Journal of the Senate of the State of Georgia at the regular session commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 10th, 1955 and adjourned February 18, 1955

JOURNAL
OF THE
SENATE
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
AT
THE REGULAR SESSION
Commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January lOth, 1955 and adjourned February 18, 1955
1955 LONGINO & PORTER, !NC.
HAPEVILLE, GA.

OFFICERS
OF THE
STATE SENATE 1955-1956
PRESIDENT

G. EVERETT MILLICAN__________________________________President Pro Tern
FULTON COUNTY

LAMONT SMITH ----- _--- ___ ---- ----- _________________ Assistant Secretary
TATTNALL COUNTY
ERIC HOLMES_____________________________________ -------------------- Reading Clerk
FULTON COUNTY

REBECCA CAUSEY... ------------------------------------------------- Journal Clerk
COBB COUNTY
ANN DUNCAN_____ ______ _ _____ ------ ____ ______ _ ___ Calendar Clerk
FULTON COUNTY

ZACK D. CRAVEY, JR. __ _

---- ---- ----------- -----Messenger

FULTON COUNTY

FRANK BLANKENSHIP. ___

_ _---- ------------ __ Message Clerk

FULTON COUNTY

HENRY CASTLEMAN ___ _____ -------------- ____________________ Doorkeeper
FULTON COUNTY

Senate Journal
REGULAR SESSION
Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Mondqr, Jan:uary 10, 1955.
The senators-elect of the General Assembly of Georgia for the Jmtr 19551958 met pursuant to law in the Senate Chamber at 10 o'clock this da:r and were called to order by Lieutenant Governor S. Marvm Griffin, president of the Senate.
The invocation was offered by Rev. Wyatt R. Gilbert, pastor of Lavonia Baptist Church, Lavonia, Georgia.
The following communication from the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, secretary of state, certifying the senators-elect in the general election of 1951 was received and read:
Department of State Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State Atlanta 3, Georgia
January G, 1Sii5
Honorable S. l\Iarvin Griffin Lieutenant-Governor State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Sir:
I am transmitting herewith the names of the Senators elected in the general election held November I, 1954, to represent the various Districts in the General Assembly for the :rears 1Dii5 and 1956, as the same appear from the consolidation of returns of said election which ate of file in this office.
Yours very truly,
Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State.

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State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State

I, Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify, that the one page of typewritten matter hereto attached contains a true and correct copy of the names of the Members of the Senate of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, elected in the general election held the second
day of November, 1954, as the same appears from the consolidated returns of said election, which returns are of file in this office, the number of the Senatorial District being given opposite the name of the Senator elected from said District.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this sixth day of January, in
the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the One Hundred and Seventy-
ninth.

(Seal)

Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State.

SENATORS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ELECTED IN THE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2, 1954.

District Counties

Name

1st 2nd 8rd 4th
lith 6th
'lth 8th 9th
lOth 11th 12th lath 14th 15th
18th 17th 18th 19th 2oth 21st
22nd 23rd
24th 25th 26th 2'lth 28th

CHATHAM, Effingham ----~--------------------------Owen H. Page, Jr. BRYAN, Mcintosh, Liberty ----------------------------Chas. F. Warnell BRANTLEY, Wayne, Long ........ -----~------ _____Joseph Barney Strickland CHARLTON, Glynn, Camden .. ---------------------------Alva J. Hopldns, Jr.
WARE, Atkinson, Clinch -------------------------------- .. W. .K. Ponsell ECHOLS, Lowndes, Lanier ............ ____________ ... J. L. Wetherington
THOMAS, Grady, Mitchell ........--------------------- Lawson Neel DECATUR, Seminole, Miller_________________________________ Reuben M. Reynolds CALHOUN, Early, Baker__________________ ........... Charles E. Dews
LEE, Dougherty, Worth----------------------------- ________ James M. McBride RANDOLPH, Terrell, Clay------------- ------------N.C. Coffin QUITMAN, Stewart, Webster-----------------__ .Thomas Toms MACON, Schley, Sumter ..... -------------------- ...........A. Cullen Richardson BLECKLEY, Dooly, Pulaski--------- .................... James M. Dykes MONTGOMERY, Wheeler, Toombs _____ --------- ___ Walter B. Morrison
LAURENS, Treutlen, Emanuel ------------ ........W. Herschel Lovett JENKINS, Screven, Burke -------------------------------Walter Harrison JEFFERSON, Richmond, Glascock ........ ------ ... M. Brinson Jones WARREN, Taliaferro, Greene ----------- ............ E. Doughty Ricketson BALDWIN, Hancock, Washington......................Arnold Parker JOHNSON, Jones, Wilkinson_____________________________.... Francis F. Shurling MONROE, Butts, Lamar.......~------------------------J .Kimball Zellner CRAWFORD, Peach, Taylor_ ..... _________ . ____ W. T. Jones
MUSCOGEE, Chattahoochee, Marion ............... Howell Hollis HARRIS, Upson, Talbot ________ ---------------------------William Burton Steis SPALDING, Clayton, Fayette..---------~........ E. Girdean Harper JAC.KSON, Barrow, Oconee------------------------------- Willis Neal Harden MORGAN, Jasper, Putnam ----------------------E. Roy Lambert

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District Counties

Name

29th 30th
31st 32nd 33rd 34th

COLUMBIA, Limroln, M:eDuffie_.______________ Edpr D. Clary, Jr. MADISON, Elbert, Hart...._____________________________________ A. F. Seagraves
STEPHENS, Habersham, Franklin~---------------- Dr. C. L. Ayers LUMPKIN, Dawson, White ~--------------Arthur E. Housley HALL, Forsyth, Banks......_____________________________________ Howard T. Overby DeKALB, Gwinnett, Rockdale _____________ A. Mell Turner

35th WALTON, Henry, Newton ---------------------Eugene Kelly 36th COWETA, Meriwether, Pike................................. D. B. Blalock 37th CARROLL, Troup, Heard..________________________ Marvin C. Hoop

38th PAULDING, Haralson, Polk~------------------B. M:. Jones 39th DOUGLAS, Cobb, Cherokee....................................Glen Florence
40th TOWNS, Union, Rabun.....-------------------W K. Dean
41st GILMER, Pickens, Fannin_____________ Charles E. Waters

42nd 43rd

BARTOW, Chattooga, WHITFIELD, Gordon,

FMlouyrdra-y--.-_--_-_--_-_--_--_-_--_--_-_--_-_--_--_--c--.JeEffrenrseosnt

L. Davis McDonald

44th DADE, Walker, Catoosa....__________________ John H. Wilkins

45th 46th

IPRIEWRICNE, ,BBenacoHni,ll,CTofeflefea_ir_.._..._.._..._.._..._..._.._..._.._..._..._.._..._..To.illWm.aRn aPualuerlskon

47th COLQUITT, Tift, Turner_______________ Dorsey R. M:atthews

48th CRISP, Dodge, Wilcox.............................................J. W. Mann 49th EVANS, Bulloch, Candler_________________T. J. Wood

50th OGLETHORPE, Clarke, Wilkes__________ Qeorge B. Brooks

51st TWIGGS, Houston, Bibb --------------------------------------Homer L. Chance 5523nrdd FBURLOTOOKNS,-B--er-r-i-e-n-, -C-o-o-k-_-_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_GH.. EBv. eGreatrtreMttillican

54th JEFF DAVIS, Tattnall, Appling........................... Lawton R. Ursrey

The Senaton--eleet presented themselves at the secretary's desk as their districts and names were called and Honorable Joe Quillian, Judge of the Court of Appeals, administered to them the oath of office.

Lieutenant-Governor Griffin presented to the Senate Lieutenant-GovernorEleet Ernest Vandiver, who addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous eonsent that the senators claim the seats as presently occupied for the entire session, and the consent was granted.

The president announced that the next order of business was the- election of the president pro tempore. Senator Turner of the 34th nominated Senator Everett
IVIilliean of the 52nd and the nomination was seeonded by Senators Harrison of the 17th and Riehardson of the 13th.

On the eleetion of Senator Millican as president pro tempore, the ayes were 53, nays 0, and Senator Millican was declared duly elected.

The president appointed as a committee to escort the president pro tempore elect to the president's stand; Senators Turner of the 34th, Harrison of the 17th, and Richardson of the lith.

Upon being presented to the Senate by the president, the president pro

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tempore addressed the members in appreciation of his election as president pro tempore.

The president announced the next order of business was the election of a secretary of the Senate. Senator Millican of the 52nd nominated Honorable George D. Stewart of :Fulton County. The nomination was seconded by Senator Overby of the 33rd.

On the election of Honorable George D. Stewart as Secretary of the Senate, the ayes were 54, nays 0, and Honorable George D. Stewart was declared duly elected.

The president appointed as a committee to escort the secretary to the president's stand: Senator Millican of the 52nd, Overby of the 33rd and Reynolds of the 8th.

Upon being presented to the members of the Senate by the president, the secretary addressed the Senate, expressing his appreciation of the honor conferred upon him.

The president administered the oath of office to Secretary George D. Stewart and to assistant secretary, Lamont Smith.

The president announced the next order of business was the election of a messenger. Senator Turner of the 84th nominated Honorable Zaek D. Cravey, Jr., of Fulton County, and the nomination was seconded by Senator Paulk of the
45th.

On the election of Honorable Zack D. Cravey, Jr., as messenger, the ayes were 54, nays 0, and Honorable Zack D. Cravey, Jr., was declared duly elected.

The president appointed as a committee to escort Mr. Cravey to the president's stand the following Senators: Senator Turner of the 34th, Paulk of the 45th and Page of the 1st.

The president presented Mr. Cravey to the Senate, and he responded with expression of appreciation for the honor he had received.

The president announced the next order of business was the election of a doorkeeper.

Senator Millican of the 52nd nominated Honorable Henry Castleman of Fulton County.

Senator Roop of the 37th seconded the nomination and moved that the nomination he closed and the motion prevailed.

On the election of Henry Castleman as doorkeeper, the ayes were 53, nays 0, and Honorable Henry Castleman was declared duly elected.
The president appointed as a committee to escort the doorkeeper to the president's stand Senators Millican of the 52nd and Roop of the 37th.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 1. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution that the rules of the 1953-1954 session of the Senate of the State of Georgia be adopted as the rules for the 1955 session of the Senate of the State of Georgia.

SR 2. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution that the secretary of the Senate be instructed to notify the House that the Senate has organized and is ready for transaction of business.

SR 3. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution that a committee of five be appointed to notify His Excelcellency, the Governor, that the General Assembly has convened and organized, in regular session and is ready for the transaction of business.
The president appointed on the part of the Senate as a committee:

Senators Warnell of the 2nd, Nee! of the 7th and Harrison of the 17th.
SR 4. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution that the Senate and House meet in joint session in the hall of the House of Representatives at 10 :00 a.m., on January 11, 1955, for the purpose of canvassing and publishing the election returns and declaring the results thereof for Governor, Lieutenant-Governor and Constitutional Officers.
The president appointed on the part of the Senate as tellers: Senators Chance of the 51st and Dews of the 9th.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:
HR 1. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives that the clerk of the House be instructed to notify the Senate that the House has organized by the election of Hon. Marvin E. Moate, of Hancock County, as speaker, and Joe Boone, as clerk, and is now ready for the transaction of business.

HR 2. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, that a committee of five, three to be named by the Speaker of the House,

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and two by the President of the Senate, be appointed to notify His Excellency, The Governor, that the General Assembly has convened in regular session and is ready for the transaction of business.

The Speaker has appointed as a committee on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit:

Messrs. Callier of Talbot, Stevens of Marion and Land of Wilkinson.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the
following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SR 1.
SR 2.
SR 3.
SR 4. Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chairman.

The following resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution notifying the Senate that the House has organized by the election of Hon. Marvin E. Moate of Hancock County as Speaker and Joe Boone, as Clerk, and is now ready for the transaction of business.

HR 2. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, that a committee of five, three to be named by the Speaker of the House, and two by the president of the Senate, be appointed to notify His Excellency, the Governor, that the General Assembly has convened in regular session and is ready for the transaction of business.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:45 tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 9:45 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, January 11, 1955

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president pro tempore.

Prayer and scripture reading was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Overby of the 33rd reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings has been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to wit:

HR 5. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution providing for a joint session of the House and Senate in the hall of the House at 10:00 o'clock A. M. on January 11, 1955 for the purpose of canvassing and publishing the election returns and for the appointment of tellers on the part of the House and Senate.

The Speaker has appointed as tellers on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to wit: Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Willingham of Cobb and Sheffield of Brooks.

HR 6. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution that a joint committee of the House and Senate be appointed to confer with the present Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and with the Governor-elect and the Lieutenant Governor-elect, to arrange for the inauguration of the Governor-Elect Marvin Griffin, and the Lieutenant Governor-elect, Ernest Vandiver.
The Speaker has appointed as a committee on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit: Messrs. Massee of Baldwin, Todd of Glascock, Flynt of Taliaferro, Frier of Ware, Hawkins of Screven, Kennedy of Turner and Roughton of Washington.
HR 7. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution that a joint committee of the House and Senate be appointed to escort the incoming and retiring Governor, and the Lieutenant Governor, to the scene of the joint session of the General Assembly for the purpose of inaugurating the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

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The Speaker has appointed as a committee on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit:
Messrs. Upshaw of Bartow, Cloud of Decatur, Terrell of Decatur, Cocke of Terrell and Matheson of Hart.
HR 8. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution providing for a joint session of the House and Senate for the purpose of inaugurating the governor-elect and lieutenant governor-elect.
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:
SR 3. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution providing for the appointment of a committee to notify his Excellency, the Governor, that the General Assembly has convened and organized, in regular session, and is ready for the transaction of business.

The Speaker has appointed as a committee on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit:
Messrs. Stevens of Marion, Callier of Talbot and Land of Wilkinson.
SR 4. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A resolution to provide for a joint session for the purpose of canvassing and publishing the election returns and for the appointment of tellers.
The Speaker has appointed as tellers on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit:
Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Sheffield of Brooks and Willingham of Cobb.
The following resolutions of the House were read and adopted :
HR 5. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution providing for a joint session of the House and Senate in the hall of the House at 10:00 o'clock a.m. on January 11, 1955 for the purpose of canvassing and publishing the election returns and for the appointment of tellers on the part of the House and Senate.

HR 6. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution that a joint committee of the House and Senate be appointed to confer with the present Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and with the Governor-Elect and the Lieutenant Governor-Elect, to arrange for the inauguration of the Governor-Elect Marvin Griffin, and the Lieutenant Governor-Elect, Ernest Vandiver.

The president pro tempore appointed as a committee on the part of the

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Senate, Senators Shurling of the 21st, Hollis of the 24th, Overby of the 33rd and Richardson of the 13th.

HR 7. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution that a joint committee of the House and Senate be appointed to escort the incoming and retiring Governor, and the Lieutenant Governor, to the scene of the joint session of the General Assembly for the purpose of inaugurating the Governor and LieutenantGovernor.

The president pro tempore appointed as a committee on the part of the Senate, Senators Dykes of the 14th, Davis of the 42nd and Lambert of the 28th.

HR 8. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution providing for a joint session of the House and Senate for the purpose of inaugurating the Governor-Elect and Lieutenant Governor-Elect.

Under the provisions of SR 4, the hour of convening the joint session of the House and Senate having arrived, the president pro tempore accompanied by the secretary and the senators, proceeded to the hall of the House of Representatives and the joint session, called for the purpose of canvassing and publishing election returns was called to order by the Speaker of the House.

The secretary read the resolution convening the joint session.

The following report of the committee of tellers was read:

TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA, IN JOINT SESSION:

We, the tellers, appointed to canvass the votes for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and other State House officers, as required by the Constitution, beg leave to submit the following report:

FOR GOVERNOR Marvin Griffin ---------------------------------------------------------------------331,898

For Governor

Talmadge Bowers -----------------------------------------------------------------

3

M. E. Thompson ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

Nat Walker -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28

Charles Gowen ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16

Fred Hand -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1

Ellis Arnall -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

2

All Others ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Ernest Vandiver ---------------------------------------------------------------------331,042

FOR SECRETARY OF STATE Ben W. Fortson, Jr. ----------------------------------------------------------------329,423
FOR COMPTROLLER GENERAL Zack D. Cravey -------------------------------------------------------------------326,051

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FOB ATTOBNEY GENERAL J. Eugene Cook --------------------- _______________ . _---------------------------- 327,246
FOR STATE TBEASURER George B. Hamilton .......... --"------ -------- --------------------~-- 326,759
FOR STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS M. D. Collins -------------------- _____________________ ------------- ------ 325,970
FOR COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE J. Phil Campbell ______ ,._____________ ------------------------------------~326,530 All Others ----------------------------------------------- ________ --------------------- ..
FOR COMMISSIONER OF LABOR Ben T. B uiet __ ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------325,952
FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER (unexpired term)
Crawford L. Pilcher ------------------------- -------------------------322,721 Crawford L. Pilcher --------------------------- _____ -----------------------------321,080
FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER James A. Perry -------------------------------------- ------------------------323,710
We recommend the candidates above named, who have received a majority of the votes be and they are hereby declared elected to their respective offices.
Respectfully submitted:
ON THE PART OF THE SENATE Dews of the 9th Chance of the 51st
ON THE PART OF THE BOUSE Willingham of Cobb Groover of Bibb Sheffield of Brooks

By unanimous consent the report of the tellers was accepted and adopted.

The committee on arrangements for the inauguration of the governor and lieutenant-governor submitted the following inaugural program:

INAUGURAL PROGRAM
January 11, 11Jii5
Washington Street Entrance - State Capitol
11:15 A.M.
Band Selections __ ----- .. ------- ... --------------------------Borne High School Band Joint Session __________________________ called to order by Honorable Marvin Moate,
Speaker, House of Representatives
Invocation ---------------bY the Reverend James W. Waters, Pastor, Mabel White Memorial Baptist Church, Macon
Recognition ______________of State House Officers and Distinguished Guests

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Introduction____ of Honorable Herman E. Talmadge, Outgoing Governor Address _____________________________________________________Governor Herman E. Talmadge

Delivery of Great Seal of Georgia to Governor _____________ Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Secretary of State
12:00 Noon
Administration of Oath of Office to Governor-Elect _________________ Honorable B. C. Gardner, Presiding Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia

Delivery of Great Seal of Georgia to Secretary of State __________Governor Marvin Griffin

Inaugural Address

------------- _____________Governor Marvin Griffin

Administration of Oath of Office to Lieutenant Governor___ Judge Robert L. Russell, Winder, Georgia

Address

_________ Lieutenant Governor S. Ernest Vandiver

Dissolution of Joint Session _______ Lieutenant Governor S. Ernest Vandiver 1:30 P.M.

Inaugural Parade

4:00 P. M. to 6:00 P. M.

Reception

------------ __ -------------------------------------------------- ____ Executive Mansion 9:00P.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Inaugural Ball ___ ___ _______________________________________________ Atlanta Biltmore Hotel

The hour of 11:00 o'clock having arrived, pursuant to HR 8, adopted by the House and Senate, calling for a joint session at 11 :00 o'clock to inaugurate the governor-elect and the lieutenant governor-elect, the House and Senate being already in joint session, the Speaker of the House ordered the secretary to read the resolution providing for the joint session.
The secretary of the Senate read the resolution providing for the joint session.
The speaker announced that the joint session would now recess and reconvene at 11 :15 o'clock, a. m., this date, in front of the State Capitol where the inauguration ceremonies would be held.
11:15 o'clock a. m.
The speaker called the joint session to order.

Governor Herman E. Talmadge, Governor-Elect S. Marvin Griffin, Lieutenant-Governor Elect S. Ernest Vandiver, together with the committee of escort, state officials, and other distinguished guests, appeared upon the platform in front of the Capitol building.
The invocation was delivered by Rev. James W. Waters, Pastor, Mabel White Memorial Baptist Church, Macon.

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Elective state officials and other distinguished guests were presented to the General Assembly in joint session by the Speaker of the House.

Retiring Governor Herman E. Talmadge was introduced by Hon. Marvin E. Moate, Speaker of the House, and Governor Talmadge delivered the following address:

GOVERNOR GRIFFIN, LT. GOVERNOR VANDIVER, SPEAKER MOATE, MEMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AND FELLOW CITIZENS OF GEORGIA:

It was on a bleak mid-November day a little more than six years ago that we met here to join hands and prayerfully to accept the unknown challenges of the future.

The unbounding confidence and abiding faith which we held then in Georgia's proper high destiny has been justified completely.

We can say this in view of the solid record of growth which has taken place over the intervening years.

We have witnessed fulfillment of unparalled progress far exceeding our most ambitious hopes and dreams.

This advancement is a source of inspiration and real pride to every Georgian.

So, too, is the financial record.

An examination of the ledger shows that during the last six years your State government has lived within its income.

All current obligations are paid in full.

There is no direct bonded indebtedness of any kind.

And let me make this fact crystal clear:

When I assumed office the accumulated surplus in the State Treasury was four and one-half MILLION dollars.

Today, the surplus stands at eleven and three-quarter MILLION dollars.

THIS SHOWS AN INCREASE IN THE SURPLUS ON HAND OF SEVEN AND ONE-QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS.

At the same time we are leaving a record of having built three-quarters of a BILLION dollars in permanent improvements such as new schools, college buildings, highways, hospitals, institutional facilities and the like.

Stimulated by this long-needed development, our State now stands as a leader in widely-varied fields of government, business, farm and industrial activity.

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Georgia is furnishing more than fifty per cent of her total State budget for education and is bearing nearly 80 per cent of the responsibility for school operations. Our over-all educational effort, percentage-wise and based upon available resources, is unmatched by any state in the union.

Our $220-million-dollar school and college building program leads the region for such facilities and stands near the top in the nation. Georgia ranks second in the country in the amount of funds provided for vocational education. And she leads all states in the number of handicapped citizens restored to productive lives through her vocational rehabilitation program.

The University of Georgia at Athens was selected recently by the Kellogg Foundation as beneficiary of the second grant to be made by it for construction of an adult education center.

The State has pioneered in creation of vast youth-training centers. The facility for 4-H Clubs at Rock Eagle Park near Eatonton is the largest of its kind in the world. Camp Safety Patrol, established near Cordele in 1950 to train young people in safety, is the only one of its kind anywhere.

Georgia's cooperative hospital and health center building program, totaling 145 separate projects costing approximately $61% MILLION dollars, has been cited as a model of efficiency by national public health authorities. Added to this, the new State hospital, nearing completion in Augusta for use in expanding the scope and capacity of the University Medical School, also will provide care and treatment second to none for our indigent sick.

We are pleased that in the field of human security, afforded through public assistance programs, Georgia has come far up the list during these past six years. She has advanced to second place in the Southeast in the amount of average old-age pension payments and to first place in the Southeast in the number of those receiving these benefits.

In provision of services for her veterans, Georgia is first in the region, according to latest federal reports.

We have made substantial strides in building both arterial highways and farm-to-market routes. Our State now ranks first in the South Atlantic Division of the Federal Bureau of Public Roads in her total mileage of top grade fourlane construction. She stands first in the same division and tenth in the nation in the amount of federal aid highway construction either programmed, approved or underway.

While Georgia taxpayers are sending over $700 MILLION dollars a year to Washington-! repeat that-OVER $700 MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR TO WASHINGTON-in all types of federal taxes, we have carried out our policy of getting back as much of this money as possible for our people. As a result of expanded matching programs on the State level, Georgia leads the entire Southeastern region in the total amount of federal grants brought back to this State.

All-out construction of new markets to assist Georgia farmers in selling

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their crops has placed us in the leadership for these facilities in the Southeast and in the forefront among the agricultural states.

Though comparatively young, Georgia's mighty broiler industry has held first position nationally for several years.

And, we are rapidly becoming the livestock hub of the South. We stand first in the number of hogs slaughtered and second only to Texas in slaughter of beef cattle.

In the state's $750 million dollar forestry industry, we have made amazing progress. We have come from 46th to first in the nation in the number of acres of timberland under organized fire protection. Nor does any other state grow as many pine seedlings for her tree farmers as does Georgia. As a matter of fact, latest figures show we are setting the pace here for the South in both pulpwood and lumber production.

Berth-for-berth this State now owns and operates at Savannah the bestequipped ocean terminal in the South. Her ports stand first in the nation in the rate of increase in the value of exports and first in the Southeast in the volume of both imports and exports.

Studies compiled by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce reveal our State led all others in the number of new industries or additions established during 1953. While complete figures are not yet available for 1954, everything points to another banner year placing us again at or near the top in industrialization.

Georgia's rate of increase in business, itself, ranks tenth in the country and her population is growing steadily. The total income of her people now exceeds $4 BILLION dollars per year. These impressive gains are further reinforced by the fact that the State's percentage advance in per capita income has climbed in recent years to second position throughout the land.

Ever-mounting statistics from all sides continue to show Georgia is a growing State and that her future holds even brighter promise.

Whatever success my administration has achieved is the result of sustained

cooperation on the part of the people and members of the General Assembly. It

has come through help of representatives of the press, the radio, the television,

business, civic, farm, labor, veterans, fraternal and other groups. And a large

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share of the credit goes to the department heads, your elective and appointive officials and employees of the State, who have worked tirelessly and unselfishly with me in your service.

Let me say to the people of Georgia that I am humble and grateful f :r the honor and trust you have reposed in me.

Your kindness and friendship extended in such generous measure will be cherished by me as long as I live.

I wish for Governor Marvin Griffin a successful administration and bespeak for him the same cordial support which you have given me as governor.

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Looking to the days and years ahead, we do so with a deep and comforting conviction that Almighty God in His gentle mercy will bless us as we work here to build a better State.

Mr. Secretary of State Fortson, I hand you herewith the Great Seal of the State of Georgia for delivery to my successor in office, the Honorable Marvin Griffin.

The speaker introduced Hon. B. C. Gardner, presiding judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia, who administered the oath to the Governor-Elect S. Marvin Griffin.

Hon. Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State, delivered the Great Seal of the State of Georgia to the Governor.

Governor S. Marvin Griffin delivered the Great Seal of the State of Georgia to the Secretary of State.

Governor S. Marvin Griffin delivered the following address:

GOVERNOR TALMADGE, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR VANDIVER, SPEAKER MOATE, DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, MEMBERS OF THE
SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND MY FELLOW GEORGIANS:

My first words must be to express my appreciation to the people of Georgia for giving me the high honor and the privilege to serve you for the next four years as your Governor.

I want to thank the thousands who are here today, and again, let me express my heartfelt appreciation to so many loyal friends who gave me a full measure of devotion and friendship in the campaign last summer.

We are making history here today. In the preparation of this inaugural program, I departed from precedent and asked the outgoing Governor, the Honorable Herman Talmadge, to address the General Assembly, and this great concourse of Georgians. I did so because it is most unusual for an outgoing Governor and an incoming Governor in Georgia to be on friendly terms. In some instances, Governors have had some inclination not to speak to each other on Inauguration. This is not the case today.

The key words in the success of the outgoing administration were loyalty and cooperation. Under this wise and fruitful policy, manifold benefits have accrued to our State. I seek and I shall look forward to a continuation for the next four years of this same splendid spirit of cooperation which has been manifested during the past six years.

You people of Georgia have vested confidence in me on many occasions for which I am truly grateful, but the high honor you bestow upon me today leaves me with a feeling of humility. The office of Governor carries with it the greatest responsibility that you can place in a public servant. I receive this office at your hands. I am a Jeffersonian Democrat. I believe that a public office is a

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public trust. I shall guard your interests well, and I shall give you an account of my stewardship at all times. I realize fully the responsibilities which accompany the administration of government to 3 and % million Georgians in all walks of life.

It is well that on this occasion the people and their officials can come together as one to seek Divine guidance of our Creator and pray that His blessings
abound throughout the land. This is our source of comfort in all our affairsin times of trial-in times of happiness-and in times of deep sorrow and adversity. Our Democratic institutions will never be destroyed as long as "we lift up our eyes unto the hills j1om whence cometh ow strength".

It is in this spirit of reverence and of genuine friendliness that this administration begins its service with a desire to unite all our citizens into a cohesive force which will work for the advancement of our State.

Whatever talents and energies I may possess will be devoted toward making Georgia a better and a happier place in which to live.

I welcome, the help, support, guidance, advice and prayers of all citizens in the conduct of the State's affairs.

I shall be glad to see you when you come to the Governor's office. It will be my pleasure to help you with your problems. Of course, if you did not guess wrong last summer, it will be of some little help in the transaction of your affairs.

In a more serious vein, let me assure you that I will administer the affairs of your government in a fair and impartial manner, and I am one who believes in letting bygones be bygones. I call upon those who did not see fit to support me to join me in my endeavors to see Georgia a better State in which to liveto earn a livelihood-and to rear our children.

I am an optimist by nature. During the past few years we have made phenomenal progress in all fields of activity in our State. I sincerely believe that we have only scratched the surface, so to speak, and we are today on the threshold of unprecedented progress and development in agriculture, business and industry.

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We can look forward with confidence and by working together as a determined and united people we can cope successfully with whatever problems may confront us.

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Looming before us presently are three broad challenges; the proper solution of which will require vision, diligence and cooperation.

These challenges are :
1. To improve the lot of all Georgians.
2. To accept responsibilities arising from the unprecedented growth the State is now experiencing.

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3. To preserve our Georgia way of life.
Throughout the history of our State it has been proved that no administration can accomplish anything permanent or constructive for the people without the full help of the members of the General Assembly. Having presided over the Senate for 6 years, I feel that I understand the problems of the Legislative Branch. During my tenure of office as your Governor, it will be a pleasure for me to work personally and harmoniously with the elected representatives in the best interests of our State.

The success of any state administration is dependent upon the unstinted support and active, sincere cooperation of honest, capable and qualified department heads and policy-making officials. They must be willing to work loyally and harmoniously night and day for the broad objectives of the administration and the subsequent betterment of the State.

I have appointed loyal, honest and proficient administrators in the Executive Branch to assist me in the performance of my duties.
A house divided against itself cannot produce maximum effectiveness for the people.
And to those who have already criticized me, even before I begin my service to the State, let me quote a truism of that great Democrat, Thomas Jefferson, who said, and I quote:
"A man 1'idicules when he has no 1eason for his position".

Being a public official, I am prepared to accept criticism.
All government has become complex. The ancient adage that the best government is the one that governs least is extremely difficult to sell these days Rugged individualism makes good newspaper copy, but today our people expect and they demand certain services of government.
We have set definite goals in this administration for manifold improvements and we shall work diligently to achieve them.

These goals are found in the platform upon which I was nominated, and which was subsequently ratified by the Democratic Party of Georgia.

EDUCATION
With the full realization that knowledge is power, and is the key that opens many doors, my administration will strive to improve our common school system and institutions of higher learning. I recognize the seriousness of providing educational benefits to an ever-increasing school population brought about by a steady increase in the population of our State. I assure you that I will provide sufficient funds for the thousands of additional children who each year knock at first-grade doors in our schools.

Your next administration is eager to join hands with educational leaders,

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parents, teachers and others to insure consummation of an even greater program of education for students in Georgia schools and colleges.

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HIGHWAYS

A State which is coming into its own in agriculture, business, and industry needs an adequate system of roads to tie all these activities together. I have always believed that new highways will pay for themselves and that the cost of construction is only a minor investment. The No. 1 plank in my platform last summer, and a top item on our legislative agenda for this session, will be an act to set up a Rural Roads Authority. The purpose of this program is to bring to our people more of these farm-to-market roads in a shorter space of time than ever before. In my opinion, a great system of farm-to-market roads will do more to increase the farm economy and to stimulate business than any other one thing we can do in that field.

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WELFARE
While we are furthering the material progress of our State, we will not forget our needy citizens.
Georgia's welfare assistance programs for the aged, blind, dependent children and disabled now aggregate some 62 and '-h million dollars annually. They bring benefits to 150,000 people. Nearly two-thirds of this money comes to us in federal matching grants. The more we put up, the more of our tax money we get back into Georgia. These checks are a vital necessity for our people and amount to more than one-half of the cotton crop each year.
We must do as much as we can toward strengthening these worthwhile programs. I say this in view of the fact that the good accomplished is for the benefit of those who most deserve the assistance provided.

I am aware of the increased span of life which results in more people depending upon old age assistance. This condition has been brought about by wonderful discoveries in science and medicine.

These people have no lobby or organized pressure group to represent them in the Capitol or in the legislative halls. Let me assure you, however, that during the next four years they have a friend in the governor's office, and I am confident, friendly representatives in the General Assembly who will fight their battles for them.

The same is true of those who are receiving care, treatment or training at our state institutions. They have a special place of concern with me.

I will work for improved facilities, more adequate diet and better working and living conditions at these institutions.

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HEALTH

Georgia has made a phenomenal record in recent years in advancing the health of her people. She has provided numerous hospitals and health centers through the cooperative program. Health services have been expanded. Activation of the Eugene Talmadge Hospital at Augusta later this year will be another major milestone in Georgia medical history.

Statistics prove that we are achieving tangible results in the fight against disease and that our State now ranks among the most progressive in protecting the health of our people. This has been a significant factor in bringing new industry to Georgia.

The far-reaching results we have attained in the health field are ample reasons for keeping up the good work.

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I shall let the nation know that Georgia has a governmental climate favorable to industry. New industry will increase our material wealth, and thereby increase tax collections to provide more services to our people.

We have everything necessary here in Georgia to attract tourists, manufacturers, or the man who wants to make his living on the land. We need to go further in developing our human, natural and material resources.

From our soil and the sweat of the farmer's brow stem the substances from which cities are made. My administration will work diligently at all times to advance and enrich Georgia's agricultural, dairying, livestock and poultry po-
tential.

Research in the fields of crop improvement, livestock and poultry disease, soil building, and other related fields will be expanded.

We will insist that farm markets be operated for the sole benefit of our farmers.

We will continue to sustain our leadership in forestry and soil conservation.

Propagation of wild life and coordinated presentation of natural attractions will receive my strong support.

Our State parks will be made more serviceable to the people.

Full resources of the State will be available at all times to further such constructive youth training programs as the 4-H Clubs, Future Farmers, Future Homemakers, Safety Patrol and others.

We will maintain our place of proud leadership in the provision of services to our veterans.

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For the working people, legislation will be offered at this session to adjust long-neglected compensation benefits for injury or death to the present day cost of living.

It shall be my purpose, too, to strengthen local governments whenever and wherever possible. Grants to countries for road work and other programs of aid to these vital units of government will be continued uninterrupted.

Our municipal governments, struggling under the strain of higher population, will receive sympathetic consideration from my administration.

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A full report on budget and fiscal affairs of the State will be made in my message to the General Assembly within the next few days. However, I should like to state to you the general policy which my administration will follow in financing the state government.
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I will insist upon rigid economy in all departments.
I will insist upon all employees of the State government being productive and giving a day's work for a day's pay.
I will make certain that all departments are gtvmg value received to the people for the amount of money they are receiving.

We will live within our income and available resources.

I will make certain that those who do business with the State do so legitimately. They will be no five-percenters, and influence peddlers need not attempt to seek refuge under the dome of your Capitol. The sealed bid is the only protection the taxpayer has, and I shall insist on it at all times.

As time goes by, the cleavage between Communism of the slave world, and Democracy of the free world grows sharper. Communism and Democracy cannot live under the same roof.

Communism is materialistic and atheistic while Democracy is based on the humane teachings of the Christian tradition. Communism cannot exist where people truly believe in the Sermon on the Mount, and the beautiful story of the good Samaritan.

With Communism there is no Christian faith. Where there is no Christian faith, Democracy will perish.

I believe that eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.

We must work to remain free.

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I will cooperate with veterans and other patriotic groups to make sure at all times there is no Communist infiltration in Georgia.

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I am proud of my state-our great institutions and our fine people! am proud of our way of life here in Georgia.
Last summer I spoke throughout the length and breadth of our great State. I promised the people of Georgia I would preserve the County Unit System. I shall keep that promise inviolate.

Both the white and colored races have been living in peace and harmony here in Georgia. We want to keep it that way.

We have extended educational opportunity to both races. We embarked on a 200-million dollar school building construction program for white and colored children. An expanded health program has been extended to both races.
On May 17th last year the Supreme Court of the United States issued an unthinkable decision outlawing school segregation. This decision, without law or precedent, threatens the very foundation of our policy of separate but equal school systems in Georgia and in the South. With one stroke, this action on the part of the Court imperils all the progress we have made in race relations over the past 80 years.

On November 2nd the people of Georgia rededicated themselves to the proposition of no mixed schools in Georgia.

We Georgia people, who know the situation first hand, are firm in our conviction that this tyranny must be resisted with every resource at our command.

I repeat my pledge to the mothers and fathers of Georgia that as long as Marvin Griffin is your Governor there will be no mixing of the races in the classrooms of our schools and colleges in Georgia. That promise is insured by the Constitution of Georgia.
That is the oath I have just taken.

That is the oath which will be upheld.

My Fellow Georgians, we are meeting here today to inaugurate:

... an administration which is loyal to the Democratic Party of Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson.

. . . an administration which truly believes in states' rights and local self- government.

. . . an administration which will continue to champion the Southern view- point in all forums.

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an administration which is determined to preserve those checks and balances embodied in our State's traditional County Unit System.

. . . an administration which stands four-square for the maintenance and the preservation of our traditional pattern of segregation in the South.

. . . AND an adminstration which will answer unflinchingly the people's needs, and at the same time, preserve a solvent treasury and maintain the credit of the State.

As I undertake these solemn responsibilities for you, I do so with determination that during my term in all my endeavors for you, I pray that God will give me the courage of my convictions-that He will give me the wisdom and the strength to make you the leader you so richly deserve.

I shall keep the Faith.

The speaker presented Judge Joseph Quillian of the Court of Appeals, who administered the oath of office to Lieutenant-Governor Elect Ernest Vandiver.

Lieutenant-Governor Ernest Vandiver delivered the following address:

GOVERNOR GRIFFIN, FORMER GOVERNOR TALMADGE, DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, DISTINGUISHED STATE HOUSE OFFICERS AND MY FELLOW GEORGIANS:
In compliance with Article V, Paragraph VII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, I have the high honor of being the third Georgian to whom the oath of the office of Lieutenant Governor has been administered.

It was my sincere hope that the distinguished father of my wife, Judge Robert L. Russell of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals could have been present to administer the oath of office to me. For his judgment, wisdom and sincere interest I shall ever be grateful. Unfortunately, because of illness he could not be present. In his absence I asked my long-time friend and former law partner, Joseph D. Quillian, Judge of the Court of Appeals to administer
the oath.

Georgia, today, is sorely beset by the dilemma of a vigorous appetite for ever increasing services on the one hand and a deflated pocketbook unable to pay the price for those services on the other. The problem is not new. It has met every session of the General Assembly which has convened on these hallowed grounds since the very founding of our State Government. This problem is not peculiar to our State, nor is it unusual to our Federal Government. An oversimplified solution to this problem lies in the simple question, "Are you willing to dip down into your pockets a little further and come up with additional tax monies". From conversations with Georgians in every corner of our great State, I would say that their answer would be "Not now".

A few moments ago, there terminated one of the most progressive administrations in the history of our State. That progress was achieved within the

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limits of our present income, with the exception of the last two years when it became necessary to draw on the surplus in the treasury.

Georgia's progress will not end with the last administration.
Georgia is on the threshold of a tremendous era of industrial expansion. For the first time in our great history we can see on the horizon the possibility of the achievement of the fine balance between industry and agriculture which is so necessary to economic prosperity. Georgia is on the march and I feel that if the great Henry Grady were present here today he could indeed visualize "A New, New South". We are only beginning to take our rightful place among the states of this Union. We are only temporarily caught on an economic plateau, and we must remain there only until we are able to see over the next fiscal mountain.
A few short months ago the distinguished former chief executive called on all the department heads to decrease their budgets by six per cent. The order caused hardly a ripple in the overall progress of his great administration. Should that order go out again in larger measure, we can by a tightening of our budgetary belts overcome this or any immediate crisis which might develop.
Tens of thousands of our citizens have been displaced from the farms by the technological agricultural revolution of the last few decades. They constitute a tremendous labor market, men and women who can be trained to take their place in this age of industrial expansion. With this expansion comes a larger industrial base end, and, as the night follows the day, a larger tax base.

We should use this and every other available forum to issue a cordial invitation to "Come to the New South". On the other hand, we would heartily condemn any industry whose sole purpose in coming to our State is for exploitation of our labor and our tesources. We offer them a competitive tax structure, a climate unequalled anywhere on the face of the earth, tremendous resources close to their source and a chance to make a fair profit on their investment in our State.
If it is good to invite industry from without to become good citizens of our State, it is better to generate from among our present citizenry a desire for industrial expansion. If our neighbors can come to Georgia and make a profit,. surely our own citizens can by the application of similar techniques do the same.
Probably the most pressing problem to which those in positions of responsibility have addressed themselves during the past few months is the problem of maintaining segregation in the public schools of our State.
We are in the unhappy quandry of having built up in Georgia during the past seven decades a splendid public school system which now faces the stark possibility of abolition in view of the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, May 17th last.
We are in the very middle of the greatest school building program in the history of Georgia. This program was begun, based on what we thought was the law and still believe should be the law of the land-the separate but equal doctrince. This radical departure from precedent by our Nation's highest tribunal

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was certainly not one of our choosing, however, unless we want to again secede from the Union, we must find some method of living and maintaining our traditions within the framework of that decision.

We cannot and will not discard our public school system without first exhausting every possibility. Any method by which we can maintain our public school system and still retain segregated schools will have my unstinting support. However, if the Federal Courts close down our public schools we must seek some alternative, and that alternative could well be abolishing our public schools, and replacing them with a system of private education. We await the final ruling of the Supreme Court with some hope that it will have the good sense not to precipitously overturn by judicial fiat the thinking and traditions of centuries here in the South. But, if such not be the case, it will be met by a wave of anger and fury, the like of which has not been evident here since the days of secession. Such an emergency will necessitate calm heads and an intelligent plan of action to prevent ugly repercussions. Always we must remember that we have a government of law and not by mob.

Be assured that this administration will do whatever is necessary to maintain segregation and still furnish the best education possible for both white and colored, within our financial capabilities.

Americans and Georgians are today living in an uncertain world. The menace of Communism and the Godless men in the Kremlin haunt the minds of all thinking Americans. There is ample evidence that it is their intention and desire to conquer all mankind and bring him under their complete domination. They have the weapons, they have the means of delivering them to any part of our Nation, and they control the timetable, since America will never be an aggressor.

.On the other side of the ledger, we have this to be grateful for today. America is strong. We have the weapons. We have the means of delivering them to any part of the globe, but above all, America is composed of God-Loving people who have the moral stamina and the will to 1esist tyranny in any part of the world.

An integral and important part of that America lies within the borders of this great State of Georgia. The people with whom I have had the opportunity of working during the past years are Georgians imbued with the same brand of patriotism that made this Country great. Putting in endless hours of uncompensated effort in the shoring up of our State and National defenses, they are indeed deserving of especial commendation. I would like to pay them that tribute here today and urge that they continue the selfless work to which they have
been so dedicated.

To the National Guardsman, the Civil Defense Worker, to the Reservist and to the Regular we owe an everlasting debt of gratitude.

Was there ever a time in the history of all mankind when the future was certain? Was there ever a time when it was not necessary to utilize our Godgiven intellects to survive in this world? I think not-and I am thankful that we still have men and women in this State and Nation who are willing to make the sacrifices for survival.

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In conclusion, let me say that I am deeply appreciative of the high honor accorded me by the people of the Empire State of the South.

It is my daily prayer to the Great God above that He will make me to know that I am but an instrument of the will of the people, that I am but an humble public servant whose responsibility is, "To perpetuate the principle of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty."

Earnestly do we, your public servants, solicit the prayers and support of all Georgians, to the end that we might give to you an honest, progressive and worthy administration.

Senator Overby of the 33rd District moved that the joint session be now dissolved, and the motion prevailed.

The President of the Senate announced the joint session dissolved.

The senators returned to the Senate chamber and the Senate was called to order by the president pro tempore.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president pro tempore announced the Senate adjourned until ten o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, January 12, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock this morning and was called to order by Lieutenant-Governor Ernest Vandiver, president of the Senate.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Overby of the 33rd reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today.
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The president announced the following standing committees for the 19551956 session:

AGRICULTURE

Shurling, Chairman Ursrey, Vice-Chairman Zellner, Secretary
Brooks Chance Clary Harden Hopkins Housley Jones of the 18th Kelley Lambert Lovett

Mann Matthews McBride McDonald Parker Paulk Ponsell Richardson Ricketson Seagraves Warnell Wilkins

AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION

Kelly, Chairman McDonald, Vice-Chairman Page, Secretary
Blalock Brooks Coffin Davis Dean Dews Dykes

Hopkins Jones of the 38th Lambert Matthews Millican Roop Steis Waters Wood Zellner

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Lovett, Chairman Dean, Vice-Chairman Ursrey, Secretary
Ayers Davis Dews Dykes Jones of the 38th Jones of the 18th Jones of the 28rd
Kelly Lambert

APPROPRlATION
Mann Neel Page Paulk Raulerson Reynolds Shurling Steis Strickland Warnell Wood Zellner

Ursrey, Chairman Roop, Vice-Chairman Dean, Secretary

AUDITING

Brooks Paulk Wilkins

AVIATION
Jones of the 23rd, Chairman Zellner, Vice-Chairman Coffin, Secretary

Housley Jones of the 18th Mann

BANKS AND BANKING

Clary, Chairman Shurling, Vice-Chairman Morrison, Secretary
Blalock Chance Coffin Davis

Jones of the 23rd Lovett Parker Reynolds Roop Steis Warnell

CONGRESSIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE REAPPORTIONMENT

Housley, Chairman Florence, Vice-Chairman Matthews, Secretary

Roop Toms Wood

CONSERVATION

Reynolds, Chairman Hopkins, Vice-Chairman
Mann, Secretary Dean
Florence Harper
Jones of the 18th McBride McDonald Paulk

Ponsell Richardson
Strickland Toms
Ursrey Warnell
Waters Wetherington Zellner

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EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

McDonald, Chairman Strickland, Vice-Chairman Lovett, Secretary
Nee! Clary Davis Hopkins Housley Jones of the 18th Jones of the 23rd

Kelly Matthews Millican Page Raulerson Richardson Steis Waters Zellner

ENGROSSING AND ENROLLING

Parker, Chairman Toms, Vice-Chairman Brooks, Secretary

Matthews Ursrey Zellner

Garrett, Chairman Steis, Vice-Chairman Parker, Secretary
Ayers Chance Clary Dykes Florence Harper Housley

FINANCE

Mann Millican Morrison Richardson Roop Toms Wetherington Wilkins Wood Zellner

GAME AND FISH

Jones of the 38th, Chairman Hopkins, Vice-Chairman Toms, Secretary
Ayers Harden Harrison Jones of the 18th Kelly Lambert McBride McDonald

Neel Parker Paulk Richardson Seagraves Strickland Turner Ursrey Warnell Wetherington Zellner

COUNTIES AND COUNTY MATTERS

Dews, Chairman Kelly, Vice-Chairman Ricketson, Secretary
Chance Harrison Jones of the 38th Millican Nee! Paulk Ponsell

Reynolds Seagraves Strickland Toms Turner Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood

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GENERAL JUDICIARY

Hollis, Chairman Dews, Vice-Chairman Brooks, Secretary
Hopkins
Lambert

McDonald Morrison Ricketson Toms Ursrey

Seagrave, Chairman Dean, Vice-Chairman Wattll'S, Secretary

HALLS AND BOOMS
Paulk Strickland

HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC ROADS

Dykes, Chairman Dews, Vice-Chairman
Coffin Blalock Brooks Garrett Hollis Hopkins Jones of the 18th
Jones of the 28rd Lambert Lovett McBride

McDonald
Millican Page Ponsell Raulerson Reynolds
Richardson Ricketson Seagraves Shurling Turner
Warnell Wetherington

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Neel, Chairman Parker, Vice-Chairman Hollis, Secretary
Coffin Davis Harden Harrison

McDonald Millican
Overb;r Page Roop
Steis Turner

Harper, Chairman Kelly, Vice-Chairman Parker, Secretary
Brooks Chance Florence

INSURANCE
Harrison Jones of the 88th Ricketson Toms Turner Ursrey

INTERSTATE COOPERATIVE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENT

Lambert, Chairman Hollis, Vice--Chairman Clary, Secretary

Lovett Overby Ursrey

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Steis, Chairman Florence, Vice-Chairman Housley, Secretary

JOURNALS

Reynolds Wood

MILITARY AFFAIRS

Overby, Chairman Jones of the 18th, Vice-Chairman Neel, Secretary
Dews Harden

Hollis Hopkins Lambert Zellner

MINES AND MINING

Dean, Chairman Zellner, Vice-Chairman Jones of the 38th, Secretary

Chance Housley Waters

MOTOR VEHICLES

Morrison, Chairman Ricketson, Vice-Chairman Roop, Secretary
Jones of the 23rd Millican Parker

Paulk Seagraves Turner Wetherington Wilkins

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

Turner, Chairman Page, Vice-Chairman Ricketson, Secretary
Coffin Harrison Lovett

McDonald Millican Raulerson Strickland Toms Wetherington

PENAL INSTITUTIONS

Blalock, Chairman Jones of the 38th, Vice-Chairman Parker, Secretary
Brooks Dews Harper Jones of the 18th Kelly Lambert

McBride McDonald Morrison Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Seagraves "\Vaters

PENSIONS
Jones of the 23rd, Chairman Florence, Vice-Chairman Warnell, Secretary
Dean

Matthews Wilkins Wood

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PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS

Hopkins, Chairman Paulk, Vice-Chairman Steis, Secretary
Brooks Chance Ganett

Housley
Matthews Ponsell Roop Zellner

Ayers, Chairman Mann, Vice-Chairman Blalock, Secretary
Dean Garrett

PUBLIC HEALTH
Harden Harrison Jones of the 38th Seagraves

Steis, Chairman
Hollis, Vice-Chairman Blalock, Secretary
Garrett Rarden
Harrison

PUBLIC UTILITIES
McBride Parker Raulerson Reynolds Turner Zellner

PUBLIC WELFARE

Harrison, Chairman Strickland, Vice-Chairman Mann, Secretary
Ayers Blalock Ganett Harper

Lovett Parker Raulerson Richardson Wetherington
Wilkins Wood

RULES

Mr. President, Chairman Overby, Vice-Chairman Hollis, Secretary
Blalock Brooks Clary Davis Dykes Hopkins Jones of the 18th Lovett

Millican Morrison McDonald Neel Page Reynolds Roop Strickland Shurling Turner

SPECIAL JUDICIARY

Davis, Chairman Harper, Vice-Chairman Millican, Secretary
Dews Housley

Jones of the 38th Paulk Parker
Turner

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STATE OF THE REPUBLIC

Harden, Chairman Davis, Vice-Chairman Hollis, Secretary
Clary Coffin Dean Dews Dykes Garrett Jones of the 23rd

Lovett McBride McDonald Morrison Overby Page Ponsell Reynolds Shurling Steis

TEMPERANCE

McBride, Chairman Harrison, Vice-Chairman Jones of the 23rd, Secretary
Harden Hollis

Kelly Page Parker Seagraves

UNIFORM LAWS

Page, Chairman McDonald, Vice-Chairman Chance, Secretary

Lambert Paulk Ursrey

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

Brooks, Chairman Lambert, Vice-Chairman Harper, Secretary
Ayers Blalock Chance Clary Dykes Florence Garrett Harden

Hollis Hopkins Housley Morrison Kelly Neel Richardson Shurling Seagraves Steis

VETERANS AFFAIRS

Ricketson, Chairman Mann, Vice-Chairman Jones of the 18th, Secretary
Ayers Dews Harden

Lambert Millican Morrison Neel Steis

WESTERN & ATLANTIC RAILROAD

Richardson, Chairman Waters, Vice-Chairman Wetherington, Secretary
Dews

Paulk Raulerson Reynolds Seagraves

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The following resolutions of the Senate were read and adopted:

The following resolutions were read for the first time and adopted by the Senate:
SR 10. By Senator Millican of the 52nd: A resolution extending condolences, sympathy, and respect of the Senate to the family and friends of former Governor John M. Slaton.

SR 11. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution expressing the congratulations of the Senate to the Honorable Nelson Coffin, Senator of the Eleventh District for his outstanding recognition by the Cuthbert Times and the people of his home county.

The following bills and/or resolutions were read the first time and referred to committees:

SB 1. By Senators Overby of the 33rd, Harden of the 27th, Clary of the 29th, Davis of the 42nd, Paulk of the 45th, Matthews of the 47th, Kelly of the 35th, Lambert of the 28th, Wood of the 49th, Harper of the 26th, Ursrey of the 54th, Wilkins of the 44th, Page of the 1st, Dean of the 40th, Dews of the 9th, McDonald of the 43rd, Neel of the 7th, Parker of the 20th, Jones of the 23rd, Waters of the 41st, McBride of the lOth, Blalock of the 36th, Jones of the 18th, Millican of the 52nd, Ricketson of the 19th, Toms of the 12th, Reynolds of the 8th, Housley of the 32nd, Seagraves of the 30th, Chance of the 51st, Ponsell of the 5th, Ayers of the 31st, Shurling of the 21st, Florence of the 39th, Garrett of the 53rd, Richardson of the 13th and Jones of the 38th: A bill to create a State Highway Board of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 2. By Senator Overby of 33rd:
A bill to repeal an act approved December 9, 1953, creating a Georgia Turnpike Authority.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.

SB 3. By Senator Millican of 52nd:
A bill to repeal chapter 47-10 of the code of Georgia relative to lobbying: to provide for the definition of lobbying; to provide for registration of lobbists; to provide for a penalty; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 4. By Senator Millican of 52nd: A bill to amend section 92-3107 of the code of Georgia of 1933 so as to

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exclude from gross income amounts received as pensions from counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

SB 5. By Senator Millican of 52nd:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 92-5301 of the code of Georgia by changing classes and amounts of commissions allowed to tax receivers and tax collectors of state and county taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

SB 6. By Senator Millican of 52nd:
A bill to amend an act relating to fees for licensing of vehicles so as to remove the provision relative to the designation on license tags of the different classes of vehicles; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 7. By Senator Millican of 52nd:
A bill to amend the code of Georgia relating to vehicle license plate descriptions, so as to provide for the designation of each county by population on each vehicle tag; and for other purposes.
Refened to Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 8. By Senator Millican of 52nd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Voters' Registration Act" so as to provide that applications for revision shall be accepted up to forty five (45) days before the date of the application; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 9. By Senator Hollis of 24th:
A bill to amend an act providing for actions against non-residents operating motor vehicles in this state, so as to authorize the bringing joint action in the county of a resident defendant's residence, and joining therein the non-resident defendant; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

SB 10. By Senator Hollis of 24th:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act authorizing the chartering and empowering of corporations, so as to remove the necessity for the publications of matters relative to certain corporations; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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SB 11. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act approved February 15, 1933 providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more, according to the preceding census of the United States; so as to provide additional pension protection for such members and their dependents; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Municipal Government.

SB 12. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act approved August 20, 1927 providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 as disclosed by the United States census of 1920, or subsequent census, shall furnish pensions to office1s and employees of such cities, so as to provide increased pension benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

SB 13. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend Section 34-1904 of the 1933 code of Georgia, as amended, so as to regulate the time and manner of qualification of candidates in cities having a population of more than 300,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

SB 14. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more so as to provide for the amount of pension payable to widows of any policeman who has served 25 years and has not been placed on pension but who has remained in active service; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

SB 15. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act approved August 13, 1924 providing a system of pensions for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000 so as to provide additional benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

SB 16. By Senator Millican of the 52nd: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874 and the several acts amendatory thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
SB 17. By Senator Dean of the 40th: A bill to amend the "Uniform act regulating traffic on highways" ap-

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proved January 11, 1954 so as to provide a change in equipment for motor vehicles with dual wheels; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 18. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A bill to amend the "Uniform act regulating traffic on highways" approved January 11, 1954 so as to provide for a change in motor vehicle equipment; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 19. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A bill to amend chapter 34-33 of the Georgia code of 1933 relating to votes by mail by persons other than military personnel; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 20. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A bill to amend the act known as the "Voters' Registration Act" so as to provide that a county registrar shall not be eligible to offer as a candidate for any state or county office in any primary, special or general election while holding said position; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 21. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend "An act to establish a City Court in the County of Hall and to provide for the appointment of a judge and solicitor thereof so as to fix the salaries of the judge and solicitor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

SB 22. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to amend section 13-2048 of the Georgia code of 1933 relating to the payment of the deposit of a deceased depositor, so as to increase the payments therein authorized from $600.00 to $1,000.00; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
SB 23. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to provide for limitation of 20'/o of a bank's capital and surplus on temporary loans to counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and county boards of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
SB 24. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to amend section 13-904 of the code, relating to the statement

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to be furnished the Superintendent of Banks by applicants for a charter, so as to provide that such statement shall be accompanied by an examination and investigation fee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.

SB 25. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to declare and establish the policy and intention of the State of Georgia, and to provide that banks, banking institutions, trust companies doing a banking-business, and savings banks, incorporated under the laws of this state shall be subject to taxation on an equal basis with banks and banking associations incorporated under the laws of the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.

SB 26. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to amend section 15-204 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relating to private banks so as to forbid the organization or conduct of any new or private bank; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.

SB 27. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Assignment of Accounts Receivable" so as to exclude certain written instruments; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

SB 28. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the act relating to the Savannah Civil Service System by changing the qualifications of the Savannah Civil Service Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

SR 5. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A resolution to designate that area acquired pursuant to a resolution approved February 18, 1954 (Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Session, p. 131) as the "Chatuge Lake-Mountain Park".
Referred to Committee on Conservation.

SR 6. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution authorizing the placing of marble busts of the three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence in the Georgia Hall of Fame at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.

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SR 7. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution proposing that the Rotunda of the State Capitol be designated as the Georgia Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Halls and Rooms.

SR 8. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to consider business pending at the adjournment of any regular session at any later regular session; to provide for the submission of this proposed amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.

SR 9. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A resolution authorizing the State Library to furnish to the Second Division of the Superior Court of Chatham County certain law books.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SR 10.
Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chairman.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, January 13, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 10 o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

The roll was called and the following senators answered to their names:

Ayers Blalock Clary Coffin Davis Dean Dykes Florence Garrett Harden Harper Harrison Hollis Hopkins Housley Jones, 38th

Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd Kelly Lovett Mann Matthews McBride McDonald Millican Morrison Neel Overby Page Parker Paulk Ponsell

Raulerson Reynolds Richardson Ricketson Roop Seagraves Shurling Steis Toms Turner Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood Zellner

Senator Steis of the 25th, chairman of the committee on journals, reported the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions. 2. First reading of bills and resolutions. 3. Reports of standing committees. 4. Second reading of bills and resolutions favorably reported.
The consent was granted.
Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on State of Republic, read the second time and recommitted :
SB 1. By Senators Overby of the 33rd, Harden of the 27th, Clary of the 29th, Davis of the 42nd and others: A bill to create a State Highway Board of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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The consent was granted.

