . 2

Privilege Adopted

297

Total Adopted . . . . . . . . . .. 3 18

PREFILED

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81

5

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352

313

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433

318

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4

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16

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20

1

Sent to the Governor for approval . . . .. 21

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TOTAL BILLS House Senate

INTRODUCED 1516 638 2154

PASSED 419
.ll 563

PREFILED NOTINTRO.
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SIGNEDIVETOED

BY THE GOVERNOR

408

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546

17

Sent to the Governor for approval

563

PREFILED

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House

803

574

2

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892

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'llITLE 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Act 511; HB 1195
'l'll.is Act makes extensive editorial amendments to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to correct typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions and reenacts the statutory portion of the Code as so amended.
Effective February 12, 1996.
Act 975; HB 1383
This Act provides that no Act increasing the expenditures by or creating a loss of revenue to counties or municipalities shall be effective until the first day of January following its passage.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 1-3-4.1. Effective January 1, 1997.
Act 869; SB 626
This Act designates the first Tuesday in February of each year as "Firefighter Appreciation Day" in Georgia.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 1-4-12. Effective July 1, 1996.
'l'ITLE 2
AGRICULTURE
Act 643; HB 1269
Tilis Act amends "The Entomology Act of 1937" by changing certain definitions and references throughout the Act that relate to plant pests a 11(1 their control and eradication.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections 2-7-2, 2-7-5, 2-7-6, 2-7-7, 2-7-9 tllrough 2-7-16, 2-7-20, 2-7-21, and 2-7-23.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 644; HB 1279
This Act provides for time limits for the filing of complaints, the givin.g of notice, and the commencement of actions by any person claiming to t)e damaged by any breach of the conditions of a bond given by a dealer in jl<J.ric\.ll tural products licensed by the Commissioner of Agriculture.
'rIle Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 2-9-6. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 970; SB 583
'rIlis Act substantially revises and reenacts the "Georgia Seed Law" as a method for protecting the public regarding the quality of seeds and fruit i:llld Jl\.lt trees. The Act adds definitions and rewrites the requirements for J.abeling agricultural, vegetable, flower, tree, and shrub seeds. The Act [).1_"(1hibits the falsification of any seed label, seed test, laboratory report, or other document to misrepresent the variety, history, quality, or c)rigin of seed. The Act changes the powers and duties of the Commissioner ()f l\gJ:-iculture, repeals provisions relating to the Seed Advisory Committee, changes the membership of the Seed Arbitration Council, and includes commercial fruit and nut tree buyer complaints in the council's arbitration jurisdiction.
'rhe Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 2-11-20 through 2-11-34, 2-11-50 through 7-11-53, and 2-11-70 through 2-11-77.
Effective July 1, 1997.
Act 871; SB 655
This Act changes the definition of the term "guaranteed analysis" as used ill th.e "Georgia Plant Food Act of 1989."
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 2-12-2. Effective July 1, 1996.
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TITLE 2 (continued)

Ac-t 973; SB 657

rrhis Act~ cOlnpreh.en.sively revises and supersec:les the law relating t.o CJ~Jricultural linling materials and provides for the regulation of the sale dIlel distribution of agricultural linlirlg materials thI.~ough a licensing l'rocedure. rrhe Act. requires certain reports, inspections, and chemical arlalyses by the Commiss~oner of Agriculture, authorizes the promulgat~on of rl.lles aIId regulatiolls, and provides for the prosecution of violations.
rrhe ,Act repeals o.e.G.A. Sections 2-12-40 through 2-12-54 and reenact_s
O.e.G.A. Sections 2-12-40 through 2-12-50.
Effect~ve July 1, 1996.

Act 855; HB 1760

~rhis Act changes the provisions relating to the compensation of Georgia

resident beekeepers whose property is destroyed by

order

of

the

Commissioner of Agriculture because of infection or the danger of infection

so as to require that funds be appropriated for that specific purpose.

rPhe Act. amends o.e.G.A. Section 2-14-45.

Effective July I, 1996.

rrlrrLE 3 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Act 946; SB 394

'rhis Act provides that, upon leaving the Department of Revenue under llollora:ble coneli tions, an agent, s[Jec ial agent, or eIIforcement of f ieer WilO tl~S accumulated 25 years of service with the department shall be entitled t() retain his or her weapon and badge pursuant to regulatLons established })ythe cOllunissioner of .revenue.
rrile Act amends O.C.G.A. Sect,ions 3-2-30 and 48-11-19. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 866; SB 585

This Act authorizes the governing authority of any county in which ttle

sale of alcoholic beverages 1S lawful to authorize by ordinance or

resolution the sale of alcoholLc beverages :Eor consumptLon on the premLses

at any time from 11:55 P.M. on Saturdays until 2:55 A.M. on Sundays.

The

l\ct~ also aut.:.horizes bona fide private clubs at which the sale ()f distilled

spjrit~s by tIle drillk for consumption on the premises is lawful t~o sell

clistilled spirit=.s by the drink at any time on. Sundays. rrhe Act changes ,the

wai_ting period from two years to one year for the holding of a subsequent

JC'fcrenduIllc.1ect.ion on the questioll of whether to allow trle sale of

dist i llecl spirits by the drink for consumption on the prelnises only

folltJwing an electioIl which results in disapproval of such sales.

rrhe Act alnends O.e.G.A. Sectiorls 3-3-7, 3-7-1, and 3-4-91.

Effective Jllly 1, 1996.

Act~ 851; HB 1625

Tllis Act prohibits the sale of distilled spirits by the package and the sale of wine at a price below cost and also prohLbLts the display and advert=.iselllent of or information regarding the price or prices of any wine in any J;:>lace visible from out,side t.he licensee's place of bllsiness.
'Phe Act ameIlds o.e.G.A. Section 3-4-26 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section
3-6-25.1.
Effective July 1, 1996.

Veto No. 29; HB 1222
.. Thi~ Act changes ~he ,fniFro~~--b.i-~r~~"id~nti':l community deve~op;"'-.I\t
U.Lst,rJ_ct and provl.des \:t1l;at:1 artt;f~c~e,S~. of,.: establ1shment of such a d1st.rlct sllall be filed with the c?unty~o :~~~n~ atithority. Provisions relating to
l~-hp holding of a referendq.nl are also tch~,nged. The Act also enacts (). c. G. A.
Chill)ter 36 - 8 8 , the "CoJl\rnJ-lnli-ty I dr'.C?V,e~ennrFi Dis t r i e t Act," to provide for sppcific requirements for ~eL'e~a i;~fl.reotnhn1nity improvement districts.

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TITLE 3 (continued)

The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 3-12-1, 3-12-2, and 3-12-3 and enacts o.e.G.A. Sections 36-88-1 through 36-88-40.

TI'rLE 4
AN 1,MA.JJS

Act 647; HB 1311

This Act changes the provisions of the veterinary services at equine sales so as accredited veterinarian shall be paid whose behalf such services are rendered.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 4-4-117. Effective July 1, 1996.

"Georgia Equine Act" relating to to provide that a licensed,
reasonable fees by the person on

Act 646; HB 1310

This Act changes the definition of livestock dealers by redefining the term livestock to include equines. The Act expands the application of existing law relative to the regulation, licensing, and liability of livestock dealers.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 4-6-1. Effective July 1, 1996.

TITLE 7 BANKING AND FINANCE
Act 874; SB 721
This Act revises numerous provisions relating to financial institutions and the Department of Banking and Finance. Provisions generally applicable to financial institutions relate to reports of suspicious currency transactions and deposits of and checks payable to intestate deceased depositors. Provisions specific to banks and trust companies relate to mergers and acquisitions, branch banks, borrowings by banks, and loans to directors, officers, and employees of funds held in trust. Provisions applicable to mortgage lenders and brokers relate to the liability and burden of proof of owners and senior executives for unlawful acts of subordinates, indemnification, exemptions from registration, audited financial statements, and the powers of the Department of Banking and pj_nance in investigating licensed and registered mortgage lenders and brokers. The Act also addresses the types of fees which the Department of Banking and Finance may prescribe, experience requirements for certain department personnel, and the placement of certain department personnel in the unclassified service.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 7-1-35, 7-1-41, 7-1-239, 7-1-239.1, 7-1-291, 7-1-394, 7-1-492, 7-1-530, 7-1-550, 7-1-601, 7-1-608, 7-1-912, 7-1-1000 through 7-1-1004, 7-1-1009, 7-1-1010, and 7-1-1013.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 797; SB 165
This Act relates to restrictions on the establishment of branch banks. Section 1 of the Act permits banks to establish three new or additional branch banks on a de novo basis. Section 2 of the Act removes the ]j_mitation on the number of branch banks that may be established and p~ovides that branch banks may be established on a de novo basis or by C}'tIler nleans including merger and acquisition.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 7-1-601. Section 1 of the Act is effective July 1, 1996. Section 2 of the Act is effective July 1, 1998.
Act 624; SB 492
This Act relates to interstate banking and contains two principal sections. Section 1 of the Act includes comprehensive provisions governing

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TITLE 7 (continued)
acquisition of Georgia banks by out-of-state bank holding companies, as well as the acquisition of out-of-state banks by Georgia bank holding companies. Section 2 of the Act permits interstate banking and branching by merger under Section 102 of the Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994, subject to certain limitations and requirements.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections 7-1-620 through 7-1-627 and enacts o.e.G.A. Sections 7-1-628 and 7-1~628.1 through 7-1-628.15.
Section 1 of the Act is effective April 1, 1996. Section 2 of the Act is effective June 1, 1997.
Act 830; HB 1078
This Act relates to loans to a business development corporation by members of the corporation. The Act clarifies that the interest rate on such a loan may be negotiated by the business development corporation and the member.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-747. Effective July 1, 1996.
TITLE 8 BUILDINGS AND HOUSING
Act 1046; HB 1221
This Act provides that a licensed master plumber or utility contractor may install and inspect the installation of water and sewer lines on private individual single-family residential property, instead of having such inspection by a county or city inspector, when the installation is outside the building and underground. A county or city may exempt itself from the alternate inspection provisions. The Act also provides that the codes or standards of the National Fire Protection Association prevail over any conflicts with codes or standards of the Standard Building Code Congress.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 8-2-26 and 25-2-13. Effective April 25, 1996.
Act 1023; HB 1355
This Act authorizes contracts between housing authorities and entities operating for profit for the ownership of a housing project and provides that those portions of such project for persons of low income are public property and not subject to local or state taxes and provides for the rental of and tenant selection for such portions. The Act also authorizes housing authorities to incorporate nonprofit corporations as subsidiary corporations of the authority.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 8-3-2, 8-3-3, 8-3~8, 8-3-11, 8-3-12, and 8-3-30.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 814; HB 1317
This Act requires the posting of notices concerning the application or use of certain pesticides in certain public buildings used by agencies of the state or political subdivisions thereof.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 8-7. Effective July 1, 1996.
TITLE 9 CIVIL PRACTICE
Act 523; HB 1626
This Act extends the continuance granted to attorneys who are members of or serve the General Assembly to include any hearing or motion or response
to motion or suit, provides that the continuance shall be granted by
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TITLE 9 (continued)

administrative agency judges as well as trial courts, and extends the time for doing any act affected by such a continuance for the term of the con t i llUC1l1ifc:e .
'rhe Act, amends O.C.G.A. Sections 9-10~150 and 17-8-26. Effective March 20, 1996.

Act 616; SB 1

Tilis Act provides that statements made in good faith in furtherance of

the right of free speech or the right of petition under the United States

or Georgia Constitutions in connection with an issue of public interest or

concern,

including communications made before or to a legislative,

executive, judicial, or other official proceeding or made in connection

with an issue under consideration or review in any such proceeding, shall

be privileged. The Act requires parties and their attorneys, when filing

claims arising from any act which could be construed to be so privileged,

to verify in writing that their claim is made in good faith, is not

interposed for improper purpose, and is not based on privileged

communication. The court shall on motion or on its own initiative impose a

sanction, which may include dismissal and an order requiring payment of

reasonable expenses, including a reasonable attorney's fee if the claim is

verified in violation of the Code provisions.

The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 9-11-11.1 and amends O.C.G.A. Section

51-5-7.

Effective April 1, 1996.

Act 619; SB 283

This Act makes videotaping of depositions available at the option of the t:.aking party unless the court orders otherwise, reversing prior practice.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Section 9-11-30.
Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 956; SB 670

This Act provides a private right of action in favor of defendants against plaintiffs or pla.intiffs' counsel for failure to timely direct cancellation and satisfaction of a judgment, provides for damages of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 to be recovered, and permits a separate cause of action to be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Section 9-11-80.
Effective July 1, 1996.

TITLE 10 COMMERCE AND TRADE
Act 1030; HB 1647
This Act provides that a seller or holder shall not be liable under "The Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act" if that person can show that the violation was not intentional and resulted from a clerical or tYI)ographical error and provides for individual actions only.
'rhe Act amends o.e.G.A. Section 10-1-15.
Effective April 18, 1996, and applicable to all violations occurring on or after that date.
Act 938; HB 1728
This Act changes the delinquency charge for violations of the "Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act." It also prohibits motor vehicle frartchisors from canceling a franchise based on a dealer's failure to meet performance
goals of a manufacturer due to failure of the franchisor to supply the new
lnotor vehicles ordered, from offering to sell or lease new motor vehicles tel any dealer at a lower price than the actual price offered to other dealers for the same model, and from auditing any dealer regarding any ac:tivity which took place more than two years prior to that audit.

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TITLE 10 (continued)
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-32 and 10-1-662. Effective April 15, 1996, and applicable to franchise agreements made on or after that date.
Act 929; HB 1442
This Act provides that certain regulations regarding antifreeze will not apply to recycled antifreeze processed in Georgia and so labeled and provides for standards for such antifreeze.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 10-1-208.1. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 935; HB 1632
This Act changes the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" to change the notice required in certain promotions and authorizes certain deposits but prohibits the requirement of paying additional consideration by winners and regulates the disclosure of information by consumer reporting agencies.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-392 and 10-1-393. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 611; HB 1400
This Act includes as unfair and deceptive practices certain thefts accomplished through telemarketing or through the Internet, defines ""telemarketing" consistently with federal law, provides increased penalties for such offenses against elders or disabled persons, and designates '~elemarketing investigators as certified peace officers. The Act also changes "the penalties and civil remedies for deceptive telemarketing and tllefts committed tllereby.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections 10-1-399, 10-5B-6, and 16-8-12 and enacts o.e.G.A. Section 10-1-393.5.
Effective April 1, 1996.
Act 810; SB 498
This Act prohibits forging or co~nterfeiting any trademark, service mark, or copyrighted or registered design, prohibits having any instrument to reproduce such mark or design, and prohibits the sale or offering for sale of products which a person knows or should know bear such marks or designs. The Act also provides for penalties, forfeiture, and restraining orders with regard to violations.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 10-1-454. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 804; HB 873
This Act requires consent to duplicate information or images that include a work of fine art stored or duplicated as electronic data or in any digital form.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 10-1-510. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 882; SB 316
This Act provides that certain information will be a protected trade secret without regard to the form of the information.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 10-1-761. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 977; HB 1405
This Act authorizes the use of electronic warehouse receipts for the storage of agricultural products.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 10-4-19. Effective July 1, 1996.
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TITLE 10 (continued)
Act 904; HB 1475
This Act grants to the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority the power to adopt reasonable ordinances relating to its property and affairs, prohibits the facilities of the authority from being open to the public generally except as provided in such ordinances, provides for the exclusion or removal of persons from that property, and provides for arrests and prosecutions of violators of such ordinances.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 10-9-4.1 and 10-9-14.1. Effective April 11, 1996.

TITLE 11 COMMERCIAL CODE
Act 1017; HB 1388
This Act comprehensively revises Article 3, formerly titled as commercial paper, now negotiable instruments, and Article 4, bank deposits and collections. The Act revises definitions for bank, holder, and money. The Act clarifies that Articles 4 and 9 govern in the event of conflicts with Article 3 and provides that inconsistent regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and operation circulars of the Federal Reserve Banks supersede Article 3. The former Article 3 is repealed and a new Article 3 is enacted; notable changes include a revised definition of holder in due course, rules for indorsements for payment to the indorsee as agent or fiduciary, provisions relating to alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, and provisions relating to an employer's responsibility for fraudulent indorsement by an employee. The revised Article 4 includes additional provisions relating to items payable through or payable at a bank, electronic presentment, limitation of actions, the status of a depositary bank as a holder of an unindorsed item and such bank's warranties, revised provisions relating to warranties, revised provisions relating to the medium and time of settlement, revised provisions relating to when a bank may charge a customer's account, revised stop-payment order provisions, and revised provisions relating to a customer's duty to report unauthorized signatures or alterations. The Act amends O.e.G.A. Title 24 to set out the evidence which creates a presumption that a check has been paid.
The Act repeals o.e.G.A. Sections 11-3-101 through 11-3-805, enacts O.C.G~A. Sections 11-3~101 through 11-3-605 and 24-4-23.1, and amends o.e.G.A. Sections 9-3-24, 11-1-201, 11-1-207, and 11-4-101 through 11-4-504.
Effective July 1, 1996.

TITLE 12 CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Act 640; HB 1224

This Act changes references to certain regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources and the federal Environmental Protection Agency so as to reference the most current regulations.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections 12-2-2, 12-8-62, and 12-8-92. Effective April 1, 1996.

Act 952; SB 588

This Act authorizes the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority to funds to entertain persons likely to donate money to the authority.
The Act enacts O.e.G.A. Section 12-3-524.1.
Effective July 1, 1996.

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Act 615; HB 1788

This Act provides the Board of Natural Resources with the authority to promulgate regulations governing the discharge of pollutants into waters of the state.

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The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-5-23. Effective April 1, 1996.

Act 1042; SB 500

This Act establishes schedules for correcting combined sewer overflow systems and phosphorous reduction facilities operated by the City of Atlanta. The Act provides for penalties for failure to meet such schedules. The Act increases the penalties for continuing to operate combined sewer overflow systems.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 12-5-23.2, 12-5-29, and 12-5-29.1. Effective April 25, 1996.

Act 642; HB 1263

This Act requires ginseng growers to register with the Department of Natural Resources. The Act changes the harvesting season for ginseng and requires the written consent of a property owner to harvest ginseng on his or her property.
The Act amends Article 2 of O.C.G.A. Chapter 12-6. Effective July 1, 1996.

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Act 921; HB 1227

This Act provides a limited limitation of liab~lity for persons who purchase and return to usefulness property contaminated by a release of a hazardous substance.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 12-8-92 and 12-8-95.1 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 12-8-96.3 and 12-8-200 through 12-8-207.
Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 614; HB 1636

This Act repeals the Asbestos Licensing Board and certain provisions relating to the licensure of asbestos contractors. The Act transfers the duty and authority to license asbestos contractors to the Board of Natural Resources.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 12-12. Effective April 1, 1996.

TITLE 14 CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS
Act 979; HB 1425
This Act amends the class action provisions of the Civil Practice Act to provide that secondary actions by shareholders made without waiting 90 days for a response to a demand upon the managing directors and trustees of an association must set forth the reasons why waiting the 90 days would result in irreparable injury to the association. The Act also revises certain

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TITLE 14 (continued)
portions of the Business Corporation Code relating to share distributions, personal liability of directors, resignation of directors, indemnification of officers and directors, amendment of articles of incorporation, and merger or share exchange and enacts provisions regarding survival of corporate claims .upon dissolution.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 9-11-23, 14-2-140, 14-2-202, 14-2-843, 14-2-850 through 14-2-859, 14-2-1002, 14-2-1103, and 14-2-1109 and enacts o.e.G.A. Section 14-2-1410.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 648; HB 1326
This Act allows pharmacists to form professional corporations. The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 14-7-2. Effective April 1, 1996.
Act 852; HB 1627
This Act provides for limited liability limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships with regard to' name requirements, amending a certif~cate of limited partnership to become a limited liability limited partnership, and determining the liabilities of a general partner of a limited liability limited partnership. The Act provides for delayed effectiveness of the following: certificates of limited partnership, amendments of such certificates, certificates of cancellation, and certificates of merger. The Act changes provisions relating to execution of certificates of merger, distribution upon withdrawal, and circumstances in which the withdrawal of a general partner does not trigger dissolution and provides for a fee for filing an amendment to a certificate of limited partnership to become a limited liability partnership. A provision requiring the survival of the domestic corporation in a merger of a domestic limited partnership with a domestic corporation is eliminated.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 14-8-2, 14-8-48, 14-8-62, 14-8-63, 14-9-201, 14-9-202, 14-9-203, 14-9-204, 14-9-206, 14-9-206.1, 14-9-403, 14-9-604, 14-9-801, and 14-9-1101.
Effective July 1, 1996.
TITLE 15 COURTS
Act 832; HB 1122
This Act sets out factors to be considered by a court in considering a request for televising, videotaping, or motion picture filming of judicial proceedings, allows hearings, and allows a court to grant such requests for all or parts of proceedings. The Act provides that violation of such an order constitutes contempt of court.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 15-1-4 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 15-1-10.1.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 982; HB 1467
This Act provides a formula for calculating compensation of part-time state court judges providing assistance in superior courts and a formula for calculating compensation for service as a chief magistrate or magistrate by the probate judge.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 15-1-9.1, 15-9-63, and 15-10-20. Effective July 1, 1996, except that the formula for compensation of a probate judge serving as chief magistrate or magistrate is effective January 1, 1997.
Act 840; HB 1396
This Act provides that a person who has been removed from a judicial
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TITLE 15 (continued)

office upon order of the Supreme Court after review is not eligible to be appointed or elected to judicial office until seven years after removal. The Act applies prospectively only.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 15-1-13. Effective April 9, 1996.

Act 738; SB 750

This Act increases the membership of the Court of Appeals to ten and provides for divisions and the combination of two divisions and a seventh judge to determine cases in which there is a dissent in the division originally assigned. The Act provides for overruling previous cases by seven judges sitting as one court and provides for a quorum of six judges when all judges are sitting as one court. The Act allows hearing of oral argument at places other than the seat of government after reasonable notice and allows for temporary assistance of additional judges. The Act provides for the appointment of the initial judge added by the Act and for the terms of the first two successors to the initial judge. The Act provides that a person taking the office of a newly created superior court judgeship is entitled to the same county supplement then in effect for other judges of the judicial circuit without other legislation being required to authorize such salary supplement and provides that publication of a notice of intention to introduce local legislation is not required for a bill creating new superior court judgeships.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 15-3-1, 15-3-4, and 15-6-29. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 948; SB 496

This Act provides procedures for submitting to the Judicial Council proposals for pilot programs involving nonuniform courts, including a list of officials who may submit such a proposal, the time period for submission, policies to be promulgated by the Judicial Council regarding form and contents of the submission, and a Judicial Council report to the General Assembly evaluating proposals.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 15-5-26. Effective April 15, 1996.

Act 865; SB 547

This Act changes the term of superior court for Dawson County. The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 15-6-3. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 920; HB 1218

This Act provides for two exceptions to the pay schedule for to superior court judges who meet specified criteria.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Section 15-6-25. Effective July 1, 1996.

secretaries

Act 1028; HB 1613

This Act provides for filing and recording maps and plats by the clerk of the superior court when such documents meet specified criteria, provides for implementation of the state-wide automated information system for property records, and changes the automatic repeal date for legislation relating to the development of such system and the increase in fees to finance such system to July 1, 1998.
The Act amends a.e.G.A. Sections 15-6-67, 15-6-77, 15-6-97, and an uncodified portion of an Act approved April 7, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 260).
Effective April 16, 1996, with regard to recording plats; effective July 1, 1996, with regard to implementation of automated information system, and effective July 1, 1998, with regard to repeal of provisions increasing fees and providing for the development of the automated information system.

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TITLE 15 (continued)
Act 878; HB 1569
TI1~S Act proh~b~ts the assessment of fees ~n fam~ly violence cases by superior court clerks or ~n mag~strate court for costs associated with fj_l~ng cr~m~nal charges Lnvolv~ng fam~ly v~olence, for ~ssuance or service of a warrant, protective order, or witness subpoena arising from a family violence incident, or for filing a petit~on for relief from family violence.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections 15-6-77, 15-10-82, 15-16-21, and 19-13-3.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 941; HB 1761
This Act provi.des for storage of records of superior court clerks at places other than the courthouse or the clerk's office, eliminating former requirements relating to the maximum distance from the courthouse for such st=.orage areas.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-86. Effective April 15, 1996.
Act 1014; HB 1322
This Act extends the jurisdiction of probate courts which have jurisdiction over misdemeanor traffic offenses to include concurrent j\lrisdiction over cases charging possession of one ounce or less of marlJuana and certain m~sdemeanor v~olations of alcohol laws. The Act provides for waiver of tr~al by jury or binding over for trial by jury and provides for trial ~n probate court upon a summons or citation without an acc:usation.
The Act enacts o.e.G.A. Sections 15-9-30.6 and 17-7-72.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 654; HB 580
This Act allows the use of certain discovery procedures under the C~vil Pract~ce Act (depositions, interrogatories, compulsory production of documents and th~ngs, entry onto certain property with court permission) in luagistrate court cases involving writs and judgments in dispossessory or distress warrant proceedings in which the judgment exceeds $5,000.00.
The Act amends O.e.G.A. Section 15-10-50. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 875; HB 1299
This Act provides that failure of parents, guardians, or custodians of children to bring a child to a juvenile court hearing upon request and failure to be present upon request may be punished for contempt of court or suell parents, guardians, or custodians may be subjected to orders of the court requiring restitution, payment of a fine, reimbursement of the state for the costs of the ch~ld's detent~on, treatment, or rehab~l~tation, the performance of community service, or cooperation with a contract or plan [or supervision and reunificat~on of the child with the parent, guardian, c)r custodian.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-11-19, 15-11-26, and 15-11-62. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 863; SB 539
This Act provides that the disposition of a child and evidence aga~nst a child ~n a juvenile court hearing may be used against the child in escablishing conditions for bail, plea negotiations, and sentencing for felony offenses.
rr'tle Act amends._.O.C.G.A. Section 15-11-38. Effective July 1, 1996.
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TITLE 15 (continued)
Act 749; SB 611
This Actpirovides for reviews of disposition orders removing a child from the child's home to include a statement of facts supporting a determination that planning for family reunification is not appropriate as an alternative to a plan for family reunification. When the Division of Family and Children Services does not recommend reunification, a hearing and judicial determination are required. The Act sets out the contents of a report which does not recommend reunification services, requires notification of the division's intentions regarding an action for termination of parental rights, and allows appointment of a guardian ad litem to determine whether termination proceedings should be commenced. The Act provides the evidentiary standard for judicial determination as to whether reunification services should be provided or terminated and sets out a presumption that reunification services should not be provided if the court finds that the parent has unjustifiably failed to comply with a reunification plan, reunification services were available upon the child's removal from the home on at least two occasions, or grounds for termination of parental rights exist. The Act changes the duration of an order placing a deprived child in foster care to 12 months and requires findings of fact and a determination of whether reunification services should be continued for extension of such a court order. The Act adds to the list of protective orders by juvenile courts orders to persons to complete an approved substance abuse program. The Act changes provisions relating to determination that a child is deprived and grounds for termination of parental rights to include a parent's failure to communicate with or attempt to communicate with the child in a meaningful, supportive, parental manner. The Act applies the best interest of the child standard to placement of children with relatives following the termination of parental rights.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections 15-11-41, 15-11-57, 15-11-81, 15-11-90, 19-8-10, and 19-8-11.
Effective July 1, 1996, and applicable to proceedings pending on that date and filed on or after that date.
Act 667; HB 966
This Act provides for reimbursement for actual expenses of district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, investigators, and other state compensated personnel in the performance of duties from the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia. The Act does not provide for expenses or per diem for travel between a person's residence and such person's place of employment or an office of the district attorney located in the county of the person's residence. The Act authorizes advance travel funds and reimbursement for actual mileage if the county governing authority provides a county vehicle and vehicle expenses. The Act provides for payment of such expenses out of funds appropriated by the General Assembly and provides for a travel budget for each judicial circuit, a contingency reserve., and a proposed budget fQr state funds. Transfer of funds by the Department of Administrative Services to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia is authorized for Fiscal Year 1996. The Act provides for assumption of the power, duties, and responsibilities of a disabled district attorney by the chief assistant district attorney and for written authorization of assumption of powers, duties, and responsibilities of the district attorney by the chief assistant in the district attorney's temporary absence. The Act provides for designation of the chief assistant district attorney as acting district attorney in case of a disability of more than 30 days. The Act revises provisions relating to appointment of an attorney upon accusation or presentment against a district attorney.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-18-12, 15-18-14.1, 15-18-15, and 15-18-27.
Effective April 1, 1996, with regard to assumption of powers, duties, and J:esponsibilities of an absent or disabled district attorney and with regard to appointment of a substitute district attorney; effective July 1, 1996, with regard to reimbursement of expenses.
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TITLE 15 (continued)

Act 841; HB 1430

Tl"lis Act comprehensively revises laws relating to solLcitors of state

courts, changing the name of the officer to solicitor-general, providing

that persons holding the office on the Act's effective date may continue to

use tIle term solicitor, providing for appointments to fill vacancies,

providing for representation of the state by the district attorney in lieu

()f creating the officer of solicitor-general, providing for authorization

of a solicitor-general to represent the state in more than one county, and

iding [)J.':'{) V for the oath, qualif ications, author i ty,

and duties of

solicitors-general. The Act provides for local law determination of whether

a solicitor-general shall be full time or part time, prohibits the private

practice of law by full-time solicitors-general, and limits the private

practice of law by part-time solicitors-general. The Act provides for

leaves of absence for continuing education, eligibility for reelection of

any solicitor-general who is performing ordered military duty,

solicitors-general pro tempore, reimbursement for actual expenses, payment

e)f costs and filing fees for appeals or applications filed in the appellate

courts, chief assistant solicitors-general, acting solicitors-general,

employment of personnel, qualifications of attorneys and investigators

enl}~)loyed by sol ic i tors-general f equipment, serv ices, supplies, failure to

carry OU"t the duties of office, immunity, insurance, and indemnification.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-18-14, 15-18-22, 15-18-41, 15-18-43,

1~~-18-45, 15-18-46, 5-6-45, 16-9-20, 16-11-127, 16-11-130,

16-13-32,

17-7-71, 17-10-30, 17-15-4, 17~17-3, 34-2-14, 38-2-274, 40-8-5, 40-13-21,

47-5-85, 42-8-80, 43-47-21, 45-5-6, and 45-5-6.1. The Act enacts O.C.G.A.

Sections 15-1-13 and 15-18-60 through 15-18-74. The Act repeals O.C.G.A.

Section 15-7-24.

Effect.ive July 1, 1996, except that provisions relating to the

qualification for the office of solicitor-general apply to persons elected

~ appointed after July 1, 1996.

rrrrrLE 16
CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Act 813; HB 1560
This Act provides that a person may be convicted of conspiracy to commit a crime where the objective crime was completed but may not be convicted of both conspiracy to commit a crime and the completed crime.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-4-8.1. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 918; HB 1197
This Act increases the penalties for aggravated assault and aggravated battery on employees of the Department of Children and Youth Services, inc~reases penal ties for aiding, assisting, or encouraging escape by or hi Heier ing the apprehens ion" of a child or youth in the custody of the Department of Children and Youth Services, provides for the felony offense of providing such a child or youth with any weapon, intoxicating liquor, or controlled substance, and provides for delinquency petitions for certain cllildren and youth knowingly possessing certain contraband.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections 16-5-21, 16-5-24, and 49-4A-11.
Effective July 1, 1996, and applicable to offenses committed on or after Lhat. date.
Act 746; 5B 610
This Act defi~es the offense of family violence battery and prescribes punishments. The Act also provides for additional members for the State COlluuissioll on Family violence, changes the lengths of the terms of such lllembers, makes other organizational changes in the commission, and deletes troIH a prior Act sunset provisions relating to the commission.
TIle Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 16-5-23.1, 19-13-32, and 19-13-33 and an Act. creating the State Commission on Family Violence, approved April 16,

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TITLE 16 (continued)
1 9 9 2 ( Ga. L. 1 99 2, p. 18 1 0) . Effective July 1, 1996, and provisions relating to family violence
battery shall apply only to offenses committed on or after that date.
Act 943; SB 159
This Act provides for first and second degrees of the crime of cruelty to children and prescribes punishments for each degree.
The Act amends a.e.G.A. Section 16-5-70. Effective July 1, 1996, and applicable to conduct occurring on or after that da.t.e.
Act 798; SB 508
This Act provides that no person shall pierce the body of a person under tIle age of 18, with the exception of the earlobes, for purposes of ornamentation without the prior written consent of a custodial parent or guardian.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 16-5-71.1. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 965; SB 210
This Act provides that marriage to the victim is not a defense to a charge of rape or aggravated sodomy, specifies that the investigating law enforcement agency shall be responsible for the cost of any medical examination utilized in collecting evidence of rape or aggravated sodomy, and changes the penalties for statutory rape. The Act further provides that certain information set forth in a.e.G.A. Section 17-17-2 shall be provided in writing by the Department of Human Resources, law enforcement agencies, and courts to victims of rape or aggravated sodomy. The Act also extends the statute of limitations for forcible rape to fifteen years.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 16-6-1, 16-6-2, 16-6-3, and 17-3-1 and enacts a.C.G.A. Sections 17-17-1 and 17-7-2.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 876; HB 1316
This Act provides for increased penalties for statutory rape by perpetrators 21 years of age or older.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 16-6-3. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 635; HB 1168
This Act includes jails and penal and correctional institutions in the definition of "public place" for purposes of the offense of public indecency.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 16-6-8. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 650; HB 1531
TIlis Act provides that the public indecency statute is cumulative of other laws and shall not prohibit more restrictive state and local statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 16-6-8. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 741; SB 636
This Act revises the definition of designated felony acts for juveniles to include violations relating to destructive devices, explosives, poison gases, detonators, and hoax devices. The Act repeals criminal provisions relating to explosives and explosive devices and replaces such provisions with more comprehensive criminal provisions relating to destructive
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TITLE 16 (continued)

devices, detonators, bombs, explosives, weapons of mass destruction, bacteriological weapons, hoax devices, and other similar devices. The Act prohibits unauthorized possession and distribution to those indicted for or convicted of felonies and those adjudicated as mentally incompetent or tnenLally ill, distribution to persons under 21, knowing obstruction of detection or disarming of destructive devi_ces, and conspiracy to violate the Act. The Act authorizes inspection warrants for inspection by law enforcement officers or fire officials of persons licensed or authorized to mal~ufacture, possess, distribute, or use destructive devices and provides tor compelling of witnesses and production of documents by the Attorney General or a district attorney when there is reason to believe the criminal provisions have been violated. The Act provides for exceptions, use in legitimate agricultural activities, forfeiture of property used to facilitate a violation, seizure and destruction or transfer of destructive devices, and admissibility of photos, videotapes, identification, or analysis of destructive devices. The Act provides penalties for violations, including a penalty for theft of a destructive device or explosive, transmitting a false public alarm regarding destructive devices or hazardous substances, and placing a destructive device aboard a bus or rail vehicle. The Act provides an exemption from criminal provisions relating to carrying and possession of firearms for explosive ordnance disposal technicians and persons certified to handle animals trained to detect explosives. The Act redefines racketeering activity to include violations relating to destructive devices and adds to the powers and duties of the CDI the identification and investigation of violations relating to destructive devices. The Act provides for training for bomb technicians, explosive ordnance disposal technicians, and handlers of animals trained to detec"t explosives. The Act provides for mutual aid agreements among law etlforcement agencies and state authorities and agencies, reimbursement for expenses and overtime compensation, waiver of soverej_gn immunity, workers' c~<"')lllpensation, and insurance or indemnification.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 15-11-37, 16-8-12, 16-10-28, 16-11-130, 16-12-123, 16-14-3, and 35-3-4, enacts o.e.G.A. Sections 16-7-80 through 16-7-97 and 35-8-25, and repeals a.C.G.A. Sections 16-7-63 and 16-7-64.
Effective May I, 1996.

Act 925; HB 1295

This Act permits th~ court "to order the payment of monthly interest equal to 1 percent of the amount of the instrument, in addition to payment of the principal and other penalties, as restitution in a criminal case of deposit account fraud and, if such an order is made, precludes recovery of interest in any civil action on the same amount.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Section 16-9-20. Effective July I, 1996.

Act 658; HB 656

rrl~is Act defines "financial transaction card account number," fraudulent use of such a number to obtain anything of value, and Ear the venue of prosecution of such offense.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 16-9-30 and 16-9-33. Effective July 1, 1996.

prohibits provides

Act 913; HB 907

This Act provides for the crime of misrepresenting the ownership of timber or agricultural commodities and provides for of such crime as a misdemeanor or felony.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 16-9-61. Effective July 1, 1996, and applicable to conduct occurring on t=.ha t da te .

origin or punishment
or after

Act 1029; HB 1630

This Act amends the "Georgia Computer Systems Protection Act" to prohibit

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TITLE 16 (continued)

knowingly transmitting certain data, including any individual name, trade
name, registered trademark, logo or official seal, or copyrighted symbol, which would falsely identify the transmitting person or falsely imply permission or authorization to use the same. The Act exempts the use of the state seal or Georgia flag on a home page clearly identified as the home page of a member of the General Assembly.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 16-9-93.1. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 868; SB 607

This Act creates the misdemeanor offense of obstructing or hindering emergency medical professionals or persons working under their direction and the felony offense of resisting or obstructing such individuals by threatening or doing violence.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-10-24.2. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 657; HB 655

This Act prohibits injuring or destroying accelerant detection dogs in police service.
The Act amends a.e.G.A. Section 16-11-107. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 847; HB 1570

This Act makes it unlawful for any person to purposefully injure or destroy a police horse unless the destruction is purposes.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 16-11-107. Effective July 1, 1996.

seriously for humane

Act 520; SB 678

This Act allows the holder of a valid license to carry a handgun to use a
holster concealed by clothing and to carry a handgun in any location in a motor vehicle and recognizes out-of-state handgun licenses. The Act also permits probate judges to issue and renew such licenses on the basis of
status as a domiciliary, rather than requiring residency in the county, and permits issuance of such licenses to active duty military personnel
residing or stationed in the county.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections 16-11-126, 16-11-128, 16-11-129, and
16-11-174.
Effective July 1, 1996.

Veto No. 15; SB 624

This Act provides that a first offender convicted of certain misdemeanor

drug offenses and placed on r~R~t.j.9q ,.w-rq h.~s fulfilled the terms of

:i '. p probation and whose case
shall not be denied a lice,

\:, e1!!fr--',., ' ~~~,~:st~<:l' .. ~~t~a:,out adjudication of guil t

ca y I:' . ~lSlf?li < ,?r revolver.

The Act

further provides that elec : - _ t. u

w:~>.:,:e~c. lve officers and members

and former members of t~t.,,-::- ene r'l / .. ~.~1 lJ-f..';whb are licensed to carry a

pist?l or revo~ver are exem '>:~,~ om e ~:~. .~ [::. ictiJi?hJs on carrying weapons at

publlC gatherlngs and othe -p

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~cealed weapons laws. The

Act also provides that the exemption from background checks when redeeming

a previously pawned gun is no longer limited to redemption within the same

calendar year.

The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 16-11-129, 16-11-130, and 16-11-181.

