-- - - - -- -- - - - ~- - .- ~ --- -=-- - _.- ---- --- ----- -- --. - --- --- ------ --- - -- --_?"_~ ~.----_. Gf, . l - Li. ! (..~...".. }(~~cl .4 "L.- .4- ! ~~ . SUMMARY OF \crill GENERAL T ATUTES ENACTED AT THE 1 996 SESSION OF THE 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 --2 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 =-S=E=-N:.=."A=-=T=E=-=B,-=IL=LS_ ~ _ PREFILED SIGNEDIVETOED INTRODUCED PASSED NOT INTRO. BY THE GOVERNOR Pending from the 1995 Session Introduced during 1996 Session Generals Passed . . . . . . . . . 104 Locals Passed . -3.Q Total Passed . 144 328 33 2 310 111 .J! 638 144 2 33 00 105 ----fi 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 SIGNEDIVETOED INTRODUCED ADOPTED N~O~T~INTR~~O~.!!-------=B:.....=Y!:--T~HE~~G~Olace 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. -2- 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 -3- 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 -4- 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. -5- 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. -6- 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. expend 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. -7- TITLE 12 (continued) 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. Veto No. 30; HB 148 This Act extensively r. i/n~/e[.~-~_f..'..--.-d.v~ - .j,.~..\..G1:/~,..t~ ',Chap~er. r 'r .'1 ,.. ". . ~~l 12-8. The Act provides tJ:tat. no W1 thl...n permit. shall be two ml...les of .o'~~p~ fo c .~,=-at.1..tD ~.:.ia"uin,iPliJr~l: :s! ;~dEtlfarl~ly;; r e s t ~id w 1cted a sat 71 r l andfill space. located The Act provides that in certain ~iFc~st tic ~ ,t~afnunli;:c~ ality having a population less than 1, 500 must ',' alt~ ,.:e '. \g~ Jti!i~~io: of the county governing lR n f'; authority to construct a I" ndlf-i=P1 . it ,. .. \:-he-' bnlnicipal corporate limits. (~ l'rr~:-f-'"ZN] O=:-'-,.' --; J3 /~ r.--::'~ iHSfii ~~ fL;:'1 rhe Act amends O. C G. A. . c.. ., - .~'~' L~:~"'i1 L.;~::~.J 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 -8- 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 -9- 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. -10- 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. -11- 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. -12- ,- 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, ~13- 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 -14- ~-- . 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 -15- 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 n. ~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 -16- 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 -17- TITLE 16 (continued) 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 -18- TITLE 17 (continued) 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 -19- TITLE 19 (continued) 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 ~ 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. continue 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. -20- TITLE 19 (continued) 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. shall Human Trust '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. and and "county board the board of 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 -21- TITLE 20 (continued) 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. 'rhis ~ f~ !~.ent <;f;q~:ddiJns'~of .'.. ". e~~.Y!""r:-N.' e..-J. .'. ,25 "_'. ; .,~-~ ,52-1 '" f-"~ Act provides that t .. ':;,"1 ot-:! e1igib1e students who r!1::J Aail\r~erpt~hdeese~a1~f ~0soch~amal ~lsl~c~hmsotaogk1~eC~sthy~~setie:fmin"Se~~~'.:~~:.eiJ.:n~.-_e:;.o~.,.r~Om~~".;, aa1=-J',.qf,~q ~:?01 _ !,,'>,-I,. p~.'Ol._ar..c> Jetmhee nt of Deaf, l::::j such students or the At1anta 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 -22- TITLE 20 (continued) for Professional Teaching Standards. The Act amends o.e.G.A. Sections o.e.G.A. Section 20-2-212.2. E.ffective July 1, 1996. 20-2-160 and 20-2-161 and enacts 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. .' Vtf0 B .-.No,-.-~2.,6 ;,.-,.:~ ,-7.1..0 -.- ..- 'rhis crossroa~.~(:~~~er lti!~.~eki~~.:~oo~l'~ a~d Act allows ".0 c . . '. c.:. ' ~ ". . ... ok I ... .\ I .- . .. .......i . ~ ., .;,. . ogram staff students from local school systems t }J1a ..c :>Jat{E!, tljJ1:..,..6t!a:ff.~ ~evelopment and youth f3P. lea."d~r.ShiP program~ c:n. the .~ ut,111ze campus facl11t.l..eS a P~....:.~f;.~a0...'~..::..t~_~:..~..~~.'..p~~~J~:"9:,. irPf1.m:~~.}~tct~.h1.O.Cv:.l1...tf.c1.:.res. the Deaf and to rh.e Act enacts a.C.G.A. S t l ~ 2- .;f/.c,.-,-..,_J ...-.-....-. 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. -23- TITLE 20 (continued) 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. -24- TITLE 21 (continued) 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. -25- TITLE 21 (continued) 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 -26- TITLE 24 (cont~nued) 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 -27- TITLE 26 (continued) 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 -28- TITLE 27 (continued) cast. net. The Act enacts O.e.G.A. Sect~on 27-4-132.1. Effective February 7, 1996. 