The following special committee report was read by the secretary:

.REPORT TO THE STATE SENATE AT THE JANUARY, 1955 SESSION BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED BY SR 103.

Under authority of SR 103 by Senator Redwine of the 26th, adopted by the Senate on December 10, 1953, the President of the Senate appointed a committee consisting of Senators Parker of the 38th, Singleton of the 24th, Jordan of the 25th, Wilkes of the 53rd, and Clemmons of the 42nd, but due to the resignation of Singleton of the 24th, and due to the death of Clemmons of the 42nd, the President of the Senate appointed in their stead Cofer of the 39th and Carlisle of the 51st, naming Carlisle Chairman.

The Committee has made investigation and has conferred with persons interested in the sub-lease covering the property occupied by the Henry Grady Hotel and by the Henry Grady Office Building and the Committee reports to the Senate as follows:

The old Governor's Mansion property was leased by the State of Georgia, acting through a Mansion Lease Commission to Massell Realty Improvement Company on February 1, 1922 for a period of fifty years beginning June 1, 1922 and expiring May 31, 1972, at an annual rental payable in equal monthly installments. The contract provides that the rental shall be $20,000.00 per annum for the first ten years until May 31, 1932; $25,000.00 per annum for the second ten years until May 31, 1942; $30,000.00 per annum for the third ten years until May 31, 1952; $35,000.00 per annum for the fourth ten years until May 31, 1962 and $43,500.00 per annum for the last ten years until May 31, 1972.

The leased property, for the purposes of subletting, has been divided into four parcels and there is a separate sub-lease of each parcel. On one parcel is located the Henry Grady Hotel, on another parcel is located the Henry Grady Office Building; on another parcel is located the Red Rock Building, and on another parcel is located the motion picture house next to said hotel.

Henry Grady Hotel Corporation is the owner of the opeTating company which opeTates the Henry Grady Hotel. It purchased from the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs the stock in the Henry Grady Hotel Corporation which they acquired for the benefit of Tallulah Falls School from the Estate of C. R. Cannon. The Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs has also acquired some capital stock in the corporation which operates the Henry Grady Office Building.

Representatives of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs and of the Henry Grady Hotel Corporation have met informally with members of this Senate Committee and have expressed to the Committee a desire for an extension of the lease covering the property in which they are interested beyond the present expiration date, May 31, 1972. No definite proposal has been made to the Committee except the desire has been expressed that the General Assembly shall appoint a Commission with power to negotiate and conclude the extension of the lease with those two interested groups.

It is the recommendation of this Committee that no action be taken at the

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present time looking to an extension of the term of the lease, or of any sublease covering any portion of the old Governor's Mansion property, no concrete proposal having been made to the General Assembly or to this Senate Committee.

It is further the opinion of this Committee that it is the duty of the members of the General Assembly and of the Committee to arrive at a decision which will be for the best financial interest of the State of Georgia, and that it is not to the best interest of the State to consider the extension of the lease at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
Carlisle of 51st,
Chairman.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:

SR 10. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution extending condolences, sympathy, and respect of this body to the family and many friends of Former Governor Slaton, and for other purposes.

HR 12. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A resolution commending the garden clubs of Georgia for their work in beautifying the state; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 12. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution providing for rules governing the appointment of Senate attaches, and fixing the compensation therefor; and for other purposes.

SR 13. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution authorizing an allowance to be paid to the lieutenant governor and/or president of the Senate and secretary of the Senate for incidental expenses; and for other purposes.

HR 12. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A resolution commending the garden clubs of Georgia for their work in beautifying the State; and for other purposes.

The following bills and/or resolutions were read first time and referred to committees:

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SB 29. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Bill Drafting Unit as a part of the State Department of Law so as to authorize studies and preparation of certain proposed legislation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 30. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the charter of the mayor and councilmen of the Town of Garden City so as to increase the number of councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

SB 31. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend the Trade-Mark Act of 1952 so as to provide for the granting of injunctions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 32. By Senator Matthews of the 47th:
A bill to regulate the opening date of tobacco auction sales within this State; to provide for a minimum length of selling seasons; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

SB 33. By Senators Matthews of the 47th and Turner of the 34th:
A bill to amend section 89-1209 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relating to privileges granted holders of licenses to practice osteopathy so as to allow such holders to practice all procedures of therapy taught in reputable colleges of osteopathy; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.

SB 34. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act to limit and regulate the collecting of taxes by municipal authorities except so far as relates to the City of Savannah, so as to exempt the City of Atlanta from said act.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

SB 35. By Senator Ursrey of the 54th:
A bill to fix the minimum number of days tobacco warehouses shall remain open; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned until Monday morning.

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Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock Monday morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 17, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 10 o'clock and was called to order by the president.
Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain, Rev. A. Scott Patterson, pastor of the Clearmont Baptist Church, Chamblee, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the Journal of last Thursday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions. 3. Reports of committees. 4. Second readings of bills and resolutions. 5. Third reading and passage of uncontested local bills. 6. Third reading of general bills of Senate and House.

The consent was granted.

The president instructed the secretary to incorporate the following message in the journal of today:

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA January 15, 1955
TO: ALL MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Hon. Jim L. Gillis has resigned as a member of the State Highway Board from the Southern Highway district, thereby creating a vacancy to be filled by the General Assembly of Georgia.
Pursuant to the provisions of law creating the State Highway Board, a caucus is hereby called to be held at the State Capitol in the Hall of the House of Representatives on the 19th day of January, 1955 at 11:00 o'clock A. M. for

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the purpose of electing a successor to the Hon. Jim L. Gillis, as a member of the State Highway Board, for the unexpired term ending February 8, 1956.
Marvin E. Moate, Speaker of the House.
S. Ernest Vandiver, President of the Senate.
The following resolution was read and adopted:
SR 14. By Senators Lovett of the 16th, Dykes of the 14th and Blalock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Honorable Jim L. Gillis has tendered his resignation as Chairman of the State Highway Board of Georgia;
AND WHEREAS, the Honorable Jim L. Gillis has served the State of Georgia well and honorably during his long tenure of service
AND WHEREAS, the Honorable Jim L. Gillis deserves the thanks of the people of the State of Georgia for a job well done,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the Honorable Jim L. Gillis be commended for his efficient services to the people of the State of Georgia,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be incorporated in the Journal of the Senate, and that a copy be furnished to Honorable Jim L. Gillis.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 15. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution requesting the Hon. T. V. Williams to appear before the finance committee of the Senate to answer queries of the members thereof at a time and place to be designated by the Chairman of the Finance Committee.

SR 16. By Senator Ponsell of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION
To the Congress of the United States on qualifications of all Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States.
WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the General Assembly of Georgia that the qualifications of the judiciary should be more stringent;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA, that the Congress of the United States be requested to enact legislation requiring that before a person shall be qualified to be appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the

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United States, he should have served a minimum of five years as a Judge on an Appellate Court of the Federal Judiciary, or on an Appellate Court on one of the several States of this nation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Senate and House of Representatives of the General Assembly of Georgia, and a copy of this resolution be mailed by the clerk to all members of the Georgia Delegation to the United States Congress.

The following bills and/or resolutions were read first time and referred to committees :

SB 36. By Senator Parker of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of county commiSSioners of roads and revenues for Baldwin County, so as to increase the number of commissioners; to provide for the method of electing commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

SB 37. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to amend an act to regulate the procedure in the superior court, so as to provide that in order for error to be assigned upon the charge of any court of record to the jury, the complaining party must show that such charge complained of was objected to and the court requested to correct same; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

SB 38. By Senator Neel of the 7th:
A bill to amend section 49-233 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relating to proceedings by sureties on the guardians' bonds to be relieved, so as to provide service by publication upon any guardian who shall remove beyond the limits of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

SB 39. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act to provide that the Secretary of State shall be the Commissioner of Securities of this State; and for other purposes by adding a new paragraph thereto authorizing the commissioner to waive the furnishing of certain information in a prospectus; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
SB 40. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to provide that no State or local funds shall be in any manner appropriated for public schools except for school in which the white and colored races are separately educated; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.

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SB 41. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to authorize the laying out of attendance districts in any public school district in this state and to provide as to the attendance of pupils in such attendance districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.

SB 42. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill providing for assignment of pupils in this State; providing that the State Board of Education shall have authority to make assignment for pupils; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.

SB 43. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend title 114 of the code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, which title relates to workmen's compensation; relating to the amount, computation and payment of compensation; relating to medical attention and physical examination; and for other purposes.
Refened to Committee on Industrial Relations.

SB 44. By Senators Page of the 1st, Overby of the 33rd, Dews of the 9th, Davis of the 42nd, Hollis of the 24th, Harding of the 27th, and Warnell of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Georgia Ports Authority so as to provide for additional members of such authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.

SB 45. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the charter of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah so as to provide a change in the hours in voting in all municipal elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

SR 17. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution proposing the development of a state park in Hall County; and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Conservation.

Mr. Seagraves of the 30th District, Chairman of the Committee on Halls and Rooms, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
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ing resolution of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 7. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Seagraves of 30th district, Chairman.

The following resolution of the Senate, favorably reported by the committee, was read the second time:

SR 7. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution proposing that the rotunda of the State Capitol be designated as the Georgia Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the following resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 22. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution by the House, the Senate concurring, that a joint session of the House and Senate be held in the halls of the House at 11 :00 o'clock, a.m. on the 19th day of January 1955 for the purpose of electing a successor to the Honorable Jim L. Gillis as a member of the State Highway Board for the Southern Highway District, for the unexpired term ending February 8, 1956, and for other purposes.

The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 22. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution by the House, the Senate concurring that a joint session of the House and Senate be held in the halls of the House at 11:00 o'clock, a.m. on the 19th day of January, 1955, for the purpose of electing a successor to the Honorable Jim L. Gillis as a member of the State Highway Board for the Southern Highway District, for the unexpired term ending February 8, 1956; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia. Tuesday, January 18, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 10 o'clock and was called to order by George D. Stewart, secretary of the Senate.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Due to the absence of the president and the president pro tempore, and under the provisions of Senate Rule 7, Senator Overby of the 33rd nominated Senator Hollis of the 24th as acting president pro tempore to preside until the return of one of the regularly elected officers.

Senator Page of the 1st seconded the nomination.

There being no other nominations, Senator Hollis was elected, and assumed his duties as presiding officer.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

The following resolution was read by the secretary:

SR 18. By Senator Overby of the 33rd and others:
A RESOLUTION.
Expressing condolences and 1egret over the passing of Honorable Robert L. Russell, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals of the Fifth Circuit.
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, January 18, 1955, there departed this life the Honorable Robert L. Russell, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; and
WHEREAS, Judge Russell served with distinction as Judge of the United States District Court of the Northern District of Georgia for approximately ten years until October 1949; and
WHEREAS, Judge Russell continued such service to the judiciary as Judge in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit from October 1949 until this date; and
WHEREAS, Judge Russell was the Father-in-Law of the Presiding Officer of the Senate, the Honorable S. Ernest Vandiver; and
WHEREAS, Judge Russell was the brother of the distinguished Junior Senator of the State of Georgia, the Honorable Richard B. Russell, Jr.; and

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WHEREAS, throughout his life, Judge Russell exemplified in the finest sense all the virtues and cherished traits of character known to mankind;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the heart-felt sympathy and regret of this body be extended to his Son-in-law, the Presiding Officer of the Senate, and to his son, our fellow representative; and to the entire family in this, their hour of bereavement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Presiding Officer of the Senate appoint seven senators and the Speaker of the House of Representatives appoint five representatives to attend the funeral as official representatives of this body.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forthwith transmitted to each member of the family as aforesaid.

The resolution was adopted and the president appointed as a committee of escort on the part of the Senate: Senators Ayers of the 31st, Ursrey of the 54th, Hopkins of the 4th, Harden of the 27th, Coffin of the 11th, Overby of the 33rd and Lambert of the 28th.
Senator Page of the 1st asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the committee on State of the Republic, read the second time and recommitted:
SB 44. By Senators Page of the 1st, Overby of the 33rd, Dews of the 9th, Davis of the 42nd, Hollis of the 24th, Harden of the 27th and Warnell of the 2nd:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act creating a Georgia Ports authority so as to provide for additional members of such authority; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions.
3. Reports of standing committees.
4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees.
5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions.
6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time

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and referred to committees:

SB 46. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A bill to amend section 24-1501 of the Georgia code so as to authorize justices of the peace to impose sentences in all misdemeanor cases arising under the game and fish laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.

SB 47. By Senators Harden of the 27th, Overby of the 33rd and Turner of the 34th:
A bill to place the solicitor general in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit on a salary basis in lieu of the fee basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

Mr. Dews of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 21. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Dews of 9th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Hollis of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary had had under consideration the following bill and resolution of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 9. Do Pass.
SR 9. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Hollis of 24th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Davis of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the fol-

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lowing bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 19. Do Pass. SB 20. Do Pass. SB 29. Do Pass. SB 31. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Davis of 42nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SR 16.
SR 18.
Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chairman.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time :

SB 9. By Senator Hollis of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act providing for actions against non-residents operating motor vehicles in this state, so as to authorize the bringing joint action in the county of a resident defendant's residence, and joining therein the non-resident defendant; and for other purposes.

SB 19. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A bill to amend chapter 34-33 of the Georgia code of 1933 relating to votes by mail by persons other than military personnel; and for other purposes.

SB 20. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A bill to amend the act known as the "Voters' Registration Act" so as to provide that a county registrar shall not be eligible to offer as a candidate for any state or county office in any primary, special or general election while holding said position; and for other purposes.

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SB 21. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend "an act to establish a city court in the County of Hall and to provide for the appointment of a judge and solicitor thereof so as to fix the salaries of the judge and solicitor; and for other purposes.

SB 29. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Bill Drafting Unit as a part of the State Department of Law so as to authorize studies and preparation of certain proposed legislation; and for other purposes.

SB 31. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend the Trade Mark Act of 1952 so as to provide for the granting of injunctions; and for other purposes.

SR 9. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A resolution authorizing the State Library to furnish to the Second Division of the Superior Court of Chatham County certain law books; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The acting president pro tempore announced the Senate adjourned until 1(} o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia. Wednesday, January 19, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 10 o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions. 3. Reports of standing committees. 4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com-
mittees. 5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.
The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:
HR 33. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution calling for a joint session of the General Assembly for the purpose of hearing a message from His excellency, Governor Marvin Griffin.

The Speaker has appointed as a committee of escort on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit: Messrs. Lam of Troup, Wilson of Turner and Sanders of Richmond.

HR 35. By Messrs. Mackay, McWhorter and Rutland of DeKalb: A resolution urging the Governor to take steps through negotiation or

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condemnation to complete the acquisition of the site for the Stone Mountain Memorial Park; and for other purposes.

SR 16. By Senator Ponsell of the 5th:
A resolution requesting the Congress of the United States to enact legislation requiring that before a person shall be qualified to be appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, he should have served a minimum of five years as a Judge on an Appellate Court of the Federal Judiciary; and for other purposes.

SR 18. By Senator Overby of the 25th and others:
A resolution expressing condolences and regret over the passing of Honorable Robert L. Russell, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals of the Fifth Circuit; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as official representatives on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit:

Messrs. Stevens of Marion, Callier of Talbot, Matthews of Clarke, Key of Jasper and Underwood of Montgomery.

The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 33. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution calling for a joint session of the General Assembly for the purpose of hearing a message from His Excellency, Governor Marvin Griffin.

The president appointed as a committee of escort on the part of the Senate, the following senators: Senators Overby of the 33rd and Hardin of the 27th.

The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 35. By Messrs. Mackay, McWhorter and Rutland of DeKalb:
A resolution urging the Governor to take steps through negotiation or condemnation to complete the acquisition of the site for the Stone Mountain Memorial Park; and for other purposes.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

SB 48. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the several acts relating to and incorporating the Town of Garden City so as to fix and presc1ibe and extend the corporate limits of said town; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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SB 49. By Senator Shurling of the 21st:
A bill to repeal an act approved February 21, 1951 providing for responsibility of financially able children to support needy parents applying for old age assistance; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Welfare.

SB 50. By Senator Shurling of the 21st:
A bill to strike that portion of the act approved February 4, 1952 which provides that any person is ineligible for assistance under the act who has children, parents or spouse who are capable of furnishing support; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Welfare.
Mr. Clary of the 29th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 23. Do Pass.
SB 24. Do Pass, as amended.
SB 26. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Clary of 29th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Harden of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of the Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on State of the Republic had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 40. Do Pass, by substitute.
SB 41. Do Pass, by substitute.
SB 42. Do Pass, by substitute.
SB 44. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted,
Harden of 27th District,
Chairman.

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The following bills and/or resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time:
SB 23. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to provide for limitation of 20% of a bank's capital and surplus on temporary loans to counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and county boards of education; and for other purposes.
SB 24. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to amend section 13-904 of the code, relating to the statement to be furnished the Superintendent of Banks by applicants for a charter, so as to provide that such statement shall be accompanied by an examination and investigation fee; and for other purposes.
SB 26. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to amend section 15-204 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relating to private banks so as to forbid the organization or conduct of any new or private bank; and for other purposes.
SB 40. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to provide that no state or local funds shall be in any manner appropriated for public schools except for schools in which the white and colored races are separately educated; and for other purposes.
SB 41. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to authorize the laying out of attendance districts in any public school district in this state and to provide as to the attendance of pupils in such attendance districts; and for other purposes.

SB 42. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill providing for assignment of pupils in this state; providing that the State Board of Education shall have authority to make assignment for pupils; and for other purposes.

The hour for convening the joint session of the Senate and House, called for the purpose of electing a member of the State Highway Board, having arrived, the acting president pro tempore, accompanied by the secretary and the senators, proceeded to the hall of the House of Representatives and the joint session was called to order by the Speaker of the House.

The secretary read the resolution convening the joint session.

Members of the Senate and House representing the Southern Highway District retired to the Speaker's office and met in a caucus in the Speaker's office, and returned to the House chamber and presented the following resolution that was read by the Secretary:

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Joint Resolution 1. By Messrs. Barber and Short of Colquitt and Senator Matthews of the 47th and Mr. Bodenhamer of Tift:
A RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the General Assembly, that Honorable W. A Blasingame of the County of Colquitt is hereby elected and declared to be a member of the State Highway Board of Georgia, from the Southern Highway District, for the unexpired term of Honorable James L. Gillis, ending February 8, 1956.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this tesolution be delivered to His Excellency, The Governor, and the Secretary of State, and said Honorable W. A. Blasingame be commissioned as a member of the State Highway Board of Georgia from the Southern Highway District for the unexpired term of Honorable James L. Gillis, ending February 8, 1956.

Mr. Barker of Colquitt nominated Honorable Walter A. Blasingame of the County of Colquitt to be a member of the State Highway Board representing the Southern District.

Senator Matthews of the 47th, Mr. Bodenhamer of Tift and Mr. Short of Colquitt seconded the nomination.

Mr. Groover of Bibb moved that the secretary of the Senate cast a vote of the entire membership of the Senate and House for Mr. Blasingame.

The motion prevailed and the secretary announced the vote as ayes 252, nays 0.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the joint session be now dissolved.

The motion prevailed and the speaker announced the joint session dissolved.

The senators returned to the Senate chamber and resumed the regular order of business.

The following local bills and resolutions of the Senate were read the third time and put upon their passage.

SB 21. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act to establish a city court in the County of Hall and to provide for the appointment of a judge and solicitor thereof so as to fix the salaries of the judge and solicitor; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SR 9. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A resolution authorizing the State Library to furnish to the Second Division of the Superior Court of Chatham County certain law books; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following general bills of the Senate were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 9. By Senator Hollis of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act providing for actions against non-residents operating motor vehicles in this state, so as to authorize the bringing of joint action in the county of a resident defendant's residence, and joining therein the non-resident defendant; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 19. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A bill to amend chapter 34-33 of the Georgia code of 1933 relating to votes by mail by persons other than military personnel; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia. Thursday, January 20, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 10 o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.
Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions. 3. Reports of standing committees. 4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com-
mittees. 5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.
The consent was granted.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to wit :
HB 2. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and others:
A Bill to provide for the registration of motor vehicles and issuance of motor vehicle licenses and license plates by tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties; and for other purposes.
HB 3. By Mr. Fain of Franklin:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Carnesville in the County of Franklin; and for other purposes.

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HB 11. By Messrs. Lokey, H. Smith and M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to provide for and regulate the payment of compensation out of the county treasury of official court reporters of the superior courts in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.

HB 18. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick in Glynn County; and for other purposes.

HB 19. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Monroe in Walton County; and for other purposes.

HB 21. By Mr. Hawkins of Screven:
A bill to amend an act amending consolidating and superseding the several acts incorporated in the City of Sylvania, County of Screven; and for other purposes.

HB 23. By Mr. Odom of Camden:
A bill incorporating the City of St. Marys, Camden County; and for other purposes.

HB 26. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Hinesville so as to place the solicitor of the city court of Hinesville on a salary basis; and for other purposes.

HB 29. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hinesville so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 30. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to repeal an act incorporating the Town of Midway; to create a charter for the City of Midway in the County of Liberty; and for other purposes.

HB 44. By Mr. Grimsley of Cook:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Adel in Cook County; and for other purposes.

HB 50. By Mr. Ayers of Madison:
A bill to provide a new charter for and to incorporate the City of Carlton in Madison County; to prescribe the procedure corrected therewith; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the House, to-wit:

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HR 42. By Messrs. Matheson of Hart, Lavender of Elbert, Groover of Bibb and others:
A resolution requesting Honorable Alben W. Barkley, United States Senator from Kentucky, to address a joint session of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 9.
SB 19.
SB 21.
SR 9. Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chairman.

The following resolution of the House was read and unanimously adopted :

HR 42. By Messrs. Matheson of Hart, Lavender of Elbert, Groover of Bibb and others:
A resolution requesting Honorable Alben W. Barkley, United States Senator from Kentucky, to address a joint session of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

SB 51. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to expand the development of agricultural credit by creating an agency and instrumentality of the State of Georgia to be known as the State Farm Development Authority, to abolish the Georgia Live Stock Authority created under an Act of the General Assembly of Georgia approved January 5, 1954; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.

SB 52. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to amend chapter 24-21 of the code of Georgia of 1933 so as to provide for service by publication by the ordinary to any guardian, administrator, executor, surety on bonds or either, or any other person

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who shall remove himself beyond the limits of this state; and for other purposes.

SB 53. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to amend chapter 4-4 of the code of Georgia of 1933 so as to provide that the liability of an agent, persons, or corporations who shall endeavor to bind a non-existing principal on a contract with any third person, persons or corporations shall be determined by the rule of law now existing in this state relative to determining the liability of an agent who has exceeded his authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

SB 54. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to define and enlarge the jurisdiction of courts of ordinary, and those counties having no city courts or county courts and of municipal courts, police courts, so as to enable such courts to dispose of misdemeanor cases under the Georgia State Highway Patrol Act of 1937; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
SR 19. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution to authorize a "State Programs Study Committee" for the purpose of determining and recommending programs of services and a plan of financial operations for the state that will enable the state to provide the essential needs of the people of the state for each of the next four years; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.
SR 20. By Senator Dews of the 9th:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to provide for the division of Calhoun County into five school districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.

HB 2. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to provide for the registration of motor vehicles and issuance of motor vehicle licenses and license plates by tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.

HB 3. By Mr. Fain of Franklin:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Carnesville in the County of Franklin; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 11. By Messrs. Lokey, H. Smith and l\1. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to provide for and regulate the payment of compensation out of the county treasury of official court reporters of the superior courts in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 18. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick in Glynn County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 19. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Monroe in Walton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 21. By Mr. Hawkins of Screven:
A bill to amend an act amending, consolidating and superseding the several acts incorporated in the City of Sylvania, county of Screven; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 23. By Mr. Odom of Camden:
A bill incorporating the City of St. Marys, Camden County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 26. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Hinesville so as to place the solicitor of the city court of Hinesville on a salary basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 29. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hinesville so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 30. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to repeal an act incorporating the Town of Midway; to create a charter for the City of Midway in the County of Liberty; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 44. By Mr. Grimsley of Cook:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Adel in Cook County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 50. By Mr. Ayers of Madison:
A bill to provide a new charter for and to incorporate the City of Carlton in Madison County; to prescribe the procedure corrected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

Mr. Shurling of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 32. Do Pass by substitute.
SB 35. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Shurling of 21st District,
Chairman.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 11. Do Pass. SB 12. Do Pass. SB 13. Do Pass. SB 14. Do Pass. SB 15. Do Pass. SB 16. Do Pass. SB 28. Do Pass. SB 30. Do Pass. SB 45. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Turner of 34th District,

Chairman.

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The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time:

SB 11. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act approved February 15, 1933 providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more. according to the preceding census of the United States; so as to provide additional pension protection for such members and their dependents; and for other purposes.

SB 12. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act approved August 20, 1927 providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 as disclosed by the United States census of 1920, or subsequent census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide increased pension benefits; and for other purposes.

SB 13. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend section 34-1904 of the 1933 code of Georgia, as amended, so as to regulate the time and manner of qualification of candidates in cities having a population of more than 300,000; and for other purposes.

SB 14. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more so as to provide for the amount of pension payable to widows of any policeman who has served 25 years and has not been placed on pension but who has remained in active service; and for other purposes.

SB 15. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act approved August 13, 1924 providing a system of pensions for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000 so as to provide additional benefits; and for other purposes.

SR 16. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof; and for other purposes.

SB 28. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the act relating to the Savannah Civil Service System by changing the qualifications of the Savannah Civil Service Board; and for other purposes.

SB 30. By Senator Page of the 1st: A bill to amend the charter of the mayor and councilmen of the Town

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of Garden City so as to increase the number of councilmen; and for other purposes.

SB 32. By Senator Matthews of the 47th:
A bill to regulate the opening date of tobacco auction sales within this state; to provide for a minimum length of selling seasons; and for other purposes.
SB 45. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the charter of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah so as to provide a change in the hours in voting in all municipal elections; and for other purposes.
The following general bills and resolutions were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 20. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A bill to amend the act known as the "Voters' Registration Act" so as to provide that a county registrar shall not be eligible to offer as a candidate for any state or county office in any primary, special or general election while holding said position; and for other purposes.

Senator Steis of the 20th offered the following amendment: Amend SB 20, Section 6 A, by inserting the following words "mu-
nicipal or national" to line 2 following the word county.
The amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
SB 23. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th: A bill to provide for limitation of 20% of a bank's capital and surplus on temporary loans to counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and county boards of education; and for other purposes.
Senator Harrison of the 17th asked unanimous consent that SB 23 be postponed until January 25th at 11 o'clock and the consent was granted.

A sealed communication was received from His Excellency, the Governor, through Honorable Ben T. Wiggins, executive secretary.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now resolve itself in

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executive session for the purpose of considering a sealed communication from His Excellency, the Governor.

The motion prevailed and the Senate resolved itself into executive session.

The following communication was dispatched to His Excellency, the Governor, through George D. Stewart, secretary of the Senate:

January 20, 1955.
Honorable Marvin Griffin, Governor, State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia.
Dear Governor:
Under the rules governing Executive Sessions of the State Senate, I have the honor to report to you as follows:
Honorable A. B. Davis, of the County of Seminole, as a member of the Board of Veterinary Examiners, for a term beginning January 13, 1955 and ending September 16, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable Charles G. Duncan, of the County of Fulton, as Chairman of the Milk Control Board, for a term beginning January 31, 1955 and ending January 31, 1961. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable Everett Williams, of the County of Bulloch, as a Member of the Board of Regents, for a term beginning January 13, 1955 and ending January 1, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable Carey Williams, of the County of Greene, as a lHember of the Board of Regents, for a term beginning January 1, 1955 and ending January 1, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable Clarke W. Duncan, of the County of Marion, as a Member of the State Board of Education, for a term beginning January 13, 1955 and ending January 1, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable George P. Whitman, Jr., of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the State Board of Education, for a term beginning January 13, 1955 and ending January 1, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable William T. Bodenhamer, of the County of Tift, as a Member of the State Board of Education, for a term beginning January 13, 1955 and ending January 1, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable Harold P. McDonald, of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the State Board of Health, for a term beginning January 13, 1955 and ending September 1, 1960. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.

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Honorable A. P. Persons, of the County of Talbot, as Superintendent of Banks, for a term beginning January 1, 1956 and ending January 1, 1960. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable Luke L. Couch, of the County of Oglethorpe, as a Member of the State Game and Fish Commission, for a term beginning January 13, 1955 and ending January 1, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable Henry A. Stewart, Sr., of the County of Polk, as a Member of the State Board of Education, for a term beginning January 13, 1955 and ending January 1, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable R. W. Rollins, of the County of Decatur, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for a term beginning January 13, 1955 and ending November 27, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Miss Lillian Henderson, of the County of Fulton, as Director of the Confederate Pensions and Records Department, for a term beginning January 12, 1955 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable 0. C. Brannen, of the County of Muscogee, as a Member of the State Board of Health, for a term beginning January 12, 1955 and ending September 1, 1960. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable Garland Peyton, of the County of Lumpkin, as Director of the Depa1tment of Mines, Mining and Geology, for a term beginning January 12, 1955 and ending December 31, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable Charles H. Alden, of the County of Habersham, as Director of Entymology, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending January 1, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable Roy Chalker, of the County of Burke, as Director of State Parks, Historic Sites and Monuments, for a term beginning J anuary 12, 1955 and ending January 1, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable George J. Hearn, of the County of Walton, as Adjutant General, for a term beginning January 12, 1955 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable Scott Candler, of the County of DeKalb, as Secretary of the Department of Commerce, for the unexpired term of Honorable Nelson Shipp, for a term beginning January 12, 1955 and ending February 8, 1957. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable T. V. Williams, of the County of Coffee, as State Revenue Commissioner, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending February 1, 1955. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 1.
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enue Commissioner, for a term beginning February 1, 1955 and ending February 1, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 1.
Honorable C. Lawton Shaw, of the County of Fulton, as Supervisor of the Purchasing Department, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending November 17, 1956. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable E. F. Vickers, of the County of Decatur, as a Member of the State School Building Authority, for a term beginning January 12, 1955 and ending January 1, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable BenT. Wiggins, of the County of Stephens, as Executive Secretary and Secretary of the Executive Department, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Honorable Hugh Carney, of the County of Cherokee, as a Member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending January 1, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0.
Respectfully yours,
George D. Stewart,
Secretary of the Senate.

The executive session was dissolved and the Senate resumed the regular order of business.

The following general bills of the Senate were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 29. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Bill Drafting Unit as a part of the State Department of Law so as to authorize studies and preparation of certain proposed legislation; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 44. By Senators Page of the 1st, Overby of the 33rd, Dews of the 9th, Davis of the 42nd, Hollis of the 24th, Harding of the 27th, and Warnell of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Georgia Ports Authority so as to provide for additional members of such authority; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 33. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution calling for a joint session of the General Assembly at 12 o'clock, January 20, 1955, for the purpose of hearing a message from His Excellency, Governor Marvin Griffin.

The hour for convening the joint session of the Senate and House having arrived, the president, accompanied by the secretary and the senators, proceeded to the hall of the House of Representatives and the joint session called for the purpose of hearing a budget message by His Excellency, the Governor, was called to order by the president of the Senate.

The doorkeeper announced His Excellency, the Governor, and his committee of escort at the door and awaited the pleasure of the General Assembly.

The president directed the doorkeeper to admit the distinguished guests, and they were admitted.

The secretary read the resolution providing for the joint session.

The president introduced the Governor, who addressed the General Assembly as follows:

FOR RELEASE TO ALL THURSDAY AFTERNOON NEWSPAPERS, JANUARY 20, 1955.

(Combined address and budget message of Governor Marvin Griffin to the General Assembly of Georgia convened in joint session in the House of Representatives' Chamber at the State Capitol in Atlanta. Governor Griffin spoke outlining his legislative program for the current session and the policies which his administration will follow. His address was carried over a statewide network of radio and television stations.)

LT.-GOVERNOR VANDIVER; SPEAKER MOATE; MEMBERS OF THE SENATE AND OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND MY FELLOW GEORGIANS:

My message to you today combines budgetary recommendations and the broad policies which my administration will follow during the four years to come.

While campaigning last summer, I made three prime commitments to the people of Georgia, the fulfillment of which is the dedicated purpose of this administration. They are:

1. We will carry forward all those programs which are stimulating widespread development in the State.

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2. Our County Unit System will be maintained as is and will be protected against all attacks.

3. Georgia's Constitutional requirements that the races be segregated in her schools and colleges will be upheld by me with all the resources at my disposal-COME WHAT MAY!

These three stated principles form the chart which will guide us as we undertake our work.

By steadfast determination and willing sacrifice, we can preserve our sacred heritage. We can protect our long established institutions against any assault". At the same time, we can achieve here a fuller and more prosperous life for all our people and the generations of the future.

Your state government during the last few years has set the pace successfully for growth in business, agriculture, industry and all forms of activity.

The tempo of this forward movement is best reflected in an article by J. Frank Beatty which I read in the weekly trade magazine "Broadcasting and Telecasting" in the December 27th issue.
This publication is circulated largely among hard-headed business, advertising, radio and TV executives. These men are interested in finding markets and selling their goods. It is extremely significant when Georgia is singled out as the site of unlimited opportunity in the nation.

If you will permit me to do so, I would like to quote briefly a few of the highlights from this 12 page article lauding our State.

"Georgia is a State of new industry, new agriculture and new life. The economic indices tell a story no advertiser can afford to overlook.
"A BILLION dollar market is forming-in the newest industrial empire east of the Pacific-and the fastest growing.

"Georgia-is setting an economic pace portending progress beyond the wildest dreams. It's natural resources and climate provide markets that are drawing industrial plants by the hundreds.
"You can hear Georgia growing when you wake up in the morning.
"Its recent physical progress matches that of any other state.
"Young people are no longer seeking greener fields elsewhere.

"Georgia is one of the nation's better markets as family and per capita income rise spectacularly.

"The State's industrial potential has scarcely been touched-abundant water -reliable power supply at low rates-rail and truck transportation centers-

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ample port facilities-industrial capital of the South-hub for federal government activities-tax structure favorable to industry-new plants with pleasant working conditions-rennaissance in agriculture-thriving cities and progressive towns--high community spirit and-good labor relations.

"Georgians are on the move!"

Those words summarize the phenomenal strides our State is making. They emphasize the simple truth that Georgia is a growing State and her advancement carries with it corresponding responsibility which must be recognized, met and accepted if we are to take advantage of the destiny that can be ours.

The administration's legislative program submitted to you at this session of the General Assembly is clear and forthright. It is designed to implement policies already stated and to insure even further improved operation of your State government in the future.
First items of legislation which I should like to discuss with you concern the State Highway Department. Road building is one of the four major functions of the State Government and closely affects the lives of all citizens. Expenditure of approximately $60 million dollars per year for this purpose can be a farreaching instrument for public good if prudently handled.
This administration is supporting a measure to provide for large-scale construction of hard-surfaced, all-weather rural roads in Georgia through the Authority method of financing. Such a program successfully carried out over the length and breadth of the State will open up vast new avenues for both agricultural and business development. I am confident that these routes will quickly pay their cost in greater land values and increased business and farm trade.
Highway engineers tell me that there are approximately 70 thousand miles of unimproved rural, farm-to-market or post roads in the State. Out of this total, some 16 thousand miles carry traffic which would warrant major improvement. Therefore, the initial goal of the administration will be devoted first to these more heavily traveled routes.
Your favorable consideration is requested on another important matter relating to the Highway Department, and that is on the proposal to repeal the Act providing for toll roads.
Georgians are wary of the toll gate.
So am I.
I hope we can do the job here with free roads.
Six months ago President Eisenhower in a message to the National Conference of Governors, outlined what he termed a "grand plan" for solving the Country's road problems.

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He recognized the threat which inadequate highways pose to the nation's future growth and welfare.

The president admitted an over-riding federal responsibility for financing the interstate system and acknowledged the usefulness of tolls in accomplishing this purpose.

Georgia's General Lucius D. Clay was subsequently appointed to head an Advisory Committee of businessmen to recommend concrete proposals to implement the president's ideas for widespread road improvement.

Although the Clay committee is finished with its studies, it is not known what of its recommendations the president will accept, nor what the congress will enact into law after being recommended by the president.

Notwithstanding the proposals which are still in the talking stage, it is my request that the General Assembly, at this session, go ahead and repeal Georgia's Toll Road Act. I am of the firm belief that you legislators should pass on the location and route of any toll highways which might be constructed in Georgia.

Since the General Assembly meets every year, we will have ample time to take advantage of any federal legislation which might be passed under the president's plan. It is incumbent for us to keep an open mind. We must be prepared to study and take advantage of all federal funds which might later become available to Georgia.

Another recommendation submitted to you provides for adoption of a more convenient method for the sale and distribution of automobile license tags.
This Bill authorizes sale of license plates at the county court houses by the Tax Commissioners or Tax Collectors.
In making this change we must give thoughtful consideration toward maintenance of adequate records and careful accounting for funds due the State.

For several years the schedule of benefits available to our working people under Workmen's Compensation laws has not kept up with inflated costs of living. Benefits for injury, last sickness, and funeral expenses need upward revision to remove this flagrant inequality.
Efforts have been made in the General Assembly during the last three years to do something about this, but such bills were killed by opposing interests. The time has come for us to take definite action to protect the welfare of our working people.
They have no lobby to fight for their interests. But I am sure that you

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will see to it at this session that our Workmen's Compensation Law is amended so as to provide a fair level of benefits.

Every geologist and oil man with whom I have talked believes that there are vast oil reserves in Georgia.
Some think that our State has the potential for the greatest production of this mineral resource in the Country.
Since oil is where you find it, I believe we should do everything to stimulate the search.
I urge the adoption of a Constitutional Amendment lifting the oil bounty from $100,000 to $250,000 for the first commercial well brought in, and that the present potential production requirement per day be reduced from 250 barrels to 100 barrels. It is suggested that the bounty be equally divided between the producer and the land owner.
I say this, for eventual oil production in Georgia is dependent completely upon operators who are willing to assume the risk of exploitation and land owners who are willing to lease their property for this purpose.

Now, let me make my position clear on our traditional political institution in Georgia-the County Unit System.
It has served us well and faithfully for many years. The principle it embodies has been a bulwark of representative government since the establishment of our State and Nation. As Governor, I will maintain this system which assures all the people an effective voice in the affairs of their government.

The United States' Supreme Court decision declaring segregation in the public schools of the South unconstitutional is the most far-reaching challenge flung in the face of the people of our region since the War Between the States.
I speak for the people of Georgia when I say that we accept this challenge. We accept it with the firm assertion that we shall not surrender to this Court the inalienable rights of our Sovereign State. We shall not surrender our right to conduct and regulate our own educational institutions.
The State created them.
The State built them.
The State finances them.

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The State shall run them.

The people of the Southern states have shown at the ballot box their determination to resist this tyranny. We must labor tenaciously to gird our defenses if we are to overcome the dangers of certain destruction to our longestablished pattern of social conduct which loom ominously ahead.

It is likely that during the service of the members of this General Assembly now in office the school segregation crisis may reach its fearful climax.

Our only concern in the days to come will be the welfare of the children of Georgia.
Utilization of the powers contained in the School Segregation Amendment is admittedly a last resort measure.
But we put all on notice, here and now, that we will not hesitate to use it to preserve the integrity of the races and protect the well-being and security of the children of Georgia.
The threatened intention of federal authorities, prior to the decision to subject the public schools of the states to federal control, caused the last session of the General Assembly to take two precautionary steps.
They were: 1. Submission of the school segregation amendment to the people. 2. Creation of the Georgia Commission on Education.
Thus it happened that when in May of last year the federal Supreme Court finally handed down its decision against state schools, we, in Georgia, were prepared to act.
And when the people ratified the amepdJient in the last general election, our machinery was made 1eady to deal with whatever problems may arise.
The Georgia Commission on Education has submitted its report on the school situation to you.

I endorse this report and commend it to your careful consideration. I ask that the General Assembly amend the joint resolution creating this commission so as to provide for a report to each session of the General Assembly until such time as its work shall have been completed.
Meanwhile, we must place our public school system in order.

To this end, the report of the Commission recommends enactment of three laws at this session of the General Assembly. They are:

FIRST, an Act to make it certain that no public funds, either state or local, may be expended in Georgia for the maintenance of mixed schools. This Act will

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further reinforce the plain meaning of the Georgia Constitution on that subject and will implement similar provisions in the State Appropriation Act.

SECOND, an Act relating to assignment of pupils in the public schools; setting up a system of appeals; and providing for grants to be made by the State Board of Education under certain circumstances in lieu of attendance in the public schools.

THIRD, an Act relating to the formation of school attendance districts.

I recommend that the Legislature enact the measures recommended by the Georgia Commission on Education and supported by the administration. They have been prepared only after months of study. Any amendments which might be offered to the three measures should be resisted and adopted only when the clear necessity therefor has been established.

Consideration of enactment of other legislation relating to this question should await future developments.

Next, we come to discussion of the State's budget and fiscal affairs and recommendations for future operation.
We must bear in mind that 91% of the State's income goes to financing the four great service functions-Education, Welfare, Highways and Health.
We must remember, too, that it is these agencies whose legitimate needs for necessary expansion continue to mount. Their requests for additional funds stem entirely from the fact that our population is increasing among all age groups. We have now more children of school age and at the same time the older people are living longer.
Business, industrial and agricultural growth creates a demand for more and better services all along the line.
This picture is further complicated by reason of the fact that our current rate of spending by all State agencies is $235 million dollars annually. Yet, our rate of income is $225 million dollars annually. This leaves a deficit of $10 million dollars.
When I was campaigning for governor this past summer the State had just completed a most successful financial year, a year when the appropriations of the State for cost of operating the government and furnishing services to the people of Georgia totaled two hundred twenty-four million, nine hundred thousand dollars and income totaled two hundred twenty-five million, four hundred thousand dollars.
The State was operating the last fiscal year within its income and had approximately five hundred thousand dollars income for the year left as surplus.
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into a sense of security and belief that the financial condition of the State by the time that my administration took office would only present the problem of keeping the budget in balance as to future needs.

At the very time I was out running for election to the office of Governor and campaigning on the basis of the financial record of the last fiscal year, the administration in office was beset with financial problems which did not exist the preceding year and which had to be solved by using accumulated surplus funds of the State, thereby creating a fixed, continuing program of services with annual costs in excess of the current annual income of the State.

The setting of a program of services with annual costs in excess of the current annual income of the State, although deemed necessary and essential by the preceding administration, has compounded the problems which will confront my administration.

At the beginning of the present administration, there is a surplus in the State Treasury of approximately eleven million dollars. However, when the commitments previously made, which cannot at this time be recalled, are carried out to the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 1955, there will be approximately six million dollars remaining in the State surplus funds.

I will utilize the remaining surplus to cany on as far as possible the program of services as established. This will not be for many months, as this remaining surplus will be exhausted completely by October.

Officials of the State who administer the education, highway, public health and public welfare agencies have indicated that considerable additional money will be required each year over the next four years to meet rising demands in each succeeding year.

For example, the total number of children attending public schools is increasing steadily at the rate of 30,000 each year. This calls for 1150 new teachers, not counting automatic salary increases under provisions of the :Minimum Foundation Program, new classrooms required and other necessary educational expenses.
Our University System continues to operate on the same appropriation it received when it had 5,000 less students.
The number of needy Georgians who are entitled to some form of welfare benefits is going up by 10,000 annually.

Hundreds more citizens requiring care and treatment are seeking admission each year to our State's institutions.

At Augusta, the new Eugene Talmadge :Memorial Hospital is nearing completion and will cost another three millions a year to operate.

:Meanwhile, the federal government is providing $7 million dollars extra money in grants to Georgia for highway construction during the next fiscal year which must be matched with state funds.

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It would appear on first thought that the State should reduce other services in order to provide millions needed for education, highways, health and welfare. But it is readily apparent these increases cannot come from other agencies of the State government since these are spending only 9 percent of the total State budget, or only about $21 million dollars annually.

There is no denying the fact that we are confronted with a very serious situation over the next four years. We cannot halt abruptly expansion of State services if we are to meet the growing needs as they arise, and at the same time, encourage future business, agricultural and industrial development.

Under provisions of our Constitution, the Governor is required to submit to the General Assembly a budget message accompanied by a draft of the General Appropriation Bill, dealing with future financial requirements for operation of the State of Georgia.

There is also an accompanying provision in the Constitution allowing continuation of the present Appropriation Act for the next fiscal year or until such time as another Act is passed by the General Assembly.

The current Act provides now for annual appropriations totaling $230 million dollars and its contingent section authorizes another $27 million dollars to be expended in the event revenue is sufficient in any fiscal year to pay the additional amounts.

It appears that the income of the State for this fiscal year, based on a very slight increase reflected in the first six months, will remain at the same level as last year, namely, $225,500,000.

It does not appear that we can expect much relief from increased revenue since the present rate of receipts is far below appropriations already authorized by the General Assembly.

It is absolutely necessary that we give serious study to what amounts will be needed in the next four years to keep Georgia on the plus side of the ledger. We must give consideration to financing her expanding needs and make every effort possible to keep expenditures within the present tax structure of the State.

Since it will be necessary for us to make a careful study of the whole fiscal situation before we can prepare and submit a budget bill to the General Assembly, I urge respectfully that no General Appropriation Bill be considered at this session. It is also 1ecommended that no amendment to the existing General Appropriation Act be enacted, except as specifically recommended to strengthen our State's segregation laws.

This recommended action will allow for the current appropriation Act to continue in force and effect until we are prepared to enact a new Appropriation Bill.
As Governor, I urge the immediate adoption of a joint resolution creating an interim study group to be called the "State Program Study Committee." It is recommended the Committee be composed of the following persons:

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Governor, Lt.-Governor, Speaker of the House, Attorney General, State Auditor, Revenue Commissioner, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations of the House, Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Senate, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee of the House; and

One member each representing: agriculture, business, consumers, counties, financial institutions, industry, labor, municipalities, parents and veterans.

The "State Program Study Committee" should be charged with the duty of studying the service programs of all departments and agencies of the State government. Particular attention should be paid to the big four departmentseducation, welfare, highways and health-which will present 99 per cent of the State's financial problems in the next four years.

This Committee should be charged further with the duty of making specific recommendations as to what programs of services are necessary during the next four-year period. And it should be required to make definite recommendations as to the amounts of money needed by each agency for every year over the next four-year period to carry on these programs.

In the event the Committee finds that the recommended programs of services in any agency cannot be carried on within the amount of money presently available to that agency for this fiscal year, less the amount alloted from surplus funds, then this Committee will be charged with the additional duty of recommending ways and means of producing in each year of the next four-year period additional funds required.

It is my desire to impress on the Committee the urgent need for immediate action. It will be absolutely essential that the facts the Committee is charged with finding be determined not later than June 15, 1955, which is two weeks before the beginning of the next fiscal year.

These recommendations must be available so that the General Assembly and I can determine what course of action to follow beginning July 1, 1955 to meet the financial problems of the State which I have been discussing with you.

Meanwhile, it shall be my purpose to examine the State's revenue laws and tighten tax loopholes wherever possible.

We shall work to eliminate marginal services and to cull useless or inefficient personnel.

All requests for additional funds will be scrutinized closely by the "State Program Study Committee" and by me to make sure that they are made with due regard to the financial condition of the State.

We ask that no changes be made in revenue laws of the State at this session of the General Assembly. We ask that the line be held pending receipt of the study report.
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assume full responsibility for the fiscal operation of the State's affairs. One useful purpose of this study committee will be to bring the constant spotlight of newspaper publicity on the operation of the departments of the State government so that the people and the press will have a better understanding and realization of our problems.

Once we know what ought to be done, I am confident that the General Assembly, working in harmony with the Executive Branch, can solve all our pressing financial and governmental matters in a manner which will not only reflect credit on the Legislature and this administration, but will result also in vast betterment of State services for everyone.
In Georgia we have faced many hardships and vicissitudes. We have battled droughts, tornadoes, floods and other disasters. We fought the boll weevil successfully and have overcome many other handicaps which would have discouraged a less hardy and resolute people. In adversity our citizens have been unified in bearing the burdens and in prosperity we have shared the benefits.
Therefore, we look to the future with confidence. We are hopeful for better things to come, but we are resolved to meet unfavorable conditions, should they arise and to triumph over them. With our people sharing wholeheartedly in this common cause nothing can stop us from becoming one of the shining stars in the galaxy of states.
During the next quarter of a century, we will see unfolded before our eyes a mighty panorama of new wealth and new ways of doing things.
We will see a busy people and a busy state stretching all the way from Rabun Gap to Tybee Light.
Human security and spiritual contentment will show on the rugged and healthy faces of all our people as our children and our grandchildren better prepare themselves to meet the challenges of life.
That is what I see for our glorious State and seeing it, I take renewed hope as we face our common future.
The courage, determination and VISion which springs from the deep and abiding faith of our people and the sustenance of the soil that God has given us will see us through.
Senator Lovett of the 16th moved that the joint session be now dissolved and the motion prevailed.
The president announced the joint session dissolved.
The senators returned to the Senate chamber and resumed the regular order of business.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

HB 36. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Mun of Sumter and others:
A bill to reorganize the military forces of the state; to conform the organization, training and discipline to the requirements of the United States; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent the following bill of the House was introduced, read the first time, and referred to committee:

HB 36. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Murr of Sumter and others:
A bill to reorganize the military forces of the state; to conform the organization, training and discipline to the requirements of the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn.

The motion prevailed and the president, announced the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Friday, January 21, 1955.
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 10 o'clock and was called to order by the president.
Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions. 3. Reports of standing committees.
4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees.
5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions.
6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

HB 9. By Messrs. Bentley and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the inspection of public buildings and property, so as to provide for an annual inspection by the grand jury; and for other purposes.

HB 14. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; to provide that the mayor and Board of Aldermen may provide for the purchase of uniforms in the police and fire departments; and for other purposes.

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HB 16. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide for the retirement of the judges and the solicitor general of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 17. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide that the mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Atlanta shall have authority to provide for an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property in the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 85. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act creating a civil service board in Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 86. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a method for fire prevention systems in the unincorporated portions of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 87. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to repeal an act requiring the commissioners of roads and revenues of counties of a certain population to supplement the funds of the County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

HB 88. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a method for garbage disposal in the unincorporated portion of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 89. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act requiring the tax receiver of Fulton County to receive certain tax returns for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

HB 90. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a method for providing parks in the unincorporated portion of Fulton County; and for other purposes.
HB 92. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act relating to elections in counties of a certain population for sheriffs, clerks of the superior court; and for other purposes.
HB 93. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the rental of voting machines; and for other purposes.

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HB 94. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act authorizing Fulton County to provide group insurance for county employees; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:

HR 23-54a. By Mr. Deen of Bacon:
A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention for the considering of an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the operation of state schools, and for other purposes.

HR 31-84a. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the administration by the states of their respective school systems; and for other purposes.

HR 48. By Messrs. Stephens of Clarke and Freeman of Monroe:
A resolution recommending the placing of a bust of Stonewall Jackson in the Hall of Fame in New York City; and for other purposes.

HR 49. By Mr. Odom of Camden:
A resolution to name a portion of Cumberland Island, Georgia for the Honorable Marvin Griffin, Governor of Georgia; and for other purposes.

January 21.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 20.
SB 29.
SB 44.
Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chairman.

The following resolutions of the House were read and ~opted:

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HR 23. By Mr. Deen of Bacon:
A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention for the considering of an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the operation of state schools; and for other purposes.

HR 31. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the administration by the states of their respective school sysems; and for other purposes.

HR 48. By Messrs. Stephens of Clarke and Freeman of Monroe:
A resolution recommending the placing of a bust of Stonewall Jackson in the Hall of Fame in New York City; and for other purposes.

HR 49. By Mr. Odom of Camden:
A resolution to name a portion of Cumberland Island, Georgia for the Honorable Marvin Griffin, Governor of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

SB 55. By Senator Ponsell of the 5th:
A bill to repeal an act relative to the regulation of warm air heating contractors so as to provide for the licensing of warm air heating contractors in this state; and to provide for a State Board of Examiners of Warm Air Heating Contractors; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industrial Relations.

HE 9. By Messrs. Bentley and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the inspection of public buildings and property, so as to provide for an annual inspection by the grand jury; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HE 14. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; to provide that the mayor and Board of Aldermen may provide for the purchase of uniforms in the police and fire departments; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HE 16. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton: A bill to amend an act to provide for the retirement of the judges and

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the solicitor general of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 17. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide that the mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Atlanta shall have authority to provide for an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property in the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 85. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act creating a civil service board in Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 86. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a method for fire prevention systems in the unincorporated portions of Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 87. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to repeal an act requiring the commissioners of roads and revenues of counties of a certain population to supplement the funds of the County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 88. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a method for garbage disposal in the unincorporated portion of Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 89. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act requiring the tax receiver of Fulton County to receive certain tax returns for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 90. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a method for providing parks in the unincorporated portion of Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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HB 92. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act relating to elections in counties of a certain population for sheriffs, clerks of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 93. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the rental of voting machines; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 94. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act authorizing Fulton County to provide group insurance for county employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

Mr. Davis of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 47. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Davis of 42nd District,
Chairman.

The following bill of the Senate, favorably reported by the committee, was read the second time:

SB 47. By Senators Harding of the 27th, Overby of the 33rd and Turner of the 34th:
A bill to place the solicitor general in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit on a salary basis in lieu of the fee basis; and for other purposes.

The following local bills of the Senate were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 11. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act approved February 15, 1933 providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more, according to the preceding census of the United States; so as to provide additional pension protection for such members and their dependents; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 12. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act approved August 20, 1927 providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 as disclosed by the United States census of 1920, or subsequent census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities; so as to provide increased pension benefits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, wsa passed.

SB 13. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend section 34-1904 of the 1933 code of Georgia, as amended, so as to regulate the time and manner of qualification of candidates in cities having a population of more than 300,000; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 14. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more so as to provide for the amount of pension payable to widows of any policeman who has served 25 years and has not been placed on pension but who has remained in active service; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 15. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act approved August 13, 1924 providing a system of pensions for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000 so as to provide additional benefits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 16. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874 and the several acts amendatory thereof; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 28. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the act relating to the Savannah Civil Service System by changing the qualifications of the Savannah Civil Service Board; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 30. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the charter of the mayor and councilmen of the Town of Garden City so as to increase the number of councilmen; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 45. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the charter of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah so as to provide a change in the hours in voting in all municipal elections; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 24, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 10 o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain, Rev. Sam Crouch, pastor Presbyterian Church of Lyons and Mt. Vernon, Georgia.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of Friday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions.
3. Reports of standing committees.
4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees.
5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions.
6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof :
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to-wit:

HB 25. By Messrs. Birdsong and Lam of Troup: A bill to repeal an act relative to the salaries of officials in certain counties; and for other purposes.
HB 32. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols: A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act to abolish the county court of Echols County"; and for other purposes.
HB 33. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols: A bill to amend an act amending, revising, superseding and consolidat-

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ing the laws creating and governing the commissioners of roads and revenues of Echols County; and for other purposes.

HB 34. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act providing that purchases made by the County Board of Education of Echols County shall be done by public bidding"; and for other purposes.

HB 35. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to place the sheriff, the superior court and the ordinary of Dougherty County on a salary basis; and for other purposes.

HB 46. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to consolidate the office of tax collector of Hall County and the office of tax receiver of Hall County into the single office of tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 47. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to provide for a referendum by which a majority of the qualified voters of Hall County voting in said referendum can place the sheriff of Hall County and other officers on a salary system of compensation; and for other purposes.

HB 75. By Mr. Dozier of Miller:
A bill to provide for the use of voting machines in all elections including primaries and municipal elections in the County of Miller; and for other purposes.

HB 81. By Mr. Dozier of Miller:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissiOners of roads and revenues of the County of Miller; and for other purposes.

HB 82. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act to authorize counties having a certain population to levy taxes for the purposes defined therein", and for other purposes.

HB 124. By Mr. Parker of Appling:
A bill to amend an act which created a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Appling; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:

HR 36-130a. By Messrs. Perkins of Carroll, Bagby of Paulding and others:
A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention for the consideration of an amendment to the Constitution to the United States

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relative to service in the Armed Forces of the United States; and for other purposes.

HR 59. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A resolution commending the National Junior Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.

January 24.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 11. SB 12. SB 13. SB 14. SB 15. SB 16. SB 28. SB 30. SB 45.
Respectfully submitted, Parker of the 20th District, Chairman.

The following resolutions of the House and Senate were read and adopted:

SR 21. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution creating a committee to study the procedures relative to the publication and submission of proposed constitutional amendments; and for other purposes.
The president appointed on the part of the Senate: Senators Kelly of the 35th and Page of the 1st.

HR 36. By Messrs. Perkins of Carroll, Cowart of Calhoun, Baughman of Early, Cotton of Baker, Jones of Laurens and many others:
A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention for the con-

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sideration of an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to service in the Armed Forces of the United States; and for other purposes.

HR 59. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A resolution commending the National Junior Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted :
SB 3. By Senator Millican of the 52nd: A bill to repeal Chapter 47-10 of the Code of Georgia relative to lobbying; to provide for the definition of lobbying; to provide for registration of lobbyists; to provide for a penalty and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.
Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted:
SB 8. By Senator Millican of the 52nd: A bill to amend an act known as the "Voters' Registration Act" so as to provide that applications for revision shall be accepted up to forty-five (45) days before the date of the application; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.
The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

SB 56. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act to amend an act approved March 29, 1937, known as the "Unemployment Com1t:!nsation Law" so as to provide that certain provisions for emergency war-risk rates will be inapplicable during the calendar year 1955; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

SB 57. By Senators Millican of the 52nd and Dews of the 9th:
A bill to repeal an act providing for the securing of a license from the county authority to sell fireworks; to prohibit the sale, offering for sale or exposing for sale, fireworks; to define the word "fireworks"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.