Act 651; HB 308

This Act provides for enhanced mandatory criminal penalties for use of machine guns, sawed-off rifles, sawed-off shotguns, or firearms equipped with silencers during the commission of certain crimes and authorizes

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TITLE 16 (continued)
enactment and enforcement of consistent local ordinances and laws. The Act enacts Part 5 of Article 4 of a.C.G.A. Chapter 16-11. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 622; SB 396
This Act changes the penalties for acts or omissions which would cause a minor to be found to be a deprived child. The Act also .prohibits selling or furnishing tickets to a person under 21 for admission to a show or performance harmful to minors and consisting in whole or in part of sexually explicit nudity, live sexual conduct, or live sadomasochistic abuse.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 16-12-1 and 16-12-103. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 853; HB 1637
This Act makes the imposition of an annual raffle license fee of $100.00 on nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations discretionary with the sheriff and provides that upon proof of bona fide nonprofit, tax-exempt status a special limited license for up to three raffles per year may be issued and shall require no application or license fee.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 16-12-22.1. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 634; HB 1151
This Act changes provisions relating to earning of replays on coin operated games or devices by removing certain limitations on free replays, by permitting such games or devices to reward players with merchandise, gift certificates, or other prizes contained within the machine and not exceeding a wholesale value of $5.00, by permitting players of certain games or devices to accumulate winnings through tokens, vouchers, or tickets and redeem the same for noncash prizes not exceeding a wholesale value of $5.00, and by providing penalties for violations.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 16-12-35. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 750; HB 1365
This Act provides that persons selling cigarettes or other tobacco related objects must request and be furnished proper identification when there is reasonable doubt that the purchaser is 18 years of age or older, and failure to so request may be considered by the trier of fact as evidence of knowing sale to a minor.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 16-12-171. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 652; HB 342
This Act amends the list of controlled substances and dangerous drugs, requires maintenance of accurate records regarding dangerous drug transactions, requires labeled original containers for controlled substances, and changes the penalties for certain violations involving nitrous oxide and carisoprodol.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 16-13-25, 16-13-2"7, 16-13-71, 16-13-72, 16-13-75, and 16-13-79.
Effective April 1, 1996.
Act 932; HB 1555
This Act provides that a second or subsequent felony offense involving intent to distribute any Schedule I or II controlled substance may be punished by not less than ten nor more than 40 years imprisonment or life imprisonment and provides that a.e.G.A. Section 17-10-7(a) shall not apply to such second or subsequent offense. The Act also adds butorphanol to the
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list of Schedule IV controlled substances. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 16-13~28 and 16-13-30. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 936; HB 1654
This Act provides for the offense of illegally manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent to distribute marijuana or a controlled substance within a designated drug-free commercial zone and provides for penalties. The Act also provides for procedures for designation by counties and municipalities of such zones in commercial areas having a high rate of drug related crime and for the adoption of such zones by the General Assembly, whereupon such zones shall become effective for purposes of the Act.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-32.6. Effective July 1, 1996.
TITLE 17 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Act 838; HB 1341
This Act permits an arresting officer in counties which are members of regional jail authorities to transport prisoners to regional jails and allows examination by judicial officers of the charging county to occur at the regional jail, in person or by telecommunication, with authority to the judicial officer to subpoena witnesses at any location where the hearing is to be conducted.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 17-4-25, 17-7-20, and 17-7-25. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 1044; SB 544
This Act provides that for most common traffic offenses the accused's driver's license may be displayed to the officer for noting of the driver's license number on the summons, rather than surrendered in lieu of bail. The Act does not affect the suspension of the driver's license for nonappearance, and the court shall forward the number of the driver's license to the Department of Public Safety for suspension in such cases. The Act also amends certain appeal bond procedures to make appeal bonds discretionary, provides for access to driving records to be made available under certain circumstances and conditions to rental car companies, requires officers and EMT's to immediately inspect the driver's license of fatally injured motorists for organ donor status, removes the requirement that a prosecuting attorney provide the address, date of birth, and telephone number of a witness who is a law enforcement officer, exempts (~ertain persons over 15 years of age from driver's license requirements wIllie taking instruction from a licensed instructor or approved high school driver education teacher, removes the July 1, 1996, sunset provision from a previous Act on that subject, and provides that persons convicted of D.U.I. for a second time within five years shall, upon qualifying for a new driver's license, be issued a driver's license bearing a red stripe, which shall be superseded by a standard driver's license after seven years.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections 17-6-1, 17-6-11, 17-16-8, 40-5-2,
40-5-21, 40-5-85, and an Act approved March 29, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 478). Effective September 1, 1996 (appeal bonds), September 1, 1998 (driver's
license provisions), July 1, 1996 (rental car company record access), and April 25, 1996, for the remainder of the Act.
Act 983; HB 1479
This Act changes provisions relating to which offenses are bailable before a superior court judge and provides that in death penalty cases the district attorney may by motion obtain one 90 day extension of time before which a person denied bail must be brought before the grand jury. The Act
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also changes provisions relating to return of compensation by sureties to prirlcipals where the surety surrenders the defendant before final cti_sposition of the case, changes provisions relating to forfeiture for failure to appear, and provides for certain time limits with respect to detainers. The Act further provides for changes relating to depositions for preservation of evidence of nonresident aliens and for the repeal of those changes.
The Act amends a.e.G.A. Sections 17-6-1, 17-6-54, 17-6-72, 17-7-50, and 24-10-130.
Effective July 1, 1996, except provisions relating to depositions which are effective March 15, 1996, and repealed July 1, 1997.
Act 812; SB 494
This Act provides that certain marijuana violations may be tried upon accusations pursuant to a.C.G.A. Section 17-7-70.1 under certain circumstances.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 17-7-70.1. Effective July 1, 1996, and applicable to violations occurring on or after that date.
Act 999; HB 315
This Act prohibits modification, suspension, or probation of a sentence of incarceration or probation by reducing or eliminating the incarceration or probation and substituting a financial payment which exceeds the fines and charges permitted by law. The Act also prohibits orders requiring payment of fines, penalties, or charges to any entity not authorized by law to receive such fines. The provisions of this Act apply regardless of the defendant's consent to any such procedures. This Act does not apply to conditioning modification of child abandonment sentences on payment of back child support.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-10-1. Effective April 15, 1996.
Act 1048; HB 1239
This Act creates the mental health advocacy division of the Georgia Indigent Defense Council for the purpose of undertaking representation of indigent persons found not guilty by reason of insanity, serving all counties of the state.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 17-12-45 through 17-12-51. Effective July 1, 1996.
TITLE 18 DEBTOR AND CREDITOR
Act 639; HB 1208
This Act provides that the affidavit required in post judgment garnishment proceedings may be made before and approved by a deputy clerk as well a clerk of the court.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 18-4-61. Effective July 1, 1996.
TITLE 19 DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Act 1021; HB 1278
This Act provides that no common-law marriage shall be entered into in "this state after January 1, 1997, and provides that otherwise valid common-law marriages entered into prior to January 1, 1997, shall not be affected by the Act and shall continue to be recognized in this state. The
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Act further provides for the implementation of a state-wide education program regarding the Act and the elements of a valid common-law marriage.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 19-3-1.1. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 755; HB 1580

This Act prohibits marriages between persons of the same sex and provides

that any same-sex marriage pursuant to a marriage license issued outside of

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this state shall be void in this state and any contractual rights granted

by virtue of such a license are rendered unenforceable.

The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 19-3-3.1 and amends O.C.G.A Section

19-3-30.

Effective April 2, 1996.

Act 659; HB 695

This Act provides that the surname from a previous marriage may to be used as the legal surname after a subsequent marriage.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 19-3-33.1. Effective April 1, 1996.

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Act 747; SB 227

This Act provides that noncompliance with an order for child support shall be a valid ground for denial, suspension, and revocation of various professional licenses and drivers' licenses. The Act authorizes a court, as part of a contempt proceeding, to order licensing entities to suspend the licenses or deny the application or renewal of a license for any person who is not in compliance with an order for child support. The Act further provides for a certified state-wide list of persons who are not in compliance with an order for child support and for the issuance of such list to certain licensing entities. The Act also provides for the form of a final judgment and decree of divorce and changes provisions relating to the computation and award of child support.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 19-5-12, 19-6-15, 2-7-102, 7-1-1017, 26-4-78, 33-23-21, 33-23-22, 40-5-71, 43-1-19, 43-39A-14, and 43-40-15 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 12-6-49.1, 19-6-28.1, 19-11-9.3, and 40-5-54.1.
Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 740; SB 348

This Act provides for additional grounds upon which parental power may be lost based upon consideration by the court of the best interests and welfare of the child. The Act grants a rebuttable presumption in favor of the award of custody to the parent or parents which may be overcome by a showing that an award of custody to a third party is in the best interest of the child. The Act also changes procedures relating to periodic review and adjustment of certain administrative and judicial child support orders.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 19-7-1, 19-9-2, and 19-11-12. Effective April 2, 1996.

Act 954; SB 640

This Act provides that a grandparent shall not be authorized to file an original action for visitation rights to a minor child if the parents of the child are not separated and the child is living with both parents. The Act further provides that visitation rights may be granted to a grandparent if the court finds that the health and welfare of the child would be harmed unless such visitation is granted and if the best interests of the child would be served by such visitation. The Act also provides for the appointment of a guardian ad litem and for mediation under certain circumstances.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Section 19-7-3. Effective April 15, 1996.

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Act 909; HB 339

'J'h15 Act provides that the court may, ln its discretion, appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a minor child who is the subject of a IJaternity petition. The Act prohibits the same person from being appointed counsel and guardian ad litem for a ward, proposed ward, or allegedly incompetent or incapacitated person.
'J'll(~ Act amends O.C.G.A" Sections 19-7-44, 29-5-6, and 29-5-13 and enacts () . C . C; . A . Sec t ion 2 9 ~- 1 - 2 .
Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 861; SB 513

TIlis Act requires that family violence shelters be approved by the Department of Human Resources in lieu of licensing to enable such shelters to receive state funds.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 19-13-20, 19-13-21, and 19-13-22. Effective April 1, 1997.

Act 859; SB 493

Tilis Act provides that the State-wide Child Abuse Prevention Panel be attaclled for administrative purposes only to the Department of Resources and shall be provided staff support by the State Children's l:i'und Comnlission-
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 19-15-4. Effective July 1, 1996.

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'rI'rLE 20 EDUCATION

Act 663; HB 807

'rllis Act provides that the ternlS "county school system" of education" shall include any independent school system education of any independent school system.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 20-1-8. Effective July 1, 1996.

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Act 601; SB 709

'rhis Act enacts the "Education Reform Act of 1996." The Act creates the (lfEice of School Readiness and, erfective April 15, 1996, empowers such c>tfice to carry out all of the funct~ons and powers formerly held by the l)epartment of Educat~on and the Department of Human Resources for the operation and management of the pre-kindergarten, Even Start, child care food programs, and child care regulation services. The Act removes the St~ate Board of Education's authority over public libraries and grants such Dut.hor i ty to tIle Department of Technical and Adul t Education and further T:)rovides that the functions previously performed by the State Library Comlnission be performed by the Department of Technical and Adult Education. 'rhp Act provides the State School Superintendent with the authority to clnploy persons to serve in the five senior staff positions within the Department of Education and to enter into contracts for the amount of $50,000.00 or less on behalf of such department.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 20-1A and O.C.G.A. Section 20-4-14.1 and anlends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-241, 20-2-305, 20-5-2, 20-5-3, 20-5-4, 70-5-45, 20-5-47, 20-5-48, 20-5-51, 20-5-60, and 43-24-2.
The provisions relating to the Office of School Readiness are effective Oll April 15, 1996, and the remainder are effective on July 1, 1996.

Act 862; SB 516

This Act provides that the members of the board of education of any local SellGal system which has a budget deficit and submits a corrective action ~)I an to the Department of Education shall, during the period of such

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deficit, review and acknowledge a report of all monthly expenditures submitted by the system's superintendent. The Act also requires each local board of education to publish annually an actual financial operations statement for ~ts respective school system.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-67 and amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-230.
Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 972; sa 613

This Act provides that any provision of a written employment contract between a superintendent and a local board of education which provides for an extension of the duration of employment thereunder is void if that extension would result in employment under the contract, as so extended, for a period which exceeds three years. The Act also provides that at any time during the 12 months immediately preceding the expiration of an appointed or elected superintendent's contract or term of office, the local board may appoint and employ a successor. The Act also authorizes the local board to waive certain notice and announcement requirements regarding a pending vacancy in the office of superintendent if it decides to employ the incumbent elected superintendent for a term beginning during 1996 or to renew the contract of any appointed superintendent.
The Act amends O.e.G.A. Section 20-2-101. Effective April 15, 1996.

Act 1038; SB 11

This Act provides that contractors, officials, agents, or other appropriate representatives of the Department of Public Safety may teach the prescribed alcohol and drug course in public schools. The Act also makes extensive revisions, regarding assessments of educational programs. The Act requires the State Board of Education to revise the quality core curriculum and to contract for development of criterion-referenced tests to measure the quality core curriculum to be administered to students in three grades not lower than grade three.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-142 and 20-2-281. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 1025; HB 500

This Act authorizes and defines special education Category V as an additional state authorized instructional program and provides for its program weight.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-152 and 20-2-161. Effective July 1, 1996.

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Act 752; HB 1785

This Act provides that for any fiscal year beginning July 1, 1996, the maximum number of full-time equivalent students eligible for funding in any sellool system for the high school nonvocational laboratory program shall be equal to no more than 30 percent of the sum of those students counted in tIle programs specified in paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) of subsection (b) of O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-161. Full-time equivalent students in excess of this 30 percent number shall be counted in the high school general education program. The Act also changes the program weights allotted to state authorized instructional programs. The Act provides for a salary increase for those teachers who have received certification from the National Board

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The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections
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Act 1039; SB 46

This Act changes provisions relating to migrant student grants; changes the definitions relating to education capital funding; and changes the provisions relating to additional funding for school systems having exceptional growth. The Act also authorizes appropriations from the Lottery for Education Account for the purpose of providing teachers at accredited public institutions who teach levels K-12, teachers and personnel at public postsecondary technical institutes under the authority of the Department of Technical and Adult Education, and professors and instructors within the University System of Georgia the necessary training in the use and application of computers and advanced electronic instructional technology to implement interactive learning environments in the classroom and to access the state-wide distance learning network.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-189, 20-2-260, 20-2-252, 20-4-11, and 50-27-3 and enacts a.C.G.A. Section 20-3-77.1.
Effective April 25, 1996.

Act 940; HB 1754

This Act changes provisions relating to regional educational service agencies including the types of services and assistance to be offered to lllelnbelc local school systems. The Act also changes provisions relating to state and local funding of RESA's and relating to the relationships between such agencies and the State Board of Education. The Act further changes provisions relating to the membership of boards of control of RESA's.
The Act amends a.e.G.A. Sections 20-2-270 through 20-2-274. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 947; sa 428

This Act places additional limitations on the multiyear contracting

powers of school systems by providing that the total combined annual

payments for such contracts in any calendar year shall not exceed an amount

equal to 7.5 percent of the total local revenue collected for maintenance

and operation of the school system in the most recently completed fiscal

year.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-506.

Effective July 1, 1996.

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Act 631; HB 1099

This Act provides for the payment of health insurance premiums in monthly installments by school teachers ineligible for retirement benefits but with 20 or more years of creditable service or by their surviving spouses.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-888. Effective April 1, 1996.

Act 974; SB 672

This Act creates the Advisory Board to the Center for Trade and Technology Transfer at the School of Business of Savannah State College and provides for the membership thereof.

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The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 20-3-84. Effective April 15, 1996.
Act 870; SB 641
This Act deletes certain provisions relating to membership of employees of the Georgia Student Finance Commission in the state merit system. The Act revise's the powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Commission and the Georgia Student Finance Authority and provides that employees of the commission shall become employees of the authority on July 1, 1996, and shall be considered state employees in the unclassified service of the merit system. No person other than such a transferee who becomes an employee of the authority on or after July 1, 1996, shall be considered a state employee or be subject to the state merit system.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-3-235, 20-3-236, and 20-3-316 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sec.tion 20-3-329.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 618; SB 262
This Act provides that persons who received certain medical school loans or scholarships issued by the State Medical Education Board may repay such loans or scholarships by rendering professional services at any facility operated by or under the jurisdiction of the Department of Children and Youth Services.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-3-513. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 625; SB 549
This Act changes the composition of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Military College and changes the terms of office of such board members. The Act also changes the date from July 1, 1990, to July 1, 1996, for determining the applicability of the provisions relating to prior trusts. The Act requires approval by the Governor of every sale, lease, or other disposition of real property owned or held by the board of trustees. The Act further provides that all scholarships granted by the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Military College which are funded by the General Assembly shall be granted only to students who are citizens and bona fide residents of this state.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-3-542, 20-3-543, 20-3-562, 20-3-564, and 20-3-567.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 850; HB 1590
This Act changes the powers of the Department of Technical and Adult Education relating to instructional services projects, also known as student live work projects, so as to permit the department to retain any unexpended student live work funds from year to year and to expend such funds for any student live work project or for the benefit of instructional programs at the technical institute.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-4-14. Effective July 1, 1996.
TITLE 21 ELECTIONS
Act 512; HB 1196
This Act makes editorial amendments to correct typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions in O.C.G.A. Title 21, relating to elections.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Chapters 21-2 and 21-5. Effective February 12, 1996.
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Act 609; HB 1336
This Act amends O.C.G.A Section 21-2-4.1 to provide for the effect of changes in congressional districts on boards and bodies whose membership is selected on tlle basis of res~dency within congressional d~stricts. The Act is applicable to members of such boards and bodies in each year following the year in which Georgia members of Congress are first elected under a congressional reapportionment Act and when court orders change the composition of congress~onal districts.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 980; SB 499
This Act provides additional procedures relating to the appointment of members to serve with the judge of probate court on a board to assume the duties of the election superintendent when the judge of the probate court has opposition for public office in a county which does not have a board of elections. The Act provides for notice to the appointing authorities, appointment by the chief judge of the superior court if the state executive committee of a party fails to appoint, swearing in the appointed members, aIld compensation. The Act also provides that persons who hold office in a political party are inelj_gible to serve as chairperson of a county board of elections or as county election superintendent during the term of the political party office.
Tile Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-74 and 21-2-75 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-76.
Effective April 15, 1996.
Act 531; HB 1518
This Act allows qualifying on legal holidays, exempts nonjudicial candidates in nonpartisan primaries or elections from filing nomination petitions, allows deputy registrars of county boards of registrars to register voters outside the county, and changes the deadline for registration for certain special primaries or special elections to the fifth Monday prior to the date of the special primary or election. The Act allows registration cards to be stored outs.ide the main office of the board of registrars in counties which have electronic imaging of voter registration cards, allows the electronic image of a voter's signature to be used by the registrars in the same manner as the original signature on the voter registration card, and provides for rules and regulations regarding the electronic transmission of voter registration applications and signatures. The Secretary of State is permitted by the Act to con-tract with private vendors to furnish data on electors, to establish the cost of such data, to obtain information regarding deaths from the state registrar of vital statistics, to cause a comparison of the official list of electors with change of address information supplied by the United States Postal Service annually or less often, and to provide for electronic filing of the results of primaries and elections. The Act extends current procedures for judicial candidates in nonpartisan primaries and nonpartisan elections to nonjudicial candidates in such primaries and elections. Also revised are provisions regarding the terms of county registrars, provisions relating to educators' registration duties, provisions relating to changes in precinct boundaries, the form of voters' certificates, and procedures relating to voters needing assistance. The Act provides that presidential electors are not required to receive a plurality of the votes cast. The Act allows special elections presenting questions to the voters to be held on dates other than the four special election dates statutorily specified if necessary to correct irregularities in the call for election or a failure to advertise the call for election. The .Act clarifies provisions regarding lists of active and inactive municipal electors and changes the date for filing notices of candidacy in special municipal elections.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-132, 21-2-153, 21-2-212, 21-2-213, 21-2-215, 21-2-221, 21-2-224, 21-2-225, 21-2-231, 21-2-233, 21-2-261, 21-2-261.1, 21-2-262, 21-2-284.1, 21-2-285.1, 21-2-325, 21-2-402, 21-2-409, 21-2-496, 21-2-501, 21-2-540, 21-3-91, 21-3-123, 21-3-161.1, 21-3-311, and 21-3-318.
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Effective March 25, 1996.
Act 516; 5B 192
This Act changes the date for the 1996 general primary to the second Tuesday in July, allows counties of 400,000 or more to establish polling places outside the precinct boundaries, allows the use of ballots which llave a different date printed on the ballot for the general primary in 1996, and provides for the 1996 general primary runoff to be held on the twenty-eighth day following the general primary.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-150, 21-2-265, 21-2-284, and 21-2-501.
Effective March 4, 1996.
Act 532; HB 1318
This Act provides that in special elections to fill unexpired terms the name of the office and candidates in the special election shall appear in the position where such names would appear in the case of a general primary or election.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-541 and 45-5-3. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 530; HB 1252
This Act allows municipal superintendents to designate a qualifying period of three to five consecutive days, beginning no earlier than a specified date and ending no later than a specified date. Consolidated governments effective on January 1, 1996, are exempt.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 21-3-91. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 955; SB 667
This Act exempts motor carriers whose rates are not regulated by the Public Service Commission from a statutory prohibition of campaign contributions by persons acting on behalf of public utilities regulated by the Public Service Commission.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 21-5-30. Effective July 1, 1996.
TITLE 24 EVIDENCE
Act 743; HB 1235
This Act provides an additional method for admission of photographs, motion pictures, videotapes, and audio recordings without authentication, subject to other valid objections. Such items are admissible when an authenticating witness is unavailable or the photographing or recording device was not being operated by a person and the court determines that the i_terns tend to show reliably the facts for which they are offered. For items produced by a device not under a person's control, the date and time of the production of the item must be on the item and the date and time must be shown to be contemporaneous with the events depicted.
The Act enacts O.e.G.A. Section 24-4-48. Effective April 2, 1996.
Act 637; HB 1199
This Act provides that persons employed by the Department of Natural Resources as law enforcement officers are entitled to witness fees of
$20.00 per day or more when required by subpoena to attend courts, grand
juries, or coroners' inquests or hearings during hours which are not the individual officer's regular duty hours. Witness fees apply to criminal
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matters when an officer attends as a witness on behalf of the state and civil cases when an officer attends as a witness concerning a matter relating to the officer's law enforcement duties. For civil cases not relating to an officer's law enforcement duties, an officer is eligible for wj.tness fees of $10.00 daily, in accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 24-10-24.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 24-10-27.1. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 854; HB 1644
This Act allows taking a deposition for preservation of evidence in a criminal proceeding when the witness is a nonresident alien. The Act includes an automatic repealer effective on July 1, 1997.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 24-10-130. Effective April 9, 1996.
TITLE 25 FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY
Act 914; HB 1014
This Act subjects the storage of fireworks to requirements formerly enacted for the sale, use, possession, manufacture, and transport of fireworks and provides for storage of certain Class B explosives by a nonmanufacturer who has a magazine license issued by the Safety Fire Commissioner. The Act sets out licensing requirements relating to magazine plaIls, federal licensure, permits for public display of fireworks, illspection of the magazine, and licensing fees. The Act requires sellers of fireworks for public display to maintain for inspection by the Safety Fire Commissioner the record of such sales for 18 months. Fireworks distributors located outside the state are required to provide display permit application forms to applicants upon request. Employment of persons under the age of 18 to work at a magazine or in any public display of fireworks is prohibited.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections 25-10-2 through 25-10-5 and enacts o.e.G.A. Sections 25-10-3.1 and 25-10-4.1.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 844; HB 1484
This Act, the "Municipal, County, and Volunteer Fire Departments Nomenclature Act of 1996," prohibits the use of words or symbols relating to a particular fire department in a solicitation, publication, telemarketing, play, broadcast, or production in a ~anner calculated to imply approval, endorsement, or authorization of the fire department or association with the fire department without the written permission of the local governing authority. The Act provides for a written request .for permission to use such words or symbols and notice of the governing authority's decision. The Act permits injunctions to restrain violations and provides for civil penalties and the recovery of attorney's fees for willful violations. Persons who have made donations in part because of a viulation of the Act may sue for damages; for willful violations, donors call recover treble damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. Violation is a felony punishable by a fine of $1,000.00 to $5,000.00 and imprisonment of one to five years.
The Act enacts o.e.G.A. Chapter 25-13. Effective April 9, 1996.
TITLE 26 FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS
Act 981; HB 1437
'r11is Act provides that the "Georgia Meat Inspection Act" will apply to
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nontraditional l~vestock, such as antelope, b~son, elk, deer, and water buffalo, so that such animals and the slaughter, processing, and carcasses th.e~~eof sllall be subject to regulation by the Department of Agricul ture. TIle Act also changes the wild animals for which a license is required and pruvides for the processing of certain surplus wild animals.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sect~ons 26-2-62, 26-2-84, 26-2-85, 26-2-100, 26-2-100.1, 26-2-102, 26-2-103, 26-2-104, 26-2-108, 26-2-109, 26-2-110, 26-2-110.1, 26-2-112, 26-2-113, 26-2-130, 26-2-131, 26-2-132, 26-2-249, 27-5-5, and 27-5-6.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 1041; SB 495
This Act prohib~ts the holding of adulterated or misbranded drugs, provides for the regulation of reverse drug distributors who receive adulterated or m~sbranded drugs for their destruction or return to the manufacturer, and provides for the regulation of drug researchers. The Act also changes the powers of the State Board of Pharmacy, changes the provisions regard~ng pharmacist examinations, provides for investigations of applicants for pharmacist licenses granted by reciprocity, provides for sanctions for violating discipl~nary orders of said board, prohibits persons whose pharmacist licenses have been sanctioned from practicing pharmacy, and requ~res the registrat~on of places in this state where pharmacy care is provided to res~dents of th~s state. The Act also changes the requirements of prescription departments and limits emergency service providers to obta~ning drugs only from pharmacies licensed in this state.
The Act amends a.e.G.A. Sections 26-3-3, 26-4-2, 26-4-37, 26-4-71, 26-4-72, 26-4-74, 26-4-75, 26-4-78, 26-4-85, 26-4-100, 26-4-109, 26-4-110, 26-4-120, and 26-4-123 and enacts o.e.G.A. Section 26-4-120.2.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 1027; HB 1496
This Act provides that places from which drugs are provided to outpatients and which are located in and operated by any narcotic treatment program shall be regulated as clinic pharmacies.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 26-4-2. Effective July 1, 1996.

TITLE 27 GAME AND FISH

Act 917; HB 1162

This Act amends numerous provisions relating to fishing. The Act changes the definition of an artificial lure. The Act changes certain creel and possession limits. The Act authorizes the Board of Natural Resources to designate certain streams and lakes for artificial lure fishing.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 27-1-2, 27-1-33, 27-1-35, 27-4-10, 27-4-11, 27-4-11.1, and 27-4-36.
Effective October 1, 1996, except that for purposes of promulgation of rules by the Board of Natural Resources, the Act becomes effective July 1, 1996.

Act 967; SB 530

T11is Act revises provisions relating il"ltoxicated. The Act provides for testing, al1<.-1 appeal.
'rhe Act amends a.e.G.A. Sect~ons 27-3-1.1 Effective July 1,1996.

to the offense of hunting while presumptions, implied consent,
and 27-3-7.

Act 508; HB 1159

Th~s Act provides a limit for the amount of shrimp which may be taken by

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cast. net. The Act enacts O.e.G.A. Sect~on 27-4-132.1. Effective February 7, 1996.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Act 1016; HB 1368
This Act changes the provisions relating to compensation of members of the General Assembly and to reimbursement of transportation costs for air travel so as to establish certain conditions under which reimbursement shall not be limited to the amount provided for in the state-wide contract for air travel and to require certain statements by members receiving such . reiInbursenlent. The Act c:hanges tlle provisions relative to payment of a per diem differential and provides for an increase in the number of days for which a differential can be claimed during years in which the General Assembly holds a special session. The Act provides for a maximum amount of reimbursement of certain equipment purchases, for reimbursement of certain leased equipment, and for the ownership of certain depreciated equipment. TIle Act provides that money in an expense account at the end of the first year of a biennium Inay be used during the second year of the biennium.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 28-1-8 and 45-7-4. Effective April 15, 1996, except that the amount of the daily expense alJ.owance shall remain $59.00 until the convening date of the 1997 regular session when it shall be $75.00.
Act 976-, HB 1385
'his Act requires that a notice of intention to introduce local legislation be provided to the governing authority of any county, IHunic ipal i ty, or consolidated government af fected by such legis lation. The Act establishes procedures, conditions, and limitations relative to the provisj_on of such notice and requires an affidavit by the author of such legislation attesting to the fulfillment of the notice requirement.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 28-1-14. Effective July 1, 1996.
TITLE 29 GUARDIAN AND WARD
Act 971; SB 596
This Act substantially revises the provisions relating to the guardianship of beneficiaries of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and changes who is to receive notice of application for appointment c)f such guardians, changes who may petition for such appointment and preferences for such appointment, changes the bonding requirements for such guardians, prohibits certain conduct by such guardians, requires an accounting by such guardians, and grants to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Guardianship Unit for Georgia certain rights. The Act also [)rc)vides for fees of such guardians and for bond premiums and provides that C()Ul1.ty guardians may serve as guardians for such beneficiaries.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections 29-2-42, 29-6-1, and 29-6-3 through 29-6-16.
Effective July 1, 1996.
TITLE 30 HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Act 805; HB 1268
rrhis Act provides criminal penalties for assaulting or harassing certain guide, leader, hearing, or service dogs for physically disabled persons
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provides that certain physically disabled persons may use trained service capuchin monkeys in lieu of service dogs.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 30-1-6 and amends O.C.G.A. Section 30-4-2.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 1040; SB 395
This Act changes which persons must make reports when they believe a disabled adult or person 60 years of age or over has been injured by other than accidental means or has been neglected or exploited.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 30-5-4. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 860; SB 510
This Act provides for a Technology Related Assistance Trust Fund for Individuals with Disabilities and for a commission to administer the fund and make loans to disabled persons for technology related devices. The Act also authorizes donors to make contributions to a community trust for the benefit of any person with a mental or physical disability in order to supplement, but not replace, the basic governmental support provided those persons without such supplement being taxable or countable in determining elLgibility for such support.
1.'11e Act enacts a. C. G. A. Chapters 30-9 and 30-10 and amends a. C. G. A. Sections 49-4-6 and 53-12-28.
The provisions creating the Technology Related Trust Fund for Individuals with Disabilities and the commission for its administration only become effective if an amendment to the Constitution authorizing those provisions is ratified at the 1996 general election. No such amendment was passed for submission at such election. The remaining provisions of the Act become effective July 1, 1996.
TITLE 31
I-IEALTH
Act 933; HB 1583
This Act provides for the disclosure of nursing home survey worksheets and documents to nursing homes subject to sanctions as a result of violations described in those documents.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Section 31-7-2.1.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 986; HB 1655
This Act authorizes registered professional nurses and physician's assistants, in the absence of a physician, to make pronouncements of death for persons in nursing homes.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 31-7-16. The Act becomes effective July 1, 1996.
Act 836; HB 1283
This Act provides that the proceeds received from the sale or lease of 110spital authority hospitals will not be required to be held in trust for indigent care when the purchaser agrees to fund commensurate indigent care.
TIle Ac;t amends a.C.G.A. Section 31-7-75.1 . . Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 978; HB 1420
This Act changes the provisions regarding the furnishing of death certificates to local voter registration officers for purging voter registration lists, provides for stamping a person's birth certificate "deceased" when a death certificate is received for that person, and
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changes certain health care data reporting, analysis, and dissemination

requirements.

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The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 31-7-280, 31-10-15, and 31-10-30.

Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 808; HB 1575

This Act requires that persons with emergency conditions who come to emergency medical providers for emergency services be evaluated and treated without having to obtain prospective authorization from an insurer, health maintenance organization, or health benefit plan.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Sections 31-11-80, 31-11-81, and 31-11-82. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 799; HB 844

This Act requires the Department of Human Resources to establish a state-wide vaccination registry for children under age 18, requires the reporting of such vaccinations to the registry, and provides for notices to parents or guardians regarding due or overdue vaccinations for their cllildren.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 31-12-3.1. The Act becomes effective six months after the effective date of an appropriatiolls Act containing a specific appropriation to fund the registry.

Act 968; SB 554

This Act transfers from the Department of Natural Resources to the Board of Natural Resources certain regulatory powers relating to the lead paint abatement certification program and authorizes certain duties regarding that program to be delegated to the Environmental Protection Division.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 31-41-4 and 31-41-5. Effective April 15, 1996.

TITLE 32 HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES
Act 1033; sa 591
This Act relates to limitations on the weight of vehicles on public roads and a newly created Council on Rural Transportation and Economic Development. The Act raises the maximum load on a tandem axle and permits haulers of solid waste or recovered materials and cotton module hauler trucks to exceed weight limitations in certain circumstances. The Council on Rural Transportation and Economic Development is directed to study the needs of rural Georgia relative to the state Developmental Highway System, develop a strategic plan for meeting those needs, and report to the General Assembly by January 15, 1997.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 32-4-23 and amends a.C.G.A. Sections 32-6-26 and 32-6-28.
Effective April 24, 1996.
Act 924; HB 1243
This Act relates to automobile carriers and commercial driveway permits. The Act changes the height and length limitations for automobile carriers on certain types of roads. The Act also l~mits the amount of money which the Department of Transportation may require as a condition for issuing certain commercial driveway permits.
~!he Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 32-6-22, 32-6-24, 32-6-28, and 32-6-133. Effective April 15, 1996.
Act 937; HB 1689
This Act relates to outdoor advertising. The Act permits the use of

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multiple message signs on certain highways, subject to certain limitations. The Act establishes a procedure and a time limitation for persons with signs which are made legal by this Act to apply for a permit. The Act also changes the definition of the term "specific interest of the traveling public" to include scenic and recreation areas, as well as certain other sites.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 32-6-71, 32-6-75, and 32-6-76. Effective April 15, 1996.
Act 867; SB 586
This Act relates to outdoor advertising. The Act prohibits the depiction of obscene material on outdoor advertising and restricts outdoor advertising of commercial establishments where nudity is exhibited.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 32-6-75. Effective July 1, 1996.

TITLE 33 INSURANCE

Act 903; HB 1398

This Act relates to credit insurance. The Act redefines the term "credit insurance" to include nonrecording insurance, nonfiling insurance, and vendors' single interest insurance. The Act provides that certain premiums or other gains with respect to credit insurance written through a creditor shall not be considered as interest or other type of finance charge. The Act also provides that credit insurance premiums which are calculated in accordance with a rate approved by the Commissioner of Insurance shall be deemed reasonable.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 33-7-3, 33-7-6, 33-9-21.1, 33-31-9, and 33-36-3 and enacts o.e.G.A. Section 33-7-3.1.
Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 821; HB 1404

This Act revises numerous provisions of Title 33, including those

relating to maintenance of surpluses by certain reinsurers, excess loss

reserves and case reserves of workers' compensation insurers, insurers'

investments in corporate obligations, the amounts of risks retainable by

farmers' mutual insurance companies, licensing of agents, cancellation or

renewal of automobile and motorcycle policies, notice required for

termination, premium increases, or a change restricting coverage, and

medicare supplement insurance. The Act provides for a point-of-service

option whereby an enrollee of a health maintenance organization may receive

medical services from a provider outside of the HMO's provider panel. The

Act permits the Commissioner of Insurance to establish criteria under which

defined commercial risks may be exempted from filing requirements. The Act

also requires the Commissioner of Insurance to provide quarterly reports to

the General Assembly on motor vehicle insurance rates and the number of

insurers beginning and ceasing to offer certain types of insurance in

Georgia.

The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 33-7-14, 33-9-3, 33-9-21, 33-9-40.1,

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33- 16 - 14 ,

33 - 2 3 - 4 , 3 3 - 2 3 - 5 , 33 - 2 3 - 18 , 33- 2 3 - 3 1 , 3 3 - 2 3 - 3 2 ,

33-23-44, 33-24-45, 33-24-47, 33-43-1, 33-43-2, 33-43-3, and 33-43-5 and

enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 33-2-8.2 and 33-21-29.

The provisions of the Act relating to medicare supplement insurance are

effective April 28, 1996. The remainder of the Act is effective July 1,

1996.

Act 1004; HB 1130

This Act exempts nonprofit insurers of houses of worship from certain taxes imposed on insurance companies.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 33-8-13. Effective July 1, 1996.

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TITLE 33 (continued)
Act 751; HB 1338
'r}1is Act, the 'I Patient Protection Act of 1996," relates to managed care plalls and heal th maintenance organizations. The Act enacts comprehensive provisions requiring certification of managed care plans offered in Georgia. The Act requires that the Commissioner of Insurance establish standards for certification of managed care plans, and those standards must include certain provisions regarding disclosure of information to enrollees and prospective enrollees, access to services, and quality assurance programs. The Act also includes provisions relating to health care providers and access to emergency medical services and prescription drugs. With respect to health maintenance organizations, the Act requires health maintenance organizations to disclose certain types of information to enrollees and prospective enrollees. The Act also includes provisions regarding access to emergency medical services and prescription drugs.
The Act enacts o.e.G.A. Secti_ons 3.3-20A-l through 33-20A-I0 and 33-21-18.1 and amends o.e.G.A. Sections 33-21-1 and 33-21-13.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 842; HB 1439
This Act relates to the cancellation or nonrenewal of automobile, motorcycle, and residential property insurance policies based on termination of an agency relationship. The Act provides that if an insured wishes to retain coverage through the insurance company, the insured must locate another agent of the insurer.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 33-24-45 and 33-24-46. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 820; SB 592
This Act relates to health insurance. The Act provides for direct access of an insured "under a health benefit policy to the services of an obstetrician or gynecologist who is within the insurers' health policy network of providers. No referral from another physician may be required. The Act also requires disclosure to insureds of this right to direct access.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 33-24-58. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 739; SB 482
This Act, the "Newborn Baby and Mother Protection Ac"t," requires maternity policies to provide a minimum level of coverage for inpatient care for a mother and her newborn child. The minimum levels are 48 hours following a normal vaginal delivery and 96 hours following a cesarean section. The Act also requires coverage for up to two follow-up visits in certain circumstances and notice to policyholders regarding these minimum levels of coverage.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 33-24-58 through 33-24-60. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 912; HB 838
This Act relates to risk-based capital and delinquency proceedings. The Act enacts comprehensive provisions regarding risk-based capital levels, including those requiring insurers to submit reports and plans to the Commissioner of Insurance and others, authorizing the Commissioner to conduct examinations and issue orders for corrective actions, and providing for administrative hearings. The Act also provides for immunity and indemnification of receivers and their employees in delinquency proceedings. This portion of the Act includes provisions relating to segregation of funds for indemnification, settlements, and applicability to pending cases. The Act imposes a 12 month time limit for filing suits based on actions of a receiver before April 15, 1996.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 33-37-8.1 and 33-56-1 through 33-56-13. The provisions of the Act relating to risk-based capital are effective
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TITLE 33 (continued)
July 1, 1996. The provisions relating to immunity and indemnification of receivers are effective April 15, 1996.
TITI~E 34 LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Act 984; HB 1492
This Act relates to an employer's immunity for disclosure of certain information regarding employee job performance. The Act broadens the definition of an "employer" and narrows the type of information covered by the immunity.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 34-1-4. Effective April 15, 1996.
Act 818; HB 1270
This Act revises several provisions of the Employment Security Law, relating to unemployment compensation. The Act changes the time period during which certain rates of employer contributions are in effect, changes the provision regarding voluntary contributions by employers, provides for denial of benefits based upon an employee's violation of a drug-free workplace polj_cy, requires certain disclosures about income taxation and withholding of unemployment compensation benefits, and provides for certain pJ:-ocedures for withholding and payment of income taxes.
TIle Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 34-8-151, 34-8-155, 34-8-178, 34-8-194, and 34-8-195.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 809; HB 1375
This Act relates to unemployment compensation. The Act revises provisions regarding the State-wide Reserve Ratio and the rate of employer contributions. The Act also establishes a maximum weekly benefit amount of $215.00 for claims filed on or after July 1, 1996.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 34-8-155, 34-8-156, and 34-8-193. Effective April 8, 1996.
Act 1013; HB 1291
This Act relates to workers' compensation. The Act amends several definitions, provides a mechanism for members of limited liability companies to opt out of coverage, revises the grounds for denial of benefits, modifies the method of payment of penalties and certain death benefits, authorizes the State Board of Workers' Compensation to conduct training seminars, allows for voluntary rehabilitation services, revises 1:he procedures for guardianship, provides for coordination of workers' compensation and unemployment benefits, increases the maximum amount of weekly temporary total disability benefits, specifies the use of guidelines in determining impairment ratings, repeals a requirement for reporting hazardous occupations and occupational diseases, and allows the assessment of attorneys' fees against the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 34-9-1, 34-9-2, 34-9-2.1, 34-9-17, 34-9-18, 34-9-19, 34-9-40, 34-9-200.1, 34-9-226, 34-9-243, 34-9-261, 34-9-263, 34-9-265, and 34-9-367 and repeals a.C.G.A. Section 34-9-290.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 1036; HB 1494
This Act relates to workers' compensation insurance. The Act provides for adjustments to insurance premiums based on the number of lost-time claims.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 34-9-133. Effective April 24, 1996.
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TITLE 34 (continued)
Act 907; HB 106
This Act relates to workers' compensation group self-insurance funds. The Act revises provisions regarding the amount of the filing fee for a certificate of authority, solicitation of new members of a fund, experience lllC)dj_ f iers for former members, loss reserves, members' payments to cover the fund's operating expenses, and the amount of the fund administrator's fidelity bond.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 34-9-152, 34-9-155, 34-9-156, 34-9-163, 34-9-164, 34-9-167, and 33-23-102 and enacts a.C.G.A. Section 34-9-138.
Effective April 15, 1996.
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TITLE 35 JJAW ENFORCEMENT
Act 620; SB 287
This Act authorizes the commissioner of public safety to promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to carry out his or her official duties. The Act removes the maximum age restriction relating to eligibility for appointment to or enlistment in the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety. The Act further provides that, after a radio operator or driver's license examiner has accumulated 25 years of service with the Department of Public Safety, such officer shall be entitled to retain his or her badge upon leaving such department.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 35-2-3 and 35-2-49. Effective April 1, 1996.
Act 1 0 3 1; SB 6 2 3
Thi.s Act provides that the commissioner of public safety may, and in the case of a request by the Governor shall, allow personnel of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety, while on duty and in uniform, to provide security at special events at any location whether or not the event takes place on state property. The Act creates within the Uniform Division a special service known as the Auxiliary Service composed of former members of the Uniform Division, which members shall have the same authority as other members of the Uniform Division. The Act further provides for the uniforms and equipment for such members of the Auxiliary Service and their training and compensation.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 35-2-33 and enacts a.C.G.A. Section 35-2-36.1.
Effective April 18, 1996.
Act 1011; HB 1256
This Act changes the definition of the term "speed detection device" to include the speed timing principle of laser. The Act provides that upon receipt from the commissioner of public safety that a speed detection device permit has been suspended or revoked, the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall withdraw or suspend the certification to operate speed detection devices for every certified operator employed by a law enforcement agency whose permit has been suspended or revoked; and provides that upon receipt from the executive director of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council that an officer's certification to operate speed detection devices has been withdrawn or suspended, the commissioner of public safety or the commissioner's designee shall suspend the speed detection device permit for the employing agency. The Act provides for the offenses of homicide by interference with an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal and serious injury by interference with an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal and provides penalties therefor. The Act provides that a permit to use speed detection devices shall not be issued by the Department of Public Safety to an applicant unless the applicant employs full-time or part-time certified peace officers and provides that the department may deny the application or suspend the speed detection device permit for failure to
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Ilrovide information or documentation at the department's request. The Act further provides that each county, municipality, college, and university \lsing speed detection devices shall erect certain prescribed speed limit wa.clling signs.
rrhe Act anlends O.C.G.A. Sections 35-8-2, 35-8-12, 40-14-1, 40-14-2, 40-14-3, 40-14-5, 40-14-6, and 40-14-10 through 40-14-14 and enacts o.e.G.A. Section 40-6-396.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 744; HB 713
This Act enacts the "Municipal and County Police Departments' Nonlenclature Act of 1996." The Act prohibits the unauthorized use of Inunicipal or county police department nomenclature and symbols, including any emblem, seal, or badge. The Act further provides civil and criminal penalties and actions by persons who have given money to another person due in part to such person's use of police department nomenclature or symbols ill violation of this Act.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 35-10. Effective April 2, 1996.
TITLE 3:6 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Act 872; SB 659
This Act requires that copies of the most recent county financial statement or annual audit of the financial affairs of the county offices be sublnitted to the grand jury.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-1-7. Effective April 9, 1996.
Act 1000; HB 356
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-1-11.1 to provide that no member of a county governing authority may become vested in the provision of any
retirement or pension benefits authorized by such o.e.G.A. section until
after the next general election in which said official stands for reelection.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 1022; HB 1682
This Act repeals the provision relating to appropriations for charitable g"rants or contributions in counties with a population of more than 550,000 and provides for a governing authority of a county with a population of 400,000 or more to appropriate money for and make grants or contributions to charitable organizations with activities in the county.
The Act repeals O.C.G.A. Section 36-1-19 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 36-1-19.1.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 735; HB 1556
This Act provides that a local Act granting a municipal charter to any area comprising the former boundaries of a municipal corporation the charter of which was repealed by operation of O.C.G.A. Section 36-30-7.1 may be enacted at the regular 1996 or 1997 session of the General Assembly without regard to the proximity of the proposed municipal corporation to an existing municipal corporation.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-31-2. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 604; HB 1192
This Act provides that all annexations shall become effective for ad valorem tax purposes on December 31 of the year during which any such
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annexation occurs. The Act also provides procedures applicable to a.1l11exation by local Acts of the General Assembly of any area comprised of more than 50 percent by acreage of property used for residential purposes.
'rIle Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-36-2 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 3G-36-15 and 36-36-16.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 742; SB 567
This Act revises and changes certain provisions regarding multiyear lease, purchase, and lease purchase contracts and provides for additional conditions, limitations, restrictions, and procedures in connection with such contracts.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-60-13. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 961; SB 749
. This Act amends the "Development Authorities Law" so as to change the definition of the term "project" with respect to sewage disposal facilities and solid waste disposal facilities. The Act also provides for the management of projects by persons, firms, or private corporations as an alternative to leasing or selling such projects. The Act further provides that management contracts shall include certain provisions relating to the term of the contract and the costs of operating and maintaining a managed project and that any such management contract may contain provisions allowing the authority to terminate the management contract under certain conditions.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 36-62-2 and 36-62-7. Effective April 15, 1996.
Act 923; HB 1231
This Act provides for zoning procedures to be followed by municipal governments applicable to property to be annexed into the municipality. The Act provides for notice and a hearing. The zoning clarification for annexed property shall become effective on the later of the date the zoning is approved or the date the annexation becomes effective.
The Act amends a.e.G.A. Sections 36-66-3 and 36-66-4. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act ~38; HB 1203
This Act amends the "Zoning Procedures Act" so as to provide for a ten-minute minimum time period at zoning hearings for presentations by respective opponents and proponents of proposed zoning decisions.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 36-66-5. Effective July 1, 1996.
TITLE 37 MEN'l"AL HEALTH
Act 915; HB 1149
This Act requires dates of service upon bills for the cost of care in state mental institutions.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 37-9-11. Effective when funds are specifically appropriated for purposes of the Act in an appropriations Act.
'lIITLE 38 MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
Act 928; HB 1431
'l111 is Ac1~ authorizes the Governor to request and to order members of the
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GeoJ:gia National Guard into state active duty for the performance of

] ()gistic ond personn.el support to functions and activities of the 1996

()lyJll[)ic GaInes which shall incillde public safety alld security assistance to

S, .<'l t_(~ and local law enforcenlent agenc ies and to secur i ty personnel uncler

L he au t.llor i ty of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Inc. 'rhe

C;(lVernOr is also authorized to enter into reciprocal aid agreements or

C0111l-)acts with other states for the furnishing or exchanging of National

C;uax.-ci .persoI1nel and equipnlent. The Act provides for the corltents of such

,-l(J,-celnents

and g:cants any state rendering assistance immunity from

J_iability- The provisions of the Act shall be repealed on September 1,

1996.