'J' I'I'L,E 28 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 -29- TITLE 30 (continued) 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 -30- TITLE 31 (continued) changes certain health care data reporting, analysis, and dissemination requirements. ( 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 -31- TITLE 32 (continued) 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, SY.;..--r-r---2it, 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. -32- 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 -33- ~ . . ._ ..,~ .~~A. 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. -34- 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. I ~ 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 -35- TITLE 35 (continued) 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 -36- TITLE 36 (continued) 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 -37- 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 t.C) a commanding of f icer' s authority to administer nonj udic ial and 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, reimbursement, and 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 '['his 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 -38- TITLE 40 (continued) hOllles. 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. , The Act amends a.C.G.A. Section 40-2-85. ~ 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. -39- 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. This Act relates to l . '. v. " ~9~ dercnce-,{.~ 3,.~~t-3j ~~"l yf/t...r1rs!: ll li ce n se s and instruction L J examination or eyesight te tt.:. a ".' t h ;h~r~~~n:m1enl~ ~eg~~. ~~A~e~ . . ~ :~:. is~. a.)i. ~'1 4:'- 5 --.:.\ t'"."~:I /.:: q.nly ~,.."1:""J i. f<:>'lf ~J the time remaining on 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. -40- 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 -41- 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 ~ 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. -42- 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 ~. 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. -43- 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 -44- 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. -45- 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. the 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 -46- 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. provl. sl.ons unlicensed to impound TI'rr-lE 45 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. -47- 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 Q.f ./ s taI)c.g~ ...... .pe:r;Alt.!=- t.~d and prohibited pol i t ical 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 conflict with the perfor'" n :', 0 ' -r"-' '; '." '.~ aI's official duties as a 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. rr I 'rJ-JE 4 6 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 -48- TITLE 46 (cont~nued) 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 -49- TITLE 47 (continued) 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. ( 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 -50- TITLE 47 (continued) 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 -51- TITLE 47 (continued) 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. the 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' -52- TITLE 47 (continued) 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 -53- TITLE 48 (continued) 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. to for in 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. for of a the city Act 839; HB 1364 This Act revises the procedures and conditions regarding the payment of ad valorem taxes in installments. -54- TITLE 48 (continued) 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. and 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. -55- TITLE 48 (continued) 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 I ~ 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. machine 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. -56- TITLE 48 (continued) 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. nefor~NO.C;~lJ ;/-f!I~ (l-1I(J3f:--~ .\~~ This Act. makes substan arld collect.l.on of the hotel ~: ..,np t.~r~r~tn t..~.~.s rtb' !; !. :tli~, Jro~~sions .... '. regarding the levy The Act amends O.C.G.A. S t\~~:-'-~\.J:1.,~!'-13-53. 