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SB 58. By Senator Shurling of the 21st:
A bill to amend an act approved March 29, 1937 known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law", by modifying and liberaliizng the benefit tables so as to change benefit amounts, qualifications, eligibility for benefits, and duration of benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 25. By Messrs. Birdsong and Lam of Troup:
A bill to repeal an act relative to the salaries of officials in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 32. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to abolish the county court of Echols County"; and for other pmposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 33. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill to amend an act amending, revising, superseding and consolidating the laws creating and governing the commissioners of roads and revenues of Echols County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 34. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act providing that purchases made by the County Board of Education of Echols County shall be done by public bidding"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 35. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to place the sheriff, the superior court and the otdinary of Dougherty County on a salary basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 46. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to consolidate the office of tax collector of Hall County and the office of Tax Receiver of Hall County into the single office of Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 47. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to provide for a referendum by which a majority of the qualified voters of Hall County voting in said referendum can place the

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sheriff of Hall County and other officers on a salary system of compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 75. By Mr. Dozier of Miller:
A bill to provide for the use of voting machines in all elections including primaries and municipal elections in the County of Miller; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 81. By Mr. Dozier of Miller:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of the County of Miller; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 82. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to authorize counties having a certain population to levy taxes for the purposes defined therein"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 124. By Mr. Parker of Appling:
A bill to amend an act which created a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Appling; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 48. HB 18. HB 19. HB 23. HB 29. HB 30. HB 44. HB 14.

Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Turner of 34th District, Chairman.

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The following bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time :
SB 48. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the several acts relating to and incorporating the Town of Garden City so as to fix and prescribe and extend the corporate limits of said town; and for other purposes.

HB 14. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. l\L Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; to provide that the mayor and Board of Aldermen may provide by ordinance for the purchase of uniforms in the police and fire departments, etc.; and for other purposes.
HB 18. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick; to confer certain additional powers therein named with respect to closing and conveying certain streets and alleys upon its city commission; and for other purposes.
HB 19. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Monroe; to annex territory to the corporate limits of the City of Monroe; and for other purposes.
HB 23. By Mr. Odom of Camden:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of St. Marys, Camden County, by increasing and extending the corporate territorial limits of said city, etc.; and for other purposes.
HB 29. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to repeal an act incorporating the Town of Midway; to create a charter for the City of Midway in the County of Liberty; and for other purposes.
HB 30. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to repeal an act incorporating the Town of Midway; to create a charter for the City of Midway in the County of Liberty; and for other purposes.

HB 44. By Mr. Grimsley of Cook:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Adel so as to enlarge the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The following local uncontested bill was read the third time and put upon its passage :

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SB 47. By Senators Harding of the 27th, Overby of the 33rd and Turner o:f the 34th:
A bill to place the solicitor general in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit on a salary basis in lieu of the fee basis; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following general bills and resolutions were read the third time and put upon their passage:
SB 40. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to provide that no state or local funds shall be in any manner appropriated for public schools except for school in which the white and colored races are separately educated; and for other purposes.

The Committee on State of Republic offered the following substitute:
To be entitled An Act to provide that no State or local funds shall be in any manner appropl'iated or expended for public school purposes except for schools in which the white and colored races are separately educated; to provide that no budget under Sections 32-619 and 32-620 of the Code of this State shall be approved which does not so provide; and to provide that no funds shall be expended for public schools within the district submitting such budget without approval of such budget; to provide punishment for violation of any of the provisions of this Act; to provide for recovery at law on behalf of the State for violation thereof; to provide that this Act shall apply to all public school systems in this State created at any time; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that no State or local funds derived from taxation or otherwise, shall be appropriated, paid out, used, or in any wise expended, directly or indirectly, for the maintenance, upkeep, operation, or support of any public school district or system in this State which does not provide separate schools for white and colored children thtoughout the entire district or system and in which all the white and colored children attending public schools do not attend separate schools; nor shall any such money be appropriated, used, paid out, or in any wise expended, directly or indirectly, for the payment of any salary or compensation of any nature or character whatsoever to any teacher, instructor, employee or official of any public school district or system instructing mixed classes of white and colored children or in any wise concerned in the maintenance, upkeep, support or operation of any public school district or system which does not maintain and provide separate public schools for white and colored children throughout the entire district or system and in which all the white and colored children attending public

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schools are not educated in separate schools; provided, however, that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to the annual capital outlay funds allotted to the local school units as referred to in the General Appropriations Act approved February 20, 1953, or to any funds hereafter appropriated for capital outlay purposes, nor to funds for payment of principal or interest on any bonded indebtedness.
SECTION 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that no budget filed or submitted under Sections 32-619 and 32-620 of the Code of this State shall be approved by the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent of Schools, or other official, which does not provide that all items of proposed expenditure set forth therein shall lapse and become void in the event separate schools for white and colored children should not be maintained and operated in the school district, system or unit submitting such budget and throughout the entire district or system and in the event all the white and colored children attending the public schools thereof do not attend separate schools; and no public school system, district or unit in this State or any officer or employee thereof shall make any expenditure of any public funds for the maintenance or operation of such district, system or unit or any school therein until the budget referred to in said sections of the Code shall have been approved by the State Board of Education or the State Superintendent of Schools as provided in said Code Section 32-620; provided, however, said district, system or unit and the officials thereof shall in all events make payment of sums due the State School Building Authority and payment of principal and interest on any bonded indebtedness, the provisions of this Section notwithstanding.
SECTION 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that any official of this State, or of any county, city or school district, system or unit, or any other person, who shall offend against any provision of this law, or aid or abet therein, or be in any wise therein concerned, shall be guilty of felony, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be confined in the penitentiary for a period of not less nor more than two years; and it shall be the duty of the Attorney General to conduct the prosecution.
SECTION 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that any official of this State, or of any county, city or school district, system or unit, who shall be in any wise concerned in paying out, using or in any wise expending any State or local funds contrary to the provisions of this law, shall be liable for the amount so paid out, used or in any wise expended, which shall be recovered against him in an action at law in the name of the State, and the sureties on any official bond of such officer shall be likewise jointly and severally liable in such action, and the recovery shall be paid into the State Treasury, it being the duty of the Attorney General to institute such action upon direction of the Governor.
SECTION 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the provisions of this Act shall apply to all public school systems in this State, including those maintained and operated by counties and cities, including independent local systems, and all public school systems whether created before or after the Constitution of 1877; and this Act shall apply to all counties and cities and school districts within this State and all the officials thereof.

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SECTION 6. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 42, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SR 7. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution proposing that the rotunda of the State Capitol be designated as the Georgia Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 7 by adding the following:
"Be it further resolved that the Secretary of State, as custodian and/or keeper of the building and grounds, be directed and authorized to carry out the provisions of this resolution."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to as amended.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 44, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, January 25, 1955.
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 10 o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain. By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterdays' proceedings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.
Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions. 3. Reports of standing committees. 4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com-
mittees. 5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.
The consent was granted.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to-wit:
HB 22. By Mr. Hawkins of Screven: A bill to supplement the fees of the ordinary of Screven County; and for other purposes.
HB 24. By Mr. Cates of Burke: A bill creating the office of tax commissioner of Burke County; and for other purposes.

HB 41. By Mr. Twitty of Mitchell: A bill to amend section 113-607 of the 1933 code of Georgia relating

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to the giving of notice of a petition to probate a will in solemn form; and for other purposes.

HB 43. By Messrs. Twitty and Palmer of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Camilla; and for other purposes.

HB 51. By Messrs. McGarity of Henry, Murphy of Crawford and others:
A bill to amend an act to provide that health or accident insurance policies shall contain a provision that they shall be non-cancellable after being in force for two years, provided all premiums are paid; and for other purposes.

HB 56. By Mr. Pickard of Muscogee:
A bill to repeal an act providing for the securing of a license from county authorities to sell fireworks; and for other purposes.

HB 68. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to repeal an act approved December 9, 1953, creating a Georgia Turnpike Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 77. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to enable the City of Gainesville and Hall County to establish a joint planning commission; and for other purposes.

HB 78. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta; relating to "Augusta Officers and Employees-Tenures"; and for other purposes.

HB 79. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, incorporated as the City Council of Augusta; and for other purposes.

HB 80. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to repeal an act entitled "An act to authorize the City Council of Augusta to create a Board of Health for said City", and for other purposes.

HB 83. By Mr. Ayers of Madison:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the office of tax-receiver and tax collector of Madison County; and for other purposes.

HB 84. By Messrs. Mallory and Caldwell of Upson: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Village of East Thomaston, in

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Upson, by reducing the corporate limits of said village, and for other purposes.

HB 97. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act relating to and incorporating the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah"; and for other purposes.

HB 100. By Mr. Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend chapter 59-7 of the Georgia code, relating to juries generally, to provide for segregation of jurors according to age and sex where confined overnight under supervision of court officers; and for other purposes.

HB 102. By Messrs. Sognier, Cheatham and Eyler of Chatham:
A bill to abolish the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Chatham County; and for other purposes.

HB 123. By Messrs. Jones and Murr of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Americus; by establishing and incorporating a utility commission for said city; and for other purposes.

HB 132. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna; and for other purposes.

HB 133. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Austell, so as to grant the power of eminent domain to the City of Austell; and for other purposes.

HB 134. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, so as to grant said city the power of eminent domain; and for other purposes.

HB 170. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb, H. Smith of Fulton and others:
A bill to provide that all persons seeking to obtain license tags for vehicles shall first present affidavit as a part of such application, showing payment of all ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.

HB 136. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to amend subsection (b) of section 92-233 of the Annotated Code of Georgia of 1933 which defines the extent of the interest which an applicant for homestead exemption from taxation must have in prop-

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erty in order to be entitled to such homestead exemption; and for other purposes.
HB 157. By Messrs. Register and Mathis of Lowndes:
A bill to amend an act establishing the city court of Valdosta; and for other purposes.

HB 163. By Mr. Underwood of Montgomery:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Mount Vernon, Montgomery County; and for other purposes.

HB 137. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to ratify, approve and confirm the executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of all ad valorem taxes on non profit housing corporations; and for other purposes.

Jan. 25th.
Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 40. SB 47. SR 7. SR 21.
Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chahman.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

SB 59. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the charter for the City of Atlanta so as to provide that the City of Atlanta shall not be authorized to purchase, operate or lease land for such landing fields as above described outside a radius of twenty-five miles from the center of said city as defined on August 23, 1927; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Municipal Government.

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SB 60. By Senators Florence of the 39th, Harrison of the 17th and Jones of the 38th:
A bill to completely and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission; to provide for a State Game and Fish Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game and Fish.

SR 22. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution to compensate John A. Willding for damages to his automobile sustained in an accident with a State Highway Department truck; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

SR 23. By Senator Florence of the 39th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the electing for members of the board of education of Douglas County by the people; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.
HB 22. By Mr. Hawkins of Screven: A bill to supplement the fees of the ordinary of Screven County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
HB 24. By Mr. Cates of Burke: A bill creating the office of tax commissioner of Burke County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 41. By Mr. Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend section 113-607 of the 1933 code of Georgia relating to the giving of notice of a petition to probate a will in solemn form; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 43. By Messrs. Twitty and Palmer of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Camilla; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 51. By l\Iessrs. McGarity of Henry, Murphy of Crawford and others:
A bill to amend an act to provide that health or accident insurance policies shall contain a provision that they shall be non-cancellable

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after being in force for two years, provided all premiums are pafd; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.

HB 56. By Mr. Pickard of Muscogee:
A bill to repeal an act providing for the securing of a license from county authorities to sell fireworks; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 68. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to repeal an act approved December 9, 1953, creating a Georgia Turnpike Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.

HB 77. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to enable the City of Gainesville and Hall County to establish a joint plannig commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 78. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta; relating to "Augusta officers and employees-tenures"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 79. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Augusta, incorporated as the city council of Augusta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 80. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to repeal an act entitled "an act to authorize the city council of Augusta to create a board of health for said city"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 83. By Mr. Ayers of Madison:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the office of tax-receiver and tax collector of Madison County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 84. By Messrs. Mallory and Caldwell of Upson: A bill to amend an act incorporating the village of East Thomaston,

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in Upson, by reducing the corporate limits of said village; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 97. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act relating to and incorporating the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 100. By Mr. Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend chapter 59-7 of the Georgia code, relating to juries generally, to provide for segregation of jurors according to age and sex where confined overnight under supervision of court officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 102. By Messrs. Sognier, Cheatham and Eyler of Chatham:
A bill to abolish the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Chatham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 123. By Messrs. Jones and Murr of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Americus; by establishing and incorporating a utility commission for said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 132. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 133. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Austell, so as to grant the power of eminent domain to the City of Austell; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 134. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, so as to grant said city the power of eminent domain; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 136. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to amend subsection (b) of section 92-233 of the Annotated Code of Georgia of 1933 which defines the extent of the interest which an applicant for homestead exemption from taxation must have in property in order to be entitled to such homestead exemption; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 137. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to ratify, approve and confirm the executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of all ad valorem taxes on non profit housing corporations; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 157. By Messrs. Register and Mathis of Lowndes:
A bill to amend an act establishing the city court of Valdosta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 163. By Mr. Underwood of Montgomery:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Mount Vernon, Montgomery County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 170. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb, H. Smith of Fulton and others:
A bill to provide that all persons seeking to obtain license tags for vehicles shall first present affidavit as a part of such application, showing payment of all ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Motor Vehicles.

Mr. Hollis of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on General Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 10. Do Pass.

SB 22. Do Pass.

SB 37. Do Pass.

SB 52. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Hollis of 24th District,

Chairman.

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Mr. Overby of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Military Affairs has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 36. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Lawson Neel of 7th District,
Secretary.

Mr. Harden of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of the Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on State of the Republic has had under consideration the following bill and resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 2. Do Pass.
SR 19. Do Pass, as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Harden of 27th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 21. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Turner of 34th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Davis of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the fol-

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lowing bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 3. Do Pass, by substitute. SB 8. Do Pass. HB 92. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Davis of 42nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Garrett of the 53rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 4. Do Pass.
SB 34. Do Pass.
SB 39. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Garrett of 53rd District,
Chairman.

Mr. Reynolds of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Conservation, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Conservation has had under consideration the following resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 5. Do Pass. SR 6. Do Pass. SR 17. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Reynolds of 8th District, Chairman.
The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time:
SB 4. By Senator Millican of the 52nd: A bill to amend section 92-3107 of the code of Georgia of 1933 so as to

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exclude from gross income amounts received as pensions from counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.

SB 10. By Senator Hollis of the 24th:
A bill authorizing the chartering and empowering of corporations, so as to remove the necessity for the publication of matters relative to certain corporations; and for other purposes.

SB 22. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to amend section 13-2048 of the Georgia code of 1933 relating to the payment of the deposit of a deceased depositor so as to increase the payments therein authorized from $600.00 to $1,000.00; and for other purposes.
SB 34. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act to limit and regulate the collecting of taxes by municipal authorities except so far as relates to the City of Savannah, so as to exempt the City of Atlanta from said act.
SB 37. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to amend an act to regulate the procedure in the superior court, so as to provide that in order for error to be assigned upon the charge of any court of record to the jury, the complaining party must show that such charge complained of was objected to and the court requested to correct same; and for other purposes.

SB 39. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act to provide that the Secretary of State shall be the Commissioner of Securities of this state; and for other purposes, by adding a new paragraph thereto authorizing the commissioner to waive the furnishing of certain information in a prospectus; and for other purposes.

SB 52. By Senator McDonald of the 42nd:
A bill to amend chapter 24-21 of the code of Georgia of 1933 so as to provide for service by publication by the ordinary to any guardian, administrator, executor, surety on bonds or either, or any other person who shall remove himself beyond the limits of this state; and for other purposes.

SR 5. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A resolution to designate that area acquired pursuant to a resolution approved February 18, 1954 (Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Session, p. 131) as the "Chatuge Lake-Mountain Park"; and for other purposes.

SR 6. By Senator Millican of the 52nd: A resolution authorizing the placing of marble busts of the three Geor-

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gia signers of the Declaration of Independence in the Georgia Hall of Fame at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 17. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution proposing the development of a state park in Hall County; and for other purposes.
SR 19. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution to authorize a "State Programs Study Committee" for the purpose of determining and recommending programs of services and a plan of financial operations for the state that will enable the state to provide the essential needs of the people of the state for each of the next four years; and for other purposes.

HB 2. By Messrs. Floyd of Chattooga, Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd, Sheffield of Brooks and Weems of Chattooga:
A bill to provide for the registration of motor vehicles and issuance of motor vehicle licenses and license plates by tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties; and for other purposes.

HB 21. By Mr. Hawkins of Screven:
A bill to amend an act, creating a new charter and municipal government for the City of Sylvania; so as to provide a recorder's court; and for other purposes.

HB 36. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Murr of Sumter, Willingham of Cobb, Fowler of Douglas, Murphy of Haralson, Tamplin of Morgan, McKenna of Bibb, Lokey of Fulton, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to reorganize the military forces of the state; to conform the organization, training and discipline to the requirements of the United States; to revise the military laws and make of force a military code; and for other purposes.

HB 92. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "county officers, laws applicable"; relating to elections for sheriffs, clerks of the superior court, tax collectors, tax receivers, county treasurers, county surveyors, and coroners, in counties having a population of 300,000 or more; and for other purposes.

The following local uncontested bills were read the third time and put upon their passage :

SB 48. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the several acts relating to and incorporating the town of Garden City so as to fix and prescribe and extend the corporate limits of said town; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 14. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; to provide that the mayor and board of aldermen may provide by ordinance for the purchase of uniforms in the police and fire departments, etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 18. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick; to confer certain additional powers therein named with respect to closing and conveying certain streets and alleys upo':l its city commission; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 19. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Monroe; to annex territory to the corporate limits of the City of Monroe, etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 23. By Mr. Odom of Camden:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of St. Marys, Camden County, by increasing and extending the corporate territorial limits of said city, etc.; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 29. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hinesville, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Hinesville; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 30. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty: A bill to repeal an act incorporating the Town of Midway; to create a charter for the City of Midway in the County of Liberty; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 44. By Mr. Grimsley of Cook: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Adel; so as to enlarge the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following general bills of the Senate were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 3. By Senator Millican of 52nd: A bill to repeal chapter 47-10 of the code of Georgia relative to lobbying;

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to provide for the definition of lobbying; to provide for registration of lobbyists; to provide for a penalty; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Special Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To provide for the registration of certain persons dealing with proposed legislation; to provide for a docket for registration; to prohibit contingent fees; to provide for the filing of written authority from an employer; to provide for the filing of a detailed statement of expenses; to prohibit going upon the floor of the General Assembly during a session; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to prescribe the procedure connected with the foregoing; to specifically repeal Code Sections 47-1002, 1003, 1004, 1005 and 1006, relative to the registration of legislative agents; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Every person, corporation or association which employs any person to act as counsel or agent to promote or oppose in any manner, except in a manner which would constitute lobbying, the passage by the General Assembly of any legislation or which employs any person to act in any manner, except in a manner which would constitute lobbying, as a legislative counsel or agent in connection with any legislation shall within one week after the date of such employment cause the name of the person so employed to be entered upon a legislative docket as hereinafter provided. It shall also be the duty of the person so employed to enter or cause to be entered his name upon such docket. Upon the termination of such employment, such fact must be entered opposite the name of any person so employed either by the employer or the employee.
Section 2. The Secretary of State shall prepare and keep the legislative docket for the uses provided in this Act. In such docket shall be entered the name, occupation or business, and business address of the employer, the name, residence and occupation of the person employed, the date of employment or agreement therefor, the length of time that the employment is to continue, if such time can be determined, and the subject or subjects of legislation to which the employment relates. Such docket shall be a public record and open to the inspection of any citizen at any time during the regular business hours of the office of the Secretary of State.
Section 3. No person shall be employed as a legislative counsel or agent for a compensation dependent, in any manner, upon the passage or defeat of any proposed legislation or upon any other contingency connected with the action of the General Assembly, or of either branch thereof, or any committee thereof.
Section 4. Legislative counsel and agents required to have their names entered upon the legislative docket shall file with the Secretary of State within ten days after the date of making such entry a written authorization to act as such, signed by the person or corporation employing them.
Section 5. Within thirty days after the adjournment of any regu-

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lar session of the General Assembly, every person, corporation or association, whose name appears upon the legislative docket of the session, shall file with the Secretary of State a complete and detailed statement, sworn to before a notary public or justice of the peace by the person making the same, or in the case of a corporation by its president or treasurer, of all expenses paid or incurred by such person, corporation or association, in connection with promoting or opposing in any manner, except in a manner which would constitute lobbying, the passage by the General Assembly of any legislation. Such statements shall be in such form as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of State and shall be open to public inspection.
Section 6. It shall be unlawful for any person, employed for a pecuniary consideration to act as legislative counsel or agent, as defined by this Act, to go upon the floor of either branch of the General Assembly while the same is in session, except upon invitation of such branch.
Section 7. The provisions of this Act shall not apply to any county or municipality, but shall apply to the executive officers of all other corporations who undertake, in such capacity, to perform services as legislative counsel or agent for such corporations, regardless of whether they receive additional compensation for such services.
Section 8. Any person violating any of the preceding provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine or not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, or imprisonment of not less than three months nor more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 9. Code Sections 47-1002, relating to the 1egistration of attorneys or agents relative to aiding or opposing proposed legislation; 47-1003, prohibiting employment on a contingent fee basis; 47-1004, relating to reports of expenses; 47-1005, relating to the exclusion of attorneys and agents from the halls of either branch of the legislature; and 47-1006, relating to punishment for the violation of the preceding sections, are hereby repealed in their entirety.
Section 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Hollis of the 24th offered the following amendment to the substitute:
Amend section 1 of substitute to SB 3 by adding after the word "lobbying" the words "and except by appeals to the judgment of a member of the General Assembly while the same is not in session."

The amendment was adopted.

Senators Hollis of the 24th and Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment to the substitute:
Amend section 7, line 4, by adding after word "agent" the following~ "as defined in section 1 relating to employment".

The amendment was adopted.

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On the adoption of the substitute, as amended, the ayes were 28, nays 9, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, Senator Blalock of the 36th called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.

The roll was called and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers
Chance Davis Dean Dews Florence Garrett Harper Harrison Hollis

Housley Lovett Mann Matthews McDonald Millican Neel Overby Page Parker

Raulerson Richardson Ricketson Turner Warnell Waters Wetherington Zellner

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Blalock Clary Dykes Harden Jones, 38th Jones, 18th

Kelly, 35th Lambert, 28th McBride, lOth Morrison Paulk Ponsell

Roop Seagraves Shurling Steis Toms Wilkins

The roll call was verified.

On the passage of the bill, by substitute as amended, the ayes were 28, nays 18.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that SB 3 be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

SB 42. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill providing for assignments of pupils in this state; providing that the State Board of Education shall have authority to make assignments for pupils; and for other purposes.

The Committee on State of the Republic offered the following substitute: A BILL
Providing for the assignment of pupils in the public schools of

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this State; providing for appeals from assignments made by the Local Superintendent and other Officials and the procedure on such appeals and the authority of the Local Superintendent, Local Board of Education, State Superintendent of Schools and State Board of Education in respect of such assignments and appeals; providing that the State Board of Education shall have authority to make assignments of pupils; to provide that the State Board of Education shall have authority to order educational grants and establishing in the office of said Board a Grant Register and providing for the payment of educational grants to pupils entered on said Register; to provide for review of assignments and enrollments in the public schools and as to pupils found therein and authority of school officials on such review; to provide that this law shall apply to all public schools in this State whenever created; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Unless the context otherwise clearly requires, the following terms shall bear the following definitions:
(a) "School District" shall be synonymous with "school systems", and shall mean and include (1) A County school district or system as provided in the Constitution of 1945, Art. VIII, Sec. V, Par. 1, and the Code of Georgia 1933 as amended, Section 32-901; (2) All other public common school systems in this State not embraced within the foregoing definition, regardless of when or how created, or by what public body operated.
(b) "Local board of education" shall mean the board of education or other body or authority charged by law or ordinance with the control and management of such "school district", as hereinbefore defined.
(c) "Local Superintendent" shall mean the Superintendent or other officer in immediate charge of any school district, as hereinbefore defined.
(d) "Pupil" shall mean any person attending any school district or system as hereinbefore defined.
SECTION 2. Without in any wise impairing his existing authority in respect of assignment of pupils in the public schools, the Local Superintendent shall have authority to assign pupils in the several public schools within the school district in such manner as in his judgment, considering in that connection all information which shall be at his disposal, will best promote the interests of all pupils attending public schools therein, their health and morals, their mental, physical and cultural development, as well as the public health and morals, and every such assignment shall be made consistently with the maintenance of good order within the district and each of its several public schools and maximum attendance in such schools.
SECTION 3. Within 10 days following any assignment by the Local Superintendent, made under authority of this law or otherwise, an appeal may be entered thereon to the local Board of Education by the parent or guardian of the pupils dissatisfied with the assignment of such pupil, or by the parent or guardian of any pupil attending any public school within the school district, or by any citizen resident

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in the school district, such appeal to clearly set forth in writing the nature of the assignment complained of and the objections thereto, and in the determination of such appeal the local Board of Education shall haw the authority conferred by this law upon the Local Superintendent.
SECTION 4. Within 10 days following the order of the local Board of Education on such appeal, an appeal may be entered thereon to the State Superintendent of Schools by any person authorized to enter an appeal to tbe local Board of Education, upon such person filing in the office of the State Superintendent of Schools a statement of appeal clearly setting forth in writing tbe order of the local Board of Education and his objections thereto accompanied by a transcript of the records before the local Superintendent and the local Board of Education certified as correct by such local Superintendent and local Board respectively; and in the determination of such appeal the State Superintendent of Schools shall have the authority conferred by this law upon the Local Superintendent.
SECTION 1>. Within 10 days following the order of the State Superintendent of Schools on such appeal, an appeal may be made therein to the State Board of Education, upon such person filing in the office of the State Board of Education a statement of appeal clearly setting forth in writing the order of the State Superintendent of Schools and his objections thereto accompanied by a transcript of the record before the State Superintendent of Schools certified by such Superintendent as correct, and the State Superintendent of Schools shall transmit to the State Board of Education a transcript of the records before the Local Superintendent and the Local Board of Education, In the determination of &uch appeal the State Board of Education shall have the authority conferred by this law upon the Local Superintendent, and said State Board of Education &hall make a determination of the matter of said assignment which shall be final and conclu&ive and not subject to review or inquiry by any Court or tribunal in any manner whatsoever.
SECTION 6. In respect of any assignment made under any Jaw by the local Board of Education or other public &chool authority, an appeal may be taken to the State Superintendent of Schools and from hili ruling to the State Board of Education in like manner as provided herein by any person authorized hereunder to appeal to the Local Board of Education from an aii&ignment made by the Local Superin tendent. The procedure herein provided shall constitute the exclusive method of appeal in respect of all as&ignment& of pupils in the public schools, by whomsoever made and under authority of this law or otherwise, and Section 82-910 of the Code of thi& State a& amended shall not apply thereto; but every assignment or placement of pupils in the public schools of this State shall be subject to appeal as provided herein.
SECTION 7. The State Board of Education shall have authority to make and promulgate rules and regulations governing the several appeals herein provided for and to amend the same from time to time, and shall have authority to extend the time for taking and perfecting any appeal and to permit any appeal to be entered and perfected after the time therefor has expired; and during the pendency of any of the several appeals herein provided for in respect of any assignment <Jf any pupil, said State Board of Education shall have authority to

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make a temporary assignment of such pupil pending appeal, including the authority to make an assignment contrary to that appealed from, and such temporary assignment so made by the State Board of Education shall be in full force during the pendency of all appeals in respect of the assignment complained of and until final determination thereof, and shall not be subject to review or inquiry by any Court or tribunal in any manner whatsoever.
SECTION 8. It shall be the duty of every pupil as to whose assignment an appeal is entered, and the duty of the parents o1 guardian of such pupil, to personally appear on the hearing of all appeals in respect of such assignment, and to submit to examination and inquiry in the premises; and appearances by counsel shall not satisfy this 1equirement for personal appearance but no person shall be prevented from being 1epresented by counsel employed by him on any such hearing.
SECTION 9. At the time of determination of any appeal which comes before it under the provisions of this law, or at any time thereafter, the State Board of Education shall have authority in its discretion to order an educational grant under authority of Article VIII, Section XIII, Par. 1 of the Constitution, for the benefit of the pupil in respect of whose assignment said appeal was entered, in lieu of attendance on the public schools, if said Board shall regard such action necessary for the better education of said pupil or necessary in the interest of public education in the school district or necessary for public health, morals and good order within said district.
SECTION 10. There is hereby established in the office of the State Board of Education a Grant Register upon which the State Board of Education shall enter the names of those pupils for whose benefit it shall order an educational grant as provided in Section 9 hereof. The grant from State funds shall be annually calculated by the State Board of Education and shall be in such amount as shall represent the State funds attributable to an individual pupil in the public school system which said person would be otherwise eligible to attend; the grant from local funds shall be annually calculated by the local Board of Education and shall be in such amount as shall represent the local funds so attributable. The local Board of Education shall furnish the State Board of Education with such local calculations, and the State Board of Education shall make orders for the payment of such grants to the parents or guardians of said pupils as designated therein, who shall expend the same only for the education of such pupils and under the supe1vision of said Board of Education and in accordance with such rules and regulations as it may prescribe.
SECTION 11. To more effectually accomplish the purposes set out in Section 2 hereof, the State Board of Education, at any time, under such rules and regulations as it may prescribe and amend from time to time, shall have authority to order review (1) of any assignment, enrollment or placement of a pupil in the public schools made under authority of this or any other law and as to which no appeal has been filed (2) in respect of the attendance thereon of any pupil attending or found in any public school; which review shall be first made by the local Superintendent and thereafter respectively by the local Board of Education and State Superintendent of Schools, final and conclusive determination of the review (not subject to review or

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inquiry by any court or tribunal in any manner whatsoever) to be thereafter made by the State Board of Education. Upon determination of the review by the State Board of Education an educational grant may be ordered as provided in Sections 9 and 10 hereof. Upon ordering review the State Board of Education shall make a temporary assignment of the pupil to some public school and said pupil shall attend such school until final determination of the review by the State Board of Education and such temporary assignment shall not be subject to review or inquiry by any court or tribunal in any manner whatsoever. At each hearing held on review the pupil and his parents or guardian shall personally appear and submit to examination and inquiry in like manner as provided in Section 8 hereof.
SECTION 12. This law shall be applicable to all school districts and all public common school systems in this State, including independent local systems, all public schools operated by counties or cities, and including all systems created before the adoption of the Constitution of 1877 or thereafter.
SECTION 13. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 47, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill by substitute, the ayes were 47, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 32. By Senator Matthews of the 47th:
A bill to regulate the opening date of tobacco auction sales within this state; to provide for a minimum length of selling seasons; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Agriculture offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To regulate the opening date and selling season of flue-cured tobacco auction sales within this State; to provide that no auction sale of flue-cured tobacco may be held prior to the third Thursday in July in any year; to provide a minimum selling season; to provide a maximum rate of sale at such sales; to provide for reports from such sales to the Commissioner of Agriculture; to provide a penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA.
Section 1. No person or warehousemen real or corporate shall hold or permit to be held upon his premises an auction sale of flue-cured tobacco prior to or before the third Thursday in July in any year.

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This Section shall apply only to sales of flue-cured leaf tobacco in the calendar year in which the sale is made, it being the purpose of this Act to enable producers of flue-cured leaf tobacco to have sufficient time to properly cure, prepare, and have an adequate time to market their flue-cured tobacco provided that nothing herein shall prohibit a producer from selling his tobacco at a private sale at any time.
Section 2. The flue-cured leaf tobacco marketing season shall continue for a minimum of twenty-seven selling days after the opening date. The operating day at each flue-cured leaf tobacco warehouse shall be limited to five actual selling hours, and the operating week of such warehouses shall be limited to five actual selling days, providing that Saturday and Sunday shall not be used as selling days.
Section 3. If any such warehouse has two successive selling days on which the actual selling time is not more than one hour for each day, then that particular warehouse shall be permitted to cease its operation but not before two days have passed after the days that the actual selling time has not exceeded one hour per day.
Section 4. The maximum rate of sales at such warehouses shall not exceed four hundred (400) baskets during any one hour, nor shall the rate of sales exceed four hundred (400) baskets per hour.
Section 5. Each such tobacco warehouse shall report only the number of pounds of firsthand tobacco received, average price per pound, and the total sales firsthand, at the close of business on Friday on each week to the State Department of Agriculture, together with other information or reports as required by law and by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Agricultute.
Section 6. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon a conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by law.
Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Matthews of the 47th moved that further action on SB 32 be postponed until January 27, 1955, and the motion prevailed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, January 26, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 10 o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday in the passage of the following bill of the House:

HB 30. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to repeal an act incorporating the Town of Midway; to create a charter for the City of Midway in the County of Liberty; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions.
3. Reports of standing committees.
4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees.
5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions.
6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to wit:

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HB 52. By Mr. Deen of Bacon:
A bill to amend the "Soil Conservation Law", so as to provide for additional duties for the State Soil Conservation Committee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 57. By Messrs. Sheffield of Brooks, Scoggin of Floyd and others:
A bill to supersede, with stated exceptions, all previous laws of this state relating to the organization, powers and duties of the Forestry Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 58. By Messrs. Sheffield of Brooks, Scoggin of Floyd and others:
A bill to revise, supersede, consolidate and redefine the various penal offenses relating to the firing of woods, lands, marshes, grass, timber and other lands in this state; and for other purposes.

HB 59. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Municipality of Warner Robins; to change and redefine the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 76. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to create a new charter and municipal government for the City of Jacksonville, Telfair County; and for other purposes.

HB 96. By Messrs. Lokey of Fulton, Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd and others:
A bill to provide a uniform method of fixing the salaries, allowances and travel expenses to be paid to certain elective officials so as to include judges of the superior courts; and for other purposes.

HB 116. By Messrs. Murphy of Haralson, Bagby of Paulding and others:
A bill to amend Section 59-106 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the revision of jury lists; and for other purposes.

HB 117. By Messrs. Murphy of Haralson and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend Code Section 27-2705, relating to delinquent probationers; revocation of order of court; and for other purposes.

HB 143. By Messrs. Murphey of Crawford, Willingham of Cobb and others:
A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Section 32-937 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to free tuition, age limits for children entering the common schools, and for other purposes.

HB 165. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb: A bill to amend the city charter of Doraville; and for other purposes.

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HB 192. By Mr. Mauldin of Gordon:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Calhoun; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the Senate, to wit:

SR 7. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution proposing that the rotunda of the State Capitol be designated as the Georgia Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.

January 26th

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 3.
SB 42.
SB 48.
Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chairman.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:
SB 61. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the act known as the Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act so as to provide that State-contributed Foundation Program Funds shall be allotted to local units of administration on the basis of current average daily attendance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 62. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to implement the provisions of Article 5, Section 7, Paragraph 2, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, ratified at the general election in November, 1952, which created a new constitutional authority of the State of Georgia to be known as the Savannah District Authority, to provide for the appointment and eligibility of the members of said constitutional authority as contemplated by said provision; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Municipal Government.

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SB 63. By Senator Ricketson of the 19th:
A bill to amend the act creating the commiSSioner of roads and revenues of Warren County, Georgia by striking from Section 5 thereof the figure $750.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $900.00; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on County and County Matters.

SB 64. By Senators Dykes of the 14th and Ursrey of the 54th:
A bill to amend "The Naturopathic Practice Law" to increase the educational standards; to prohibit misrepresentation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.

HB 52. By Mr. Deen of Bacon:
A bill to amend the "Soil Conservation Law", so as to provide for additional duties for the State Soil Conservation Committee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.

HB 57. By Messrs. Sheffield of Brooks, Scoggin of Floyd and others:
A bill to supersede, with stated exceptions, all previous laws of this state relating to the organization, powers and duties of the Forestry Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.

HB 58. By Messrs. Sheffield of Brooks, Scoggin of Floyd and others:
A bill to revise, supersede, consolidate and redefine the various penal offenses relating to the firing of woods, lands, marshes, grass, timber and other lands in this state; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.

HB 59. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the municipality of Warner Robins; to change and redefine the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 76. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to create a new charter and municipal government for the City of Jacksonville, Telfair County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 96. By Messrs. Lokey of Fulton, Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd and others:
A bill to provide a uniform method of fixing the salaries, allowances

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and travel expenses to be paid to certain elective officials so as to include judges of the superior courts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 116. By Messrs. Murphy of Haralson, Bagby of Paulding and others:
A bill to amend section 59-106 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the revision of jury lists; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 117. By Messrs. Murphy of Haralson and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend code section 27-2705, relating to delinquent probationers; revocation of order of court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 143. By Messrs. Murphey of Crawford, Willingham of Cobb and others:
A bill to amend Section 32-937 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to free tuition, age limits for children entering the common schools; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Schools.

HB 165. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb: A bill to amend the city charter of Doraville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 192. By Mr. Mauldin of Gordon:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Calhoun; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

Mr. Morrison of the 15th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 17. Do Not Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Morrison of 15th District, Chairman.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 50. Do Pass, as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Turner of 34th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Charlie Dews of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, has submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 22. Do Pass. HB 33. Do Pass. HB 32. Do Pass. HB 34. Do Uass. HB 24. Do Pass. HB 11. Do Pass. HB 16. Do Pass. HB 25. Do Pass. HB 85. Do Pass. HB 86. Do Pass. HB 87. Do Pass. HB 88. Do Pass. HB 89. Do Pass. HB 94. Do Pass. SB 36. Do Pass. SB 5. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Dews of 9th District,
Chairman.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time:

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SB 5. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend section 92-5301 of the Code of Georgia by changing classes and amounts of commissions allowed to tax receivers and tax collectors of state and county taxes; and for other purposes.

SB 36. By Senator Parker of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of county comm1sswners of roads and revenues for Baldwin County, so as to increase the number of commissioners; to provide for the method of electing commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 11. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to provide for and regulate the payment of compensation out of the county treasury of official court reporters of the superior courts in counties of this state having more than 450,000 population; and for other purposes.

HB 16. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide for the retirement of the judges and the solicitor general of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, the judges of the Civil Court of Fulton County and the judge of the Juvenile Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 22. By Mr. Hawkins of Screven:
A bill to supplement the fees of the ordinary of Screven County; and for other purposes.

HB 24. By Mr. Cates of Burke:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Burke County; and for other purposes.

HB 25. By Messrs. Birdsong and Lam of Troup:
A bill to repeal an act relative to the salaries of officials in certain counties; to provide for the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, the ordinary, and tax commissioner of Troup County; and for other purposes.

HB 32. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to abolish the county court of Echols County"; and for other purposes.

HB 33. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill to amend an act amending, rev1smg, superseding and consolidating the laws creating and governing the commissioners of roads and revenues of Echols County; and for other purposes.

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HB 34. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act providing that purchases made by the county board of education of Echols County shall be done by public bidding"; and for other purposes.

HB 50. By Mr. Ayers of Madison:
A bill to provide a new charter for and to incorporate the City of Carlton in Madison County; to prescribe the procedure therefor; and for other purposes.
HB 85. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to create a Civil Service Board in Fulton County"; and for other purposes.
HB 86. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to establish a method for fire prevention systems in the unincorporated portions of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 87. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to require the commissioners of roads and revenues to all counties in the state having a population of 300,000 or over to supplement the funds of the county board of education from any funds in the treasury of said county derived from sources other than taxation, etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 88. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to establish a method for providing garbage disposal systems in the unincorporated portion of Fulton County"; and for other purposes.

HB 89. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to require the tax receiver or tax commissioners of Fulton County to receive tax returns for the City of Atlanta for all property taxable in that portion of the City of Atla:::1ta located in Fulton County"; and for other purposes.
HB 94. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to authorize the commissioners of roads and revenues of Fulton County to provide group insurance for all regular county employees, etc."; and for other purposes.
The following uncontested local bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

HB 21. By Mr. Hawkins of Screven: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter and municipal government

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for the City of Sylvania, so as to provide a recorder's court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 30. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to repeal an act incorporating the Town of Midway; to create a charter for the City of Midway in the County of Liberty; and for other purposes.

Senator Warnell of the 2nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 30 by striking Section 26 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Said city, by and through its mayor and council, shall have full power and authority to acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, and extend revenue-producing projects and systems, including condemnation of lands or premises necessary for same except property of an existing public utility, to maintain and operate the same, to prescribe, revise, fix and collect rates, fees, tolls, and charges for the services, facilities and commodities furnished thereby and, in anticipation of the collection of revenues therefrom, to issue negotiable certificates payable from such revenues, to finance the cost of construction and operation of same, and to exercise all the powers and authorities to do all the things and acts authorized by the "Revenue Anticipation Law of 1937" of this state, and acts amendatory thereof.
Amend HB 30 by striking Section 27 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"The City of Midway shall have the power to eminent domain to condemn property for the use of said city, either within or without the corporate limits thereof, except property of an existing public utility."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 92. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton: A bill to amend an act entitled "county officers, laws applicable";

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relating to elections for sheriffs, clerks of the superior court, tax collectors, tax receivers, county treasurers, county surveyors, and coroners, in counties having a population of 300,000 or more; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following general bills and resolutions were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SR 19. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution to authorize a "State Programs Study Committee" for the purpose of determining and recommending programs of services and a plan of financial operations for the state that will enable the state to provide the essential needs of the people of the state for each of the next four years; and for other purposes.

The Committee on State of the Republic offered the following amendment:
Amend SR 19, paragraph 2, by adding at the end the following language:
"the last eleven named to be appointed by the Governor from the public at large".

The amendment was adopted.

Senators Millican of the 52nd and Hollis of the 24th offered the following amendment:
Amend SR 19, last line, page 1, by striking the "period" after the word "veterans" and insert a "comma" and adding the words "and a member of the press".

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution was agreed to as amended.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.

The president appointed on the part of the Senate to the State Program Study Committee: Senators Millican of the 52nd and Overby of the 33rd.

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SB 4. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend section 92-3107 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to exclude from gross income amounts received as pensions from counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 22. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to amend Section 13-048 of the Georgia Code of 1933, relating to the payment of the deposit of a deceased depositor, so as to increase the payments therein authorized from $600.00 to $1,000.00; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 23. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to provide for limitation of 20% of a bank's capital and surplus on temporary loans to counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and county boards of education; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 24. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to amend section 13-904 of the code, relating to the statement to be furnished the superintendent of banks by applicants for a charter, so as to provide that such statement shall be accompanied by an examination and investigation fee; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Banks and Banking offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 24, section 1 (5) following the words "to be paid by the applicants", by adding the following words:
"Provided, that this fee shall not apply to applications for renewal of charters".

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The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 26. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to amend section 15-204 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relating to private banks so as to forbid the organization or conduct of any new or private bank; and for other purposes.

Senator Davis of the 42nd offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 26 as follows:
By adding at the end of section 1 "the effective date of this act shall be July 1, 1955."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 37. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to amend an act to regulate the procedure in the superior court, so as to provide that in order for error to be assigned upon the charge of any court of record to the jury, the complaining party must show that such charge complained of was objected to and the court requested to correct same; and for other purposes.

Senator Shurling of the 21st moved that SB 37 be indefinitely postponed.
On the motion to indefinitely postpone, the ayes were 29, nays 13, and the motion prevailed.
SR 5. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A resolution to designate that area acquired pursuant to a resolution approved February 18, 1954 (Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Session, p. 131) as the "Chatuge Lake-Mountain Park", and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SR 6. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution authorizing the placing of marble busts of the three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence in the Georgia Hall of Fame at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment: Amend SR 6, page 2, by striking the wording after the word "herein".

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to as amended.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.
The president appointed as the committee provided for in SR 6: Senators Millican of the 52nd and Lambert of the 28th.
SR 17. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A resolution proposing the development of a State Park in Hall County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
Senator Davis of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Finance and recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary:

HB 137. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to ratify, approve and confirm the executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of all ad valorem taxes (except those which are of a type to which the constitutional homestead exemption is expressly inapplicable) with respect to any property occupied as a residence and held under an occupancy agreement by a stockholder

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of a DOD profit cooperative ownership housing corporation having legal title to sueh property or being lessee thereof under a lease of an origi-
nal term of ninety-nine years, etc.; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, January 27, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 10 o'clock and was called to order by the president:

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

Senator Davis of the 42nd moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday in indefinitely postponing the following bill:

SB 37. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to amend an act to regulate the procedure in the superior court, so as to provide that in order for error to be assigned upon the charge of any court of record to the jury, the complaining party must show that such charge complained of was objected to and the court requested to correct same; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the ayes were 25, nays 11, the motion prevailed and the bill was placed at the foot of the calendar.
By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions.
3. Reports of standing committees.
4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees.
5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions.
6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:

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HB 125. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill providing for the hours of opening and closing polling places in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.

HB 128. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to require jury commissioners in counties having a certain population to place all tickets containing the names of traverse jurors in one box for the use of superior courts in said counties; and for other purposes.

HB 135. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill fixing, establishing and providing a salary for the solicitor general of the Cobb Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 160. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to create a three member board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Clayton County; and for other purposes.

HB 164. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act placing the coroner of Clayton County on a salary rather than a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HB 198. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb, Willingham of Cobb and others:
A bill to create the Georgia Rural Roads Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 205. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb, Willingham of Cobb and others:
A bill to amend an act approved February 2, 1950, as amended, relating to the incurring of obligations by the State Highway Department; and for other purposes.

HR 2G-83b. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A resolution to provide the clerk of the Superior Court of Dougherty County certain enumerated law books, and for other purposes.

HR 27-83c. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A resolution to provide the ordinary of Dougherty County certain enumerated law books, and for other purposes.

HR 29-83e. By Mr. Stevens of Marion:
A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish to the Superior Court of Marion County certain law books, and for other purposes.

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HR 30-83f. By Mr. Stevens of Marion:
A resolution to provide the ordinary of Marion County with enumerated volumes of the Georgia Supreme Court Reports and the Georgia Court of Appeals reports, and for other purposes.

HR 51-193b. By Mr. Musgrove of Clinch:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain books to the ordinary of Clinch County, and for other purposes.

HR 53-193d. By Messrs. Peters and Hardaway of Meriwether:
A resolution to furnish the Court of Ordinary of Meriwether County certain law books; and for other purposes.

SR 9. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A resolution authorizing the State Library to furnish to the Second Division of the Superior Court of Chatham County a complete set of Georgia Supreme Court reports and Court of Appeals reports and Annotated Code of Georgia, and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the House, to wit:

HR 79. By Mr. M. Smith of Fulton:
A resolution commending the Honorable Robert Tyre Jones, Jr., and for other purposes.

Jan. 27th

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 4.
SB 22.
SB 23.
SB 24.
SB 26.
SR 19.
SR 5.

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SR 6. SR 70.

Respectfully submitted, Parker of the 20th District, Chairman.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

SB 65. By Senator Turner of the 34th:
A bill to define and regulate the issuance of policies of accident and sickness insurance; to empower the Insurance Commissioner to make rules and regulations in administering this act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 66. By Senators Overby of the 33rd, Harden of the 27th and Page of the 1st:
A bill to provide for the rehabilitation, clearance and redevelopment of slums in cities and towns in this State in accordance with urban redevelopment plans approved by the governing bodies thereof; to authorize municipalities to establish Urban Redevelopment Agencies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.

SB 67. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to place restrictions upon county officials and other public officials and employees thereof relative to a list of owners of motor vehicles furnished by the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 68. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act prohibiting the State of Georgia or any department thereof or any political subdivision thereof from employing in any agency of the State of Georgia or in any of its departments or political subdivisions any alien except where there is no qualified American citizen available so as to authorize the employment of certain aliens under certain conditions by institutions of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the University System of Georgia.

SB 69. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd: A bill to provide for the self-government of municipalities; to prescribe

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the procedure connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committe on Special Judiciary.

HB 125. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill providing for the hours of opening and closing polling places in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 128. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to require jury commissioners in counties having a certain population to place all tickets containing the names of traverse jurors in one box for the use of superior courts in said counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 135. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill fixing, establishing and providing a salary for the solicitor general of the Cobb Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 160. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to create a three member Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Clayton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 164. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act placing the coroner of Clayton County on a salary rather than a fee basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 198. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb, Willingham of Cobb and others:
A bill to create the Georgia Rural Roads Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of the Republic.

HB 205. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb, Willingham of Cobb and others:
A bill to amend an act approved February 2, 1950, as amended, relating to the incurring of obligations by the State Highway Department; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Public Roads.

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HR 26. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty: A resolution to provide the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dougherty County certain enumerated law books; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
HR 27. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty: A resolution to provide the ordinary of Dougherty County certain enumerated law books; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
HR 29. By Mr. Stevens of Marion: A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish to the Supeior Court of Marion County certain law books; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
HR 30. By Mr. Stevens of Marion: A resolution to provide the Ordinary of Marion County with enumerated volumes of the Georgia Supreme Court Reports and the Georgia Court of Appeals reports; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
HR 51. By Mr. Musgrove of Clinch: A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain books to the Ordinary of Clinch County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
HR 53. By Messrs. Peters and Hardaway of Meriwether: A resolution to furnish the court of ordinary of Meriwether County certain law books; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
Mr. Nee! of the 7th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Relations, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Industrial Relations has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 55. Do Pass, as amended. SB 56. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Neel of 7th District, Chairman.

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Mr. Kelly of the 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to the Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Amendments to the Constitution had had under consideration the following resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 20. Do Pass.
SR 23. Do Pass.
SR 8. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly of 35th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Charles E. Dews of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, has submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Counties and County Matters, has had under considera-
tion the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 75. Do Pass. HB 81. Do Pass. HB 82. Do Pass. HB 90. Do Pass. HB 102. Do Pass. HB 43. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Dews of 9th District, Chairman.

Mr. Davis of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary had had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 9. Do Pass.

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HB 136. Do Pass. HB 137. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Davis of 42nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 59. Do Pass. HB 77. Do Pass. HB 78. Do Pass. HB 79. Do Pass. HB 80. Do Pass. HB 84. Do Pass. HB 97. Do Pass. HB 123. Do Pass. HB 132. Do Pass. HB 133. Do Pass. HB 134. Do Pass. HB 157. Do Pass. HB 163. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Turner of 34th District, Chairman.

The following bills and resolutions favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time:

SB 55. By Senator Ponsell of the 5th:
A bill relative to the regulation of warm air hearing contractors so as to provide for the licensing of warm air heating contractors in this state; and to provide for a state board of examiners of warm air hearing contractors; and for other purposes.

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SB 56. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act approved March 29, 1937, known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law" so as to provide that certain provisions for emergency war-risk rates will be inapplicable during the calendar year 1955; and for other purposes.

SB 59. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the charter for the City of Atlanta so as to provide that the City of Atlanta shall not be authorized to purchase, operate or lease land for such landing fields as above described outside a radius of twenty-five miles from the center of said city as defined on August 23, 1927; and for other purposes.

SR 8. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to consider business pending at the adjournment of any regular session at any later regular session; to provide for the submission of this proposed amendent for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 20. By Senator Dews of the 9th:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to the constitution of Georgia so as to provide for the division of Calhoun County into five school districts; and for other purposes.

SR 23. By Senator Florence of the 39th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to provide for the electing of members of the Board of Education of Douglas County by the people; and for other purposes.

HB 9. By Messrs. Bentley and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the inspection of public buildings and property, so as to provide for an annual inspection by the grand jury; and for other purposes.

HB 43. By Messrs. Twitty and Palmer of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Camilla; and for other purposes.

HB 75. By Mr. Dozier of Miller:
A bill to provide for the use of voting machines, for casting, registering and recording and computing ballots or votes in all elections including primaries and municipal elections in the County of Miller; and for other purposes.
HB 77. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to enable the City of Gainesville and Hall County to establish a joint Planning Commission; and for other purposes.

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HB 78. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta relating to "Augusta Officers and Employees-Tenures"; and for other purposes.

HB 79. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, incorporated as the City Council of Augusta, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 80. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to repeal an act entitled "an act to authorize the City Council of Augusta to create a Board of Health for said city"; and for other purposes.
HB 81. By Mr. Dozier of Miller:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of the County of Miller; and for other purposes.
HB 82. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to authorize counties having a population of more than 80,000 by the U. S. Census of 1940 or by any future census, to levy taxes for the purposes defined therein; and for other purposes.
HB 84. By Messrs. Mallory and Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Village of East Thomaston, in Upson County, by reducing the corporate limits of said village; and for other purposes.
HB 90. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to establish a method for providing parks and recreational systems in the unincorporated portion of Fulton County; and for other purposes.
HB 97. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend the several acts relating to and incorporating the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.

HB 102. By Messrs. Sognier, Cheatham and Eyler of Chatham:
A bill to abolish the office of tax receiver and tax collector of Chatham County; and for other purposes.

HB 123. By Messrs. Jones and Murr of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Americus; by establishing and incorporating a Utility Commission for said city; and for other purposes.

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HB 132. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna; and for other purposes.

HB 133. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Austell, so as to grant to said city the power of eminent domain; and for other for other purposes.

HB 134. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, so as to grant to said city the power of eminent domain; and for other purposes.

HB 136. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act which defines the extent of the interest which an applicant for homestead exemption from taxation must have in property in order to be entitled to such homestead with respect thereto; and for other purposes.

HB 137. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to ratify, approve and confirm the executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of all ad valorem taxes (except those which are of a type to which the constitutional homestead exemption is expressly inapplicable) with respect to any property occupied as a residence and held under an occupancy agreement by a stockholder of a non profit cooperative ownership housing corporation having legal title to such property or being lessee thereof under a lease of an original term of ninety-nine years, etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 157. By Messrs. Register and Mathis of Lowndes:
A bill to amend an act establishing the city court of Valdosta; and for other purposes.

HB 163. By Mr. Underwood of Montgomery:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Mount Vernon, Montgomery County; and for other purposes.

The following uncontested local bills were read the third time and put upon their passage :

SB 5. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend section 92-5301 of the Code of Georgia by changing classes and amounts of commissions allowed to tax receivers and tax collectors of state and county taxes; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 36. By Senator Parker of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of county commissioners of roads and revenues for Baldwin County, so as to increase the number of commissioners; to provide for the method of electing commissioners; and for other purposes.

Senator Parker of the 20th moved to amend SB 36 as follows:
Amend SB 36 by adding to the title of said bill before the words "to repeal conflicting laws", the words, "to provide a referendum".

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 11. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to provide for and regulate the payment of compensation out of the county treasury of official court reporters of the superior courts in counties of this state having more than 450,000 population; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 16. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide for the retirement of the judges and the solicitor general of the criminal court of Fulton County, the judges of the civil court of Fulton County and the judge of the juvenile court of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill,, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 22. By Mr. Hawkins of Screven:
A bill to supplement the fees of the Ordinary of Screven County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 32. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to abolish the county court of Echols County"; and for other purposes.

Senator Wetherington of the 6th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 32 by inserting in the last line of the title immediately preceding the phrase, "to repeal conflicting laws", the following words:
"to provide for the appointment of a prosecuting attorney or solicitor pro tern;"
and by adding to the first sentence of Section 10 the following proviso: "provided, that no county official shall be appointed to act as prosecuting attorney or solicitor pro tern in any case."
so that, as amended, Section 10 of HB 32 shall read:
"Section 10. The judge of said county court may, in his discretion, appoint any member of the bar of the State of Georgia to act as prosecuting attorney or solicitor pro tern in any criminal case, provided, that no county official shall be appointed to act as prosecuting attorney or solicitor pro tern in any case. Said solicitor pro tern, when so appointed, shall be entitled to the same compensation for services so rendered as provided by law for solicitor generals, which compensation shall be paid from general funds of the county."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 24. By Mr. Cates of Burke:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Burke County; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 25. By Messrs. Birdsong and Lam of Troup:
A bill to repeal an act relative to the salaries of officials in certain counties; to provide for the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, the ordinary, and tax commissioner of Troup County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 33. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill to amend an act amending, revising, superseding and consolidating the laws creating and governing the commissioners of roads and revenues of Echols County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 34. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act providing that purchases made by the county board of education of Echols County shall be done by public bidding; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 85. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a Civil Service Board in Fulton County; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 86. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to establish a method for fire prevention systems in the unincorporated portions of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 87. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to repeal an act entitled " an act to require the commissioners of roads and revenues of all counties in the state having a population of 300,000 or over to supplement the funds of the county board of education from any funds in the treasury of said county derived from sources other than taxation, etc; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 88. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton: A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to establish a method for providing garbage disposal systems in the unincorporated portion of Fulton County; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 89. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to require the tax receiver or tax commissioners of Fulton County to receive tax returns for the City

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of Atlanta for all property taxable in that portion of the City in Atlanta located in Fulton County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 94. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to authorize the commissioners of roads and revenues of Fulton County to provide group insurance for all regular county employees, etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following general bill was read the third time and put upon its passage:

HB 36. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Murr of Sumter, Willingham of Cobb, Fowler of Douglas, Murphy of Haralson, Tamplin of Morgan; McKenna of Bibb, Lokey of Fulton, Groover of Bibb and many others:
A bill to reorganize the military forces of the state; to conform the organization, training and discipline to the requirements of the United States; to revise the military laws and make of force a military code; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved to amend HB 36 as follows:
Amend HB 36 by adding to section 25, line 8, where the word "colonel" appears, insert in front of said word the word "lieutenant".

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that HB 36 be immediately transmitted to the House, and the consent was granted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that action on the following bill previously set for action today be postponed until January 31st:

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SB 32. By Senator :Matthewil of the 4'lth:
A bill to regulate the opening date of tobacco auction sales within this state; to provide for a minimum length of selling seaons; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 38rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The president announced the Senate adjourned until ten o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia. Friday, January 28, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 10 o'clock and was called to order by the president.
Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions. 3. Reports of standing committees.
4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees.
5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions.
6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:

HB 54. By Mr. Wheeler of Seminole:
A bill to repeal section 26-6908 of the code, relating to fishing on Sunday; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 55. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth:
A bill to define the terms "midwife", "practice of midwifery", and "normal childbirth"; to provide minimum qualifications for midwives; and for other purposes.

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HB 63. By Messrs. Hawkins of Screven, Groover of Bibb and Freeman of Monroe:
A bill to regulate the conduct of attorneys at law in their arguments to and in the presence of juries in criminal cases; and for other purposes.

HB 66. By Messrs. McGarity of Henry, Moate of Hancock and others:
A bill to amend an act to repeal certain fees imposed upon warehousemen; and for other purposes.

HB 67. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highway"; and for other purposes.

HB 69. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend sections 92-3210 and 92-3301 of the code, so as to provide for the date of filing income tax returns; and for other purposes.

HB 130. By Messrs. Williams and Gunter of Hall:
A bill to amend Act No. 718 relating to procedure for recalling county commissioners of Hall County; and for other purposes.

HB 140. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend section 84-1101 of the code, relating to the definition of optometry; and for other purposes.

HB 142. By Mr. Fowler of Tift:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to prevent the spread of hog cholera; to prescribe the administering of hog cholera serum and virus in this state; and for other purposes.

HB 156. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty and others:
A bill to authorize the clerk of the superior court of any county having a certain population to install and use photostatic equipment; and for other purposes.

HB 158. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in DeKalb County for the purpose of ascertaining the form of government desired by the people of such county; and for other purposes.