'rhe Act enacts O.CdG.A. Section 38-2-6.2.

Effective April 15, 1996.

Ac t 837; I-IB 1293

This Ll\ct changes the qualifi.cations and the name of the state

q\lartermaster to the state property and fiscal officer and repeals the

pJ:ovision authorizing the United States property and fiscal officer for

Georgia to be designated as the state quartermaster. The Act provides that

conuniss iOlled 0 f f icers of the organized mili tia may be removed in accordance

wi t_h the appl icable laws of the United States and of the sta te and

J-cgulations issued thereunder. The Act changes certain provisions relating

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disciplinary punishment.

'l'11e Act anlends O.C.G.A. Sections 38~2-153, 38-2-210, and 38-2-360.

Effectj_ve auly 1, 1996.

Act 753; SB 387

'rhis Act- enacts the "Southern Regional Enlergency Management Compact" to

provide for mutual assistance between the party states in managing any

elnergency or disaster dec lared by the governor of the af fected state.

The

Act~ provides for mutual cooperation in emergency related exercises and

t..raining and authorizes the use of state National Guard forces under

certain agreements and limitations. The Act provides for implementation of

ttle compact and for formulat~on of interstate mutual aid plans, liability

and immunity, compensation and death benefits,

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limitations. The Act provides for the repeal of the "Interstate Civil

Defense and Disaster Compact."

relle Act enacts o.e.G.A. Sections 38--3-73, 38-3-80, and 38-3~81.

Effective April 2, 1996.

'rr'rL,E 40 M()'I'()R VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC~

Act

HB 1506

'l'his Act~ relat~es to electric assisted bicycles.

The Act restricts

()ppration of electric assisted bicycles to persons 15 years of age or

()l cler, states tl1.at no license or permit is required for operation of an

pJ_cctric assisted bicycle, permits the operation of electric assisted

l)icycles on bicycle paths, and provides for protective headgear.

'Illle Act. anlends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-1-1, 40-6-294, 40-6-351,

and

40-6-352.

Effective July 1, 1996.

Act

SB 280

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Act revises several provisioflS relating to registration ancl

li(~ensing of motor vehicles. The Act provides for staggered registration

()v(~r a 12 111011.th period, provides for four-month staggered or nonstaggered

l'pqistration by local Act, changes provisions relating to license plates

rllld revalidation clecals, revises provisions relating to special license

llJ0tes for military personnel and veterans, provides for the transfer of

cc~.rt.ain spec ial 1 icellse plates among vehic les, and changes t11e penal ty for

f<:l L1u.re t.o make a returrl or pay ad valorem tax on motor vehicles and mobile

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TITLE 40 (continued)

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The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 40-2-40, 40-2-65 through 40-2-68, 40-2-75, and 48-5-451.
Effective January 1, 1997.

40-2-8, 40-2-20, 40-2-21, 40-2-31, 40-2-70, 40-2-71, 40-2-73, 40-2-74,

Act 1001; HB 522

'llhis Act relates to special license plates for veterans who survived the

attack on Pearl Harbor. The Act eliminates an annual registration fee of

$25.00.

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The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 40-2-85.

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The Act purports to be effective December 31, 1995, but is effective July

1,1996.

Act 645; HB 1290

This Act makes numerous changes to the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance Act .. " The Act provides, among other things, that the Board of Natural Resources may establish the dollar value of repairs which a nonconforming motor vehicle must undergo to qualify for a waiver from the requirements of said Act. The Act also provides that the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources shall have access to motor vehicle registration records.
The Act also provides that provisions requiring vehicle and component identification numbers for passenger vehicles shall also apply to wreckers.
The Act amends Article 2 of a.C.G.A. Chapter 12-9, a.C.G.A. Section 40-2-130, and Article 1 of a.C.G.A. Chapter 40-4.
Effective April 1, 1996, except that the portion of the Act relating to the identification marking of wreckers shall become effective on January 1, 1997.

Act 509; HB 1253

This Act relates to certificates of title. The Act repeals an additional title fee for motor vehicles previously titled in another state.
The Act repeals a.C.G.A. Section 40-3-21.1. Effective February 9, 1996.

Act 997; HB 256

This Act relates to drivers' licenses. The Act revises provisions relating to revocation of habitual violators' licenses, destruction of old licenses, examination and fingerprinting of applicants for drivers' licenses and identification cards, issuance of replacement licenses and pernlits, fraud in obtaining or using a driver's license or identification card, and restrictions on commercial drivers' licenses. The Act also prohibits law enforcement officers from stapling or otherwise defacing the driver's license of a person charged with violating certain motor vehicle laws.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-5-1, 40-5-20, 40-5-27, 40-5-28, 40-5-31, 40-5-100, 40-5-125, 40-5-150, and 40-5-171 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sectioll 40-5-74.
Effective April 15, 1996.

Act 939; HB 1736
c (_rc.~tl,}1.1S .A. . t relates to the release of information maintained by the DeJ;)artment of Public Safety on applicants for drivers' licenses. The Act
pernlits the department to provide the u.s. military branches with access to
identifying information about applicants for drivers' licenses. Such information may only be used to mail recruiting and job information Illaterial.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-2. Effective July 1,1996.

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TITLE 40 (continued)

Act 608; HB 1331

This Act relates to anatomical gifts designated on drivers' licenses. The Act directs the Department of Public Safety to make certain identifying information about organ donors available to federally designated organ procurement organizations. Such information may be used solely for establishing a state-wide organ donor registry.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 40-5-25. Effective July 1, 1996.

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Act 748; SB 606
This Act relates to speed limits and seat belt and child safety restraint requirements. The Act establishes speed limits on interstate and divided, limited-access highways and on unpaved county roads. The Act also changes provisions relating to child safety restraint and seat belt requirements.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 40-5-57, 40-6-181, 40-8-76, and 40-8-76.1.
Tile Act is effective July 1, 1996, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
Act 950; sa 563
This Act relates to motor vehicle insurance and self-insurance for taxicab operators. Section 1 of the Act provides a method of proof of insurance for newly acquired vehicles. Section 2 of the Act gives taxicab self-insurers in counties with populations of 400,000 or less until December 30, 1996, to meet certain cash deposit and reserve requirements.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-6-10 and 40-9-101. S~e:c'tion 1 of the Act is effective July 1, 1996. Section 2 of the Act is effective April 15, 1996.
Act 834; HB 1198
This Act generally prohibits the solicitation of employment, business, or contributions from occupants of vehicles on a highway. The Act provides an exception for certain charitable organizations who have received a permit authorized by a municipal or county ordinance.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 40-6-97 and enacts a.C.G.A. Section 40-6-97.1.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 1020; SB 560
This Act creates the offense of driving under the intentional influence of glue, aerosol, or other toxic vapor.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-6-391. The Act is effective July 1, 1996, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
Act 1009; HB 1188
This Act relates to the prosecution of traffic offenses. The Act provides that when misdemeanor traffic offenses are transferred from a municipal or probate court due to the defendant's request for a jury trial,
the court assuming jurisdiction may not require the defendant to post bond
in addition to that already required by the municipal or probate court. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-13-23. Effective July 1, 1996.

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TITLE 41 NUISANCES
Act 807; HB 1287
This Act provides that real property upon which substantial drug related activity occurs may be declared a nuisance and the nuisance be enjoined.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 41-3-2 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 41-3-1.1.
Effective July 1, 1996.
TITLE 42 PENAL INSTITUTIONS
Act 1035; SB 53
This Act enacts o.e.G.A. Section 42-1-12 to establish a program of registration for persons who have committed certain crimes against minors or who have committed sexually violent offenses. The Act provides for a court determination of a sexually violent predator and creates the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board which will assist the court in making such determination. The Act provides for registration with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and requires registration of certain offenders upon release, parole, supervised release, or probation. The Act requires the Georgia Crime Information Center to create certain criminal justice information systems to facilitate carrying out the provisions of the Act and for the transfer of certain information to local law enforcement agencies, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and law enforcement agencies in other states. The Act provides for continuing registration of certain offenders and verification through local law enforcement agencies and requires each sheriff to maintain a register of information concerning certain offenders. The Act provides for notification of sheriffs of changes of address of certain offenders and provides for registration of the change of address to another state. The Act provides for length of registration and provides a penalty for violations of the Act or for the provision of false information.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 817; SB 675
This Act provides for the authority of the commissioner of corrections to make and execute contracts for the land acquisition, design, construction, operation, maintenance, use, lease, or management of a state correctional institution or for services pertaining to the custody, care, and control of inmates. The Act further authorizes the designation of contracting parties as law enforcement units and requires the Board of Corrections to adopt rules and regulations related to the discharge of these responsibilities.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 42-2-8 and 42-2-11. Effective April 8, 1996.
Act 826; HB 660
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 42-2-11 to require the Board of Corrections to adopt rules providing for the transfer to higher security of each inmate who commits battery or aggravated assault against a correctional officer while in custody and providing for assistance from the Department of Corrections to employees who are victims of battery or aggravated assault by inmates.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 1049; HB 1296
This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 42-4-12, relating to penalty for refusal by certain officers to receive persons charged with or guilty of an indictable offense, to change the penalty for such refusal to a misdemeanor. The Act provides that the sheriff or certain other officers shall be authorized to refuse acceptance of any person who has not received medical treatment for obvious physical injuries or conditions of an emergency nature. The Act provides for the arresting agency to take any such person for treatment and the acceptance of such person into custody
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TITLE 42 (continued)

after a medical release. The Act further provides for the sheriff or certain other officers to assume custody of any such person when there is no health care facility in the county in which the arrest occurred and provides that the governing authority of the arresting agency shall pay all costs related to the medical release.
Effective April 25, 1996.

Act 1005; HB 1154

This Act provides that if an inmate of a municipal or county detention

facility is not eligible for health insurance benefits to pay for medical

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service rendered, then the inmate shall be liable for the costs of such

medical care provided to the inmate and the assets and property of such

illmate may be subject to levy and execution under court order to satisfy

such costs. The Act provides that an inmate shall cooperate with the

governing authority in seeking reimbursement for medical care expenses

incurred by the governing authority for that inmate and an inmate who

willfully refuses to cooperate shall not receive or be eligible.to receive

any good-time allowance or other reduction of time to be served. The Act

further authorizes certain civil actions to enforce the provisions of the

Act, requires a court to consider support obligations of the defendant

inmate, and authorizes the court to enter a money judgment against a

defendant and to order that the defendant's property is liable for

reimbursement for the cost of medical care provided to the defendant

inmate.

The Act amends a.e.G.A. Sections 42-4-50, 42-4-51, and 42-4-71.

Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 951; SB 587

This Act provides that the officer in charge of certain county detention facilities will provide a sick, injured, or disabled inmate access to medical services and may arrange for the inmate's health insurance carrier to pay the health care provider for the medical services rendered. The Act provides that certain state and county correctional facilities may charge a fee for managing inmate money accounts and may deduct from inmate accounts payments to repay the costs of medical treatment for an inmate when the request for treatment has been initiated by the inmate and to repay the costs for property damaged by the inmate, medical treatment for injuries inflicted by the inmate, expenses incurred as a consequence of the escape of an inmate, and expenses associated with quelling any riot or disturbance in which the inmate is involved. The Act further provides that nothing in the Act shall relieve the governmental agency having custody of an inmate from furnishing the inmate with needed medical treatment.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 42-4-50 and 42-4-70 and enacts a.C.G.A. Sections 42-5-54 and 42-5-55.
Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 959; SB 735

This Act amends Article 5 of a.C.G.A. Chapter 42-4, relating to regional jail authorities, to provide that any two or more municipalities within the same county may jointly form an authority, to be known as the municipal regional jail authority for such municipalities, and to provide that a municipality located in more than one county may participate in municipal regional jail authorities in each county in which the municipality is located. The Act further provides that the board of directors of a municipal regional jail authority shall hire or contract with a person, firm, corporation, or local government to manage and operate the regional jail and such person, firm, corporation, or local government shall have all of the responsibilities provided in a.C.G.A. Chapter 42-4 for municipal
jails and jailers, including the employment and supervision of all personnel employed to operate the jail.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 42-4-91 through 42-4-95, 42-4-97, and 42-4-102 through 42-4-105.
Effective July 1, 1996.

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TITLE 42 (continued)

Act 964; SB 157

This Act requires the Department of Corrections to provide a Family

Violence Counseling Program which shall be made available to certain

t")ersoIls sentenced to the custody of the state who committed an offense

Wllich has been identified to involve family violence. The Act provides that

a court sentencing a defendant to probation for an offense involving family

violence shall, to the extent that services are available, require as a

condition of probation that the defendant participate in a court approved

family violence intervention program or receive counseling related to

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family violence. The Act further provides that an inmate who has committed

an offense which has been identified to involve family violence shall not

be released on parole until such inmate has successfully completed a Family

Violence Counseling Program.

The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 42-5-21 and 42-8-35.6 and amends

o.e.G.A. Section 42-9-45.

Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 962; SB 751

This Act prohibits public or private probation officers and private corporations, enterprises, and agencies providing probation services from owning, operating, having a financial interest in, instructing at, or being employed by any private entity which provides drug or alcohol education services and prohibits such persons and entities from referring a probat~oner to a specific alcohol or drug education program. The Act requires that approval to privatize probation services by the governing au~hority of a county, municipality, or a consolidated government be accompanied by a copy of the final contract. The Act changes the uniform professional standards and requirements for private corporations,
enterprises, and agencies providing private probation services and authorizes the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council to l)romulgate regulations requiring private probation entities to conduct criminal record checks of private probation officers. The Act further exempts from certain education requirements private probation officers who
have been employed by private probation agencies for at least six months as of July 1, 1996, and exempts certain private probation agencies which have been actively engaged in private probation services from certain experience req\.lirements.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 42-8-26, 42-8-100, 42-8-101, 42-8-102, and 42-8-104 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-108.
Effective April 15, 1996.

Act 800; S8 7

'rhis Act relates to child support and alimony. The Act authorizes courts to sentence an employed person who violates an order granting child support or alimony to a county operated diversion program. While sentenced to the diversion program, the person would be confined to the diversion center during his or her nonworking hours. The Act also provides that child support awards shall accrue interest at a rate of 12 percent beginning 30 clays from the day such award is due.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-1-4 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 7-4-12.1 and 42-8-130.
Rffective July 1, 1996.

Act 958; SB 693

This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 42-9-21 to authorize the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to maintain and operate or to enter into agreements wj_th other state agencies, persons, or nonsectarian entities for transitional or intermediate or other services or for programs deemed by the board to be necessary for parolees or others conditionally released Er()m imprisonment by order of the board.
Effective July 1, 1996.

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TITLE 42 (continued)
Act 737; HB 1284
'rhis Act enacts the "Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996." The Act prc)v ides tllat when an indigent prisoner commences an action tIle indigent pl.j_soner shall pay the current balance of funds in the prisoner's inmate account and, upon notification by the clerk of the court that an indigent prisoner has commenced an action, the superintendent of an institution sllall immediately freeze the prisoner's inmate account and order that all lHoneys deposited into the prisoner's account be forwarded to the clerk of court until all court costs and fees are satisfied. The Act provides that ill the event that the court denies the prisoner's application for in forma I)auperis status, the court shall give written notice to the inmate that the iTunate's action will be dismissed without prejudice if the filing fees are llot paid within 30 days of the date of the order. The Act provides that 50 l>ercent of the average monthly balance of the prisoner's account for the l>receding 12 months during which the prisoner's account had a positive balance shall be deducted from the prisoner's account and paid over to the clerJ( of court for each instance that a court finds that the prisoner has filed a false, frivolous, or malicious action or claim with the court or lias taken certain other actions which constitute an abuse of the judicial system. The Act further provides that payment of any past due court costs and fees incurred by the prisoner may be a condition of parole at the discretion of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 42-12. Effective April 2, 1996.

'r I'rIJE 43
PHOFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES

Act 845; HB 1493

This Act amends the general provisions applicable to professions and businesses to require a licensed individual who is convicted of a felony to no t.i fy the appropriate 1 icens j_ng authority of such conviction and authorizes a penalty for failure to provi.de such notification. The Act authorizes examining boards to impose fees or charges to cover the costs of conducting investigative or disciplinary proceedings and to issue letters of concern and provides for the assignment by the court of the litigation costs of frivolous appeals.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-1-19 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 43-1-27.
Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 802; HB 779

Tilis Act provides that the laws applicable to the regulation and

licensure of auctioneers shall not apply to ringpersons assisting in the

cClnduct elf an auction. The Act changes prov"is ions relating to membership

and qualification of members of the Georgia Auctioneers Commission.

The

Act adds educational requirements for applicants for licensure and requires

proof of residence.

The Act requires licensees to show proof of license

UPC)Tl deluand of any official of the State of Georgia when engaged in the

l)usiness of auctioneering and changes certain provisions relating to

cCHnplaints and discipline of licensees.

'Ithe Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-6-1, 43-6-2, 43-6-3, 43-6-11,

43-6-11.1, 43-6-18, 43-6-18.1, and 43-6-24 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections

43-6-12.1 and 43-6-14.1.

Effective July 1, 1996.



Act 985; HB 1582

This Act exempts educational training programs in barbering and

coslnetology provided by public technical institutes whose programs have

been approved by the Department of Technical and Adult Education from

regulation by the State Board of Barbers and by the State Board of

(:osmetology, respectively.

The Act allows students and faculty of public

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TITLE 43 (continued)
tecllnical institutes to acquire licenses under the same conditions as students and faculty of other barber and cosmetology schools.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-7-3, 43-7-11, 43-7-13, 43-10-1, 43-10-9, and 43-10-12.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 819; SB 542
This Act amends the "Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists Licensing Law" to exempt from regulation and licensure certain persons training to be addiction counselors, persons engaged in the practice of professional counseling as an employee or student peer counselor of the Department of Technical and Adult Education or its educational units, and persons engaged in the practice of a specialty as an employee of the Department of Labor.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-10A-7. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 945; SB 368
This Act grants a permanent exemption from the "Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists Licensing Law" to certain persons who engage in the practice of professional counseling and provide such services as a result of state or local government service contracts.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-10A-7. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 873; SB 705
This Act amends the "Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists Licensing Law" to provide for associate marriage and family therapists. The Act completely revises the education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy and prohibits using certain titles and designations.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-10A-7, 43-10A-8, and 43-10A-13. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 822; HB 273
This Act amends the "Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists Law" to require a licensee or applicant to submit to mental and physical examinations to aid enforcement of licensing law provisions by the examining board, to require access to personal and medical records under certain conditions, and to provide sanctions for noncompliance.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Section 43-10A-17. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 607; HB 1330
This Act changes the provisions relating to the issuance of teachers' licenses by the Georgia Board of Dentistry to permit such licenses for dentists and dental hygienists licensed from another state who meet certain requirements. The Act changes the provisions relative to failure to renew a license by the end of an established penalty period and changes provisions relating to disciplinary sanctions by the board.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-11-42, 43-11-46, 43-11-47, and 43-11-73.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 949; SB 553
This Act includes medical gas piping systems under the regulatory power of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board by including such systems under the practice of plumbing.
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TITLE 43 (contLnued)

The Act amends O.C.G.A. SectLon 43-14-2. EffectLve July 1, 1996.

Act 1003; HB 840

ThLs Act requires a paid solicitor to account to the Secretary of State certain information after a solicitation campaign has been completed and requires an accounting of solicitation proceeds for a named beneficiary Ullder certain conditions .
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections 43-17-3, 43-17-9, 43-17-10, and 43-17-12.
Effective April 15, 1996.

Act 927; HB 1429

This Act changes the membership and qualifications of the members of State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 43-20-4. Effective July 1, 1996.

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Act 998; HB 280

This Act changes the conditions under which the State Board of Nursing Home AdmLnLstrators grants a provisional license to a nursing home administrator licensed by another state or certified by a national . o~rganLzation
The Act amends a.C.G.A. SectLon 43-27-7. EffectLve July 1, 1996.

Act 612; HB 1498

This Act exempts respiratory care professionals or persons seeking renewal of certification as respiratory care professionals from the contLnuing education requirements imposed by the Composite State Board of MedLcal ExamLners.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 43-34-3. EffectLve July 1, 1996.

Act 605; HB 1525

This Act provLdes that the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board shall approve instructors of any education course for appraiser classification and may establish standards for the filing of applications and fees by electronic means or by courier services. The Act changes the law relative 1~-c) J_'eal estate brokers and salespersons to provide for a community assocLation manager's license and provides for qualifications for licensure ~11d grounds for denial of license. The Act authorizes the Georgia Real Estate Commission to enter into written agreements with similar licensing Ruthorities of other states to permit persons licensed in those states to <=:(J1H..-lUct real estate brokerage business in Georgia without obtaining a Jicense.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-39A-8, 43-39A-11, 43-40-1, 43-40-8, 43-40-9, 43-40-12, 43-40-15, 43-40-19, 43-40-20, 43-40-25, and 43-40-29 and enacts o.e.G.A. Sections 43-40-22.1 and 43-40-30.2.
Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 944; SB 351

This Act provides that the State Structural Pest Control Commission Ls authorized to require appropriate examination of applicants for licensure.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-45-8. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 1012; HB 1272

This Act repeals the requirement that used car dealers include the number

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TITLE 43 (continued)

of their state license on all advertisi.ng and changes the ~elatillg to impoundment of used vehicles displayed for sale at facilities so as to authorize local law enforcement officers ~3UC}1 veh.icles provided that prior notice to tIle owners is given.
'1'he Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-47-10 and 43-47-18. Effective July 1, 1996.

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PUB]~IC OFFICERS
Act 942; SB 19
This Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 45-1-6 to provide that any vendor who, eittler directly or through another person, makes a gift or gifts to one or n,orE::~ public employees exceeding in the aggregate $250.00 in value during any calendar year shall file a disclosure report with the State Ethics Commission not later than February 1 of each year covering the preceding year. The Act further provides that a filing fee of $50.00 shall be imposed for each report that is filed late and provides that a person violating the Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 957; SB 671
This Act eliminates references to the State Employees' Health Service of the Department of Human Resources and provides that no person who is otherwise qualified shall be employed in state government unless the person is certified as meeting the standards of medical and physical fitness by a qualified medical practitioner. The Act provides that the State Personnel Board may provide for standards of medical and physical fitness for some positions that require only certification by the prospective employee and such certification may be accepted by the respective employing department without further assessment by a medical practitioner. The Act provides that the commissioner of personnel administration may, through a competitive proposal process, enter into an agreement on behalf of the departments to contract with medical practitioners for the purpose of conducting assessments for medical and physical fitness. The Act provides a process for a prospective employee to select a medical practitioner and for the f inciings of such pra~titioner to be furnished to the medical practitioner selected by the department. The Act provides that if a condition exists Wllich would impair the fulfillment of the prescribed duties by the [>.L'()spective enlployee, the medical practitioner shall identify such c()llclition, the employing agency shall provide reasonable accommodation to the extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the medical practitioner shall certify that the prospective employee, with the c)cc()mnloda1 ion, meets the standards of medical and physical fitness for t.he 1-:) C) s i t ion.
'rhp Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 45-2-40 through 45-2-45. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 653; HB 508
TIlis Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-16-25, relating to duties of the c()roner when notified of a death, to provide that if a registered professiollal nurse authorized to make a pronouncement of death under Code Section 31-10-16 or a qualified physician is not available, a coroner, dPpllty coroner, or medical examiner's investigator may make a pronouncement ()f death at the investigation scene if, and only if, the body is in a state 01: rigor mortis with lividity present, the body is in a state of (tecomposition evidenced by a component of putrefaction, the body is skpletonized, or death has been established by qualified emergency medical services personnel.
Effective July 1, 1996.

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TITIJE 45 (coIltin.ued)

Act 816; SB 635

This Act provides that all employees included in the classified service of the state merit system prior to July 1; 1996, shall remain in the classified service and that all positions filled on or after July 1, 1996, by new hires be included in the unclassified service. The Act defines generally the roles of the state merit system and state agencies with respect to positions filled after July 1, 1996. The Act further provides that the state merit system shall define common job classes, establish and maintain a state-wide system of pay ranges for all job classes, and maintain and make available to the public at large a state-wide central registry of employment vacancies and job announcements in state government.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 45-20-1, 45-20-2, and 45-20-6. Effective July 1, 1996.

Veto No. 24; 5B 584

This Act enunlerat.es

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activity for employees of. fl~ra-t:e;.):n/r:t;l~~9les?1..~iedservice of t~11e stat.e

merit system. The Act

.' tfn.f..i:s ~p',.'pyee$ ~~: ~the classified service to

cont::ibute m~ney to. poli 'll;'a :Jllor'.Jln~.tz4!-t4-?:~s; 'oampaign for ~r agai~st

candlda~es. 1n pc:rt1sc:n e ~_. t .:. 11S,;.s ~) to~,u.n FC?:tr or ho~d certaln electlve

or appo1ntlve off1ces 1f a _ s . h 0 1 BI:. . no ! :tull t1me and does not

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state employee. The Act prohibi.ts employees in the classified service from

collecting political contributions from state employees, engaging in

political activity while on duty or in any government office, or supporting

or opposing the election of any candidate for an elective office which has

general or specific supervisory or managerial authority over such employee.

1~he Act provides for the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board

to define and prohibit improper political activity by employees covered

under the terms of the state merit system not in conflict with the Act. The

Act further provides certain exceptions under the Act with respect to

employees of the Secretary of State whose duties relate to elections and

employees of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Department of Public

Safety, and State Board of Pardons and Paroles.

The Act amends o.e.G.A. Section 45~20-4 and enacts a.e.G.A. Chapter

45-25.

Act 843; HB 1454

This Act amends a.e.G.A. Section 45-20-51, relating to definitions applicable to Article 3 of a.C.G.A. Chapter 45-20 regarding voluntary
deductions from wages or salaries of state employees for benefit of
charitable organizations, to change certain definitions. The Act provides t~hat the term "agency" shall include public authorities and public corporations and the term "eligible charitable organization" shall include certain charitable organizations which actively conduct educational or environmental restoration or conservation programs.
Effective July 1, 1996.

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PlYBT_IIC UTILITIES

Act 916-, HB 1152

Tl1is Act revises substantially numerous provisions relating to the Public

Service Commission so as to continue the commission's ability to require

motor common and contract carriers to maintain adequate insurance and

cClmply with applicable safety requirements.

The Act addresses the

preemption of the prior law by the Federal Aviation Administration Act of

1994 with respect to the issuance of certificates of public convenience and

llecessity and the setting of rates for motor common and contract carriers

() f property.

The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 46-1-1, Article 1 of a.e.G.A. Chapter

46-7, and a.e.G.A. Sections 46-9-6 and 46-9-48, repeals Article 2 of

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G.C.G.A. Chapter 46-7 and Part 2 of Article 3 of O.C.G.A. Chapter 46-9, and amends G.C.G.A. Sections 45-9-81 and 47-17-1.
Effective April 15, 1996.
Act 953; SB 597
This Act provides for revised and expanded definitions of telecommunication service, telecommunication service provider, and unlawful telecommunication device and broadens criminal and civil penalties for theft of telecommunication services and the making or possess~ng of unlawful telecommun~cation devices.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 46-5-2, 46-5-3, and 46-5-4. Effective July 1, 1996.

TITLE 47 RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS

Act 651; HB 590

This Act provides that under certain conditions, veterans returning to public employment after military service shall be entitled to establish service credit toward retirement for such military service.
The Act enacts Article 5 of O.C.G.A. Chapter 47-1. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 801; SB 698

This Act provides that local retirement systems shall conduct an

actuarial investigation every two years and certify compliance with

provisions relating to ~nvestments. The Act provides that certain local

retirement systems may invest up to 55 percent of their investment

portfolios in equities.

The Act provides that certain restrictions on

investments shall not apply to defined contribution plans.

The Act amends G.C.G.A. Sect~ons 47-1-3, 47-1-4, and 47-1-12.

Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 664; HB 852
This Act changes the method of reestabl~shing service credit I.n the
Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. The Act amends G.C.G.A. Section 47-2-94. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 829; HB 1046

This Act authorizes up to five years of creditable service for members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia who have prior service as temporary full-time employees of the legislative branch of state government.
The Act enacts G.C.G.A. Section 47-2-96.1 and amends o.e.G.A. Section 47-2-334.
Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 669; HB 978

This Act provides that a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may obtain creditable service for prLor service as an officer or employee of the Georgia Housing and F~nance Authority.
The Act enacts G.C.G.A. Section 47-2-98. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 996; HB 244

This Act provides that a retiring member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may elect a retirement option designating a dependent

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child to receive benefits after the death of the member. The Act provides

t:hat if such designated child predeceases. the member, the optional benefit

may be reestablished on behalf of the member's spouse.

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The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 47-2-121.

Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 824; HB 449

'rhis Act provides that a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may establish creditable service for prior service as a narcotics agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 47-2-225 and amends a.C.G.A. Section 47-2-334.
Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 623; SB 435

This Act provides that employees of county juvenile detention services who are transferred to state employment may elect to become members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia or may elect to remain members of a local retirement system. The Act provides for certain creditable service for such prior service.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 47-2-295.2. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 630; HB 1070

This Act extends the time within which a member of the Employees' Retirement. System of Georgia may obtain creditable service for prior service as an employee of a county department of family and children services.
'rhe Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 47-2-298. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 626; HB 1012

This Act provides that a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may obtain creditable service for certain prior service as an employee of the Georgia Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-2-310. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 823; HB 407

This Act provides that officers and employees of the North Georgia Mountains Authority shall be members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. The Act provides for creditable service for certain prior service as an officer or employee of the authority.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 47-2-324. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 668; HB 977

This Act reduces the number of years a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia must serve after a break in service in order to be eligible for reinstatement without paying a reinstatement fee.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 47-3-60. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 827; HB 963

This Act provides that the retirement benefits paid under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia to teachers who were formerly members of certain county retirement systems shall include consideration of amendments to the local retirement system made after the date such teachers transferred from the local system to the Teachers Retirement System of

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l-:;eorgia . 'rhe Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-3-67. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 825; HB 586
This Act provides that a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia who is a former member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and who has withdrawn his or her contributions from that retirement system more than three times may reestablish such service with the Teachers Retirement System after having been a member of that retirement system for a specified number of years, depending on the number of times such contributions have been withdrawn.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-3-85. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 655; HB 588
This Act changes the method of obtaining creditable service under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for past absences due to pregnancy. The Act provides that the member seeking such creditable service pay the employer and employee contrLbutions which would have been paid durLng such absence together with interest.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 47-3-90. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 911; HB 691
This Act provides that members of the Teachers Retirement System shall be eligible to retire after obtaining 25 years of creditable service without regard to age.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 47-3-101. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 628; HB 1025
This Act provides that the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System may establish the date of a member's disability if the disability itself prevented the member from submitting a timely application for <-iisability benefits.
'rIle Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 47-3-122. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 617; SB 163
This Act provides that any person who became a member of the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund on or after July 1, 1993, may not receive creditable service for any service during which he or she was also a member of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. The Act provides that any member WllO was denied creditable service for service before July 1, 1996, because he or she was also a member of the Peace OffLcers' Annuity and BenefLt Fund m~y now receive credit for such service.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-7-83. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 995; HB 213
This Act provides for creditable service under the Superior Court Judges ReLirement System for prior service as a juvenile court judge.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-9-41.1. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 518; HB 506
This Act reduces the age of retirement under the Superior Court Judges Retirement System to 60 years of age. The Act increases the maximum number
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of years that may be used to calculate benefits under such retirement system. The Act reduces the minimum number of years of service required to <]ua.lify for retirement under such retirement system. The Act provides that a retired member who is receiving a reduced benefit because of early retirement may now receive a normal benefit.
'rhe Act amends a.e.G.A. Sections 47-9-70 and 47-9-71. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 519; HB 679

This Act provides that a member of the Superior System who is disabled after ten years of two-thirds of the normal retirement benefit.
The Act amends a.e.G.A. Section 47-9-72. Effective July 1, 1996.

Court Judges service may

Retirement retire with

Act 662; HB 782

frllis Ac't provides that the judges and solicitors of Richmond County shall be members of the Trial Retirenlent Fund.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 47-10-3. Effective July 1, 1996.

the State Judges and

Court of Solicitors

Act 660; HB 743

This Act reduces the number of years of service necessary to qualify for spouse's benefits under the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 47-10-65. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 665; HB 896

This Act increases the retirement benefits of the secretary-treasurer of tlle Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 47-11-21.
Effective July I, 1996.

Act 522; HB 845

This Act changes the method of calculating retirement benefits under Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia.
The Act amends a.e.G.A. Section 47-11-71. Effective July 1, 1996.

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Act 627; HB 1015

This Act provides that a member of the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia who elected a spouse's benefit option and whose spouse subsequently dies or who is subsequently divorced may revoke such eJection.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 47-11-71. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 828; HB 1006

This Act provides for creditable service under the District Attorneys' Retirement System for prior service as an assistant district attorney. The
~ct provides for the transfer of funds to such retirement system from local retirement systems.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 47-13-62. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 831; HB 1088

This Act provides that a retired member of the District Attorneys'

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Retirement System may serve in a public office. The Act provides that the retirement or disability benefits of any such member shall be suspended for such time as he or she serves in public office. The Act repeals a prohibition against a retired member of such retirement system from
practicing criminal law. TIle Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-13-70. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 857; SB 67

This Act provides that a member of the District Attorneys' Retirement System who marries after becoming .a member may elect spouse's benefits.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-13-72. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 661; HB 773

This Act increases the retirement benefit under the Sheriffs' Fund of Georgia.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-16-101. Effective July 1, 1996.

Retirement

Act 666; HB 958

This Act provides that persons employed by the Secretary of State as securities investigators or investigators for state examining boards shall be eligible for membership in the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-1-5 and 47-17-1. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 629; HB 1047

This Act provides that during the period from July 1, 1996, through June 30, 1997, the retirement benefits of a person retired under the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund shall not be suspended on the ground that such person accepts employment in any capacity.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-17-80. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 994; HB 173

This Act increases the employer's contribution under the Regents Retirement Plan. The Act extends the date by which a certain actuarial study shall be completed.
Tlle Act amends O. C . G. A. Sections 47-21-4 and 47-21-8. Effective July 1, 1996.

'rI'rLE 48 REVENUE AND TAXATION
Act 633; HB 1125
'1'11is Act redef ines the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and incorporates the provisions of federal law into Georgia law.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-1-2. Effective April 1, 1996, and applicable to taxable years beginning on or dfterr January 1, 1996.
Act 848; HB 1586
This Act provides for the disclosure of certain privileged and C()}lfidential tax information under limited circumstances; provides for the serving of certain notices of delinquency and the receiving of certain acknowledgments of service by telephonic facsimile transmission or by other

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means of instantaneous electronic transmission; and provides for annual rather than monthly f~ling of certain dealer reports.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 48-2-6.1 and amends O.C.G.A. Sections
40-7-108, 48-8-47, and 48-8-49. Effective April 9, 1996.

Act 632; HB 1124

Th~s Act provides for the authority of the state revenue commissioner promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the requirements electronic transmission of returns, reports, or other documents conjunction with the payment of taxes by electronic funds transfer.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 48-2-32. Effective July 1, 1996.

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Act 931; HB 1486

This Act changes the amounts due and payable for the redemption of property sold for taxes.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 48-4-42. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 849; HB 1587

This Act provides for ripening by prescription of tax deed titles after four years from the date of recordation.
The Act amends a.e.G.A. Section 48-4-48. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 864; SB 545

This Act makes numerous changes with respect to land bank authorities, including the manner of dissolution, composition of the board of directors, lllallner of administration of properties, acquisition and disposal of properties, and the foreclosure of redemption rights.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 48-4-60 through 48-4-65. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 1010; HB 1226

This Act provides for the utilization of judicial in rem tax foreclosure procedures with respect to delinquent municipal ad valorem taxes.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-4-76. Effective April 15, 1996.

Act 930; HB 1458

This Act provides that certain family owned farm entities shall be qualified owners for the purpose of entering into conservation use . (--~ovenants
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 48-5-7.4. Effective July 1, 1996, and applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1996.

Act 846; HB 1561

This Act changes the time for opening and closing the books retllrn of taxes in counties having therein the greater part llav ing a population of 350, 000 or more.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 48-5-18. Effective January 1, 1997.

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Act 839; HB 1364

This Act revises the procedures and conditions regarding the payment of ad valorem taxes in installments.

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The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 48-5-23. Effective April 9, 1996.

Act 910; HB 667

This Act provides for the applicability of the freeport exemption to the manufacture of aircraft engines or aircraft engine parts or components.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 48-5-48.2. Effective January 1, 1997.

Act 603; HB 1683

This Act provides for additional authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to developing and prescribing electronic data processing systems; changes terms of office, appointment procedures, and vacancy-filling procedures regarding boards of tax assessors; and provides for records and information which shall not be subject to subpoena by boards of tax assessors.
The Act ame~ds a.C.G.A. Sections 48-5-270, 48-5-295, and 48-5-300. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 856; HB 1771

This Act repeals a.e.G.A. Section 48-5-312 relating to the status of ad valorem taxes pending review in counties having a population of 550,000 or
more and in municipalities located therein which have a population of 350, 000 or nlore.
Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 1002; HB 756

This Act provides for an ad valorem tax exemption for certain vans buses owned by religious groups.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 48-5-470.2.
Effective January 1, 1997, if approved in a state-wide referendum.

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Act 833; HB 1174

This Act provides for an exemption from real estate transfer tax for deeds resulting from foreclosure sales.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 48-6-2. Effective April 9, 1996.