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. -57- TITLE 49 (continued) 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 ~ 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 -58- TITLE 50 (continued) 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 -59- TITLE 50 (continued) 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. -60- TITLE 50 (continued) 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. -61- TITLE 50 (continued) 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. -62- O.C.G.A. INDEX 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 -63- Bill Pa~ 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 . - Code 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 f ormerly and 7-1 1, Arti 7-1-6 -627-, cle 2 , 25; amend repealed. Part 20, ed. en a c t e d . .SB .SB .SB 492 492 492 3 3 3 l" 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 -64- -'- 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 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 Code 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 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 ~388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1388 1224 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 Pa~ 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -65- Bill Pa~ Code Section 12-3-314.1; amended. .HB 1195 1 Code (~c.)cle Code C-)de Code Section Sectio'rI Section Section Section 12-3-400; amended. 12-3-470; amended. 12-3-483; amended. 12-3-524.1; enacted. 12-4-44; amended. . .HB .HB .HB .SB .HB 1195 1195 1195 588 1195 1 1 1 7 1 Code Section 12-4-46; amended. .HB 1195 Code Section 12-4-73; amended. .HB 1195 1 1 r C:clcl:e Code Code {~ode Code C:ode Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Section Section Section Section Section 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. .. .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 n 1 1 2, 2-6-80; Chapte r a me 6, nded. Arti c l e 2 , 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 -66- Bill 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 -67- 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 Pa~ 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 6 13 15 15 15 15 1 15 1 16 14 16 16 16 13 16 16 16 13 14 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 1 1 1 17 14 17 17 17 17 17 13 18 17 17 17 17 14 -68- Bill Pa~ 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 -69- 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 Pa~ 21 23 1 1 23 23 23 22 1 21 23 23 23 1 1 1 23 1 23 23 24 24 24 24 1 24 24 24 24 24 24 23 24 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 25 25 25 25 25 24 26 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 24 25 25 25 26 24 26 25 25 -70- Bill 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 Pa~ 25 25 25 25 25 26 25 26 25 26 25 25 25 25 26 24 24 1 1 1 7 26 26 27 18 4 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 20 28 28 28 28 28 -71- Bill Pag~ 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 1655 1195 1195 1195 1195 1283 1420 1195 1195 1195 1420 1195 1420 1575 1575 844 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 1195 554 554 1195 591 1195 1243 1243 591 591 1243 1195 1689 586 1195 1689 1689 1195 1243 1195 1195 1404 1195 1398 1398 1398 1404 1130 1404 1404 1398 1404 1195 1404 1404 1195 1338 1338 1338 1338 1338 1404 1404 1404 1404 227 Pa~ 30 1 1 1 1 30 30 1 1 1 30 1 30 31 31 31 1 1 1 1 1 1 31 31 1 31 1 31 31 31 31 31 1 31 32 1 31 31 1 31 1 1 32 1 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 1 32 32 1 33 33 33 33 33 32 32 32 32 20 -73- Bill Pa~ 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 32 32 32 35 32 33 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 -74- Bill Pag~ 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 Pa~ 1 18 39 18 40 39 39 40 39 20 40 20 39 18 39 39 39 39 40 40 40 40 38 38 38 40 35 13 40 40 40 1 1 13 40 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 -76- 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 1525 1525 227 1195 1525 1195 1525 1525 1195 1525 227 1195 1525 1525 1525 1525 1525 1525 1525 351 1195 1195 1272 1195 1272 1430 1195 1195 1195 1030 1030 1195 1195 19 671 671 671 671 671 671 1318 1430 1430 1195 1368 1152 508 635 635 584 635 1454 584 584 1152 597 597 597 1152 1152 1152 1152 1152 1152 1152 1152 1152 Pa~ 46 46 20 1 46 1 46 46 1 46 20 1 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 1 1 46 1 46 13 1 1 1 62 62 1 1 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 26 13 13 1 29 48 47 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 49 49 49 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 -78- Bill Pag~ 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 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 50 50 {:()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 6 1125 1586 1124 53 53 56 55 53 53 54 Code l:ode Code Section 48-4-42; amended. .HB Section 48-4-48; amended. Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 4 , amended. .