HB 167. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to authorize the establishment of limited access highways in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.

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HB 194. By Messrs. Mallory and Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to repeal code chapter 88-8 relating to the control, purchase, sale and use of explosives; and for other purposes.

HB 195. By Messrs. Reed, Bentley and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the disposal of dead poultry; to provide for the method of disposal; and for other purposes.

HB 201. By Messrs. Killian and Nightingale of Glynn:
A bill to provide that any person who by reason of loss or impairment of eyesight is accompanied by a dog commonly known as a "seeing eye dog" shall be entitled to certain equal privileges as other persons; and for other purposes.

HB 207. By Messrs. Houston and King of Whitfield:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenue for the County of Whitfield; and for other purposes.

HB 210. By Messrs. Houston and King of Whitfield:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to abolish the office of tax receiver and tax collector of Whitfield County; and for other purposes.

HB 219. By Messrs. Moore of Pickens, Mauldin of Gordon and others:
A bill to amend section 45-206 of the code which said section relates to resident hunting and fishing licenses; and for other purposes.

HR 20-47a. By Mr. Gilleland of Dawson:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to sell approximately 28 acres of land owned by the State of Georgia in Dawson County; and for other purposes.

HR 37-130b. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A resolution authorizing the abandonment of certain property in Jefferson County; and for other purposes.

HR 54-193e. By Messrs. Mauldin of Gordon and others:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to sell certain lands in Gordon County; and for other purposes.

SB 12. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act providing that cities having a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities and for other purposes.
SB 44. By Senator Page of the 1st and others: A bill to amend an act creating a Georgia Ports Authority, so as to

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provide for additional members of such authority; and for other purposes.

Jan. 28th.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 5.
SB 3G.
Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chairman.

The following resolutions of the House and Senate were read and adopted:

SR 24. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution commending the citizens of Georgia for their cooperation in traffic safety campaigns; and for other purposes.

SR 25. By Senator Ursrey of the 34th:
A 1esolution requesting cooperation in obtaining the assistance of the Tobacco Stabilization Corporation in the removal of inferior quality tobacco from the tobacco auction sales so as to increase the income of tobacco producers; and for other purposes.

HR 79. By Mr. M. Smith of Fulton:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia have had many illustrious sons, whose precepts and examples of sportsmanship and character have brought credit and renown to us all, and
WHEREAS, there is now one amongst us, loved by men everywhere, and admired by those to whom his name is already legendary, and
WHEREAS, this beloved citizen has been the greatest golfer of our time and has endeared himself to all the peoples of the world and
WHEREAS it is only proper and fitting that he should know the esteem in which he is held by all the citizens of Georgia.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE SENATE CONCURRING that the name of the Honorable Robert Tyre Jones, Jr., be enshrined in the history of our

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beloved State as their evidence of the love, admiration and respect that his fellow Georgians hold for him.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Senate and the House of Representatives of Georgia, and that a copy of this Resolution be extended to the Honorable Robert Tyre Jones, Jr., accompanied by the best wishes of these bodies, for health and God speed to him in all his future endeavors.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

SB 70. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act providing for the creation, membership and compensation of a State Literature Commission so as to redefine the powers of the State Literature Commission; to provide for the appointment of an assistant attorney general; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 71. By Senator Ursrey of the 54th:
A bill to amend section 5-1003 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relative to the drawing of official fertilizer samples; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

HE 54. By Mr. Wheeler of Seminole:
A bill to repeal section 26-6908 of the code, relating to fishing on Sunday; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.

HE 55. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth:
A bill to define the terms "midwife", "practice of midwifery", and "normal childbirth"; to provide minimum qualifications for midwives; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.

HE 63. By Messrs. Hawkins of Screven, Groover of Bibb and Freeman of Monroe:
A bill to regulate the conduct of attorneys at law in their arguments to and in the presence of juries in criminal cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HE 66. By Messrs. McGarity of Henry, l\ioate of Hancock and others:
A bill to amend an act to repeal certain fees imposed upon warehousemen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

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HB 67. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 69. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend sections 92-3210 and 92-3301 of the code, so as to provide for the date of filing income tax returns; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 130. By Messrs. Williams and Gunter of Hall:
A bill to amend act No. 718 relating to procedure for recalling county commissioners of Hall County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 140. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend section 84-1101 of the code, relating to the definition of optometry; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.

HB 142. By Mr. Fowler of Tift:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to prevent the spread of hog cholera; to prescribe the administering of hog cholera serum and virus in this state; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

HB 156. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty and others:
A bill to authorize the clerk of the superior court of any county having a certain population to install and use photostatic equipment; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 158. By Messrs. MeWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in DeKalb County for the purpose of ascertaining the form of government desired by the people of such county; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 167. By Messrs. MeWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to authorize the establishment of limited access highways in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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HB 194. By Messrs. Mallory and Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to repeal code chapter 88-8 relating to the control, purchase, sale and use of explosives; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 195. By Messrs. Reed, Bentley and Willingham of Cobb: A bill to provide for the disposal of dead poultry; to provide for the method of disposal; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.
HB 201. By Messrs. Killian and Nightingale of Glynn: A bill to provide that any person who by reason of loss or impairment of eyesight is accompanied by a dog commonly known as a "seeing eye dog" shall be entitled to certain equal privileges as other persons; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 207. By Messrs. Houston and King of Whitfield: A bill to amend an act creating the office of commiSSioner of roads and revenue for the County of Whitfield; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
HB 210. By Messrs. Houston and King of Whitfield: A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to abolish the office of tax receiver and tax collector of Whitfield County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
HB 219. By Messrs. Moore of Pickens, Mauldin of Gordon and others: A bill to amend section 45-206 of the code which said section relates to resident hunting and fishing licenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.

HR 20. By Mr. Gilleland of Dawson:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to sell approximately twentyeight acres of land owned by the State of Georgia in Dawson County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.

HR 37. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A resolution authorizing the abandonment of certain property in Jefferson County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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HR 54. By Messrs. Mauldin of Gordon and others:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to sell certain lands in Gordon County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Western and Atlantic Railroad.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 62. Do Pass.
HB 59. Do Pass.
HB 165. Do Pass.

HB 192. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Turner of 34th District, Chairman.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time :

SB 62. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to implement the provisions of article 5, section 7. paragraph 2, of the constitution of the State of Georgia, ratified at the general election in November, 1952, which created a new constitutional authority of the State of Georgia to be known as the Savannah District Authority, to provide for the appointment and eligibility of the members of said constitutional authority as contemplated by said provision; and for other purposes.

HB 59. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the municipality of Warner Robins; to change and redefine the corporate limits; to provide for a governing authority of a mayor and six councilmen; etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 165. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb: A bill to amend the city charter of Doraville; and for other purposes.

HB 192. By Mr. Mauldin of Gordon:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Calhoun; and for other purposes.

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The following local uncontested bills and resolutions were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 59. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 59 by adding the phrase "are hereby repealed" at the end of Section 2, so that said Section 2, as amended, shall read as follows:
"Section 2. The following provisions of the Charter of the City of Atlanta, to-wit:
"The City of Atlanta shall not be authorized to purchase, operate or lease land for such landing fields as above described outside a radius of twenty-five miles from the center of said city as defined on August 23, 1927," are hereby repealed.

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 43. By Messrs. Twitty and Palmer of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Camilla; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 50. By Mr. Ayers of Madison:
A bill to provide a new charter for and to incorporate the City of Carlton in Madison County; to prescribe the procedure corrected therewith; and for other purposes.
Senator Seagraves of the 30th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 50, Section 37. By adding at the end of said section the following:

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Provided that this section shall not apply to any existing electric utility.
Section 79. By striking in Lines 3 and 4 of said Section the words "electric light purposes" and by striking in Line 8 the words "electric light plant."
Section 80. By striking in Line 3 of said Section the words "Electric light plant".
Section 110. By striking in Line 4 of said Section the words "electric light" and by striking in Line 6 the words "electric light and power plant", and in Line 6 by further striking the words "electric light system".

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 75. By Mr. Dozier of Miller:
A bill to provide for the use of voting machines for casting, registering and recording and computing ballots or votes in all elections including primaries and municipal elections in the County of Miller; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 77. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hail: A bill to enable the City of Gainesville and Hall County to establish a joint Planning Commission; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 78. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, relating to "Augusta Officers and Employees-Tenures;" and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 79. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, incorporated as the City Council of Augusta, Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 80. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to repeal an act entitled "an act to authorize the city council of Augusta to create a board of health for said city"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 81. By Mr. Dozier of Miller:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of the County of Miller; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 82. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to authorize counties having a population of more than 80,000 by the U. S. Census of 1940 or by any future census, to levy taxes for the purposes defined therein; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 84. By Messrs. Mallory and Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Village of East Thomaston, in Upson County, by reducing the corporate limits of said Village; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 90. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to establish a method for providing parks and recreational systems in the unincorporated portion of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 90, section 1, line 1, by adding the words "on and after the approval of this act", after the word "county".
Amend HB 90, section 1, page 2, line 2 by adding the words "on and after the approval of this act" after the word "county" and further amend section 1, page 2, line 2 by adding the words "community house", after the words "of any".

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 97. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham: A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend the several acts relating to and incorporating the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 102. By Messrs. Sognier, Cheatham and Eyler of Chatham:
A bill to abolish the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Chatham County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 123. By Messrs. Jones and Murr of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an Act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Americus, by establishing and incorporating a utility commission for said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 132. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 133. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Austell, so as to grant the power of eminent domain to the City of Austell; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 134. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, so as to grant said city the power of eminent domain; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 157. By Messrs. Register and Mathis of Lowndes:
A bill to amend an act establishing the city court of Valdosta; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 163. By Mr. Underwood of Montgomery:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Mount Vernon, Montgomery County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until Monday morning at ten o'clock.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 31, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at ten o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain, Dr. Walter S. Adams, Baptist minister of Cartersville, Georgia.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of Friday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions. 3. Reports of standing committees.
4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees.
5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following resolutions of the Senate were read and adopted:

SR 26. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution directing the secretary of state to prepare and distribute the Georgia Official and Statistical Register; and for other purposes.

SR 27. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution directing and authorizing the secretary of state to contract with a commercial photographer to make pictures of the members of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

SR 28. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution congratulating the Rev. W. S. Adams, Chaplain of the Georgia State Senate, on the occasion of his birthday and further congratulating the Chaplain and his good wife on their long years of a happy married life and to wish for both of them many years to continue their great services; and for other purposes.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof :
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:

HB 273. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to consolidate the office of tax receiver and the office of tax collector into the one office of tax commissioner of Dougherty County, and for other purposes.

HB 193. By Messrs. Bentley, Reed and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 235. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Albany; and for other purposes.

HB 218. By Mr. Land of Wilkinson:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to create and establish a new charter for the City of Gordon; and for other purposes.

HB 211. By Mr. Strickland of Toombs:
A bill creating the City Court of Lyons and defining its powers, duties, jurisdiction, etc., and for other purposes.

HB 248. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill vesting in the City of Columbus power and authority to sell and convey certain lands; and for other purposes.

HB 254. By Messrs. Bentley, Willingham and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the establishment of fire prevention districts in Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 266. By Messrs. Mathis and Register of Lowndes:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta; to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 251. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Swainsboro; and for other purposes.

HB 247. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee: A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a board of commissioners

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of roads and revenues in the County of Muscogee; and for other purposes.

HB 252. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus; to provide pension system for retired officers; and for other purposes.

HB 216. By Mr. Coxwell of Lee:
A bill to amend an act to authorize and direct the mayor and council of the Town of Leesburg to close and vacate certain streets; and for other purposes.

HB 246. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill authorizing Muscogee County to provide for the construction of roads; and for other purposes.

HB 253. By Messrs. Bentley, Reed and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the establishment of sewage districts in Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 265. By Messrs. Mathis and Register of Lowndes:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta as relating to the clerk of the board of tax appraisers of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 249. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to provide that Muscogee County shall provide for a permanent pension fund for present and future employees; and for other purposes.

HB 162. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to prohibit and to regulate the solicitation of votes in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.

HB 217. By Messrs. Mincy and Frier of Ware:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide and establish a new charter for the City of Waycross; and for other purposes.

HB 255. By Messrs. Campbell and Coker of Walker:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend, codify and consolidate the various acts incorporating the City of LaFayette; and for other purposes.

HB 250. By Messrs. Nilan, Pickard and Young of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly entitled "An act to abolish justice courts and the office of the justice of the peace in the Municipal Court of Columbus; and for other purposes.

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HB 227. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend the act incorporating the City of Dublin; and for other purposes.

HB 228. By Messrs. Blalock and Foster of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act entitled, "An act to create and incorporate the City of Riverdale; and for other purposes.

HB 225. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Brunswick; and for other purposes.

HB 122. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act relating to additional duties of clerks of the superior court in counties having certain population, and for other purposes.

HB 224. By Mr. Murphey of Crawford:
A bill to provide that in certain counties the tax receiver shall receive one and one-fourth percent of the county wide school tax; and for other purposes.

HB 212. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act relating to the fees paid to coroners in counties having certain population; and for other purposes.

HB 127. By Mr. Murphey of Crawford:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to prescribe and limit the compensation of the treasurer of Crawford County; and for other purposes.

HB 263. By Mr. Turk of Wilcox:
A bill to incorporate the City of Abbeville by abolishing the present charter of said city and writing a new charter; and for other purposes.

HB 230. By Messrs. Bodenhamer and Fowler of Tift:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to repeal the present charter of the City of Tifton; and for other purposes.

HB 226. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Cadwell, so as to enlarge the corporate limits thereof; and for other purposes.
HB 243. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to empower Muscogee County to acquhe, construct, reconstruct, improve, maintain and extend public sewers, and for other purposes.

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HB 258. By Mr. Ray of Warren:
A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to amend the charter of the Town of Warrenton in Warren County; and for other purposes.

HB 191. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide a law department for Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 28. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to provide for the compensation of the clerk of the superior court and the sheriff of Liberty County; and for other purposes.

HB 129. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to the compensation of jurors and bailiffs in counties with a certain population; and for other purposes.

HB 245. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Columbus; and for other purposes.

HB 256. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Elberton; and for other purposes.

HB 131. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act to increase the compensation of the treasurer of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 27. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to consolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector of Liberty County into the office of tax commissioner of Liberty County; and for other purposes.

HB 244. By Mr. Ray of Warren:
A bill to amend the charter of Warrenton; to authorize, empower and direct the mayor and council to levy an ad valorem tax; and for other purposes.

HB 233. By Mr. Clary of McDuffie:
A bill to repeal an act creating a commissioner of roads and revenues for McDuffie County; and for other purposes.

HB 209. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act creating a complete system of retirement and pension pay for the employees of the City of Decatur; and for other purposes.

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HB 53. By Mr. Dean of Bacon:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to enable Bacon County and the City of Alma to establish a joint planning commission; and for other purposes.
HB 208. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act creating a complete system of retirement and pension pay for the employees of the City of Decatur; and for other purposes.

HB 4. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas: A bill to provide for the hours of holding elections in certain counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 31. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty: A bill to supplement the fees of the ordinary of Liberty County; and for other purposes.
HB 229. By Messrs. Mallory and Caldwell of Upson: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston; and for other purposes.
HB 264. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham: A bill to amend an act entitled an act amending the charter of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.
HB 190. By Messrs. Underwood and Upshaw of Bartow: A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to change the ordinary from the fee to the salary system in counties having a certain population, and for other purposes.
SB 13. By Senator Millican of the 52nd: A bill to amend section 34-1904 providing for ballots in elections other than primary elections in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.
SB 16. By Senator Millican of the 52nd: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 11. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having certain population; and for other purposes.

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SB 14. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act providing pensions for members of police departments in cities having a certain population; and for other purposes.

SB 15. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act providing a system of pensions for members of paid fire departments in cities having a certain population; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit:

HB 30. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to repeal an act incorporating the Town of Midway; to create a charter for the City of Midway in the County of Liberty; and for other purposes.

HB 36. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Murr of Sumter, Willingham of Cobb and others:
A bill to reorganize the military forces of the state; to conform the organization, training and discipline to the requirements of the United States; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the house, to-wit:

HR 98. By Messrs. Clary of McDuffie and others:
A resolution to commend the publisher of the Macon Telegraph for services to the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

Jan. 31.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 59.
SR 24.
SR 25.
Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chairman.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 26. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution directing the Secreta1y of State to prepare and distribute the Georgia Official and Statistical Register; and for other purposes.

SR 27. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution directing and authorizing the Secretary of State to contract with a commercial photographer to make pictures of the members of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

SR 28. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution congratulating the Rev. W. S. Adams, Chaplain of the Georgia State Senate, on the occasion of his birthday and further congratulating the Chaplain and his good wife on their long years of a happy married life and to wish for both of them many years to continue their great services; and for other purposes.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

SB 72. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act and its amendments providing for the payment of pensions to employees who have been affiliated with any nursing service or agency who has worked under the supervision of the City Health Officer and Director of Nurses prior to becoming an employee of the City of Savannah; providing for the contribution to the pension fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Municipal Government:

SB 73. By Senator Lovett of the 16th:
A bill to amend the act creating a new charter for the City of Dublin so as to establish a Water, Light, and Gas Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Municipal Government.

SB 74. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill authorizing a municipal corporation, a county, or any other political subdivision of the State to procure insurance to cover liability for damages on account of bodily injury or death resulting therefrom to any person, or for damages to property of any person, or both, arising by reason of ownership, maintenance, operation, or use of any motor vehicle; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.

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cost to said County, certain Law Books; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 4. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A bill to provide for the hours of holding elections in certain counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 27. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to consolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector of Liberty County into the office of tax commissioner of Liberty County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 28. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to provide for the compensation of the clerk of the superior court and the sheriff of Liberty County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 31. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to supplement the fees of the ordinary of Liberty County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 53. By Mr. Dean of Bacon:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to enable Bacon County and the City of Alma to establish a joint planning commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 122. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act relating to additional duties of clerks of the superior court in counties having certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 127. By Mr. Murphy of Crawford:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to prescribe and limit the compensation of the treasurer of Crawford County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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HB 129. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to the compensation of jurors and bailiffs in counties with a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 131. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act to increase the compensation of the treasurer of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 162. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to prohibit and to regulate the solicitation of votes in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 190. By Messrs. Underwood and Upshaw of Bartow:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to change the ordinary from the fee to the salary system in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 191. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide a law department for Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 193. By Messrs. Bentley, Reed and Willingham of Cobb: A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
HB 208. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act creating a complete system of retirement and pension pay for the employees of the City of Decatur; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 209. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act creating a complete system of retirement and pension pay for the employees of the City of Decatur; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 211. By Mr. Strickland of Toombs:
A bill creating the city court of Lyons and defining its powers, duties, jurisdiction; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 212. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act relating to the fees paid to coroners in counties having certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 216. By Mr. Coxwell of Lee:
A bill to amend an act to authorize and direct the mayor and council of the Town of Leesburg to close and vacate certain streets; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 217. By Messrs. Mincy and Frier of Ware:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to provide and establish a new charter for the City of Waycross; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 218. By Mr. Land of Wilkinson:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create and establish a new charter for the City of Gordon"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 224. By Mr. Murphey of Crawford:
A bill to provide that in certain counties the tax receiver shall receive one and one-fourth percent of the county wide school tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 225. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Brunswick; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 226. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Cadwell, so as to enlarge the corporate limits thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 227. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens: A bill to amend the act incorporating the City of Dublin; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
HB 228. By Messrs. Blalock and Foster of Clayton: A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create and incorporate the City of Riverdale"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
HB 229. By Messrs. Mallory and Caldwell of Upson: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 230. By Messrs. Bodenhamer and Fowler of Tift: A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to repeal the present charter of the City of Tifton; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
HB 233. By Mr. Clary of McDuffie:
A bill to repeal an act creating a commissioner of roads and revenues for McDuffie County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 235. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act establishing the city court of Albany; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 243. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to empower Muscogee County to acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, maintain and extend public sewers; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 244. By Mr. Ray of Warren:
A bill to amend the charter of Warrenton: to authorize, empower and direct the mayor and council to levy an ad valorem tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 245. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Columbus; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 246. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to authorize Muscogee County to provide for the construction of roads; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 247. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues in the County of Muscogee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 248. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill vesting in the City of Columbus power and authority to sell and convey certain lands; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 249. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to provide that Muscogee County shall provide for a permanent pension fund for present and future employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 250. By Messrs. Nilan, Pickard and Young of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly entitled "an Act to abolish justice courts and the office of the justice of the peace in the municipal court of Columbus; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 251. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Swainsboro; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 252. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus; to provide pension system for retired officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 253. By Messrs. Bentley, Reed and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the establishment of sewage districts in Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Refen'ed to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 254. By Messrs. Bentley, Willingham and Reed of Cobb: A bill to provide for the establishment of fire prevention districts in Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
HB 255. By Messrs. Campbell and Coker of Walker:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend, codify and consolidate the various acts incorporating the City of LaFayette; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 256. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act establishing the city court of Elberton; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 258. By Mr. Ray of Warren:
A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to amend the charter of the Town of Warrenton in Warren County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 263. By Mr. Turk of Wilcox:
A bill to incorporate the City of Abbeville by abolishing the present charter of said city and writing a new charter; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 264. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act amending the charter of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 265. By Messrs. Mathis and Register of Lowndes:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta as relating to the clerk of the board of tax appraisers of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 266. By Messrs. Mathis and Register of Lowndes:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta; to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 273. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to consolidate the office of tax receiver and the office of tax collector into the one office of tax commissioner of Dougherty County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County matters.

Mr. Harden of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of the Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on State of the Republic had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 198. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Harden of 27th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Jones of the 38th District, Chairman of the Comimttee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 219. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Jones of 38th District,
Chairman.

The following bills, favorably reported by the committee, were read the second time :

HB 198. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb ano Scoggin of Floyd :
A bill to create the Georgia Rural Roads Authority; and for other purposes.

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HB 219. By Messrs. Moore of Pickens, Mauldin of Gordon, Scoggin of Floyd and Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act, relating to resident hunting and fishing licenses; and for other purposes.

Senator McDonald of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time, and recommitted.

SB 69. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to provide for the self-government of municipalities; to prescribe the procedure connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

HR 98. By Messrs. Clary of McDuffie and others:
A resolution commending the publisher of the Macon Telegraph for services to the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

SR 30. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Claims Advisory Board to study and investigate all of the resolutions presented to them, but unacted upon, during the interim between the 1955 and 1956 sessions, and reports its findings to the 1956 session; and for other purposes.

The following uncontested local bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 62. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to implement the provisions of article 5, section 7, paragraph 2 of the constitution of the State of Georgia, ratified at the general election in November, 1952, which created a new constitution authority of the State of Georgia to be known as the Savannah District Authority, to provide for the appointment and eligibility of the members of said constitutional authority as contemplated by said provision; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 50, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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HB 59. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the municipality of Warner Robins; to change and redefine the corporate limits; to provide for a governing authority of a mayor and six councilmen, etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 50, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 165. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb: A bill to amend the city charter of Doraville; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 51, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 192. By Mr. Mauldin of Gordon:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Calhoun; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 52, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following local uncontested resolutions were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SR 20. By Senator Dews of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia, so as to provide for the division of Calhoun County into five school districts; to abolish the existing five-member Board of Education of Calhoun County and to create a new seven-member Board; to provide for the election of a seven-member board; to provide for their terms of office and qualification; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection by the people; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.
Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof new paragraphs which shall read as follows:
"The present County Board of Education of Calhoun County operating and existing before the effective date of this Amendment is hereby abolished. There is hereby created a new board, to be known as the Calhoun County Board of Education, which shall have the same powers and duties as the present county board herein abolished. The Calhoun County Board of Education shall consist of seven members to be elected as herein provided.
"The members of the County Board of Education of Calhoun County shall be elected by the people at the same time and for the same term that other county officers of Calhoun County are elected, and shall hold their offices until their successors are elected and qualified. The County of Calhoun shall be, and the same is hereby divided into five school districts to be known and comprised as follows: The First School District to be composed of the 1316th Militia District or Edison District; the Second School District to be composed of the 574th Militia District or Arlington District; the Third School District to be composed of the 1123rd Militia District or Morgan District; the Fourth School District to be composed of the 626th Militia District or Leary District; and the Fifth School District to be composed of the 1304th Militia District or Cordray District. One member from each of the five above named school districts shall be elected to serve on said board, and only the registered and qualified voters in each district shall vote for the election of the member from that district, a majority vote being necessary for election. In addition to the above named members, there shall be elected to serve on the Calhoun County Board of Education two members from the county at large, who shall be elected by the registered and qualified voters of the entire county; any person qualifying as a candidate at large for membership on the said board must so designate at the time of his qualification, and only one member at large of said Board of Education may be elected from any one school district, the other member at large to be elected from some other school district; the two at large candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be deemed elected. 'Within twenty days after the ratification of this amendment, it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Calhoun County to issue a call for an election to be held not less than twenty nor more than thirty days thereafter, for the purpose of electing by the qualified voters in each district the member from that district, and the two members at large from the entire county, as herein provided for. Should a vacancy occur in the office of any member, the Ordinary shall, within twenty days, issue a call for a special election to be held not less than twenty nor more than thirty days thereafter for a successor to be elected to fill said vacancy. To be eligibile to hold office as a member of the Calhoun County Board of Education, a person !\hall be of good moral character, have at least a fair knowledge of the elementary branch of the English education, be favorable to the common school system, and be qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly.

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"This Amendment shall be effective from the date of the proclamation by the Governor."
SECTION 2.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amendment to be published as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended, for two months previous to the time of the general election at which the above proposed amendment shall be submitted for ratification or rejection to the electors, as provided for in said paragraph of the Constitution.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or p1inted thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia, providing for the division of Calhoun County into five school districts, and the election of a sevenmember County Board of Education of Calhoun County."
"Against ratification of amendment to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia, providing for the division of Calhoun County into five school districts, and the election of a seven-member County Board of Education of Calhoun County."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the p1oposed amendment shall vote against ratification.
If the people shall ratify such amendment by a majority of the electors qualified to vote voting thereon, such amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Gove1nor, who, shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Coffin Dean Dews

Florence Garrett Harden Harper Hollis Hopkins

Housley Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert

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Lovett Mann Matthews McBride Millican Morrison
Neel Overby Page

Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Richardson Ricketson Roop Seagraves Shurling Steis

Strickland Toms Turner Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.
SR 23. By Senator Florence of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election for members of the Board of Education of Douglas County by the people; to prescribe the procedure connected therewith; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.
Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to County Boards of Education, is hereby amended by adding to the end thereof the following:
"The Board of Education of Douglas County shall be composed of five members, to be elected as herein after provided. For the purpose of electing the members, Douglas County is hereby divided into five Education District. Education District number one shall be composed of Militia District number 730 (Douglasville) and Militia District number 736 (Chapel Hill). Education District number two shall be composed of Militia District number 1273 (Salt Springs, better known as Lithia Springs). Education District number three shall be composed of Militia District number 784 (Chestnut Log). Education District number four shall be composed of Militia District number 1259 (Conners) and Militia District number 1271 (Middle). Education District number five shall be composed of Militia District number 1260 (Fairplay) and Militia District number 1272 (Crombies). The members of the Board shall be elected only by the voters of the District which the member is to represent. Any person offering as a candidate to represent an Education District on the Board must reside in the District from which he offers. No person who resides in any part of Douglas County embraced within the territory of an independent school system shall be eligible for election as a member of the Board, nor may any such person be eligible to vote in any election to elect members of the Board. No person shall be eligible for membership on

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the Board unless he has resided in the district from which he offers as a candidate for at least two months immediately preceding the election. Each member of the Board shall receive $10.00 per diem for each meeting. In the event this amendment is ratified, it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Douglas County to issue the call for an election and he shall set the date for such election for a day between the 15th and 20th days of December, 1956. Such election shall be for the purpose of electing the members of the Board of Education of Douglas County created under this amendment, and it shall be the duty of the Ordinary to publish the date of the election, the purpose thereof, and a brief explanation of the voting procedure by districts at least once preceding the date of the election in the official organ of Douglas County. The members elected at such election shall take office January 1, 1957. Such members and all future members shall serve for a term of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. All future elections shall be held quadriennially on the same day that county officials are elected, and the persons elected shall take office the following January 1. In case of a vacancy on the Board for any cause other than expiration of a term of office, the remaining members of the Board shall elect a person who shall serve for the unexpired term.
The Board of Education of Douglas County in effect at the time of the ratification of this amendment shall be abolished effective December 31, 1956, and the term of office of all members of such Board shall expire on such date.
The County Board of Education as provided herein shall be subject to all constitutional provisions and all statutory provisions relative to County Boards of Education, unless such provisions are in conflict with the provisions of this amendment."

SECTION 2.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes'' and "Nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amendment to be published as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. Such proposed amendment shall be submitted as provided in said Paragraph.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of the amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Douglas County by the people.
"Against ratification of the amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Douglas County by the people."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

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If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Coffin Dean Dews Florence Garrett Harden Harper Hollis Hopkins Housley Jones, 38th Jones, 18th

Jones, 23rd Kelly
Lambert Lovett Mann Matthews McBride Millican Morrison Neel Overby Page Paulk Ponsell Raulerson

Richardson Ricketson Roop Seagraves Shurling Steis Strickland Toms Turner Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

The following bill of the Senate, postponed January 25th until today, was put upon its passage:

SB 32. By Senator Matthews of the 47th:
A bill to regulate the opening date of tobacco auction sales within this state; to provide for a minimum length of selling seasons; and for other purposes.

Senator Ursrey of the 54th offered the following substitute to the committee substitute introduced January 25th:
AN ACT
To provide for the licensing of warehouses for the sale of flue-

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cured leaf tobacco; to provide a license; to provide for a Tobacco Advisory Board, its composition, duties, and powers; to provide a method of determining the opening of the flue-cured leaf tobacco marketing season; to provide for the revocation of licenses by the Commissioner of Agriculture; to provide for a minimum flue-cured leaf tobacco marketing season; to provide a maximum selling rate; to provide for reports of sales by tobacco warehouses; to provide a penalty for violation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION I.
The purpose of this Act is to enable producers to have sufficient time to properly cure, prepare, and have an adequate time to market their flue-cured leaf tobacco. Nothing herein shall prohibit a producer from selling his tobacco at a private sale at any time. The provisions of this Act shall apply only to sales of flue-cured leaf tobacco produced in the calendar year in which the sale is made.

SECTION II.
No person, real or corporate, shall operate, hold or conduct an auction sale for the sale of flue-cured leaf tobacco within this State without having first obtained a license for the year in which the sale is made from the Commissioner of Agriculture. The license shall be for the calendar year for each tobacco warehouse. The license shall be for one calendar year and shall expire on December 31 of each year and subject to renewal under such rules and regulations as the Commissioner of Agriculture shall prescribe.

SECTION III.
There is hereby created a Tobacco Advisory Board to be composed of nine members, three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker; two members of the Senate, to be appointed by the President. The members from the General Assembly shall be appointed from those members who are tobacco producers and are from the flue-cured leaf tobacco producing counties of this State. One member shall be the Commissioner of Agriculture, or his representative, who shall be Chairman of the Board. One member shall be the President of the State Farm Bureau, or his representative, and one member shall be a flue-cured leaf tobacco producer, to be appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture. One member shall be a member of the Georgia Flue-Cured Tobacco Warehousemen's Association, to be appointed by that Association. The appointive members shall serve at the pleasure of the respective appointive officers, or associations.

SECTION IV.
The members of the General Assembly shall receive the per diem and expense allowance provided for committee work of the General Assembly. Such sums shall be paid from the funds appropriated for the operation of the General Assembly. The other appointive members

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of the Board shall receive fifteen dollal'lil per day fo1 each day in attendance of the duties of the Board, and shall be reimburliled their necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of the Board. The Commissioner of Agriculture shall be reimbursed according to law, the expenses incurred in his performance of the duties of the board.

SECTION V.
The Tobacco Advisory Board shall meet in June of each year on the call of the Chairman to survey the condition of the tobacco crop 1:md recommend 1:m opening date of the marketing season. The Chairman shall determine the time and place of the meeting. The Board shall recommend to the Commissioner of Agriculture a date for the opening of the tobacco marketing season. If the Commissioner of Agriculture approves the opening date, he shall cause one or more members of the board to attend the meeting of the Board of Governors of the Bright Leaf Tobacco Association to make known the reeommendation as to the opening of the marketing season in Georgia.

SECTION VI.
If the Board of Governors of the Bright Leaf Tobacco Association shall set an opening date for the tobacco marketing season in Georgia, that is not in accordance with, nor agreeable to, the Tobacco Advisory Board or the Commissioner of Agriculture, the Commissioner of Agriculture shall determine the opening date of the tobacco marketing season in the State. If any warehouseman shall hold a sale prior to the date determined by the Commissioner of Agriculture, the license of that warehouseman shall be revoked and shall not he reinstated or reissued in that calendar year. The revocation of license as provided herein shall he in addition to the penalty for the violation of the provisions of this Act.

SECTION VII.
The flue-cured leaf tobacco marketing season shall continue for a minimum of twenty-seven selling days after the opening date. The operating day at each flue-cured leaf tobacco warehouse shall he limited to five actual selling hours, and the operating week of such warehouses shall be limited to five actual selling days, providing that Saturday and Sunday shall not be used as selling days.

SECTION VIII.
If any such warehouse has two successive selling days on which the actual selling time is not more thiU1 one hour for each day, then that particular warehouse shall be permitted to cease its operation but not before two days have passed after the days that the actual selling time has not exceeded one hour per day.

SECTION IX.
The maximum rate of sales at such warehouses shall not exceed four hundred (400) baskets during any one hour, nor shall the rate of sales exceed four hundred (400) baskets per hour.

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SECTION X.
Each such tobacco warehouse shall report only the number of pounds of firsthand tobacco received, average price per pound, and the total sales firsthand, at the close of business on Friday on each week to the State Department of Agriculture, together with other information or reports as required by law and by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Agriculture.

SECTION XI.
Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon a conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by law.

SECTION XII.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute to the committee substitute, the ayes were 41, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to by substitute.

On the passage of the bill, by substitute, the ayes were 39, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The president appointed on the part of the Senate to the Tobacco Advisory Board: Senators Ursrey of the 54th and Matthews of the 47th.

The following general bills and resolutions of the Senate and House were read the third time and put upon their passage:

HB 2. By Messrs. Floyd of Chattooga, Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd, Sheffield of Brooks and Weems of Chattooga:
A bill to provide for the registration of motor vehicles and issuance of motor vehicle licenses and license plates by tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 2, section 3, line 13, after the first word "county" the words "and at a salary in excess of five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars per year".

The amendment was adopted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:

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Amend HB 2, section 1, line 7, by adding after the words "As amended" the following: "except as provided in sections 6 and 6-A of this Act".

The amendment was adopted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 2, section 4, line 4, by striking the figures $10,000 and inserting in lieu, $25,000.

The amendment was adopted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 2, section 4, by striking the words in line 9, "provided, however". Also strike all of lines 10, 11 and 12.

The amendment was adopted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 2, section 6 by striking same in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"All license tags for trucks with a manufacturer's rated capacity of more than 2 tons shall be purchased at the State Capitol as now required by law."

The amendment was adopted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 2 by adding section to be known as Section 6-A, and reading as follows:
"All special designated license tags as authorized by the General Assembly shall continue to be purchased at the State Capitol as now required by law."

The amendment was adopted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 2, line 4, after the word "counties", by adding the following:
"To provide for exceptions; to grant discretion as to the method of printing the name of the state on license tags."

The amendment was adopted.
Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 2, section 8, by striking same in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"The Commissioner of Revenue shall maintain at the State Capitol a permanent record of the sale of all license tags by number, name and

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address of purchaser, date of purchase, make of vehicle, county in which license tag was sold, and such other information as the Commissioner of Revenue may desire for the information of law enforcement officers and other citizens."

The amendment was adopted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 2, by adding a new section thereto, to be numbered Section 7-C, to read as follows:
"Section 7-C. Section 68-214 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to license plates and their description, as amended, particularly by an act approved December 22, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Session, p. 343), is hereby amended by adding in the third sentence, after the word "and" and before the word "abbreviation" the words "either the full name or the", so that said third sentence of Section 68-214 shall read as follows:
"Number plates shall be of metal at least six inches wide and not less than twelve inches in length, and shall show in bold characters the year of registration, serial number and either the full name or the abbreviation of the name of the State, and such other descriptive markings as in the judgment of the commissioner may be deemed advisable so as to indicate the class of weight of the vehicle for which the number plates are issued."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 55. By Senator Ponsell of the 5th:
A bill to repeal an act relative to the regulation of warm air heating contractors so as to provide for the licensing of warm air heating contractors in this state; and to provide for a State Board of Examiners of warm Air Heating Contractors; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that SB 55 be tabled.
On the motion to table, the ayes were 32, nays 4, and the motion prevailed.
SB 56. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act approved March 29, 1937, known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law" so as to provide that certain provisions for emergency war-risk rates will be inapplicable during the calendar year 1955; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SR 8. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to consider business pending at the adjournment of any regular session at any later regular session; to provide for the submission of this proposed amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Article III, Section IV, Paragraph III, of the Constitution relating to meetings of the General Assembly, as amended, is hereby amended by striking in said paragraph the sentence, "All business pending in the Senate or House at the adjournment of any regular session may be considered at any later regular session held in the same year as if there had been no adjournment.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "All business pending in the Senate or House at the adjournment of any regular session may be considered at any later regular session of the same General Assembly, as if there had been no adjournment.", so that when so amended said Paragraph III shall read as follows:
"Paragraph III. The General Assembly shall meet in regular session on the second Monday in January, 1955, and annually thereafter on the same day until the date shall be changed by law. By concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of members elected to both houses, the General Assembly may adjourn any regular session to such later date as it may fix for reconvening in regular session, but shall remain in regular session no longer than forty (40) days, in the aggregate, in each year during the term for which the members were elected. All business pending in the Senate or House at the adjournment of any regular session may be considered at any later regular session of the same General Assembly, as if there had been no adjournment. Nothing herein shall be construed to affect the power of the Governor to convene the General Assembly in extraordinary session, or the duty of the Governor to convene the General Assembly in extraordinary session upon the certificate of three-fifths of the members elected to the Senate and the House of Representatives, as provided in Article V, Section I, Paragraph XII of this Constitution. If an empeachment trial is pending at the end of any regular or extraordinary session, the Senate may continue in session until such trial is completed."

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SECTION 2.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amendment to be published as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. Such proposed amendment shall be submitted as provided in said Paragraph.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to consider business pending at the adjournment of any regular session at any later regular session of the same General Assembly.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to consider business pending at the adjournment of any regular session at any later regular session of the same General Assembly."
"All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification."
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis Dean Dews Dykes Florence Garrett

Harden Hollis Hopkins Housley Jones, 38th Jones, 23rd Kelly
Lambert Lovett Mann Matthews McBride

McDonald Millican Morrison Nee! Overby Page Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Reynolds Richardson

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Ricketson Roop Seagraves Shurling

Steis Turner Ursrey Warnell

Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 48, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

HB 13G. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act, which defines the extent of the interest which an applicant for homestead exemption from taxation must have in property in order to be entitled to such homestead exemption with respect thereto, etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 137. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to ratify, approve and confirm the executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of all ad valorem taxes (except those which are of a type to which the constitutional homestead exemption is expressly inapplicable) with respect to any property occupied as a residence and held under an occupancy agreement by a stockholder of a non profit cooperative ownership housing corporation having legal title to such property or being lessee thereof under a lease of an original term of ninety-nine years, etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 11. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act approved February 15, 1933 providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more, according to the preceding census of the United

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States; so as to provide additional pension protection for such members and their dependents; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

By Messrs. Hoke Smith, Muggsy Smith and Hamilton Lokey of Fulton:
Amend SB 11, section 1, by striking the phrase "according to the preceding census of the United States" where it occurs both in the caption and the enacting clause, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following phrase in both places: "according to the last census of the United States or any subsequent census thereof."
Amend SB 11, section 2 by striking section 3 of said bill in its entirety and by adding the following sections:
"Section 3. All regular officers or employees of the city, eligible for participation in this act, as amended, who shall be elected or employed after the effective date of this act, shall be required to come under the provisions of this act, as now amended, and shall have all the rights and duties provided in the amended act. Temporary employees shall not be required to participate in this act, as amended.
"Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed."

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 44, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 14. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more so as to provide for the amount of pension payable to widows of any policeman who has served twenty-five years and has not been placed on pension but who has remained in active service; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

By Messrs. Hoke Smith, Muggsy Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
Amend SB 14, by adding a new section immediately preceding the repealing section to be appropriately numbered and the repealing section to be re-numbered.
Section --- That Section 10 of the amendment to said Act, approved March 8, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, pp. 1067, 1074) be amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"If such member should die before being awarded a pension, and

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should leave no beneficiary entitled to a pension as such under this Act, the refund shall be paid to his estate,",
so that said section shall read as follows:
"Section 4. That any member participating in the provisions of this Act who leaves the employ of said city before being eligible for retirement shall have refunded to him an amount equal to the amount paid into the said fund less one-half of one per centum per year to cover each year that the member had paid into the fund and received protection under this act. To illustrate, if at the end of the first year, the member has paid into said fund $10.00 and leaves the services of the city or withdraws from the pension fund, he shall be entitled to a refund of said $10.00 less one-half of one per centum or if at the end of twenty-four years, he has paid into said fund $240.00, he would be entitled to a refund of $240.00 less twelve per centum. If such member should die before being awarded a pension, and should leave no beneficiary entitled to a pension as such under this Act, the refund shall be paid to his estate."

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 44, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 15. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act approved August 13, 1924 providing a system of pensions for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000 so as to provide additional benefits; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
The Fulton delegation moves to amend SB 15 by adding a new section immediately preceding the repealing section to be appropriately numbered and the repealing section to be re-numbered.
"Section ---- That Section 5 of the amendment to said Act, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, pp. 1080, 1084) be amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"If such member should die before being awarded a pension, and should leave no beneficiary entitled to a pension as such under this act, the refund shall be paid to his estate",
so that said section shall read as follows:
"That any member participating in the prov1s1ons of this Act who leaves the employ of said city before being eligible for retirement shall have refunded to him an amount equal to the amount paid into the said fund less one-half of one percentum per year to cover each year that the member had paid into the fund and received protection under

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this act. To illustrate, if at the end of the first year, the member has paid into said fund $10.00 and leaves the services of the city or withdraws from the pension fund, he shall be entitled to a refund of said $10.00 less one-half of one percentum or if at the end of twenty-four years, he has paid into said fund $240.00, he would be entitled to a refund of $240.00 less twelve percentum. If such member should die before being awarded a pension, and should leave no beneficiary entitled to a pension as such under this Act, the refund shall be paid to his estate."

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 44, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until ten o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, February 1, 1955.
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at ten o'clock and was called to order by the president.
Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.
Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions. 3. Reports of standing committees. 4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com-
mittees. 5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:

HB 48. By Messrs. Watson of Dougherty and McKenna of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the exemption of property from taxation so as to carry out the provisions of the constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption of property owned by religious groups; and for other purposes.

HB 64. By Messrs. Bentley of Cobb, Deen of Bacon and others:
A bill to amend chapter 34-33 of the Code of Georgia relative to absentee voting; and for other purposes.

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HE 71. By Messrs. Veal of Putnam, Key of Jasper and others:
A bill to repeal section 62-401 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the description of fences and enclosures; and for other purposes.

HB 159. By Messrs. Floyd and Weems of Chattooga, Campbell and Coker of Walker and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia to be called the Lookout Judicial Circuit; and
for other purposes.
HE 181. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd and others:
A bill creating the office of judge of the Superior Court Emeritus, so as to change the service qualifications; and for other purposes.

HE 234. By Messrs. Watson of Dougherty, Gunter of Hall and others:
A bill to provide for the recording of affidavits showing facts affecting title to land; to provide for the admissability of such affidavits in evidence, and for other purposes.

HB 239. By Mr. Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act authorizing the chartering and empowering of corporation, and amending, revising and perfecting the present corporation laws of the State; and for other purposes.

HE 262. By Messrs. Turk of Wilcox, Boggus of Ben Hill, Green of Crisp and others:
A bill to abolish the fee system existing in the Superior Court of Cordele Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of official court reporter in felony cases; and for other purposes.

HB 289. By Mr. Ramsey of Effingham:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Rincon in Effingham County; and for other purposes.

HE 290. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to remove the restrictive term of office for officers and employees of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 296. By Mr. Harrell of Grady:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Cairo; and for other purposes.
HB 300. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act establishing a City Court of Griffin, so as to provide a contingent expense allowance to the judge and solicitor of such court; and for other purposes.

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HB 307. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Non-Profit Medical Service Act of 1950", so as to provide that the definition of "medical services" shall include Doctors of Dental Surgery; and for other purposes.

SB 30. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the charter of the mayor and councilmen of the Town of Garden City; providing for increasing the number of councilmen; and for other purposes.

SB 45. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the charter of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah relative to the conducting of municipal elections; and for other purposes.

SB 48. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill amending the several acts relating to and incorporating the Town of Garden City, by fixing and prescribing and extending the corporate limits of said town; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by substitute by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill and resolutions of the Senate, to wit:

SB 28. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the charter of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, relating to the Savannah Civil Service System; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to wit:

HB 32. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to abolish the County Court of the County of Echols; and for other purposes.

HB 50. By Mr. Ayers of Madison:
A bill to provide a new charter for the City of Carlton in Madison County; and for other purposes.

HB 90. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to establish a method of providing parks and recreational systems for Fulton County; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House and Senate, to wit:

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HR 102. By Mr. Barber of Colquitt:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Claims Advisory Board to study and investigate all of the resolutions presented to them, but unacted upon, during the interim between the 1955 and 1956 sessions, and report its findings to the 1956 session; and for other purposes.

HR 103. By Mr. Kennedy of Turner:
A resolution to empower the Governor to appoint a commission to study the problem of rising prison population; to provide that members serve without pay; to authorize donations from private persons; and for other purposes.

HR 106. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A resolution thanking the Fulton and DeKalb County delegations and the mayor and board of aldermen of the City of Atlanta for their hospitalityin giving dinner; and for other purposes.

SR 24. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution commending the citizens of Georgia for their cooperation in traffic safety campaigns; and for other purposes.

SR 25. By Senator Ursrey of the 54th:
A resolution to request cooperation in obtaining the assistance of the Tobacco Stabilization Corporation in the removal of inferior quality tobacco from the tobacco auction sales so as to increase the income of tobacco producers; and for other purposes.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 32. SB 56. SB 62. SR 8. SR 20. SR 23.
Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chairman.

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Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor:

SB 44.

Respectfully submitted,

Parker of the 20th District,

Chairman.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

SB 75. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Juvenile Court Act" so as to provide for the transfer of a child to other courts who is charged with a crime; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.

SB 76. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend Code Sections 26-301 and 26-302 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to provide that infants under the age of fifteen years shall not be considered or found guilty of any crime or misdemeanor but shall be treated in accordance with the provisions of the Juvenile Court Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SR 31. By Senator Shurling of the 21st:
A resolution authorizing the Governor to act on behalf of the State; to convey certain property to Johnson County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Conservation.

HB 48. By Messrs. Watson of Dougherty and McKenna of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the exemption of property from taxation so as to carry out the provisions of the consti~utional amendment authorizing the exemption of property owned by religious groups; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

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HB 64. By Messrs. Bentley of Cobb, Deen of Bacon and others:
A bill to amend Chapter 34-33 of the Code of Georgia relative to absentee voting; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 71. By Messrs. Veal of Putnam, Key of Jasper and others:
A bill to repeal section 62-401 of the code of Georgia of 1933, relative to the description of fences and enclosures; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.
HB 159. By Messrs. Floyd and Weems of Chattooga, Campbell and Coker of Walker and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a new judicial circuit for the state of Georgia to be called the Lookout Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
HB 181. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd and others:
A bill creating the office of judge of the Superior Court Emeritus, so as to change the service qualifications; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 234. By Messrs. Watson of Dougherty, Gunter of Hall and others:
A bill to provide for the recording of affidavits showing facts affecting title to land; to provide for the admissibility of such affidavits in evidence; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 239. By Mr. Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act authorizing the chartering and empowering of corporation, and amending, revising and perfecting the present corporation laws of the state; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
HB 262. By Messrs. Turk of Wilcox, Boggus of Ben Hill, Green of Crisp and others:
A bill to abolish the fee system existing in the Superior Court of Cordele Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of official court reporter in felony cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 289. By Mr. Ramsey of Effingham: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Rincon in Effingham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 290. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to remove the restrictive term of office for officers and employees of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 296. By Mr. Harrell of Grady:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Cairo; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 300. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act establishing a city court of Griffin, so as to provide a contingent expense allowance to the judge and solicitor of such court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 307. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Non profit medical service act of 1950", so as to provide that the definition of "medical services" shall include doctors of dental surgery; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.

Mr. Davis of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 96. Do Pass. HB 135. Do Pass. HB 164. Do Pass. HB 201. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Davis of 42nd District,
Chairman.

Senator Ayers of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Public Health had had under consideration the following

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bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 33. Do Not Pass. Respectfully submitted, C. L. Ayers, of 31st District, Chairman.

The following minority report on SB 33 was filed with the secretary:

Minority Report on SB 33 by Harrison of the 17th and Jones of the 38th:
1. That vote in Committee was a tie.
2. That said tie was broken by Chairman Ayers who is an M. D.
3. That due to the interest in said bill that the Senate should be permitted to vote on the bill.
4. That said Senate should at all times when questions are so evenly divided be permitted to express themselves.

The following bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time:

HB 96. By Messrs. Lokey of Fulton, Willingham and Reed of Cobb, Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd, and Freeman of Monroe:
A bill to amend an act to provide a uniform method of fixing the salaries, allowances, and travel expenses to be paid to certain elective officials, so as to include judges of the superior courts within the purview of said act; and for other purposes.

HB 135. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill fixing, establishing and providing a salary for the Solicitor General of the Cobb Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 164. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act placing the coroner of Clayton County on a salary rather than a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HB 201. By Messrs. Killian and Nightingale of Glynn:
A bill to provide that any person who by reason of loss or impairment of eyesight is accompanied by a dog commonly known as a "seeing eye dog" shall be entitled to certain equal privileges as other persons; and for other purposes.

Senator Page of the 1st asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary, read the second time, and recommitted:

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SB 66. By Senators Overby of the 33rd, Harden of the 27th and Page of the 1st.
A bill to provide for the rehabilitation, clearance and redevelopment of slums in cities and towns in this state in accordance with urban redevelopment plans approved by the governing bodies thereof; to authorize municipalities to establish urban redevelopment agencies; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted. The following resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 103. By Mr. Kennedy of Turner:
A resolution to empower the Governor to appoint a commission to study the problem of rising prison population; to provide that members serve without pay; to authorize donations from private persons; and for other purposes.
HR 106. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A resolution thanking the Fulton and DeKalb County Delegations and Board of Aldermen of the City of Atlanta for their hospitality in giving a dinner; and for other purposes.
The following uncontested local bill was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SB 34. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act to limit and regulate the collecting of taxes by municipal authorities except so far as relates to the City of Savannah, so as to exempt the City of Atlanta from said act.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following general bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 8. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "voters' registration act" so as to provide that applications for revision shall be accepted up to forty-five (45) days before the date of the application; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill Senator Millican of the 52nd called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.

The roll was called and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Garrett Millican

Neel Page Steis

Turner

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Blalock Chance Clary Coffin Davis Dean Dews Florence Harden Harper Harrison Hollis Hopkins

Housley Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Lovett Mann McBride McDonald Morrison Overby Paulk

Ponsell Raulerson Reynolds Ricketson Roop Seagraves Shurling Strickland Toms Waters Wilkins Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 7, nays 39.

The bill, having failed to receive the constitutional majority, was lost.

SB 31. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to amend the Trade Mark Act of 1952 so as to provide for the granting of injunctions; and for other purposes.
Senator Overby of the 33rd offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 31 by adding the following language:
To amend the caption after the word thereto, "to provide injunctive relief for likelihood of injury to business reputation or dilution of the distinctive quality of a trade-mark or other industrial property; and for other purposes."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 52. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to amend Chapter 24-21 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to provide for services by publication by the ordinary to any guardian, administrator, executor, surety on bonds or either, or any other person who shall remove himself beyond the limits of this state; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 9. By Messrs. Bentley and Willingham of Cobb: A bill to amend an act relating to the inspection of public buildings and
. property, so as to provide for an annual inspection by the grand jury;
and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 219. By Messrs. Moore of Pickens, Mauldin of Gordon, Scoggin of Floyd and Sheffield of Brooks: A bill to amend an act relating to resident hunting and fishing licenses; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 2.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Senator Seagraves of the 30th asked unanimous consent that he be recorded in the record as having voted no on HB 219, and the consent was granted.
The House has adopted the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
HR 115. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Scoggin of Floyd and others: A resolution to extend sympathy on the death of Representative E. M. Davis, and for other purposes.

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The Speaker has appointed as official representatives on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit:

Messrs. Dozier of Miller, Wooten of Randolph and Cocke of Terrell.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

HR 115. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Scoggin of Floyd and others:
A resolution to extend sympathy on the death of Representative E. M. Davis and to provide for an honorary escort at the funeral.

The president appointed on the part of the Senate, Senators Dews of the 9th, and Coffin of the 11th.

Senator Harrison of the 17th gave notice that at the proper time he would move to disagree with the report of the Committee on Public Health on SB 33.

Senator Hollis of the 24th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted:

SB 53. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to amend Chapter 4-4 of the code of Georgia of 1933 so as to provide that the liability of an agent, persons, or corporations who shall endeavor to bind a non-existing principal on a contract with any third person, persons or corporations shall be determined by the rule of law now existing in this state relative to determining the liability of an agent who has exceeded his authority; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, February 2, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at ten o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

Senator Harrison of the 17th moved that the Senate disagree with the adverse report of the Committee on Public Health on the following bill of the Senate:

SB 33. By Senators Matthews of the 47th and Turner of the 34th:
A bill to amend section 89-1209 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relating to privileges granted holders of licenses to practice osteopathy so as to allow such holders to practice all procedures of therapy taught in reputable colleges of osteopathy; and for other purposes.

On the motion to disagree, the ayes were 13, nays 27, and the motion was lost.

By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions.
3. Reports of standing committees.
4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees.
5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

Senator Hollis of the 24th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 56. By Mr. Pickard of Muscogee:
A bill to repeal an act providing for the securing of a license from county authorities to sell fireworks, etc.; and for other purposes.

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The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to wit:

HB 10. By Mr. Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to amend section 9-201; civil code of Georgia of 1933, pertaining to the admission to the bar of this state without examination of persons licensed to practice law in a foreign state; and for other purposes.
HB 176. By Messrs. McGarity of Henry, Murr of Sumter and others:
A bill to create the Georgia Farmers Market Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 215. By Mr. Coxwell of Lee:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to provide as compensation for the treasurer of Lee County a salary of $700.00 per year; and for other purposes.
HB 241. By Mr. Goodson of Heard:
A bill to define an abandoned well; to define fenced for the purpose of this act; and for other purposes.

HB 257. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill creating the office of tax commissioner of Washington County; and for other purposes.

HB 267. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to amend an act changing and fixing the salary of the clerk of the commissioner of roads and revenues of Telfair County; and for other purposes.

HB 287. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson:
A bill to provide that the tax collector in all counties of this state having a certain population shall be paid from ad valorem school tax collected for the county board of education a commission of three and one-half percent of the net amount collected by him; and for other purposes.

HB 288. By Mr. Turk of Wilcox:
A bill to amend an act to provide for the change in the salary of the commissioners of roads and revenues of Wilcox County; and for other purposes.

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HB 291. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of county commissioners for Houston County; and for other purposes.

HB 292. By Messrs. Hall, Wright and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to repeal an act authorizing the board of commissioners of roads and revenues to pass zoning rules and regulations; and for other purposes.

HB 293. By Mr. Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to establish the City Court of LaGrange; and for other purposes.

liB 297. By Messrs. Sanders, Holley and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties the clerk of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.

HB 301. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to establish the salary system of compensation for certain county officers and employees of Wayne County; and for other purposes.

HB 317. By Messrs. Cheatham, Sognier and Eyler of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend the charter of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, relating to the Savannah Airport Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 318. By Messrs. Chambers, Sanders and Holley of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to abolish justice courts and the office of justice of the peace in the City of Augusta; and for other purposes.

HB 320. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act creating and establishing the Municipal Court of Savannah; and for other purposes.

HB 329. By Messrs. Lokey, H. Smith and M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to carry into effect in the City of Atlanta the provisions relating to abolition of justice courts; and for other purposes.

HB 330. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to provide that the county physician or coroners physician hereinafter employed by the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Richmond County, shall not be affected by nor entitled to any of the

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benefits of any tenure act now in effect or hereinafter enacted affecting the employees in said Richmond County; and for other purposes.
HB 332. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to provide for a contingent expense allowance for the chairman and members of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Spalding County; and for other purposes.
Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the
following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 31.
SB 52.
SB 34. Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District, Chairman.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

SB 77. By Senator Wood of the 49th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Evans so as to provide the manner in which vacancies in the said Board may be filled; to provide for manner in which purchases may be made for the county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters.

SB 78. By Senator Nee} of the 7th:
A bill to amend the act providing a complete and comprehensive Vital Statistics Law for Georgia so as to provide that the residence of the foster parents shall be inserted on the substitute birth certificate in place of the actual place of birth of the adopted person; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health.

SB 79. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend the act entitled in part "An Act to provide a uniform method of fixing, limiting and restricting the salary, allowance and

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travel expense to be paid elected officials, etc.", by amending section 4 of said act to provide for the payment of certain other necessa1-y expense of the Commissioner of Labor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.

SB 80. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to amend section 92-1404 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the disposition of funds collected under the motor fuels and kerosene Jaw so as to change the method of distributing motor fuel tax funds to counties for road construction and maintenar.ce; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 81. By Senator Hollis of the 24th:
A bill to provide for the gift of securities to minors, to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.

SB 82. By Senator Steis of the 25th:
A bill to amend Section 29-401 of the Code of Georgia, 1933, relating to the recording and priority of deeds, so as to provide that before any deed is recorded, the clerk shall be presented with an attorney's certificate that the property conveyed therein has been returned during the current year for State and county ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on General .Judiciary.