Act 602; HB 1638

This Act provides for the comprehensive revision of the taxation of financial institutions.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 48-6-20, 48-6-90, 48-6-90.1, 48-6-91, 4n-6-~3, 48-6-95, 48-7-21, 48-7-31, and 7-1-601.
Effective March 29, 1996.

of certain

This Act repeals the intangible personal property tax. The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 48-1-2, 48-6-8, 48-6-64, 48-6-72, 48-6-74, and 48-7-21 and repeals a.C.G.A. Sections 48-6-20 through 48-6-44 an.d 48-6-63. Effective March 21, 1996, and applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1996.
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Act 525; HB 1101

This Act repeals the intangible personal property tax. It is identical to JIB 6 and applicable to the same taxable years except that it is contingent on approval of a constitutional amendment.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 48-1-2, 48-6-8, 48-6-64, 48-6-72, 48-6-74, and 48-7-71 and repeals a.C.G.A. Sections 48-6-20 through 48-6-44 and 48-6-63.
Effective January 1, 1997, and applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 1996, with contingencies.

Act 606; HB 1501
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This Act provides for additional authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to allocation and apportionment of corporate net income; makes numerous changes with respect to job tax credits and employee retraining tax credits; changes the sales tax exemptions for electricity and primary material handling equipment; and provides for sales tax exemptions for the remanufacture of certain aircraft engines, parts, or components and for materials and property used in connection with certain federal contracts.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 48-7-31, 48-7-40, 40-7-40.1, 48-7-40.2, 48-7-40.5, 48-8-2, and 48-8-3.
The Act contains a variety of effective dates and should be consulted to ascertain the effective date of specific provisions.

Act 934; HB 1589

This Act provides for income tax credits for water conservation facilities and qualified water conservation investment property and for reductions, transfers, and shifts from ground-water usage and provides for a sales tax exemption for certain water conservation equipment.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 48-7-40.10 and amends a.e.G.A. Section 48-8-3.
Effective April 15, 1996, for income tax provisions and July 1, 1996, for sales tax provision.

Act 835; HB 1241

This Act provides for a sales tax exemption with respect to the sale of property or services to a licensed in-patient hospice.
The Act amends a.e.G.A. Section 48-8-3. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 1047; HB 1229

This Act changes the manner of applying the sales tax to vending sales.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 48-8-30. Effective April 25~ 1996.

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Act 1051; HB 1399

This Act provides for sales tax exemptions for certain Girl Scout cookie sales and for sales of certain concessions or admission tickets by schools; authorizes the imposition of the special purpose tax for public safety or airport purposes; changes certain provisions regarding the economic infeasibility of sanitary landfill projects for which the special purpose t~ax has been levied; and provides for levy and collection procedures for the sales tax for educational purposes.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 48-8-3, 48-8-111, and 48-8-121 and enacts a.C.G.A. Sections 48-8-140 through 48-8-142.
Effective July 1, 1996, except for sales tax for education provision which is effective January 1, 1997, contingent on the approval of a constitutional amendment.

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Act 610; HB 1367

This Act reduces the period of time which must elapse prior to the resubmitting of a question regarding the imposition of the special purpose tax.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-8-111. Effective April 1, 1996.

Act 507; HB 265

This Act provides for a phased-in sales tax exemption for food items. The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections 48-8-3, 48-8-82, 48-8-102, and 48-8-110. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 1006; HB 1155

This Act provides for an exemption from certain occupation taxes and regulatory fees for disabled veterans and blind persons and for vendors at nonprofit agricultural fairs.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-12-1 through 43-12-5, 43-12-9, 48-13-6, 48-13-8, and 48-13-13 ..
Effective July 1, 1996.

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Act 1018; HB 1487

This Act provides for an additional 6 percent hotel motel tax levy and changes the excise and sales tax cap applicable to the 8 percent hotel motel tax levy.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-13-51. Effective April 15, 1996, except for the change applicable to the 8 percent levy which is effective January 1, 1997, contingent on approval of a constitutional amendment.

Act 1050; HB 1319

This Act provides for a 3 percent excise tax on the rental of certain motor vehicles.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 48-13-90 through 48-13-96. Effective April 25, 1996.

Act 815; HB 1443

This Act provides for the retention of funds received as collection fees by the Department of Revenue to be used to defray the cost of collection of delinquent taxes under the tax amnesty program.
The Act amends o.e.G.A. Section 48-16-10. Effective April 8, 1996.

TITLE 49 SOCIAL SERVICES
Act 1026; HB 1328
This Act creates the Georgia Council for Welfare Administration to promote improvements in public welfare and social service programs of the Division of Family and Children Services within the Department of Human Resources.
The Act enacts o.e.G.A. Section 49-2-16. Effective July 1, 1996.

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Act 1034; SB 446

This Act provides for deferring prosecution for fraud in obtaining public

assistance if the accused enters into a consent agreement admitting to such

fraud and consenting to disqualification from future payments and agrees to

re~ay any prior overpayment. The Act also provides that a person convicted

of fraud in obtaining public assistance shall, upon the first conviction,

be ineligible to receive any form of public assistance or food stamps for a

period of one year and for a second such conviction be ineligible for life.

The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 49-4-15.

Those provisions requiring federal waivers become effective the ninetieth

day following the receipt of such waivers. The remaining provisions become

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effective July 1, 1996.

Act 926; HB 1370

This Act provides for notification to the school and school system in which a child was enrolled prior to the conviction of such child of a
felony offense in a superior court when such child is released from confinement or custody of the Department of Children and Youth Services. The Act also authorizes such department to provide opportunity for religious activities to youth in institutions under the control and supervision of that department.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 49-4A-8. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 969; SB 575

This Act authorizes certain child advocacy centers to have access to records of child abuse, changes the child neglect, exploitation, and sexual
abuse which must be reported to the child abuse registry, changes the notice and administrative hearing provisions regarding the inclusion of 'lames of alleged child abusers upon that registry, changes the circumstances under which persons whose names are included in that registry may obtain a hearing to determine whether their names should be expunged
from the registry, and establishes a minimum age for inclusion upon that registry.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 49-5-41, 49-5-180, 49-5-183.1, and 49-5-184.
The provisions authorizing child advocacy center access to child abuse records become effective July 1, 1996. The remainder of the Act becomes effective April 15, 1996.

Act 919; HB 1211

This Act provides that voluntary pre-kindergarten programs which receive state funding shall provide toilet facilities for the children which they serve which are suitably screened for privacy unless they provide separate ilnd gender-specific such facilities.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 49-5-22. Effective July 1, 1996.

'1'1 TJ_,E 50 S'l'.A'rE GOVERNMENT
Act 1032; HB 1591
This Act enacts o.e.G.A. Section 50-1-5 to provide that the state and local governments shall be authorized to accept credit card payment of amounts due to the state and local governments and to adopt reasonable policies, rules, or regulations governing the manner of acceptance of credit card payments. The Act provides that no credit card payments shall be accepted for local ad valorem taxes without the formal agreement of the
local governing authority for whose benefit such taxes are collected, and
no credit card payments shall be accepted for any state taxes or fees without formal approval by the State Depository Board. The Act authorizes

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the imposition of a surcharge upon the person making payment by credit card so as to offset the amount of any discount or administrative fees charged t(J the state or local government. The Act provides for the effect of credit card payment with respect to the underlying obligation and provides for 1\<">111 iabili ty of off icers and employees accepting credit card payment.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 1015; HB 1366
This Act provides that unless specifically prohibited by the laws relating to a particular board, body, or committee, any board, body, or committee of state government may meet by teleconference or other similar "leanS which allows each member of the governing body participating in the meeting to hear and speak to each other member participating in the ",eeting. The Act provides that any required notice of the meeting shall li_st each location where any member of the governing body plans to participate in the meeting and provides that any meeting which is otherwise required by law to be open to the public shall be open to the public at each location listed in the notice or where any member of the governing body participates in the meeting. The Act further provides free computerized access to certain legislative information contained on the C;eorgiaNet.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 50-1-5 and amends a.C.G.A. Section 50-25-14.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 858; SB 415
This Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 50-3-70 which designates the Central of Georgia Railroad Shops Complex in Savannah, Georgia, as the official railroad museum of the State of Georgia.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 803; HB 1519
This Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 50-3-73 which designates square dancing as the official Georgia folk dance.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 1045; SB 519
This Act enacts a.C.G.A. Section 50-3-100 to designate the English language as the official language of the State of Georgia and to provide tllat the official language shall be used for public records, public meetings, and official Acts of the State of Georgia. The Act provides that this O.C.G.A. section shall not be construed to deny a person's rights under the Constitution of Georgia or the Constitution of the United States or any .laws or regulations of the United States or of the State of Georgia as a result of that person's inability to communicate in the official language. The Act authorizes the state and local governments to use or l;)rint official documents in languages other than the official language. The Act further provides exceptions with respect to the teaching of foreign larlguages or promotion of international commerce and events or when the public safety, health, or justice requires the use of other languages.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 879; SB 550
This Act enacts the "Purchasing Reform Act of 1996." The Act gives the Department of Administrative Services the authority to enter into agreements with other states and political subdivisions and to delegate to medical facilities under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents the ability to purchase medical equipment and supplies necessary for medical t:eaching purposes. The Act removes the department's authority to permit state agencies to make purchases in amounts less than $100.00 and raises the minimum dollar amount required for competitive sealed bidding of
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contracts from those exceeding $10,000.00 to those exceeding $100,000.00. The Act raises the minimum dollar amount for soliciting bids by newspaper advertisements from those exceeding $50,000.00 to those exceeding $250,000.00 and raises the minimum dollar amount for required solicitation
(,r bids by mail from those exceeding $10,000.00 to those exceeding
$100,000.00. The Act raises the minimum dollar amount for noncompetitive bidding for supplies, materials, or equipment not on state contracts or through statutorily required sources from $500.00 to $2,500.00 and raises the maximum amount state entities may be authorized to expend on purchases in their behalf from $5,000.00 to $100,000.00. The Act authorizes the department to permit agencies to use procurement cards to electronically pay and monitor payments. The Act raises the minimum amount for construction or public works contracts to be conducted by the department from those exceeding $500.00 to those exceeding $100,000.00, subject to department review and approval. The Act deletes the requirement for Georgia Correctional Industries Administration purchases to receive approval from the department as to competitive quality and deletes the requirement that delivery receipts and purchase orders be attached to invoices paid by state agencies. The Act further provides that it is unlawful for any person to Illake purchases or sell through the department for individual ownership.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 50-5-51, 50-5-58, 50-5-67, 50-5-69, 50-5-72, 50-5-73, 50-5-77, and 50-5-80.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 908; HB 288
This Act amends a.e.G.A. Section 50-5-71, relating to authorization for emergency purchases, to provide that upon the declaration of a state of eJnergency by the Governor, the Department of Administrative Services or any other department, institution, or agency of state government to which emergency pu~chasing powers have been granted by the Department of Administrative Services shall have power to purchase in the open market any necessarys:mpplies, materials, or equipment for immediate delivery to any department, institution, or agency of state government.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 877; HB 1419
This Act changes the membership of the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission and provides for commission support from the Department of Community Affairs. The Act also abolishes the existing Board of Community Affairs and establishes a new membership, authorizes the Department of Community Affairs to assist and contract with the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, and provides for new employees of that department to be in the unclassified service of the state merit system. It also abolishes the existing membership of the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority and provides that the membership will be that of the Board of Community Affairs and the executive director of the authority will be the c()]nmissioner of community affairs, transfers authority employees to that department in the unclassified service, authorizes the authority to contract with that department for support and services, and changes certain tax exemptions relating to such authority.
The Act amends a.C.G.A. Sections 8-3-301, 8-3-306, 8-3-308, 8-3-310, 50-8-3, 50-8-4, 50-8-9, 50-26-5, 50-26-8, and 50-26-9 and enacts a.C.G.A. Sections 50-8-17 and 50-26-22.
Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 960; SB 737
This Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 50-12-45, relating to the power of the Georgia Games Commission to authorize a direct-support organization to assist in the operation of the Georgia State Games, so as to authorize the Georgia State Games Commission to incorporate one or more nonprofit corporations as subsidiary corporations of the commission for the purpose of carrying out any of the powers of the commission.
Effective July 1, 1996.
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Act 649; HB 1327

This Act authorizes the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Board to apply for
r
federal tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Act further provides that
tIle applicable statutes of this state relating to the powers of nonprofit corporations and to meetings and actions of the board of directors of nonprofit corporations shall apply to the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Board.
The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 50-12-69 and 50-12-69.1. Effective July 1, 1996.

Th~s

Act

cr~ate~ . the

I .;:_ Veto No. 28; SB 674 . ~~:1 ::~",~~~he purpose of a~quiring,

110ld.1.ng, and ma.1.~ta~n.1.ng re L .:.~ ~per ;,.' ;$Jif:i"tt.qe-'~~~ose of prese:v.1.~g such
.ceal property .1.n .1.ts natu I" "~V ~ate ii T .~.'~ :J.C1)1 p~C)V:.14<:les that commJ.ss.1.oner. of

natural resources shall be ~;;:~ ': t ~.~ >:!.. ,~l~.!.:=x;,orq.1.a Lan<:l Trust and, ~.1.th tIle approval of the Board 0 ~.~ a ',ral e < : ~_.s, !. ~~ 'authorJ.zed to enter .1.nto

land exchanges or to use a owned or publicly owned real r

rno y . jL~t.~rust to purchase privately
t i l .. t4 which he or she deems

worthy of preserving in the natural state and free of development. The Act

further provides that all proceeds from the sale or lease of public real

property pursuant to O.C.G.A. Chapter 50-16 shall be paid to the trust and

shall not be paid to the state treasury.

The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 50-16-144 and enacts a.e.G.A. Sections

50-16-200 through 50-16-203.

Act 636; HB 1170

This Act provides for collection of copying, search, retrieval, or other administrative fees by counties, municipal corporations, school boards, and Lheir departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, authorities, and silnilar bodies whenever any person has requested one or more copies of a public record and such person does not pay the copying charges and charges for search, retrieval, or other direct administrative costs. The Act
further requires agencies to provide an estimate of fees as a condition for assessing fees.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-71 and enacts a.C.G.A. Section 50-18-71.2.
Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 1052; HB 1803

This Act enacts the "Georgia Suggestion System Act." The Act creates the Awards Committee and a program for encouraging, receiving, evaluating, implementing, and rewarding suggestions by citizens, residents, or employees of the state for increasing the efficiency and economy of the operation of state government. The Act provides for the Secretary of State to receive donations from nongovernmental sources for the purposes of the ~ct, receive suggestions, distribute suggestions to the appropriate agencies, receive information from state agencies regarding suggestions or the implementation thereof, report to the Awards Committee on the inlplenlentation of suggestions, and provide other administrative services. ''-'he Awards Committee shall request and use donations from governmental suurces, provide annual financial and symbolic awards for suggestions as the committee deems appropriate, and make an annual report documenting
awards provided, increased efficiency in state government resulting from suggestions, agency responses to suggestions, and any legislation necessary to achieve the purposes of the Act.
The Act enacts a.C.G.A. Chapter 50-31. The provisions of the Act authorizing the appointment of the Awards Conwittee and the receipt of donations for the purposes of the Act shall be
effective April 25, 1996. The remaining provisions of the Act shall become effective upon the determination by the Secretary of State that adequate funds have been donated to operate the program created by the Act for one year.

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Act 513; HB 1186
'rhis Act amends the 1995-96 "General Appropriations Act" to change certain appropriations for Fiscal Year 1995-96.
Effective February 16, 1996.
Act 1037; HB 1265
'rhis Act, the "General Appropriations Act," provi.des appropriations for tile operation of state government for Fiscal Year 1996-97.
Effective April 25, 1996.

'rI~rLE 52 WATERS OF THE STATE

Act 1008; HB 1161

This Act provides that private agents for the registration of vessels may retain a fee for their services.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 52-7-5. Effective July 1, 1996.

Act 641; HB 1228

This Act exempts vessels participating in the Olympic Games from requiremellts relating to the carrying of life preservers.
'rlle Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 52-7-8. Effective July 6, 1996.

certain

Act 514; SB 604

This Act exempts vessels participating in certain sanctioned events from requirements relating to boating safety zones.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 52-7-13. Effective February 16, 1996.

Act 1007; HB 1160

This Act requires vessels to be equipped with certain types of life preservers. The Act requires children aboard vessels to wear life preservers. The Act authorizes the commissioner of natural resources to regulate vessel operation on the waters of this state.
The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 52-7-8 and 52-7-20.
Effective July 1, 1996.

TITLE 53 WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES
Act 922; HB 1234
~'his Act changes the affidavit requirements for testators and attending wit.llesses with respect to self-proved wills and codicils.
'I'he Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 53-2-5 and 53-2-40.1. Effective July 1, 1996.
Act 754; HB 1030
This Act provides for a complete revision of O.C.G.A. Chapters 53-1 through 53-11, relating respectively to general provisions regarding wills, trusts, and administration of estates; wills; probate; descent and eLLs t,r ibution; year's support; administrators and executors; administration
of estates; investments, sales, and conveyances; administration of estates
of missing persons and persons believed to be dead; dispensing with actlninistration; and the "Uniform Simultaneou's Death Act in Georgia."
The Act also makes substantial related changes to O.C.G.A. Chapters 29-2
ill1 ci 4 4 - 5
Effective January 1, 1998.

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Bill

Pa~

Code Sec t ion 1 - 3 - 4 . 1; arnen d e d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1383

1

l:ocle Sect~on 1-4-12; enacted

SB 626

1

Cc)de Section 2 -7 - 2'; amended

HB 1269

1

CL"lde Section 2-7-5; amended

HB 1269

1

Code Section 2-7-6; amended

HB 1269

1

<.~ode Section 2-7-7; amended....... .

HB 1269

1

Code Section 2-7-9; amended

HB 1269

1

C:c)de Section 2-7-10; amended

HB 1269

1

c:()de Section 2-7-11; amended

HB 1269

1

C:()de Section 2-7-12; amended

HB 1269

1

<.~()de Section 2-7-13; amended

HB 1269

1

<':(.lcle Section 2-7-14; amended

HB 1269

1

<.~c)(ie Section 2-7-15; amended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1269

1

Coci(~ Sect_ion 2-7-16; amended

HB 1269

1

<.~ C)<.J e Section 2-7-20; amended

HB 1269

1

Cc)cie Section 2-7-21; amended

HB 1269

1

C:ode Section 2-7-23; amended

HB 1269

1

Code Section 2-7-102; amended

SB 227 20

Cocie Sec t ion 2 - 9 - 6; amended......................... .

HB 1279

1

Cc)de Tj.tle 2, Chapter 11, Article 2; amended

SB 583

1

<,~c)(~.ie Sections 2-11-20 thru 2-11-26; amended

SB 583

1

l~ode Sections 2-11-27 and 2-11-29; repealed

58 583

1

Code Section 2-11-28; amended

SB 583

1

C:{)de Sections 2-11-30 thru 2-11-34; amended

SB 583

1

C<.)cle Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 3; amended

SB 583

1

l~(~de Sections 2-11-50 thru 2-11-53; amended

58 583

1

Cc)(le Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 4; amended

58 583

1

c~()cle Sections 2-11-70 thru 2-11-77; amended

SB 583

1

Cocie Section 2-12-2; amended

SB 655

1

Cc)cie Title 2, Chapter 12, Article 2; amended

SB 657

2

Code Sectj_ons 2-12-40 thru 2-12-50; amended

SB 657

2

C.~ode Sections 2-12-51 thru 2-12-54; repealed

SB 657

2

l:cld.e Section 2-14-45; amended

HB 1760

2

Code Section 2-14-131; amended

HB 1195

1

Cocle Sect j_on 3 - 2 - 30; amended

SB 394

2

Code Sec tion 3 - 3 -7; amended

SB 585

2

(:o('Ie Section 3-4-26; amended

HB 1625

2

Code Sectj_on 3-4-91; amended

SB 585

2

C(lde Se(~tion 3-6-25.1; enacted

HB 1625

2

(~c1de Section 3-7-2; enacted

58 585

2

<.:octe Section 3-12-1; amended

HB 1222

2

C:(Jde Sectj_on 3-12-2; amended

HB 1222

2

<':<.Jde Section 3-12-3; amended.....

.

c: (~de Sect~on 4-4-117; amended

HB 1222

2

HB 1311

3

(

.

~('lelA '

Section

4-6-1;

amended

HB 1310

3

<. :<.Jde Section 5-6-45; amended

HB 1430 13

eCl(. h:~ Sec t ion 7 - 1 - 4; alUende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1195

1

( :c1dc' Section 7-1-35; amended

SB 721

3

C:()(le Section 7-1-41; amended

5B 721

3

<...~ ()cle Section 7-1-239; amended

S8 721

3

C(HJe Section 7-1-239.1; amended

SB 721

3

C(_)de Section 7-1-261; amended

HB 1195

1

(:ocie Section 7-1-288; amended

HB 1195

1

C~<..)cle Section 7-1-291; amended

SB 721

3

(:()dE.~ Section 7-1-394; amended

SB 721

3

<.~ (_~ c1 (~ Section 7-1-492; amended

5B 721

3

C:<..H I p Sec:t iorl 7 - 1- 530; amended <. -<'<)"1J. P__ Sectiorl 7 -1-5 34; amended..... .

SB 721

3

HB 1195

1

(.:()d (~~ Section 7-1-550; amended

SB 721

3

'<.'. t.)t.1(::). Sec t j. 0 n 7 - 1 - 6 0 0; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1195

1

c: (H..l e Section 7-1-601; amended

58 721

3

<..:L)d.e Section 7-1-601; amended

HB 1638 55

<'~Cl(te Section 7-1-601; amended

S8 165

3

C:()tie Section 7-1-608; amended

SB 721

3

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Code Title 7 , Chapter 1, Article 2, Part 19; amended. .SB 492

3

Code Section 7-1-620; enacted ... .SB 492

3

Code Code

Section Section

7-1-621 7-1-622

formerly formerly

7-1-620;
7- 1 - 6 2 1 -,

amended. .SB
amended. .SB

492 492

3 3

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Code

Section Section

7-1-623 7-1-624

formerly formerly

7-1-622-,
7-1-623;

amended. .SB

amended.

. SB

492 492

3 3

Code Section 7-1-625 formerly 7-1-624; amended. .SB 492

3

Code Code Code

Sectio Sectio Title

n ns 7,

7-1-626 7-1-626 Chapter

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Code Sections 7-1-628 thru 7-1-628.15; enacted. .SB 492

3

Code Section 7-1-747; amended. .HB 1078

4

Code Section 7-1-912; amended. .SB
Code Section 7-1-1000; amended. .SB

721 721

3
3

Code Section 7-1-1001; amended. .SB 721

3

Code Section 7-1-1002; amended. .SB
Code Section 7-1-1003; amended ... .SB

721 721

3 3

Code Section
Code Section

7-1-1004; 7-1-1009;

amended.





.SB

amended. .SB

721 721

3 3

Code Section 7-1-1010; amended. .SB 721

3

Code Section 7-1-1013; amended. .SB 721

3

Code Section 7-1-1017; amended. .SB 227

20

Code Section 7-4-12.1; enacted. .SB

7

Code Section 8-2-26; amended. .HB 1221

, Code Section 8-3-2- amended. .HB 1355

43
4
4

Code Section 8-3-3; amended. .HB 1355

4

Code Section 8-3-8; amended. .HB 1355
Code Section 8-3-11; amended. .HB 1355 , Code Section 8-3-12- amended. . .HB 1355

4
4
4

Code Section 8-3-30; amended. .HB 1355
Code Section 8-3-301; amended .. .HB 1419

4 60

Code Section 8-3-306; amended. .HB 1419
Code Section 8-3-308; amended. .HB 1419 Code Section 8-3-310; amended. .HB 1419

60 60 60

Code Title 8, Chapter 7; enacted. .. .HB 1317

4

Code Section 8-7-1; enacted. .HB 1317
, Code Section 9-3-24- amended. .HB 1388

4 7

Code Code

Section Section

9-10-150; amended. .HB
9-11-11.1; enacted. .SB

1626 1

4 5

Code Section 9-11-23; amended. .HB 1425

8

Code Section 9-11-30; amended ... .SB 283

5

Code Section 9-13-80; amended. .SB 670 Code Section 9-13-143; amended. .HB 1195

5 1

(~ode Section 9-14-47.1; amended. .HB 1195

1

Code Section 10-1-15; amended. .HB 1647

5

Code Section 10-1-32; amended. .HB 1728

5

... Code Section 10-1-208.1; enacted. .HB 1442

Code Section 10-1-392; amended.

.HB 1632

6
6

Code Section 10-1-393; amended .. .HB 1632

6

Code Section 10-1-393.5; enacted. .HB 1400

6

Code Section 10-1-399; amended. .HB 1400

6

Code Section 10-1-454; enacted. .SB 498

6

Code Section 10-1-510; amended. .HB 873
Code Section 10-1-662; amended .. .HB 1728

6
5

Code Section 10-1-761; amended. .SB 316

6

Code Section 10-1-786; amended. .HB 1195
Code Section 10-4-19; amended. .HB 1405

1
6

Code Section 10-5B-6; amended. .HB 1400

6

Code Section 10-9-4.1; enacted .. .HB 1475

7

Code Section 10-0-14.1; enacted. .HB 1475

7

Code Section 11-1-201; amended. .HB 1388

7

Code Section 11-1-207; amended. .HB 1388

7

Code Title 11, Article 3, Part 1; amended. .HB 1388

7

Code Sections 11-3-101 thru 11-3-119; amended .. .HB 1388

7

Code Sections 11-3-120 thru 11-3-122; repealed. .HB 1388

7

Code Title 11, Article 3, Part 2; amended. .HB 1388

7

Code Sections 11-3-201 thru 11-3-207; amended. .HB 1388

7

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Section 11-3-208; repealed

.HB

Title 11, Article 3, Part 3; amended

HB

Sections 11-3-301 thru 11-3-307; amended

HB

Sections 11-3-308 thru 11-3-312; enacted

HB

Title 11, Article 3, Part 4; amended

HB

Sections 11-3-401 thru 11-3-419; amended

HB

Section 11-3-420; enacted

HB

Title 11, Article 3, Part 5; amended

HB

Sections 11-3-501 thru 11-3-505; amended

HB

Sections 11-3-506 thru 11-3-511; repealed

HB

Title 11, Article 3, Part 6; amended

HB

Sections 11-3-601 thru 11-3-605; amended

HB

Section 11-3-606; repealed

HB

Title II, Article 3, Part 7; repealed

HB

Section 11-3-701; repealed

HB

Title 11, Article 3, Part 8; repealed

HB

Sections 11-3-801 thru 11-3-805; repealed

HB

Section 11-4-101; amended

HB

Section 11-4-102; amended

HB

Section 11-4-103; amended

HB

Section 11-4-104; amended

HB

Section 11-4-105; amended

HB

Section 11-4-106; enacted

~

HB

Section 11-4-107 formerly 11-4-106; redesig

HB

Section 11-4-108 formerly 11-4-0107; redesig

HB

Section 11-4-109 formerly 11-4-108; redesig

HB

Section 11-4-110; enacted

HB

Section 11-4-111; enacted

HB

Section 11-4-201; amended

HB

Section 11-4-202; amended

HB

Section 11-4-203; amended

HB

Section 11-4-204; amended

HB

Section 11-4-205; amended

HB

Section 11-4-206; amended

HB

Section 11-4-207; amended

HB

Section 11-4-208; enacted

.HB

Section 11-4-209; enacted

HB

Section 11-4-210 formerly 11-4-208; redesig

HB

Section 11-4-211 formerly 11-4-209; redesig

HB

Section 11-4-212 formerly 11-4-210; redesig

HB

Section 11-4-213 formerly 11-4-211; redesig

HB

Section 11-4-214 formerly 11-4-212; redesig

HB

Section 11-4-215 formerly 11-4-213; redesig

HB

Section 11-4-216 formerly 11-4-214; redesig

HB

Sec t ion 11- 4 - 3 0 1; arne n d ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB

Section 11-4-302; amended

HB

Section 11-4-303; amended

HB

Section 11-4-401; amended

HB

Section 11-4-402; amended

. .HB

Section 11-4-403; amended

HB

Section 11-4-404; amended

HB

Sec t i on 11 - 4 - 4 0 5; arne n d ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB

Section 11-4-406; amended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB

Section 11-4-407; amended

HB

Section 11-4-501; amended

HB

Section 11-4-502; amended

HB

Section 11-4-503; amended

HB

Section 11-4-504; amended

HB

Section 12-2-2; amended

HB

Section 12-3-10; amended

HB

Section 12-3-50.1; amended

HB

Section 12-3-50.2; amended

HB

Section 12-3-51; amended

HB

Section 12-3-194; amended

HB

Section 12-3-194.2; amended

HB

Section 12-3-241; amended

HB

Section 12-3-243.1; amended

HB

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(~c.)cle
Code
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Code Section 12-4-73; amended. .HB 1195

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{~ode
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12-4-75; amended. .HB
12-4-83; amended. .HB 12-5-4; amended. .HB 12-5-20; amended. .HB 12-5-23; amended. .HB

Sec~tion 12-5-23.1; amended. .HB

Section 12-5-23.2; amended. .SB

Section 12-5-29; amended. .SB

S e c t i o n
Section
Section

12-5-29.1; amended.
12-5-126-, amended.














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.SB .HB

12-5-179; amended.

.HB

Section 12-5-376; amended.

.HB

Section 12-6-49.1; enacted. .SB

1195 1195 1195 1195 1788 1195
500 500 500 1195 1195 1195 227

1 1 1 1 7 1 8 8
8 1 1 1 20

Code
(~ode
Code

Sect T_itl

io e

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1 2,

2-6-80; Chapte

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me 6,

nded. Arti

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2

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amended.



Sections 12-6-150 thru 12-6-157; amended.


















































.HB .HB .HB

1195 1263 1263

1 8 8

Code Section 12-8-21; amended. .HB 148

8

Cu<..ie (:c)cle {:od.e Code Code

Section Section Section Section Section

12-8-22;
1 2 - 8 - 2 3 ,

amended.
amended.

12-8-24; amended.

12-8-25.3; amended.






























































































































.HB .HB .HB .HB

12-8-25.3; amended. .HB

148 148 148 1118 148

8 8 8 8 8

Code
Code Cod~e

Section Section Section

12-8-25.4; 12-8-30.3; 12-8-31.1;

amended. .HB
amended. .HB amended. .HB

1195 148 148

1 8 8

Code Section Code Section

12-8-32; 12-8-33;

amended. .HB
amended. .HB

148 148

8 8

Code Section 12-8-37.1; amended. .HB 148

8

Code Section 12-8-39.3; amended. .HB 148

8

Code Section 12-8-40.1; amended.

.HB

Code Section 12-8-59.2; enacted. .HB

148 148

8 8

Code Section Code Section Code Section Code Section

12-8-62; 12-8-65; 12-8-69; 12-8-70;

amended.

.HB

amended. .HB

amended.



.HB

amended. .HB

1224 1195 1195 1195

7 1 1 1

Code Section 12-8-78; amended. .HB 1195

1

Code Code Code Code
l~ode
C:()de
Code Code Code

Section 12-8-81; amended. .HB

Section 12-8-92; amended.

.HB

Section 12-8-92; amended. Section 12-8-95.1; amended.

.HB
.HB

Section 12-8-96.3; enacted. .HB

Section 12-8-180; amended.

.HB

Section Section

12-8-182; 12-8-183;

amended.
amended.



.HB

.HB

Title 12, Chapter 8, Article 9 ; enacted. .HB

1195 1224 1227 1227 1227
148 148 148 1227

1 7 8 8 8 8 8
8
8

Code Sections 12-8-200 thru 12-8-207; enacted. .HB 1227

8

Code Code Code

Section Section Section

12-9-41;
12-9-43-,
12-9-44;

amended.

.HB

amended. .HB

amended. .HB

1290 1290 1290

39 39 39

Code Code Code Code Code C()de

Section Section Section Section Section
Section

12-9-45; 12-9-46;
1 2 - 9 - 4 7 -,
12-9-48; 12-9-49;
12-9-50;

amended. .HB

amended. .HB

amended.
amended.

.HB
.HB

amended.





.HB

amended. .HB

1290 1290 1290 1290 1290
1290

39 39 39 39 39
39

Code Section 12-9-51; amended. .HB 1290

39

Code CC"1de
(~ode

Section 12-9-55; amended. .HB
Section 12-9-57; amended. .HB Title 12, Chapter 12; amended. .HB

1290 1290 1636

39 39
8

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Pag~

Code Sections 12-12-1 thru 12-12-21; amended. .HB 1636

8

COLle Sections 12-12-22 thru 12-12-25; repealed. .HB 1636

8

Cc)de Section 12-13-11; amended. .HB 1195

1

. Code
CC"1de

Section Section

14-2-140; 14-2-202;

. amended. :> .HB

amended.





.HB

1425 1425

8 8

(~ode Section 14-2-843; amended. .HB 1425

8

(:c)cie Title 14, Chapter 2, Article 8, Part 5; amended. .HB 1425

8

Code Sections 14-2-850 thru 14-2-859; amended. .HB 1425

8

Code
Code

Section Section

14-2-1002;
14-2-1103-,

amended. .HB

. amended.



.HB

1425 1425

8
8

r

Code Section 14-2-1109; amended. .HB 1425

8

(~()de Section 14-2-1410; enacted. .HB 1425

8

(~o<-ie Section 14-7-2; amended. .HB 1326

9

C..)Lle Section 14-8-2; amended. .HB 1627
<,:c)<.ie Section 14-8-48; amended. .HB 1627

9 9

Code Section 14-8-62; amended. .HB 1627

9

C:ode Section 14-8-63; amended. .HB 1627

9

Code Section 14-9-201; amended. .HB 1627
Code Section 14-9-202; amended. .HB 1627

9 9

Code Section 14-9-203; amended. .HB 1627

9

Code Section 14-9-204; amended. .HB 1627

9

C:ode Section 14-9-206; amended. .HB 1627

9

Code

Section

14-9-206.1;

amended.

.HB

1627

9

Code Section 14-9-403; amended. .HB 1627

9

Code Section 14-9-604; amended. .HB 1627

9

Code Section 14-9-801; amended. .HB 1627

9

Ct.1de
Ct"1<.ie Cc)de

Section Section Section

14-9-1101; amended.

.HB

, 15-1-4 amended. .SB

, 15-1-4- amended. .HB

1627 7
1122

9 43
9

(~()de Section 15-1-9.1; amended. .HB 1467

9

C()de Section 15-1-10.1; enacted. .HB 1122

(~ot.ie Section 15-1-13; enacted.



.HB 1396

9 9

, Code Section 15-1-13; enacted. .HB 1430
Code Section 15-3-1- amended. .SB 750

13 10

Code Section 15-3-4; amended . .SB 750

10

Code Section 15-5-26; enacted. .SB 496

10

Code Section 15-6-3; amended. .SB 547

10

Code Section 15-6-25; amended. .HB 1218

10

Code Section 15-6-29; amended. . SB 750

10

Code Section 15-6-67; amended. .HB 1613

10

C:ode Section 15-6-77; amended. .HB 1569

11

Code Section 15-6-77; amended. .HB 1613

10

(~ode Section 15-6-86; amended. .HB 1761

11

Cocie Sectj_on 15-6-97; amended. .HB 1613

10

Code Section 15-7-24; repealed. .HB 1430

13

Code Section 15-9-30.6; enacted. .. .HB 1322

11

CC)t.ie Section 15-9-63; amended. .HB 1467
Co<.ie Section 15-10-20; amended. .HB 1467 Code Section 15-10-50; amended. .HB 580

9
9 11

Code Section C<...lde Section Code Section Code Section

15-10-82; 15-11-19; 15-11-26; 15-11-37;

amended.

.RB

amended. .HB

amended. .HB

amended. . .SB

1569 1299 1299
636

11
11 11 14

Cc"")cie Section 15-11-38; amended. .SB 539

11

C()cle Section 15-11-41; amended. .SB 611

12

(~cH.:le Section (:ode Section Cc)de Section Code Section

15-11-57; 15-11-62; 15-11-81; 15-11-90;

amended. .SB
amended. .HB
. amended. .. .SB amended. .. .. . .SB

611 1299
611 611

12 11 12 12

Co<.ie Section 15-16-21; amended. .HB 1569

11

C:c")de Section 15-18-12; amended. .HB 966

12

Co<.ie Section 15-18-14; amended. .HB 1430

13

Code Section 15-18-14.1; amended. .HB 966

12

Code Section 15-18-15; amended. .HB 966

12

Code Section 15-18-22; amended. .. .HB 1430

13

Code Section 15-18-27; amended. .HB 966

12

Code Section 15-18-41; amended. .HB 1430

13

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Bill

Code
(~o(ie
C(:Yde (:ode Code Code Code Code C:ode Code Code Code Code Code
(~ode
Code Code Code Code
C:ode
Cocie Cod.e Code t:ode Code Cc)de
l~o<:.ie
Code Code Cc)de Code
(~o<:.le
Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Co<..ie Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code
CClc.le
Cuc.ie
Code Code Code Code

Section 15-18-43; amended. .HB

Section 15-18-45; amended. .HB

Section 15-18-46; amended. .HB

1.1 i t l e 15, Chapter 18, Article 3; enacted. .HB

Sections 15-18-60 thru 15-18-74; enacted. .HB
Section 16-4-8.1; enacted. .HB Section 16-5-21; amended. .HB

Section 16-5-23.1; amended. .SB

Section 16-5-24; amended. .HB

Section 16-5-70; amended. .SB

Section 16-5-71.1; enacted. .SB

Section 16-6-1; amended. .SB

Section 16-6-2; amended. .SB

Section 16-6-3; amended. .SB

Section 16-6-3; amended. .HB

Section 16-6-8; amended. .HB
Section 16-6-8; amended. .HB
Section 16-7-63; repealed. .SB

Section 16-7-64; repealed.

.SB

Title 16, Chapter 7 , Article 4; enacted. .SB

Sections 16-7-80 thru 16-7-97; enacted. .SB

Section Section Section Section Section Section

16-8-12; 16-8-12; 16-9-20; 16-9-20; 16-9-30; 16-9-33;

amended. .SB

amended. .HB

amended. .HB

amended.

.HB

amended. .HB

amended. .HB

Section Section Section

16-9-61; enacted. .HB 16-9-90; amended. .HB
16-9-93.1; enacted. .HB

Section 16-9-110; amended. .HB

Section 16-10-24.2; amended.

.SB

Sect_ion 16-10-28; amended. 0 .SB

Section 16-11-107; amended. .BB
Section 16-11-107; amended. .HB

Section 16-11-126; amended. .SB

Section 16-11-127; amended. .HB

, Section 16-11-128; amended. .SB
Section 16-11-129- amended. .SB

Section 16-11-129; amended. .SB

Section 16-11-130; amended. .HB

, Section 16-11-130; amended. .SB
Section 16-11-130- amended. .SB

Title 16, Chapter 11, Article 4 , Part 5; enacted. .HB

Sections 16-11-160 thru 16-11-162; enacted. .HB

Section 16-11-174; amended. .SB

Section 16-11-181; amended. .SB

Section 16-12-1; amended. .SB
Section 16-12-22.1; amended. .HB

Section 16-12-35; amended. .HB

Section 16-12-80; amended. .HB

Section 16-12-100; amended. .HB

Section 16-12-102; amended. .HB

Section 16-12-103; amended. .SB

Section 16-12-123; amended. .SB

Section 16-12-171; amended. .HB

Section 16-13-25; amended. .HB

Section 16-13-27; amended. .HB

Section 16-13-28; amended. .HB

Section 16-13-30; amended. .HB

Section 16-13-32; amended. .HB

Section 16-13-32.6; enacted. .HB

Section 16-13-71; amended. .HB

Section 16-13-72; amended. .HB

Section 16-13-75; amended. .HB

Section 16-13-79; amended. .HB

Section 16-14-3; amended. .SB

1430 1430 1430 1430 1430 1560 1197
610 1197
159 508 210 210 210 1316 1531 1168 636 636 636 636 636 1400 1430 1295 656 656 907 1195 1630 1195 607 636 1570 655 678 1430 678 624 678 1430 636 624 308 308 678 624 396 1637 1151 1195 1195 1195 396 636 1365 342 342 1555 1555 1430 1654 342 342 342 342 636

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Code Section 16-14-14; amended. .HB 1195

1

Code Section 16-15-2; amended.



.HB 1195

Code Section 17-3-1; amended. .SB 210

1 14

Code
CL~de
Code Code Code

Section Section Section Section Section

17-4-25; amended. . lIB

, 17-6-1; amended. .HB

17-6-1- amended.

.SB

17-6-11; amended. .SB

17-6-54; amended. .HB

1341 1479
544 544 1479

18 18 18 18 18

Code Section 17-6-72; amended. .HB 1479

18

~

Code C:ode Code Code Code Code Code

Section Section Section Section Section Section Section

17-7-20; amended. .HB

17-7-25; amended. .HB

17-7-50; amen.ded. .HB

- , 17-7-70.1; amended. .SB
17-7-71- amended. .HB

, 17-7-72- enacted.

.HB

17-8-26; amended. .HB

1341 1341 1479
494 1430 1322 1626

18 18 18 19 13 11
4

Code Section 17-10-1; amended. .HB 315
Code Section 17-10-30; amended. .HB 1430

19 13

Code SectiollS 17-12-45 thru 17-12-51; enacted. .HB 1239

19

Code Section 17-15-4; amended. .HB 1430
Code Section 17-16-8; amended. .SB 544 Code Title 17, Chapter 17; enacted. .SB 210

13 18 14

Code Code Code Code Code

Sections 17-17-1
Section 17-17-3-,

and 17-17-2; enacted. .SB
amended. .HB

Section 18-4-61; amended. .HB

S e c t i o n Section

19-3-1.1; 19-3-3.1;

enacted.



.HB

enacted. .HB

210 1430 1208 1278 1580

14 13 19 19 20

Code
(~ode (~c)d.e
Code

Section Section Section Section

19-3-30; amended. .HB

19-3-33.1; amended. .HB

, 1 9 - 5 - 1 2 -
19-6-15;

amended.