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 -79- Bill Pa~ 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 -81- 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 -82- Bill HB 1030 HB 1234 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 HB 1030 Pa~ 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 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 -83- SUBJECT MATTER INDEX Bill Pa~ - A- 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 -84- Bill Pag~ 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 -85- Bill 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" Pag~ 2 62 62 8 4 37 30 54 7 58 - B- 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 -86- Bill Pag~ 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:cxually 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 Pa~ 58 40 19 43 41 14 26 - D- 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. .a. g. e. n. .c.ie. s. ;. . . e . l.e. c. t.r.o.n. i.c. . . pa .. y . m. .e.n.t . . . a. n. d . . .SB 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 -98- Bill Pag~ 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 -99- - Bill Pa9.:. 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 ado .P t n. . . .SB j_ 0 a 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 -100- Bill 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 542 Pags: 18 28 41 28 45 - E- EDUCATION-- 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 -101- Bill Pa~ 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 0 .HB 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 -102- Bill Pag~ 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 fo . r. . u . s. e. . i.n. . p. u. r. g. i.n.g. .v. o. .te. r. . r . e. g. .is. t.r.a. t.i.o.n. . .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 -103- Bill 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 Pag~ 38 1 50 50 50 50 49 49 49 50 49 49 27 34 8 7 7 8 8 8 61 6 8 31 8 7 8 -104- 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 Pag~ 47 26 27 18 58 7 26 - F- 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 -105- Bill 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 Pag~ 28 28 28 28 20 28 28 28 5 - G- 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 -106- Bill Pa~ 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; -107- Bill 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 1030 1030 339 596 pag~ 62 62 21 29 - H- 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 -108- Bill Pa~ 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 -109- Bill 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 53 844 210 1328 Pa~ 34 28 41 31 14 57 -I- 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 . r.s.o. n. s. . f.o. u. nd .. not .... . guilty ...... by ... . r.e.a.s.o.n. .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 -110- Bill 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 Pag~ 33 23 33 32 32 40 40 32 33 33 35 35 34 32 34 6 15 6 6 -J- \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 -111- Bill Use of juvenile court records in setting bail, plea negotiations, and sentencing in felony cases. .SB 539 Pag~ 11 - K- -L- 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 -112- Bill Pag~ requirements . .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 -113- B~ll 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 5B 46 Pa~ 36 59 58 4 28 36 43 61 14 36 49 14 35 4 57 54 57 37 37 23 - M- MAGISTRATE COURTS-- 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 -114- Bill license to be issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 1580 Stlrnalue from prev ious marr iage , use of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB 6 9 5 Pa<;@. 20 20 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 -115- for sale at unlicensed facilities 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 Pa~ 46 18 18 18 39 39 40 40 20 18 40 13 38 39 5 35 39 5 40 40 38 39 48 40 38 38 40 40 35 40 -116- Bill .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 Pa~ 54 36 37 1 4 18 26 27 30 36 21 42 29 46 37 59 58 4 28 36 43 61 49 40 4 54 37 7 -117- Bill - N- 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 1583 1655 280 Pa~ 41 30 30 46 o- 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 - p- PARTNERSHIPS, LIMITED-- 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 -118- Bill Pa~ 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 -119- Bill 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 1291 1322 1030 596 15 8 0 1467 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; 779 779 1582 1155 840 1195 Pag~ 20 28 9 6 34 11 62 29 20 9 36 43 43 43 43 43 43 44 44 44 57 46 1 -120- Bill 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 584 1454 1195 Pa~ 44 45 57 13 53 44 20 46 21 45 24 46 46 45 46 20 20 46 46 45 45 45 45 46 1 62 48 48 1 -121- Bill Pag~ circulnstances . .HB 1655 30 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 - Q- - R- Hl\PE-- 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 -122- Bill Pag~ nuisance HB 1287 41 Hazar