SB 83. By Senators Blalock of the 36th, Ponsell of the 5th, Zellner of the 22nd, Roop of the 37th, Coffin of the 11th, Ayers of the 31st, Harrison of the 17th, Strickland of the 3rd, Harper of the 26th, Seagraves of the 30th, Millican of the 52nd, McBride of the lOth, Paulk of the 45th, Morrison of the 15th, Brooks of the 50th, Raulerson of the 46th, Davis of the 42nd, Jones of the 38th, Wilkins of the 44th, McDonald of the 43rd, Shurling of the 21st, Matthews of the 47th, Florence of the 39th, Dews of the 9th, Wood of the 49th, Lovett of the 16th, Ursrey of the 54th, Waters of the 41st, Chance of the 51st, Kelly of the 35th, Richardson of the 13th, Dean of the 40th, Neel of the 7th, Mann of the 48th, Harden of the 27th, Jones of the 18th, Toms of the 12th, Jones of the 23rd and Wetherington of the 6th:
A bill to make it unlawful for any person to employ in any capacity whatsoever a person under 21 years of age in any place where liquor, beer, wine or alcoholic beverages of any kind are sold or offered for sale; to provide a penalty; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

Senator Blalock of the 36th moved that SB 83 be engrossed, and the motion prevailed.

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SR 32. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution to amend the resolution approved December 10, 1953 establishing the Georgia Commission on Education so as to direct said commission to submit findings and drafts of suggested laws to each session of the Generai Assembly held during the continuance of said Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Public Schools.

HB 10. By Mr. Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to amend section 9-201; Civil Code of Georgia of 1933, pertaining to the admission to the bar of this state without examination of persons licensed to practice law in a foreign state; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 176. By Messrs. McGarity of Henry, Murr of Sumter and others:
A bill to create the Georgia Farmers Market Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

HB 215. By Mr. Coxwell of Lee:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to provide as compensation for the treasurer of Lee County a salary of $700.00 per year; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 241. By Mr. Goodson of Heard:
A bill to define an abandoned well; to define fenced for the purpose of this act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 257. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill creating the office of tax commissioner of Washington County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 267. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to amend an act changing and fixing the salary of the clerk of Roads and Revenues of Telfair County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
HB 287. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson:
A bill to provide that the tax collector in all counties of this state having a certain population shall be paid from ad valorem school tax collected for the county board of education a commission of three and

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one-half percent of the net amount collected by him; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 288. By Mr. Turk of Wilcox:
A bill to amend an act to provide for the change in the salary of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Wilcox County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 291. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of County Commissioners for Houston County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 292. By Messrs. Hall, Wright and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to repeal an act authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues to pass zoning rules and regulations; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 293. By Mr. Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to establish the city court of LaGrange; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 297. By Messrs. Sanders, Holley and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties the clerk of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 301. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to establish the salary system of compensation for certain county officers and employees of Wayne County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
HB 317. By Messrs. Cheatham, Sognier and Eyler of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend the charter of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, relating to the Savannah Airport Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 318. By Messrs. Chambers, Sanders and Holley of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to abolish justice courts and the office of justice of the peace in the City of Augusta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 320. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act creating and establishing the municipal court of Savannah; and for other purposes.
Refen-ed to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 329. By Messrs. Lokey, H. Smith and M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to can-y into effect in the City of Atlanta the provisions relating to abolition of justice courts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 330. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to provide that the County Physician or Coroners Physician hereinafter employed by the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Richmond County, shall not be affected by nor entitled to any of the benefits of any tenure act now in effect or hereinafter enacted affecting the employees in said Richmond County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 332. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to provide for a contingent expense allowance for the chairman and members of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Spalding County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

Senator Shurling of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 71. Do Pass.
HB 142. Do Pass.
HB 66. Do Pass as amended. Respectfully submitted,
Shurling of 21st District,
Chairman.

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Mr. Ayers of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Public Health had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 64. HB 55. HB 140. HB 195.

Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Ayers of 31st District,

Chairman.

Mr. Hollis of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on General Judiciary had had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 66. Do Pass.

SB 74. Do Pass.

SB 53. Do Pass by substitute.

HB 100. Do Pass.

HB 63. Do Pass.

HB 93. Do Pass.

HB 116. Do Pass.

HB 117. Do Pass as amended.

HB 41. Do Pass as amended.

HR 53. Do Pass.

HR 51. Do Pass.

HR 27. Do Pass.

HR 26. Do Pass.

HR 30. Do Pass.

HR 29. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Hollis of 24th District,

Chairman.

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Mr. Nee! of the 7th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Relations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Industrial Relations had had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 43. Do Pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
N eel of 7th District,
Chairman.

Senator Reynolds of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Conservation, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Conservation had had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 31. Do Pass.
HB 52. Do Pass. HB 58. Do Pass. HR 20. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Reynolds of 8th District, Chairman.

Mr. Dews of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 63. Do Pass. HB 83. Do Pass. HB 124. Do Pass. HB 125. Do Pass. HB 130. Do Pass. HB 160. Do Pass. HB 167. Do Pass. HB 212. Do Pass.

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HB 243. Do Pass. HB 246. Do Pass. HB 247. Do Pass. HB 249. Do Pass. HB 256. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Dews of 9th District, Chairman.

Mr. Davis of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 70. Do Pass. HB 245. Do Pass. HB 225. Do Pass. HB 234. Do Pass. HB 300. Do Pass. HB 64. Do Pass. HB 181. Do Pass. HB 262. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Davis of 42nd District, Chairman.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time:
SB 43. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend Title 114 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, which title relates to workmen's compensation; relating to the amount, compensation and payment of compensation; relating to medical attention and physical examinations; and for other purposes.

SB 63. By Senator Ricketson of the 19th:
A bill to amend the act creating the commissioner of roads and revenues of Warren County, by striking from section 5 thereof the figure $750.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $900.00; and for other purposes.

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SB 64. By Senators Dykes of the 14th and Ursrey of the 54th:
A bill to amend "The Naturopathic Practice Law" to increase the educational standards; to prohibit misrepresentations; and for other purposes.
SB 70. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act providing for the creation, membership and compensation of a State Literature Commission so as to redefine the powers of the State Literature Commission; to provide for the appointment of an assistant attorney general; and for other purposes.
SB 71. By Senator Ursrey of the 54th:
A bill to amend section 5-1003 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relative to the drawing of official fertilizer samples; and for other purposes.
SB 74. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill authorizing a municipal corpol'ation, a county, or any other political subdivision of the state to procure insurance to cover liability for damages on account of bodily injury or death resulting therefrom to any person, or for damages to property of any person, or both, arising by reason of ownership, maintenance, operation, or use of any motor vehicle; providing for limited waiver of governmental immunity, to authorize payment of premiums therefor from general funds; providing for the effective date of this act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SR 31. By Senator Shurling of the 21st:
A resolution authorizing the Governor to act on behalf of the state; to convey certain property to Johnson County; and for other purposes.
HB 41. By Mr. Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act relating to the giving of notice of a petition to probate a will in solemn form to all interested parties sui juris, non compos mentis, or otherwise; and for other purposes.

HB 52. By Mr. Deen of Bacon:
A bill to amend the "Soil Conservation Law", so as to provide for additional duties for the State Soil Conservation Committee; and for other purposes.
HB 55. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth:
A bill to define the terms "midwife", "practice of midwifery" and "normal childbirth"; and for other purposes.

HB 58. By Messrs. Sheffield of Brooks, Scoggin of Floyd, Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to revise, supersede, consolidate, and re-define the various penal

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offenses relating to the firing of woods, lands, marshes, grass, timber and other lands in this state; and for other purposes.
HB 63. By Messrs. Hawkins of Screven, Groover of Bibb and Freeman of Monroe:
A bill to regulate the conduct of attorneys at law in their arguments to and in the presence of juries in criminal cases; to prescribe the remedy of opposing counsel where improper argument is made; and for other purposes.

HB 64. By Messrs. Bentley, Willingham and Reed of Cobb, Duke and Massee of Baldwin, Bodenhamer of Tift, Lam of Troup, Twitty of Mitchell and Nightingale of Glynn and others:
A bill to amend an act relative to absentee voting, so as to provide for absentee voting by persons who are unable to go to vote in person because of physical disability; and for other purposes.

HB 66. By Messrs. McGarity of Henry, Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act and known as the "Georgia State Warehouse Act," so as to repeal the sections of said act which impose fees upon warehousemen for the issuing of warehouse receipts, etc.; and for other purposes.
HB 83. By Mr. Ayers of Madison:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the office of tax-receiver and taxcollector of Madison County; and for other purposes.
HB 93. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for the use of voting machines",; and for other purposes.

HB 100. By Mr. Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to juries generally, by adding thereto a new section so as to authorize the judge, in civil and criminal cases, to provide for segregation of jurors supervision of court officers; and for other purposes.
HB 116. By Messrs. Murphy of Harralson, Bagby of Paulding, McKelvey of Polk and Cornelius of Polk:
A bill to amend an act relating to the revision of jury lists by providing that the time allowed boards of jury commissioners after the first Monday in August in the years of their meeting to revise jury lists shall be extended from thirty to sixty days; and for other purposes.

HB 117. By Messrs. Murphy of Haralson and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act relating to delinquent probationers; revocation of order of court, etc.; and for other purposes.

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HB 124. By Mr. Parker of Appling:
A bill to amend an act which created a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Appling; and for other purposes.

liB 125. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill providing for the hours of opening and closing polling places in counties having a population of at least 22,600 and not more than 23,300; and for other purposes.

HB 130. By Messrs. Williams and Gunter of Hall:
A bill to amend an act relating to procedure for recalling county commissioners of Hall County; and for other purposes.

HB 140. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act relating to the definition of optometry and the unlawful practice of optometry; and for other purposes.

HB 142. By Mr. Fowler of Tift:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to prevent the spread of hog cholera"; and for other purposes.

HB 160. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to create a three member board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Clayton County; to provide for Commissioner District; and for other purposes.

HB 167. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act to authorize the establishment of limited access highways in counties having a population of 300,000 or more; and for other purposes.

HB 181. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd, Willingham of Cobb, Lokey of Fulton, Twitty of Mitchell, and others:
A bill creating the office of judge of the Superior Court Emeritus; so as to change the service qualifications; and for other purposes.

HB 195. By Messrs. Reed, Bentley and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the disposal of dead poultry; to provide for the method of disposal; and for other purposes.

HB 212. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act relating to the fees paid to coroners in counties having a population of not less than 15,200 and not more than 15,900, by providing that the coroner shall be paid a salary in lieu of fees; and for other purposes.

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HB 225. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Brunswick; and for other purposes.

HB 234. By Messrs. Watson of Dougherty, Gunter of Hall, Bolton of Spalding, Coker of Walker and many others:
A bil.l to provide for the recording of affidavits showing facts affecting title to land; to provide for the admissibility of such affidavits in evidence; and for other purposes.

HB 243. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to empower Muscogee County to acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, maintain and extend public sewers, etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 245. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Columbus; and for other purposes.

HB 246. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill authorizing Muscogee County and the governing authority of said county to provide for the construction, grading, paving repairing and maintenance of roads, streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks; and for other purposes.

HB 247. By Messrs. Nilan, Pickard and Young of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the County of Muscogee; and for other purposes.

HB 249. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide that Muscogee County shall provide for a permanent pension fund for present and future employees; and for other purposes.

HB 256. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act establishing the city court of Elberton; and for other purposes.

HB 262. By Messrs. Turk of Wilcox, Boggus of Ben Hill, Green of Crisp and Brannen of Dooly:
A bill to abolish the fee system existing in the Superior Courts of the Cordele Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of official court reporter in felony cases; and for other purposes.
HB 300. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act establishing a city court of Griffin, so as to pro-

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vide a contingent expense allowance to the judge and solicitor of such court; and for other purposes.

HR 20. My Mr. Gilleland of Dawson:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to sell approximately 28 acres of land owned by the State of Georgia in Dawson County which has never been granted by the state; and for other purposes.

HR 26. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A resolution to provide the clerk of the Superior Court of Dougherty County certain enumerated law books; and for other purposes.

HR 27. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A resolution to provide the court of ordinary of Dougherty County certain enumerated law books; and for other purposes.

HR 29. By Mr. Stevens of Marion:
A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish to the Superior Court of Marion County certain law books; and for other purposes.

HR 30. By Mr. Stevens of Marion:
A resolution to provide the Ordinary of Marion County certain enumerated volumes of Georgia Supreme Court Reports and the Court of Appeals Report; and for other purposes.

HR 51. By Mr. Musgrove of Clinch:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain books to the Ordinary of Clinch County; and for other purposes.

HR 53. By Messrs. Peters and Hardaway of Meriwether:
A resolution to furnish the Court of Ordinary of Meriwether County certain law books; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 33. By Senator Neel of the 7th:
A resolution to establish a committee to study proposed revisions of workmen's compensation law; and for other purposes.

The president appointed on the part of the Senate:
Senators Neel of the 7th and Overby of the 33rd.
HR 102. By Mr. Barber of Colquitt: A resolution to provide that the State Claims Advisory Board investigate claims between the 1955 and 1956 sessions.

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The following uncontested local bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:
HB 135. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb: A bill fixing, establishing and providing a salary for the Solicitor General of the Cobb Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 164. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton: A bill to amend an act placing the coroner of Clayton County on a salary rather than a fee basis; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate amendments, as amended by the House, to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 2. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to provide for the registration of motor vehicles and issuance of motor vehicle licenses and license plates by tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the House was taken up fot the purpose of considering the House amendment to Senate amendment:

HB 2. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to provide for the registration of motor vehicles and issuance of motor vehicle licenses and license plates by tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

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By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
Amend Senate amendment No. 4 to HB 2, by adding the following words: "and trailers exceeding three thousand (3000) pounds empty weights" between the words "tons" and the word "shall".

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate disagree to the House amendment to the Senate amendment, and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

On the motion the ayes were 43, nays 0, the amendment was disagreed to, and the president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate: Senators Millican of the 52nd, Davis of the 42nd and Overby of the 33rd.

The following general bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 53. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to amend chapter 4-4 of the code of Georgia of 1933 so as to provide that the liability of an agent, persons, or corporations who shall endeavor to bind a non-existing principal on a contract with any third person, persons or corporations shall be determined by the rule of law now existing in this state relative to determining the liability of an agent who has exceed his authority; and for other purposes.

Senator McDonald of the 43rd offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Ch. 4-4 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to the rights and liabilities of an agent to third parties, by adding a new section, to be designated as Section 4-410, so as to provide that the contract of any person or corporation who purports as agent of a non-existing principal to bind such non-existing principal only, shall be void, and that any other party to such contract who is misled thereby to his injury shall have a right of damages against such purported agent individually; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Ch. 4-4 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the rights and liabilities of an agent to third parties, is hereby amended by adding a new section thereto, to be designated as Section 4-410, which shall read as follows:
"Section 4-410. The contract of any person or corporation who purports as agent of a non-existing principal to bind such non-existing principal only, shall be void. Any other party to such contract who is misled thereby to his injury shall have a right of action for damages against such purported agent individually."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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The substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 66. By Senators Overby of the 33rd, Harden of the 27th and Page of the 1st:
A bill to provide for the rehabilitation, clearance and redevelopment of slums in cities and towns in this state in accordance with urban redevelopment plans approved by the governing bodies thereof; to authorize municipalities to establish Urban Redevelopment Agencies; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 96. By Messrs. Lokey of Fulton, Willingham and Reed of Cobb, Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd and Freeman of Monroe:
A bill to amend an act to provide a uniform method of fixing the salaries, allowances, and travel expenses to be paid to certain elective officials, so as to include judges of the superior courts within the purview of said act; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 198. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to create the Georgia Rural Roads Authority; and for other purposes.
Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 198, section 4, page 5, paragraph (f), line 3, by striking the figures "40" and inserting "60".
The amendment was adopted.
Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 198, page 5, section 5 (c), line 6, by adding the following:

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"Any excess of this amount shall be personal liability of members".

The amendment was adopted.
Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 198, Section 13, line 5, by striking the words "upon order of the governor".

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 48, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 201. By Messrs. Killian and Nightingale of Glynn:
A bill to proivde that any person who by reason of loss or impairment of eyesight is accompanied by a dog commonly known as a "seeing eye dog" shall be entitled to certain equal privileges as other persons; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until ten o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, February 3, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at ten o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions.
3. Reports of standing committees.
4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees.
5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:

HB 12. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend part IV, title 24, Code of Georgia so as to provide that judges of city courts or like courts may preside and act as judge in any court authorized to trl' municipal offenses, in cities having a certain population; and for other purposes.

HB 15. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to create a system of traffic courts pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, for each city of this state having a certain population; and for other purposes.

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HB 148. By Messrs. Harrison of Wayne and Mincy of Ware:
A bill to amend code section 84-102 relating to a salary term and the office of joint-secretary of the Georgia State Board of Funeral Services; and for other purposes.

HB 242. By Mr. Peters of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Narcotic Drug Act"; and for other purposes.

HB 324. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb, Rowland of Johnson and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law", to extend coverage to employers with four or more employees; and for other purposes.

SB 40. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to provide that no state or local funds shall be in any manner appropriated or extended for public school purposes except for schools in which the white and colored races are separately educated; and for other purposes.

SR 19. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution to authorize a state programs study committee for the purpose of determining and recommending programs of services and a plan of financial operations for the state; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:

HR 97. By Messrs. Floyd and Weems of Chattooga and others:
A resolution to establish a committee to study the problem of separating veterans from other patients at the Milledgeville State Hospital; and for other purposes.

HR 122. By Messrs. Baughman of Early and others:
A resolution to commend Honorable J. W. Woodruff, Sr., for meritorious services rendered this state; and for other purposes.

HB 355. By Messrs. Floyd and Weems of Chattooga:
A Bill to amend an act relating to the board of commissioners of roads and revenue of Chattooga County; and for other purposes.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chair-

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man, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of representatives:
SB 53. SB 66. SR 33. SR 36.
Respectfully submitted, Parker of the 20th District, Chairman.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor:
SB 48.
Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chairman.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 84. By Senator Morrison of the 15th:
A bill to repeal an act providing for the issuance of special license tags to motor vehicle owners who operate amateur radio stations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Penal Institutions.

SB 85. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend section 56-1308 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relating to mutual companies becoming stock companies, so as to include mutual fire insurance companies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 86. By Senators Hollis of the 24th and Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend section 56-207 of the code of Georgia of 1933, relating to capital stock required of insurance companies so as to reduce the par value of the shares of such stock; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.

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SB 87. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 as disclosed by the United States Census of 1920, or subsequent census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to compel participation in said act as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters.

SB 88. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to repeal section 44-303 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relating to suspension of the return of fugitives from justice under prosecution in this State; to amend an act known as the "Uniform Criminal Extradition Act" by providing that the Governor may in his discretion surrender such fugitives in certain instances and under certain conditions; to amend Section 5 of said act by correcting a typographical error therein; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.

SB 89. By Senators Overby of the 33rd, Waters of the 41st, Millican of the 52nd, Jones of the 38th, Lovett of the 16th and Harden of the 27th:
A bill to prohibit the throwing or depositing of trash, garbage, or other substance upon the public roads or public property of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways and Public Roads.

SB 90. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to establish a metropolitan planning district for Chatham County; to define the duties and power of said Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters.

SB 91. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act relating to use of voting machines by striking the words "having a population of 300,000 inhabitants or more according to the last or any future federal census" wherever they appear in said act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
SB 92. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act repealing all laws passed incorporating the City of Manchester, to provide for incorporating said city under the name of College Park, to prescribe its limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Municipal Government:
SR 34. By Senator Morrison of the 15th:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish to

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the Superior Court of Montgomery County certain volumes of law books; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 12. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend part IV, title 24, code of Georgia, so as to provide that judges of city courts or like courts may preside and act as judge in any court authorized to try municipal offenses in cities having a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 15. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to create a system of traffic courts pursuant to the constitution of Georgia of 1945, for each city of this state having a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 148. By Messrs. Harrison of Wayne and Mincy of Ware:
A bill to amend code section 84-102 relating to a salary term and the office of joint-secretary of the Georgia State Board of Funeral Services; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.

HB 242. By Mr. Peters of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Narcotic Drug Act"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.

HB 324. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb, Rowland of Johnson and others: A bill to amend an act known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law", to extend coverage to employers with four or more employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industrial Relations.
HB 355. By Messrs. Floyd and Weems of Chattooga:
A bill to amend an act relating to the board of commissioners of roads and revenue of Chattooga County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

Mr. Davis of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary had had under consideration the fol-

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lowing bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 69. Do Pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, Davis of 42nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Morrison of the 15th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Motor Vehicles had had under consideration the following
bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same by to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 6. Do Pass by substitute.
SB 7. Do Pass. SB 67. Do Pass. HB 67. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Morrison of 15th District, Chairman.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 72. HB 255. HB 252. HB 250. HB 265. HB 248. HB 229. HB 209. HB 244. HB 228. HB 3.

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HB 264. HB 218. HB 226. HB 76. HB 208. HB 258. HB 251. HB 289. HB 296. HB 263. As amended.

Respectfully submitted, Turner of 34th District, Chairman.

Mr. Harrison of the 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Welfare, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Welfare had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 49. Do Not Pass.
SB 50. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Harrison of 17th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Reynolds of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Conservation, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Conservation had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 57. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Reynolds of 8th District,

Mr. McDonald of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Education and Public Schools, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President: Your Committee on Education and Public Schools had had under consideration
the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 143. Do Pass as amended.
SB 61. Do Pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, McDonald of 43rd District,
Chairman.

Senator Jones of the 38th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Game and Fish had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 60. Do Pass.
HB 54. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Jones of 38th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Hollis of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 56. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Hollis of 24th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Garrett of the 53rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance has had under consideration the following bills . of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 48. Do Pass.

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HB 69. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Garrett of 53rd District, Chairman.

Mr. Kelly of the 35th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Vice-Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 158. Do Pass, as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly of 35th District,
Vice-Chairman.

The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:

SR 36. By Senators Millican of the 52nd and Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution expressing thanks to Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Vandiver and Speaker of the House Moate and Mrs. Moate for a most pleasant evening and to assure them that their hospitality was enjoyed by all present.

The following resolution was read by the secretary:

SR 35. By Senators Overby of the 33rd and Millican of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Major General George G. Finch has assumed command of the 14th Air Force Base at Warner Robins, Georgia, and,
WHEREAS, Major General Finch is a Georgian and has been Commander of the first National Guard Air Wing in the United States, it being the 54th Fighter Wing comprised of elements in Georg-ia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee, and,
WHEREAS, Major General Finch is the first National Guardsman to become Commander of a major Air Force Command, and,
WHEREAS, his record of service to his country has been outstanding and has reflected great credit upon himself and the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the State of Georgia that the Senate do commend the Air Force for the wisdom of this appointment and extend its heartiest congratulations

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to Major General George G. Finch, together with its best wishes for his continued success in his service to his country.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this body and a copy of the same be forwarded to Major General Finch.

The resolution was adopted.

The following resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 97. By Messrs. Floyd and Weems of Chattooga, Coker of Walker, Matthews of Clarke, Scoggin of Floyd and Hall of Floyd:
A resolution to establish a committee to study the problem of separating veterans from other patients at the Milledgeville State Hospital; and for other purposes.
The president appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Ricketson of the 19th, Jones of the 18th and Senator Steis of the 25th (alternate).
The following resolution was read and adopted:

HR 122. By Messrs. Nilan, Pickard, and Young of Muscogee and Baughman of Early:
A RESOLUTION
To commend Honorable J. W. Woodruff, Sr., for meritorious service rendered this State.
WHEREAS, Honorable J. W. Woodruff, Sr. of Columbus, Georgia has rendered services of great value and benefit to this State; in advocating and procming flood control projects; and
WHEREAS, his efforts have ever been to improve and conserve the natural resources of this State; and
WHEREAS, for many years, Hon01able J. W. Woodruff, Sr. advocated the development and conservation of our streams and rivers; and
WHEREAS, his services as Chairman of the Georgia Waterways Commission have been of immeasurable value to this State; and
WHEREAS, this body desires to express its appreciation for the services he has rendered to this State;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY that Honorable J. W. Woodruff, Sr., of Columbus, Georgia, be commended by a grateful citizenry for his untiring efforts and services on behalf of the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be spread upon the Journal of both the House and Senate, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to Honorable J. W. Woodruff, Sr.

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The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time:

SB 6. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act relating to fees for licensing of vehicles so as to remove the provision relative to the designation on license tags of the different classes of vehicles; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 7. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the code of Georgia relating to vehicle license plate descriptions, so as to provide for the designation of each county by population on each vehicle tag; and for other purposes.

SB 60. By Senators Florence of the 39th, Harrison of the 17th and Jones of the 38th:
A bill to completely and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission; to provide for a State Game and Fish Commission; and for other purposes.

SB 61. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the act known as the Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act so as to provide that state contributed Foundation Program Funds shall be allotted to local units of administration on the basis of current average daily attendance; and for other purposes.

SB 67. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to place restrictions upon county officials and other public officials and employees thereof relative to a list of owners of motor vehicles furnished by the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.
SB 72. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act and its amendments providing for the payment of pensions to employees who have been affiliated with any nursing service or agency who has worked under the supervision of the city health officer and director of nurses prior to becoming an employee of the City of Savannah; providing for the contribution to the pension fund; and for other purposes.

HB 3. By Mr. Fain of Franklin:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Carnesville; so as to provide that the mayor and council of the City of Carnesville shall have full control over the streets, sidewalks, alleys and lanes of said city, etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 48. By Messrs. Watson of Dougherty and McKenna of Bibb:
A bill relating to the exemption of property from taxation; so as to carry out the provisions of the constitutional amendment authorizing

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the exemption of property owned by religious groups used only for residential purposes and from which no income is derived; and for other purposes.

HB 54. By Messrs. Wheeler of Seminole and Cotton of Baker:
A bill to repeal an act relating to fishing on Sunday; and for other purposes.
HB 57. By Messrs. Sheffield of Brooks, Scoggin of Floyd, Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to supersede with stated exceptions, all previous laws of this state relating to the organization, powers and duties of the Forestry Commission; and for other purposes.
HB 69. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the date of filing income tax returns; and for other purposes.

HB 76. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to create a new charter and municipal government for the City of Jacksonville, Telfair County; and for other purposes.
HB 143. By Messrs. Murphey of Crawford, Brannen of Dooly, Willingham of Cobb, McGarity of Henry, Jessup of Blackley and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to free tuition, age limits for children entering the common schools, and admission of veterans of World War II, etc.; and for other purposes.
HB 158. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in DeKalb County for the purpose of ascertaining the form of government desired by the people of such county; and for other purposes.

HB 208. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act creating a complete system of retirement and pension pay for the employees of the City of Decatur; and for other purposes.
HB 209. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act creating a complete system of retirement and pension pay for the employees of the City of Decatur; and for other purposes.

HB 218. By Mr. Land of Wilkinson:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create and establish a new charter for the City of Gordon; to declare the rights, powers, and privileges of said corporations; and for other purposes.

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HB 226. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend the act incorporating the Town of Cadwell, so as to enlarge the corporate limits thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 228. By Messrs. Blalock and Foster of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act entitled, "an act to create and incorpo1ate the City of Riverdale, in the County of Clayton, and grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.

HB 229. By Messrs. Mallory and Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston; and for other purposes.

HB 244. By Mr. Ray of Warren:
A bill to amend the charter of Warrenton; to authorize, empower and direct the mayor and council to levy an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the City of Warrenton; and for other pUl'poses.

HB 248. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill vesting in the City of Columbus power and authority to sell and convey or exchange and convey, at any time or times, with the consent of the abutting owner or owners on the west, the fee simple title to any part, parts or all of a tract of land in said city comprising the west thirty-three (33) feet of Front Avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth Streets, etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 250. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to abolish justice courts and the office of the justice of the peace and to authorize the increase in the maximum salaries of the deputy marshals of the municipal court of Columbus; and for other purposes.

HB 251. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Swainsboro; and for other purposes.

HB 252. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act amending the charter of the City of Columbus, relating to pensions for retired officers; and for other purposes.

HB 255. By Messrs. Campbell and Coker of Walker:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend, codify and consolidate the various acts incorporating and amending the incorporation of the City of LaFayette in the County of Walker; and for other purposes.

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HB 258. By Mr. Ray of Warren:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to amend an act entitled 'an act to amend the charter of Warrenton, Georgia';" and for other purposes.
HB 263. By Mr. Turk of Wilcox:
A bill to incorporate the City of Abbeville, by abolishing the present charter of said city and writing a new charter; and for other purposes.
HB 264. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah and relating to the industrial and domestic water supply commission; and for other purposes.

HB 265. By Messrs. Register and Mathis of Lowndes: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta; and for other purposes.
HB 289. By Mr. Ramsey of Effingham: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Rincon in Effingham County; and for other purposes.
HB 296. By Mr. Harrell of Grady:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Cairo; and for other purposes.

Senator Blalock of the 36th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Temperance, read the second time and recommitted:

SB 83. By Senators Blalock of the 36th, Ponsell of the 5th, Zellner of the 22nd and others:
A bill to make it unlawful for any person to employ in any capacity whatsoever a person under 21 years of age in any place where liquor, beer, wine or alcoholic beverages of any kind are sold or offered for sale; to provide a penalty; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

The following uncontested local bills were read the third time and put upon their passage.

SB 63. By Senator Ricketson of the 19th:
A bill to amend the act creating the commissioner of roads and revenues of Warren County, Georgia by striking from Section 5 thereof the figure. $750.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $900.00; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 83. By Mr. Ayers of Madison:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the office of tax-receiver and taxcollector of Madison County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 124. By Mr. Parker of Appling:
A bill to amend an act which created a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Appling; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the pass&ge of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 125. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill providing for the hours of opening and closing polling places in counties having a population of at least 22,600 and not more than 23,300; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 130. By Messrs. Williams and Gunter of Hall:
A bill to amend an act relating to procedure for recalling county commissioners of Hall County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 160. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton: A bill to create a three member board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Clayton County; to provide for commissioner district; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 167. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb: A bill to amend an act to authorize the establishment of limited access highways in counties having a population of 300,000 or more; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 212. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act relating to the fees paid to coroners in counties having a population of not less than 15,200 and not more than 15,900, by providing that the coroner shall be paid a salary in lieu of fees; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 225. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Brunswick; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 243. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee: A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to empower Muscogee County to acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, maintain and extend public sewers, etc.; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 245. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee: A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Columbus; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 246. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill authorizing Muscogee County and the governing authority of said county to provide for the construction, grading, paving, repairing and maintenance of roads, streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 247. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues in the County of Muscogee; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 249. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogec:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide that Muscogee County shall provide for a permanent pension fund for present and future employees; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 256. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act establishing the city court of Elberton; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 262. By Messrs. Turk of Wilcox, Boggus of Ben Hill, Green of Crisp and Brannen of Dooly:
A bill to abolish the fee system existing in the Superior Court of the Cordele Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of official court reporter in felony cases; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 300. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act establishing a City Court of Griffin, so as to provide a contingent expense allowance to the judge and solicitor of such court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 26. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A resolution to provide the clerks of the superior court of Dougherty County certain enumerated law books; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 27. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A resolution to provide the court of ordinary of Dougherty County certain enumerated law books; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 29. By Mr. Stevens of Marion:
A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish to the Superior Court of Marion County certain law books; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 30. By Mr. Stevens of Marion:
A resolution to provide the ordinary of Marion County certain enumerated volumes of Georgia Supreme Court Reports and the Court of Appeals Report; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 51. By Mr. Musgrove of Clinch:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain books to the ordinary of Clinch County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 53. By Messrs. Peters and Hardaway of Meriwether:
A resolution to furnish the court of ordinary of Meriwether County certain law books; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following general bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 43. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend title 114 of the code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, which title relates to workmen's compensation; relating to the amount, computation and payment of compensation; relating to medical attention and physical examinations; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Industrial Relations offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Title 114 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, which Title relates to Workmen's Compensation, and particularly Chapter 114-4, relating to the amount, computation, and payment of compensation, and Chapter 114-5, relating to medical attention and physical examinations, by amending Section 114-404, relating to total incapacity and the limit of compensation, so as to increase the maximum and minimum compensation and the number of weeks of compensation; by amending Section 114-405, relating to partial incapacity and limit of compensation, so as to increase the

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amount of compensation and the number of weeks of compensation; by amending Section 114-406, relating to compensation for injuries so as to increase the amount of compensation and the number of weeki'! of compensation; by amending Section 114-413, relating to compensation in case of death, dependents and expenses of last sickness and funeral, so as to increase the amount of compensation and the number of weeks of compensation; by amending Section 114-501, relating to medical and other treatment, so as to increase the maximum allowable; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Section 114-404 of the Code of Georgia, as amended, relating to total incapacity and limit of compensation, is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Seeton 114-404, to read as follows:
"114-404. Total incapacity; limit of compensation.-When the incapacity to work resulting from an injury is total, the employer shall pay or cause to be paid, as hereinafter provided for, to the employee during such total incapacity a weekly compensation equal to sixty percent of his average wages, hut not more than $30.00 per week nor less than $10.00 per week, except when the weekly wage is below $10, then the regular wages on the date of the accident shall be the weekly amount paid, and in no case shall the period covered by such compensation be greater than 400 weeki'!, nor shall the total amount of compensation exceed $10,000."

SECTION I.
Section 114-405 of the Code of Georgia, as amended, relating to partial incapacity and limit of compensation, is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 114-405, to read as follows:
"114-405. Partial incapacity; limit of compensation.-Except as otherwise provided in the next section hereafter, where the incapacity for work resulting from the injury is partial, the employer shall pay, or cause to be paid, as hereinafter provided, to the injured employee during such incapacity, a weekly compensation equal to sixty percent of the difference between his average weekly wages before the injury and the average weekly wages which he is able to earn thereafter, but not more than $20 a week, and in no case shall the period covered by such compensation be greater than 350 weeks from the date of injury. In case the partial incapacity begins after a period of total incapacity, the latter period shall be deducted from the maximum period herein allowed for partial incapacity. The total compensation payable shall in no case exceed $6,000."
SECTION 3.
Section 114-406 of the Code of Georgia, as amended, relating to

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compensation for injuries, is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 114-406, to read as follows:
"114-406. Compensation for injuries.-In the cases included by the following schedule the permanent partial industrial handicap in each case shall be compensated by payments for the period specified, and the compensation so paid for such handicap shall be as specified therein and shall be in lieu of all other compensation for the permanent partial handicap. In addition to the compensation provided in the schedule for permanent partial handicap, compensation for total incapacity for work, as provided in section 114-404, shall be paid, but compensation for total incapacity for work shall in no case be paid for a period longer than 10 weeks.
(a) Loss of a thumb, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 60 weeks.
(b) Loss of a first finger, commonly called the index finger, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 40 weeks.
(c) Loss of a second finger, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 35 weeks.
(d) Loss of a third finger, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 30 weeks.
(e) Loss of a fourth finger, commonly called the little finger, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 25 weeks.
(f) Loss of the first phalange of the thumb or any finger shall be considered to be equal to the loss of one-half of such thumb or finger, and the compensation shall be for one-half of the periods of time above specified.
(g) Loss of more than one phalange shall be considered the loss of the entire finger or thumb: Provided, that in no case shall the amount received for more than one finger exceed the amount provided in this schedule for the loss of a hand.
(h) Loss of a great toe, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 30 weeks.
(i) Loss of one of the toes other than a great toe, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 20 weeks.
(j) Loss of the first phalange of any toe shall be considered to be equal to the loss of one-half of such toe, and the compensation shall be for one-half of the periods of time above specified.
(k) Loss of more than one phalange shall be considered as the loss of the entire toe.
(I) Loss of a hand, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 150 weeks.
(m) Loss of an arm, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 200 weeks.
(n) Loss of a foot, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 125 weeks.

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(o) Loss of a leg, GO per centum of average weekly wages during 225 weeks.
(p) Loss of an eye, GO per centum of the average weekly wages during 125 weeks.
(q) Complete loss of hearing in both ears, 60 per centum of average weekly wages during 150 weeks.
(r) Total loss of use of a member or loss of vision of an eye shall be considered as equivalent to the loss of such member or ere. The compensation for partial loss of, or for partial loss of use of, a member or, for partial loss of vision of an eye, shall be such proportion of the payments above provided for total loss as 11uch partial lolls bears to total loss. Lou of both arms, hands, legs,
or feet, or anr two of these members, or the permanent total loss
of vision in both eyes, shall be deemed permanent total incapacity ami shall be compensated under section 114-404.
"The weekly compensation payments referred to in this section shall be subject to the same limitations as to maximum and minimum as set out in section 114-404.''

SECTION 4.
Section 114-4UJ of the Code of Georgia, as amended, relating to death from causes other than injury, death resulting from injury, expenses of last sielmess and funeral, and dependents, is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 114-413, to read as follows:
"114-418. Death from causes other than injury; death resulting from injury; expenses of last sickness and funeral; dependents.When an employee is entitled to compensation under this Title for an injury received, and death ensues from any cause not resulting from the injury for which he was entitled the compensation, payments of the unpaid balance for such injurr shall cease and all liability therefor shall terminate.
"If death results instantly from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment, or if during the period of disability caused by an accident death results proximately therefrom, tbe compensation under this Title shall be as follows:
(a) The employer shall, in addition to any other compensation, pay the reasonable expenses of the employee's last sickness, ami burial expenses not to exceed $Si0. If the employee leaves no dependents this shall be the only compensation.
(b) The employer shall pay the dependents of the deceased employee, wholly dependent on his earnings for support at the time of the injury, a weekly compensation equal to 85 per cent of the compensation which is provided for in section 114-404 for total disability, for a period not exceeding 400 weeks from date of injury.
(c) If the employee leaves dependents only partially dependent on his earnings for their support at the time of his injury, the weekly compensation for these dependents shall be in the same

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proportion to the compensation for persons wholly dependent as the average amount contributed weekly by the deceased to the partial dependents bears to his average weekly wages at the time of his injury.
(d) When weekly payments have been made to an injured employee before his death, compensation to dependents shall begin on the date of the first of such payments, but the number of weekly payments made to the injured employee under Section 114404 shall be subtracted from the maximum of 400 weeks provided by this Section, so that the duration of payments made to the dependents under this section plus the weekly payments made to the injured employee under Section 114-404 shall not exceed a total of 400 weeks from the date of the injury, and in no case shall payments be made to dependents except during dependency.
(e) If the employee does not leave dependents, citizens of or residing at the time of the accident in the United States or Dominion of Canada, the amount of compensation shall not in any case exceed $1,000.
"The compensation provided for in this section shall be payable only to dependents and only during dependency."
SECTION 5.
Section 114-501 of the Code of Georgia, as amended, relating to medical and other treatment, artificial members, and effect of refusal to accept, is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 114-501, to read as follows:
"114-501. Medical and other treatment; artificial members; effect of refusal to accept.-Medical, surgical, hospital, and other treatment, in amount not to exceed $1,125, including medical and surgical supplies as may reasonably be required, for the period not exceeding 10 weeks from date of injury to effect a cure or give relief and for such additional time, and for such additional amount not exceeding $375 additional, as in the judgment of the Board will tend to lessen the period of disability, and in addition thereto such original artificial members as may be reasonably necessary at the end of the healing period shall be provided by the employer. In case of a controversy arising between the employer and the employee relative to the continuance of medical, surgical, hospital, or other treatment, the State Board of Workmen's Compensation may order such further treatments as may in the discretion of the Board be necessary, within the limits of time and amount as set forth above.
"The Board may at any time upon request of an employee order a change of physician or treatment and designate other treatment or another physician as suggested by the injured employee subject to the approval of the Board, and in such a case the expense thereof shall be borne by the employer upon the same terms and conditions as hereinbefore provided in this section for medical and surgical treatment and attendance.
"The refusal of the employee to accept any medical, hospital, surgical, or other treatment when ordered by the State Board of

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Workmen's Compensation shall bar said employee from further compensation until such refusal ceases, and no compensation shall at any time be paid for the period of suspension unless in the opinion of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation the circumstances justify the refusal, in which case, the State Board of Workmen's Compensation may order a change in the medical or hospital service.
"If in an emergency on account of the employer's failure to provide the medical or other care as herein specified a physician other than provided by the employer is called to treat the injured employee, the reasonable cost of such service, within the limits of time and amount set forth above, shall be paid by the employer if so ordered by the State Board of Workmen's Compensation."

SECTION 6.
Should any prov1s1on of this Act be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Act.

SECTION 7.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 181. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd, Willingham of Cobb, Lokey of Fulton, Twitty of Mitchell, and others:
A bill to create office of judge of the Superior Court Emeritus so as to change the service qualifications; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

HB 56. By Mr. Pickard of Muscogee:
A bill to repeal an act providing for the securing of a license from county authorities to sell fireworks, etc.; and for other purposes.

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Senator Ursrey of the 54th moved that HB 56 be postponed until Tuesday, February 8, 1955.
On the motion to postpone, the ayes were 23, nays 15, and the motion prevailed.
SB 70. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act providing for the creation, membership and compensation of a State Literature Commission so as to redefine the powers of the State Literature Commission; to p1ovide for the appointment of an Assistant Attorney General; and for other purposes.
Senator Shurling of the 21st moved that SB 70 be postponed until Monday, February 7, 1955, and the motion prevailed.

SB 71. By Senator Ursrey of the 54th: A bill to amend section 5-1003 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relative to the drawing of official fertilizer samples; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 74. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill authorizing a municipal corporation, a county, or any other political subdivision of the state to procure insurance to cover liability for damages on account of bodily injury or death resulting therefrom to any person, or for damages to property of any person, or both, arising by 1eason of ownership, maintenance, operation, or use of any motor vehicle; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 140. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act relating to the definition of optometry and the unlawful practice of optometry; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that HB 140 be postponed until Tuesday, February 8, 1955, and the motion prevailed.

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SR 31. By Senator Shurling of the 21st:
A resolution authorizing the Governor to act on behalf of the state; to convey certain property to Johnson County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 41. By Mr. Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend Section 113-607 of the 1933 Code of Georgia relative to the giving of notice of a petition to probate a will in solemn form; and for other purposes.

The Committee on General Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 41 by adding in the quoted paragraph commencing 113-607, at the end of the first sentence the words "except that, if waived in writing, such 10 day provision shall not apply," and by adding, at the end of the next to the last sentence, immediately after the words, "once a week for four weeks" a proviso reading as follows: "provided, however, that such publication need not be made if service is acknowledged by the non-resident party or the party whose legal residence is in doubt," so that said quoted paragraph as amended shall read as follows:
"113-607. Notice of motion for probate in solemn form, Notice of a petition for probate in solemn form shall be personal, if the party resides in the State, and is known, and shall be served at least 10 days before the term of court at which the probate is to be made, except that, if waived in writing, such 10 day provision shall not apply. When a party to be served is unknown or a known party resides without the State, or a known party resides without the State either voluntarily or involuntarily under circumstances which make it difficult to determine if said person is a legal resident of Georgia or of some foreign State upon the fact being made to appear to the Court, such court shall order service to be perfected by publication in the newspaper in which Sheriff's advertisements are published in the county in which the application for probate in solemn form is made, once a week for four weeks, provided, however, that such publication need not be made if service is acknowledged by the non-resident party or the party whose legal residence is in doubt. The records of the court shall show the persons notified and the character of the notice given.

The amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 64. By Messrs. Bentley of Cobb, Deen of Bacon and others: A bill to amend Chapter 34-33 of the Code of Georgia relative to absentee voting; and for other purposes.
Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 64 by striking the word "registered" where it appears in line 9, sec. 1 and line 8, sec. 2 and line 7, sec. 3 and strike word "register" in sec. 4, line 12, and insert word "mail".
The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
HB 66. By Messrs. McGarity of Henry, Moate of Hancock and others:
A bill to amend an act to repeal certain fees imposed upon warehousemen; in conformity with executive order issued by the Governor; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Agriculture offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 66 by adding the word "forms" after the words, "warehouse receipts" in line seven of the title.
And by striking section 2 and in lieu thereof inserting a new section 2 to read :
"Section 2. Said act is further amended by striking section 12 in its entirety and in lieu thereof inserting the following:
'Section 12. Receipts required. For all agricultural products stored by a warehouseman under this act, original receipts shall be issued promptly by the warehouseman, but no receipts shall be issued except for agricultural products actually stored in the warehouse at the time of the issuance thereof.
'The commissioner shall approve all the warehouse receipts forms to be issued by the warehousemen under this act. It shall be unlawful for any warehouseman to issue any warehouse receipts for any agricultural product except upon warehouse receipts forms approved by the commissioner.' "

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional maj amended.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate do r motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, February 7, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 10 o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain, Rev. George W. Davis, pastor First Methodist Church, Madison, Georgia.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of Thursday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions.
3. Reports of standing committees. 4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com-
mittees. 5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:

HB 104. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend section 36-605 of the code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the entry of notice and award and payment to assessors of costs in condemnation proceedings; and for other purposes.

HB 161. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to provide for the continued existence of the Richmond County Department of Health; and for other purposes.

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HB 177. By Mr. Groover of Bibb: A bill to amend an act relating to the practice of all branches of professional engineering, including that branch of engineering commonly known as surveying; and for other purposes.
HB 184. By Messrs. Mincy of Ware and Harrison of Wayne: A bill to regulate the sale of funeral merchandise and funeral services upon a "prepayment plan"; and for other purposes.
HB 189. By Mr. Mauldin of Gordon: A bill to change the compensation of the sheriff of Gordon County from a fee basis to a salary basis; and for other purposes.
HB 223. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb: A bill to amend an act creating a Department of Public Safety, so as to provide that all drivers' licenses issued after the date of approval of this act shall expire ten years from the date; and for other purposes.
HB 260. By Messrs. Turk of Wilcox, Groover of Bibb and others: A bill to amend chapter 38-2 of the code relating to the admissibility of evidence; and for other purposes.
HB 294. By Messrs. Birdsong and Lam of Troup: A bill amending an act entitled "An act to establish the City Court of LaGrange in Troup County"; and for other purposes.
HB 336. By Messrs. Lokey, H. Smith and M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to authorize the governing authority of the several municipalities of this state to enact zoning and planning ordinances and regulations; and for ether purposes.

HB 340. By Mr. Hodges of Butts:
A bill to create a new charter for the Town of Jenkinsburg in Butts County; and for other purposes.

HB 343. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties in Georgia, the clerk of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.

HB 344. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act authorizing the board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions;" and for other purposes.

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HB 357. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to authorize the City of Lawrenceville to undertake and carry out slum clearance and redevelopment work, etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 345. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend the act of the General Assembly of Georgia creating a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, by redefining the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 347. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly creating a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, by changing the salaries to be paid to the mayor and councilmen of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 348. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

HB 349. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Morrow in the County of Clayton; and for other purposes.

HB 356. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the City of Perry; and for other purposes.

HB 359. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of McRae;" and for other purposes.

HB 365. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act creating the Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

HB 366. By Messrs. Hall, Wright and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties, the clerk of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.

HB 368. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the fee system in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

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HB 369. By Mr. Flynt of Taliaferro:
A bill to amend an act so as to change the term of office of the board of county commissioners of Taliaferro County; and for other purposes.

HB 370. By Messrs. Groover, McKenna and Carlisle of Bibb: A bill to approve, ratify and confirm acts of the City of Macon in closing, vacating and abandoning an alley known as First Street Lane; and for other purposes.
HB 371. By Messrs. Groover, McKenna and Carlisle of Bibb: A bill to ratify and confirm the action of the mayor and council of the City of Macon in abandoning, vacating and closing a certain portion of a ten-foot alley in Macon; and for other purposes.
HB 372. By Messrs. Groover, McKenna and Carlisle of Bibb: A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
HB 373. By Messrs. Groover, McKenna and Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

HR 86-297f. By Mr. Harrison of Jeff Davis:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to convey to the City of Hazlehurst an unused part of a tract of land conveyed to the Commissioner of Agriculture for use as a farmers' market; and for other purposes.

HR 89-297i. By Mr. Bagby of Paulding:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain books to the ordinary of Paulding County; and for other purposes.

HR 93-332b. By M1. Murphy of Haralson:
A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish certain law books to the Court of Ordinary of Haralson County; and for other purposes.

HB 96-332e. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A resolution to furnish certain law books to the clerk of the Superior Court of Haralson County; and for other purposes.

SB 5. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act relating to commissions allowed to tax receivers and tax collectors of state and county taxes; and for other purposes.

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SB 62. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to implement the provisions of article 5, section 7, paragraph 2, of the constitution of the State of Georgia which created a new constitutional authority of the State of Georgia to be known as the Savannah District Authority, and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bill of the House, to wit:

HB 198. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb, Willingham of Cobb and others:
A bill to create the Georgia Rural Roads Authority; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position on HB 2 and the Speaker has appointed, as a committee of Conference, on the part of the House the following members of the House, to wit:
Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd and Willingham of Cobb.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the Senate, to wit:

SR 36. By Senators Millican of the 52nd and Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution thanking Lt. Gov. Vandiver and Mrs. Vandiver and Speaker of the House Moate and Mrs. Moate for a delightful seafood dinner given to the members of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

SB 93. By Senator Harrison of the 17th:
A bill to repeal sections 49-609 and 49-610 of the code of Georgia of 1933 as amended which provides means whereby restorations to sanity and capacity may be established by judgment of the Court of Ordinary, so as to provide for a certificate of restoration to sanity by the Superintendent of the Milledgeville State Hospital; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 94. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to authorize the governing authorities of cities having a population of more than 300,000, according to the last or any future federal decennial census, to regulate barber shops and beauty parlors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Municipal Government.

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SB 95. By Senators Steis of the 25th and Hollis of the 24th:
A bill to amend section 92-1403 of the 1933 Code of Georgia which provides for the levy of tax exemptions and motor fuels and kerosene, so as to provide for the identification of gasoline which is subject to a tax refund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways and Public Roads.

SB 96. By Senator Raulerson of the 46th:
A bill to amend the act known as the Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act, so as to provide that county boards of education may elect teachers and contract therewith without the recommendation of the county school superintendent; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Public Schools.

SB 97. By Senator Ricketson of the 19th:
A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Warrenton in lieu of the Town of Warrenton, so as to correct the inaccuracies in the amendment of February 25, 1949 extending the territorial limits of the City of Warrenton; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Municipal Government.

SB 98. By Senator Lambert of the 28th:
A bill to provide for the sale of growing timber on lands held by a life tenant by order of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.

SB 99. By Senators Turner of the 34th and Harper of the 26th:
A bill to amend section 56-224 of the Code of Georgia relating to authorized investments by insurance companies, so as to authorize additional investments for insurance companies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 100. By Senators Turner of the 34th and Harper of the 26th:
A bill to amend section 56-226 of the Code of Georgia relating to investment by insurance companies in securities of a single company or individual, so as to change the restrictions relating to such investment.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 101. By Senators Turner of the 34th and Harper of the 26th:
A bill to amend the act authorizing insurance companies doing business by virtue of the laws of the State of Georgia to acquire and hold real property for renting and leasing purposes, so as to change the terms

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and conditions relative to investments of real estate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 102. By Senators Blalock of the 36th, Ponsell of the 5th, Zellner of the 22nd, Roop of the 37th, Coffin of the 11th, Strickland of the 3rd, Harper of the 26th, Seagraves of the 30th, McBride of the lOth, Harrison of the 17th, Raulerson of the 46th, Davis of the 42nd, Jones of the 38th, Wilkins of the 44th, Matthews of the 47th, Florence of the 39th, Dews of the 9th, Wood of the 49th, Lovett of the 16th, Waters of the 41st, Chance of the 51st, Kelly of the 35th, Richardson of the 13th, Dean of the 40th, Nee! of the 7th, Harden of the 27th, Jones of the 18th, Toms of the 12th, Jones of the 23rd, Wetherington of the 6th and Housley of the 32nd:
A bill to amend the act relating to license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages, so as to provide the procedure by which it shall be determined whether malt beverages shall or shall not be sold in a county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

Senator Blalock of the 36th moved that SB 102 be engrossed and the motion prevailed.

SB 103. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to provide for the liability of the owner of any motor vehicle which may be operated upon the public highways, roads or streets of this State in the prosecution of the business of the owner or for the benefit of the owner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 37. By Senator Harrison of the 17th:
A resolution ratifying a license granted to the United States of America relative to Magnolia State Park; and for other purposes.

SR 38. By Senators Hollis of the 24th, Overby of the 33rd, Davis of the 42nd, Page of the 1st and Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution to authorize the president of the Senate to appoint a committee to study proposals to establish a systematic and orderly method of holding committee meetings; and for other purposes.

The president appointed on the part of the Senate:
Senators Hollis of the 24th, Overby of the 33rd, Page of the 1st, Millican of the 52nd and Davis of the 42nd.

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HB 104. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend section 36-605 of the code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the entry of notice and award and payment to assessors of costs in condemnation proceedings; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 161. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to provide for the continued existence of the Richmond County Department of Health; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.

HB 177. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the practice of all branches of professional engineering, including that branch of engineering commonly known as surveying; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 184. By Messrs. Mincy of Ware and Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to regulate the sale of funeral merchandise and funeral services upon a "prepayment plan"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.

HB 189. By Mr. Mauldin of Gordon:
A bill to change the compensation of the sheriff of Gordon County from a fee basis to a salary basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 223. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a Department of Public Safety, so as to provide that all drivers' licenses issued after the date of approval of this act shall expire ten years from the date; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Public Roads.

HB 260. By Messrs. Turk of Wilcox, Groover of Bibb and others: A bill to amend chapter 38-2 of the code relating to the admissibility of evidence; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
HB 294. By Messrs. Birdsong and Lam of Troup: A bill amending an act entitled "an act to establish the city court of LaGrange in Troup County"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 336. By Messrs. Lokey, H. Smith and M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to authorize the governing authority of the several municipalities of this state to enact zoning and planning ordinances and regulations"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
HB 340. By Mr. Hodges of Butts:
A bill to create a new charter for the Town of Jenkinsburg in Butts County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
HB 343. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties in Georgia, the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
HB 344. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act authorizing the board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
HB 345. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend the act of the General Assembly of Georgia creating a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, by redefining the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
HB 347. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly creating a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, by changing the salaries to be paid to the mayor and councilmen of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
HB 348. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
HB 349. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Morrow in the County of Clayton; and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 356. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the City of Perry; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 357. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to authorize the City of Lawrenceville to undertake and carry out slum clearance and redevelopment work, etc.; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 359. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of McRae"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 365. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act creating the Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Schools.

HB 366. By Messrs. Hall, Wright and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties, the clerk of the Superior Court"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 368. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith, and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the fee system in the superior court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 369. By Mr. Flynt of Taliaferro:
A bill to amend an act so as to change the term of office of the board of county commissioners of Taliaferro County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 370. By Messrs. Groover, McKenna and Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to approve, ratify and confirm acts of the City of Macon in closing, vacating and abandoning an alley known as First Street Lane; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 371. By Messrs. Groover, McKenna and Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to ratify and confirm the action of the mayor and council of the City of Macon in abandoning, vacating and closing a certain portion of a ten-foot alley in Macon; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Murticipal Government.

HB 372. By Messrs. Groover, McKenna and Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 373. By Messrs. Groover, McKenna and Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HR 86. By Mr. Harrison of Jeff Davis:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to convey to the City of Hazelhurst an unused part of a tract of land conveyed to the Commissioner of Agriculture for use as a farmers' market; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

HR 89. By Mr. Bagby of Paulding:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain books to the ordinary of Paulding County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HR 93. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish certain law books to the Court of Ordinary of Haralson County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HR 96. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A resolution to furnish certain law books to the clerk of the Superior Court of Haralson County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Mr. Brooks of the 50th District, Chairman of the Committee on University System of Georgia, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on University System of Georgia has had under considera-

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tion the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 68. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Brooks of 50th District, Chairman.

Mr. Blalock of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on Penal Institutions, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Penal Institutions had had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 84. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Blalock of 36th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Shurling of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 176. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Shurling of 21st District,
Chairman.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and teady for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 43.
SB 63.
SB 71.

SB 74. SR 31.

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Respectfully submitted, Parker of the 20th District, Chairman.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor :

SB 11.

SB 14.

SB 30.

SB 12.

SB 15.

SB 45.

SB 13.

SB 16.

SR 7.

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SR 25.

SR 9.

SR 24.

Respectfully submitted,

Parker of the 20th District,

Chairman.

The following bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time.
SB 68. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act prohibiting the State of Georgia or any department thereof or any political subdivision thereof from employing in any agency of the State of Georgia or in any of its departments or political subdivisions any alien except where there is no qualified American citizen available so as to authorize the employment of certain

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aliens under certain conditions by institutions of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SB 84. By Senator Morrison of the 15th:
A bill to repeal an act providing for the issuance of special license tags to motor vehicle owners who operate amateur radio stations; and for other purposes.

HB 176. By Messrs. McGarity of Henry, Cates of Burke and Murr of Sumter:
A bill to create the Georgia Farmers Market Authority; and for other purposes.

The following uncontested local bills were read the third time and put upon their passage :

SB 72. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act and its amendments providing for the payment of pensions to employees who have been affiliated with any nursing service or agency who has worked under the supervision of the city health officer and director of nurses prior to becoming an employee of the City of Savannah; providing for the contribution to the pension fund; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 3. By Mr. Fain of Franklin:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Carnesville; so as to provide that the mayor and council of the City of Carnesville shall have full control over the streets, sidewalks, alleys and lanes of said city, etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 48, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 76. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to create a new charter and municipal government for the City of Jacksonville, Telfair County; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 46, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 93. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide for the use of voting machines"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 158. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in DeKalb County for the purpose of ascertaining the form of government desired by the people of such county; and for other purposes.

Senator Turner of the 34th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 158 by striking the date "11th day of May" and inserting in lieu thereof "18th day of May".

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 208. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act creating a complete system of retirement and pension pay for the employees of the City of Decatur; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 209. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act creating a complete system of retirement and

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pension pay for the employees of the City of Decatur; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 218. By Mr. Land of Wilkinson:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create and establish a new charter for the City of Gordon; to declare the rights, powers and privileges of said corporation; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 226. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens: A bill to amend the act incorporating the Town of Cadwell, so as to enlarge the corporate limits thereof; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 228. By Messrs. Blalock and Foster of Clayton: A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create and incorporate the City of Riverdale, in the County of Clayton, and grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 229. By Messrs. Mallory and Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 244. By Mr. Ray of Warren:
A bill to amend the charter of Warrenton, to authorize, empower and direct the mayor and council to levy an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the City of Warrenton; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 248. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill vesting in the City of Columbus power and authority to sell and convey or exchange and convey, at any time or times, with the consent of the abutting owner or owners of the west, the fee simple title to any part, parts or all of a tract of land in said city comprising the west thirty-three (33) feet of Front Avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth Streets, etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 250. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to abolish justice courts and the office of the Justice of the Peace and to authorize the increase in the maximum salaries of the deputy marshals of the Municipal Court of Columbus; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 251. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Swainsboro; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 252. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act amending the charter of the City of Columbus, relating to pensions for retired officers; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 255. By Messrs. Campbell and Coker of Walker:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend, codify and consolidate the various acts incorporating and amending the incorporation of the City of LaFayette in the County of Walker; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 258. By Mr. Ray of Warren:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to amend an act entitled 'an act to amend the charter of \Varrenton, Georgia' "; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 263. By Mr. Turk of Wilcox:
A bill to incorporate the City of Abbeville, by abolishing the present charter of said city and writing a new charter; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Municipal Government offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 263 by adding thereto a new section to be designated as Section 23-A to read as follows:
"Section 23-A. Be it further enacted that the City of Abbeville may, and is hereby authorized to issue its bonds, for erection of any public building or other improvements that may be needed in said city under the provisions of the law now existing for cities to issue bonds."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 264. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah and relating to the industrial and domestic water supply commission; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 47, nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 265. By Messrs. Register and Mathis of Lowndes:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 289. By Mr. Ramsey of Effingham: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Rincon in Effingham County; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 296. By Mr. Harrell of Grady:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Cairo; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Harrison of the 17th arose to a point of personal privilege addressed the Senate and asked unanimous consent that certain excerpts from the Congressional Record be incorporated in the journal.