.SB

amended. .SB

1580 695 227 227

20 20 20 20

Code (:c)de
Code Code

Section Section Sectj_on
Section

19-6-28.1; enacted. .SB 19-7-1; amended. .SB
, 19-7-3; amended. .S8
19-7-44- amended. .HB

227 348 640 339

20 20 20 21

Code Section 19-8-10; amended. .SB 611

12

Code Section 19-8-11; amended. .SB
Code Section 19-9-2; amended. .SB

611 348

12 20

Code Section 19-11-9.3; enacted.

.SB

Code Section 19-11-12; amended. .SB

227 348

20 20

Code Section 19-13-3; amended. .HB 1569

11

Code Section 19-13-20; amended. .SB 513

21

Cocie Section 19-13-21; amended. .SB 513

21.

Code Section Cocle Section C~ode Section

19-13-22; 19-13-32; 19-13-33;

amended. .SB

amended.

.SB

amended. .SB

513 610 610

21 13 13

C:ode Section 19-15-4; amended. .SB 493

21

C:ode Section 20-1-8; amended. .HB 1195

1

Code Section 20-1-8; enacted. .HB
Code Title 20, Chapter 1A; enacted. .SB Code Sections 20-1A-l thru 20-1A-6; enacted. .SB

807 709 709

21 21 21

Code Section 20-2-1; amended. .HB 1195
(:ode Section 20-2-67; enacted. .SB 516

1 21

Cc)de Section 20-2-101; amended. .SB
Code Section 20-2-142; amended. .SB

613 11

22 22

Code Section 20-2-142; amended. .HB 1195

1

Code Section 20-2-152; amended. .SB 521

22

Code Section 20-2-152; amended. .HB 500

22

(:ode Section 20-2-160; amended. .HB 1785
Code Section 20-2-161; amended. .HB 500

22 22

Code Section 20-2-161; amended. .HB 1785

22

t:ode Section 20-2-161; amended. .HB 1195

1

Code Section 20-2-164; amended. .HB 1195

1

Code Section 20-2-168; amended. .HB 1195

Code Section 20-2-189; amended. .SB

46

1 23

t:ode Section 20-2-212.2; enacted. .HB 1785

22

Code Section 20-2-230; amended. .SB 516

21

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Bill

Code Section 20-2-241; amended

SB 709

C()de Section 20-2-252; amended

SB 46

Code Section 20-2-255; amended

HB 1195

Code Section 20-2-260; amended

HB 1195

Code Section 20-2-260; amended

SB 46

Code ~itle 20, Chapter 2, Article 6, Part 11; amended

HB 1754

Code Sections 20-2-270 thru 20-2-274; amended

HB 1754

..

Code C:ode

Section Section

20-2-281; 20-2-282;

amended amended

SB 11 HB 1195

Code Section 20-2-305; amended

SB 709

Code Section 20-2-506; amended

SB 428

Code Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 11, Part 4; enacted

SB 710

Code Section 20-2-590; enacted

SB 710

Code Section 20-2-751.2; amended

HB 1195

Code Section 20-2-764; amended

HB 1195

Code Section 20-2-795.1; amended

HB 1195

C(JdeS e c t ion 2 0 - 2 - 8 8 8; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1099

Code Section 20-2-940; amended

HB 1195

Code Section 20-3-77.1; enacted

SB 46

C:()de Section 20-3-84; enacted....

.

SB 672

C ()deS e c t ion 2 0 - 3 - 2 3 5; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 641

Code Section 20-3-236; amended

SB 641

Code Section 20-3-316; amended

SB 641

Cc>de Sect_ion 20-3-329; enacted... . . . . . . . .

SB 641

Code Section 20-3-411; amended

HB 1195

C () cle Sec t ion 2 0 - 3 - 5 1 3; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 262

Code Section 20-3-542; amended

SB 549

C:ode Section 20-3-543; amended

SB 549

Code Section 20-3-562; amended

SB 549

Code Section 20-3-564; amended

SB 549

C:<"Jde Sect .ion 20- 3 - 5 67; amended

SB 549

Code Section 20-4-11; amended

SB 46

Code Section 20-4-14; amended

HB 1590

Code Section 20-4-14.1; enacted

SB 709

Code Section 20-5-2; amended

SB 709

Code Section 20-5-3; amended

SB 709

Code Section 20-5-4; amended

SB 709

Code Section 20-5-45; amended

SB 709

Code Section 20-5-47; amended

SB 709

C~ c> deS e c t ion 2 0 - 5 - 4 8; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 709

C.:ode Section 20-5-51; amended

SB 709

Code Section 20-5-60; amended

SB 709

Code Section 21-2-4.1; amended

HB 1336

Code Section 21-2-74; amended

SB 499

Code Section 21-2-75; amended

SB 499

Code Sec t _L 0 n 2 1 - 2 - 7 6; enact e d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 499

Code Section 21-2-132; amended

HB 1518

Code Section 21-2-134; amended

HB 1196

C()(Je Section 21-2-150; amended...... .

SB 192

C~ () cl e Sec t ion 2 1 - 2 - 1 5 3; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1518

Code Section 21-2-212; amended

HB 1518

Code Section 21-2-213; amended

HB 1518

C()deS e c t ion 2 1 - 2 - 2 1 5; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1518

Code Section 21-2-221; amended

HB 1518

Cc}cie Section 21-2-224; amended... .

HB 1518

C:ocle Sec t j.on 2 1- 2 - 225; amended

HB 1518

Cocie Sect _ion 2 1- 2 - 2 31; amended

HB 1518

Code Section 21-2-233; amended

HB 1518

C C)deS e c t ion 2 1 - 2 - 2 3 4; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1196

C () d C~ Sec t ion 2 1 - 2 - 2 6 1; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1518

CCHJe Sec t ion 2 1- 2 - 26 1 . 1; amended

HB 1518

C () cle Sec t ion 2 1 - 2 - 2 6 2; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1518

Code Section 21-2-265; amended

SB 192

Co cl e Sec t ion 2 1 - 2 - 2 6 5; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1196

Code Section 21-2-284; amended

SB 192

Code Section 21-2-284.1; amended

HB 1518

C() cle Sec t ion 2 1 - 2 - 2 8 5 . 1; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1518

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Code Section 21-2-325; amended

HB 1518

Cc)cle Sec t ion 2 1- 2 - 402; amended.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.

HB 1518

t-': ode Sec t ion 2 1 - 2 - 4 0 9; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1518

Code Section 21-2-496; amended

HB 1518

C:od.e Section 21-2-501; amended...... .

HB 1518

C()de Section 21-2-501; amended

SB 192

(: ode Sec t ion 2 1 - 2 - 5 4 0; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1518

Code Section 21-2-541; amended

HB 1318

(~ode Sec t ion 2 1- 3 - 9 1; amended.....

.

liB 1518

Code Section 21-3-91; amended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1252

Code Section 21-3-123; amended

HB 1518

Code Section 21-3-161.1; amended

HB 1518

Code Section 21-3-311; amended

HB 1518

Code Section 21-3-318; amended

0

HB

1518

Code Section 21-5-30; amended

SB 667

Code Section 21-5-34; amended

HB 1196

Code Section 21-5-70; amended

HB 1196

Code Section 22-3-82; amended

HB 1195

Code Section 22-3-83; amended

HB 1195

Code Section 22-3-84; amended

HB 1195

Code Section 24-4-23.1; enacted

HB 1388

Code Section 24-4-48; enacted

HB 1235

Code Section 24-10-27.1; amended

HB 1199

Code Section 24-10-130; amended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1644

C()deS e c t ion 2 4 - 1 0 - 1 3 0; amende d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1479

C()de Sect ion 25 - 2 -13; amended

HB 1221

C:()de Section 25-10-2; amended

HB 1014

Code Sectlon 25-10-3; amended

HB 1014

C: 0 deS e c t ion 2 5 - 1 0 - 3 . 1; enact e d . . . . . . . . . . ./ ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1014

Code Section 25-10-4; amended

HB 1014

Cc>cle Section 25-10-4.1; enacted

HB 1014

Code Section 25-10-5; amended

HB 1014

Code Title 25, Chapter 13; enacted

HB 1484

Code Sections 25-13-1 thru 25-13-10; enacted

HB 1484

Code Section 26-2-62; amended

HB 1437

Code Section 26-2-84; amended

HB 1437

Code Section 26-2-85; amended

HB 1437

Code Sect ion 26 - 2 -1 00; amended

lIB 1437

Code Section 26-2-100.1; amended

HB 1437

Code Section 26-2-102; amended.....

.

HB 1437

Code Section 26-2-103; amended

HB 1437

C:()de Sect ion 26 - 2 -1 04; amended.... .

HB 1437

Code Section 26-2-108; amended

HB 1437

(:ode Section 26-2-109; amended

HB 1437

Code Section 26-2-110; amended

HB 1437

Code Section 26-2-110.1; amended

HB 1437

Code Section 26-2-112; amended

HB 1437

C:ocie Section
(= ()deS e c t ion

26-2-113; 2 6 - 2 - 1 3 0;

amended

HB

amend e d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB

1437 1437

Code Section 26-2-131; amended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1437

(~()de Section 26-2-132; amended

HB 1437

Code Section 26-2-249; amended

HB 1437

Code Section 26-3-3; amended

SB 495

Code Section 26-4-2; amended

SB 495

Code Section 26-4-2; amended

HB 1496

Code Section 26-4-37; amended

SB 495

Code Section 26-4-71; amended

S8 495

Code Section 26-4-72; amended

S8 495

Code Section 26-4-74; amended

SB 495

C:ode Section 26-4-75; amended

SB 495

Code Section 26-4-78; amended

S8 495

Code Section 26-4-78; amended

SB 227

Code Section 26-4-85; amended

SB 495

Code Section 26-4-100; amended.

.

S8 495

C:ode Section 26-4-109; amended

SB 495

C: 0 deS e c t ion 2 6 - 4 - 1 1 0; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 495

Code Section 26-4-120; amended

SB 495

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Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code

Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section

26-4-120.2; enacted.

26-4-123; amended.
27-1-2-, amended.























































































e




















.SB .SB .HB

27-1-33; amended. .HB

, 27-1-35- amended.



.HB

, 27-2-5- amended.

.HB

27-3-1.1; amended. .SB

, 27-3-7- amended. .SB

495 4"95
1162 1162 1162 1195
530 530

28 28 28 28 28
1 28 28

f/

Code Code Code Code Code

Section Section Section Section Section

, 27-4-10; amended. .. .HB

27-4-11- amended.







.HB

27-4-11.1; amended. .HB

27-4-36; amended.









.HB

27-4-132.1; enacted. .HB

1162 1162 1162 1162 1159

28 28 28 28 28

Cod'e Code Code Co'd:e Code

Section Section Section Section Section

27-5-5; amended.

.HB

, 27-5-6- amended. .HB

28-1-8; amended.

.HB

, 28-1-14- amended. .HB

28-5-49; amended. .HB

1437 1437 1368 1385 1195

27 27 29 29
1

Code Code Code Code

Section Sect.ion Section Section

29-1-2; enacted.

.HB

, 29-2-4- amended. .HB

- 29-2-10.1; enacted.







.HB

29-2-10.2; enacted. .HB

339 1030 1030 1030

21 62 62 62

Code Code Code Code

Section Section Section Section

29-2-10.3; 29-2-10.4; 29-2-10.5; 29-2-10.6;

enacted. enacted. enacted. enacted.






















































































































.HB .HB .HB .HB

1030 1030 1030 1030

62 62 62 62

Code Code Code Code Code Code Code

Section Section Section Section Section Section Section

29-2-10.7; enacted.
29-2-10.8; enacted. 29-2-10.9; enacted. 29-2-10.10; enacted. 29-2-10.11; enacted. 29-2-10.12; enacted.

































































































































































.HB .HB .HB .HB .HB .HB

29-2-10.13; enacted. .HB

1030 1030 1030 1030 1030 1030 1030

62 62 62 62 62 62 62

Code Code Code Code

Section Section Section Section

29-2-10.14; 29-2-10.15; 29-2-10.16; 29-2-10.17;

enacted. enacted.













































































.HB .HB

enacted.





.HB

enacted. .HB

1030 1030 1030 1030

62 62 62 62

Code Section 29-2-15.1; enacted. .HB 1030
Code Section 29-2-24-, amended. .HB 1030 Code Section 29-2-25; enacted. .HB 1030

62 62 62

Code Section 29-2-26; enacted. .HB 1030

62

Code Section 29-2-27-, enacted. .HB 1030

62

Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code

Section Section Section Section Section Section Section
Section

29-2-28; enacted.

29-2-30;
2 9 - 2 - 3 1 -,

enacted. enacted.

29-2-32; enacted.

29-2-41.1; enacted.

29-2-42-, amended.
29-2-42-, amended.

29-2-42.1; enacted.











































































































































































































.HB .HB .HB .HB .HB .SB .HB .HB

1030 1030 1030 1030 1030
596 1030
1030

62 62 62 62 62 29
62 62

Code Code Code Code Code

Section 29-2-44; amended. .HB

Section 29-4-12-, amended. . .HB

Section 29-5-6; amended.

.HB

Section 29-5-13-, amended.







.HB

Title 29, Chapter 6; amended. .SB

1030 1030
339 339 596

62 62 21 21 29

Code Sections 29-6-1 thru 29-6-18; amended. .SB 596

29

Code Section 30-1-6; enacted. .HB 1268

29

Code Code Code

Section 30-4-2-, amended. .HB

Section 30-5-4; amended.
Title 30, Chapter 9, Article


1 ,-


enacted.




































.SB .SB

1268 395 510

29 30 30

Code Sections 30-9-1 thru 30-9-8; enacted. .SB 510

30

Code Title 30, Chapter 9 , Article 2 , enacted. .5B 510

30

Code Sections 30-9-20 thru 30-9-24; enacted. .SB 510

30

Code T i t l e 30, Chapter 10; enacted. .SB Code Sections 30-10-1 thru 30-10-9; enacted. .SB

510 510

30 30

Code Section 31-6-20; amended. .HB 1195

1

Code

Section

31-7-2.1;

amended.

.HB

1583

30

-72-

Bill

Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code CLJde Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code
Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code
Code Code Code Code Code Code
Code Code Code Code
Code Code

Section 31-7-16; enacted.

.HB

Section 31-7-20; amended. .HB

Section 31-7-35; amended. .HB

Section 31-7-51; amended. .HB

Section 31-7-70; amended. .HB

Section 31-7-75.1; amended.

.HB

Section 31-7-280; amended. .HB

Section 31-7-282; amended.

.HB

Section 31-7-301; amended. .HB

Section 31-7-306; amended. .HB

Section 31-10-15; amended. .HB

Section 31-10-22; amended. .HB

Section 31-10-30; amended. .HB

Title 31, Chapter 11, Article 4; enacted. .HB

Sections 31-11-80 thru 31-11-82; enacted. .HB

Section 31-12-3.1; enacted. .HB

Section 31-16-7; amended. .HB

, Section 31-17-3; amended. .HB
Section 31-27-4- amended. .HB

Section 31-28-2; amended. .HB

Section 31-31-4.3; amended.



.HB

Section 31-37-2; amended. .HB

Section 31-41-4; amended. .SB

Section 31-41-5; amended. .SB

Section 32-2-20; amended. .HB

Section
Section

32-4-23; 32-4-91;

enacted.





.SB

amended. .HB

Section 32-6-22; amended. .HB
Section 32-6-24; amended. .HB

Section
Section

32-6-26; 32-6-28;

amended.





.SB

amended. .SB

Section 32-6-28; amended. .HB

Section Section Section Section

32-6-70;
32-6-71-,
32-6-75; 32-6-75;

amended. e .HB amended. .HB
amended. .SB
amended. .HB

Section 32-6-75; amended. ~ .HB

Section 32-6-76; amended. .HB

Section 32-6-96; amended. .HB
Section 32-6-133; amended. .HB

S e c t i o n
Section

32-6-195; amended. .HB
32-9-9; amended. .HB

Section Section

, 33-2-8.2; enacted. .HB
33-6-5- amended. .HB

Section 33-7-3; amended.

.HB

Section 33-7-3.1; enacted. .HB

Section 33-7-6; amended. .HB

Section 33-7-14; amended. .HB

Section 33-8-13; enacted. .HB , Section 33-9-3- amended. . .HB

Section 33-9-21; amended. .HB

Section Section Section Section

33-9-21.1; amended. .HB

33-9-40.1; amended. .HB

, 33-10-1- amended.

.HB

33-11-20; amended. .HB

Section 33-16-14; amended. .HB

Section 33-20-3; amended. .HB

. Title 33, Chapter 20A; enacted. .HB
Sections 33-20A-1 thru 33-20A-10; enacted. .. .HB
Section 33-21-1; amended. .HB

Section 33-21-13; amended. .HB

Section Section Section Section

33-21-18.1; enacted. .HB
33-21-29; enacted. .HB
33-23-4; amended. .HB 33-23-5; amended. .HB

Section 33-23-18; amended. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .HB

Section 33-23-21; amended. . . .SB

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554 554 1195 591 1195 1243 1243 591 591 1243 1195 1689 586
1195 1689 1689 1195 1243 1195
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1404 1398 1404 1195 1404 1404
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Code Section 33-23-22; amended. 0 .SB 227

20

C:ode Code Code Code Code Code

Section Section Section Section Section Section

33-23-31; amended.



. .HB

33-23-32; amended. .HB

33-23-44; amended.

.HB

33-23-102; amended. .HB

33-24-45; amended. .HB

33-24-45; amended. .HB

1404 1404 1404
106 1404 1439

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Code Code Code

Section Section Section

33-24-46; 33-24-47; 33-24-58;

amended.



.HB

amended.

.HB

enacted. .SB

1439 1404
482

33 32 33

Ir

Code Code CC1de Code Code

Section Section Section Section Section

33-24-58; enacted.

.SB

33-24-59; enacted.

33-24-60; enacted.





.SB .SB

33-29-3.4; amended. .HB

33-29-6; amended. .HB

592 482 482 1195 1195

33 33 33
1 1

Code Section 33-30-7; amended. .HB 1195

1

Code Section
Code Section

33-31-9; 33-31-9;

amended. .HB
amended. .HB

1195 1398

1 32

Cc)de
Code Code Code Code Code Code

Section Section Section Section Section Section Section

33-36-3; amended. .HB

33-37-8.1; enacted. .HB

33-39-9, amended. 33-43-1; amended.















.HB

.HB

33-43-2; amended.



.HB

33-43-3; amended. .HB

33-43-5; amended. .HB

1398 838
1195 1404 1404 1404 1404

32 33
1
32
32 32 32

Cc)cie Section Code Section

33-46-1; 33-49-3;

amended. amended.


























































































.HB .HB

1195 1195

1 1

CC1de Code

Section 33-50-11; Title 33, Chapter

amended.

.HB

56; enacted. .HB

1195 838

1 33

Code Code Code Code Code

Sections 33-56-1 thru 33-56-13; enacted. .HB

Section Section

34-1-4; amended.





.HB

, 34-2-14- amended.

.HB

Section 34-8-151; amended.

.HB

Section 34-8-155; amended. .HB

838 1492 1430 1270 1375

33 34 13 34 34

Code Section 34-8-155; amended. .HB 1270

34

Code Section 34-8-156; amended. .HB 1375

34

Code Section 34-8-178, amended. .HB 1270
Code Section 34-8-193; amended. .HB 1375

34 34

Code Section 34-8-194; amended. .HB 1270

34

Code Section 34-8-195; amended. .HB 1270

34

Code Section 34-9-1; amended. .HB 1291
Code Section 34-9-2; amended. .HB 1291

34 34

Code Section 34-9-2.1; amended. .HB 1291

34

Code Section 34-9-17; amended. .HB 1291

34

Code Code Code Code

Section Section Sect_ion
Section

34-9-18; amended. .HB

34-9-19; 34-9-40;

amended.
amended.



.HB

.HB

34-9-133; amended. .HB

1291 1291 1291 1494

34 34 34 34

Code Section 34-9-138; enacted. .HB 106

35

Code Section 34-9-152, amended.

.HB

Code Section 34-9-155; amended.

.HB

106 106

35 35

Code Section 34-9-156; amended. .HB 106

35

Code Section 34-9-163; amended. .HB 106

35

Code
C:ode

Section Section

34-9-164;
3 4 - 9 - 1 6 7 ,

amended. .HB

amended.

.HB

106 106

35 35

Code Section 34-9-200.1; amended. .HB 1291

34

Code Section 34-9-226; amended. .HB 1291

34

C:ode Section 34-9-243; amended. 0 .HB 1291

34

Code Section 34-9-261-, amended.

.HB 1291

t:ode Section 34-9-263; amended. .HB 1291

34 34

Code Section 34-9-265; amended. .HB 1291

34

Code Section 34-9-290; repealed. .HB 1291

34

Code Section 34-9-367; amended. .HB 1291

34

Code Section 35-2-3; amended. .SB 287

35

C~L)<....ie Section 35-2-33; amended. .SB 623

35

Code Section 35-2-36.1; enacted. .SB 623

35

C:()de Section 35-2-43; amended. .SB 287

35

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Code Section 35-2-49; amended. .SB 287

35

r

Code Section 35-3-40; amended. .SB 636
(:ode Section 35-3-34; amended. .HB 1195

14 1

Code Code

Section Sectj_on

35-8-2; amended. 35-8-12; amended.
















































































.HB .HB

1256 1256

35 35

Code Section 35-8-25; enacted. .SB 636

14

Code Title 35, Chapter 10; amended. .HB 713

36

Co(.le Code

Sections Sections

35-10-1 35-10-9

thru thru

35-10-8;

amended.

.HB

35-10-11; enacted. .HB

713 713

36 36

Code Section 36-1-7; amended. .SB 659

36

Code Section 36-1-11.1; amended. .HB 356

36

Code Section 36-1-19; repealed. .HB 1682

36

Cocie

Section

36-1-19.1;

enacted.

.HB

1682

36

Code Section 36-30-7.1; amended. .HB 1195

1

Code Section 36-31-2; amended. .HB 1556

36

C:ode Cude

Section 36-36-2; amended. Title 36, Chapter 36, Article


lA,


enacted.





































.HB .HB

1192 1192

36 36

C:ode Sections 36-36-15 and 36-36-16; enacted. .HB 1192
Code Section 36-60-13; amended. .SB 567 Code Section 36-62-2; amended. .SB 749

36 37 37

Code Section 36-62-7; amended. .SB 749

37

Code CClde (:ode
(:ocie
C(Jcle
(~llcte
Code Code

Section 36-66-3; amended. .HB .' Section 36-66-4; amended. .HB

Section Section

36-66-5; amended. .1IB 36-80-16; amended. .HB

Title 36, Chapter 88; enacted. .HB

Sections 36-88-1 thru 36-88-40; enacted. .HB

Section 37-3-43-, amended.



.HB

Section 37-3-64; amended. .HB

1231 1231 1203 1195 1222 1222 1195 1195

37 37 37
1 2 2 1 1

Code Section 37-3-81; amended. .HB 1195

1

COLie Code Code Code

Section Section Section Section

37-3-91; amended.



.HB

37-3-93; amended. .HB
, 37-9-11- amended. .HB

38-2-6.2; enacted. .HB

1195 1195 1149 1431

1 1 37 37

C:ode Section 38-2-153; amended. .HB 1293
Code Section 38-2-210; amended. .HB 1293

38 38

Code Section 38-2-274-, amended. .HB 1430
Code Section 38-2-360; amended. .HB 1293

13 38

Code Section 38-3-73; enacted. .SB 387

38

Code Title 38, Chapter 3, Article 5; enacted. .SB 387

38

Code Sections 38-3-80 and 38-3-81; enacted. .SB 387

38

Code Section 40-1-1; amended. .HB 1506

38

Code Section 40-2-8; amended. .SB
Code Section 40-2-20; amended. .SB Code Section 40-2-21; amended. .SB

280 280 280

38 38 38

Cc)de
Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Cocie

Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section

40-2-31; 40-2-40; 40-2-65; 40-2-66; 40-2-67; 40-2-68; 40-2-70;
40-2-71-,
40-2-71;

amended.



.SB

amended. .SB

amended. .SB

amended. .SB

amended.

.SB

amended. .SB

amended.

.SB

amended.

.. SB

amended. .HB

280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 1195

38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38
1

- CClde Section 40-2-73; amended. .SB
Code Section 40-2-74; amended. .SB

280 280

38 38

Code Section 40-2-75; amended. .SB 280
Code Section 40-2-85; amended. .HB 522
- Code Section 40-2-130; amended. .HB 1290

38 39 39

Code C:ode (:()de
CCJcle

Section 40-3-21.1; repealed. Title 40, Chapter 4, Article


1

,-


amended.






































.HB .HB

Sections 40-4-1 thru 40-4-4; amended. .HB

Section 40-4-5; enacted. .HB

1253 1290 1290 1290

39 39 39 39

(~clcte Section 40-4-6 formerly 40-4-5; redesig. .HB 1290

39

Cl)Lie Section 40-4-7 formerly 40-4-6; redesig. .HB 1290

39

Code Section 40-5-1; amended. .HB 256

39

CClde Section 40-5-2; amended. .HB 1736

39

-75-

Bill

Code Section 40-5-2; amended

HB 1195

Code Section 40-5-2; amended

SB 544

Code Section 40-5-20; amended

HB 256

Code Section 40-5-21; amended

~

SB 544

(~ 0 d.e Sec t ion 4 0 - 5 - 2 5; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1331

Code Section 40-5-27; amended

HB 256

Code Section 40-5-28; amended

HB 256

Code Section 40-5-31; amended

HB 146

Code Section 40-5-31; amended

HB 256

Code Section 40-5-54.1; enacted

SB 227

Code Section 40-5-57; amended

SB 606

Code Section 40-5-71; amended

SB 227

Code Section 40-5-74; enacted

HB 256

Code Section 40-5-85; enacted

SB 544

Code Sec t ion 4 0 - 5 - 1 0 0; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . ., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 256

Code Section 40-5-125; amended

HB 256

Code Section 40-5-150; amended

HB 256

Code Section 40-5-171; amended

HB 256

Code Section 40-6-10; amended

SB 563

Code Section 40-6-97; amended

HB 1198

Code Section 40-6-97.1; enacted

HB 1198

Code Section 40-6-181; amended

SB 606

Code Section 40-6-294; amended

HB 1506

C() deS e c t ion 4 0 - 6 - 3 5 1; amende d. . . . . . . . . ,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1506

Code Section 40-6-352; amended

HB 1506

Code Section 40-6-391; amended

SB 560

C() deS e c t ion 4 0 - 6 - 3 9 6; en act e d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1256

Cc)de Section 40-8-5; amended

HB 1430

Code Section 40-8-76; amended

SB 606

Code Section 40-8-76.1; amended

SB 606

Code Section 40-9-101; amended

SB 563

Code Section 40-11-2; amended

HB 1195

Code Section 40-11-3; amended

HB 1195

Code Section 40-13-21; amended

HB 1430

Code Section 40-13-23; amended

HB 1188

Code Section 40-14-1; amended

HB 1256

Code Section 40-14-2; amended

HB 1256

Code Section 40-14-3; amended

HB 1256

Code Section 40-14-5; amended

HB 1256

Code Section 40-14-6; amended

HB 1256

Code Section 40-14-10; amended

HB 1256

Code Section 40-14-11; amended

HB 1256

Code Section 40-14-12; amended

HB 1256

Code Section 40-14-13; amended

HB 1256

Code Section 40-14-14; amended

HB 1256

C: a (:Ie Sec t ion 4 1 - 3 - 1 . 1; enact e d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1287

Code Section 41-3-2; amended

HB 1287

Code Section 42-1-12; enacted

SB 53

Code Section 42-2-8; amended

SB 675

Code Section 42-2-11; amended

HB 660

Code Section 42-2-11; amended

SB 675

Code Section 42-4-12; amended

HB 1296

Code Section 42-4-50; amended

SB 587

Code Section 42-4-50; amended

HB 1154

Code Section 42-4-51; amended

HB 1154

Code Section 42-4-70; amended

SB 587

Code Section 42-4-71; amended

HB 1154

Code Section 42-4-91; amended

SB 735

Code Section 42-4-92; amended

SB 735

<.~ode Sect ion 42 - 4 - 93; amended

SB 735

Code Section 42-4-94; amended

SB 735

Code Section 42-4-95; amended

SB 735

<.~ode Section 42-4-97; amended

SB 735

Code Section 42-4-102; amended

SB 735

Code Section 42-4-103; amended

SB 735

Code Section 42-4-104; amended

SB 735

Code Section 42-4-105; amended

SB 735

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Bill

Code Section 43-39A-8; amended

HB

Code Section 43-39A-11; amended

HB

C:ode Sect ion 43- 3 9A-14; amended

SB

Code Section 43-39A-18; amended

HB

Cl)cie Sect.ion 43-40-1; amended

HB

Code Section 43-40-8; amended

HB

Code Section 43-40-8; amended

HB

Code Section 43-40-9; amended

HB

Code Section 43-40-10; amended

HB

Code Section 43-40-12; amended

HB

Code Section 43-40-15; amended

SB

Code Section 43-40-15; amended

4O

HB

Code Section 43-40-15; amended

HB

Code Section 43-40-19; amended

.HB

Code Section 43-40-20; amended

HB

Code Section 43-40-22.1; enacted

HB

Code Section 43-40-25; amended

HB

Code Section 43-40-29; amended

HB

Code Section 43-40-30.2; enacted

HB

C: 0 deS e c t ion 4 3 - 4 5 - 8; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B

C~ ode Sec t ion 4 3 - 4 7 - 3; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB

Code Section 43-47-8; amended

HB

Code Section 43-47-10; amended

HB

Code Section 43-47-11; amended

HB

Cocle Sect ion 43 - 47 -18; amended

HB

Code Section 43-47-21; amended

HB

Code Sect~on 44-3-3; amended

HB

Code Section 44-3-172; amended

HB

Code Section 44-3-194; amended

HB

t:()de Title 44, Chapter 5, Article 8; repealed

HB

Code Sections 44-5-190 thru 44-5-199; repealed

HB

Code Section 44-10-25; amended

HB

Code Section 44-10-26; amended

HB

Code Section 45-1-6; enacted

SB

Code Section 45-2-40; amended

SB

Code Section 45-2-41; amended

SB

Code Section 45-2-42; amended

SB

Code Section 45-2-43; amended

SB

Code Section 45-2-44; amended

SB

Code Section 45-2-45; amenqed

SB

Code Section 45-5-3; amended

HB

Code Section 45-5-6; amended

HB

Code Section 45-5-6.1; amended

HB

Cude Section 45-7-4; amended

4O

HB

C()cte Section 45-7-4; amended......

.4O



4O.4O

H B

Code Section 45-9-81; amended

HB

Code Section 45-16-25; amended

HB

Cc)de Section 45-20-1; amended

.SB

C C)deS e c t ion 4 5 - 2 0 - 2; arne n d e d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B

(~( )cle Sec t ion 4 5 - 2 0 - 4; amende d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B

(=od.e Sec t ion 45 - 20 - 6; amended

. SB

C:c)cle Section 45-20-51; amended

HB

Cude Title 45, Chapter 25; enacted

SB

Code Sections 45-25-1 thru 45-25-6; enacted

SB

Code Section 46-1-1; amended

HB

Code Section 46-5-2; amended

SB

Code Section 46-5-3; amended

SB

Code Section 46-5-4; amended

.SB

Code Title 46, Chapter 7, Article 1; amended

HB

Code Sections 46-7-1 thru 46-7-38; amended

HB

Code Section 46-7-15.1; enacted

HB

CClue Section 46-7-21; repealed

HB

CClde Sect ion 46 -7 - 25; repealed

HB

C{)de Section 46-7-37; enacted

HB

Code Section 46-7-38 formerly 46-7-37; redesig

HB

Code Section 46-7-39 formerly 46-7-38; redesig

HB

Code Title 46, Chapter 7, Article 2; repealed

HB

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Code Sections 46-7-50 thru 46-7-79; repealed. .HB 1152

48

Cc)de
Code

Section Section

46-9-6; amended.

.HB

46-9-48; amended. .HB

1152 1152

48 48

CC)Lie Code

Title 46, Sections

Chapter 9, Article 3, Part 2 ,
46-9-70 thru 46-9-72; repealed.

repealed.




















.HB .HB

1152 1152

48 48

Code Section 47-1-3; amended. .SB
Code Section 47-1-4; amended. .SB

698 698

49 49

V"

Code Code Code Code Code
(~ode
(~ode
(~ode
C:()de

Section 47-1-12; amended.

.5B

Title 47, Chapter 1, Article 5; enacted. .HB

Sections 47-1-60 thru 47-1-62; enacted. .HB

Section 47-2-94; amended.

.HB

Section 47-2-96.1; enacted. .HB

Section 47-2-98; enacted.
Section 47-2-121; amended.



.HB

.HB

Section 47-2-225; enacted.

.HB

Section 47-2-295.2; enacted. .5B

698 590 590 852 1046 978 244 449
435

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{:()cle (:()cie
(~(Jcle
(~ode
Code

Section Section Section Section Section

47-2-298; 47-2-310; 47-2-324; 47-2-334; 47-2-334;

amended.

.HB

amended. .HB

enacted.

.HB

amended. .HB

amended. .HB

1070 1012
407 1046
449

50 50 50 49 50

l~c)de Section 47-3-60; Code Section 47-3-67; Code Section 47-3-85; Code Section 47-3-90;

amended. .HB

amended.

.HB

amended. .HB

amended. .HB

977 963 586 588

50 50 51 51

Code Cc>de Code Code Code Code Cocie Code Code

Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Sectj_on
Section

47-3-101; amended. .HB

47-3-122; amended. .HB

47-7-83; amended.





.5B

47-9-41.1; amended. .HB

47-9-70; amended. .HB
47-9-71; amended. .HB

47-9-72; amended. .HB

47-10-3; amended.



.HB

47-10-65; amended. .HB

691 1025
163 213 506 506 679 782 743

51 51 51 51
51 51 52 52 52

Code Section 47-11-21; amended. .HB 896

52

Code Section 47-11-71; amended. .HB 1015

52

Code Section 47-11-71; amended. .HB 845
Code Section 47-13-62; enacted. .HB 1006

52 52

Code Section 47-13-70; amended. .HB 1088

Code Section 47-13-72; amended. .SB

67

52 53

Code Section 47-16-101; amended. .HB 773

53

Code Section 47-17-1; amended. .HB 958

Code Section 47-17-1; amended.

.HB 1152

Code Section 47-17-80; amended. .HB 1047

53 48 53

Code Code Code C:ode <.:ode Code Code

Section Section Section Section Section Section Section

47-21-4; amended. .HB

47-21-8; amended. .HB

48-1-2; 48-1-2; 48-1-2;

amended.

.HB

amended.







.HB

amended. .HB

48-2-6.1;

enacted.



.HB

48-2-32; amended. .HB

173 173 1101
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Code
l:ode Code

Section 48-4-42; amended.

.HB

Section 48-4-48; amended. Title 48, Chapter 4, Article




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.HB .SB

1486 1587
545

54 54 54

Code Sections 48-4-60 thru 48-4-65; amended. .SB 545

54

Code Section 48-4-76; amended. .HB 1226

Code Code

Section Section

48-5-7.4; amended.

.HB

48-5-18; amended. .HB

1458 1561

54 54 54

Cc)de Section 48-5-23; amended. .HB 1364
Code Section 48-5-48.2; amended. .HB 667

54 55

Code Section 48-5-270; amended. .HB 1683
Code Section 48-5-295; amended. .HB 1683

55 55

Code Section 48-5-300; amended. .HB 1683

55

Code Section 48-5-312; repealed. .HB 1771

55

COLie Section 48-5-451; amended. .SB
Code Section 48-5-470.2; enacted. .HB

280 756

38 55

Code Section 48-6-2; amended. .HB 1174

55

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Code Section 49-5-41; amended

SB 575 58

Code Sect~on 49-5-180; amended

SB 575 58

Code Section 49-5-183.1; amended

SB 575 58

Code Section 49-5-184; amended

SB 575 58

Code Section 50-1-5; enacted

1IB 1591 58

Code Section 50-1-5; enacted

HB 1366 59

Code Section 50-3-70; enacted

SB 415 59

Code Section 50-3-73; enacted

HB 1519 59

Code Title 50, Chapter 3, Article 4; enacted

SB 519 59

Code Section 50-3-100; enacted

SB 519 59

Code Sect~on 50-5-51; amended

SB 550 59

Code Sect~on 50-5-58; amended

SB 550 59

Code Section 50-5-67; amended

SB 550 59

Code Section 50-5-69; amended

SB 550 59

Code Section 50-5-71; amended

HB 288 60

Code Sect~on 50-5-72; amended

SB 550 59

Code Section 50-5-73; amended

SB 550 59

Code Section 50-5-77; repealed

SB 550 59

Code Section 50-5-80; amended

SB 550 59

Code Section 50-8-3; amended

HB 1419 60

Code Section 50-8-4; amended

HB 1419 60

Code Section 50-8-7.3; amended

HB 148

8

Code Section 50-8-9; amended

HB 1419 60

Code Section 50-8-17; enacted

HB 1419 60

Code Sect~on 50-12-45; amended

SB 737 60

Code Section 50-12-69; enacted

HB 1327 61

Code Sect~on 50-12-69.1; enacted

HB 1327 61

Code Section 50-12-85; repealed

HB 1195

1

Code Section 50-12-86; repealed

HB 1195

1

Code Section 50-12-87; repealed

HB 1195

1

Code Section 50-16-144; amended

SB 674 61

Code Title 50, Chapter 16, Article 8; enacted

SB 674 61

Code Sections 50-16-200 thru 50-16-203; enacted

SB 674 61

Code Section 50-18-71; amended

HB 1170 61

Code Section 50-18-71.2; enacted

HB 1170 61

Code Sect~on 50-18-72; amended

HB 1195

1

Code Section 50-25-14; amended

HB 1366 59

Code Section 50-26-5; amended

HB 1

1419

60

Code Section 50-26-8; amended

HB 1419 60

Code Sect~on 50-26-9; amended

HB 1419 60

Code Section 50-26-22; enacted

HB 1419 60

Code Section 50-27-3; amended

SB 46 23

Code Title 50, Chapter 31; enacted

HB 1803 61

Code Sections 50-31-1 thru 50-31-7; enacted

HB 1803 61

Code Section 51-5-7; amended

SB

1

5

Code Section 52-7-5; amended

HB 1161 62

Code Section 52-7-8; amended

HB 1228 62

Code Section 52-7-8; amended

HB 1160 62

Code Section 52-7-13; amended

SB 604 62

Code Section 52-7-20; amended

HB 1160 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 1, Article 1; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-1-1 thru 53-1-6; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Section 53-1-7; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 1, Article 2; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-1-10 thru 53-1-13; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 1, Article 3; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Section 53-1-20; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 2, Article 1; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-2-1 thru 53-2-8; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Section 53-2-5; amended

HB 1234 62

Code Sections 53-2-9 and 53-2-10; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 2, Article 2; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-2-20 thru 53-2-26; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 2, Article 3; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-2-30 thru 53-2-32; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 2, Article 4; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-2-40 thru 53-2-42; amended

HB 1030 62

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Code Section 53-2-40.1; repealed

Code Sect~on 53-2-40.1; amended

,

Code Sections 53-2-43 thru 53-2-49; repealed

(:()d.e T ~ t.le 53, Chapter 2, Artic Ie 5; amended

Code Sections 53-2-50 and 53-2-51; amended

Code Sections 53-2-70 thru 53-2-77; repealed

Code Sections 53-2-90 thru 53-2-117; repealed

Code Title 53, Chapter 3, Articles 1 thru 4; repealed

Code Sections 53-3-1 thru 53-3-20; amended

Code Sections 53-3-21 thru 53-3-23; repealed

Code Sections 53-3-40 thru 53-3-49; repealed

II"

Code Sections 53-3-60 and 53-3-61; repealed

Code Section 53-3-80; repealed

Code Title 53, Chapter 4, Article 1; amended

Code Sections 53-4-1 thru 53-4-3; amended

Code Sections 53-4-4 thru 53-4-9; repealed

Code Title 53, Chapter 4, Article 2; amended

Code Sections 53-4-10 thru 53-4-12; amended

Code Sections 53-4-13 thru 53-4-17; repealed

Code Tit.le 53, Chapter 4, Article 3; amended

Code Sections 53-4-20 thru 53-4-24; enacted

Code Title 53, Chapter 4, Article 4; enacted

Code Sections 53-4-30 thru 53-4-33; amended

Code Sections 53-4-34 thru 53-4-37; repealed

Code Title 53, Chapter 4, Article 5; enacted

Code Sections 53-4-40 thru 53-4-49; enacted

Code Section 53-4-50; amended

Code Sections 53-4-51 thru 53-4-54; repealed

Code Title 53, Chapter 4, Article 6; enacted

Code Sections 53-4-55 thru 53-4-74; enacted

Code Title 53, Chapter 5, Article 1; enacted

Code Sections 53-5-1 thru 53-5-6; amended

Code Section 53-5-1.1; repealed

Code Sections 53-5-7 thru 53-5-14; repealed

Code Title 53, Chapter 5, Article 2; enacted

Code Sections 53-5-15 thru 53-5-19; amended

Code Title 53, Chapter 5, Article 3; enacted

Code Sections 53-5-20 and 53-5-21; amended

Code Section 53-5-22; enacted

Code Title 53, Chapter 5, Article 4; enacted

Code Sections 53-5-23 thru 53-5-26; enacted

Code Title 53, Chapter 5, Article 5, Part 1; enacted

Code Sections 53-5-30 thru 53-5-41; enacted

Code Title 53, Chapter 5, Article 5, Part 2; enacted

Code Sections 53-5-42 thru 53-5-47; enacted

Code Title 53, Chapter 5, Article 6; enacted

Code Sections 53-5-50 and 53-5-51; enacted

Code Title 53, Chapter 6, Article 1; amended

Code Sections 53-6-1 and 53-6-2; amended

Code Section 53-6-3; repealed

Code Title 53, Chapter 6, Article 2, Part 1; repealed

Code Sections 53-6-20 thru 53-6-36; repealed

Code Title 53, Chapter 6, Article 2, Part 2; repealed

Code Sections 53-6-50 thru 53-6-54; repealed

Code Title 53, Chapter 6, Article 2; enacted

Code Sections 53-6-10 thru 53-6-16; enacted

Code Title 53, Chapter 6, Article 3; repealed

Code Sections 53-6-70 and 53-6-71; repealed

Code Title 53, Chapter 6, Article 3; enacted

Code Sections 53-6-20 thru 53-6-24; enacted

Code Title 53, Chapter 6, Article 4; repealed

Code Sections 53-6-90 thru 53-6-102; repealed

Code Title 53, Chapter 6, Article 4; enacted

Code Sections 53-6-30 and 53-6-31; enacted

Code Title 53, Chapter 6, Article 5; repealed

Co;de Sections 53-6-120 thru 53-6-126; repealed

Code Title 53, Chapter 6, Article 5; enacted

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Bill

Pag~

Code Sections 53-6-35 thru 53-6-44; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 6, Art~cle 6; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-6-140 thru 53-6-151; repealed

HB 1030 62

C:c)de Title 53, Chapter 6, Art~cle 6; enacted
(
Code Sections 53-6-50 thru 53-6-54; enacted

HB 1030 62 HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 6, Article 7; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-6-60 thru 53-6-63; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 7, Article 1; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-7-1 thru 53-7-8; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-7-9 thru 53-7-13; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 7, Art~cle 2; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-7-30 thru 53-7-52; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 7, Art~cle 2; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Sect~ons 53-7-10 thru 53-7-23; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 7, Art~cle 3; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Sect~ons 53-7-70 thru 53-7-79; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 7, Article 3; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-7-30 thru 53-7-33; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 7, Article 4; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-7-90 thru 53-7-107; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 7, Art~cle 4; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Sect~ons 53-7-40 thru 53-7-45; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 7, Article 5; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Sect~ons 53-7-120 thru 53-7-123; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 7, Article 5; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-7-50 thru 53-7-56; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 7, Article 6; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-7-140 thru 53-7-149; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 7, Article 6, Part 1; enacted

HB 1030 62

l~ode Sections 53-7-60 thru 53-7-66; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 7, Article 6, Part 2; enacted

HB 1030 62

Cude Sections 53-7-67 thru 53-7-78; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 7, Art~cle 7, Part 1; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Sect~ons 53-7-160 thru 53-7-168; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 7, Article 7, Part 2; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-7-180 thru 53-7-191; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 8, Article 1; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-8-1 thru 53-8-5; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-8-6 thru 53-8-9; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 8, Article 2; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-8-10 thru 53-8-15; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 8, Article 2, Part 1; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-8-20 thru 53-8-51; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 8, Article 2, Part 2; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-8-70 thru 53-8-73; repealed

~

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 9, Article 1; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-9-1 thru 53-9-6; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Section 53-9-7; enacted

HB 1030 .62

Code Title 53, Chapter 9, Article 2; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-9-10 thru 53-9-16; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 9, Article 2, Part 1; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-9-20 thru 53-9-27; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 9, Article 2, Part 2; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-9-40 thru 53-9-47; repealed

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 9, Article 3; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-9-20 and 53-9-21; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 10; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-10-1 thru 53-10-4; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-10-5 and 53-10-6; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Title 53, Chapter 11; amended

HB 1030 62

Cc)de Sec'tions 53-11-1 thru 53-11-6; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-11-7 thru 53-11-11; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Section 53-12-28; amended

SB 510 30

Code Section 53-12-173.1; enacted

HB 1030 62

Code Section 53-12-174; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Section 53-12-259; amended

HB 1030 62

Code Sections 53-12-287 thru 53-12-289; enacted

HB 1030 62

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SUBJECT MATTER INDEX

Bill

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AcrrIONS--

Derivative actions by shareholders on behalf of

incorporated or unincorporated associations; demand upon

managing directors or trustees; pleading

HB 1425

8

I/"

Pr~son l'itigation reform; sanctions for frivolous actions;

payment of costs and attorneys fees by inmates; freeze

a f i nnlate a c c 0 u n t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . HB 1 2 8 4 44

Private right of act~on for untimely cancellation of

executed judgment; presumed and maximum damages

. .SB 670

5

Retail installment and home solicitation sales; liability

for intentional acts; exclusive remedy for violation;

enforceable in individual actions

. .HB 1647

5

AD VALOREM TAX--

See "REVENUE AND TAXATION"

l\JJMINIS'I'RATIVE HEARINGS, OFFICE OF STATE--

Child abuse registry; proceedings before Office of State

Adlu~nistrative Hearings; appointment of counsel for

alleged child abuser who is a minor

SB 575 58

Child support; statewide registry of persons in arrears;

provision to motor vehicle and professional licensing

agencies; hearings; other provisions

SB 227 20

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE--

Administrative law judges; political activities

. . SB 584 48

Continuance of proceedings and extension of time due to

party's or attorney's attendance at General Assembly . . . . . . HB 1626

4

Delegatj_on of Secretary of State's authority over

charitable solicitors to division director; designation

as decision maker in contested cases

. .HB 840 46

Exanlil'lin.g boards; letters of concern; payment of costs of

disciplinary proceedings and frivolous appeals by

licensees

HB 1493 44

Open meetings; meetings by teleconference; notices

HB 1366 59

Sllffiluary suspension of license; medical examination of

licensee; power of Board of Professional Counselors,

Social Workers, and Marriage Therapists

HB 273 45

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF--

Purchasing; electronic payment by state agencies

SB 550 59

Purchasing by state agencies; supplies and equipment;

construction; comprehensive revisions

SB 550 59

Purchasing on open market during emergency declared by

GoverJlor

HB 288 60

!\C;RICULTUH.E--

.AIltifreeze, recycled; exemption from certain requirements;

rule-Iuaking authority of Commissioner of Agriculture

RB 1442

6

IJee]<:eepers; compensation for property destroyed from funds

appropriated for that purpose

HB 1760

2

Dombs, explosives, chemical and biological weapons;

comprehensive provisions enacted; exemption for certain

a g ric l1 1 t u r a 1 use s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 6 3 6 1 4

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

Cotton module hauler trucks; annual permit for exceeding

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weight and dimension limits

SB 591 31

Dealers in agricultural products; complaints; time limits HB 1279

1

Fairs; exemption

from

occupational

taxes

and

administrative and regulatory fees for vendors at

nonprofit agricultural fairs

. .HB 1155 57

Fertilizer; definition of "guaranteed analysis" amended . .SB 655

1

Fraud;

agricultural

commodities

and

timber;

misrepresenting origin or ownership; penalties

. . HB 907 15

Ginseng; registration of growers; harvesters; permission

of property owners

. .HB 1263

8

Insect pests and plant disease definition repealed; plant

pes t de fined. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1269

1

Liming materials

. .SB 657

2

Meat inspection; nontraditional livestock, including

certain deer, elk, and other even-toed ungulates;

comprehensive regulation

HB 1437 27

Migrant student grants to local school systems;

eligibility of school systems; amount of grant

SB 46 23

Pesticides; contractors and applicators; license actions

based on delinquent child support payments

SB 227 20

Pesticides; inspections by Fire Safety Commissioner

SB 636 14

Plant pest defined; insect pests and plant disease

definition repealed

HB 1269

1

Seeds and plants, c~rtification of; Seed Arbitration

Council; commercial fruit and nut trees; other

provis ions

. .SB 583

1

Taxation, ad valorem; conservation use property; family

owned farm entities

. .HB 1458 54

Warehouses for storage of agricultural products;

electronic receipts authorized

. .HB 1405

6

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES--

Distilled spirits; sale at price below cost prohibited;

commissioner of revenue may provide exceptions by

regulation

. .HB 1625

2

Distilled spirits; Sunday sales at private clubs for

consumpt ion on premis es

. .SB 585

2

Referenda on local authorization of sales by drink

. .SB 585

2

Residential community development districts; referendum on

sale of alcoholic beverages; filing of articles of

establishment; other provisions

. .HB 1222

2

Revenue, Department of; agents and enforcement officers;

retention of badges and weapons upon retirement

. .SB 394

2

Sunday sales for consumption on premises during certain

h ours 1 n cer t a1 n count1 es

. .SB 585

2

Underage possession; concurrent jurisdiction of probate

court over misdemeanor cases; trial upon c~tation

. .HB 1322 11

Wine; advertising of price

. . HB 1625

2

Wine; sale at price below cost prohibited; commissioner of

revenue may provide exceptions by regulation

. .HB 1625

2

ANIMALS--

LLvestock dealers; equines included within definition of

livestock

. .HB 1310

3

Veterinary services at equine sales

. .HB 1311

3

APPEAL AND ERROR--

Court of Appeals; how cases heard; manner of overruling

decision of a division of the court

. .SB 750

10

Editorial revisions

. .HB 1430

13

Superior courts; frivolous appeals of decisions of state

examining boards; court's authority to order payment of

costs and attorneys fees

HB 1493 44

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APPROPRIATIONS--

Beekeepers; compensation for property destroyed from funds

appropriated for that purpose

HB 1760

S . F . Y. J_ 9 9 6 - 9 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1 2 6 5

S u pp 1 erne n tal; S. F . Y. 1 9 9 5 - 19 9 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 11 8 6

ASBESTOS--

Contractor licensing and supervisor training; Asbestos

Licensing Board abolished; duties of Division of

Environmental Protection

. .HB 1636

AUTHORITIES--

Building and housing authorities; power to form nonprofit

subsidiaries

. .HB

Development authorities; project management and management

contracts; project defined

. .SB

Hospital authorities, county and municipal; proceeds from

sale of hos. -pital to be held in trust; exemptions

. .HB

Land bank authorities; agreements between a county and

multiple cities in the county; foreclosure of right to

redeelll

. .SB

Music Hall of Fame Authority; expenses for fund raising

and promotion

. .SB

Payment by credit card, authorization of state entities

and political subdivisions to accept; certain terms and

conditions

. .HB

1355 749
1283
545 588
1591

l\UTOMOBILES--

See "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC"

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2
62
62
8
4 37
30 54
7
58

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BANKING AND FINANCE--

Bank deposits and collections; comprehensive revision of

Commercial Code provisions

HB 1388

7

Bank holding companies; unlawful acquisitions; exceptions SB 721

3

Banks, employees of; reporting of exploitation of elderly

and d~sabled persons

SB 395 30

Banks; borrowings; maximum limit; exemption of certain

types of liabilities

SB 721

3

Banks; creation, ownership, and operation of branch banks SB 165

3

Banks; incorporation; use of reports of other bank

supervisory agencies in Department of Banking and

Finance investigation

SB 721

3

Banks; interstate acquisition of banks and bank holding

companies; interstate banking and branching by merger ..... SB 492

3

Banks; lending of funds held in trust to directors,

officers, or employees prohibited

SB 721

3

Banks; mergers and consolidations across state lines

SB 721

3

Branch banks; acquisition of individual branches

SB 721

3

Branch banks; creation, ownership, and operation

SB 165

3

Business development corporations; loans by member lending

institutions; interest rate

HB 1078

4

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

IJeceased intestate depositors; payment of checks;

disbursement of depositors; affidavit from claimant;

reliance by financial institution on affidavit

SB 721

3

Department of; personnel in the unclassified service;

experience requirements for certain personnel

SB 721

3

Editorial revisions

HB 1638 55

Electrollic funds transfer for payment of taxes; electronic

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translnission of associated returns, reports, and other

doc urnent s . ~ ~ . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1124

54

Fees prescribed by Department of Banking and Finance

. .SB 721

3

('

F~nancial

inst~tutions,

employees

of; reporting of

eXllloitat ion of elderly or disabled persons

. .SB 395 30

Financial institutions; currency transactions; suspicious

activ~ty reports to be filed with Department of Banking

and Finance

. . SB 721

3

Financial transaction card account numbers; fraudulent

LIse; venue

. .HB 656 15

Interest on amount of bad check may be awarded in either

c r im i 11a l o r c i viI act ion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1295 15

Interest on child support awards

. .SB

7 43

Interest rate; loans by member lending institutions to

business development corporations

. .HB 1078

4

Interstate acquisition of banks and bank holding

companies; interstate banking and branching by merger .... .SB 492

3

Loans by member lending institutions to business

development corporations; interest rate

. .HB 1078

4

Mortgage

lenders and brokers; audited financial

statements; indemnification; investigatory powers of

Department of Banking and Finance; other provisions

. . SB 721

3

Mortgage lenders and brokers; licensing; refusal or

suspe11sion based on delinquent child support payments .... .SB 227 20

Negotiable

instruments; comprehensive revision of

Commercial Code provisions

. . HB 1388

7

BOARDS--

Advisory board created; Center for Trade and Technology

Transfer at the Savannah State College School of

Business

C>



SB

672

23

Appointments based on residency in congressional districts .. H8 1336 25

Meetings by teleconference; notices

HB 1366 59

BOATS--

See "WATERS OF THE STATE, PORTS, AND WATERCRAFT"

BUILDINGS AND HOUSING--

Authorities; power to form nonprofit subsidiaries to

participate in for profit ownership of low-income

housing

HB 1355

4

Construction code enforcement; water and sewer line

inspection; alternative procedure for certain lines on

single-family residential property

HB 1221

4

Construction standards; National Fire Code and National

Electric Code prevails over Southern Standard BQilding

Code, where conflicting

~

HB 1221

4

Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless; transfer of certain

functions to the Department of Community Affairs;

membership of commission

HB 1419 60

J_,ow-in:c<Jme housing; ownership by for profit entity;

exemption from taxation and special assessments

HB 1355

4

Mortgage lenders and brokers; audited

financial

statements; indemnification; investigatory powers of

Department of Banking and Finance; other provisions

S8 721

3

Pesticide application in buildings owned or leased by

state, local, or public educational entities; notices;

disclosures; recordkeeping; penalties

HB 1317

4

BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, GEORGIA--

Sexually violent predators; registration requirements

SB 53 41

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Bill

Pa~

HB 1078

4

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CABLE TELEVISION--

Theft of service, devices for; avoiding lawful charges;

criminal penalties; private right of action; seizure of

unlawful devices

SB 597 49

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS--

Deduction of contributions from wages and salaries of

state employees; certain definitions amended

. . HB 1454 48

Disabled persons; community trusts; powers and duties of

trustees; comprehensive provisions

. .SB 510 30

Gambling; raffles conducted by nonprofit, tax-exempt

ooprgeraanti1z.0antions; .annual

fees;

special

limited licenses

for . .HB 1637

17

Solic~tation on streets and highways by certain charitable

organizations; municipal or county ordinance may permit .. '. HB 1198 40

Solicitation; fire department symbols and nomenclature;

unautllorized use for certain purposes prohibited; civil

and criminal penalties

HB 1484 27

Solicitation; municipal and county police department

symbols and nomenclature; unauthorized use of; penalties .. HB 713 36

Solicitation; registration of paid solicitors; reports to

charitable organization and Secretary of State;

solicitations for named individual

HB 840 46

CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER--

Waste water discharge, standard for-, combined sewer

overflows ... .SB 500

8

CHILD ABUSE--

See "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE"

CHILD CARE--

Facilities; toilets

. .HB 1211

58

Regulation; transfer of functions to the Office of School

Readiness

. .SB 709

21

CHILD SUPPORT

Confinement in diversion program for failure to pay;

interest on award

SB

7 43

Court orders to professional and motor vehicle licensing

authorities to assist in enforcement of child support

obligations

SB 227 20

Denial or suspension of various professional, business,

and drivers' licenses for failure to comply with child

support orders

SB 227 20

Periodic review of judicial and administrative orders

SB 348 20

Report to General Assembly regarding delinquent obligors

and 1 icens ing actions

SB 227 20

State-wide registry of persons in arrears; provision to

motor vehicle and professional licensing agencies;

hearings; other provisions

SB 227 20

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CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF--

Assault, battery upon correctional officer; applies to

employees Services

of

the

Department

of

Children

.

and
....

.

. Y. .o.u.th.

.

.HB

1197

13

Delinquency petition; possession of weapon, intoxicating

liquor, controlled substance, or other item by child

committed to custody of Department of Children and Youth

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 11 9 7 1 3

Delinquent or unruly children committed to custody; notice

of release to school superintendent; religious

ac t ..1v 1.- t 1. es

. .HB 1370

58

Facilities owned and operated by; rendering of services

for repayment of medical loans or scholarships

. .SB 262 24

Felony penalties for assisting escape, harboring,

hindering apprehension of, and providing contraband to

child committed to Department of Children and Youth

Services cus tody

. .HB 1197 13

CHURCHES--

Insurance; exemption from certain taxes for certain

insurers of houses of worship

. .HB 1130 32

Taxation; exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain

vans and buses owned by religious groups; subject to

referen d um. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 756 55

CIVIL PRACTICE--

Acts of free speech or petitions to government for redress

of grievances; claims arising from; verified pleadings

required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B

1

5

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

Continuance of proceedings and extension of time due to

party's or attorney's attendance at General Assembly

HB 1626

4

Depositions; methods; procedure; retention of record;

notice, costs, and transcription; signatures, review,

and certificates; disposition; form

SB 283

5

Derivative actions by shareholders on behalf of

incorporated or unincorporated associations; demand upon

managing directors or trustees; pleading

HB 1425

8

Execution of judgment; timely cancellation; private right

of action for untimely cancellation

SB 670

5

Limitations of actions; negotiable instruments

HB 1388

7

Pleading; contents of complaint in derivative action by

shareholders on behalf of incorporated or unincorporated

association

. . HB 1425

8

Prison Litigation Reform Act; sanctions for frivolous

actions; payment of costs and attorneys fees by inmates;

freeze of inmate accounts

. .HB 1284 44

COMMERCE AND TRADE--

Advertising, outdoor; depiction of obscene material

prohibited; depiction of nudity by certain commercial

establishments prohibited

SB 586 32

Agricultural liming materials

SB 657

2

Agricultural products; electronic warehouse receipts

author ized

. .HB 1405

6

Agriculture; labeling of fertilizer

. .SB 655

1

Agriculture; seeds, labeling, and other substantial

revis ions

. .SB 583

1

Antifreeze, recycled; exemption from certain requirements;

rule-making authority of Commissioner of Agriculture ..... .HB 1442

6

Car rental companies; access to drivers' operating records. .SB 544 18

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

. .HB 1195

1

Consumer credit reporting agencies; certain disclosures

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prohibited and required

. .HB 1632

6

Copyrighted material; duplication of graphics stored or

transmitted in electronic or digital form; statement on

autho].=- i ty to duplicate

. .HB 873

6

('

Deceptive or unfair trade practices; promotions; vacations

and ho1 idays

.. . .HB 1632

6

Franchising; certain motor vehicle franchisor practices

prohibi ted

. .HB 1728

5

Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority;

police powers; adoption of ordinances; regulation of

access to and use of facilities

. .HB 1475

7

Internet activities; criminal acts committed while engaged

in; penalties

. .HB 1400

6

Motor vehicles, used; grounds for revocation or suspension

of business license; impoundment of vehicles displayed

for sale at unlicensed facilities

. .HB 1272 46

Motor vehicles; franchising; certain franchisor practices

prohibited

HB 1728

5

Motor vehicles; installment sales; delinquency charges on

payments for certain trucks and trailers used for

business or commercial purposes

HB 1728

5

Retail installment and home solicitation sales; sellers

and holders not liable for certain unintentional

violations; exclusive remedy

HB 1647

5

Solicitation; fire department symbols and nomenclature;

unauthorized use for certain purposes prohibited; civil

and criminal penalties

HB 1484 27

rrelemarJceting defined; criminal acts committed while

engaged in telemarketing or Internet activities;

pena11~ies; enforcement; remedies

HB 1400

6

Tobacco sales to minors; duty of seller to request

identification

HB 1365 17

'rrade secrets; definition of "trade secret" amended

SB 316

6

Trademark forgery and counterfeiting and related offenses;

remedies; penalties

SB 498

6

Warehouse receipts for storage of agricultural products;

electronic receipts and computer printouts authorized . . . . . HB 1405

6

World Congress Center Authority, Geo. L. Smith, II

Georgia; police powers; adoption of ordinances;

regulation of access to and use of facilities

HB 1475

7

COMMERCIAL CODE--

Accord and satisfaction; effectiveness of reservation of

rig h t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1388

7

Bank deposits and collections; comprehensive revision of

provisions

HB 1388

7

Commercial paper; comprehensive revision of provisions

HB 1388

7

Negotiable instruments; comprehensive revision

of

provisions

HB 1388

7

Negotiable instruments; statute of limitations

HB 1388

7

Notice filings; superior court clerks; directive to

implement state-wide uniform automated information

system for certain personal property records

HB 1613 10

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF--

Commissioner to serve as executive director of Housing and

Finance Authority; transfer of employees

HB 1419 60

Designated as lead state agency on recycling and municipal

waste reduction; funding from Solid Waste Trust Fund

HB 148

8

Transfer of certain functions relating to Housing Trust

FlJnd for the Homeless

II

HB

1419

60

COMPUTERS--

Graphics; duplication of graphics stored or transmitted in

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electronic or digital form; statement of authority to

duplic~ate

HB 873

6

Irlternet activities; cr'iminal acts committed while engaged

j_ 11 ; pena 1 tie S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1 4 0 0

6

1'1:acle name, trademark, copyrighted symbol; misleading use

all. COlllputer or telecommunications network prohibited

HB 1630 15

C()NSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES--

Air pollution; motor vehicle emissions inspection; various

provisions

HB 1290 39

Asbestos; contractor licensing and supervisor training;

Asbestos

Licensing Board abolished; duties of

Environmental Protection Division

HB 1636

8

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

Foresters; registration; actions based on noncompliance

with child support order

SB 227 20

Ginseng; registratLon of growers; harvesters; permission

of property owners

HB 1263

8

Hazardous waste; definitions in waste management and site

response acts amended; criminal violations based on

regulations effective on January 1, 1996

HB 1224

7

Hazardous waste; purchasers of real property; corrective

actions; limitation of liability for cleanup costs

HB 1227

8

Hazardous waste; recyclers of recovered materials;

liability for cleanup costs

HB 1227

8

Hazardous waste; reporting fees

HB 1227

8

M.llSic Hall of Fame Authority; expenses for fund raising

and pJ~omotion

SB 588

7

Natural Resources, Board of; lead paint hazard reduction

program

SB 554 31

Natural resources, commissioner of; authority to regulate

recreational water activities and vessel operation on

public waters

HB 1160 62

Natural resources, commissioner of; Georgia Land Trust;

appointment as trustee

SB 674 61

Natural Resources, Department of; witness fees for law

enforcement personnel

HB 1199 26

Public lands; Georgia Land Trust created; purpose; powers

of trustee

SB 674 61

Solid waste; no permit for landfill near military bombing

.r:ange

HB 1118

8

Solid waste; state-wide plan to reduce waste by 25

perce11t; mediation process for municipal facilities;

variOllS other provisions

"

HB 148

8

Solid waste; transportation from points of generation to

handling or processing facility; exemption from certain

highway weight 1 imits

SB 591 31

Water pollution control; Chattahoochee River; standard for

waste water discharge; combined sewer overflow;

pellal ties

. .58 500

8

Water pollution control; powers and duties of Board of

Natural Resources and Director of Environmental

Protection Division

HB 1788

7

Water pollution control; sewage and waste disposal;

diversion of surface water between river basins

58 500

8

Wildlife management areas; hunting of small game permitted

in certain circumstances

58 530 28

Witness fees; employees of Department of Natural Resources .. HB 1199 26

(:C)NSPIRACY --

C:onvict_ion possible even if objective of conspiracy is

completed; no conviction for both conspiracy and

o b Jo e ct.". .1- ve c r 1"me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1560

13

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CONTRACTORS--

Asbestos; contractor licensing and supervisor training;

Asbestos Licensing Board abolished; duties

of

Environmental Protection Division

HB 1636

8

(~l)RONERS--

Pronouncement of death by coroners, deputy coroners, and

medical examiners' c j_rcumstances

investigators

under

certain HB 508 47

I""

CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS--

Corporations, directors of; liability; indemnification and

advance payment of legal expenses; application to

off icers and employees

. .HB 1425

8

Corporations; dissolution, effect on corporation's

remedi.es; amendment of articles of incorporation;

resignation of officers; distribution defined

. .HB 1425

8

Corporations; mergers and share exchanges; shareholder

approval; merger with limited liability company or

nonpro fit corporation

. .HB 1425

8

Derivative actions by shareholders on behalf of

incorporated or unincorporated associations; demand upon

managing directors or trustees; pleading

. .HB 1425

8

Directors of corporations; liability; indemnification and

advance payment of legal expenses; application to

officers and other employees

. .HB 1425

8

Limited liability companies; election of exemption from

workeJ-:-s' cOlupensation coverage

. .HB 1291 34

Limited liability companies; merger with business

corporation

. .HB 1425

8

Limited partnerships; formation as limited liability

limited partnership; time limit on certain effective

dates; merger; wi thdrawal

. .HB 1627

9

Nonprofit corporations; merger with business corporation . . HB 1425

8

Professional corporations; pharmacy added to definition of

" p r o f eSS1. 0n " . . . . .HB 1326

9

Taxation of corporations; allocation and apportionment of

corporate income

. .HB 1501 56

CORRECTIONS, BOARD AND DEPARTMENT OF--

See "PENAL INSTITUTIONS"

COUNTIES--

Budgeting; Acts of General

Assembly

increasing

expenditures or decreasing revenues of counties and

munic~palities to be effective January 1

. . HB 1383

1

Child support and alimony; authority for counties to

establish diversion programs for persons failing to pay .. .SB

7 43

Construction code enforcement; water and sewer line

inspection; alternative procedure for certain lines on

single-family residential property

. . HB 1221

4

Drug-free commercial zones; designation by municipality or

county; adoption of zone by General Assembly by general

1 a w ; pe na 1 tie s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1654 18

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; county department

of falnily and children services employees; creditable

s e rv ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 107 0 50

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; county employees

transferred to Department of Children and Youth Services .. SB 435 50

Fire departments; symbols and nomenclature; unauthorized

use for certain purposes prohibited; civil and criminal

penalties

HB 1484 27

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Hospital authorities, county and municipal; proceeds from

sale of hospital to be held in trust; exemptions

HB 1283 30

Independent schoo~ systems and boards of education;

irlcluded within meanings of certain terms

HB 807 21

Legislation; provision of notice of intent to introduce

local bill at General Assembly to affected local

government; certain annexation bills excluded

HB 1385 29

Local retirement systems; powers; duties; state auditor

reports; investments; reinvestments

SB 698 49

Motor vehicles; impoundment of used vehicles displayed for

sale at unlicensed facilities

HB 1272 46

Motor vehicles; staggered registration periods

SB 280 38

Multiyear lease and purchase contracts

SB 567 37

Official language; English designated; use of official

language

. .SB 519

59

Payment by credit card, authorization of state entities

and political subdivisions to accept; certain terms and

conditions

HB 1591 58

Pesticide application in buildings owned or leased by

state, local, or public educational entities; notices;

disclosures; recordkeeping; penalties

HB 1317

4

Pharmacies operated by county or municipal governments;

variance from minimum square footage requirements

SB 495 28

Police departments; symbols and nomenclature; unauthorized

use of ; penalties

HB 713 36

Prisons; inmate medical care; provision of insurance and

public assistance information; liability of inmate for

c e r t a j_ nco s t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 5 8 7 4 2

Probation services; form of approval of agreement with

private entity by governing authority

SB 751 43

Public records; inspection; fees for copying, searching,

or retrieving records

HB 1170 61

Residential community development districts; referendum on

sale of alcoholic beverages; filing of articles of

est ab lis hme n t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 12 2 2

2

Retirement benefits for members of county governing

authorities

HB 356 36

Solicitation on streets and highways by certain charitable

organizations; municipal or county ordinance may permit . . . HB 1198 40

rrax assessors, county boards of; appointment; terms of

offices; vacancies

HB 1683 55

Tax assessors, county boards of; subpoena authority;

electronic data processing systems

HB 1683 55

Taxation and special assessments; exemption for low-income

housing owned by for profit entity

HB 1355

4

Taxatioll; installment payments for certain ad valorem

taxes; when due

HB 1364 54

Taxation; special county 1 percent sales and use tax; time

fOL resubmitting imposition question to voters

. . HB 1367 57

Treasurer; return of statement of receipts and

disbursements to grand jury; to be accompanied by audit

or financial statement

. .SB 659 36

COtJNTIES AND COUNTY MATTERS BY POPULATION--

400,000 or more, counties of; 1996 general primary

election; polling places outside precinct boundaries

SB 192 26

COURT OF APPEALS OF GEORGIA--

Number of judges; how cases heard; manner of overruling decisions of a division of the court; quorum; election and term a f 0 f f ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 750 10

COURTS--
Appeals,

Court of ,

number of

judges; how cases heard;

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court; quorum; election and term of office

SB 750

Clerks; deputy clerk may approve affidavit for issuance of

S\lmmOJlS fo)~ post judgment garnishment pursuant to court

ru 1 e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.HB 1208

Cler]<:s; prisoner litigation; notice to warden of court

fees and costs; recordkeeping requirements

. .HB 1284

Contempt~ of o]~der to pay alimony or child support; judge's

authority to order confinement in diversion program

. .SB

7

District. attorneys; fees for certified copies of superior

court or state court records for use in criminal

prosecutions

HB 1430

Distric1~ attorneys; state court; representation of state

in criminal prosecutions in lieu of solicitor-general . . . . . HB 1430

Distric1~ attorneys; travel expense reimbursement and

budgeting; powers of chief assistants upon absence of

district attorney; appointment of substitute district

B:'t torney

HB 966

F.Lling and other court fees not to be assessed in domestic

violellce cases

HB 1569

Judges; compensation of part-time judge rendering

assistance to another court

HB 1467

Judges; compensation of probate court judge serving as

magistrate or chief magistrate

HB 1467

Judges; compensation of superior court judges; county

salary supplements automatically apply to new judgeships .. SB 750

Judges; qualifications; ineligibility for appointment or

election for seven years after removal from office

HB 1396

Jud~c~al Council; review of proposals for pilot nonuniform

courts before submission to General Assembly

SB 496

Juvenile proceedings; deprived children; reunification

wit h f) are n t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 611

Juvenile proceedings; felonies; certain offenses related

to bonlbs, explosives, chemical and biological weapons ..... SB 636

Juvenile proceedings; parental rights, grounds for

t e rlu i 11.a t ion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 6 11

Juvenile proceedings; placement of child following

termination of parental rights

SB 611

Juvenile

proceedings; protective orders requiring

completion of substance abuse program

SB 611

Juvenile proceedings; sanctions for the willful failure of

a parent, guardian, or custodian to bring or appear with

chj.ld in court

HB 1299

Juvenile proceedings; use of juvenile court records in

setting bail, plea negotiations, and sentenc~ng in

felony cases

. .SB 539

MagisLrate court; discovery in certain dispossessory or

distress warrant proceedings

. . HB 580

Magistrate court; probate judge serving as chief

magistrate or magistrate; appointment and compensation ... .HB 1467

Meetings of members of the judicial branch by

teleconference; notices

. . HB 1366

Pilot programs for nonuniform courts; review of proposals

by ,Judicial Council before submission to General

As s emb1 y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 496

Prison litigation reform; content of in forma pauperis

affidavits; sanctions for frivolous litigation; payment

of costs by prisoner

HB 1284

Probate court; appointment of guardian for seeking

workers' compensation benefits

HB 1291

Probate court; criminal offenses; concurrent jurisdiction

ov-e.r misdemeanor marijuana possession and underage

drinki.ng cases; trial upon citation

HB 1322

Probate court; forms adopted pursuant to Uniform Probate

COUJ~t rules

HB 1030

Probate court; guardians for beneficiaries of U.S.

Department

of

Veterans

Affairs;

appointment,

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compensation, other provisions

. .SB 596

Probate court; marriage license; not to be issued to

persolls of the saIlle sex

. .HB 1580

Probate court; probate judge serving as chief magistrate

or magistrate; appointment and compensation

. .HB 1467

Probate court; return of statement of receipts and

disbursements to grand jury; to be accompanied by audit

or f inane ial statement

. .SB 659

Solicitors

of

state

courts;

designation

as

solicitors-general; duties and powers; qualifications;

compensation; immunity; other provisions

HB 1430

Solicitors of state courts; fees for certified copies of

superior court or state court records for use in

criminal prosecution

HB 1430

State court clerks; fees for certified copies of records

provided to solicitors and district attorneys for use in

criminal prosecutions

HB 1430

Superior court clerks; fees for copies of certified

records provided to district attorneys or solicitors

HB 1430

Superior court clerks; filing of articles of establishment

of residential community development districts

HB 1222

Superior court clerks; recording of plats of subdivided

land; fees;

implementation of uniform automated

information system for property records

R8 1613

Superior court clerks; return of statement of receipts and

disbursements to grand jury; to be accompanied by audit

o ~- f i 11. a n cia 1 s tat e me n t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 6 5 9

S'-lperi.oJ::' court clerks; storage of records at location

other than courthouse

HB 1761

Superior courts; Dawson County; terms

SB 547

Superior courts; creation of new judgeships; applicability

of county salary supplements to new judges; notice of

intent to introduce legislation

SB 750

Superior courts; frivolous appeals of decisions of state

exalnining boards; court's authority to order payment of

costs and attorneys fees

HB 1493

Superior courts; judges' secretaries; compensation

HB 1218

Televising, videotaping, and motion picture filming of

judicial proceedings; factors to be considered; contempt

powers . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 112 2

Victims assistance; information to be provided to victims

of sexual assault by law enforcement, court, and

Department of Human Resources personnel

SB 210

CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES--

Release of information to unauthorized persons prohibited;

provision of reports to consumers

HB 1632 0



CRIMES ~ND OFFENSES--

Assault, battery upon correctional officer; applies to

employees of the Department of Children and Youth

Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HB

Battery; offense of family violence battery created;

.pena1 ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B

Bombs, explosives, chemical and biological weapons;

comprehensive provisions enacted; penalties for unlawful

possession, manufacture, or sale

~

SB

Child committed to custody of Department of Children and

Youth Services; felony penalties for assisting escape,

harboring

-

HB

Children, cruelty to; second degree offense of allowing

minor to witness commission of a forcible felony

SB

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB

Computer network; misleading use of trade name, trademark,

logo, or copyrighted seal prohibited

HB

1197 610
636
1197 159
1195 1630

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Conspiracy; conviction possible even if object of

conspiracy is completed; no conviction for both

r

conspiracy and objective crime

HB 1560 13

Controlled substances; butorphanol added to Schedule IV

l i ~ t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1555

17

Controlled substances; drug-free commercial zones;

designation by municipality or county; adoption of zone

by General Assembly; penalties

HB 1654 18

Controlled substances; marijuana possession; concurrent

jurisdiction of probate court over misdemeanor offenses;

trial upon citation

HB 1322 11

Controlled substances; trial upon accusation in certain

c ircums tances

SB 494 19

Controlled substances; unlawful distribution of; penalties

for violations; repeat offenders

HB 1555 17

Controlled substances and dangerous drugs; listings;

records; labeling; penalties

HB 342 17

Driving under the influence of glue, aerosol, or other

toxic vapor prohibited

SB 560 40

Editorial revisions

HB 1430 13

Emergency medical professionals; obstructing or hindering

prohibited; penalties

SB 607 16

Environmental crimes; criminal violations based on Board

of Natural Resources regulations effective on January 1,

JL 9 9 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB JL 2 2 4

7

Firearms; background checks; delay of records check due to

electronic failure or other emergency

SB 678 JL6

Firearms; background checks; not applicable to certain

pawn and loan transactions

SB 624 16

Firearms; certain offenses not applicable to elected

constitutional executive officers and members of the

Gen era1 As s emb1 y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 6 2 4

16

Firearms; certain possession of concealed weapons not

prohibited

SB 678 16

Firearms; license prohibited for persons convicted of

certain drug offenses; definition of "convicted"

SB 624 16

Firearms; machine guns, sawed-off rifles or shotguns,

firearms with silencers; use during commission of

certain offenses; penalties

HB 308 16

Fraud;

agricultural

commodities

and

timber;

misrepresenting origin or ownership; penalties

HB 907 15

Fraud; bad checks; interest on restitution to holder of

check; no recovery of interest in civil action

HB JL295 15

Fraud; financial transaction card account numbers;

fraudulent use; venue

HB 656 JL5

Gambling; coin operated amusement games and devices;

certain replays and prizes permitted

HB JL151 17

Gambling; raffles conducted by nonprofit, tax-exempt

organizations; annual fees; special limited licenses for

operation

HB 1637 1 7

Minors, contributing to delinquency of; penalties

SB 396 17

Minors, cruelty to; second degree offense of allowing

minor to witness commission of forcible felony

SB 159 14

Minors; body piercing without parental consent prohibited;

penal ties

SB 508 14

Minors; display or exhibition of sexual matter in public

places frequented by minors

SB 396 17

Pharmaceuticals; drug researchers; registration with State

Board of Pharmacy; penalties

SB 495 28

Pharmaceuticals; reverse distributors; registration with

State Board of Pharmacy; penalties

SB 495 28

Police dog, injuring or destroying; accelerant detection

dog i llC 1 uded

. .HB 655

16

Police horse; injuring or destroying; penalties . .HB 1570 16

Rape, aggravated sodomy; marital relationship not a

defense;

investigating

law

enforcement agency

responsible for cost of medical examination ..... .SB 210

14

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Rape, statutory; minimum ten-year imprisonment where

perpetrator is 21 years of age or older

HB

Rape, statutory; penalties

SB

Sexual offenses; public indecency in jails and penal and

correctional institutions

HB

Sexual offenses; public indecency statute to be considered

cumulative and not preemptive of more stringent general

and local laws

. . . HB

Sexually violent predators; registration requirements;

determination by sentencing court

8B

Shrimp taken with cast net; penalty for exceeding limit

HB

Telecommunications services; avoiding lawful charges;

devices for theft of service; penalties; seizure of

unlawful devices

SB

Telemarketing and Internet activities; criminal acts

committed while engaged in; penalties

HB

Tobacco sales to minors; duty of seller to request

identification

. .HB

Trademark forgery and counterfeiting and related offenses;

remedies; penalties

SB

Welfare fraud; consent agreements

SB

1316 210
1168
1531 53
1159
597 1400 1365
498 446

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE--

Arrest; probable cause; violation of seat belt law

SB 606

Arrest; procedure in counties participating in regional

jail authorities

HB 1341

Bail; appeal bonds; family violence misdemeanor offenses;

high and aggravated misdemeanor offenses

SB 544

Bail; forfeiture of bond; compensation of professional

bondsmen

. .HB 1479

Bail; offenses bailable only before superior court judge;

exclusion of charge of possession of certain controlled

substances with intent to distribute

HB 1479

Bail; traffic and motor vehicle offenses; display or

deposit of drivers' license in lieu of bail

SB 544

Bail; traffic offenses; no new bond to be required when

case transferred from municipal or probate court

HB 1188

Bail; use of juvenile court records in setting conditions SB 539

Consent agreements in welfare fraud prosecutions

SB 446

Continuance of proceedings and extension of time due to

party's or attorney's attendance at General Assembly

HB 1626

Depositions to preserve evidence; nonresident aliens

HB 1479

Depositions to preserve evidence; nonresident aliens

HB 1644

Discovery; felony cases; furnishing of work location and

phone number of law enforcement officers who are

witnesses Editorial revisions

. S B tit

544

. . HB 1430

Indigent defense; mental health advocacy division of the

Indigent Defense Council established; purpose; powers;

duties

. .HB 1239

Juvenile court records; use in setting bail, plea

negotiations, and sentencing in felony cases

SB 539

Limitations on prosecution; forcible rape; 15 years from

commission of crime

SB 210

Plea agreements; use of juvenile court records to support SB 539

Presumptions; payment of check

HB 1388

Pretrial proceedings; commitment hearings; procedure in

counties participating in regional jail authorities

HB 1341

Pretrial proceedings; indictments; extension of time in

death penalty cases

HB 1479

Pretrial proceedings; trial upon accusation in certain

controlled substance violation cases

SB 494

Pretrial proceedings; trial upon citation or summons

instead of accusation in certain marijuana or underage

alcohol cases in probate court

HB 1322

Pretrial proceedings; welfare fraud; trial of felony

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offenses upon accusation; consent agreements
Search and seizure; probable cause; vio. lation of seat belt
law Sentenc~ng; certain judicial modification of sentences and
imposition of payments prohibited Sentenc_ing; completion of family violence counseling as
condition of probation Se>xually violent predators; registration requirements;
determination by sentencing court Victims assistance; information to be provided to victims
of sexual assault by law enforcement, court, and Department of Human Resources personnel Witness fees; law enforcement personnel of Department of Natural Resources

Bill SB 446 SB 606 HB 315 SB 157 SB 53
SB 210 HB 1199

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DEAF, GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE--

Facilities; use by Crossroads Alternative School Program .... SB 710 23

DEATH--

Pronouncement of death by coroners, deputy coroners, and

medical

examiners'

investigators -under certain

circumstances

. .HB 508 47

Pronouncement of death of nursing home patients by

physician's assistant or registered nurse in certain

c i_ r C U III S tanc e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1655

30

DEBTOR AND CREDITOR--

Garnishment, post judgment; approval of affidavit by deputy

clerk pursuant to court rules

HB 1208 19

DEFAMATION--

Employment references; broadened definition of employer

and employee for purposes of presumption of good faith

in providing employment references

HB 1492 34

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES--

Assault, battery upon correctional officer; applies to

employees of the Department of Children and Youth

Services

HB 1197

13

Delinquency petition; possession of weapon, intoxicating

liquor, controlled substance, or other item by child

committed to custody of Department of Children and Youth

Services

HB 1197

13

Felony penalties for assisting escape, harboring,

hindering apprehension of, and providing contraband to

child committed to Department of Children and Youth

Services custody

HB 1197

13

DEPOSITORY BOARD, STATE--

Purchases payment

by state monitoring.