The consent was granted and the portion of the Congressional Record was as follows:
Mr. Case of South Dakota: Mr. President, now that the vote has been taken on the resolution and the record has been made, I merely wish to invite the attention of the members of the Senate to what I think is a historic fact. It is that the two Senators from the State of Georgia presided during the hearings before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the Senate Committee on Armed Services, sitting jointly. I make this statement because I wish the record of the future to show that in this country we have the kind of spirit under which unity develops and grows.
As I sat the other day in the hearing, seeing the members of the Committee on Foreign Relations on one side of the table and the members of the Committee on Armed Services on the other side of the table, I noted that at the head of the table there were seated the two Senators from the State of Georgia, the distinguished senior Senator from Georgia (Mr. George) as chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the distinguished junior Senator from Georgia (Mr. Russell), as the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services. There occurred to me the thought that less than 100 years ago he would have been a bold man, indeed, who would have predicted that such a thing would ever take place.
In the days when the Union was threatened with destruction and in the days when that threat to the Union was partially ended by a military campaign across the State of Georgia, he would have been a bold man who would have predicted at that time that the day would come when the United States Senate would be headed in its deliberations on a matter of such transcendant importance as House Joint Resolution 159 by the two Senators from the State of Georgia.

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I call attention to it, Mr. President, because I wish to pay tribute to the leadership of those two men, and to the sort of country which has produced such a situation, and also because I desire to suggest it to the world as an example of the kind of unity and patriotism which develops in a free country.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House substitute thereto.

3 28. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the act relating to the Savannah Civil Service System by changing the qualifications of the Savannah Civil Service Board; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Municipal Government offered the following substitute.

By the Committee on Municipal Government:
A BILL
To amend Charter of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah and the several acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto: incorporating the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah relating to the Savannah Civil Service system incorporated in the Georgia Laws of 1949, pages 548-564 by changing the qualifications of the City of Savannah Civil Service Board: the terms of appointment of same: changing the notice of advertising for examinations: reducing the time of residential requirement: and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of same, that the Act creating the Savannah Civil Service System approved February 14th, 1949, and incorporated in the Georgia Laws of 1949, pages 548-564 be and the same is hereby amended as follows:

SECTION 1.
Sub-paragraph one (1) of Section 3 of said Act be and the same is hereby amended by striking said sub-paragraph one (1) in its entirety and by substituting a new sub-paragraph in lieu thereof, which new sub-paragraph shall read as follows:
SECTION 3. APPOINTMENT, REMOVAL, COMPENSATION AND DUTIES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD. (1) There is hereby created and established the City of Savannah Civil Service Board which shall consist of three members of known sympathy to the merit system. One member shall be from the labor group. Another member shall be from the business group. The third member shall be from the professional group. No person shall be appointed to the Board who is not a citizen of the United States and a resident of Savannah for at least five years preceding such appointment. All of said member shall be appointed to the Board by the Mayor subject to the approval of the Board of Aldermen. It shall be and is hereby made the duty of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to appropriate annually a sufficient

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sum of money to enable the Civil Service Board of the City of Savannah to properly carry out the purposes of this Act. One of the three members so appointed shall be designated by the Mayor at the time of appointment to hold office for a term of two years, one of said members shall be designated to hold office for a term of four years, and one shall be designated to hold office for a term of six years. Thereafter all appointments shall be for a term of six years and the members shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified. The members shall annually elect one of their number as Chairman of the Board. Two members shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business. Vacancies in the office of said Board created by death, resignation, or otherwise, shall be filled by appointment of the Mayor of the City of Savannah :for the unexpired term subject to approval by the Board of Alder-men. No membet shall hold any lucrative office or employment under the United States Government, the City of Savannah or any county government. There is excepted, however, the office of notary public, or an office in the military forces."

SECTION II.
Sub-paragraph three (3) of Section 3 is hereby amended by striking from lines 3 and 4 of said subparagraph the word "twenty-four" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "twenty-five" so when amended said subparagraph shall read as follows:
"(3) The members of the Board shall be paid at the rate of ten dollars per diem for time actually devoted to the bnsiness of the Board, but :no member shall be paid for more than twenty-five days of service in any one year."

SECTION III.
Sub-paragraph (1) of Section 4 is hereby amended by striking said sub-paragarph one (1) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subparagraph to read as follows:
"(1) The City Manager shall appoint a Personnel Director. Such Director shall be a person competent, trained and experienced in the field of personnel adminstration and thorou~rhly in sympathy with the application of the merit system."

SECTION IV.
Sub-paragraph three (3) of Section 4 is hereby amended by striking said subparagraph (3) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subparagraph (3) to read as follows:
"(3) The Director shall hold office during his good behaviour bnt shall be subject to appointment and removal by the City Manager."

SECTION V.
Sub-paragraph (f) of paragraph (5) of Section (4) is hereby amended by striking said subpara~rraph (f) in its entirety and substitutin~r in lieu thereof a new subparai"J:'aph to read as follows:

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"(f) To maintain, subject to the approval of the City Manager, a classification plan based on the duties, authority, and responsibility of positions."

SECTION VI.
Sub-paragraph (g) of paragraph (5) of Section 4 is hereby amendamended by striking said sub-paragraph (g) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new sub-paragraph (g) to read as follows:
"(g) To make such investigations pertaining to personnel, salary scales, and employment conditions in the city as he may deem necessary and as may be requested by the Board or the City Manager."

SECTION VII.
Sub-paragraph (i) of paragraph (5) of Section 4 is hereby amended by striking said sub-paragraph (i) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new sub-paragraph (i) to read as follows:
"(i) To make an annual report to the Board and to the City Manager."

SECTION VIII.
Immediately following Section 4 of said Act a new Section known as Section 4A is hereby added. Said Section to read as follows:
"Section 4A. CLASSIFICATION.
(a) The personnel Director shall prepare and maintain an upto-date record of the duties and responsibilities of each position in the classified service. The classification plan, when approved by the City Manager, shall be submitted by the City Manager to the Mayor and Aldermen and such plan shall take effect when adopted by the Mayor and Aldermen.
(b) After the adoption of the classification plan, the Personnel Director shall, with the approval of the City Manager, allocate each position in the classified service to the appropriate class therein on the basis of its duties and responsibilities. Thereafter, as new positions are created or existing classes are divided, combined, altered or abolished, the Director shall, with the approval of the City Manager, make such allocations of positions as are necessitated thereby.
(c) Following the adoption of the classification plan and the allocation to classes therein of positions, the class titles set forth therein shall be used to designate such positions in all official records, documents, vouchers, payrolls, and communications, and no person shall be appointed to or employed in a position in the classified service under any class title which has not been approved by the Director as appropriate to the duties to be performed.

SECTION IX. Section 8 of said act is hereby amended by adding the following

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words "qualified by the civil service rules" after the word "person'* in line 22 of said section; so that said section when amended shall read as follows:
"Section 8. CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT. Whenever a vacancy is to he filled by regular appointment, the appointing authority shall submit to the Director a statement of the duties of the position and a request that the Director certify to him the names of persons eligible for appointment to the position. The Director shall immediately certify to the appointing authority the names of the three persons standing highest on the register of sucl:t a class in which the position is established and if more than one vacancy is to be filled, the name of one additional person eligible for each additional - vacancy, or all the names on the register if there be less than three. If it should prove impossible to locate any of the persons so certified or should it beeome lmown to the Director that any person is not willing to accept the position, the appointing authority may request that additional names be certified until three person eligible and available for appointment have been certified, If there be as many as three on the register. The appointing authority shall then appoint one of the pe1111ons so certified to the position, except that, in the event that he had less than three persons from which to make his selection, he may choose from the ren1aining certified names or may elect to make a temporary appointment of some other person qualified by the civil service rules. In the event that there does not exist any eligible register which the Director deems to be appropriate for the class in which the position is established, he shall proceed to prepare such an eligible register as soon all! possible, after the reeeipt of the request of the appointing authority that eligibles be certified. Whenever an an eligible hall! been ce1tified to, and rejected by, appointing authorities three times, the Director after investigation may with the approval of the Board remove the name of such person from the eligible regil!lter. All regular appointments to the classified service covered by this Act shall be for a probationary period of six months, but the Director and the appointing authority may extend such pt'obationary period to one year. If during thilll probationary period the conduct or capacity of the probationer has not been satisfactory to the appointing authority, the probationet and the Director shall be notified in writing that he will not reeeive permanent appointment, otherwise retention in the l!lerviee longer than for the probationary period of any employee shall constitute permanent appointment."
SECTION X.
Section 10 of said aet is hereby amended by striking the words "City of Savannah" from line 10 of said Section and inserting in lieu thereof the wurds "Chatham County" and by striking the words "once a week for two weeks" from lines 16 and 17 of said section and inserting in lieu thereof the words "twice for one week" so that said section when amended l!lhall read as follows:
"Section 10. EXAMINATIONS. Each eligible register shall consist of a list of all the persons who have shown by competitive examinations that they possess the qualifications which entitle them to he considered eligible for appointment to any position in

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the class for which the eligible register is to be prepared. The examinations must take into consideration elements of character, education, aptitude, experience, knowledge, skill, personality, physical fitness, and other pertinent matters and may be oral or written. Such examinations shall be competitive, free and open to all persons, citizens of Chatham County, who may be lawfully appointed to any position in the class for which they are held, with such limitations as to age, health, habits, character and other qualifications as may be considered desirable by the Director and specified in the public announcement of the examination. Notice of the time, place and general scope of every test, shall be given by the Board by advertising twice for one week preceding the examination in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Savannah. Competitive examinations to determine the qualifications of persons who seek employment as ordinary unskilled laborers shall not be required. The Board shall designate a class to be known as the "labor class" which shall include all ordina1y unskilled laborers. All other matters pertaining to ordinary unskilled laborers shall be governed by this Act."

SECTION XI.
Section 21 of said Act is hereby amended by striking said Section in its entirety and inse1ting in lieu thereof a new Section which new Section shall read as follows:
"Section 21. RESIDENCE. Positions in the classified service shall be filled by citizens of Chatham County, who have been residents of Chatham County for at least six months immediately preceding the date of examination. In the discretion of the Board, residence requirements may be waived only for technical and professional positions for which qualified applicants who are residents of Chatham County cannot be obtained, or the work to be done requires residence outside of the limits of Chatham County. Removal of residence outside of the County limits may be grounds for removal unless permission to remove is granted by the Board and approved by the Aldermen."

SECTION 12.
GENERAL REPEAL. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

SECTION 13.
There is attached hereto and made a part hereof an affidavit and notice of intention to apply for local legislation a copy of which is attached to said affidavit.

Senator Page of the 1st moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute.
On the motion to agree the ayes were 42, nays 0, and the substitute was reed to.
The following report of a Committee of Conference was read by the secrery:

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Mr. President:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Conference appointed in connection with House Bill No. 2 begs to submit the following report:
That the Senate recede from its position and adopt the House amendment to Senate Amendment No. 4.
That both the House and Senate recede from their position in adopting Senate Amendment No. 9.
That both the House and Senate recede from its position on Section No. 3, and that said section be stricken out in its entirety, and in lieu thereof a new section No. 3 be inserted as follows:
Any applicant to register a motor vehicle may apply to such agent and upon payment of the license fee required by law such agent shall accept the application of such applicant and issue to him the appropriate license plate. The agent shall transmit to the State Revenue Commissioner, under such regulations as the Commissioner may prescribe, the application forms received by him, together with the license fees, collected from the applicant, less the amount of twenty-five (25) cents for each application which amount shall be retained by the agent as compensation for his services under this Act. If such agent shall be a salaried employee of the County and at a salary in excess of five thousand ($5,000.00) per year the amount so collected shall go into the general treasury of the County, and in such cases it shall be the duty of the governing authorities of the County to furnish to said agent such additional clerical help necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
ON PART OF HOUSE Groover of Bibb Scoggins of Floyd Willingham of Cobb
ON PART OF SENATE Millican of 52nd Overby of 33rd Davis of 42nd

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate adopt the report of the conference committee.

On the motion the ayes were 41, nays 0, and the conference committee report was adopted.

The following general bills and resolutions were read the third time and put upon their passage:
SB 6. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act relating to fees for licensing of vehicles so as to remove the provision relative to the designation on license tags of the different classes of vehicles; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Motor Vehicles offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the licensing of vehicles, approved December 24, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Extra Session, p. 259), as amended, so as to grant discretion as to the designation on license tags of the different classes of vehicles; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act relating to the licensing of vehicles, approved December 24, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Extra Session, p. 259), as amended, is hereby amended by striking the provisions of paragraph (17) of Section 4, and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (17), to read as follows:
"(17) The State Revenue Commissioner or other authority having charge of the administration and state-wide distribution of license tags may provide a different tag for each different class of vehicles herein specified, and may distinguish the tag furnished to such class of vehicles by a different letter or lettering, or other symbols or markings, on said tag."
Section 2. The application of this Act shall be effective as to the license tags issued for the year 1956 and subsequent years.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 7. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the code of Georgia relating to vehicle license plate descriptions, so as to provide for the designation of each county by population on each vehicle tag; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 60. By Senators Florence of the 39th, Harrison of the 17th and Jones of the 38th:
A bill to completely and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission; to provide for a State Game and Fish Commission; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 58. By Messrs. Sheffield of Brooks and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to revise, supersede and consolidate the penal offenses relating to the firing of woods, lands, grass, timber and other land in this state.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 61. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend the act known as the Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act so as to provide that state contributed foundation program funds shall be allotted to local units of administration on the basis of current average daily attendance; and for other purposes.

The committee on Education and Public Schools offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 61, section 1, line 8, by striking the word "quarterly" and inserting in lieu the words "semi-annually".
Further amend in line 22 by striking word "quarterly" and inserting in lieu the words "semi-annually".

The amendment was adopted.

Senators Hollis of the 24th and Page of the 1st offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 61 by adding at the end of section 1, line 32, the following words, "when such funds are available."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to as amended.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 64. By Senators Dykes of the 14th and Ursrey of the 54th:
A bill to amend "the naturopathic practice law" to increase the educational standards; to prohibit misrepresentation; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that SB 64 be indefinitely postponed.

On the motion the ayes were 30, nays 15, and the motion prevailed.

SB 67. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to place restrictions upon county officials and other public officials and employees thereof relating to a list of owners of motor vehicles furnished by the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 69. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd: A bill to provide for the self-government of municipalities; to prescribe the procedure connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Special Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 69 by striking in its entirety section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. In the event that the governing authority determines that an amendment to the corporate charter should be made, such proposed amendment must be published once a week for four weeks in the official organ of the municipality, or if such municipality has no official organ, it must be published in the official organ of the county in which the municipality is located. No such amendment shall become effective unless approved by the voters in an election as prescribed hereinafter. If a general municipal election is to be held within such municipality within one year of the date of the last publication, the proposed amendment may be submitted at such election or in the discretion of the governing authority, it may be submitted at a special election to be called not later than GO nor more than 90 days from the date of the last publication. If no such general municipal election is to be held in the municipality within one year from the date of the last

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publication, the proposed amendment must be submitted at a special election as aforesaid. In such election if a majority of the persons voting vote for the proposed amendment to the charter, then it shall become a part of the charter, but if a majority of those persons voting vote against the proposed amendment, it shall not become a part of the charter. Any amendment which becomes effective shall be kept in a permanent record book by the governing authority, and a certified copy thereof must be filed with the secretary of state, who shall provide suitable record books for the keeping of such amendments. A proposed amendment to the charter may be initiated by a petition of 20% of the qualified registered voters who were qualified and registered to vote in the last general municipal election being filed with the governing authority. Upon such petition being filed, an election shall be had under the same procedure as set out hereinbefore."

The amendment was adopted.

The Committee on Special Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 69 by adding a new section to be numbered Section 3-A to read as follows:
"Section 1-A. Original charters for all municipal corporations shall be granted only by the General Assembly."

The amendment was adopted.

The Committee on Special judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend EB 69 by adding a new section to be numbered Section 3-A to read as follows:
"Section 3-A. In the event a municipality has come under the provisions of this Act as prescribed in Section 3 so that the General Assembly may not enact any local statutes affecting such a municipality, such municipality may by election, authorize the General Assembly to once again enact local statutes affecting such municipality. In order to accomplish this purpose an election may be had as prescribed in Section 2 of this Act."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Millican of the 52nd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on the passage of SB 69.

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SB 70. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act providing for the creation, membership and compensation of a State Literature Commission so as to redefine the powers of the State Literature Commission; to provide for the appointment of an assistant attorney general; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 7.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Harrison of the 17th asked unanimous consent that SB 70 be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

HB 48. By Messrs. Watson of Dougherty and McKenna of Bibb:
A bill relating to the exemption of property from taxation; so as to carry out the provisions of the constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption of property owned by religious groups used only for residential purposes and from which no income is derived; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 52. By Mr. Deen of Bacon:
A bill to amend the "Soil Conservation Law", so as to provide for additional duties for the State Soil Conservation Committees; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 48, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 54. By Messrs. Wheeler of Seminole and Cotton of Baker:
A bill to repeal an act relating to fishing on Sunday; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that HB 54 be indefinitely postponed. On the motion the ayes were 34, nays 4, and the motion prevailed.

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HB 55. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth:
A bill to define the terms "midwife", practice of "midwifery" and "normal childbirth"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 14.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 69. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the date of filing income tax returns; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 47, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 57. By Messrs. Sheffield of Brooks, Scoggin of Floyd, Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to supersede with stated exceptions, all previous laws of this state relating to the organization, powers and duties of the Forestry Commission; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 63. By Messrs. Hawkins of Screven, Groover of Bibb and Freeman of Monroe:
A bill to regulate the conduct of attorneys at law in their arguments to and in the presence of juries in criminal cases; to prescribe the remedy of opposing counsel where improper argument is made; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Senator Hollis of the 24th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted :

SB 86. By Senators Hollis of the 24th and Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend Section 56-207 of the code of Georgia of 1933, relating to capital stock required of insurance companies so as to reduce the par value of the shares of such stock; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted.

HB 15. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to create a system of traffic courts for each city in this state having a population of more than 300,000; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until ten o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, February 8, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at ten o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate reconsider its action on the passage of the following bill of the Senate yesterday:

SB 69. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to provide for the self-government of municipalities; to prescribe the procedure connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

On the motion the ayes were 9, nays 35, and the motion was lost.

By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions.
3. Reports of standing committees.
4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees.
5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following tills and resolutions of the House to wit:

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HB 106. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide that a power of sale, unless limited in the instrument creating same, authorizes a private sale by the donee of such power, except as to instruments given to secure a debt; and for other purposes.

HB 111. By Mr. Stephens of Clarke:
A bill to amend section 39-701 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relating to the keeping of the general execution docket; and for other purposes.

HB 146. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend the Intangible Property Tax Act, so as to require the intangible tax on long term notes secured by real estate to be paid to the tax collector prior to the presentation of the security instrument for recordation; and for other purposes.

HB 214. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled "The Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to provide that contractors shall be deemed to be consumers under this act; and for other purposes.

HB 275. By Messrs. Tarpley of Union, Upshaw of Bartow and others:
A bill to amend code section 24-2727, relating to fees of clerks of the superior cou1ts, so as to provide for compensation for per diem service in attendance upon court in criminal cases; and for other purposes.

HB 276. By Messrs. Boggus of Ben Hill, H. Smith of Fulton and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to provide the requirements for multiple-beam road lighting equipment; and for other purposes.

HB 278. By Messrs. Reed of Cobb, Bagby of Paulding and others:
A bill to amend section 3-202 of the 1933 code of Georgia relating to venue in equitable actions so as to add additional venue to equitable proceedings against domestic and domesticated corporations; and for other purposes.

HB 321. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Griffin Judicial Circuit; so as to provide for an increase in the salary of the judge; and for other purposes.

HB 341. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to incorporate the community in Gwinnett County Georgia, known as Lilburn; and for other purposes.

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HB 358. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to amend an act changing and fixing the salary of the clerk of the tax commissioner of Telfair County; and for other purposes.

HB 380. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to establish a county council for Washington County; and for other purposes.

HB 381. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill providing for the holding of four terms each year, of Washington Superior Court; and for other purposes.

HB 382. By. Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill to amend an act creating the board of commissiOners of roads and revenues for Washington County; and for other purposes.

HB 387. By Mr. Peacock of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Eastman; and for other purposes.

HB 388. By Mr. Smith of Evans:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Evans County; and for other purposes.

HR 13-34a. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to Article VI, Section XIII, of the Constitution relating to the qualifications of justices, judges, etc.; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to wit:

HB 41. By Mr. Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend Section 113-607 of the 1933 Code of Georgia relating to the giving of notice of a petition to probate a will in solemn form, and for other purposes.

HB 66. By Messrs. McGarity of Henry, Moate of Hancock and others:
A bill to amend an act to repeal certain fees imposed upon warehousemen; in conformity with executive order issued by the Governor; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the conference committee report to the following bill of the House, to wit;

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HB 2. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to provide for the registration of motor vehicles and issuance of motor vehicle licenses and license plates by tax collectors and tax commissioners of the various counties; and for other purposes.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

SB 104. By Senator Housley of the 32nd:
A bill to amend section 32-1004 of the code of Georgia, relating to the qualifications of county superintendents of schools, so as to provide that any person, in order to be qualified or eligible to hold the office of county superintendent of schools, shall never have been convicted and sentenced for any felony involving moral turpitude; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 105. By Senators Raulerson of the 46th, Ponsell of the 5th and Strickland of the 3rd:
A bill to amend the act which provided a salary for the solicitor-general of the Waycross Judicial Circuit so as to provide for an increase in the compensation of the solicitor-general; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 106. By Senators Morrison of the 15th, Seagraves of the 30th, Raulerson of the 46th, Wetherington of the 6th, Harden of the 27th, Coffin of the 11th, Davis of the 42nd, Roop of the 37th, Blalock of the 36th, Ponsell of the 5th, Zellner of the 22nd, Parker of the 20th, Jones of the 38th, Toms of the 12th, Paulk of the 45th, McBride of the lOth, Lovett of the 16th, Housley of the 32nd, McDonald of the 43rd, Shurling of the 21st, Steis of the 25th, Mann of the 48th, Chance of the 51st, Jones of the 23rd, Clary of the 29th, Lambert of the 28th, Dykes of the 14th, Ricketson of the 19th, Wood of the 46th, Waters of the 41st, Strickland of the 3rd, Harrison of the 17th, Harper of the 26th, Ursrey of the 54th, Reynolds of the 8th, Warnell of the 2nd, Matthews of the 47th, Richardson of the 13th. Dews of the 9th and Jones of the 18th:
A bill governing and regulating the use of the public roads and highways of this State, according to recommendations of the highway transport committee of the American Association of State Highway Officials and the United States Bureau of Public Roads; to provide for weights of loads; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SB 107. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act of Georgia Laws of 1952, Page 457, pertaining to examination and registration of architects; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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SB 108. By Senator Florence of the 39th:
A bill to amend the act creating a three member board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Douglas County so as to provide for the chairman to devote full time to the duties of his office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters.

SB 109. By Senator Lovett of the 16th:
A bill to provide that all counties in the State of Georgia having a population of not less than 33,100 and not more than 33,210 according to the 1950 census or any future census, the commissioners of roads and revenue or other governing authority of such counties shall pay the actual cost for furnishing food to prisoners in lieu of paying fees to the sheriff or his appointed jailer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters.

SB 110. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the charter for the City of Atlanta so as to authorize one-half of the tax realized from the tax authorized by Section 1 of the amendment to the charter approved February 1, 1951 realized during the year 1955 and succeeding four years shall be used only for improvements of the zoo in Grant Park; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Municipal Government.

SB 111. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act approved February 15, 1952 to create a joint city-county board of tax assessors in counties having a population of 300,000 or more according to the 1950 or any future census of the United States so as to provide for the appointment of officers and employees and their compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters.

SB 112. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park approved December 16, 1895 so as to provide for four wards; to provide for eight councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Municipal Government.

SB 113. By Senator Ursrey of the 54th:
A bill to further regulate the sale, inspection, sampling and distribution of commercial fertilizer and fertilizer materials in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

SB 114. By Senators McBride of the lOth, Blalock of the 36th, Harden of the 27th, Jones of the 38th, Morrison of the 15th, Seagraves of the 30th,

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Parker of the 20th, Toms of the 12th, Lovett of the 16th and Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend Chapter 26-45 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 as amended so as to provide that it shall be a felony for any person confined or imprisoned for the violation of a municipal ordinance or State law to escape or attempt to escape; to provide that it shall be a felony for any person to aid or attempt to aid or assist a prisoner to escape or attempt to escape; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Penal Institutions.

SB 115. By Senator Raulerson of the 46th:
A bill to amend the act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues in and for the County of Pierce; to appoint the members of said board; to provide for the appointment of a clerk of said board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters.

SB 116. By Senators McBride of the lOth and Harrison of the 17th:
A bill to make it unlawful for any person to employ in any capacity whatsoever a person under eighteen years of age in any place where liquor, beer, wine or alcoholic beverages of any kind are sold or offered for sale exclusively; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

SR 40. By Senator Shurling of the 21st:
A resolution creating a committee of the Senate to investigate the Welfare Department; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Welfare.

SR 42. By Senators Parker of the 20th, Lovett of the 16th, McBride of the lOth, Harden of the 27th, Paulk of the 45th, Lambert of the 28th, Ursrey of the 54th, Ricketson of the 19th, Housley of the 32nd, Florence of the 39th, Neel of the 7th, Matthews of the 47th, Warnell of the 2nd, Ponsell of the 5th, Garrett of the 53rd, Reynolds of the 8th, Coffin of the 11th, Roop of the 37th, Dean of the 40th, Wetherington of the 6th, Raulerson of the 46th, Toms of the 12th, Seagraves of the 30th, Morrison of the 15th, Dews of the 9th, Richardson of the 13th, Jones of the 23rd, Dykes of the 14th, Chance of the 51st, Steis of the 25th, Mann of the 48th, Waters of the 41st, Wood of the 49th, McDonald of the 43rd.
A resolution to create a committee to investigate and study any and all utility companies to determine the method whereby they establish their rates; to study and investigate taxation of the utilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

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HB 106. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide that a power of sale, unless limited in the instrument creating same, authorizes a private sale by the donee of such power, except as to instruments given to secure a debt; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 111. By Mr. Stephens of Clarke:
A bill to amend section 39-701 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relating to the keeping of the general execution docket; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 146. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend the intangible property tax act, so as to require the intangible tax on long term notes secured by real estate to be paid to the tax collector prior to the presentation by the security instrument for recordation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of the Republic.

HB 214. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled "the Georgia retailers' and consumers' sales and use tax act", so as to provide that contractors shall be deemed to be consumers under this act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 275. By Messrs. Tarpley of Union, Upshaw of Bartow and others:
A bill to amend code section 24-2727, relating to fees of clerks of the superior courts, so as to provide for compensation for per diem service in attendance upon court in criminal cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 276. By Messrs. Boggus of Ben Hill, H. Smith of Fulton and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "uniform act regulating traffic on highways", so as to provide the requirements for multiple-beam road lighting equipment; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 278. By Messrs. Reed of Cobb, Bagby of Paulding and others:
A bill to amend section 3-202 of the 1933 code of Georgia relating to proceedings against domestic and domesticated corporations; and for venue in equitable actions so as to add additional venue to equitable other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Genel'al Judiciary.

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HB 321. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Griffin Judicial Citcuit; so as to provide for an increase in the salary of the judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 341. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to incorporate the community in Gwinnett County Georgia, known as Lilburn; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 358. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to amend an act changing and fixing the salary of the clerk of the tax commissioner of Telfair County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 380. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to establish a county council for Washington County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 381. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill providing for the holding of four terms each year of Washington Superior Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 382. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill to amend an act creating the board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Washington County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 387. By Mr. Peacock of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Eastman; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 388. By Mr. Smith of Evans:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Evans County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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HR 13. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to article VI, section XIII of the constitution relating to the qualifica tions of justices, judges, etc.; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.

Mr. Harper of the 26th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the fo~lowing report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 51. Do Pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
Harper of 26th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Harden of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of the Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on State of the Republic has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 68. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Harden of 27th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Shurling of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture has had under consideration the following bill and resolution of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 71. Do Pass.
HR 86. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Shurling of 21st District,
Chairman.

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Mr. Dews of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 77. Do Pass. SB 87. Do Pass. HB 27. Do Pass. HB 28. Do Pass. HB 31. Do Pass. HB 127. Do Pass. HB 224. Do Pass. HB 190. Do Pass. HB 233. Do Pass. HB 267. Do Pass. HB 288. Do Pass. HB 207. Do Pass. HB 210. Do Pass. HB 301. Do Pass. HB 162. Do Pass. HB 215. Do Pass. HB 191. Do Pass. HB 189. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Dews of 9th District, Chairman.

Mr. Richardson of the 13th District, Chairman of the Committee on Western and Atlantic Raihoad, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Western and Atlantic Railroad has had under con-

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sideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HR 54. Do Not Pass. Respectfully submitted, Richardson of 7th District, Chairman. J. L. Wetherington, Sec.

Mr. McBride of the lOth District, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Temperance has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 102. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
McBride of lOth District,
Chairman.

February 8th

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the
following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 6. SB 7.
SB 60. SB 61. SB 67. SB 69. SB 70. SB 72.
Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chairman.

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The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time :

SB 77. By Senator Wood of the 49th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commiSSIOners of roads and revenues for the County of Evans so as to provide the manner in which vacancies in said board may be filled; to provide for manner in which purchases may be made for the county; and for other purposes.

SB 87. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 as disclosed by the United States Census of 1920, or subsequent census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to compel participation in said act as amended; and for other purposes.

SB 102. By Senators Blalock of the 36th, Ponsell of the 5th, Zellner of the 22nd, Roop of the 37th, Coffin of the 11th, Strickland of the 3rd, Harper of the 26th, Seagraves of the 30th, McBride of the lOth, Harrison of the 17th, Raulerson of the 46th, Davis of the 42nd, Jones of the 38th, Wilkins of the 44th, Matthews of the 47th, Florence of the 39th, Dews of the 9th, Wood of the 49th, Lovett of the 16th, Waters of the 41st, Chance of the 51st, Kelly of the 35th, and others:
A bill to amend the act relating to license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages, so as to provide the procedure by which it shall be determined whether malt beverages shall or shall not be sold in a county; and for other purposes.
HB 27. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Liberty County into the office of tax commissioner of Liberty County; and for other purposes.

HB 28. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to provide for the compensation of the clerk of the superior court and the sheriff of Liberty County; and for other purposes.

HB 31. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to supplement the fees of the ordinary of Liberty County; and for other purposes.

HB 51. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to provide that health or accident insurance policies shall contain a provision that they shall be non-cancellable after being in force for two years; provided all premiums are paid; and for other purposes.

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HB 68. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and Odom of Camden:
A bill to repeal an act creating a Georgia Turnpike Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 71. By Messrs. Veal of Putnam, Key of Jasper and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to repeal an act relating to the description of fences and enclosures and relating to enclosures by ditches and trenches; and for other purposes.

HB 127. By Mr. Murphey of Crawford:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to prescribe and limit the compensation of the treasurer of Crawford County"; and for other purposes.

HB 162. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to prohibit and to regulate the solicitation of votes for any person or proposition on any election day in all counties having a population of not less than 14,225 and not more than 14,300; and for other purposes.

HB 189. By Messrs. Mauldin of Gordon, Campbell and Coker of Walker and Underwood of Bartow:
A bill to change the compensation of the sheriff of Gordon County from a fee basis to a salary basis; and for other purposes.

HB 190. By Messrs. Underwood and Upshaw of Bartow:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to change the ordinary from the fee to the salary system in counties having a population of not less than 25,280 and not more than 25,300 inhabitants; and for other purposes.

HB 191. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide a law department for Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 207. By Messrs. Houston and King of Whitfield:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissiOner of roads and revenue for the County of Whitfield; and for other purposes.

HB 210. By Messrs. Houston and King of Whitfield:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to abolish the office of tax receiver and tax collector of Whitfield County; to create the office of tax commissioner of Whitfield County; to provide that all taxes at the time the provisions of this act become effective and all tax fi.fas. theretofore issued shall have full force and effect and be collectible as issued; and for other purposes.

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HB 215. By Mr. Coxwell of Lee:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide as compensation for the treasurer of Lee County a salary of $700.00 per year, instead of the commissions heretofore allowed; and for other purposes.
HE 224. By Mr. Murphey of Crawford:
A bill to provide that in certain counties the tax receiver shall receive one and one-fourth percent of the county wide school tax; and for other purposes.
HB 233. By Mr. Clary of McDuffie:
A bill to repeal an act creating a commissioner of roads and revenues for McDuffie County; to create a three member board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 267. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to amend an act changing and fixing the salary of the clerk of the commissioner of roads and revenues of Telfair County; and for other purposes.
HB 288. By Mr. Turk of Wilcox:
A bill to amend an act to provide for the change in the salary of the commissioners of roads and revenues of Wilcox County; and for other purposes.
HB 301. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to establish the salary system of compensation for certain county officers and employees of Wayne County in lieu of fees and other compensations; and for other purposes.
HR 86. By Mr. Harrison of Jeff Davis:
A resolution to authorize the Governor, acting on behalf of the state to convey to the City of Hazelhurst an unused part of a tract of land conveyed to the commissioner of agriculture for use as a Farmers Market; and for other purposes.
Senator Davis of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:
HB 355. By Messrs. Floyd and Weems of Chattooga:
A bill to amend an act relating to the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Chattooga County; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Lovett of the 16th asked unanimous consent that the following bill

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of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on :Municipal Government, read the second time and recommitted:

SB 73. By Senator Lovett of the 16th:
A bill to amend the act creating a new charter for the City of Dublin so as to establish a water, light and gas commission; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Raulerson of the 46th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Education and Public Schools read the second time and recommitted:

SB 96. By Senator Raulerson of the 46th:
A bill to amend the act known as the :Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act, so as to provide that county boards of education may elect teachers and contract therewith without the recommendation of the county school superintendent; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Page of the 1st asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County :Matters, read the second time and recommitted :

SB 90. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to establish a metropolitan planning district for Chatham County; to define the duties and powers of said Commission; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator :Morrison of the 15th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Motor Vehicles and recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary:

SB 103. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to provide for the liability of the owner of any motor vehicle which may be operated upon the public highways, roads or streets of this state in the prosecution of the business of the owner or for the benefit of the owner; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

Senator McDonald of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted :

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SB 80. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to amend section 92-1404 of the code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the disposition of funds collected under the motor fuels and kerosene law so as to change the method of distributing motor fuel tax funds to counties for road construction and maintenance; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Blalock of the 36th moved that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Temperance and recommitted to the Committee on Agriculture:

SB 83. By Senators Blalock of the 36th, Ponsell of the 5th, Zellner of the 22nd and others:
A bill to make it unlawful for any person to employ in any capacity whatsoever a person under 21 years of age in any place where liquor, beer, wine or alcoholic beverages of any kind are sold or offered for sale; to provide a penalty and for other purposes.

On the motion Senator Blalock of the 36th called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.

The roll was called and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Clary Davis Dean Dews Florence Garrett Housley

Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Matthews Millican Morrison Nee! Overby Ponsell Raulerson Reynolds

Ricketson Seagraves Steis Strickland Turner Ursrey
Warnell Wetherington Wilkins Zellner

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Coffin Harden Harper Harrison Hollis Jones, 23rd

Kelly
Lambert Lovett Mann McBride Page

Parker Richardson Shurling Toms Wood

By unanimous consent verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the motion the ayes were 30, nays 17, the motion prevailed, and the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Agriculture.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 39. By Senator Richardson of the 13th:
A resolution to express gratitude and appreciation for services to the Western and Atlantic Railroad Committee by the officials of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, the Public Service Commission, the officials of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad and the Chamber of Commerce of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and for other purposes.

SR 41. By Senator Ursrey of the 54th:
A resolution to request cooperation of the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States in obtaining the needed assistance to the cotton growers of Georgia through acreage allotments; and for other purposes.

Senator Ursrey of the 54th asked unanimous consent that SR 41 be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

The following general bills and resolutions were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 84. By Senator Morrison of the 15th:
A bill to repeal an act providing for the issuance of special license tags to motor vehicle owners who operate amateur radio stations; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that SB 84 be tabled.

On the motion to table, the ayes were 17, nays 15, and the motion prevailed.

HB 56. By Mr. Pickard of Muscogee:
A bill to repeal an act providing for the securing of a license from county authorities to sell fireworks, etc.; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 56 to provide this bill shall not be effective until July 4, 1955.

On the adoption of the amendment the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 8.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

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HB 143. By Messrs. Murphey of Crawford, Brannen of Dooly, Willingham of Cobb, McGarity of Henry, Jessup of Bleckley and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to free tuition, age limits for children entering the common schools, and admission of veterans of World War II, etc.; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Education and Public Schools offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 143 by striking the word "January" in line 5 of the title of said bill and inserting in lieu thereof the word "November 1." By striking in section 1 of said bill on line 5 the word "January" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "November 1". By striking in line 13 of section 1 the word "January" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "November 1".

On the adoption of the amendment the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 2.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 176. By Messrs. McGarity of Henry, Cates of Burke and Murr of Sumter:
A bill to create the Georgia Farmers Market Authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 100. By Mr. Chambers of Richmond: A bill to amend an act relating to the juries generally, by adding thereto a new section so as to authorize the judge, in civil and criminal cases, to provide for segregation of jurors supervision of courts officers; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 116. By Messrs. Murphy of Haralson, Bagby of Paulding, McKelvey of Polk and Cornelius of Polk:
A bill to amend an act relating to the revision of jury lists by providing that the time allowed boards of jury commissioners after the first Monday in August in the years of their meeting to revise jury lists shall be extended from thirty to sixty days; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 140. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert: A bill to amend an act relating to the definition of Optometry and the unlawful practice of optometry; and for other purposes.
Senator Hollis of the 24th moved that HB 140 be recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, and the motion prevailed.
HB 117. By Messrs. Murphy of Haralson and Scoggin of Floyd: A bill to amend an act relating to delinquent probationers; revocation of order of court, etc.; and for other purposes.
The Committee on General Judiciary offered the following amendment: Amend HB 117 by striking the word "chain gang" wherever it appears in said bill and substituting the words "public works camp" in lieu thereof.

On the adoption of the amendment the ayes were 41, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 142. By Mr. Fowler of Tift:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to prevent the spread of hog cholera"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 234. By Messrs. Watson of Dougherty, Gunter of Hall, Bolton of Spalding, Coker of Walker and others:
A bill to provide for the recording of affidavits showing facts affecting title to land; to provide for the admissibility of such affidavits in evidence; and for other purposes.

Senators Millican of the 52nd, Davis of the 42nd, Hollis of the 24th and Page of the 1st offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide for the recording of affidavits showing facts affecting title to land; to provide for the recording of such affidavits and the compensation therefor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Recorded affidavits shall be notice of the facts therein recited, when given contemporaneously with a conveyance of land for the purpose of interpreting or showing the effect of such conveyance, where such affidavits show the relationship of parties or other persons to conveyances of land, the relationship of any parties to any conveyance with other parties whose names are shown in the chain of title to lands, the ages of any person or persons connected with the chain of title, whether the land embraced in any conveyance, or any part of such land or right therein, has been in the actual possession of any party or parties connected with the chain of title, or of any person or persons; where such affidavits relate to the identity of parties whose names may be shown differently in chains of title; where such affidavits show the ownership or adverse possession of lands; or other particular facts that interpret or show the effect of the conveyance. Any such affidavits may be made by any person whether connected with a chain of title or not.
Section 2. Affidavits referred to in the preceding section shall be filed by the Clerk of the Superior Court of the County where the land lies, and by him recorded and indexed in the name of the then purported owner of the affected land as grantee and grantor in deed records as conveyances of lands are recorded and indexed and he shall receive the same compensation therefor as for recording deeds to lands.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Hollis of the 24th offered the following amendment to the substitute:
Amend the substitute to HB 234 by adding after the word "persons" in line 13 the following:

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"the payment of debts of an unadministered estate; the fact and/ or date of death of any person connected with such title".
On the adoption of the amendment the ayes were 42, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute as amended the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted as amended.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute as amended.

On the passage of the bill the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute as amended.

HR 20. By :Mr. Gilleland of Dawson:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to sell approximately 28 acres of land owned by the State of Georgia in Dawson County which has never been granted by the state; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until ten o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, February 9, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at ten o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

Senator Shurling of the 21st moved that the Senate reconsider its action on the passage of the following bill of the House yesterday:

HB 142. By Mr. Fowler of Tift:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to prevent the spread of hog cholera; and for other purposes.

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions.
3. Reports of standing committees.
4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees.
5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions.
6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to wit:

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HB 70. By Messrs. Henderson of Atkinson, Deen of Bacon and others:
A bill to amend section 68-214 of the code relating to motor vehicle license tags, so as to provide that each such license tag shall bear a prefix showing the relative population of the county; and for other purposes.

HB 121. By Messrs. Sheffield of Brooks and Fowler of Douglas:
A bill to amend section 24-2823 of the code of Georgia relative to the enumeration of Sheriff's fees, and for other purposes.

HB 151. By Mr. Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to regulate certain loans of $2,500.00 or less to be known as the Georgia Industrial Loan Act; and for other purposes.

HB 171. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Short of Colquitt:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to promote temperance and prosperity for Georgia people; to foster and encourage the growing of grapes; and for other purposes.

HB 188. By Mr. H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend the uniform act regulating traffic on highways so as to authorize the governing authorities of cities to adopt ordinances regulating traffic within the corporate limits of such cities; and for other purposes.

HB 240. By Mr. Drinkard of Lincoln:
A bill to ratify, approve and confirm the executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of all annual license fees for the operation of each motor bus used as a carrier for hire; and for other purposes.

HB 270. By Messrs. Denson and Watson of Dougherty and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend section 92-5301 of the code of Georgia of 1933, by changing the classes and amounts of commissions allowed to tax receivers; and for other purposes.

HB 272. By Mr. Odom of Camden:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the construction of certain roads by the Fernandina Port Authority; and for other purposes.
HB 305. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to authorize the establishment of limited access highways in this state; and for other purposes.
HB 350. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act creating the State Office Building Authority; and for other purposes.

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HB 392. By Messrs. Key of Jasper and Veal of Putnam:
A bill to amend an act relative to keeping livestock from running at large or straying; and for other purposes.

HB 403. By Messrs. Hayes of Coffee, Henderson of Atkinson and others:
A bill to create a division in the office of the Secretary of State, to be known as the Georgia State Museum of Science and Industry; and for other purposes.

The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate to wit:

SB 32. By Senator Matthews of the 47th:
A bill to regulate the opening date of tobacco auction sales within this state; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to wit:

HR 153. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Moate of Hancock and others:
A resolution commending Congressman E. L. Forrester for his sponsoring of legislation circumscribing the jurisdiction of the federal courts and urging upon Congress the passage of such legislation; and for other purposes.

HR 154. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution giving legislative approval to the admission of the States of Delaware and West Virginia into the Southern Regional Education Compact; and for other purposes.

The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

SB 117. By Senator Paulk of the 45th:
A bill to amend the act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Irwin so as to add two additional members to the board of commissioners of roads and revenue of Irwin County; to provide for their election; to provide for a vice chairman of said Board; to provide for purchases made by said board; to change the salaries of the members of said board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters.

SB 118. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to provide for the self-government of municipalities having a population of 300,000 or more, according to the last or any future federal decennial census; to prescribe the procedure connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Municipal Government.

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SB 119. By Senators Ponsell of the 5th, Garrett of the 53rd and Wetherington of the 6th:
A bill to amend Section 93-307 of the code of Georgia, which section defines the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission, so as to provide that the Public Service Commission shall have jurisdiction and authority to prescribe, promulgate and enforce reasonable rules and regulations relating to the safety, health and welfare of railroad employees; and for other purposes.
Referreed to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 43. By Senators McBride of the lOth, Jones of the 38th, Harden of the 27th, Kelly of the 35th, Toms of the 12th and Ursrey of the 54th:
A resolution authorizing an inspection of the facilities of the State Game and Fish Commission by designated members of the Senate; and for other purposes.

HB 70. By Messrs. Henderson of Atkinson, Deen of Bacon and others:
A bill to amend section 68-214 of the code relating to motor vehicle license tags, so as to provide that each such license tag shall bear a prefix showing the relative population of the county; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 121. By Messrs. Sheffield of Brooks and Fowler of Douglas:
A bill to amend section 24-2823 of the code of Georgia relative to the enumeration of sheriff's fees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 151. By Mr. Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to regulate certain loans of $2,500.00 or less to be known as the Georgia industrial loan act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 171. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Short of Colquitt:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to promote temperance and prosperity for Georgia people; to foster and encourage the growing of grapes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

HB 188. By Mr. H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend the uniform act regulating traffic on highways so as to authorize the governing authorities of cities to adopt ordinances regu-

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lating traffic within the corporate limits of such cities; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 240. By Mr. Drinkard of Lincoln:
A bill to ratify, approve and confirm the executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of all annual license fees for the operation of each motor bus used as a carrier for hire; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 270. By Messrs. Denson and Watson of Dougherty and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend section 92-5301 of the code of Georgia of 1933, by changing the classes and amounts of commissions allowed to tax receivers; and for other purposes.
Refel'l'ed to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 272. By Mr. Odom of Camden:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the construction of certain roads by the Fernandina port authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.

HB 305. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to authorize the establishment of limited access highways in this state; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Public Roads.

HB 350. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act creating the state office building authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of the Republic.

HB 392. By Messrs. Key of Jasper and Veal of Putnam:
A bill to amend an act relative to keeping livestock from running at large or straying; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

HB 403. By Messrs. Hayes of Coffee, Henderson of Atkinson and others:
A bill to create a division in the office of the secretary of state, to be known as the Georgia state museum of science and industry; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Mines and Mining.

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Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municip Government, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration tl following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 73. Do Pass as amended. SB 92. Do Pass. SB 94. Do Pass. SB 97. Do Pass. HB 357. Do Pass. HB 373. Do Pass. HB 216. Do Pass. HB 26. Do Pass. HB 290. Do Pass. HB 372. Do Pass. HB 371. Do Pass. HB 317. Do Pass. HB 318. Do Pass. HB 356. Do Pass. HB 345. Do Pass. HB 336. Do Pass. HB 370. Do Pass. HB 349. Do Pass as amended. HB 340. Do Pass. HB 217. Do Pass. HB 230. Do Pass. HB 266. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Turner of 34th District, Chairman.

Mr. Hollis of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Ju diciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary had had under consideration the fol

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lowing bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 140. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Hollis of 24th District, Chairman.

Mr. Neel of the 7th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Relations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Industrial Relations had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 324. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Neel of 7th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Morrison of the 15th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 170. Do Pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Morrison of 15th District,
Chairman.

Senator Dykes of the 14th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways and Public Roads, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways and Public Roads had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 89. Do Pass.
SB 95. Do Not Pass.

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SB 106. Do Pass. HB 205. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Dykes of 14th District Chairman. By Waters, 41st., Sec.

Mr. Hollis of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary had had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 29. Do Pass by substitute. SR 34. Do Pass. SB 88. Do Pass. HR 93-332b. Do Pass. HR 96-332e. Do Pass. HB 260. Do Pass. HB 159. Do Pass. HB 10. Do Pass. HB 194. Do Pass. HB 239. Do Pass. SB 86. Do Pass. SB 81. Do Pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Hollis of 24th District, Chairman.

Mr. Ayers of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Health had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 242. Do Not Pass.
HB 307. Do Pass.

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SB 78. Do Pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, Ayers of 31st District, Chairman.

Mr. Dews of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters, had had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 109. Do Pass. SB 90. Do Pass. SB 108. Do Pass. SB 115. Do Pass. HB 53. Do Pass. HB 343. Do Pass. HB 355. Do Pass by substitute as amended. HB 369. Do Pass. HB 388. Do Pass. HB 291. Do Pass. HB 292. Do Pass. HB 156. Do Pass. HB 297. Do Pass. HB 129. Do Pass. HB 330. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Dews of 9th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 110. Do Pass.

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SB 112. Do Pass. HB 341. Do Pass. HB 347. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Turner of 34th District, Chairman.

Feb. 9th.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SR 39.
SR 41.
Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chairman.

Senator Davis of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted:

SB 105. By Senator Raulerson of the 46th, Ponsell of the 5th and Strickland of the 3rd:
A bill to amend the act which provided a salary for the solicitor-general of the Waycross judicial circuit so as to provide for an increase in the compensation of the solicitor-general; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Harrison of the 17th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Temperance, read the second time and recommitted:

SB 116. By Senators McBride of the lOth and Harrison of the 17th:
A bill to make it unlawful for any person to employ in any capacity whatsoever a person under eighteen years of age in any place where liquor, beer, wine or alcoholic beverages of any kind are sold or offered for sale exclusively; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.

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Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 12. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act relating to judges of city courts, so as to provide that judges of city courts or like courts may, when authorized to do so by the city, preside and act as judge in any court authorized to try municipal offenses in cities having more than 350,000 population; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Lambert of the 28th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted:

SB 98. By Senator Lambert of the 28th:
A bill to provide for the sale of growing timber on lands held by a life tenant by order of the superior court; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
HR 153. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Moate of Hancock and others:
A resolution commending Congressman E. L. Forrester for his sponsoring of legislation circumscribing the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts and urging upon Congress the passage of such legislation; and for other purposes.

HR 154. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution giving legislative approval to the admission of the states of Delaware and West Virginia into the southern regional education compact; and for other purposes.

Senator Hollis of the 24th asked that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Highways and Public Roads, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 223. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a department of public safety for the State of Georgia, so as to provide that all drivers' licenses issued after the date of approval of this act shall expire ten (10) years from the date the license is or was issued; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time:

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SB 78. By Senator Nee! of the 7th:
A bill to amend the act providing a complete and comprehensive vital statistics law for Georgia so as to provide that the residence of the foster parents shall be inserted on the substitute birth certificate in place of the actual place of birth of the adopted person; and for other purposes.

SB 81. By Senator Hollis of the 24th:
A bill to provide for the gift of securities to minors to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; and for other purposes.

SB 89. By Senators Overby of the 33rd, Waters of the 41st and others:
A bill to prohibit the throwing or depositing of trash, garbage, or other substance upon the public roads or public property of this state; and for other purposes.

SB 92. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act repealing all laws passed incorporating the City of Manchester, to provide for incorporating said city under the name of College Park; to prescribe its limits; and for other purposes.

SB 94. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to authorize the governing authorities of cities having a population of more than 300,000, according to the last or any future Federal decennial census, to regulate barber shops and beauty parlors; and for other purposes.

SB 97. By Senator Ricketson of the 19th:
A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Warrenton in lieu of the Town of Warrenton, so as to correct the inaccuracies in the amendment of February 25, 1949 extending the territorial limits of the City of Warrenton; and for other purposes.

SB 106. By Senators Morrison of the 15th, Seagraves of the 30th, Raulerson of the 46th and others:
A bill governing and regulating the use of the public roads and highways of this state, according to recommendations of the highway transport committee of the American association of state highway officials and the United States bureau of public roads; to provide for weights of loads; and for other purposes.

SB 108. By Senator Florence of the 39th:
A bill to amend the act creating a three member board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Douglas County so as to provide for the chairman to devote full time to the duties of his office; and for other purposes.
SB 109. By Senator Lovett of the 16th:
A bill to provide that all counties in the state of Georgia having a population of not less than 33,100 and not more than 33,210 according to

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the 1950 census or any future census, the commissioners of roads and revenue or other governing authority of such counties shall pay the actual costs for furnishing food to prisoners in lieu of paying fees to the sheriff or his appointed jailer; and for other purposes.

SB 110. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the charter for the City of Atlanta so as to authorize one-half of the tax realized from the tax authorized by section 1 of the amendment to the charter approved February 1, 1951 realized during the year 1955 and succeeding four years shall be used only for improvements of the zoo in Grant Park; and for other purposes.

SB 112. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act establishing a new charter for the city of College Park approved December 16, 1895 so as to provide for four wards; to provide for eight councilmen; and for other purposes.

SB 115. By Senator Raulerson of the 46th:
A bill to amend the act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues in and for the county of Pierce; to appoint the members of said board; to provide for the appointment of a clerk of said board; and for other purposes.

SR 29. By Senator Neel of the 7th:
A resolution to furnish to the law library of Thomas County, without cost to said county, certain law books; and for other purposes.

SR 34. By Senator Morrison of the 15th:
A resolution authorizing and directing the state librarian to furnish to the superior court of Montgomery County certain volumes of law books; and for other purposes.

HB 10. By Mr. Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to the admission to the bar of this state without examination of persons licensed to practice law in a foreign state or the District of Columbia; and for other purposes.
HB 26. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Hinesville; and for other purposes.
HB 53. By Mr. Dean of Bacon:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to enable Bacon County and the City of Alma, Georgia to establish a joint planning commission, etc; and for other purposes.
HB 129. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to the compensation of jurors and bailiffs;

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so as to permit the grand juries in counties having a population of not less than 100,000 inhabitants nor more than 110,000 inhabitants to fix the compensation of jurors and bailiffs; and for other purposes.

HB 156. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty, Birdsong of Troup, Sumter of Hall, Lam of Troup, MeWhorter of DeKalb and others:
A bill to authorize the clerk of the superior court of any court of the state having a population of not less than 36,000, to install and use photostatic equipment or other photographer equipment, etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 159. By Messrs. Floyd and Weems of Chattooga, Campbell and Coker of Walker, Gross of Stephens and Love of Cattoosa:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a new judicial circuit for the state of Georgia to be called the Lookout Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 170. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb, H. Smith of Fulton and others:
A bill to provide that all persons seeking to obtain license tags for vehicles, as defined herein, shall first present affidavit as a part of such application, showing payment of all ad valorem taxes, owing to the state and any city, county or school district thereof, for the previous years; and for other purposes.

HB 194. By Messrs. Mallory and Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to repeal an act relating to the control, purchase, sale and use of explosives; and for other purposes.

HB 205. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act relating to the incurring of obligations by the state highway department.
HB 216. By Mr. Coxwell of Lee:
A bill to amend an act to authorize and direct the mayor and council of the Town of Leesburg to close and vacate a certain street in said city; and for other purposes.

HB 217. By Messrs. Mincy and Frier of Ware:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide and establish a new charter for the City of Waycross, so as to provide that taxes shall become a lien upon all property subject to taxation in Waycross; and for other purposes.

HB 230. By Messrs. Bodenhamer and Fowler of Tift:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to repeal the present charter of the City of Tifton; to provide a reduction of terms of office of future

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city commissioners from five years to three years; and for other purposes.

HB 239. By Mr. Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act authorizing and chartering and empowering of corporations, and amending, revising and perfecting the present corporation laws of the state; and for other purposes.

HB 260. By Messrs. Turk of Wilcox, Groover of Bibb, Short of Colquitt and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the admissibility of evidence; to provide that no evidence procured as the result of an unlawful search, seizure or arrest shall be admissible in evidence for any purpose; and for other purposes.

HB 266. By Messrs. Register and Mathis of Lowndes:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta; to alter, extend, relocate and redefine the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 290. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to remove the restrictive term of office for officers and employees of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 291. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of county commissioners for Houston County; and for other purposes.

HB 292. By Messrs. Hall, Wright and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to repeal the act approved February 12, 1952 (Ga. laws 1952, page 2360-2364) authorizing the board of commissioners of roads and revenue to pass zoning rules and regulations; and for other purposes.

HB 297. By Messrs. Sanders, Holley and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties having a population of not less than 100,000 inhabitants nor more than 110,000 inhabitants the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 307. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mauldin of Gordon:
A bill to amend an act known as the "non-profit medical service act of 1950), so as to provide that the definition of "medical services" shall include doctors of dental surgery; to provide that the definition of "participating physician" shall include a licensed dental surgeon; and for other purposes.

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HB 317. By Messrs. Cheatham, Sognier and Eyler of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend the charter of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, relating to the Savannah Airport Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 318. By Messrs. Chambers, Sanders and Holley of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to abolish justice courts and the office of justice of the peace in the City of Augusta; and for other purposes.

HB 324. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb, Rowland of Johnson, Musgrove of Clinch and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "unemployment compensation law; by extending coverage to employers with four or more employees; and for other purposes.

HB 330. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to provide that the county physician or coroners physician hereinafter employed by the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Richmond County, shall not be affected by, nor entitled to any of the benefits of any tenure act now in effect or hereinafter enacted affecting employees in said Richmond County; and for other purposes.

HB 336. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to authorize the governing authority of the several municipalities of this state to enact zoning and planning ordinances and regulations; and for other purposes.

HB 340. By Mr. Hodges of Butts:
A bill to create a new charter for the Town of Jenkinsburg; and for other purposes.

HB 341. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to incorporate the community in Gwinnett County, Georgia, known as Lilburn, to be incorporated under the name of the City of Lilburn; and for othe1 purposes.

HB 343. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties in Georgia, the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, the ordinary, the tax collector and tax receiver; and for other purposes.

HB 345. By Messrs. Kilgore and Kelley of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend the act of the general assembly creating a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville; and for other purposes.

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HB 356. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the City of Perry; and for other purposes.

HB 347. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend the act of the general assembly creating a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville; and for other purposes.