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550

59

DISABLED PERSONS--

Deaf students; final determinatio1nof placement in school

made by parent or guardian

. . SB 521 22

Guide and service dogs; assault or interference

prohibited; use of capuchin monkey in lieu of

. . HB 1268 29

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Occupatj_onal taxes, administrative and regulatory fees;

exelnpLion for blind persons and disabled veterans

. .HB 1155 57

Public assistance; eligibility; effect of funds or

property held in trust for a disabled person by a

comlnuJ\ity trust

. .SB 510 30

Reportillg of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of disabled

and elderly persons

. .SB 395 30

Technology related assistance for individuals with

disabilities; trust fund; commission; community trust;

comprehensive provisions

. .SB 510 30

Therapists and counselors; exemption from licensing for

persons employed by certain rehabilitation organizations. .SB 368 45

DISCOVERY--

Continuance of proceedings and extension of time due to

party's or attorney's attendance at General Assembly

HB 1626

4

Depositions; methods; procedure; retention of record;

notice, costs, and transcription; signatures, review,

and certificates; disposition; form

SB 283

5

Depositions to preserve evidence; nonresident aliens

HB 1479 18

Depositions to preserve evidence; nonresident aliens

HB 1644 27

Felony cases; furnishing of work location and phone number

of law enforcement officers who are witnesses

SB 544 18

Magistrate courts; discovery in certain dispossessory or

distress warrant proceedings

HB 580 11

')IS'I'RICT ATTORNEYS--

Fees for certified copies of superior court or state court

records for use in criminal prosecutions

. .HB 1430 13

State court; representation of state in criminal

prosecutions in lieu of solicitor-general

. .HB 1430 13

Travel expense reimbursement and budgeting; powers of

chief assistant upon absence of district attorney;

appointment of substitute district attorney

. .HB 966 12

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA--

Military service credit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 590

49

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM--

Military service credit

. .HB 590

49

Prior
serv

1. scee

r

v

ic

e

as assistant district attorney; creditable
. . . . . . .~. . . . . .HB 1006

52

Restrictions on retired members repealed; benefits

suspended while serving in other office

HB 1088 52

Spouses' benefit coverage

SB 67 53

DOMESTIC RELATIONS--

Adoption; termination of parental rights; circumstances

where not required; grounds for termination

SB 611 12

Alimony; confinement in diversion program for failure to

pay

SB

7 43

C}lild Abuse Prevention Panel, State-wide; attachment to

Department of Human Resources for administrative

purposes; staff support

SB 493 21

Ch~ld custody;

loss

of parental power to certa~n

:celatj.ves; determination of custody upon death of either

parent

SB 348 20

Child support; confinement in diversion program for

failure to pay; interest on award

8B

7

43

Child support; court orders to professional and motor

vehicle licensing authorities to assist in enforcement

of child support obligations

SB 227 20

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Child support; denial or suspension of various

professional, business, and drivers' licenses for

r

failuJ_'e to comply with child support orders

. .SB 227

20

Ch~ld

support;

periodic

review of

judicial

and

administrative orders

. .SB 348

20

C}lild Sl.lpport; state-wide registry of persons in arrears;

provision to motor vehicle and professional licensing

agencies; hearings; other provisions

SB 227 20

Divorce; form of judgment and decree; findings of fact;

cases not involving child support or minor children

SB 227 20

Domestic violence offenses; filing and other court fees

not to be assessed

HB 1569 11

Family violence; petition for relief; filing fee abolished .. HB 1569 11

Family violence shelters; approval by Department of Human

ResouLces as prerequisite for state funding

SB 513 21

Family Violence, State Commission on; number of members;

staggered terms; quorum; termination date

SB 610 13

Grandparent visitation

SB 640 20

Marriage between persons of same sex is prohibited, void,

and unenforceable; no marriage license to be issued to

persons of the same sex

RB 1580 20

Marriage licenses; use of surname from previous marriage

HB 695 20

Marriage; common-law marriages prohibited; recognition of

otherwise valid common-law marriages as of January 1,

1 9 9 7 . . . . .HB 1278

19

Parental rights, termination

of;

grounds

for;

circumstances where not required as prerequisite to

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611

12

Paternity actions; appointment of guardian ad litem for

r lll_i Ii0 chi 1 d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 339

21

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE--

Battery; offense of family violence battery created;

pelilal ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 610 13

Child Abuse Prevention Panel, State-wide; attachment to

Department of Human Resources for administrative

purposes; staff support

8B 493 21

. Child abuse records; access by certain child advocacy

centers

. . . .

.SB 575

58

Child abuse registry; proceedings before Office of State

Administrative Hearings; appointment of counsel for

alleged child abuser who is a minor

SB 575 58

Counseling on family violence; provision to prison

inmates; condition of probation and parole

8B 157 43

Family Violence, State Commission on; number of members;

staggered terms; quorum; termination date

SB 610 13

Filing and other court fees not to be assessed

HB 1569 11

Shelters, family violence; approval by Department of Human

ResouLces as prerequisite to state funding

SB 513 21

DRIVERS' LICENSE8--

See "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC"

DRUGS--

Controlled substances; butorphanol added to Schedule IV

lis t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .HB 1555 17

Controlled substances; marijuana possession; concurrent

jurisdiction of probate court over misdemeanor offenses;

trial upon citation

. .HB 1322 11

Controlled substances; unlawful distribution of; penalties

for violations; repeat offenders

. . HB 1555 17

Controlled substances and dangerous drugs; listings;

records; labeling; penalties

. .HB 342 17

Drug-free commercial zones; designation by municipality or

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county; adopton of zone by General Assembly by general

law; penalties

HB

Methadolle; "c 1 inic ph.armacy" de fined to cover certain

treatment programs which dispense methadone

HB

Real property where substantial drug related activity

occurs defined as a nuisance

HB

'l':ceatmerlt; "clinic pharmacy" defined to include certain

treatment programs which dispense methadone

HB

Treatment; addiction counselors in training; exemption

from l_icensing

. .SB

1654 1496 1287 1496
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Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

Crossroads Alternative School Program; use of facilities

of Georgia School for the Deaf

SB 710 23

Deaf, Georgia School for the; use of certain facilities by

the Crossroads Alternative School Program

SB 710 23

Department of; reorganization; pre-kindergarten, food

programs, Even Start, libraries

SB 709 21

Elementary and secondary; alcohol and drug education;

instrllctors

SB 11 22

Elementary and secondary; computers and advanced

technology; development of teacher training program by

State Board of Education

5B 46 23

Elementary and secondary; contracts and purchases by

school systems; limit on aggregate amount of annual

payments under multiyear contracts

SB 428 23

Elementary and secondary; deaf

students;

final

determination of placement made by parent or guardian ..... SB 521 22

Elementary and secondary; delinquent or unruly children;

notice to local school superintendent upon release from

custody

HB 1370 58

Elementary and secondary; driver education; no drivers'

license required for persons taking in-car training from

cer t a_l..n l. nstructors

. .SB 544 18

Elementary and secondary; independent school systems and

boards of education; included within meanings of certain

t e rlns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 807

21

Elementary and secondary; local boards of education;

publication of annual financial reports; training for

new board members

SB 516 21

Elementary and secondary; local school superintendents;

monthly financial reporting during budget deficit

pe:r.~ iods

SB 516 21

Elementary and secondary; migrant student grants;

eligibility of local school systems; amount of grant

SB 46 23

Elementary and secondary; property and facilities; use of

portions of Georgia School for the Deaf by Crossroads

Alternative School Program

SB 710 23

Elementary and secondary; quality basic education; capital

outlay funds;

local school systems experiencing

exceptional growth

SB 46 23

Elementary and secondary; quality basic education; program

weights;

funding for high school nonvocational

1 aboratory programs

. .HB 1785 22

Elementary and secondary; quality basic education;

teachers;

salary

increase

based on national

c e-I"t i fie a t ion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1785 22

Elementary and secondary; quality basic education; tests

for assessment of student performance and curriculum ..... .SB 11 22

Elementary and secondary; sales tax levied by local boards

of education to be imposed in same manner as special

cqunty 1 percent sales tax

. .HB 1399 56

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Elementary and secondary; special education categories;

quality basic education formula

. .HB 500 22

Elementary and secondary; State School Superintendent;

personnel and contracting authority

. .SB 709 21

Elen\entary and secondary ;

superintendents,

local;

elnployment contracts; succession

. . SB 613 22

Elementary and secondary; teachers; salary increase based

011. nat~ional certification

. .HB 1785 22

Elementary and secondary; tests for assessment of student

performance and curriculum

. .8B 11 22

Georgia Student Finance Authority; certain employees not

state employees or subject to merit system; employee

be n e f _i t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 B 641 24

Georgia Student Finance Authority; powers and duties;

certain employees of Georgia Student Finance Commission

to become employees of authority

8B 641 24

Georgia Student Finance Commission; powers and duties;

certain employees to become employees of Georgia Student

Finance Authority

SB 641 24

Health insurance plans for public school teachers; premium

payments in monthly installments by certain teachers ..... .HB 1099 23

Independent school systems and boards of education.;

included within meanings of certain terms

. .HB 807 21

Libraries; transfer of functions to the Department of

Technical and Adult Education

. .SB 709 21

.L.()caJ retirement systems; powers; duties; state auditor

reports; investments; reinvestments

. .5B 698 49

I,<...~ttery; definition of "educational purposes and programs"

for . which net proceeds may be used; computer and

advanced technology training

. .SB 46 23

Medical scholarships and loans; facilities in which

services may be rendered to repay certain scholarships

or loans

. .SB 262 24

Occupational training; powers of Department of Technical

and Adult Education relating to student live work

projects

. .HB 1590 24

Payment by credit card, authorization of state entities

and political subdivisions to accept; certain terms and

condit ions

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1591

58

Pesticide application in buildings owned or leased by

state, local, or public educational entities; notices;

disclosures; recordkeeping; penalties

. . HB 1317

4

Postsecondary; Board of Regents; computers and advanced

technology; development of program to train professors

allO illstructors

5B 46 23

Postsecondary; Board of Regents; purchase of equipment and

supplies for medical teaching purposes

SB 550 59

Postsec()ndary; Georgia Military College;. Board of

Trustees; scholarships; real property transactions;

validity of certain gifts

5B 549 24

Postsecondary; University System of Georgia; assistance of

State Patrol

S8 623 35

Postsecondary; University System of Georgia; Savannah

State College School of Business, Center for Trade and

Technology Transfer; Advisory Board created

5B 672 23

Pre-kindergarten; Office of School Readiness

5B 709 21

Pre-kindergarten; toilet facilities

HB 1211 58

P\lbl ic records; inspection; fees for copying, searching,

or retrieving records

HB 1170 61

Regional educational service agencies; grants; types of

assistance to local school systems; super~ntendent to

serve on board of control

HB 1754 23

Savanl1ah State College School of Business; Center for

Trade and Technology Transfer; Advisory Board created ..... 5B 672 23

Special education categories; quality basic education

forluula

HB 500 22

Special education; deaf students; final determination of

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placement in school made by parent or guardian

SB 521 22

Super in-te'ndents, local; employment contracts; succession

SB 613 22

Technical and Adult Education, Department of; exemption

from licensing as professional counselor for employees

and student peer counselors

SB 542 45

Technical and Adult Education, Department of; powers

relating to student live work projects

HB 1590 24

Technical and Adult Education, Department of; transfer of

I ibrary functions

SB 709 21

Technical and Adult Education, State Board of; computers

and advanced technology; development of program to train

ins true tors

SB 46 23

Technical

and

adult

education;

barbers'

and

cosmetologists' programs; exemption from licensing;

students' qualification for license and teaching

HB 1525 46

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCIES, REGIONAL--

Grants; types of assistance to local school systems;

superintendent to serve on board of control

HB 1754 23

ELECTIONS--

1996 general primary; date; use of certain ballots;

polling places outside precinct boundaries in certain

counties; primary runoff date

SB 192 26

Appointments based on residency in congressional districts .. HB 1336 25

Ballot placement for certain special primaries and

e 1 e c t j_ 0 n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1318

26

Board of elections, county; political party officers

prohibited from serving as chairperson

SB 499 25

Campaigll contributions; unregulated motor carriers not

subject to prohibition against contributions

SB 667 26

Death certificates; transmission of death information to

Secretary lists

of

State

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t.r.a.

t.i.o.n.

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.HB

1420

30

Judges; ineligibility for election or appointment to

judicial office for seven years after removal from

judicial office

HB 1396

9

Municipal elections; qualifying periods

HB 1252 26

Official Code of Georgia Annotated; corrections

HB 1196 24

Qualifying; registrars; precinct boundaries; electronic

filing of results; presidential electors; voter

registration lists; other provisions

HB 1518 25

Referendum on sale of alcoholic beverages in residential

community development districts

HB 1222

2

Special electj_on; to be held in conjunction with primary

and general elections; placement on ballot

HB 1318 26

Superintendents; appointment of board to assume duties of

superj_ntendents in certain circumstances

~-

SB 499 25

Superintendents; political party officers prohibited from

serving during term of party office

SB 499 25

ELECTRONIC COMMERCE--

Graphics; duplication of graphics stored or transmitted in

electronic or digital form; statement of authority to

duplicate

HB 873

6

Internet activities; criminal acts committed while engaged

in; penal ties

HB 1400

6

~rrade name, trademark, copyrighted symbol; misleading use

on computer or telecommunications network prohibited

HB 1630 15

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT--

compacts; Southern Regional Emergency Management Compact enacted; contingent repeal of Interstate Civil Defense

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and Disaster Compact

SB 387

EMINENT DOMAIN--

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF GEORGIA--

county department of family and children services employees; creditable service
County employees transferred to Department of Children and Youth Services; membership
Georgia Bureau of Investigation; former narcotics agents; creditable service
Georgia Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service;
former employees; creditable service Georgia Housing and Finance Authority; former employees;
c reditable service Legislative branch; prior service as temporary full-time
employee; creditable service Military service credit North Georgia Mountains Authority; officers and employees;
creditable service Optional retirement allowances; dependent children Service credit; reestablishment

HB 1070
SB 435
HB 449
HB 1012
HB 978
HB 1046 HB 590
HB 407 HB 244 HB 852

EMPLOYMENT--

Minors; employment at public displays of fireworks and fireworks storage facilities prohibited
References; broadened definition of employee and employer for purposes of presumption of good faith in providing employment references

HB 1014 HB 1492

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION--

Asbestos; contractor licensing and supervisor training;

Asbestos Licensing Board abolished; duties

of

Environmental Protection Division

HB 1636

Criminal violations based on regulations effective on

January 1, 1996

HB 1224

Hazardous waste; definitions in waste management and site

response acts amended; criminal violations based on

regulations effective on January 1, 1996

HB 1224

Hazardous waste; purchasers of real property; corrective

actions; limitation of liability for cleanup costs

HB 1227

Hazardous waste; recyclers of recovered materials;

liability for cleanup costs

HB 1227

Hazardous waste; reporting fees

HB 1227

Public lands; Georgia Land Trust created; purpose; powers

of trustee

. .SB 674

Recycled antifreeze; exemption from certain requirements;

rule-making authority of Commissioner of Agriculture . . . . . . HB 1442

Solid waste; state-wide plan to reduce waste by 25

percent; mediation process for municipal facilities;

various other provisions

. .HB 148

Solid waste; transportation from points of generation to

handling or processing facility; exemption from certain

highway weight limits

. .SB 591

Water pollution control; Chattahoochee River; standard for

waste water discharge; combined sewer overflow;

pen.alties

SB 500

Water pollution control; powers and duties of Board of

Natural Resources and Director of Environmental

Protection Division

HB 1788

Water pollution control; sewage and waste disposal;

diversion of surface water between river basins

SB 500

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ETHICS COMMISSION, STATE--

Gifts to public employees by state government contractors; disclosure reports

EVIDENCE--

Authentication

of

photographs, videotapes, audio

recordings, and motion pictures when authenticating

witness is unavailable

Depositions for preserving evidence in

criminal

proceedings; nonresident aliens

Depositions

for preserving evidence in criminal

proceedings; nonresident aliens

Impeachment; welfare fraud; use of consent agreement

Presumptions; payment of check

Witness fees; law enforcement personnel of Department of

Natural Resources

Bill
SB 19
HB 1235 HB 1644 HB 1479 SB 446 HB 1388 HB 1199

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FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY--

Construction standards; National Fire Code and National

Electric Code prevail over Southern Standard Building

Code, where conflicting

H8 1221

4

Fire departments; symbols and nomenclature; unauthorized

use for certain purposes prohibited; civil and criminal

penalties

HB 1484 27

Firefighter Appreciation Day; designated

S8 626

1

Fireworks; storage by nonmanufacturers and annual fee;

recordkeeping; employment of minors

prohibited;

distributors to furnish certain forms

HB 1014 27

Inspection warrants; locations where explosives and

pesticides are stored

S8 636 14

FIREARMS--

Background checks; delay of records check due to

electronic failure or other emergency

SB 678 16

Background checks; not applicable to certain pawn and loan

transactions

SB 624

16

Certain offenses not applicable to elected constitutional

executive officers and members of the General Assembly

SB 624 16

Certain possession of concealed weapons not prohibited

S8 678 16

License prohibited for persons convicted of certain drug

offenses; definition of "convicted"

S8 624 16

Machine guns, sawed-off rifles or shotguns, firearms with

silencers; use during commission of certain offenses;

penalties

HB 308 16

FIREFIGHTERS--

Firefighter Appreciation Day; designated

S8 626

1

FIREWORKS--

Storage by nonmanufacturers and annual fee; recordkeeping; employment of minors prohibited; distributors to furnish c e r t a i n form s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1 0 1 4 2 7

FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS--

Meat inspection; nontraditional livestock, including

certain deer, elk, and other even-toed ungulates;

comprehensive regulation

. .H8 1437

27

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Pharmaceuticals; drug researchers; registration with State Board of Pharmacy; penalties
Pharmaceuticals; reverse distributors; registration with State Board of Pharmacy; penalties
Ph.arnlac J.es; "c 1 inic pharmacy" de fined to inc 1 ude certain treatment programs which dispense methadone
Pharmac~es; registration requirements; specifications for prescription departments; variance from minimum square footage requirements
Pharmacists; licensing; actions based on noncompliance with child support orders
Pharmacists; licensing; examination; revocation of license; nonresident licenses; expungement of record
Pharmacy, State Board of; reverse distributors of drugs; registration requirements; rule-making authority
Prohibited acts; holding of adulterated or misbranded drug, device, or cosmetic

SB 495 SB 495 HB 1496
SB 495 SB 227 SB 495 SB 495 5B 495

FRANCHISING--

Motor vehicles; certain franchisor practices prohibited . . . . . HB 1728

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GAME AND FISH--

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

Fj_sh hatcheries and natural areas

HB 1162 28

Fishing; artificial lures

HB 1162 28

Fishing; catch and release

HB 1162 28

Fishing; creel and possession limits; size restrictions

HB 1162 28

F~shing; publ~c fishing areas

HB 1162 28

Hunting while intoxicated; blood alcohol concentration

tests;

implied consent; revocation of hunting

privileges; notice of rights; presumptions

5B 530 28

Hunting; small game; wildlife management areas owned or

operated by the Department of Natural Resources

SB 530 28

Shrimp taken with cast net; limit; penalties

HB 1159 28

Wild animals; meat processing of surplus animals

HB 1437 27

GAMES COMMISSION, GEORGIA STATE--

Subsidiary nonprofit corporations

SB 737 60

GARNISHMENT--

Post judgment; procedure for making and approval of

affidavit for issuance of summons ..... .HB 1208

19

GENERAL ASSEMBLY--

Adoption of drug-free commercial zones by General Assembly

by general law

HB 1654 18

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

Compensation and reimbursement of members

HB 1368 29

Continuance of judicial and administrative proceedings and

extension of time due to party's or attorney's

attendance at General Assembly

HB 1626

4

Effective dates of Acts increasing expenditures or

decreasing revenues of counties and municipalities

HB 1383

1

Firearms; certain offenses not applicable to elected

constitutional executive officers and members of the

Genera 1 As sembly

SB 624

16

I GeorgiaNet Authority; access to legislative information

via the Internet; fees

HB 1366 59

Insurance, Commissioner of; quarterly reports

HB 1404 32

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Local legislation; notice of intent to introduce bill

creating new superior court judgeships

. .SB 750 10

.L.ocal legislation; notice of intent to introduce bill on

county salary supplements for superior court judges

. .SB 750 10

Local legislation; provision of notice of intent to

introduce to affected local government; certain

annexation legislation excluded

. .HB 1385 29

Meetings of members of the legislative branch by

teleconference; notices

. .HB 1366 59

Pilot programs for nonuniform courts; review of proposals

by Judicial Council before submission to General

As s emb1 y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 4 9 6

10

Retirement system; military service credit

HB 590 49

State seal and flag; use by member on computer network

HB 1630 15

GENERAL PROVISIONS--

Effective dates of Acts increasing expenditures or

decreasing revenues of counties and municipalities

HB 1383

1

Holidays and observances; Firefighter Appreciation Day

SB 626

1

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

Powers, police; adoption of ordinances; regulation of

access to and use of facilities

. .HB 1475

7

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION--

Sexually violent predators; registration requirements

SB 53 41

GEORGIA FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND--

Military service credit

. . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 590 49

Service credit for members who are also members of Peace

Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund

. .SB 163

51

GEORGIA LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM--

Military service credit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 590

49

GEORGIA MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES BENEFIT SYSTEM--

Military service credit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 590

49

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY--

Powers and duties; certain persons to become employees of

authority; certain employees not state employees or

subject to merit system

SB 641 24

GE()RGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION--

Powers and duties; certain employees to become employees

of Georgia Student Finance Authority

SB 641 24

<;()J_,F HALL OF FAME--

Nonprofit status; application; authorization to seek

federal tax exempt status

. .HB 1327

61

GUARDIAN AND WARD--

Guardiall ad litem for ward, proposed ward, or allegedly

incompetent or ~ncapacitated person prohibited from

serving as attorney

HB 339 21

Guardians generally; sales of property; appraisement;

investments;

returns;

inventory

of

property;

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compensation; other provisions

. " .HB

Guardians of minors; bond; valuation of estate. .HB

Paternity actions; appointment of guardian ad litem for

In i nor chi 1 d. . . . . . 8>

























































.HB

u.s. Veterans Affairs,

Department of; guardians of

beneficiaries;

appointment,

compensation,

other

provis ions

SB

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HANDICAPPED PERSONS--

Deaf students; final determination of placement in school

made by parent or guardian

SB 521 22

Guide and service dogs; assault or interference

prohibited; use of capuchin monkey in lieu of

HB 1268 29

Occupational taxes, administrative and regulatory fees;

exemption for blind persons and disabled veterans

HB 1155 57

Public assistance; eligibility; effect of funds or

property held in trust for a disabled person by a

COffilUUIlity trust

5B 510

30

Heporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of disabled

and elderly persons

SB 395 30

rrechnology related assistance for individuals with

disabilities; trust fund; commission; community trust;

comprehensive provisions

~

5B 510 30

'rherapists and counselors; exemption from licensing for

persons employed by certain rehabilitation organizations .. SB 368 45

I-IAZARDOUS WASTE--

Definitions in waste management and site response acts

amended; criminal violations based on regulations

effective on January 1, 1996

HB 1224

7

Purchasers of real property; corrective actions;

limitation of liability for cleanup costs

HB 1227

8

Recyclers of recovered materials; liability for cleanup

costs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 12 2 7

8

Reporting fees

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1 2 2 7

8

HEAL,rrH-~

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

Department of Children and Youth Services; facilities

owned and operated by; rendering of services for

repayment of medical loans or scholarships

. . SB 262 24

Emergency medical technicians; traffic accidents; duty to

examine drivers' license for organ donations

. . SB 544 18

Eluergency services; initiation of medical services without

prior authorization of insurer

. .HB 1575 31

Emergency services; in~tiation of medical services without

pr~or authorization of managed care entity

. . HB 1338 33

Hosp~tal authorities, county and municipal; proceeds from

sale of hospital to be held in trust; exemptions

. . HB 1283 30

Hospitals; medical gas piping included in definition of

"plumbing" for purpose of professional licensing

. .SB 553 45

Lead paint hazard reduction program; authority of Board of

Natural Resources; fees; effective date

. .SB 554 31

Maternity health insurance; minimum coverage periods for

postdelivery care of mothers and newborns

. .SB 482 33

Nonprofit licensed inpatient hospice; sales and use tax

exemption for certain sales to

. .HB 1241 56

Nursing homes; Department of Human Resources survey

information to be disclosed upon request to certain

nursing homes

HB 1583 30

Ntlrsil'lg homes; pronouncement of death by physician's

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assistant or registered nurse in certain circumstances . . . . HB 1655 30

N'-lrsing homes; provisional licenses for administrators

licensed by other states or certified by national

organizations

HB 280 46

Obstetricians and gynecologists; referrals as condition of

insurance coverage; notices to insureds

SB 592 33

Occupational disease and hazardous occupations; reporting

by State Board of Workers' Compensation to Department of

Human Resources; repealed

HB 1291 34

Providers; reporting

HB 1420 30

Reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of disabled

and elderly persons

SB 395 30

Respiratory care professionals; exemption from continuing

education requirement

HB 1498 46

Vaccination registry for children under age 18;

maintenance by Department of Human Resources

HB 844 31

Vital records; matching of birth and death certificates;

transmission of death information to Secretary of State;

health care provider reporting

HB 1420 30

lIIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES--

Automobile carriers; height and length limitations

HB 1243 31

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

Commercial driveways; permits; maximum charge in certain

c ire unl S tanc e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 12 4 3 3 1

Rural Transportation and Economic Development, Council on;

created; members; powers; duties

SB 591 31

Transportation, commissioner of; outdoor advertising;

depiction

of

nudity

by

certain

commercial

establishments; rule-making authority

SB 586 32

Weight limitations; maximum load for tandem axles; solid

waste or recovered materials; cotton module hauler

trucks

SB 591 31

HOUSING--

See "BUILDINGS AND HOUSING"

HOUSING, PUBLIC--

See "BUILDINGS AND HOUSING"

HlJMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF--

Child Abuse Prevention Panel, State-wide; attachment to

Department of Human Resources for administrative

purposes; staff support

SB 493 21

Child care regulation; transfer of functions to the Office

of ScI-lool Readiness

SB 709 21

Child support; report to General Assembly regarding

delinquent obligors and licensing actions

. .SB 227 20

Disabled persons; Technology Related Assistance for

Individuals

with

Disabilities;

standards

for

disbursement of trust funds

. .SB 510 30

Family violence shelters; approval by Department of Human

Resources as prerequisite for state funding

. .SB 513 21

Marriage; common-law; directive to publicize prohibition

effective on January 1, 1997

. .HB 1278 19

Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse,

Division of; itemized billing for patients in state

ho s pita 1 s

. .HB 1149

37

Nursing homes; Department of Human Resources survey

information to be disclosed upon request to certain

nursing homes

HB 1583 30

Occupational disease and hazardous occupations; reporting

by State Board of Workers' Compensation to Department of

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Human Resources; repealed

. .HB

Publjc health., division of; pharmacies; variance from

Inillimtlm square footage requirements

. .SB

. . . . . . . . . . Sexual offender registration review board; appointment of

lllembe J'_- s . . - . . . *'

..

.. SB

Vaccination registry for children under age 18;

maintenance by Department of Human Resources

HB

Victims assistance; information to be provided to victims

of sexual assault by law enforcement, court, and

Department of Human Resources personnel

SB

Welfare Administration, Georgia Council for; created

HB

1291 495 53 844
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IDENTIFICATION CARDS--

Fingerprinting of applicants; fraud in obtaining or using ... HB 256 39

INDIGENT DEFENSE, GEORGIA COUNCIL ON--

Mental

health

advocacy

division

established;

representation insani ty

.

of
...

.

p.

e
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r.s.o. n.

s.

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f.o. u.

nd
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....

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guilty
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by
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.o. f.

.

.HB

1239

19

TNSlJRANCE--

Agents; licensing of

HB 1404 32

Agents; licensing; actions based on noncompliance with

cllild support orders

SB 227 20

Automobile and motorcycle insurance; nonrenewal due to

termiJlation of agency relationship; insured's right to

renew through another agent

HB 1439 33

Automobile and motorcycle insurance; nonrenewal or

canc e J_ 1 at ion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 14 04 32

Casualty insurance; credit, nonrecording, and vendors'

single interest insurance; filing of forms and rates;

certain premiums deemed reasonable

HB 1398 32

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

Commissioner of; health insurance; maternity benefits;

rl..lle-nlaking authori ty.o

SB 482 33

Commissioner of; motor vehicle self-insurer deposit and

reserve requirements; transition period; rule-making

aut h 0 J~- i t y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 5 6 3

40

COMniss~oner of; reports to General Assembly

HB 1404 32

(~redit insurance; nonrecording insurance; vendors' single

interest insurance; filing of forms and rates; certain

pre'nillffiS deemed reasonable

HB 1398 32

DeliIlquency proceedings; receivers' civil immunity and

-""'- ndemn.1Of"1 c atl 0 n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 838

33

Farmers' mutual fire insurance companies; limitations on

coverage amounts

HB 1404 32

Fees and taxes; exemption for certa~n insurers of houses

of wo~-ship

HB 1130 32

Fj_ling requirements; Commissioner's authority to exempt

ce~-t.ain commercial risks

HB 1404 32

Health insurance; emergency services;

initiat~on

of

medical services without prior authorization of insurer ... HB 1575 31

lIenl th insurance; emergency services ; initiation of

medical services without prior authorization of managed

care entity

HB 1338 33

Health

insurance;

health

maintenance organizat~ons;

point-of-serv~ce options

HB 1404 32

J-Ieal th insurance; managed care; certification and

regulation of managed health care plans by the

Department of Insurance

HB 1338 33

JIeaIth insurance; nlaternity benefits; minimum coverage

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period for postdelivery care of mothers and newborns;

notices to insureds

SB 482

Health insurance; public school teachers; premium payments

in mOJlthly installments by certain teachers

HB 1099

Health insurance; referrals to obstetricians and

gynecologists; notices to insureds

SB 592

Investments; corporate obligations

HB 1404

Medicare supplemental insurance

HB 1404

Motor vehicles; child safety restraint and seat belt

requirements; effect on insurance coverage and rates

SB 606

Motor vehicles; self-insurance deposit and reserve

requirements; transition period; application to certain

taxicabs

'

SB 563

Notice requirements; penalty for insurer's failure to

comply

HB 1404

Property, residential; nonrenewal due to termination of

agency relationship; insured's right to renew through

another agent

HB 1439

Risk-based capital; comprehensive provisions enacted

HB 838

Workers' compensation; experience modifiers for certain

employers

HB 106

Workers' compensation; group self-insurance funds

HB 106

Wurkers' compensation; independent contractor; limited

liability companies; guardians; setoff of unemployment

compensation; other provisions Workers' compensation; loss reserves; case reserves

HB 1291 ~HB 1404

Workers' compensation; merit rating plan for policyholders

based on lost-time debits and credits

HB 1494

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY--

Graphics; duplication of graphics stored or transmitted in electronic or digital form; statement of authority to duplicate
Trade name, trademark, copyrighted symbol; misleading use on computer or telecommunications network prohibited
Trade secrets; definition of "trade secret" amended Trademark forgery and counterfeiting and related offenses;
remedies; penalties

HB 873
HB 1630 SB 316
SB 498

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\JAILS--

See "PENAL INSTITUTIONS"

\}l)[)GES OF THE PROBATE COURTS RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA--

Calculation of retirement benefits

~

Dues for members having 20 years of creditable service

Military service credit

Secretary-treasurer retirement benefits increase

Spouses' benefits; revocation of election; remarriage

HB 845 52 HB 845 52 HB 590 49 HB 896 52 HB 1015 52

JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS--

Deprived children; reunification with parents

SB 611 12

Felonies; certain offenses related to bombs, explosives,

chemical and biological weapons

;

SB 636 14

Parental rights, grounds for termination

SB 611 12

Placemellt of child following termination of parental

l:"_ights

~

SB 611 12

Protective orders requiring completion of substance abuse

program

SB 611 12

Sanctions for the willful failure of a parent, guardian,

or custodian to bring or appear with child in court

HB 1299 11

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Use of juvenile court records in setting bail, plea negotiations, and sentencing in felony cases. .SB 539

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LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS--

1,-
Editorial revisions

HB 1430 13

Employee and employer defined for purposes of presumption

of good faith in providing employment references

HB 1492 34

Employment Security Law; benefit amount; state-wide

reserve ratio; benefit experience and variations from

standard rate

HB 1375 34

Employment Security Law; rate of employer contribution;

disqualification based on drug policy violation; notice

of taxation of benefits

HB 1270 34

Minors; employment at public displays of fireworks and

fireworks storage facilities prohibited

HB 1014 27

Occupational disease and hazardous occupations; reporting

by State Board of Workers' Compensation to Department of

Human Resources; repealed

HB 1291 34

References; broadened definition of employee and employer

for purposes of presumption of good faith in providing

employment references

HB 1492 34

Unemployment benefits; benefit amount; state-wide reserve

ratio; benefit experience and variations from standard

rate

HB 1375 34

Ullemployment benefits; rate of enlployer contribution;

disqualification based on drug violation of drug policy;

notice of taxation of benefits

. . HB 1270 34

Workers' compensation; experience modifiers for certain

employers

. . HB 106 35

Workers' compensation; group self-insurance funds

. . HB 106 35

Workers' compensation; independent contractor; limited

liability companies; guardians; setoff of unemployment

compensation; other provisions

. . HB 1291 34

Workers' compensation; insurance; merit rating plan for

policyholders based on lost-time debits and credits

. . HB 1494 34

Workers' compensation; loss reserves; case reserves

. . HB 1404 32

LANGUAGE--

Official; English designated; use of

SB 519 59

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES--

Aid agreements among law enforcement agencies; bombs,

explosives, chemical and biological weapons

SB 636 14

Bureau of Investigation, Georgia; political activities of

employees

SB 584 48

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

Indemnification; law enforcement officer defined

HB 1152 48

Municipal and county police departments; symbols and

nomenclature; unauthorized use of; penalties

HB 713 36

Public safety, commissioner of; drug and alcohol education

in public schools; instructors

SB 11 22

Public Safety, Department of; political activities of

-employees

SB 584 48

Public Safety, Department of; promulgation of rules and

regulations

SB 287 35

Public Safety, Department of; radio operators and driver's

license examiners; retention of badges by

SB 287 35

Public Safety, Department of; uniform division; age

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. .SB 287

35

Public Safety, Department of; uniform division; auxiliary

service created; assistance at collegiate athletic

events

. .SB 623

35

Rape, aggravated sodomy; cost of medical examination to be

borne by investigating law enforcement agency

SB 210 14

Revenue, Department of; agents and enforcement officers;

retention of badges and weapons upon retirement

SB 394

2

Speed detection devices; permits issued by the Department

of Public Safety; training of peace officers; use by

local governments and colleges

HB 1256 35

Traffic accidents; organ donors; duty of law enforcement

officers and emergency medical technicians to examine

drivers' license

SB 544 18

Training and certification of bomb technicians, explosive

ordnance disposal technicians, and animal handlers

SB 636 14

Victims assistance; information to be provided to victims

of sexual. assault by law enforcement, court, and

Department of Human Resources personnel

SB 210 14

LIBRARY COMMISSION, STATE--

Abolished; functions transferred to Department of

Technical and Adult Education

. .SB 709

21

LOCAL GOVERNMENT--

Aid agreements among law enforcement agencies; bombs,

explosives, chemical and biological weapons

SB 636 14

Annexation; effective date for ad valorem tax purposes;

procedures for annexation of residential property by

local acts of the General Assembly

HB 1192 36

Annexation; zoning of annexed property

HB 1231 37

Budgeting;

acts

of General Assembly increasing

expenditures or decreasing revenues of counties and

municipalities to be effective January 1

HB 1383

1

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

Community improvement districts

HB 1222

2

Consolidated

governments; excise tax on lodging

accommodations; rate of tax; use of proceeds

HB 1487 57

Construction code enforcement; water and sewer line

inspection; alternative procedure for certain lines on

single-family residential property

HB 1221

4

Counties; appropriations for and grants to certain

charitable organizations

HB 1682 36

Counties; financial matters; return of statement of

receipts and disbursements to grand jury; to be

accompanied by audit or financial statement

SB 659 36

Development authorities; project management and management

contracts; project defined

SB 749 37

Drug-free commercial zones; designation by municipality or

county; adoption of zone by General Assembly by general

law; penalties

HB 1654 18

Fire departments; symbols and nomenclature; unauthorized

use for certain purposes prohibited; civil and criminal

penalties

. .HB 1484

27

Hospital authorities, county and municipal; proceeds from

sale of hospital to be held in trust; exemptions

HB 1283 30

Jails; inmate's liability for cost of medical care;

actions to collect; levy and attachment of property

HB 1154 42

Land bank authorities; agreements between a county and

multiple cities in the county; foreclosure of right to

redeem

~

SB 545 54

Legislation; provision of notice of intent to introduce

local bill at General Assembly to affected local

government; certain annexation bills excluded

HB 1385 29

Multiyear lease and purchase contracts

SB 567 37

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Municpal incorporat~on; re~ncorporat~on of certa~n areas

by local act without regard to proximity of exist~ng

Inu n i c i pal corp 0 rat ~0 n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1556

Off~cial language; English designated; use of off~cial

language

. .SB 519

Paynlent by credi-t. card, authorization of state ent~ties

and political subdiv~s~ons to accept; certa~n terms and

cond~t~ons........................................ .HB 1591

Pesticide application ~n buildings owned or leased by

state, local, or publ~c educat~onal ent~t~es; notices;

disclosures; recordkeeping; penalties

HB 1317

Pharmacies operated by county or munic~pal governments;

var~ance from m~nimum square footage requirements

SB 495

Police departments; symbols and nomenclature; unauthorized

use of; penalties

HB 713

Probation services; form of approval of agreement with

private entity by governing author~ty

SB 751

Public records; inspection; fees for copying, searching,

or retrieving records

HB 1170

Rape, aggravated sodomy; cost of medical exam~nat~on to be

borne by investigating law enforcement agency

SB 210

Retirement benef~ts for members of county governing

author~t~es

. .HB

Ret~rement systems, local; powers; dut~es; state aud~tor

356

reports; investments; reinvestments

. . SB 698

Sexual offenses; publ~c ~ndecency statute to be cons~dered

cumulative and not preemptive of more stringent general

a 11d 1 0 cal l a w s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1531

Speed detection devices; perm~ts issued by the Department

of Public Safety; training of peace officers; use by

local governments and colleges

. . HB 1256

Taxation and special assessments; exemption for low-income

housing owned by for profit entity

. .HB 1355

Taxation; certain food items exempted from sales and use

tax; applicability to certain local sales and use taxes;

phase-~n period

. . HB 265

Taxation; ~nstallment payments for certain ad valorem

taxes; when due

. . HB 1364

Taxation; rental motor vehicle excise tax; authority of

counties and mun~cipalities to impose

. . HB 1319

Zoning of property to be annexed

. .HB 1231

Zoning; procedure; minimum of ten m~nutes per side at

hearing on proposed zoning dec~sion

. . HB 1203

I,OTTERY--

Definition of "educational purposes and programs" for

which net proceeds may be used; computer and advanced

technology training

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Discovery in certain dispossessory or d~stress warrant

proceedings

HB 580 11

Probate judge serving as ch~ef mag~strate or magistrate;

appointment and compensation

HB 1467

9

_MA.RH.IAGE--

Common-law marriages prohibited; recogn~t~on of otherwise

valid common-law marriages as of January 1, 1997

. . HB 1278 19

_Marriage and family therapists; category of "associate

lnar.c iage and f ami ly therapis t II created

. .SB 705 45

Same sex marriage prohib~ted, vo~d, and unenforceable; no

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license to be issued

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1580

Stlrnalue from prev ious marr iage , use of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 6 9 5

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MEJ)ICAL EXAMINERS' INVESTIGATORS--

PJ.:-onollncement of death by coroners, deputy coroners, and

medical examiners' investigators

under

certain

c i.:r.'CUIUS tances

HB 508 47

MEDICAL EXAMINERS, COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF--

Respiratory care professionals; exemption from continuing

education requirement

HB 1498 46

MEN'rAL, HEALTH--

Code l."'evision; reenactment; corrections

. .HB 1195

1

Legal representation of indigent persons found not guilty

by reason of insanity; Mental Health Advocacy Division

established

. .HB 1239 19

Regional boards on mental health, mental retardation, and

substance abuse; pharmacies; variance from minimum

square footage requirements

. .SB 495 28

State hospitals; Division of Mental Health, Mental

Retardation, and Substance Abuse; itemized billing for

pat i ell.teo s t 0 f care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1149 37

MII,ITARY (~OLLEGE, GEORGIA--

Scholarships; Board of Trustees;

real

property

trarlsactions; validity of certain gifts

. .SB 549

24

MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS--

Editorial revisions

. .HB 1430

13

Military affairs; grounds for removal of commissioned

officers of organized militia; nonjudicial punishment by

commanding officer; quartermaster

. .HB 1293 38

National guard; utilization for support activities during

1996 Olympic Games

. .HB 1431 37

Southern Regional Emergency Management Compact enacted;

contingent repeal of Interstate Civil Defense and

Dis a s T. e r Compac t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SB 387 38