HB 349. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Morrow in the County of Clayton and grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.
HB 356. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the City of Perry; and for other purposes.
HB 357. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to authorize the City of Lawrenceville to undertake and carry out slum clearance and redevelopment work; etc.; and for other purposes.
HB 369. By Mr. Flynt of Taliaferro: A bill to amend an act so as to change the term of office of the board of county commissioners of Taliaferro County; and for other purposes.
HB 370. By Messrs. Groover, McKenna and Carlisle of Bibb: A bill to approve, ratify and confirm acts of the city of Macon of its mayor and council, in closing, vacating and abandoning an alley known as First Street Lane, situated between Wharf lots two and three of the city of Macon; and for other purposes.
HB 371. By Messrs. Groover, McKenna and Carlisle of Bibb: A bill to ratify and confirm the action of the mayor and council of the City of Macon as shown by minutes of its meeting of January 4, 1955, in abandoning, vacating and closing a certain portion of a ten-foot alley in Macon, sometimes referred to as New Street Lane; and for other purposes.
HB 372. By Messrs. Groover, McKenna and Carlisle of Bibb: A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon ; and for other purposes.
HB 373. By Messrs. Groover, Carlisle and McKenna of Gibb: A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
HB 388. By Mr. E. Smith of Evans: A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Evans County; and for other purposes.

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HR 93. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A resolution authorizing the state librarian to furnish certain law books to the court of ordinary of Haralson County; and for other purposes.

HR 96. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A resolution to furnish certain law books to the cle1k of the superior court of Haralson County; and for other purposes.

The following uncontested local bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 87. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 as disclosed by the United States Census of 1920, or subsequent census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to compel participation in said act as amended; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 90. By Senator Page of the 1st: A bill to establish a metropolitan planning district for Chatham County; to define the duties and powers of said commission; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 77. By Senator Wood of the 49th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Evans so as to provide the manner in which vacancies in the said board may be filled; to provide for manner in which purchases may be made for the county; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 27. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Liberty County into the office of tax commissioner of Liberty County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 28. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to provide for the compensation of the clerk of the superior court and sheriff of Liberty County; and for other purposes.

Senator Warnell of the 2nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 28 by striking section 3 in its entirety and in lieu thereof inserting the following:
"Section 3. The Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County shall have a deputy, who may be one and the same person as his secretary, who shall qualify as provided in Code Section 24-2713 and who shall have the powers as stated in said section, and such deputy clerk .shall be paid monthly a salary to be determined by the County Commissioners of Liberty County from the funds of Liberty County."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 31. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty: A bill to supplement the fees of the ordinary of Liberty County; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 127. By Mr. Murphey of Crawford:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to prescribe and limit the compensation of the treasurer of Crawford County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 162. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to prohibit and to regulate the solicitation and votes for any person or proposition on any election day in all counties having a population of not less than 14,225 and not more than 14,300; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 207. By Messrs. Houston and King of Whitfield:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenue for the County of Whitfield; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 210. By Messrs. Houston and King of Whitfield:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to abolish the office of tax receiver and tax collector of Whitfield County; to create the office of tax commissioner of Whitfield County; to provide that all taxes at the time the provisions of this act became effective and all tax fi. fas. theretofore issued shall have full force and effect and be collectible as issued; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 267. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to amend an act changing and fixing the salary of the clerk of the commissioner of roads and revenues of Telfair County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 288. By Mr. Turk of Wilcox:
A bill to amend an act to provide for the change in the salary of the commissioners of roads and revenues of Wilcox County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 301. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to establish the salary system of compensation for certain county officers and employees of Wayne County in lieu of fees and other compensation; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 355. By Messrs. Wayne of Floyd and Weems of Chattooga:
A bill to amend an act relating to the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Chattooga County; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Counties and County Matters offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Chattooga County approved March 18, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 439) as amended particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 605) and an Act approved March 26, 1947 (Ga. L. 1947, p. 832), so as to provide for the sale

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of county property by competitive sealed bids; to praride for the advertisement of bids; to provide for the retention of bids; to provide that it shall be unlawful for any member of the board or the elerk of the board or the warden of the public works camp to have any financial interest in the sale or purchase of any article to or from the county or to receive any rebate, expense account, transportation or other valuable consideration in connection with the purchase of any equipment, material, or supplies for the county; to provide that it shall be unlawful for any member of the board or the clerk of the board or the warden of the public works camp, or said other persons to sell or buy from certain persons; to provide for said purchases by sealed competitive bids; to provide for inventories of property, material, supplies and equipment of the public works camp; to praride for an audit; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOJl... GlA:
Section 1. An Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Chattooga County approved March 18, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 439), as amended particularly by an Act approved l\1arch 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 605), and an Act approved March 16, 194'1 (Ga. L. 1947, p. 832), is hereby amended by adding a new section to be known as Section 'l to read as follows:
"Section 7. lt shall be unlawful for the Board of Commissioners or any member thereof or the clerk of the Board or the Warden of the Public Works Camp to sell any county property, real or personal, except by competitive sealed bids after advertisement for such bids in the official organ of Chattooga County once a week for two consecutive weeks. Such advertisement shall give a complete description of the property being offered for sale. Such advertisement shall be placed with the official organ by the Board. A file of all bids received shall be retained for a period of two years by the Clerk of the Board and shall be open to the public for inspection at any time within such two year period."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section to be known as Section 8 to read as follows:
"Section 8. lt shall be unlawful for any member of the Board of Commissioners or the Clerk of the Board or the Warden of the Public Works Camp to have any financial interest in the sale or purchase of any article to or from the county, or to receive any rebate, expense account, transportation, or other valuable consideration in connection with or through the purchase of any equipment, material, or supplies for the county or the awarding of anr contract by the county."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section to be known as Section IJ to read as follows:
"Section 9. lt shall be unlawful for any n1ember of the Board or any person related to any member of the Board within the first degree according to canon law, or the Clerk of the Board, or the Warden of the Public Works Camp, or any firm, partnership, or corporation in which any of such persons may be an officer or be employed or in which such person has a financial interest to buy

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from or sell to Chattooga County any article or thing of any kind whatsoever."
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section to be known as Section 10 to read as follows:
"Section 10. All purchases in excess of fifty ($50) dollars, including supplies, materials, equipment, road machinery, food and clothing, shall be made upon a sealed competitive bid, and to this end it shall be the duty of the said Board thereof to prepare quarterly an estimate of the county's needs and requirements covering the next quarter and have such estimate published in the official organ of the county, for which publication the legal rates of advertising shall be paid. The aforesaid estimate of said requirements shall be divided into commodity divisions, and bids shall be requested thereupon. Said advertisements shall state the date and place of the opening of said bids and the letting of said contract. All of said bids shall be received under seal and all bids received under seal shall not be opened until the specified time and place. At said time and place, said bids so received shall be opened, and thereafter filed for two years in the office of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for public inspection. The contract for said supplies, material, equipment, road machinery, food and clothing shall be purchased from said lowest bidder. Provided, that if, because of any loss, accident, emergency or cause not foreseen before the same arises, said county shall need to repair any road equipment or trucks, not at any time exceeding in cost two hundred fifty ($250) dollars, per truck, and one thousand ($1,000) dollars for heavy road equipment, the same may be repaired without advertising for bids for furnishing the same, but in every case, upon approval of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Chattooga County. The same shall be repaired as cheaply as possible under the circumstances and shall subsequently be approved by a majority of the Board."
Section 5. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 11 A in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 11 A to read as follows:
"Section 11 A. It shall be the duty of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Chattooga County to maintain an accurate running table of all property, material, supplies and equipment of the Chattooga County Public Works Camp, by an inventory itemizing losses of property and the sale and purchases of all property and the same shall be taken by a designated county employee or by' the members of the Board of Commissioners, and the Board shall submit a copy of the inventory each year to the first meeting of the Grand Jury; provided that the initial inventory shall be made by the Chairman of the Boa1d of Roads and Revenue of Chattooga County by April 15, 1955. It shall be the duty of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Chattooga County to have an annual audit made of all receipts and disbursements of and the financial condition of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Chattooga County by an independent auditing firm, a certified copy of which audit shall be presented annually to the first Grand Jury convening after said audit, and a summary of said audit report of the Board of Commissioners of

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Roads and Revenue shall be published immediately after the end of the term of such Grand Jury in the official organ of Chattooga County."
Section 6. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 12 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 12 to read as follows:
"Section 12. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that any member of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of said county, the Clerk of the Board or the Warden of the Public Works Camp, who shall knowingly violate any of the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Further, that should the said person be a member of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue, then upon the petition of any citizen of said county to the judge of the superior court of said county to declare the office of any member of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue vacant on account of the violation of any of the provisions of this Act, the same shall be done upon the fact of said violation being made to appear, after reasonable opportunity being afforded to such accused Board member to offer evidence in his own behalf, to be confronted by the witnesses against himself, to cross examine them, and to have and enjoy the right of trial by jury as afforded to citizens of this State when property rights are involved.
"Should an office of any of the members of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue be declared vacant in accordance with the foregoing, then it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of said county to hold a special election within thirty days to elect a successor to such person so removed, and such person so removed shall be ineligible for a period of four years thereafter from being elected a member of said Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of said County."
Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Davis of the 42nd offered the following amendment to the substitute:
By inserting before the last sentence in the language quoted as section 7 in section 1 of said bill, the following: "the highest of such bids submitted must be accepted".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, as amended, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute as amended.

HB 215. By Mr. Coxwell of Lee:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to provide as compensation for the treasurer of Lee County a salary of $700.00 per year, instead of the commissions heretofore allowed; and for other purposes.

Senator McBride of the lOth offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide as compensation for the treasurer of Lee County a salary of seven hundred dollars ($700) per year, instead of the commissions heretofore allowed by law," approved August 6, 1916 (Ga. L. 1916, p. 460), so as to increase the compensation of the treasurer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act entitled "An Act to provide as compensation for the treasurer of Lee County a salary of seven hundred ($700) per year, instead of the commissions heretofore allowed by law.", approved August 8, 1916 (Ga. L. 1916, p. 460) is hereby amended by striking the figure and words "seven hundred ($700)" from Section 1 and in lieu thereof inserting the figure and words "nine hundred ($900) ", so that Section 1, as amended, shall read:
"Section 1. The treasurer of Lee County shall receive as sole compensation for his services a salary of nine hundred dollars ($900) per annum, the same to be divided into four equal installments and to be paid quarterly by the board of commissioners of roads and revenue of Lee County from the funds of Lee County. The salary provided herein shall be in lieu of any and all commissions or other compensation to said officer for his services."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 233. By Mr. Clary of McDuffie:
A bill to repeal an act creating a commissioner of roads and revenues for McDuffie County; to create a three member board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, 'was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 224. By Mr. Murphey of Crawford:
A bill to provide that in certain counties the tax receiver shall receive one and one-fourth percent of the county wide school tax; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 189. By Messrs. Mauldin of Gordon, Campbell and Coke1 of Walker and Underwood of Bartow:
A bill to change the compensation of the sheriff of Gordon County from a fee basis to a salary basis; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 190. By Messrs. Underwood and Upshaw of Bartow:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to change the ordinary from the fee to the salary system in counties having a population of not less than 25,280 and not more than 25,300 inhabitants; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 191. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide a law department for Fulton County; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following general bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 39. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act to provide that the Secretary of State shall be the commissioner of securities of this state; and for other purposes by adding a new paragraph thereto authorizing the commissioner to waive the furnishing of certain information in a prospectus; and for other purposes.
Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that SB 39 be tabled.
On the motion to table, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.
SB 68. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act prohibiting the state of Georgia or any department thereof or any political subdivision thereof from employing in any agency of the state of Georgia or in any of its departments or political subdivisions any alien except where there is no qualified American citizen available so as to authorize the employment of certain aliens under certain conditions by institutions of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 68. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and Odom of Camden:
A bill to repeal an act creating a Georgia Turnpike Authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 86. By Senators Hollis of the 24th and Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend section 56-207 of the code of Georgia of 1933, relating to capital stock required of insurance companies so as to reduce the par value of the shares of such stock; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 102. By Senators Blalock of the 36th, Ponsell of the 5th, Zellner of the 22nd, and others:
A bill to amend the act relating to license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages, so as to provide the procedure by which it shall be determined whether malt beverages shall or shall not be sold in a county; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Blalock of the 36th asked unanimous consent that SB 102 be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

HB 71. By Messrs. Veal of Putnam, Key of Jasper and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to repeal an act relating to the description of fences and enclosures and relating to enclosures by ditches and trenches; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 86. By Mr. Harrison of Jeff Davis:
A resolution to authorize the Governor, acting on behalf of the state to convey to the City of Hazelhurst an unused part of a tract of land conveyed to the Commissioner of Agriculture for use as a farmers' market; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senater Journal, Atlanta, Georgia. Thursday, February 10, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at ten o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions.
3. Reports of standing committees. 4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com-
mittees. 5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions.
6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following
bills and resolutions of the House to wit:
HB 213. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and Willingham of Cobb: A bill to amend an act entitled, "The Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", setting forth the intention of the Legislature regarding casual and isolated sales; and for other purposes.
HB 443. By Messrs. Matthews and Stephens of Clarke: A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to establish a City Court in the County of Clarke; and for other purposes.
HB 444. By Messrs. Mackay, Rutland and McWhorter of DeKalb: A bill to amend an act so as to provide that coroners in certain counties

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shall receive a salary in lieu of the fees allowed by law; and for other purposes.

HB 445. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act to provide for a county planning and zoning commission in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.

HB 447. By Messrs. Hall, Scoggin and Wright of Floyd:
A bill to authorize the ordinary of counties having a certain population, to maintain microfilm records of newspaper the official organ of the county; and for other purposes.

HR 131. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and Willingham of Cobb:
A resolution to create the Georgia water law revision commission, to survey the water laws and problems of this state; and for other purposes.

SB 63. By Senator Ricketson of the 19th:
A bill to amend the act creating a commissioner of roads and revenues of Warren County; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 43. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend title 114 of the code of Georgia of 1933, which title relates to workmen's compensation; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 39. By Senator Richardson of the 13th:
A resolution to express gratitude and appreciation for services to the Western and Atlantic Railroad Committee; and for other purposes.

SR 41. By Senator Ursrey of the 54th:
A resolution asking coopetation of the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States in obtaining assistance to cotton growers of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 56. By Mr. Pickard of Muscogee:
A bill to repeal an act providing for the securing of a license from county authorities to sell fireworks; and for other purposes.

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The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 234. By Messrs. Watson of Dougherty, Gunter of Hall and others:
A bill to provide for the recording of affidavits showing facts affecting title to land; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment, as amended by the House, to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 158. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DaKalb:
A bill to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in DeKalb County for the purpose of ascertaining the form of government desired by the people of such county; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:

HB 13. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; to provide that the mayor and Board of Aldermen may classify businesses; and for other purposes.

HB 268. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to make comprehensive provision for an integrated tax administration for Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 325. By Messrs. Potts and Stripling of Coweta and Bodenhamer of Tift:
A bill to amend code section 32-908 relating to meetings of the County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

HB 354. By Messrs. Sanders, Holley and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly known as the "Hospitals Authority Law"; and for other purposes.

HB 362. By Messrs. Lokey of Fulton, Groover of Bibb and others: A bill to provide for pauper's affidavits in all trial courts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 367. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Roswell; and for other purposes.
HB 375. By Messrs. Blalock of Clayton, Scoggin of Floyd and others: A bill to express and effectuate the original intent of the General Assembly in enacting the intangible tax act of 1953, and for other purposes.

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HB 383. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Jesup; and for other purposes.

HB 384. By Messrs. Hall, Scoggin and Wright of Floyd: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter and municipal government for the City of Rome; and for other purposes.
HB 385. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb: A bill to amend an act revising, consolidating and superseding the several acts incorporating the Town of Austell; and for other purposes.
HB 386. By Messrs. Mincy and Frier of Ware: A bill to amend an act to provide a new charter for the City of Waycross; and for other purposes.

HB 389. By Mr. Harrell of Grady:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Cairo; and for other purposes.

HB 390. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to create the Clayton County Water Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 391. By Messrs. Blalock and Foster of Clayton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park; and for other purposes.
HB 401. By Messrs. Nilan, Pickard and Young of Muscogee:
. A bill to amend section 38-1501 of the code of Georgia pertaining to the
attendance of witnesses and the fees thereof; and for other purposes.
HB 404. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others: A bill to amend that act of the General Assembly entitled "Public Safety Department", by striking the words "Drivers License Bureau Supervisor with the rank and pay of Lieutenant"; and for other purposes.

HB 405. By Messrs. Parker of Appling, Harrison of Wayne and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to permit the use of baskets in the taking of rough fish in the waters of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 409. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act establishing a charter and incorporating the City of Bowman; and for other purposes.

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HB 414. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to consolidate, amend and supersede the several acts incorporating the Town of Wadley; and for other purposes.

HB 416. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend section 92-3109 of the code of Georgia, pertaining to deduction from gross income in computing net income for purposes of the Georgia income tax for depreciation; and for other purposes.

HB 417. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale:
A bill to provide for the permanent registration of voters of the City of Conyers; and for other purposes.

HB 425. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and Rowland of Johnson:
A bill to amend an act entitled in part an act to provide a uniform method of fixing, limiting and restricting the salary to be paid elective officials; and for other purposes.

HB 426. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties, the clerk of the Superior Court and other officers; and for other purposes.

HB 427. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna so as to change the tax rate; and for other purposes.

l-IB 429. By Mr. Matheson of Hart:

A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Hartwell; and for



other purposes.

HB 430. By Mr. Peacock of Dodge:

A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the City of Eastman; and for other purposes.

HB 431. By 1\ir. Mull of Fannin:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter and incorporating the City of McCaysville; and for other purposes.

HB 432. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to define the corporate limits in the territory known as the Forest Hills and Wheeler Heights area; and for other purposes.

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HB 433. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, to authorize the city council to improve the sidewalks of the city; and for other purposes.

HB 434. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to authorize the Board of Education of Athens to sell certain described property; and for other purposes.

HB 435. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke: A bill to grant a new charter to the City of Winterville; and for other purposes.
HB 436. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton: A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to provide for a budget in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.
HB 437. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton: A bill to fix the salaries of the judges of juvenile courts in counties of Georgia having a certain population; and for other purposes.
HB 438. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton: A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide in Fulton County a system for pensions and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education; and for other purposes.
HB 439. By Messrs. Duncan and Perkins of Carroll: A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to consolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector in the County of Carroll; and for other purposes.
HB 440. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke: A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens; and for other purposes.
HB 441. By Messrs. Matthews and Stephens of Clarke: A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens; so as to enlarge the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
HB 442. By Messrs. Matthews and Stephens of Clarke: A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens, so as to authorize the mayor and council to close that portion of Childs St. lying between Prince Ave., and Meigs St., and for other purposes.
The following bills and/or resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

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SB 120. By Senator Richardson of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Oglethorpe so as to provide that the mayor and council shall elect the clerk and treasurer of said city and establish the compensation for such officer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Municipal Government:

SB 121. By Senator Parker of the 20th:
A bill to provide that all employees of this State shall be employed at a salary based on an eight (8) hour day, forty hour week and/or time and one-half time for overtime; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance:

SB 122. By Senator Lambert of the 28th:
A bill to be entitled an act to provide for a clerk of the board of commissioners of roads and revenue of Putnam County; to provide a salary and to provide the duties of said clerk; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 13. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; to provide that the mayor and board of aldermen may classify businesses; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 213. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and Willingham of Tift:
A bill to amend an act entitled, "the Georgia retailers' and consumers' sales and use tax", setting for the intention of the legislature regarding casual and isolated sales; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance:

HB 268. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to make comprehensive provisions for an integrated tax administration for Georgia"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 325. By Messrs. Potts and Stripling of Coweta and Bodenhamer of Tift:
A bill to amend code section 32-908 relating to meetings of the county board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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HB 354. By Messrs. Sanders, Holley and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly known as the "hospitals authority law"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.

HB 362. By Messrs. Lokey of Fulton, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to provide for pauper's affidavits in all trial courts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 367. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Roswell; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 375. By Messrs. Blalock of Clayton, Scoggin of Floyd and others:
A bill to express and effectuate the original intent of the General Assembly in enacting the intangible tax act of 1953; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 383. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Jesup; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 384. By Messrs. Hall, Scoggin and Wright of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter and municipal government for the City of Rome; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 385. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act revising, consolidating and superseding the several acts incorporating the Town of Austell; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 386. By Messrs. Mincy and Frier of Ware:
A bill to amend an act to provide a new charter for the City of Waycross; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 389. By Mr. Harrell of Grady:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Cairo; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 390. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to create the Clayton County Water Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 391. By Messrs. Blalock and Foster of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government:

HB 401. By Messrs. Nilan, Pickard and Young of Muscogee:
A bill to amend section 38-1501 of the code of Georgia pertaining to the attendance of witnesses and the fees therefor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 404. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to amend that act of the general assembly entitled "public safety department", by striking the words "drivers license bureau supervisor with the rank and pay of lieutenant"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 405. By Messrs. Parker of Appling, Harrison of Wayne and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to permit the use of baskets in the taking of rough fish in the waters of Georgia;" and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.

HB 409. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act establishing a charter and incorporating the City of Bowman; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 414. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to consolidate, amend and supersede the several acts incorporating the Town of Wadley"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 416. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend section 92-3109 of the code of Georgia, pertaining to deduction from gross income in computing net income for purposes of the Georgia income tax for depreciation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 417. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale:
A bill to provide for the permanent registration of voters of the City of Conyers; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 425. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and Rowland of Johnson:
A bill to amend an act entitled in part "an act to provide a uniform method of fixing, limiting and restricting the salary to be paid elective officials"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 426. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties, the clerk of the superior court and other officers; and for other purposes.
RefelTed to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 427. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new cha1ter for the City of Smyrna so as to change the tax rate; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 429. By Mr. Matheson of Hart:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Hartwell; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 430. By Mr. Peacock of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the City of Eastman; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 431. By Mr. Mull of Fannin:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter and incorporating the City of McCaysville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 432. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to define the corporate limits in the territory known as the Forest Hills and Wheeler Heights area; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 433. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, to authorize the city council to improve the sidewalks of the city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 434. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to authorize the board of education of Athens to sell certain described property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 435. By Messrs. Stephens of Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to grant a new charter to the City of Winterville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 436. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to provide for a budget in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 437. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to fix the salaries of the judges of juvenile courts in counties of Georgia having a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 438. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide in Fulton County a system for pensions and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 439. By Messrs. Duncan and Perkins of Carroll:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to consolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector in the County of Carroll; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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HB 440. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 441. By Messrs. Matthews and Stephens of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens; so as to enlarge the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 442. By Messrs. Matthews and Stephens of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens, so as to authorize the mayor and council to close that portion of Childs Street lying between Prince Avenue and Meigs Street; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 443. By Messrs. Matthews and Stephens of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to establish a city court in the County of Clarke; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 444. By Messrs. Mackay, Rutland and McWhorter of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide that coroners in certain counties shall receive a salary in lieu of the fees allowed by law; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 445. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act to provide for a county planning and zoning commission in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 447. By Messrs. Hall, Scoggin and Wright of Floyd:
A bill to authorize the ordinary of counties having a certain population, to maintain microfilm records of newspaper the official organ of the county; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
HR 131. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and Willingham of Cobb: A resolution to create the Georgia water law revision commission, to

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survey the water laws and problems in this state; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.

Mr. Morrison of the 15th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 240. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted,
Morrison of 15th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Ayers of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Public Health had had under consideration the following
bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 148. Do Pass.
HB 161. Do Pass.
HB 184. Do Pass as amended. Respectfully submitted,
Ayers of 31st District,
Chairman.

Mr. Shurling of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture had had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 113. Do Not Pass.
HB 392. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Shurling of 21st District,
Chairman.

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Mr. Davis of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary had had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 93. Do Pass. SB 91. Do Pass. HB 366. Do Pass. SB 76. Do Pass. HB 368. Do Pass. SB 105. Do Pass. HB 12. Do Pass. HB 15. Do Pass. HB 320. Do Pass. SB 107. Do Pass. SB 103. Do Pass. HB 387. Do Pass. HB 381. Do Pass. HB 293. Do Pass. HB 294. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Davis of 42nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Dews of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, has submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under considera-
tion the following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 4. Do Pass.
HR 37. Do Pass.
HB 122. Do Pass.
HB 128. Do Pass.
HB 131. Do Pass.

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HB 193. Do Pass. HB 253. Do Pass. HB 254. Do Pass. HB 257. Do Pass. HB 273. Do Pass. HB 287. Do Pass. HB 332. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Dews of 9th District, Chairman.

Mr. Garrett of the 53rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 79. Do Pass.
HB 214. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Garrett of 53rd District,
Chairman.

Mr. McBride of the lOth District, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Temperance has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 116. Do Pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
McBride of lOth District,
Chairman.

February lOth

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 68. SB 77. SB 86. SB 87. SB 90.
SB 102. Respectfully submitted, Parker of the 20th District, Chairman.

February lOth

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor:
SB 5. SB 62.
SB 28. SB 40.
SR 19. Respectfully submitted, Parker of the 20th District, Chairman.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time:

SB 76. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend code sections 26-301 and 26-302 of the code of Georgia of 1933 so as to provide that infants under the age of fifteen years shall not be considered or found guilty of any crime or misdemeanor

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but shall be treated in accordance with the provisions of the juvenile court act; and for other purposes.

SB 79. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend the act entitled in part "an act to provide a uniform method of fixing, limiting and restricting the salary, allowance and travel expense to be paid elected officials, etc.", by amending section 4 of said act to provide for the payment of certain other necessary expense of the commissioner of labor; and for other purposes.

SB 91. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act relating to use of voting machines by striking the words "having a population of 300,000 inhabitants or more according to the last or any future Federal Census" wherever they appear in said act; and for other purposes.

SB 93. By Senator Harrison of the 17th:
A bill to repeal sections 49-609 and 49-610 of the code of Georgia of 1933 as amended which provides means whereby restorations to sanity and capacity may be established by judgment of the court of ordinary, so as to provide for a certificate of restoration to sanity by the superintendent of the Milledgeville State Hospital; and for other purposes.

SB 107. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act of Georgia laws of 1952, page 457, pertaining to examination and registration of architects; and for other purposes.

HB 4. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A bill to provide for the hours of holding elections in certain counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 122. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act relating to additional duties of clerks of the superior court in counties of not less than 55,000 and not more than 62,000; and for other purposes.
HB 128. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to require jury commissioners in counties having a population of not less than 22,800 and not more than 23,200 to place all tickets containing the names of traverse jurors in one box for the use of superior courts in said counties; and for other purposes.
HB 131. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act to increase the compensation of the treasurer of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
HB 148. By 1\lessrs. Harrison of Wayne and Mincey of Ware:
A bill to amend an act relating to a salary term and the office of

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joint-secretary, expenses of board meetings, clerks and employees, time and place of meetings, so as to provide that expense vouchers shall in each case be itemized, approved by the chairman of each respective board, or an expense voucher of the Georgia state board of funeral services, etc.; and for other purposes.

HE 161. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to provide for the continued existence of the Richmond County department of health; and for other purposes.

HE 184. By Messrs. Mincy of Ware and Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to regulate the sale of funeral merchandise and funeral services upon a "prepayment plan"; and for other purposes.

HE 193. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HE 214. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act entitled "the Georgia retailers' and consumers' sales and use tax act", so as to provide that contractors shall be deemed to be consumers under this act and liable for sales and use tax on all tangible personal property used in fulfilling a contract; and for other purposes.

HE 240. By Mr. Drinkard of Lincoln:
A bill to ratify, approve and confirm the executive order of the Governor dated August 10, 1954, suspending the collection of all annual license fees for operation of each motor bus used as a carrier for hire; and for other purposes.

HE 253. By Messrs. Bentley, Reed and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the establishment of sewage districts in Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HE 254. By Messrs. Bentley, Willingham and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the establishment of fire prevention districts in Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HE 257. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Washington County; and for other purposes.

HE 273. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to consolidate the office of tax receiver and the office of tax collector of Dougherty County into

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the one office of tax commissioner of Dougherty County; and for other purposes.

HB 287. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson:
A bill to provide that the tax collector in all counties of this State having a population of not more than 9,950 and not less than 9,800, shall be paid from ad valorem school tax collected for the county board of education, a commission of three and one-half per cent of the net amount collected by him; and for other purposes.

HB 293. By Mr. Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to establish the city court of LaGrange; and for other purposes.

HB 294. By Mr. Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to establish the city court of LaGrange; to provide for the appointment of a judge and other officers thereof and to define their powers and duties; and for other purposes.

HB 320. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act creating and establishing the municipal court of Savannah; and for other purposes.

HB 332. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to provide for a contingent expense allowance for the chairman and members of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Spalding County; and for other purposes.

HB 366. By Messrs. Hall, Wright and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties, the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 368. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the fee system in the superior court of the Atlanta judicial circuit, by creating the positions of trial assistant solicitors-general; and for other purposes.

HB 381. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill to provide for the holding of four terms each year, of Washington superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 387. By Mr. Peacock of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Eastman; and for other purposes.

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HB 392. By Mr. Key of Jasper:
A bill to amend an act relative to keeping livestock from running at large or straying; and for other purposes.

HR 37. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson: A resolution authorizing the abandonment of certain property in Jefferson County; and for other purposes.
Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:
HB 35. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to place the sheriff, the superior court and the ordinary of Dougherty County on a salary basis; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.
Senator Page of the 1st asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Municipal Government, read the second time and recommitted :
HB 188. By Mr. H. Smith of Fulton: A bill to amend the uniform act regulating traffic on highways, so as to authorize the governing authorities of cities to adopt ordinances regulating traffic within the corporate limits of such cities; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.
Senator Turner of the 34th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Insurance, read the second time and recommitted:
SB 99. By Senators Turner of the 34th and Harper of the 26th: A bill to amend section 56-224 of the code of Georgia relating to authorized investments by insurance companies, so as to authorize additional investments for insurance companies; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.
Senator Turner of the 34th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Insurance read the second time and recommitted:

SB 100. By Senators Turner of the 34th and Harper of the 26th:
A bill to amend section 56-226 of the code of Georgia relating to investment by insurance companies in securities of a single company or indi-

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vidual, so as to change the restrictions relations to such investment; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Turner of the 34th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Insurance, read the second time and recommitted:

SB 101. By Senators Turner of the 34th and Harper of the 26th:
A bill to amend the act authorizing insurance companies doing business by virtue of the laws of the state of Georgia to acquire and hold real property for renting and leasing purposes, so as to change the terms and conditions relative to investments of real estate; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.
Senator Garrett of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Finance, read the second time, and recommitted:
HB 151. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb and Kennedy of Turner:
A bill to regulate certain loans of $2,500.00 or less to be known as the Georgia industrial loan act; to provide for license and define the persons who may operate thereunder; to provide exemptions therefrom; to create the office of Georgia Industrial Loan Commissioner; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.
Senator Dean of the 40th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Mines and Mining, read the second time and recommitted :
HB 403. By Messrs. Hayes of Coffee, Henderson of Atkinson, Moorman of Lanier and Cocke of Terrell : A bill to create a division in the office of the secretary of state, to be known as the Georgia state museum of science and industry; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on State of the Republic, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 146. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton: A bill to amend the intangible property tax act, so as to require the

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intangible tax on long term notes secured by real estate, etc.; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Turner of the 34th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Municipal Government, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 17. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; to provide that the mayor and board of aldermen shall have full power and authority and they may provide by ordinance for the assessment, levy and collection of an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property, etc.; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Turner of the 34th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Municipal Government, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 348. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; to provide that the mayor and board of aldermen shall provide by ordinance for the assessment and collection of an annual ad valorem tax at the millage rate recommended by the board of education; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 234. By Messrs. Watson of Dougherty, Gunter of Hall, Bolton of Spalding, Coker of Walker and others :
A bill to provide for the recording of affidavits showing facts affecting title to land; to provide for the admissibility of such affidavits in evidence; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate insist on its position in substituting HB 234 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

The motion prevailed and the president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate: Senators Hollis of the 24th, Page of the 1st and Davis of the 42nd.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House amendments thereto:

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SB 32. By Senator Matthews of the 47th:
A bill to regulate the opening date of tobacco auction sales within this state; to provide for a minimum length of selling seasons; and for other purposes.

The House amendments were as follows:
By Messrs. Dean of Bacon and Gillis of Treutlen: Amend SB 32 by adding a new sentence at the end of the section to read as follows: "Provided, however, said members shall not receive per diem to exceed 7 days per year."
Senator Matthews of the 47th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.
On the motion the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.
By Mr. Allen of Bulloch: Amend SB 32 by striking Section IX in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Section IX. The maximum rate of sales at such warehouses shall not exceed four hundred fifty (450) baskets during any one hour, nor shall the rate of sales exceed four hundred fifty (450) baskets per hour."
Senator Matthews of the 47th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.
On the motion, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.
The Committee on Agriculture No. I offered the following amendment: Amend SB 32 by inserting in section 2, line 5, after the word "license" and before the word "shall" the word "fee" and insert in line 5 after the word "be" and before the word "for" the "ten dollars" and amend the caption by inserting after the word "a" in line three words "license and" and the word "fee" in the third line after the word "license" and before the word "to".
Senator Matthews of the 47th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.
On the motion, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.
The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 43. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to amend title 114 of the code of Georgia of 1933, as amended,

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which title relates to workmen's compensation; relating to the amount, computation and payment of compensation; relating to medical attention and physical examinations; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
Amend SB 43 by changing the word "first" to "last" in third line of section 4 of said bill.

Senator Neel of the 7th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

The following uncontested local bills were read the third time and put upon their passage :

SB 92. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act repealing all laws passed incorporating the City of Manchester, to provide for incorporating said city under the name of College Park, to prescribe its limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 108. By Senator Florence of the 39th:
A bill to amend the act creating a three member board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Douglas County so as to provide for the chairman to devote full time to the duties of his office; and for other purposes.

The repo1t of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 112. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park approved December 16, 1895 so as to provide for four wards; to provide for eight councilmen; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 73. By Senator Lovett of the 16th:
A bill to amend the act creating a new charter for the City of Dublin so as to establish a water, light and gas commission; and for other purposes.

Senator Lovett of the 16th offered the following amendments: Amend SB 73 by striking the "comma" at the end of line 9 of section 1, subsection 30 (b) and inserting in lieu thereof a "period".
The amendment was adopted. Amend SB 73 by striking the following from section 1, subsection 30 (b), "but all other contracts shall be subject to approval by the mayor and aldermen", said word appearing in line 10 and 11 of said section.
The amendment was adopted. Amend SB 73 by adding the following to section 1 after subsection 30 (a) : "The persons so elected shall take office and enter upon the duties of their office at the same time as mayor and aldermen of said city in January, 1956."
The amendment was adopted. Amend SB 73 by inserting the words "and sewerage" after the word "water" in line 2 of section 1, subsection 30 (b) and by changing the
word "system" to read "systems" in said line 2 of said section 1, subsection 30 (b) .
The amendment was adopted. Amend SB 73 by further adding after the comma following the word "water" in line 3 of section 1, subsection 30 (b) the word "sewerage" followed by a comma.
The amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

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SB 115. By Senator Raulerson of the 46th:
A bill to amend the act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues in and for the County of Pierce; to appoint the members of said hoard; to provide for the appointment of a clerk of said board; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the hill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The hill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 97. By Senator Ricketson of the 19th:
A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the Cicy of Warrenton in lieu of the town of Warrenton, so as to correct the inaccuracies in the amendment of February 25, 1949 extending the territorial limits of the City of Warrenton; and for other pu1poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 109. By Senator Lovett of the 16th:
A bill to provide that all counties in the state of Georgia having a population of not less than 83,100 and not more than 33,210 acco1ding to the 1950 census or any future census, the commissioners of roads and revenue or other governing authority of such counties shall pay the actual eost for furnishing food to prisoners in lieu of paying fees to the sheriff or his appointed jailer; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes we1e 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 110. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the charter for the city of Atlanta so as to authorize one-half of the tax realized flom the tax authorized by Section 1 of the amendment to the charter approved February 1, 1961 realized during the year 1955 and succeeding four years shall be used only for improventents of the zoo in Grant Park; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 94. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to authorize the governing authorities of cities having a population of more than 300,000, according to the last or any future Federal decennial census, to regulate barber shops and beauty parlors; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SR 34. By Senator Morrison of the 15th:
A resolution authorizing and directing the state librarian to furnish to the superior court of Montgomery County certain volumes of law books; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SR 29. By Senator Neel of the 7th:
A resolution to furnish to the law library of Thomas County, without cost to said county, certain law books; and for other purposes.

The Committee on General Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the State Librarian to furnish to the Law Library of Thomas County, without cost to said County, certain Law Books, and for other Purposes.
WHEREAS, a County Law Library has been established in Thomas County for the use of the Judges, Solicitors and Officers of the various Courts of said County, and
WHEREAS, said Library is in need of a set of the Reports of the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Court of Appeals Georgia, and is also in need of a Code of Georgia, and

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WHEREAS, the business of the Courts in said County is hampered and delayed because of the lack of the foregoing;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia that the State Librarian be authorized and directed to furnish to the Law Library of Thomas County the following Law Books:
Volumes 1 through 210, inclusive of the Reports of the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia.
Volumes 1 through 90, inclusive, of the Reports of the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, if for any reason the State Librarian cannot furnish the above Books, the Governor of the State of Georgia is hereby authorized to draw his warrant upon the State Treasury for the amount required for said Books, provided Funds are. available for the purpose.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

SB 105. By Senators Raulerson of the 46th, Ponsell of the 5th and Strickland of the 3rd:
A bill to amend the act which provided a salary for the solicitorgeneral of the Waycross Judicial Circuit so as to provide for an increase in the compensation of the solicitor-general; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following general bills and resolutions were read the third time and put upon their passage:
SB 78. By Senator Neel of the 7th:
A bill to amend the act providing a complete and comprehensive vital statistics law for Georgia so as to provide that the residence of the foster parents shall be inserted on the substitute birth certificate in place of the actual place of birth of the adopted person; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Public Health offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved March 8, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 286) , which provided a complete and comprehensive Vital Statistics Law for Georgia, as amended by an Act approved February 19, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 140), so as to provide that the residence of the foster parents may, at the option of the adoptive parents, be inserted on the substitute birth eertificate in place of the actual place of birth of the adopted person; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act approved Mareh 8, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 238) which provided a complete and comprehensive Vital Statistics Law for Georgia, as amended by an Act approved February 19, 1953 (Ga. L 1958, p. 140) is hereby amended by inserting immediately following sentence 2 of Section 10 of said Act a new sentence to read: "At the option of the adoptive parents the plaee of birth may be shown as the true place of birth, or, as the reside:nee of the parents as of the date of the birth of the child, if the adoptive parents were bona fide residents of the State of Georgia on the date of birth!', and by inserting immedi ately following sentenee 5 of Section 10 a new sentence to read: "If the county of residence of the adoptive parents is used as the place of birth, the substitute certificate shall be sent to that county and the original county eertificate recalled without a eop:r of the substitute cerifieate being filed in lieu thereof.", so that Section 10 when so amended shall read as follows:
"Section 10. Adoptions. In case of adoption it shall be the duty of the clerk of the supetior court to forward by the fifteenth of the following month to the Division of Vital Statistics of the Georgia Department of Public Health a Certificate of Adoption on a form which shall be prescribed by the State Board of Health, in lieu of the adoption papers. The Division upon reeeipt of the Certificate of Adoption and upon request of the adopting parents shall prepare a substitute eertificate, if the birth oecurred in the State of Georgia, on a form prescribed by the State Board of Health in the name of the adopted person naming the true date of birth and sex of said adopted person and statistical pa1'ticulars and names of the foster parents in plaee of natural parents. At the option of the adoptive parents the place of birth may be shown as the true place of birth, or, as the residence of the parents as nf the date of the birth of the child, if the adoptive parents were bona fide residents of the State of Georgia on the date of birth. The Division shall make a substitute birth certificate if furnished with a Certificate of Adoption for an:r birth cet'tifieate in its custody. If no birth certificate is found to be on file for the adopted person and if such person was born in the State of Georgia, a delayed birth certificate shall be executed accordin,g to the pro. visions of Section 23. The Division of Vital Statistics shall send a copy of the substitute record to the official responsible for the llllil.intenance of county and/or city vital statistics records and such official shall substitute said substitute record for the certificate on file in his offiee. If the county of residence of the adoptive

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parents is used as the place of birth, the substitute certificate shall be sent to that county and the original county certificate recalled without a copy of the substitute certificate being filed in lieu thereof. The copies of the original county birth record shall then be forwarded to the Division of Vital Statistics to be sealed with the original record in the files of the Division of Vital Statistics. Such sealed records may be opened by the Division of Vital Statistics only upon demand of the adopted person, if of age, or by order of a coutt of competent jurisdiction. Upon receipt of a certified copy of a court order of annulment of adoption, the Division of Vital Statistics shall restore the original certificate to its original place in the files.
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 106. By Senators Morrison of the 15th, Seagraves of the 30th, Raulerson of the 46th and others:
A bill governing and regulating the use of the public roads and highways of this state, according to recommendations of the highway transport committee of the American association of state highway officials and the United States bureau of public roads; to provide for weights of loads; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 10. By Senator Hollis of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act authorizing the chartering and empowering of corporations, so as to remove the necessity for the publication of matters relative to certain corporations; and for other purposes.
Senator Hollis of the 24th offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled, "An Act authorizing the chartering and empowering of corporations, and amending, re-

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vising and perfecting the present corporation laws of the State; to repeal
Section 22-808 of the Code of Georgia of 1983, as amended hr' an Act
approved March 15, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 108-D, and to repeal said last mentioned Act) and to insert a new section in lieu thereof; and for other purposes.", approved January liB, 1938 (Ga. L. 198'1-38, Ex. Sass., p. 214), as amended, so as to dispense with the necessity of filing an affidavit of the publisher relative to the publication of the application; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR-
GIA:
Section 1. An Act entitled, "An Act authorizing the chartering and empowering of corporations, and amending, revising and perfecting the present corporation laws of the State; to repeal Section 22-808 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended by an Act approved March 15, 1935, (Ga. L. 1935, p. 108-9, and to repeal said last mentioned Act) and to insert a new section in lieu thereof; and for other purposes!', approved January 28, 1938 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 214), as amended, is hereby amended by striking in its entirety Section 8 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section S to read as follows:
"Section 8. The applicants :for the charter shall thereupon file said petition or declaration with the Order of the Judge thereon in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county in which the principal office o:f the corporation is located and shall concurrently therewith deposit with and pay to said Clerk the fees of said Clerk for his services in said case, to-wit:
Fifteen cents per 100 words for recording the charter and Five ($5.00) Dollars for other services required of the Clerk in connection with the application for the charter. Said application with the order of the Judge thereon shall be published once a week for four weeks in a newspaper having general circulation and whose principal place of business is in the county as of the date of filing of said petition. First of said advertisements shall appear within one week after the filing of the application or petition for charter unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Provided, however, it shall not be necessary that any or all of the advertisements appear before the petition is granted and filed by the Clerk.
Advertisements for dissolution of charters shall he published in the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are published."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 82, nays 0.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the hill, was agreed to by substitute.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, na,-s 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 89. By Senators Overby of the 33rd, Waters of the 41st, Millican of the 52nd and others :
A bill to prohibit the throwing or depositing of trash, garbage or other substance upon the public roads or public property of this state; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 116. By Senators McBride of the lOth and Harrison of the 17th:
A bill to make it unlawful for any person to employ in any capacity whatsoever a person under eighteen years of age in any place where liquor, beer, wine or alcoholic beverages of any kind are sold or offered for sale exclusively; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Temperance offered the following substitute:
To be entitled an Act to make it unlawful for any person to employ in any capacity whatsoever a person under eighteen years of age in any liquor store or bar, restaurant or other place where alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises; to provide a penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Sec. 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to employ in any capacity whatsoever a person under eighteen years of age in any liquor store or bar, restaurant or other place where alcoholic beverages are sold, or offered for sale, for consumption on the premises.
Sec. 2. Any person violating the provisions of Section 1 of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
Sec. 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 37, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 81. By Senator Hollis of the 24th:
A bill to provide for the gift of securities to minors, to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee on General Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 81 by adding a new section to be appropriately numbered and to read as follows:
"This act shall not be construed to apply to securities received by a minor by bequest or inheritance, but shall apply only to inter vivos gifts."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 88. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to repeal section 44-303 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relating to suspension of the return of fugitives from justice under prosecution in this state; to amend an act known as the "uniform criminal extradition act by providing that the Governor may in his discretion surrender such fugitives in certain instances and under certain conditions; to amend section 5 of said act by correcting typographical error; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 10. By Mr. Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to the admission to the bar of this state without examination of persons licensed to practice law in a foreign state or the District of Columbia, etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 142. By Mr. Fowler of Tift:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to prevent the spread of hog cholera;" and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 142 by adding the word "Georgia Poultry Improvement Association, Inc.", after the word "agriculture" in Section 2.

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 159. By Messrs. Floyd and Weems of Chattooga, Campbell and Coker of Walker, Gross of Stephens and Love of Catoosa:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a new judicial circuit for the state of Georgia to be called the Lookout Judicial Circuit;" and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 170. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and H. Smith of Fulton and others:
A bill to provide that all persons seeking to obtain license tags for vehicles, as defined herein, shall first present affidavit as a part of such application.

The Committee on Motor Vehicles offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 170 by striking Section 7 and inserting a new Section 7 reading as follows:
"In lieu of presenting the affidavits as hereinbefore provided, all persons, firms and corporations who are required to file annual property tax returns with the State Revenue Commissioner shall include in such property tax return to the State Revenue Commissioner a list of all vehicles used or domicled in this State on January 1st of that year and shall, prior to obtaining license tags for such vehicles for the following year file with the State Revenue Commissioner an affidavit that all

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taxes for the preceding year on such vehicles have been paid, and said Commissioner shall issue to each such corporation a certificate for the purchase of motor vehicle license tags for the current year. In lieu of presenting the affidavits as hereinbefore provides, all persons, firms or corporations who are required to make application to the Georgia Public Service Commission for registration of motor vehicles, shall, prior to obtaining license tags for such vehicles for the following year, present an affidavit that the tax lawfully required for the preceding year on such vehicles has been paid."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
Further amend HB 170 by striking from the caption the words "or who are registered with the Public Service Commission" and by adding after the words "during the previous year," the words "to provide that persons and corporations who are required to make application to the Georgia Public Service Commission for registration of motor vehicles, shall, prior to obtaining tags therefor, present an affidavit that the tax lawfully required for the preceding year on such vehicles has been paid".
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
Amend HB 170 by adding a new Section to be known as Section 6 A reading as follows:
SECTION 6 A.
Applications for registration, including the affidavits hereinbefore referred to covering all license tags that will be purchased at the State Capitol shall be handled in the same manner as provided in Section 6.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 194. By Messrs. Mallory and Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to repeal an act relating to the control, purchase, sale and use of explosives; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 205. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and Scoggin of Floyd:

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 239. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act establishing the city court of Albany; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

HB 260. By Messrs. Turk of Wilcox, Groover of Bibb, Short of Colquitt, Freeman of Monroe, Goodson of Heard and Allen of Bulloch:
A bill to amend an act relating to the admissibility of evidence; to provide that no evidence procured as the result of an unlawful search, seizure or arrest shall be admissible in evidence for any purpose; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that HB 260 be postponed until February 14th and the motion prevailed.

HB 324. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb, Rowland of Johnson, Roughton of Washington and Musgrove of Clinch:
A bill to amend an act known as the "unemployment compensation law" by extending coverage to employers with four or more employees, etc.; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that HB 324 be postponed until February 14th and the motion prevailed.

HB 307. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mauldin of Gordon:
A bill to amend an act known as the "non-profit medical service act of 1950", so as to provide that the definition of "medical services" shall include doctors of dental surgery; to provide that the definition of "participating physician" shall include a licensed dental surgeon; and for other purposes.

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Senator Harrison of the 17th moved that BB 807 he postponed until February 14th and the motion prevailed.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until ten o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Friday, February 11, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at ten o'clock and was called to order by the president.
Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.
Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions. 3. Reports of standing committees. 4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported. 5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions.
The consent was granted.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:
HB 107. By Mr. Stephens of Clarke: A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly, providing how dower may be barred by a sale by an administration; and for other purposes.
HB 108. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke: A bill to provide that the right of a widow or minor child to a year's support from the estate of a decedent shall be barred by a sale by an administrator; and for other purposes.

HB 109. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide that the right of a widow to a year's support shall be defeated by the death or remarriage of said widow prior to the setting apart of such year's support; and for other purposes.

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HB 110. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend section 110-1001 of the code of Georgia of 1933, concerning the dormancy of judgments by providing for the filing and recording of written notices; and for other purposes.

HB 280. By Messrs. Scoggin of Floyd, Campbell of Walker and others:
A bill to amend an act which provides for retirement benefits for the ordinaries of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 281. By Messrs. Nightingale of Glynn, Wright of Floyd and others:
A bill to amend section 38-1201 of the code relating to discovery at law, to provide that discovery at law may be had from defendants; in fi. fa. as to the property from which executions may be satisfied; and for other purposes.

HB 379. By Messrs. Kilgore and Kelley of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Suwanee; and for other purposes.

HB 454. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of comm1sswner of roads and revenues of Rockdale County; and for other purposes.

HB 455. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale:
A bill to place the sheriff, the ordinary and the clerk of the Superior Court of Rockdale County on a salary; and for other purposes.

HB 456. By Messrs. Houston and King of Whitfield:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Dalton, with respect to the Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 469. By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin:
A bill to create the office of commiSSioner of roads and revenues of the County of Lumpkin; and for other purposes.

HB 471. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide for the merger of the existing independent school system of the mayor and council of the City of Athens; and for other purposes.

HB 472. By Messrs. Palmer and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide for a county board of commissioners for the County of Mitchell; and for other purposes.

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HB 474. By Messrs. Scoggin, Hall and Wright of Floyd:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An Act to establish a City Court in the County of Floyd"; and for other purposes.

HB 475. By Mr. Russell of Barrow:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Barrow County; and for other purposes.

HB 476. By Messrs. Mincy and Frier of Ware:
A bill to create the Waycross and Ware County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

SR 23. By Senator Florence of the 39th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election for members of the Board of Education of Douglas County by the people; and for other purposes.

SR 20. By Senator Dews of the 9th:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the division of Calhoun County into five school districts; and for other purposes.

SB 34. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act to limit and regulate the collecting of taxes by municipal authorities, and for other purposes.

SB 47. By Senator Harden of the 27th and others:
A bill to place the solicitor General in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit on a salary basis; and for other purposes.

HB 477. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Gainesville Retirement Fund", and for other purposes.

HB 478. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Dougherty County; and for other purposes.

HB 479. By Mr. Ray of Warren:
A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Warrenton; and for other purposes.

HB 480. By Messrs. Chambers, Sanders and Holley of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act to change from the fee to the salary system certain officers in counties of a certain population; and for other purposes.

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HB 481. By Messrs. Sognier, Cheatham, and Eyler of Chatham:
A bill to authorize the establishment in certain counties and municipalities of a commission to be named the Local government Improvement Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 483. By Messrs. Register and Mathis of Lowndes:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Lowndes County; and for other purposes.

HB 484. By Messrs. Kelly and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to authorize the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County to establish restricted zones and districts; and for other purposes.

HB 485. By Mr. Hardaway of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act to provide for the pay of the county treasurer of Meriwether County; and for other purposes.

HB 488. By Mr. Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act to create a board of commissioners for Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

HB 489. By Mr. Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act to establish the City Court of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

HB 493. By Messrs. Tanner and Hayes of Coffee:
A bill to provide for the fixing of the term of office of the superintendent of schools of Coffee County; and for other purposes.

HB 496. By Messrs. Mackay, McWhorter and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain counties may charge for inspections, require permits, and provide rules and regulations for the installation of heating and air-conditioning in said counties; and for other purposes.

HB 497. By Messrs. Mackay, McWhorter and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain counties may charge for inspections, require permits and provide rules and regulations for the installation of plumbing; and for other purposes.

HB 498. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to codify all former acts relating to and dealing with the municipal court of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

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HB 500. By Mr. McKenna of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act providing for the use of voting machines in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HR 21. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to enact laws creating a Civil Service Commission for Bibb County; and for other purposes.

HR 24. By Mr. Henderson of Atkinson:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to enable the County of Atkinson to issue refunding bonds without a vote of the people; and for other purposes.

HR 28. By Mr. Kennedy of Turner:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the City of Ashburn to levy a tax for the purpose of creating a fund to be used in promoting and encouraging the location of industries in said city; and for other purposes.

HR 32. By Mr. Jordan of Wheeler:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Wheeler County by the people; and for other purposes.

HR 61. By Mr. Ramsey of Effingham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Effingham County by the people; and for other purposes.

HR 66. By Mr. Clary of McDuffie:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of McDuffie County by the people; and for other purposes.

HR 70. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may grant to the governing authority of Chatham County the right to provide for the construction and maintenance of streets; and for other purposes.

HR 77. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution by which the homestead tax exemption authorized therein would not apply to any tax levied by Muscogee County for the purpose of fire protection; and for other purposes.

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HR 78. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution for as to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Dougherty County; and for other purposes.

HR 82. By Messrs. Chambers, Sanders, and Holley of Richmond:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relative to the districting of counties, so as to change the area of Richmond County; and for other purposes.

HR 119. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish certain law books to the Superior Court of Liberty County; and for other purposes.

HR 137. By Mr. Moorman of Lanier:
A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish certain books to the Clerk of the Superior Court of Lanier County; and for other purposes.

HR 138. By Mr. Moorman of Lanier:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain law books to the ordinary of Ianier county; and for other purposes.

HR 139. By Mr. Parker of Appling:
A resolution to provide the Court of Ordinary of Appling County with certain law books; and for other purposes.

HR 135. By Messrs. Fowler of Douglas and Groover of Bibb:
A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention for the purpose of submission of an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide an alternative method of amending the Constitution, and for other purposes.

HR 175. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution memorializing the Georgia Delegation in Congress to support the Bricker amendment; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to wit:

HB 355. By Messrs. Floyd and Weems of Chattooga:
A bill to amend an act relating to the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Chattooga County; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to wit:

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HB 263. By Mr. Turk of Wilcox: A bill to incorporate the City of Abbeville; and for other purposes.

HB 28. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to provide for the compensation of the clerk of the Superior Court and the sheriff of Liberty County; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were read the first time and referred to committees:

HB 107. By Mr. Stephens of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly, providing how dower may be barred by a sale by an administrator; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 108. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide that the right of a widow or minor child to a year's support from the estate of a decedent shall be barred by a sale by an administrator, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 109. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide that the right of a widow to a year's support shall be defeated by the death or remarriage of said widow prior to the setting apart of such year's support, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 110. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend section 110-1001 of the code of Georgia of 1933, concerning the dormancy of judgments by providing for the filing and recording of written notices, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 280. By Messrs. Scoggin of Floyd, Campbell of Walker and others:
A bill to amend an act which provided for retirement benefits for the ordinaries of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 281. By Messrs. Nightingale of Glynn, Wright of Floyd and others:
A bill to amend section 38-1201 of the code relating to discovery at law, to provide that discovery at law may be had from defendants; in fi. fa. as to the property from which executions may be satisfied; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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HB 379. By Messrs. Kilgore and Kelley of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Suwanee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 454. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues of Rockdale County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 455. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale:
A bill to place the sheriff, the ordinary and the clerk of the superior court of Rockdale County on a salary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 456. By Messrs. Houston and King of Whitfield:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Dalton, with respect to the board of water, light and sinking fund commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 469. By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin: A bill to create the office of commiSSIOner of roads and revenues of the County of Lumpkin; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 471. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide for the merger of the existing independent school system of the mayor and council of the City of Athens; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Schools.

HB 472. By Messrs. Palmer and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide for a county board of commissioners for the County of Mitchell"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 474. By Messrs. Scoggin, Hall and Wright of Floyd:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to establish a City Court in the County of Floyd; and for other purposes."
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 475. By Mr. Russell of Barrow:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Barrow County; and for other purposes
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 476. By Messrs. Mincy and Frier of Ware:
A bill to create the Waycross and Ware County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 477. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Gainesville Retirement Fund"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 478. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Dougherty County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 479. By Mr. Ray of Warren: A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Warrenton; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 480. By Messrs. Chambers, Sanders and Holley of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act to change from the fee to the salary system certain officers in counties of a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 481. By Messrs. Sognier, Cheatham, and Eyler of Chatham:
A bill to authorize the establishment in certain counties and municipalities of a commission to be named the Local Government Improvement Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 483. By Messrs. Register and Mathis of Lowndes:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Lowndes County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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HB 484. By Messrs. Kelly and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to authorize the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County to establish restricted zones and districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 485. By Mr. Hardaway of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act to provide for the pay of the county treasurer of Meriwether County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 488. By Mr. Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act to create a board of commissioners for Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 489. By Mr. Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act to establish the City Court of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 493. By Messrs. Tanner and Hayes of Coffee:
A bill to provide for the fixing of the term of office of the superintendent of schools of Coffee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 496. By Messrs. Mackay, McWhorter and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain counties may charge for inspections, require permits, and provide rules and regulations for the installation of heating and air-conditioning in said counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 497. By Messrs. Mackay, McWhorter and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain counties may charge for inspections, require permits and provide rules and regulations for the installation of plumbing; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 498. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to codify all former acts relating to and dealing with the municipal court of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 500. By Mr. McKenna of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act providing for the use of voting machines in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HR 21. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to enact laws creating a civil service commission for Bibb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.

HR 24. By Mr. Henderson of Atkinson:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to enable the County of Atkinson to issue refunding bonds without a vote of the people; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.

HR 28. By Mr. Kennedy of Turner:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to authorize the City of Ashburn to levy a tax for the purpose of creating a fund to be used in promoting and encouraging the location of industries in said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.

HR 32. By Mr. Jordan of Wheeler:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Wheeler County by the people; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.

HR 61. By Mr. Ramsey of Effingham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the board of education of Effingham County by the people; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.

HR 66. By Mr. Clary of McDuffie: A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the board of education of McDuffie County by the people; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.
HR 70. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham: A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to pro-

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vide that the General Assembly may grant to the governing authority of Chatham County the right to provide for the construction and maintenance of streets; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.

HR 77. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution by which the homestead tax exemption authorized therein would not apply to any tax levied by Muscogee County for the purpose of fire protection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.
HR 78. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution for as to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Dougherty County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.
HR 82. By Messrs. Chambers, Sanders and Holley of Richmond:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution relative to the districting of counties, so as to change the area of Richmond County, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.
HR 119. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty: A resolution authorizing the state librarian to furnish certain law books to the superior court of Liberty County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.
HR 137. By Mr. Moorman of Lanier: A resolution authorizing the state librarian to furnish certain books to the clerk of the superior court of Lanier County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.
HR 138. By Mr. Moorman of Lanier: A resolution authorizing and directing the state librarian to furnish certain law books to the ordinary of Lanier County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.
HR 139. By Mr. Parker of Appling: A resolution to provide the court of ordinary of Appling County with certain law books; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.