MINORS--

Body piercing without parental consent prohibited;

penal ties

. .SB 508 14

Delinquent or unruly; notice to school superintendent upon

release from custody of Department of Children and Youth

Services; religious activities

. .HB 1370 58

Employment of minors at public displays of fireworks and

fireworks storage facilities prohibited

. .HB 1014 27

Tobacco sales to minors; duty of seller to request

j_ d. en t .1_ fie at ion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1365 17

M()'.l'C)R VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC--

.
~ntifreeze, recycled; exemption from certain requirements;

rule-making authority of Commissioner of Agriculture

HB 1442

6

r:e~-ti f icates of t i t l e ; additional fees for vehicles

previously titled in other states repealed

HB 1253 39

Child safety restraint and seat belt requirements; speed

limit; penalties; effect on insurance coverage

SB 606 40

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

Dealers of used cars; grounds for revocation or suspension

of business license; impoundment of vehicles displayed

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HB 1272

Drivers' license; marking of licenses of certain persons

convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or

drugs

SB 544

JJrivers' ~~censes; disclosure of drivers' operating record

to rell.ta1 car companies

SB 544

Drivers' licenses; exemption for persons 15 years or older

while taking in-car training with certain driving

instrl1ctors

SB 544

Drivers' licenses; fingerprinting of applicants; fraud in

obtaining or using; examination of applicants;

defacement; revocation

. .HB 256

Drivers' licenses; military recruitment; disclosure of

certain applicant information by Department of Public

Safety to branches of u.S. military

. .HB 1736

Drivers' licenses; organ donors; disclosure of identity to

certain organ procurement organizations

. .HB 1331

Drivers' licenses; replacement licenses or permits; time;

fee s . . . . . . . ., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. HB 146

Drivers' licenses; suspension based on noncompliance with

child support order; restrictive driving permits

SB 227

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; marking

of drivers' licenses of certain persons convicted

SB 544

Driving under the influence of glue, aerosol, or other

toxic vapor prohibited

SB 560

Eclitorial revisions

HB 1430

Electric assisted bicycles; use on bicycle paths;

operation restricted to certain persons; protective

headgear

HB 1506

Emissions inspections; various provisions

HB 1290

Franchising; certain motor vehicle franchisor practices

prohibited

HB 1728

Homicide and serious injury by interference with official

traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal

HB 1256

Identification of vehicles; truck chassis used for wrecker .. HB 1290

Installment sales; delinquency charges on payments for

certain trucks and trailers used for business or

commercial purposes

HB 1728

Insurance, proof of; method of proof where vehicle

acquired within past 20 days

SB 563

Insurance;

self-insurers;

deposit

and

reserve

requirements; transition period; application to certain

taxicabs License plates for certain

military

. .SB 563 personnel and

veterans; recordkeeping; transfer of plates

. .SB 280

License plates for Pearl Harbor veterans; repeal of

add i t j_ 0 n a I annu a 1 f e e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 522

Motor common and contract carriers; comprehensive revision

of laws regulating carriers; related provisions

. . HB 1152

Prosecution of traffic offenses; bail; no new bond to be

required upon transfer of case for jury trial

. .HB 1188

RegistJr'i.ltion and licensing of vehicles; 12-month and

4-month staggered registration; license plates and

revalidation decals; ad valorem tax penalty

. .SB 280

Registration of vehicles; transfer of certain special

license plates

. .SB 280

Seat belt and child safety restraint requirements; speed

limit; penalties; effect on insurance coverage

. .SB 606

Solicitation on streets and highways by certain charitable

organizations; municipal or county ordinance may permit .. . HB 1198

Speed detection devices; permits issued by the Department

of Public Safety; training of peace officers; use by

local governments and colleges

. . HB 1256

Speed limit; child safety restraint and seat belt

requirements; penalties; effect on insurance coverage .... .SB 606

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.MUNICIPALITIES--

nct valorem tax foreclosures; authority of municipality to

initiate judicial in rem proceeding

HB 1226

Annexation; effective date for ad valorem tax purposes;

procedures for annexation of residential property by

local acts of the General Assembly

HB 1192

Annexation; zoning of property to be annexed

HB 1231

Budgeting;

acts

of General Assembly increasing

expenditures or decreasing revenues of counties and

municipalities to be effective January 1

HB 1383

Construction code enforcement; water and sewer line

inspection; alternative procedure for certain lines on

single-family residential property

HB 1221

Drug-free commercial zones; designation by municipality or

county; adoption of zone by General Assembly by general

law; penalties

HB 1654

Elections; qualifying periods

HB 1252

Fire departments; symbols and nomenclature; unauthorized

use for certain purposes prohibited; civil and criminal

penalties .. '

. .HB 1484

Hospital authorities, county and municipal; proceeds from

sale of hospital to be held in trust; exemptions

HB 1283

Incorporation; reincorporation of certain areas by local

act without regard to proximity of existing municipal

corporat ion

. .HB 1556

Independent school systems and boards of education;

included within meanings of certain terms

HB 807

Jails; regional jail munl.C ].. pa 1.l.. tl.es

authorities;

participation

by . .SB 735

Legislation; provision of notice of intent to introduce

local bill at General Assembly to affected local

government; certain annexation bills excluded

. .HB 1385

Motor vehicles; impoundment of used vehicles displayed for

sale at unlicensed facilities

. .HB 1272

Multiyear lease and purchase contracts

. .SB 567

Official language; English designated; use of official

language

. .SB 519

Payment by credit card, authorization of state entities

and political subdivisions to accept; certain terms and

conditions

HB 1591

Pesticide application in buildings owned or leased by

state, local, or public educational entities; notices;

disclosures; recordkeeping; penalties

HB 1317

Pharmacies operated by county or municipal governments;

variance from minimum square footage requirements

SB 495

Police departments; symbols and nomenclature; unauthorized

use of; penalties

HB 713

Probation services; form of approval of agreement with

private entity by governing authority .................... 5B 751

Public records; inspection; fees for copying, searching,

or retrieving records

HB 1170

Retirement systems, local; powers; duties; state auditor

reports; investments; reinvestments

SB 698

Solicitation on streets and highways by certain charitable

organizations; municipal or county ordinance may permit . . . HB 1198

Taxation and special assessments; exemption for low-income

housing owned by for profit entity

HB 1355

t]~axation; installment payments for certain ad valorem

taxes; when due

HB 1364

Zoning of property to be annexed

HB 1231

MUSIC HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY--

Fund raising and promotion, expenses for

SB 588

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NtJISANCES--

Places used for unlawful purposes; real property where

substantial drug related activity occurs

HB 1287

NURSING HOMES--

Department of Human Resources survey information to be

disclosed upon request to certain nursing homes

. .HB

Pronouncement of death by physician's assistant or

registered nurse in certain circumstances

. .HB

Provisional licenses for administrators licensed by other

states or certified by national organizations

. .HB

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OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA ANNOTATED--

Code revision; reenactment; corrections Title 21; elections; code revision; corrections

HB 1195

1

HB 1196 24

()~LYMPIAD AND PARALYMPIC GAMES--

National guard; utilization for support activities during

1 9 9 6 01 ymp i c Game s . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . HB 14 3 1

37

Vessels; equipment with personal flotation devices;

exception

HB 1228 62

OH.GAN DONATIONS--

Disclosure by Department of Public Safety of organ donors

to certain organ procurement organizations

HB 1331 40

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Limited liability limited partnerships, formation of; time

limit on certain effective dates; merger; withdrawal

HB 1627

9

PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND--

Membership for certain investigators authorized .Mi 1 i tary serv j_ce c redi t Peace officer defined Retired members; employment; benefits Service credit for Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund

HB 958 53 HB 590 49 HB 1152 48 HB 1047 53 SB 163 51

PENAL INSTITUTIONS--

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

Correctional industries; purchases by state agencies

SB 550 59

Correctional officers; assistance to victims of assault or

bat t e r y by i nmate s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 6 6 0 4 1

Corrections, Board and Department of; contracts for

construction or operation of prisons or other inmate

custouy services; rule-making authority

SB 675 41

Corrections, Board and Department of; rules regarding

transfer of inmates who assault correctional officers

and assistance to assaulted employees

HB 660 41

Corrections, Department of; pharmacies; variance from

Ininimum square footage requirements

SB 495 28

Editorial revisions

HB 1430 13

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Jails; medical treatment for inmates; inmate's liability

for cost; levy and attachment of inmate's property;

. . HB 1154 42

Jails; public indecency; penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1168 14

Jails; refusal to accept inmate requiring immediate

medical treatment; penalties

. . HB 1296 41

Jails; regional jail authorities; participation by

municipalities

. . SB 735 42

Pardons and Paroles, State Board of; political activities

of employees

. . SB 584 48

Parole; completion of family violence counseling program

before release on parole

. .SB 157 43

Parole; transitional and intermediate services; authority

of Board of Pardons and Paroles to offer

. . SB 693 43

Prison litigation reform; freeze of inmate accounts;

sanctions for frivolous actions; payment of costs and

attorneys fees by inmate

. .HB 1284 44

Prisons; contracts for construction or operation or

provision of other inmate custody services

. .SB 675 41

Prisons; inmate medical care; provision of insurance and

public assistance information; liability of inmate for

certain costs

. .SB 587 42

Prisons; provision of family violence counseling to

certain inmates who committed offenses involving family

violence

. .SB 157

43

Prisons; public indecency; penalties

. .HB 1168

14

Pl_-isons; transfer of inmates who assault correctional

officers

.

.HB 660

41

Probation; authority for counties to establish diversion

programs for persons failing to pay alimony or child

SUppOJ_ t

SB

7 43

Probation; completion of family violence counseling as

condition of probation

5B 157 43

Probation; County and Municipal Probation Advisory

Council; members; rule-making authority

5B 751 43

Probation; private probation officers; conflicts of

interest; background checks; education requirements

5B 751 43

Probation; private probation service providers; conflicts

of interest; insurance; employment of certain personnel ... SB 751 43

Probation; supervisors; conflicts of interest; drug or

alcohol education

SB 751 43

Sexually violent predators; registration of

5B 53 41

PERSONNEL BOARD, STATE--

Medical and physical fitness requirements for state

employees; rule-making authority

SB 671 47

Political activities of certain state employees in the

classj_fied service; rule-making authority

SB 584 48

PESTICIDES--

Buildings owned or leased by state, local, or public

educational entities; notice of pesticide application;

disclc'sures; recordkeeping; notices

. . HB 1317

4

Certification of operators; examinations by Structural

Pest Control Commission

. .SB 351 46

PHARMACIES--

Clinic pharmacy; defined to include certain drug treatment

programs which dispense methadone

. .HB 1496 28

Hegistration requiremerlts; specifications for prescription

departments; variance from minimum square footage

requirements

. .SB 495 28

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PHARMACISTS--

Licensing; actions based on noncompliance with child

support orders

. .SB

Licensing; examination; revocation of license; nonresident

licenses; expungement of record

. .SB

Professional corporations; pharmacy added to definition of

"pro fes S.1." on" . .HB

227 495 1326

PRINTING--

Graphics; duplication of graphics stored or transmitted in

electronic or digital form; statement of authority to

duplicate

. .HB

PRISONS--

873

See "PENAL INSTITUTIONS"

PROBATE COURTS--

Appointment of guardian for seeking workers' compensation

benefits

. .HB

Criminal offenses;

concurrent

jurisdiction

over

misdemeanor marijuana possession and underage drinking

cases; trial upon citation

. . HB

Forms adopted pursuant to Uniform Probate Court rules

. HB

Guardians for beneficiaries of u.s. Department of Veterans

Affairs; appointment, compensation, other provisions ..... .SB

Marriage license; not to be issued to persons of the same

s ex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB

Probate judge serving as chief magistrate or magistrate;

appointment and compensation

HB

Return of statement of receipts and disbursements to grand

jury; to be accompanied by audit or financial statement ... SB

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659

PROBATION--

Authority for counties to establish diversion programs for

persons failing to pay alimony or child support

SB

7

Completion of family violence counseling as condition of

probation

. .. SB 157

County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council; members;

rule-making authority

SB 751

Private probation officers; conflicts of interest;

background checks; education requirements

SB 751

Private probation service providers; conflicts of

interest; insurance; employment of certain personnel

SB 751

Supervisors; conflicts of interest; drug or alcohol

education

SB 751

PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES--

Auctioneers commission; members; inspection of documents . . . . HB

.Auctioneers; trust accounts; revocation or suspension of

license, grounds for; qualifications

. .HB

Barbers; programs approved by Department of Technical and

Adult Education; exemption from licensing; effect on

qualification for license and teaching

. . HB

Blind persons; exemption from occupational taxes and

administrative and regulatory fees

. HB

Charitable solicitations; registration of paid solicitors;

reports to charitable organization and Secretary of

State; contributions for individual

. . HB

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

. . HB

Cosmetologists; programs approved by Department of

Technical and Adult Education; exemption from licensing;

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qualification for l1cense and teaching

. . HB 1582

Dentists and dental hygienists; failure to renew or

register, effect of; teacher's licenses

. . HB 1330

Disabled veterans; exemption from occupational taxes and

adminstrative and regulatory fees

. . HB 1155

Editorial revisions

. .HB 1430

Examining board investigators; Peace Officers' Annuity and

Be ne f i.t:. .Fu nd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 958

General provisions; letters of concern; licensee's payment

of costs of disciplinary hearing and of frivolous

appeal; notice of felony conviction

HB 1493

General provisions; revocation of or refusal to grant

license; failure to comply with child support order

SB 227

Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers, Board of; members

HB 1429

Librarians, State Board for the Certification of;

member s hip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. SB 709

Marriage and family therapists; category of "associate

marriage and family therapist" created

8B 705

Medical scholarships and loans; facilities in which

services may be rendered to repay certain scholarships

or loans

SB 262

Nursing home administrators; provisional licenses for

administrators licensed by other states or certified by

national organizations

HB 280

Pesticides; certification of operators; examinations by

Structural Pest Control Commission

SB 351

Plumbing; medical gas piping systems; defined to cover

8B 553

Real estate appraisers board; approval of instructors;

returned check fees; electronic and courier filing of

fees and applications

HB 1525

Real estate appraisers; classification; action based on

noncompliance with child support order

SB 227

Real estate brokers and salespersons; licenses; actions

based on noncompliance with child support orders

SB 227

Real estate brokers and salespersons; licensing of

community association managers; trust accounts; inactive

licenses; nonresident licenses

HB 1525

Respiratory care professionals; exemption from continuing

education requirement

HB 1498

Therapists and counselors; category of "associate marriage

and family therapist" created

SB 705

Therapists and counselors; exemption from licensing for

certain addiction and student peer counselors and

Department of Labor employees

SB 542

Therapists and counselors; exemption from licensing for

persons employed by certain rehabilitation organizations .. SB 368

Therapists and counselors; revocation of license due to

substance abuse or illness; Board's power to require

medical examination and records

HB 273

Used car dealers; suspension or revocation of license,

grounds for; impoundment of used motor vehicles

displayed for sale at unlicensed facilities

HB 1272

PI~OPERTY--
.
Code revision; reenactment; corrections Escheat of estates See also "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY" and "REAL PROPERTY"

HB 1195 HB 1030

PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES--

Administrative law judges; political activities

SB

Charitable contributions; deductions from wages and

salaries of state employees; certain definitions changed .. HB

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB

Coroners; nursing home patients; pronouncement of death by

physician's assistant or registered nurse in certain

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. .HB 1655

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C~()roners,

deputy

coroners,

medical

examiners'

illvestigators; pronouncement of death under certain

c irCU.1l1.stances

. .HB 508 47

E c.i ito ria 1 rev i s ion s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1430 13

Firearms; certain offenses not applicable to elected

constitutional executive officers and members of the

General Assembly

. .SB 624 16

General Assembly; compensation and reimbursement of

lllember s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1368 29

Georgia Student Finance Authority; certain employees not

state employees or subject to merit system; employee

benef its

SB 641 24

Gifts to public employees by state government contractors;

disclosure reports to be filed with State Ethics

Cammi s s ion

. .SB 19 47

IJldemnification of certain employees; law enforcement

officer defined

. .HB 1152 48

Medical and physical fitness requirements for state

elllp1 oyees

. .SB 671 47

Personnel administration; veterans; new hires to be in

unclassified service; classified service employees to

remain as such on certain conditions

. .SB 635 48

Political activities of state employees in the classified

serv l ee

. .SB 584

48

Special elections to fill certain unexpired terms to be

held in conjunction with general election

HB 1318 26

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF--

~;ee "LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES"

PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM--

Military service credit

HB 590 49

PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION--

Motor carriers; unregulated motor carriers not subject to

prohibition against political campaign contributions

SB 667 26

Motor common and contract carriers; comprehensive revision

of laws regulating carriers; related provisions

HB 1152 48

Telecomnlunications services; devices for theft of

services; avoiding lawful charges; criminal penalties;

private right of action; seizure of devices

SB 597 49

~relemarketing and Internet activities; criminal acts

committed while engaged in; penalties

HB 1400

6

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Aggravated sodomy; marital relationship not a defense;

investigating law enforcement agency responsible for

cost of medical examination

SB 210 14

Statutory rape; minimum ten-year imprisonment where

perpetrator is 21 years of age or older

HB 1316 14

Statutory rape ; penalties

SB 210 14

H.EAL. PROPERTY--

Conununity association managers; licensing of. .HB 1525

46

Drug related activity occurring thereon; defined as a

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HB 1287 41

Hazar<ious waste; purchasers of real property; corrective

actions; limitation of liability for cleanup costs

HB 1227

8

Mortgage

lenders and brokers; audited financial

statements; indemnification; investigatory powers of

DeparLment of Banking and Finance; other provisions

SB 721

3

Real estate transfer tax; exemption for deeds resulting

from foreclosure sale

HB 1174 55

Recording of subdivisions of plats of land

HB 1613 10

Recording; superior court clerks; directive to implement

state-wide uniform automated information system for real

II'"

pro p e 1~ t Y r e cord s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H B 1 6 1 3 10

Residential community development districts; referendum on

sale of alcoholic beverages; filing of articles of

establishment; other provisions

HB 1222

2

Subdivisions of land; recording by clerk of superior court .. HB 1613 10

Title; time for ripening of certain tax deed titles by

prescription

HB 1587 54

REGENTS RETIREMENT PLAN--

Actuarial study date

. . . HB 173

53

Employer's contribution changed. . . . . . . HB 173

53

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS--

Insurance; exemption from certain taxes for certain

insurers of houses of worship

. . HB 1130 32

TaxatioTl; exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain

vans and buses owned by religious groups; subject to

J::-eferendum

. . HB 756 55

RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS--

District

Attorneys'

Retirement

System;

certain

restrictions on retired members repealed; benefits

suspended while serving in other office

HB 1088 52

District Attorneys' Retirement System; prior service as

assistant district attorney; creditable service

HB 1006 52

District Attorneys' Retirement System; spouses' benefit

coverage

. .SB

67

53

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; county department

of family and children services employees; creditable

service

HB 1070 50

EJnployees' Retirement System of Georgia; county employees

transferred to Department of Children and Youth SerVIces .. SB 435 50

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Bureau of

I s

nervvel.s.eteig.a. .ti.o.

n;
.

.

.

former
.....

.

narcotics
.....

.



agents;
......



.

cred
..

itable
.



HB

449

50

Elnployees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia

Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service; former

employees; creditable service

. . HB 1012 50

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Housing

an.d Finance Authority; former officers and employees;

creditable service

. .HB 978 49

Elllployees' Retirement System of Georgia; legislative

brancll; pr~or service as temporary full-time employee;

credi table service

. . HB 1046 49

Employees' RetLrement System of Georgia; North Georgia

MountaLns Authority; former officers and employees;

creditable service

HB 407 50

gnlployees' Retirement System of Georgia; optional

retirement allowances; dependent children

HB 244 49

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; service credit;

r e est a b 1 Ls hment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 852 49

Georgia FLremen's Pension Fund; service credit for members

WllO (~re also members of Peace Officers' Annuity and

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Benefit Fund

. . . . . . . . . . . . SB 163

Judges ()f the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia;

calculation of retirement benefits

HB 845

Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia;

dues for members h.aving 20 years of creditable service . . . . HB 845

~Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia;

secretary-treasurer retirement benefits increase

HB 896

Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia;

spouses' benefits; revocation of election; remarriage . . . . . HB 1015

Local retirement systems; powers; duties; state auditor

reports; investments; reinvestments

SB 698

Military service credit

HB 590

Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; membership for

certain investigators authorized

HB 958

Peace Officers' defined

Annuity

and

Benefit . . F. u. n. d. ;. . . p. e. a. c. e. . . o. .ff. i.c. e. r. .. HB

1152

Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; retired members;

enlployment; benefits

HB 1047

Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; service credit

for Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund

S8 163

Regents Retirement Plan; employer's contribution changed;

ac t uari a 1 s'tudy date

HB 173

Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; retirement benefit

option; monthly benefit increased

HB 773

Superior Court Judges Retirement System; disability after

-cen years of service as judge; partial benefits

HB 679

Superior Court Judges Retirement System; minimum age for

retirement; benefits; service

HB 506

Superior Court Judges Retirement System; prior service as

juvenile court judge; creditable service

HB 213

Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; absence due to

pregnancy; creditable service

SB 588

Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; calculation of

benefits for teachers employed by certain county school

s y s t e IIIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H B 9 6 3

Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; disability

retirement

HB 1025

Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; reestablishment of

service by former members who withdrew contributions

HB 586

Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; reinstatement

without payment of fee after break in service

HB 977

Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; retirement after 25

years of creditable service

HB 691

Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; inferior

courts; State Court of Richmond County

HB 782

Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; spouses'

benefits; period for contributions

HB 743

REVENUE AND TAXATION--

Ad valorem; conservation use property; family owned farm

entities

. . HB 1458

Ad valorem; county boards of tax assessors; subpoena

authority;

electronic

data processing systems;

appointment; term; vacancies

. . HB 1683

~d valorem; effective date of municipal annexation for

purposes of ad valorem taxation

. . HB 1192

Ad valorem; exemption for certain vans and buses used by

religious groups; subject to referendum

. . HB 756

Ad valorem; freeport exemption; applicability to

remanufacture of aircraft engines, engine parts, or

COlnponents

. .HB 667

Ad valorem; installment payments; when due

. . HB 1364

Ad valorem; motor vehicles and mobile homes; penalty for

failure to pay tax or make return ....................... . SB 280

Ad valorem; status of tax liability upon review; repeal of

provision applicable only in certain counties and

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Ad valorem; time for making returns; opening and closing

books in counties containing greater part of city with

population of more than 350,000

HB 1561

Ad valorem tax foreclosures; authority of municipality to

initiate judicial in rem proceeding

HB 1226

Agricultural equipment; exemption from sales and use tax

HB 1399

Aircraft engines, parts or components, remanufacture of;

applicability of freeport exemption to ad valorem

t.axation

HB 667

Ranks and savings and loans; comprehensive revision of

taxation provisions

HB 1638

C(~llection of taxes; income taxes; notice to debtors of

employers by electronic or facsimile transmission

HB 1586

Collection of taxes; sales and use tax; notice to debtors

of dealers by electronic or facsimile transmission

HB 1586

Confidential return information; release by commissioner

to other persons collecting delinquent tax liabilities

on behalf of the state

HB 1586

Corporations; allocation and apportionment of income

HB 1501

Department of Revenue; agents and enforcement officers;

retention of badges and weapons upon retirement

SB 394

Electronic transmission of returns, reports, and other

documents filed with certain tax payments

HB 1124

Excise tax on lodging accommodations; authority of

consolidated government to impose; rate of tax; use of

proceeds; effect of education sales tax

HB 1487

Excise tax on lodgil"lg accommodations; collection from

hotel or motel guests; other provisions

HB 1403

Excise tax on rental motor vehicles; imposition and levy

by counties and municipalities

HB 1319

Fees collected through tax amnesty program; retention by

department to defray cost of collecting delinquent taxes .. HB 1443

Financial institutions; comprehensive revision of taxation

provisions

HB 1638

Girl Scout cookies; exemption from sales and use taxation HB 1399

Hotels and other lodging accommodations, excise tax on;

authority of consolidated governments to impose; rate of

tax; effect of education sales tax

HB 1487

Hotels and other lodging accommodations, excise tax;

collection from hotel or motel guests; other provisions . . . HB 1403

Housing; exemption from taxation and special assessments

for low-income housing owned by for profit entity

HB 1355

Income tax; credits for water conservation facilities,

qualified water conservation investments, and certain

changes in ground water usage

HB 1589

I])COllle t.ax; employers' liability for payment of withheld

taxes; notice to debtors of employer by electronic or

facsimile transmission

HB 1586

Income tax; job tax credits

HB 1501

Income tax; manufacturing facilities in tier 1 counties;

tax credits for existing facilities

HB 1501

Income tax; retraining program tax credits

HB 1501

Intal"lgible personal property; certification of fixed

assessments; time for taxpayer objections

HB 1200

I)~tangible personal property tax repealed

HB

6

Intangible personal property tax repealed; effective

subject to approval of constitutional amendment;

supersedes HB 6 . . . HB 1101

Illternal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Code of 1986

defined

. .HB 1125

Motor vehicle ad valorem; exemption for certain vans and

buses owned by religious groups; subject to referendum . . . . HB 756

Motor vehicle and mobile home ad valorem; penalty for

failuLe to pay tax or make return

5B 280

Motor vehicles, rental; excise tax; authority of counties

alld ffil..lnicipalities to impose

HB 1319

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()ccupational taxes, administrative and regulatory fees;

exemption for disabled veterans, blind persons, and

vendol~s at tax-exempt agricultural fairs

. .HB 1155 57

(

Hest.ate transfer tax; exemption for deeds resulting from

:t()l:-ec losure sale

. .HB 1174 55

Sales and use tax; annual returns by dealers .... .HB 1586

53

Sales and use tax; annual return by dealers; notice to

debtors of dealers transnliss ion

by

electronic .

.

.

.

or
..

.

.

.

fa
..

c.

s.i.m. .i

l.e.

..

HB

1586

53

Sales and use tax; certain food items exempted;

applicability to certain local sales and use taxes;

p ]1a s e - i n per i 0 d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 265

57

Sales and use tax; exemption; sales to nonprofit licensed

i 11pat i e n t h 0 s pic e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1241 56

Sales and use tax; exemptions for agricultural machinery,

Girl Scout cookies, certain sales by elementary and

secondary schools

HB 1399 56

Sales alld use tax; exemptions for certain equipment and

machinery used for water conservation purposes

HB 1589 56

Sales and use tax; exemptions for sales of electricity,

primary material handling equipment, machinery used for

remanufacturing aircraft engines, parts, or components,

certain overhead materials sold to

government

contractors

. .HB 1501

56

Sales and use tax; special county 1 percent tax; time for

resnbmitting imposition question to voters

HB 1367 57

Sales al1d use tax; special county 1 percent tax; use of

proceeds for airport or public safety facilities; use

for solid waste disposal

HB 1399 56

Sales and use tax; various exemptions for certain sales

HB 1501 56

Sales alld use tax; vending machines; tax treatment and

reporting of sales

HB 1229 56

Sales and use tax levied by boards of education;

inlposition, levy, and collection in same manner as

special county 1 percent sales tax

HB 1399 56

SC]10ols, elementary and secondary; certain property sales

exempt- from sales and use taxation

HB 1399 56

Tax sales; ad valorem tax foreclosures; authority of

municipalities to initiate judicial in rem proceeding . . . . . HB 1226 54

Tax sales; land bank authorities; agreements between a

county and multiple cities in a county; foreclosure of

the right to redeem

-

SB 545 54

11ax sales; redemption price

HB 1486 54

Tax sales; time for ripening of certain tax deed titles by

1:'1 res c J_~ i P t ion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1 5 8 7 5 4

Unelnplo_yment benefits subject to taxation; notice to new

c"~_Laimn.nts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HB 1270 34

Vending machines; sales and use tax treatment and

reporting of sales

HB 1229 56

Water conservation facilities, investments, and equipment;

inCOllle tax c~redit; exenlption fronl sales and use tax

HB 1589 56

REVENUE, COMMISSIONER OF--

l\nnual

retu~-ns of sales and use taxes by dealers;

r u 1 e - n1 a kin 9 aut h 0 r i t y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1 5 8 6

53

Electronic data processing systems: provision for use by

county boards of tax assessors

HB 1683 55

F<....~es collected through tax amnesty program; retention by

department to defray cost of collecting delinquent taxes .. HB 1443 57

HE~port to Governor and General Assembly on revenues

received from taxation of financial institutions; due

lJe c em):..)e r 1, 1 9 9 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1 6 3 8 5 5

Rule-making authority; exceptions to prohibition against

~ale of distilled spirits and wine at price below cost .... HB 1625

2

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RlJRAL TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COUNCIL ON--

(~reated; fllembers; powers; duties

. .. SB 591

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31

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H.etail installment and home solicitation sales; sellers

and holders not liable for certain unintentional

violaLions; exclusive remedy

HB 1647

5

Sl\VANNAH STATE COLLEGE--

Center for Trade and Technology Transfer, School of

Business; Advisory Board created .. .SB 672

23

S(~H()OL.S- -

See "EDUCATION"

S(~I-Il)OL READINESS, OFFICE OF--

. . . . . . Created; assets

powers

and
..

du
.

t

i.e. s

;.

.

. . . . . . . transfer of employees and

....

. .SB

709

21

SECRETARY OF STATE--

<.:har i table sol ic i tations; reg istration of paid sol ici tors;

r t

e
o

p

o
d

rL
l.V

s
1.S.1

to
0n

Secretary of
d 1. rector

State;

delegation

of

authority . ... HB

840

46

Political activities of certain employees

. SB 584

48

Suggestion system; implementation by Secretary of State. ... HB 1803 61

SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION REVIEW BOARD--

Created; members; powers; duties

SB 53 41

SHERIFFS--

Fees for serving warrants and other papers not to be

assessed in domestic violence cases

HB 1569 11

Financial matters; return of statement of receipts and

disbursements to be accompanied by audit or financial

s t a t e 111e n t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 6 5 9

36

Sexually violent predators; registration requirements

SB 53 41

SI-fERIFFS' RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA--

Military service credit

. .HB 590

49

Heti.rement benef it option; monthly benef it increased . .HB 773 53

"SL.l\PP" SlJITS--

Acts of free speech or petitions to government for redress

of grievances; claims arising from; verified pleadings

requ i J.-ed

SB

1

5

S()CIAL SERVICES--

(~hild a]luse records; access by certain child advocacy

c~ e 11 t e r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 5 7 5

58

Child abuse registry; proceedings before Office of State

Administrative Hearings; appointment of counsel for

alleged child abuser who is a minor

SB 575 58

Child care facilities; toilets

HB 1211 58

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Children and youth services; delinquent or unruly children

committed to custody; notice of release to school

superintendent upon release from custody; religious

t

activities

HB 1370 58

Code revision; reenactment; corrections~

HB 1195

1

Family and Children Services, Division of; Georgia Council

for Welfare Administration established

HB 1328 57

Family and children services; child abuse registry

SB 575 58

Felony penalties for assisting escape, harboring,

hindering apprehension of, and providing contraband to

child committed to Department of Children and Youth

Services custody

HB 1197 13

Public assistance; eligibility; effect of funds or

property held in trust for a disabled person by a

c 0 mmu nit y t r u st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 5 1 0 30

Public assistance; fraud in obtaining benefits; effect on

eligibility; consent agreements; trial of felony

offenses upon accusation

SB 446 58

State hospitals; Division of Mental Health, Mental

Retardation, and Substance Abuse; itemized billing for

patien t care

HB 114 9 37

SOLID WASTE--

No permit for landfill near military bombing range

HB 1118

8

State-wide plan to reduce waste by 25 percent; mediation

process for municipal facilities; various other

provis ions

HB 148

8

Transportation from points of generation to handling or

processing facility; exemption from certain highway

weight limits

SB 591 31

S'l'A'rE COURTS--

Clerks; fees for certified copies of records provided to

solicitors and district attorneys for use in criminal

prosecutions

HB 1430 13

Solicitors; designation as solicitors-general; duties and

powers; qualifications; compensation; immunity; other

provisions

HB 1430 13

Solicitors; fees for certified copies of superior court or

state court records for use in criminal prosecution

HB 1430 13

STATE GOVERNMENT--

Acts of free speech or petitions to government for redress

of grievances; claims arising from; verified pleadings

required; privileged communications

SB

1

5

Appropriations; S.F.Y. 1996-97

HB 1265 62

Appropriations; supplemental; S.F.Y. 1995-1996

HB 1186 62

Code revision; reenactment; corrections

HB 1195

1

l~ommunity Affairs, Board of; membership; terms; quorum

HB 1419 60

t:ommunity Affairs, Department of; commissioner to serve as

executive director of Housing and Finance Authority;

transfer of employees

HB 1419 60

Community Affairs, Department of; designated as lead state

agency on recycling and municipal waste reduction;

funding from Solid Waste Trust Fund

HB 148

8

Community Affairs, Department of; transfer of certain

functions Homeless

relating

to

Housing

.

.T. .ru. .st.

.

Fund
.....

.

for
....

.

. t.h.e.

.

.HB

1419

60

Economy and efficiency, suggestions to improve; Awards

Committee; administration by Secretary of State;

responsibilities of state agencies

HB 1803 61

Games Commission, Georgia State; subsidiary nonprofit

corporations

SB 737 60

GeorgiaNet Authority; access to legislative information

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v i a t }1e I n t erne t; fee s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB

GeorgiaNet Authority; drivers' operating records; access

-t are Tl tal car compan i e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SB

Gifts to public employees by state government contractors;

disclosure reports to be filed with State Ethics

C0 mm iss ion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB

Golf Hall of Fame; application of nonprofit corporation

status; authorization to seek federal tax exempt status . . . HB

I-Iousing and finance authority;

members;

terms;

compensation; transfer of employees to Department of

Community Affairs; tax exemption; other provisions

HB

Language, official; English designated; use of official

language

SB

Lottery; definition of "educational purposes and programs"

for which net proceeds may be used; computer and

advanced technology training

5B

Meetings of state bodies by teleconference; notices

HB

Open meetings; meetings by teleconference; notices

HB

Payment by credit card, authorization of state entities

and political subdivisions to accept; certain terms and

conditions

HB

PlJbl ic lands; Georgia Land Trust created; purpose; powers

of trustee

SB

Public recor<;ls; inspection; fees for copying, searching,

or retrieving records

HB

Purchasing; electronic payment by state agencies

SB

P\lrchas lng by state agencies; supplies and equipment;

construction; comprehensive revisions

SB

Purchasing on open market during emergency declared by

Goverllor

,

. .HB

Symbols; official railroad museum; Central of Georgia

Railroad Shops Complex designated

. . SB

Symbols; square dancing designated the official folk dance

of Georg i a

. . HB

Treasury and Fiscal Services, Office of; Technology

Related Assistance Trust Fund for Individuals with

Dis a b j_ l i t i e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5B

1366 544
19 1327
1419 519
46 1366 1366
1591 674
1170 550 550 288 415
1519
510

STRATEGIC LAWSUITS AGAINST PUBLIC PARTICIPATION--

Acts of free speech or petitions to government for redress

of grievances; claims arising from; verified pleadings

required

5B

1

SUPERIOR COURT CLERKS' RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA--

Military service credit

HB 590

SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA--

Military service credit

. . . . . . . . . . . . H.B 590

SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES RETIREMENT SYSTEM--

nisabil~ty after ten years service as judge; partial

belIef its

HB 679

Mi 1 i tary service c redit

HB 590

Minimum age for retirement; benefits; service

HB 506

Prior service as juvenile court judge; creditable service HB 213

SlJPERIOR COURTS--

Clerks; fees for copies of certified records provided to district attorneys or solicitors
Clerks; filing of articles of establishment of residential community development districts
Clerks; recording of plats of subdivided land; fees;

HB 1430 HB 1222

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implementation of uniform automated information system

for p~-operty records

. .HB 1613 10

Clerks; return of statement of receipts and disbursements

to grand jury; to be accompanied by audit or financial

statenlent

. .SB 659 36

Clerks; storage of records at location other than

C 0 l-l r t 11.0 use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB 1761

11

C~reatiorl of new judgeships; applicability of county salary

supplements to new judges; notice of intent to introduce

legislation

SB 750 10

oa w son Count y ; terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S B 547 10

1,-

Frivolous appeals of decisions of state examining boards;

court's authority to order payment of costs and

attorneys fees

HB 1493 44

Judges' secretaries; compensation

HB 1218 10

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'1'1\ X 1\'1' I ON - -

See "REVENUE AND TAXATION"

TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF GEORGIA--

.~bsence due to pregnancy; creditable service

SB 588

7

Calculation of benefits for teachers employed by certain

county school systems.......

.

HB 963 50

IJisabil ity retirement

HB 1025 51

Military service credit

HB 590 49

Reestablishment of service by former members who withdrew

contributions

HB 586 51

Reinstatement without payment of fee after break in

s e rvice

HB 977 50

Retirement after 25 years of creditable service

HB 691 51

TELECOMMUNICATIONS--

Telemarketing and Internet activities; criminal acts

committed while engaged in; penalties

. . HB 1400

6

Theft of service, devices for; avoiding lawful charges;

criminal penalties; private right of action; seizure of

unlawful devices

. . SB 597 49

TEJ_,EVISION--

Judicial proceedings, televising, videotaping, or motion

picture filming of; factors to be considered; contempt

powers of courts

HB 966 12

'l'C)R'llS --

Acts of free speech or petitions to government for redress

of grievances; claims arising from; verified pleadings

l::-equired

SB

1

5

Libel and slander; certain communications privileged

SB

1

5

TRADE SECRETS--

Definition of "trade secret"; amended

SB 316

6

TRIAL JUDGES AND SOLICITORS RETIREMENT FUND--

Inferior courts; State Court of Richmond County Military service credit Spouses' benefits; period for contributions

HB 782 52 HB 590 49 HB 743 52

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See "WI~LLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES"

Bill

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UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION--

Benefit amount; state-wide reserve ratio; benefit

experience and variations from standard rate

HB 1375 34

Disqualification based on violation of drug policy;

burdens of proof and presumptions; effect of drug or

alcohol test used to prove violation

HB 1270 34

Employer contribution; payment s

rate;

time

limit

.

.

fo
..

r.

.

.

v
.

o

luntary .......

.

HB

1270

34

Notice to new claimants on taxation of benefits

. . . . . . . HB 1270 34

r:raxatioll of benefits; notice to new claimants

. . . . . . . HB 1270 34

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VESSELS--

See "WATERS OF THE STATE, PORTS, AND WATERCRAFT"

VETERANS--

Guardians of beneficiaries of u.S. Department of Veterans

Affairs; appointment, compensation, other provisions

SB 596 -29

License plates for Pearl Harbor veterans; repeal of

additional annual fee

HB 522 39

License plates; transfer of certain special license plates

issued to veterans

. .SB 280 38

Occupational taxes, administrative and regulatory fees;

exemption for disabled veterans

. .HB 1155 57

State employment; consideration of veterans status in

filling unclassified positions

. .SB 635 48

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WATERS OF THE STATE, PORTS, AND WATERCRAFT--

Boating safety zones; certain restrictions on operation of

watercraft not applicable to vessels engaged in certain

act 1' V.l t '1e s

. .SB 604 62

Hazardous areas; designation by commissioner of natural

resources; certain recreational activities prohibited . . . . . HB 1160 62

Life preservers; number to be carried on vessels; children

under ten to wear on moving vessels

HB 1160 62

Registration of vessels; private registration agents' fees .. HB 1161 62

Vessels; equipment with personal flotation devices;

linlited exception for games of Olympiad and Paralympiad ... HB 1228 62

WEAPONS--

See "FIREARMS"

WELFARE ADMINISTRATION, GEORGIA COUNCIL FOR--

Established; purposes; membership

HB 1328 57

WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES--

Administration of estates; comprehensive revision of

provisions ... .HB 1030

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Administration, dispensing with; comprehensive revision of

provisions. _

HB 1030 62

Adlninistrators; comprehensive revision of provisions

HB 1030 62

Cc)dicils, self-proved; who affidavit may be made before;

for.nl c)f affidavit

HB 1234 62

l)escent and distribution; comprehensive revision of

provisions

HB 1030 62

Esch.eat of estates

HB 1030 62

ExecutoJ:s; comprehensive revision of provisions

HB 1030 62

F<.)rnlS ad.opted pursuant to Uniform Probate Court rules

HB 1030 62

General provisions; comprehensive revision

HB 1030 62

Intestacy; comprehensive revision of provisions

HB 1030 62

Intestacy; deceased intestate depositors of financial

institutions; payment of checks; disbursement of

deposits; affidavit from claimant

SB 721

3

Illvestments, sales, and conveyances; comprehensive

revis_ion of provisions

HB 1030 62

Missing persons and persons believed to be dead;

administration of estate; comprehensive revision of

provisions

HB 1030 62

Probate; comprehensive revision of provisions

HB 1030 62

Self-proved wills and codicils; who affidavit may be made

before; form of affidavit

HB 1234 62

Simultaneous Death Act, Uniform; comprehensive revision .of

provisions

HB 1030 62

'rJ_~ustees; compensation; bonds; sales by trustees

HB 1030 62

1~rusts; investments; standard of care of trustee; types of

investments; obligations of the U.s. Government; other

provisions

HB 1030 62

'r:t.~usts; spendthrift provisions in community trusts for the

benefit of disabled persons

SB 510 30

Wills; comprehensive revision of provisions

HB 1030 62

Wills, self-proved; who affidavit may be made before; form

of af.(idavit

HB 1234 62

Year's support; comprehensive revision of provisions

HB 1030 62

WORKERS' COMPENSATION--

See "LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS" and "INSURANCE"

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

. . Powers, police; access to and

adoption of ordinances; use of facilities

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Annexed property

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HB 1231 37

Procedure; minimum of ten minutes per side at hearing on

local government's proposed zoning decision

HB 1203 37

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