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Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the
following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 120. Do Pass. HB 367. Do Pass. HB 383. Do Pass. SB 118. Do Pass as amended. HB 188. Do Pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted, Turner of 34th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 10. SB 73. SB 78. SB 81. SB 88. SB 89. SB 92. SB 94. SB 97. SB 105. SB 106. SB 108. SB 109. SB 110.

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SB 112. SB 115. SB 116. SR 29. SR 34.

Respectfully submitted, Parker of the 20th District, Chairman.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted:

SB 75. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Juvenile Court Act" so as to provide for the transfer of a child to other courts who is charged with a crime; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Steis of the 25th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted:

SB 82. By Senator Steis of the 25th:
A bill to amend section 29-401 of the code of Georgia, 1933, relating to the recording and priority of deeds, so as to provide that before any deed is recorded, the clerk shall be presented with an attorney's certificate that the property conveyed therein has been returned during the current year for state and county ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Municipal Government, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 13. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; to provide that the mayor and board of aldermen may classify businesses, trades and professions; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that the following

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bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted.

SB 111. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act approved February 15, 1952 to create a joint city-county board of tax assessors in counties having a population of 300,000 or more according to the 1950 or any future census of the United States so as to provide for the appointment of officers and employees and their compensation; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.

SB 118. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to provide self-government of municipalities with a population of 300,000 or more, according to the last or any future Federal decennial census; to prescribe the procedure connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 120. By Senator Richardson of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Oglethorpe so as to provide that the mayor and council shall elect the clerk and treasurer of said city and establish the compensation for such officer; and for other purposes.

HB 367. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Roswell; and for other purposes.

HB 383. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Jesup; and for other purposes.

The following uncontested local bills and resolutions were read the third time and put upon their passage:

HR 37. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A resolution authorizing the abandonment of certain property in Jefferson County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 93. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson: A resolution authorizing the state librarian to furnish certain law

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books to the court of ordinary of Haralson County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 96. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A resolution to furnish certain law books to the clerk of the superior court of Haralson County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 4. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas: A bill to provide for the hours of holding elections in certain counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 12. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton: A bill to amend an act relating to judges of city courts, so as to provide that judges of city courts or like courts may, when authorized to do so by the city, preside and act as judge in any court authorized to try municipal offenses in cities having more than 350,000 population; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 15. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton: A bill to create a system of traffic courts for each city in this state having a population of more than 300,000; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 26. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Hinesville; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 53. By Mr. Dean of Bacon:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to enable Bacon County and the City of Alma, Georgia to establish a joint planning commission, etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 122. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act relating to additional duties of clerks of the superior court in counties of not less than 55,000 and not more than 62,000; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 128. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to require jury commissioners in counties having a population of not less than 22,800 and not more than 23,200 to place all tickets containing the names of traverse jurors in one box for the use of superior courts in said counties; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 129. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to the compensation of jurors and bailiffs; so as to permit the grand juries in counties having a population of not less than 100,000 inhabitants nor more than 110,000 inhabitants to fix the compensation of jurors and bailiffs; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 131. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act to increase the compensation of the treasurer of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 161. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to provide for the continued existence of the Richmond County Department of Health; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 193. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 216. By Mr. Coxwell of Lee:
A bill to amend an act to authorize and direct the mayor and council of the Town of Leesburg to close and vacate a certain street in said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 188. By Mr. H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend the uniform act regulating traffic on highways so as to authorize the governing authorities of cities to adopt ordinances regulating traffic within the corporate limits of such cities; and for other purposes.

Senator Jones of the 18th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 188 by striking the figures 114,000, wherever the same may appear therein, and substituting in lieu thereof the figures 108,000.

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 217. By Messrs. Mincy and Frier of Ware:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide and establish a new charter for the City of Waycross, so as to provide that taxes shall become a lien upon all property subject to taxation in Waycross; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 230. By Messrs. Bodenhamer and Fowler of Tift:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to repeal the present charter of the City of Tifton; to provide a reduction of terms of office of future city commissioners from five years to three years"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 253. By Messrs. Bentley, Reed and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the establishment of sewage districts in Cobb County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 254. By Messrs. Bentley, Willingham and Reed of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the establishment of fire prevention districts in Cobb County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 257. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Washington County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 273. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to consolidate the office of tax receiver and the office of tax collector of Dougherty County into the one office of tax commissioner of Dougherty County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 287. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson:
A bill to provide that the tax collector in all counties of this state having a population of not more than 9,950 and not less than 9,800, shall be paid from ad valorem school tax collected for the county board of education a commission of three and one-half percent of the net amount collected by him; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 290. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to remove the restrictive term of office for officers and employees of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 291. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners for Houston County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 292. By Messrs. Hall, Wright and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to repeal the act approved February 12, 1952 {Ga. Laws, 1952, page 2360-2364) authorizing the board of commissioners of roads and revenues to pass zoning rules and regulations; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 293. By Mr. Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to establish the city court of LaGrange; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 294. By Mr. Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to establish the city court of LaGrange; to provide for the appointment of a judge and other officers thereof and to define their powers and duties; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 297. By Messrs. Sanders, Holley and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties having a population of not less than 100,000 inhabitants nor more than 110,000 inhabitants the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HE 317. By Messrs. Cheatham, Sognier and Eyler of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend the charter of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, relating to the Savannah airport commission; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HE 318. By Messrs. Chambers, Sanders and Holley of Richmond: A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to abolish justice courts and the office of justice of the peace in the City of Augusta"; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the 1equisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HE 320. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham: A bill to amend an act creating and establishing the municipal court of Savannah; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HE 330. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to provide that the county physician or coroners physician hereinafter employed by the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Richmond County, shall not be affected by, nor entitled to any of the benefits of any tenure act now in effect or hereinafter enacted affecting employees in said Richmond County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 332. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to provide for a contingent expense allowance for the chairman and members of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Spalding County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 336. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to authorize the governing authority of the several municipalities of this state to enact zoning and planning ordinances and regulations; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 340. By Mr. Hodges of Butts:
A bill to create a new charter for the Town of Jenkinsburg; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 341. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to incorporate the community in Gwinnett County, Georgia known as Lilburn, to be incorporated under the name of the City of Lilburn; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 343. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties in Georgia, the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, the ordinary, the tax collector and the tax receiver; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 345. By Messrs. Kilgore and Kelley of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend the act of the General Assembly creating a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 347. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend the act of the General Assembly creating a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 349. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Morrow in the County of Clayton and grant a charter to the municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.
Senator Harper of the 26th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 349 by inserting the following:
"Section 19 A. Not less than fifteen nor more than thirty days after the date of the approval of this Act by the Governor, or after it otherwise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the Mayor and Council of the City of Morrow to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the voters of the City of Morrow for approval or rejection. The date of the election shall be set for a day not less than twenty nor more than thirty days after the date of the issuance of the

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call. The date and purpose of the election shall be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official gazette of the City of Morrow. The ballot shall have printed thereon the words:
'For approval of the Act amending the Charter of the City of Morrow so as to provide for zoning regulations for city planning, for the erection and construction of buildings, for the laying out of parks and streets, the control of traffic and to 1egulate and control housing conditions; to provide for the election and terms of the Mayor and Council; and for other purposes.'
'Against approval of the Act amending the Charter of the City of Morrow so as to provide for zoning regulations for city planning, for the erection and construction of buildings, for the laying out of parks and streets, the control of traffic and to regulate and control housing conditions; to provide for the election and terms of the Mayor and Council; and for other purposes.
All persons desiring to vote in favor of the Act shall vote for approval, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote against approval. If a majority of those persons voting in such election vote for approval of the Act, then it shall become of full force and effect. If a majority of those persons voting in such election vote against approval of the Act, then it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Morrow. It shall be the duty of the Mayor and Council to hold and conduct such election. It shall be the duty of the Mayor and Council to canvass the returns and declare and certify the results of the election. It shall be their further duty to certify the results thereof to the Secretary of State.''
The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 356. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the City of Perry; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 366. By Messrs. Hall, Wright and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties, the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

Senator Davis of the 42nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 366 by striking sub-section (k) of section 1 thereof in its entirety.

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 357. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to authorize the City of Lawrenceville to undertake and carry out slum clearance and redevelopment work, etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 368. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the fee system in the superior court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit by creating the positions of trial assistant solicitors-general; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 369. By Mr. Flynt of Taliaferro:
A bill to amend an act so as to change the term of office of the board of county commissioners of Taliaferro County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 370. By Messrs. Groover, McKenna and Carlisle of Bibb: A bill to approve, ratify and confirm acts of the city of Macon of its mayor and council; in closing, vacating and abandoning an alley known as First Street Lane situated between whaft Lots two and three of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 371. By Messrs. Groover, McKenna and Carlisle of Bibb: A bill to ratify and confirm the action of the mayor and council of the city of Macon as shown by minutes of its meeting of January 4, 1955, in abandoning, vacating and closing a certain portion of a ten-foot alley in Macon, some times referred to as New Street Lane; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HE 372. By Messrs. Groover, McKenna and Carlisle of Bibb: A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HE 373. By Messrs. Groover, Carlisle and McKenna of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 387. By Mr. Peacock of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Eastman; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 388. By Mr. E. Smith of Evans:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Evans County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until ten o'clock Monday morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, February 14, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at ten o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain, Rev. Frank Crawley, Pastor First Methodist Church, Griffin.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today.
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions. 3. Reports of standing committees. 4. Second reading of bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com-
mittee. 5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to wit:

HB 413. By Messrs. Killian and Nightingale of Glynn and others:
A bill to amend an act that provided for a salary system in lieu of a fee system for the solicitor general of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 428. By Messrs. Bagby of Paulding, Cornelius of Polk and others:
A bill to create the office of assistant solicitor-general of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

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HB 494. By Messrs. Hayes and Tanner of Coffee:
A bill to incorporate the City of Ambrose in Coffee County; and for other purposes.

HB 508. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to delegate to the county board of commissioners for the County of Bibb, legislative powers over matters primarily of local concern; and for other purposes.

HB 507. By Mr. Cason of Pierce:
A bill to amend an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues in and for the County of Pierce; and for other purposes.

HB 506. By Messrs. Cason of Pierce, Frier and Mincy of Ware and others:
A bill to amend an act which provided a salary for the solicitor-general of the Waycross judicial circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 510. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to require the board of education and the school superintendent of Henry County to publish a monthly financial statement of receipts and disbursements; and for other purposes.

HB 511. By Mr. M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide that in Fulton County the ordinary and other officers may appoint a chief deputy; and for other purposes.

HB 514. By Mr. Hendrix of Long:
A bill to provide for the election of county commissioners from each district in the County of Long; and for other purposes.

HB 515. By Mr. Flynt of Taliaferro:
A bill to provide that in all counties having a certain population the chairman of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues may pay debts of the county out of any funds available; and for other purposes.

HB 524. By Mr. King of Pike: A bill to fix the salary of the clerk of the board of commiSSioners of roads and revenues of Pike County; and for other purposes.
HB 527. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb: A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain counties may fix and provide rules and regulations for the installation of plumbing in said counties; and for other purposes.
HR 158. By Mr. Musgrove of Clinch : A resolution to designate route S-594 in Clinch County between Homer-

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ville and Cogdell as the Frank S. Sessoms Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
SB 36. By Senator Parker of the 20th: A bill to amend an act creating a board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for Baldwin County; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:
HR 151. By Mr. Parker of Appling: A resolution to request the commissioner of revenue to investigate the feasibility of using license tags for period of five years; and for other purposes.

HR 160. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution authorizing the coverage by property and liability insurance of the automobile furnished to the Governor for his official use by the state, and to pay the premiums therefore; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

HB 413. By Messrs. Killian and Nightingale of Glynn and others:
A bill to amend an act that provided for a salary system in lieu of a fee system for the solicitor general of the Brunswick judicial circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 428. By Messrs. Bagby of Paulding, Cornelius of Polk and others:
A bill to create the office of assistant solicitor-general of the Tallapoosa judicial circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 494. By Messrs. Hayes and Tanner of Coffee:
A bill to incorporate the City of Ambrose in Coffee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 506. By Messrs. Cason of Pierce, Frier and Mincy of Ware aprl others:
A bill to amend an act which provided a salary for the solicitor-general of the Waycross judicial circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 507. By Mr. Cason of Pierce:
A bill to amend an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues in and for the County of Pierce; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 508. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to delegate to the county board of commissioners for the County of Bibb, legislative powers over matters primarily of local concern; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 510. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to require the board of education and the school superintendent of Henry County to publish a monthly financial statement of receipts and disbursements; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 511. By Mr. M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide that in Fulton County the ordinary and other officers may appoint a chief deputy; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 514. By Mr. Hendrix of Long:
A bill to provide for the election of county commiSSIOners from each district in the County of Long; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
HB 515. By Mr. Flynt of Taliaferro:
A bill to provide that in all counties having a certain population the chairman of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues may pay debts of the county out of any funds available; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
HB 524. By Mr. King of Pike:
A bill to fix the salary of the clerk of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Pike County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
HB 527. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain counties may fix license fees and provide rules and regulations of certain counties may fix license fees and provide rules and regulations for the installation of plumbing in said counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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HR 151. By Mr. Parker of Appling:
A resolution to request the commissioner of revenue to investigate the feasibility of using license tags for period of five years; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HR 158. By Mr. Musgrove of Clinch:
A resolution to designate route S-594 in Clinch County between Homerville and Cogdell as the Frank S. Sessoms Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways and Public Roads.

HR 160. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution authorizing the coverage by property and liability insurance of the automobile furnished to the Governor for his official use by the state, and to pay the premiums therefor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.

Mr. Dews of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters had had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 111. Do Pass.
SB 117. Do Pass. HB 25. Do pass by substitute.
HB 47. Do Pass as amended.
HB 46. Do Pass.
HB 235. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted,
Dews of 9th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Blalock of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on Penal Institutions submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Penal Institutions had had under consideration the fol-

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lowing bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 114. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Blalock of 36th District, Chairman.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time:

SB 114. By Senators McBride of the lOth, Blalock of the 36th, Harden of the 27th, and others:
A bill to amend chapter 26-45 of the code of Georgia of 1933 as amended so as to provide that it shall be a felony for any person confined or imprisoned for the violation of a municipal ordinance or state law to escape or attempt to escape; to provide that it shall be a felony for any person to aid or attempt to aid or assist a prisoner to escape or attempt to escape; and for other purposes.

SB 117. By Senator Paulk of the 45th:
A bill to amend the act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Irwin so as to add two additional members to the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Irwin County; to provide for their election; to provide for a vice chairman of said board; to provide for purchases made by said board; to change the salaries of the members of said board; and for other purposes.

HB 46. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to consolidate the office of tax collector of Hall County and the office of tax receiver of Hall County into the single office of tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 47. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to provide for a referendum by which a majority of the qualified voters of Hall County voting in said referendum can place the sheriff of Hall County, the clerk of the superior and city court of Hall County and the ordinary of Hall County on a salary system of compensation; and for other purposes.

HB 235. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act establishing the city court of Albany; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be recommitted to the Committee on Counties and County Matters:

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SB 117. By Senator Paulk of the 49th:
A bill to amend the act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Irwin so as to add two additional members to the board of commissioners of roads and revenue of Irwin County; to provide for their election; to provide for a vice chairman of said board; to provide for purchases made by said board; to change the salaries of the members of said board; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Lambert of the 28th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

SB 122. By Senator Lambert of the 28th:
A bill to provide for a clerk of the board of commissioners of roads and revenue of Putnam County; to provide a salary and to provide the duties of said clerk; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Hollis of the 24th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Agriculture, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 171. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Short of Colquitt:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to promote temperance and prosperity for Georgia people; to foster and encourage the growing of grapes, fruits and berries on Georgia Farms; to legalize the making of light domestic wines; to exempt from all taxation wines made from crops of grapes, fruits or berries, whether wild or cultivated by producers in Georgia; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator McDonald of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Education and Public Schools, read the second time and recommitted:

SB 104. By Senator Housley of the 32nd:
A bill to amend section 32-1004 of the code of Georgia, relating to the qualifications of county superintendents of schools, so as to provide that any person, in order to be qualified or eligible to hold the office of county superintendent of schools, shall never have been convicted and sentenced for any felony involving moral turpitude; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator McDonald of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the following

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bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Education and Public Schools, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 365. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act creating the Griffin-Spalding county school system and the Griffin-Spalding county board of education; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator McDonald of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the following resolution of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Education and Public Schools, read the second time and recommitted:

SR 32. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution to amend the resolution approved December 10, 1953 establishing the Georgia commission on education so as to direct said commission to submit findings and drafts of suggested laws to each session of the General Assembly held during the continuance of said commission; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Davis of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 275. By Messrs. Tarpley of Union, Upshaw of Bartow, Key of Jasper, King and Houston of Whitfield:
A bill to amend an act relating to fees of clerks of the superior courts, so as to provide for compensation for per diem services in attendance upon court in criminal cases; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

The following uncontested local bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

HB 35. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to place the sheriff, the superior court and the ordinary of Dougherty County on a salary basis, etc.; and for other purposes.

Senator McBride of the lOth offered the following substitute:
AN ACT
To place the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and the ordinary of Dougherty County on a salary basis; to provide for deputies, employees and assistants; to provide for disposition of fees collected; to provide for reports and for the maintenance and inspection of books

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and records; to provide for salaries for deputies, emplO)"'OS and assistants; to provide for an effective date for this act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.
The sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and the ordinary of Dougherty County shall hereafter be paid salaries in lieu of all fees, as herein provided.

SECTION I.
The sala1y of the sheriff of Dougherty County shall be nine thousand and five hundred dollars ($9,1i0Cl.OO) per annum. The salary of the ordinary of Dougherty County shall be seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500.00) per annum. The salary of the clerk of the superior court of Dougherty County where such clerk of the superior court likewise serves as clerk of the city court of Albany, shall be nine thousand five hundred dollars ($9,500.00) per annum. Each of said officials shall be paid monthly from the general funds in the county treasury.

SECTION 3.
The sheriff shall be authorized to purchase four automobiles or motor vehicl&, and the purchase price of such vehicles shall not exceed that paid by the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Dougherty County for those automobiles used by the eounty police department. The sheriff shall be authorized to trade any such vehicle at any time after it has been driven a minimum of 40,000 miles. Said vehieleii are to be used exclusively by the sheriff and his deputies in the performance of their official duties. The purchase price, fuel, maintenance and upkeep of said vehicles shall be paid by the autborities having charge of the fiscal affairs of said county out of the general fundii of the county.

SECTION 4.
All office expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the ordinary, sheriff, clerk of the superior court of Dougherty County and the clerk of the city court of Albany, iihall he paid directly to the supplier, or other person to wbom payment for such expenses is due, from the general funds of said county.

SECTION li.
All fees, costs, percentages, forfeitures, penalties, allowances, and all other prerequisites of whatever kind wbich are now or may hereafter be allowed by law to be received or collected as compensation for service by any of said officials or their deputies, including compensation received or collected by such officials of their deputie11 for serving as bailiffs, shall be received and diligently collected by all of said officials and each of them, for the sole use of Dougherty County, and shall be paid ail public moneys belonging to Dougherty County and aceounted

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for and paid lOth day of each month. Each officer collecting such fee~, costs, over to the county treasurer on the percentages, forfeitures, penalties, allowances and other prerequisites shall at all times keep complete and accurate books of account showing all sums of every sort and nature due to his office, collected by his office or in any manner distributed by his office, and shall present to the county treasurer with each payment a detailed itemized statement, under oath, showing all such collections and the sources from which collected. The county treasury of Dougherty County shall keep a separate account showing the sources from which said funds were paid, and the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Dougherty County and the grand jury of the superior court of said county shall have the right, at any time, to inspect the records of each, or any, such office or officer.

SECTION 6.
The sheriff of Dougherty County shall have a chief deputy who shall receive four hundred fifty dollars $ (450.00) per month, a deputy who shall receive three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) per month, a deputy who shall receive three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325.00) per month, and a deputy who shall receive three hundred dollars ($300.00) per month. The clerk of the superior court, who is also serving as clerk of the city court of Albany, shall have a chief deputy clerk who shall receive three hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00- per month, two assistant clerks who shall receive two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225.00) per month each, and one typist who shall receive one hundred seventyfive ($175.00) per month. The ordinary of Dougherty County shall have one clerk who shall receive three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) per month. All of the salaries provided by this section shall be paid directly to such deputies, assistants, and employees out of the general funds of said county.

SECTION 7.
Said sheriff, clerk and ordinary shall, with the consent of the judge of the superior court of Dougherty County, have the power to employ such other assistants as they may deem necessary, but the compensation of any other employees of the sheriff shall not exceed the base pay of Dougherty County police while the compensation of any other such employees of the clerk and ordinary shall not exceed the salary hereinabove provided for assistant clerks of the superior court. The sheriff, with consent of the judge of the superior court of Dougherty County, may purchase such additional automobiles of the type described in section 3, above, and on the terms and conditions set out in said section 3, as may be required for the discharge of the duties of his office.

SECTION 8.
No part of this act shall be interpreted so as to prevent the benefits given to officers under the Georgia code, title 58, section 207, from being received by the officers who might otherwise be entitled thereto, nor shall this act deprive any of the officers from receiving rewards for the apprehension of criminals.

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SECTION 9.
The provisions of this act shall not become effective until January 1, 1957.

SECTION 10.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 367. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Roswell; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 383. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Jesup, and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 111. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act approved February 15, 1952 to create a joint city-county board of tax assessors in counties having a population of 300,000 or more according to the 1950 or any future census of the United States so as to provide for the appointment of officers and employees and their compensation; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 118. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to provide for the self-government of municipalities having a population of 300,000 or more, according to the last or any future Federal decennial census; to prescribe the procedure connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican offeled the following amendment:
Amend SB 118 by striking section 6 in its entirety and renumber sections 7, 8, and 9 to read 6, 7 and 8.

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 120. By Senator Richardson of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Oglethorpe so as to provide that the mayor and council shall elect the clerk and treasurer of said city and establish the compensation for such officer; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House amendments thereto:

SB 36. By Senator Parker of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of county commissioners of roads and revenue for Baldwin County, so as to increase the number of commissioners; to provide for the method of electing commissioners; and for other purposes.

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The Rouse amendments were as follows:
BY Messrs. Duke and Massee of Baldwin amend SB 36, as follows:
BY striking from the title the words "to provide for Commissioner Districts in Baldwin County;" and the words "to prO'Vide for the number of Commissioners from each Commissioner District;" and
m BY striking the language quoted as Section 1 Section 1, and
inserting in lieu thereof new language, to be quoted as Section 1 in Section 1, to read as follows:
"Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Baldwin County shall consist of five :members. Each commissioner shall be a resident of Baldwin County and shall he elected b17 a plurality of the votes cast within the county. The board shall elect its own chairman and such election shall take place at the first meeting in January in each year. In the event a vacancy occurs on the board and the member causing the vacancy was chairman, the members of the board shall elect a new chairman at the first regular meetmg after the vacancy has been filled and such new chairman shall serve until the following first :meeting in J anuaey or until this successor in office has qualified. The present members of said board or a successor to the unexpired term of either present :member shall serve until the expiration of their terms of office which expire December 31, 1956 and December 31, 1958. Successors to members shall be elected at the general election in the 1'8ar in which their terms expire and shall take office on January 1 of the l'&llr following the date of their election. All such terms of office of successors to the present :members and all future successors elected to said Board shall be for four l'&rs and until their successors are elected and qualified."
and
m BY striking its entirety Section 2, and
m BY adding Section 3, after the word "Act" and before the word
"the", the words "at the referendum election provided herin", and by
striking the words "m the Commissioner District not represented as
provided in Section 3 of this Act", and by striking the words "from the general funds of" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "by", so that when so amended, Section 3 shall read as follows:
"Section 3. Within s q (GO) days after the approval of this Act, at the referendum election provided herein, the Ordinaey of Balldwin County shall call a special election, to he held within thirty (30) days after the call, to fm the vacancies created on the Board by this Act for Commissioners to serve until December 31, 1956. Successors to the Commissioners elected at said special election shall be elected at the general election in 1956 for a term of four (4) years. The expenses for said special election shall he paid by Baldwin County!'

By renumbering said Section 3 as Section 2, and By striking from Section 3A the quoted language which is to appear

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on the ballot, and inserting in lieu thereof new language, to read as follows:
"For approval of the Act to increase the number of Commismissioners of Baldwin County, to provide for the terms of the Commissioners, and to provide for a special election to fill the vacancies created by this Act.
"Against approval of the Act to increase the number of Commissioners of Baldwin County, to provide for the terms of fne Commissioners, and to provide for a special election to fill the vacancies created by this Act."
And
By renumbering said Section 3A as Section 3.

Senator Parker of the 20th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendments.

On the motion the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendments were agreed to.

HE 260. By Messrs. Turk of Wilcox, Groover of Bibb, Short of Colquitt, Freeman of Monroe and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the admissibility of evidence; to provide that no evidence procured as the result of an unlawful search, seizure or arrest shall be admissible in evidence for any purpose; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HE 307. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mauldin of Gordon:

A bill to amend an act known as the "non-profit medical service act of

1950", so as to provide that the definition of "medical services" shall

include doctors of dental surgery; to provide that the definition of

"participating physician" shall include a licensed dental surgeon; and

for other purposes.

'

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 324. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb, Rowland of Johnson, Musgrove of Clinch and Roughton of Washington:
A bill to amend an act known as the "unemployment compensation law" by extending coverage to employers with four or more employees", etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 37. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to amend an act to regulate the procedure in the superior court, so as to provide that in order for error to be assigned upon the charge of any court of record to the jury, the complaining party must show that such charge complained of was objected to and the court requested to correct same; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that SB 37 be tabled.

On the motion to table the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

SB 41. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to authorize the laying out of attendance districts in any public school district in this state and to provide as to the attendance of pupils in such attendance districts; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that SB 41 be tabled.

On the motion to table, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

SB 91. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act relating to use of voting machines by striking the words "having a population of 300,000 inhabitants or more according to the last or any future Federal census", wherever they appear in said act; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill,

was agreed to.



On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 107. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act of Georgia Laws of 1952, page 457, pertaining to examination and registration of architects; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 93. By Senator Harrison of the 17th:
A bill to repeal sections 49-609 and 49-610 of the code of Georgia of 1933 as amended which provides means whereby restorations of sanity and capacity may be established by judgment of the court of ordinary, so as to provide for a certificate of restoration to sanity by the superintendent of the Milledgeville State Hospital; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that SB 93 be tabled and the motion prevailed.
HB 148. By Messrs. Harrison of Wayne and Mincy of Ware: A bill to amend an act relating to a salary term and the office of jointsecretary, expenses of board meetings, clerks and employees, time and place of meetings, so as to provide that expense vouchers shall in each case be itemized, approved by the chairman of each respective board, or an expense voucher of the Georgia state board of funeral services, etc.; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 240. By Mr. Drinkard of Lincoln: A bill to ratify, approve and confirm the executive order of the Governor dated August 10, 1954, suspending the collection of all annual license fees for operation of each motor bus used as a carrier for hire; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to:
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Feb. 14th.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President: Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined :he
following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 91. SB 107. SB 111. SB 118. SB 120.
Respectfully submitted, Parker of the 20th District, Chairman.

HB 392. By Messrs. Key of Jasper and Veal of Putnam:
A bill to amend an act relative to keeping livestock from running at large or straying; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 392, section 3, page 2, line 3 by striking the figures "1955" and inserting the figures "1956".

On the adoption of the amendment the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 140. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act relating to the definition of optometry and the unlawful practice of optometry; and for other purposes.

Senator Hollis of the 24th moved that HB 140 be postponed until February 15th.

On the motion to postpone the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1955
Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that all Senate bills and reoluticms passed today be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.
Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The president announced the Senate adjourned until ten o'elock Monday morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, February 15, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at ten o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

Senator Dean of the 40th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in the passage of the following bill yesterday:

HB 392. By Mr. Key of Jasper:
A bill to amend an act relative to keeping livestock from running at large or straying; and for other purposes.

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions. 3. Reports of standing committees. 4. Second reading of bills and resolutions favorably reported. 5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to wit:

HB 168. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb: A bill to amend section 23-1301 of the code of Georgia of 1933, the same

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being an act authorizing the employment of an expert aceountant to examine county affairs, in counties having a cm:tain population; and for other purposes.

HB 473. B~ Mr. Kennedy of Tattnall:
A bill to amend an act to establish city court of Reidsville, in Tattnall County; and for other purposes.

HB 509. B~ Mr. Johnson of Gilmer:
A bill to amend an act incorporating and establishing the City of East Ellij~; and for other purposes.

HB 512. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of McDonough; and for other purposes.

HB 513. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to create a charter for the City of Conley, in the County of Clayton; and for other purposes.

HB 516. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a new Charter for the City of Marietta; and for other purposes.

HB 522. By 'Mr. Cotton of Baker:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Newton; and for other purposes.

HB 523. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Hapeville; and for other purposes.

HB 521i. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Dudle~, so as to increase the authorised rate of taxation; and for other purpose&.

HB 526. B~ Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend the charter of the Town of East Dublin; and for other purposes.

HB 528. B~ Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Cit~ of S~na, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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HB 529. By Mr. Johnson of Gilmer:
A bill to amend an act incorporating and establishing the City of Ellijay in the County of Gilmer; and for other purposes.

HB 536. By Mr. Love of Catoosa:
A bill to amend an act to create the office of tax commissioner of Catoosa County; and for other purposes.

HB 537. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to amend an act incorporating and creating a new charter for the City of Jesup; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit:

HB 170. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb and others:
A bill to provide that all persons seeking to obtain license tags for vehicles shall first present affidavit as a part of such application, showing payment of all ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.

HB 188. By Mr. H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend the uniform act regulating traffic on highways so as to authorize the governing authorities of cities to adopt ordinances regulating traffic within the corporate limits of such cities; and for other purposes.

HB 470. By Mr. Kennedy of Tattnall:
A bill to amend an act entitled, "An act to create a board of commhsioners of roads and revenues for the County of Tattnall"; and for other purposes.

HB 504. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth: A bill to amend section 84-713 of the code of Georgia, relative to applications to the Board of Dental Examiners; and for other purposes.
HB 520. By Mr. Groover of Bibb: A bill to amend an act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. to authorize the revocation of a parole without a hearing in certai~ cases; and for other purposes.
HB 551. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others: A bill to provide for the manner in which licenses granted by the State of Georgia authorizing the manufacture of malt beverages may be revoked and renewed; and for other purposes.
HR 57. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb and others: A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to provide

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for the payment of $250,000.00 in connection with the bringing in of the first commercial oil well in this state, and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment, as amended by the House, to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 143. By :Messrs. Murphey of Crawford, Willingham of Cobb and others:
A bill to amend section 32-937 of the code of Georgia of 1933, relating to free tuition, age limits for children entering the common schools, and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position to the following bill of the House and a committee of conference was appointed.

HB 234. By Messrs. Watson of Dougherty, Gunter of Hall and others:
A bill to provide for the recording of affidavits showing facts affecting title to land; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a committee of conference, on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit:

Messrs. Watson of Dougherty, Carlisle of Bibb and Bolton of Spalding.

HB 538. By Mr. Love of Catoosa:
A bill to amend an act to create the office of commissioner of roads and revenue for Catoosa County; and for other purposes.

HB 541. By Mr. Lanier of Candler:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to provide for the creation of a board of road and revenue commissioners in and for the County of Candler; and for other purposes.

HB 547. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a board of county commissioners for Brooks County; and for other purposes.

HB 550. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to authorize the city commissioners of the City of Griffin to close and vacate certain streets in said city; and for other purposes.

HB 7. By Messrs. Mincy of Ware, Harrison of Wayne and others:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the State of Georgia to make grants to assist in the construction of public hospitals and public health centers; and for other purposes.

HB 112. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke: A bill to provide that the right of a minor to a year's support shall be

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defeated by the marriage or death, or arrival of age of said minor prior to the setting apart of such year's support; and for other purposes.

HB 145. By Messrs. Ray of Warren, Garrard of Wilkes, and others:
A bill entitled "Structural Pest Control Act" so as to define words and terms used herein; and for other purposes.

HB 221. By Mr. Murphey of Crawford:
A bill to amend section 92-1407 of the code, relating to reporting tax under the Motor Fuel Tax Law; and for other purposes.

HB 304. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act regulating the practice of chiropody; and for other purposes.

HB 311. By Messrs. Sanders of Richmond, Short of Colquitt, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing juvenile courts and providing the procedure connected therewith; and for other purposes.

HB 460. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Revenue, so as to provide that the state revenue commissioner shall be ineligible for certain elective offices; and for other purposes.

HB 461. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the establishment of the office of Supervisor of Purchases, so as to provide that the supervisor shall be ineligible for certain elective offices; and for other purposes.

HB 462. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the State Highway Board, so as to provide that all members of the State Highway Board shall be ineligible for certain elective offices; and for other purposes.

HB 463. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Veterans Service so as to provide for a quorum; and for other purposes.

HB 465. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to repeal part 3, cigars and cigarettes in its entirety; to levy a tax on sales and use"; and for other purposes.

HB 468. By Mr. Kennedy of Tattnall: A bill to change from the fee system to the salary system in the County

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of Tattnall, the clerk of the Superior Court, and sheriff; and for other purposes.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District. Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and bas instructed me as Chairman, to report the same hack to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 96. SB 99. SB 103. SB 114. SB 112. 8B 65. SB 117. SR. 32.
BespectfullJ' submitted,
Parker of the 20th District. Chairman.

The following resolution was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SR. 44. By Senator Parker of the 20th:
A resolution to request all State Departments to employ employees at a salaey based on an eight (8) hour daJ', fort, (40) hour week and/or time and one-half time for overtime; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR. 45. By Senator Harden of 17th:
A. resolution to protect home markets for products of cotton farmers, to maintain high standard of living that is envy of rest of the world, to protect A.meriean workers, their jobs and their wage levels from destructive competition from foreign workel's and factories.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

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HB 7. By Messrs. Mincy of Ware, Harrison of Wayne, Willingham of Cobb and others:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the State of Georgia to make grants to assist in the construction of public hospitals and public health centers, so as to increase the coverage of said act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.

HB 112. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide that the right of a minor to a year's support shall be defeated by the marriage or death, or arrival of age of said minor prior to the setting apart of such year's support; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 145. By Messrs. Ray of Warren, Garrard of Wilkes, Jones of Lumpkin and others:
A bill to be entitled the "structural pest control act", so as to define words and terms used herein; to create a "structural pest control commission'', etc.; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.

HB 168. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the employment of an expert accountant to examine county affairs in counties having a population of not less than 120,000 and not more than 145,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 221. By Messrs. Murphey of Crawford, Brannen of Dooly and Jessup of Bleckley:
A bill to amend an act relating to reporting tax under the motor fuel tax law, so as to eliminate issuing annual motor fuel refund permits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 304. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act regulating the practice of chiropody; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.

HB 311. By Messrs. Sanders of Richmond, Short of Colquitt, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing juvenile courts and providing the procedure connected therewith: and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 460. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act creating the department of revenue, so as to provide that the state revenue commissioner be ineligible for certain elective offices; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of the Republic.

HB 461. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the establishment of the office of Supervisor of Purchases, so as to provide that the supervisor shall be ineligible for certain elective offices; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of the Republic.

HB 462. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the State Highway Board, so as to provide that all members of the State Highway Board shall be ineligible for certain elective offices; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of the Republic.

HB 463. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Veterans Service S() as to provide for a quorum; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of the Republic.

HB 465. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to repeal part 3, cigars and cigarettes in its entirety; to levy a tax on sales and use"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 468. By Mr. Kennedy of Tattnall:
A bill to change from the fee system to the salary system in the County of Tattnall, the clerk of the superior court, and sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 470. By Mr. Kennedy of Tattnall:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Tattnall"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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HB 473. By Mr. Kennedy of Tattnall:
A bill to amend an act to establish city court of Reidsville, in Tattnall County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 504. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth:
A bill to amend section 84-713 of the code of Georgia relative to applications to the Board of Dental Examiners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 509. By Mr. Johnson of Gilmer:
A bill to amend an act incorporating and establishing the City of East Ellijay; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 512. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of McDonough; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 513. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to create a charter for the City of Conley in the County of Clayton; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 516. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a new charter for the City of Marietta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 520. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, to authorize the revocation of a parole without a hearing in certain cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 522. By Mr. Cotton of Baker:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Newton; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 523. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Hapeville; and for other purposes
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 515. By Messrs. Jones ami Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Dudley, so as to increase the authorized rate of taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 52fl. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Eal!lt Dublin; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 528. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna. so as to increase the corporate limitl!l; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 529. By Mr. Johnson of Gilmer:
A hill to amend an act incorporating and establishing the City of Ellijay in the county of Gilmer; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on 1\t!unicipal Government.

HB 53ft By Mr. Love of Catoosa:
A bill to amend an act to create the offiee of tax commissioner of Ca toosa County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 537. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to amend an act incorporating and creating a new charter for the City of Jesup; ami for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 598. By Mr. Love of Catoosa:
A bill to amend an act to create the office of commissioner of roads and revenue for Catoosa County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 541. By Mr. Lanier of Candler: A bill to amend an act entitled an act to provide for the creation of a

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board of road and revenue commissioners in and for the County uf Candler; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 547. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a board of county commissioners for Brooks County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 550. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to authorize the city commissioners of the City of Griffin to close and vacate certain streets in said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 551. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to provide for the manner in which licenses granted by the state of Georgia authorizing the manufacture of malt beverages may be revoked and renewed; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.
HR 57. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to provide for the payment of $250,000.00 in connection with the bringing in of the first commercial oil well in this state; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.

Mr. Dews of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters had had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 122. Do Pass.
HB 496. Do Pass.
HB 493. Do Pass.
HB 325. Do Pass. HB 344. Do Pass. HB 358. Do Pass.
HB 497. Do Pass.
HB 485. Do Pass.

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HB 481. Do Pass. HB 444. Do Pass. HB 478. Do Pass. HE 469. Do Pass. HE 380. Do Pass. HE 382. Do Pass. HE 439. Do Pass as amended. HE 447. Do Pass. HE 475. Do Pass. HE 507. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Dews of 9th District, Chairman.

Mr. Dykes of the 14th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HE 305. Do Pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Dykes of 14th District,
Chairman.

Mr. McDonald of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Education had had under consideration the following bills and resolution of the of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SE 104. Do Pass.
SR 32. Do Pass.
HE 365. Do Pass.
SE 96. Do Pass as amended.

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HB 471. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, McDonald of 43rd Distri Chai1

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee < Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under cons
following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 329. Do Pass. HB 385. Do Pass. HB 391. Do Pass. HB 386. Do Pass. HB 389. Do Pass. HB 359. Do Pass. HB 384. Do Pass. HB 417. Do Pass. HB 435. Do Pass. HB 441. Do Pass. HB 440. Do Pass. HB 434. Do Pass. HB 379. Do Pass. HB 429. Do Pass. HB 456. Do Pass. HB 477. Do Pass. HB 476. Do Pass. HB 409. Do Pass. HB 414. Do Pass. HB 427. Do Pass. HB 431. Do Pass. HB 432. Do Pass. HB 433. Do Pass. HB 479. Do Pass.

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HB 498. Do Pass as amended.

Respectfully submitted, Turner of 34th District, Chairman.

Mr. Ayers of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Health had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 354. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Ayers of 31st District,
Chairman.

Mr. Morrison of the 15th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Youl Committee on Motor Vehicles had had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 276. Do Not Pass. HB 404. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Morrison of 15th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Harden of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on State of Republic had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 350. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Harden of 27th District,
Chairman.

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Mr. Neel of the 7th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Relations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Industrial Relations had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 425. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Neel of 7th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Garrett of the 53rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Finance had had under consideration the following bills
of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 151. Do Pass. HB 375. Do Pass. HB 268. Do Pass. HB 436. Do Pass. HB 416. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Garrett of 53rd District, Chairman.

Mr. Hollis of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary had had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 82. Do Pass.
SB 98. Do Pass by substitute. HB 281. Do Pass.
HB 107. Do Pass.
HB 104. Do Pass.
HB 280. Do Pass.

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HE 111. Do Pass. HE 177. Do Pass. HE 121. Do Pass as amended. HE 106. Do Pass. HR 137. Do Pass. HR 139. Do Pass. HR 119. Do Pass. HR 138. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Hollis of 24th District, Chairman.

Mr. Davis of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary had had under consideration the follow-
ing bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HE 437. Do Pass. HE 241. Do Not Pass. HE 474. Do Pass. HE 109. Do Pass. HE 275. Do Pass. HE 108. Do Pass. HE 443. Do Pass. HE 401. Do Pass. SB 80. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Davis of 42nd District, Chairman.
The following bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time:
HE 104. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb: A bill to amend an act relating to the entry of notice and award and payment to assessors of costs in condemnation proceedings; and for other purposes.

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HB 84. By Messrs. Mallory and Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the village of East Thomaston, in Upson County, by reducing the corporate limits of said village; and for other purposes.

HB 106. By Mr. Stephens of Clarke:
A bill to provide that a power of sale, unless limited in the instrument creating same, authorizes a private sale by the donee of such power, except as to instruments given to secure a debt; and for other purposes.

HB 107. By Mr. Stephens of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act providing how dower may be barred by a sale by an administrator or executor under authority of a competent court or a power in a will, prior to application for dower, by removing the provisions for notice to the widow and the limitation as to the time of sale; and for other purposes.

HB 108. By Mr. Stephens of Clarke:
A bill to provide that the right of a widow or minor child to a year's support from the estate of a decedent shall be barred by a sale by an administrator or executor of such estate prior to the setting apart of such year's support; and for other purposes.

HB 109. By Mr. Stephens of Clarke and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide that the right of a widow to a year's support shall be defeated by the death or remarriage of said widow prior to the setting apart of such year's support; and for other purposes.

HB 110. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act concerning the dormancy of judgments by providing for the filing and recording of written notices of bona fide public efforts by the plaintiff in execution to enforce such execution in the courts; and for other purposes.

HB 111. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the keeping of general execution docket and the entry of executions thereon by providing that the lien of a judgment shall date from the time the execution shall be entered on said docket; and for other purposes.

HR 119. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A resolution authorizing the state librarian to furnish certain law books to superior court of Liberty County; and for other purposes.

HB 121. By Messrs. Sheffield of Brooks and Fowler of Douglas:
A bill to amend an act relative to the enumeration of sheriffs' fees, so as to change certain of the fees contained therein; and for other purposes.

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HR 137. By Messrs. Willingham, Bentley and Reed of Cobb:
A resolution to ratify, approve and confirm the executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of all ad valorem taxes (except those which are of a type to which the constitutional homestead exemption is expressly inapplicable) with respect to any property occupied as a residence and held under an occupancy agreement by a stockholder of a non profit cooperative ownership housing corporation having legal title to such property or being lessee thereof under a lease of an original term of ninety-nine years, etc.; and for other purposes.

HR 138. By Mr. Chambers of Richmond:
A resolution establishing a lien on any motor vehicle for damages to person or property or death resulting from the negligent wanton or unlawful operation thereof; and for other purposes.

HR 139. By Messrs. Holley, Chambers and Sanders of Richmond:
A resolution to amend an act relating to compulsory school attendance so as to provide for certain excuses from attendance to provide for the date within such proceedings must be filed in court to enforce the provisions of the act; and for other purposes.

HE 325. By Messrs. Potts and Stripling of Coweta and Bodenhamer of Tift:
A bill to amend an act relating to meetings of the county boards of education; and for other purposes.

HE 344. By Messrs. Lokey, H. Smith and M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act authorizing the board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions to county employees; and for other purposes.

HE 354. By Messrs. Sanders, Holley and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act known as the "hospitals authority law"; and for other purposes.
HE 358. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to amend an act changing and fixing the salary of the clerk of the tax commissioner of Telfair County; and for other purposes.
HE 379. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Suwanee; and for other purposes.
HE 384. By Messrs. Hall, Scoggin and Wright of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter and municipal government for the City of Rome; by enlarging the present city boundaries and corporate limits by the annexation of certain described property adjacent to the present city limits; and for other purposes.

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HB 385. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act revising, consolidating and superseding the several acts incorporating the Town of Austell; so as to provide for a change in the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 391. By Messrs. Blalock and Foster of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of College Park; to prescribe its limits, extending them as to take in a strip of land in Clayton County; and for other purposes.

HB 417. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale:
A bill to provide for the permanent registration of voters of the City of Conyers; and for other purposes.

HB 429. By Mr. Matheson of Hart:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Hartwell; a no for other purposes.

HB 435. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to grant a new charter to the City of Winterville, now incorporated as the Town of Winterville; and for other purposes.

HB 436. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to provide for a budget in all counties of this state having a population of 200,000 or more. To define the word 'authorities' as used herein; so as to provide that the comptroller shall be "budget officer"; and for other purposes.

HB 441. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens; so as to enlarge the corporate limits of the City of Athens; and for other purposes.

HB 442. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens, so as to authorize the mayor and council of the City of Athens to close that portion of Childs Street lying between Prince Avenue and Meigs Street within the corporate limits of the City 0f Athens; and for other purposes.

HB 444. By Messrs. Mackay, Rutland and McWhorter of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide that coroners in counties having a population of not less than 120,000 and not more than 145,000, shall receive a salary in lieu of the fees allowed by law for holding inques-~3; and for other purposes.

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HE 456. By Messrs. Houston and King of Whitfield:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Dalton with respect to thf! board of water, light and sinking fund commissioners; etc; and ~or other purposes.

HE 469. By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin:
A bill to create the office of commissioner of roads and revenues of the County of Lumpkin; and for other purposes.

HE 477. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Gainesville retirement fund"; and for other purposes.

HE 478. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Dougherty; and for other purposes.

HE 485. By Mr. Hardaway of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide for the pay of the county treasurer of Meriwether County;" and for other purposes.

HE 493. By Messrs. Tanner and Hayes of Coffee:
A bill to provide for the fixing of the term of office of the superintendent of schools of Coffee County; and for other purposes.

HE 496. By Messrs. Mackay, McWhorter and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain counties may charge for inspections, require permits and to set up a code, and prc,ide rules and regulations for the installations of heating and airconditioning in said counties; and for other purposes.

HE 177. By Mr. Groover of Bibb and Mr. Pickard of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to the practice of all branches of professional engineering, including that branch of engineering commonly known as surveying; and for other purposes.

HE 268. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act to make comprehensive proviSion for an integrated tax administration of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HE 280. By Messrs. Scoggin of Floyd, Campbell of Walker, Willingham of Cobb, Terrell of Decatur:
A bill to amend an act which provided for retirement benefits for the ordinaries of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HB 281. By Messrs. Nightingale of Glynn, Wright of Floyd, Bentley of Cobb and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act relating to discovery at law, by adding to said section a provision providing that discovery at law may be had from defendants in fi. fa. as to the property from which executions may be satisfied; and for other purposes.

HB 329. By Messrs. Lokey, H. Smith and !VI. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to carry into effect in the city of Atlanta the provisions of the amendment to paragraph 1, of section 7, of article 6 of the constitution of the State of Georgia, relating to the abolition of justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace; and for other purposes.

HB 350. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act creating the State Office Building Authority, relating to property owned by the state of Georgia and known as the confederate soldiers' home property; and for other purposes.
HR 359. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend by substitution an act creating a new charter for the City of McRae, etc., so as to provide that the City of McRae shall have the right to acquire, equip, operate and maintain a telephone system within the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 375. By Messrs. Blalock of Clayton, Scoggin of Floyd, Lokey of Fulton, Groover of Bibb and Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to express and effectuate the original intent of the General Assembly in enacting the intangible tax act; and for other purposes.
HB 386. By Messrs. Mincy and Frier of Ware:
A bill to amend an act to provide a new charter for the City of Waycross; to extend the city limits of said city of Waycross so as to include within said city limits all of a certain subdivision now in :md adjoining the city of Waycross known as Eastover Terrace; and for other purposes.
HB 401. By Messrs. Nilan, Pickard and Young:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to the attendance of witnesses, so as to provide for the payment of fees to any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or member of any municipal or county police force attending any cou1t having jurisdiction to enforce penal laws; and for other purposes.

HB 404. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd, Huddleston of Fayette and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly entitled "public safety

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department", relating to the drivers license bureau supervisor; and for other purposes.

HB 416. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act providing for the deduction from gross income in computing net income for purposes of the Georgia income tax of a reasonable allowance for the depreciation and obsolescence of property used in the trade or business, etc; and for other purposes.

HB 434. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to authorize the Board of Education of Athens to sell certain described property without the necessity of a public auction; and for other purposes.

HB 437. By Messrs. Lokey, H. Smith and M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to fix the salaries of the judges of juvenile courts in counties of Georgia having a population of 400,000 or more; and for other purp!!SCS.

HB 440. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens; so as to authorize the mayor and council of the City of Athens to own and operate, either alone or jointly with other political subdivisions of this state, a nursing home for the care of aged, etc; and for other purposes.

HB 443. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to establish a city court in the County of Clarke; and for other purposes.

HB 474. By Messrs. Scoggin, Wright and Hall of Floyd:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to establish a city court in the county of Floyd; to establish the city court of Floyd County; and for other purposes.

HB 481. By Messrs. Sognier, Cheatham and Eyler of Chatham:
A bill to authorize the establishment in certain counties and municipalities of a commission to be named the local government improvement commission; and for other purposes.

HB 497. By Messrs. Mackay, McWhorter and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain counties may charge for inspections, require permits, set up a code, and provide rules and regulations for the installations of plumbing in said counties; and for other purposes.

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HB 305. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to authorize the establishment of limited access highways in this state; and for other purposes.

HB 380. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to establish a county council for Washington County; and for other purposes.

HB 382. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill to amend an act creating the board of commissioners of roads and revenue for Washington County; and for other purposes.

HB 409. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act establishing a charter and incorporating the City of Bowman; and for other purposes.

HB 414. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to consolidate, amend and supersede the several acts incorporating the Town of Wadley in the County of Jefferson; to confer additional powers upon the mayor council of said town, to provide for the establishment and maintenance of a system of waterworks, sewerage and electric lights for said town; and for other purposes.

HB 427. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna so as to change the tax rate; and for other purposes.

HB 431. By Mr. Mull of Fannin:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter and incorporating the, City of McCaysville; and for other purposes.

HB 432. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to define the corporate limits in the territory known as the Forest Hills and Wheeler Heights area, etc., and for other purposes.

HB 433. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta to authorize the city council of Augusta to improve the sidewalks of the city, etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 439. By Messrs. Duncan and Perkins of Carroll:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to consolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector in the County of Carroll; and for other purposes.

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HB 447. By Messrs. Hall, Scoggin and Wright of Floyd:
A bill to authorize the ordinary of any county having a population of not less than 62,000 to maintain microfilm records of newspaper the official organ of the county, or other newspapers and such other records as may be required by law; and for other purposes.

HB 471. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide for the merger of the existing independent school system of the mayor and council of the City of Athens and the existing school district in the County of Clarke, lying outside the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 476. By Messrs. Mincy and Frier of Ware:
A bill to create the Waycross and Ware County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 479. By Mr. Ray of Warren:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Warrenton in lieu of the town of Warrenton; and for other purposes.

HB 498. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to codify all former acts of the General Assembly relating to and dealing with the municipal court of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

HB 507. By Mr. Cason of Pierce:
A bill to amend an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues in and for the County of Pierce; and for other purposes.

The following uncontested local bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:
HB 46. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to consolidate the office of tax collector of Hall County and the office of tax receiver of Hall County into the single office of tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Senator Overby of the 33rd offered the following amendments:
Amend HB 46 by adding in the title thereof, before the words "to repeal conflicting laws:" the words "to provide for a referendum;".
By striking in its entirety section 4.
By re-numbering section 5 as section 4.
By re-numbering section 6 as section 5. By adding a new section thereto, to be known as section 6, to read as follows:

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"Section 6. This act shall not become effective unless approved by the people in a referendum election held for such purpose. The ordinary of Hall County shall issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting this act to the voters of Hall County for approval or rejection. The date of the election shall be set for a day in the fourth week of November, 1955. The date and purpose of the election shall be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Hall County. The ballot shall have printed thereon the words:
"For approval of the act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the one office of tax commissioner of Hall County.
"Against approval of the act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the one office of tax commissioner of Hall County.
"All persons desiring to vote in favor of this act shall vote for approval, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote against approval. If a majority of those persons voting in such election vote for approval of the act, then it shall become of full force and effect. If a majority of those persons voting in such election vote against approval of the act, then it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by Hall County. It shall be the duty of the ordinary to canvass the returns and declare and certify the results of the election. It shall be his further duty to certify the results thereof to the Secretary of State."

On the adoption of the amendments the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amendments were adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 47. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to provide for a referendum by which a majority of the qualified voters of Hall County voting in said referendum can place the sheriff of Hall County, the clerk of superior and city court of Hall County and the ordinary of Hall County on a salary system of compensation; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd offered the following amendments: Amend HB 47 by striking in its entirety section 1. By re-numbering section 3 as section 2. By re-numbering section 4 as section 3.

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By striking in its entirety section 5.
By re-numbering section 6 as section 4.
By re-numbering section 7 as section 5.
By adding a new section thereto, to be known as section 6, to read as follows:
"Section 6. This act shall not become effective unless approved by the people in a referendum election held for such purpose. The ordinary of Hall County shall issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting this act to the voters ef Hall County for approval or rejection. The date of the election shall be set for a day in the fourth week of November, 1955. The date and purpose of the election shall be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Hall County. The ballot shall have printed thereon the words:
'For approval of the act placing the sheriff of Hall County, the ordinary of Hall County, the clerk of the superior court of Hall County and of the city court of Hall County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis.
'Against approval of the act placing the sheriff of Hall County, the ordinary of Hall County, the clerk of the superior court of Hall County and of the city court of Hall County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis.'
"All persons desiring to vote in favor of this act shall vote for approval, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the act shall vote against approval. If a majority of those persons voting in such election vote for approval of the act, then it shall become of full force and effect. If a majority of those persons voting in such election vote against approval of the act, then it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by Hall County. It shall be the duty of the ordinary to hold and conduct such election. It shall be the duty of the ordinary to canvass the returns and declare and certify the results of the election. It shall be his further duty to certify the results thereof to the secretary of state.''
By renumbering section 8 as section 7.

On the adoption of the amendments the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amendments were adopted.

The report of the committtee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill,

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
HB 235. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty: A bill to amend an act establishing the city court of Albany; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Counties and County Matters offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 235 by striking therefrom the figure and words "eight thousand two hundred and fifty ($8,250.00) dollars" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "eight thousand there hundred and seventy-five ($8,375.00) dollars".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 365. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act creating the Griffin-Spalding county school system and the Griffin-Spalding county board of education; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 122. By Senator Lambert of the 28th:
A bill to provide for a clerk of the board of commissioners of roads and revenue of Putnam County; to provide a salary and to provide the duties of said clerk; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 44, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 381. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill to provide for the holding of four terms each year, of Washington superior court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

B 266. By Messrs. Register and Mathis of Lowndes:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta; to alter, extend, relocate and redefine the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Senator Wetherington of the 6th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 266 as follows:
1. Section 1 of said Act is hereby amended by inserting between the words "redefined"' and "as" on line 2 of said Section the following: "(subject to the results of the referendum hereinafter provided for)."
2. By renumbering the present Section 2 and present Section 3 appropriately so that said Sections will be numbered as the next to the last Section and the last Section respectively.
3. By adding new Sections as follows:

SECTION 2.
For the purpose of this Act, all of the territory lying between the present territorial limits of the City of Valdosta and the territorial limits as described in Section 1 hereof is subdivided into five parts or areas as follows:
(a) That part of said territory lying north of the center of Dukes Bay Drainage Canal and south of the center of the run of One-Mile Branch, and lying in a generally westerly direction from the present city limits of Valdosta, shall be hereinafter referred to as "Area A."
(b) That part of said territory lying north of the center of the run of One Mile Branch and west of the western margin of North Ashley Street, and lying generally in a northerly and northwesterly direction from the present city limits of Valdosta, shall be hereinafter referred to as "Area B."
(c) That part of said territory lying east of the western margin of North Ashley Street and north of the southern margin of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-way and being in a generally northerly and northeasterly direction from the present city limits of Valdosta, shall be hereinafter referred to as "Area C."
(d That part of said territory lying south of the southern margin of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-way and north of the northern margin of State Highway No. 94, and lying in a generally easterly direction from the present city limits of Valdosta, shall be hereinafter referred to as "Area D."
(e) That part of said territory lying south of the northern margin of State Highway No. 94 (Valdosta-Statenville Highway) and running thence clockwise around the southern perimeter of the present Valdosta city limits to the center of Dukes Bay Drainage Canal where the same

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is the margin of the present city limits in the SOllthwestern section of Valdosta, shall be hereinafter referred to as "Area E."
SECTION a.
Said corporate limits shall be extended so as to :include and embrace therein the following parts or parcels of the territory described. in Section 2, to wit:
(a) All of "Area A", provided that a majority of the eligible voters of said "Area A8 voting in said election shall vote in favor of extending the corporate limits of the City of Valdosta;
(b) All of "Area B," provided that a majority of the eligible voters of said "Area B" voting in said election shall vote in favor of extending the corporate limits of the City of Valdosta;
(c) All of "Area C," provided that a majority of the eligible voters of said "Area C" voting in said election shall vote in favor of extending the corporate limits of the City of Valdosta;
(d) All of "Area D," provided that a majority of the eligible voters of said "Area D" voting in said election shall vote in favor of extending the corporate limits of the City of Valdosta;
(e) All of ..Area E," provided that a majority of the eligible voters of said "Area E" voting in said election shall vote in favor of extending the corporate limits of the City of Valdosta.

SECTION 4
The Mayor and Council of the City of Valdosta may, in their discretion, by an appropriate resolution within thirty days after the a:pproval of this Act, call an election to be held at the Courthouse of Lowndes County, at a time to be fixed by said resolution not less than thirty days nor more than forty-five days after the adoption of said resolution, at which election there shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the areas as described in Section 2 hareof the question of whether the corporate limits of the City of Valdosta shall be extended in each area in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Only the qualified electors residing in said areas described in Section 2 hereof who shall, pursuant to this Act, register to vote in said election, shall be eligible to vote in said election. For the purpose of this Act, such eligible voters shall be deemed to be eligible voters of the areas (as defined and named by Section 2 of this Act) in which they reside.
SECTION li.
After calling said election, it shall be the duty of said Mayor and Council to appoint a special hoard of registrars composed of not less than three nor more than seven members, each of whom shall be a qualified elector residing within the city of Valdosta or within any of said areas described in Section 2 hereof. Each of said appointees shall qualify as a member of said hoard by making oath well and truly to perform his duties as such registrar in aecordance with the provisions of this Act. The Clerk and the Deputy Clerk of the City of Valdosta shall be ex officio members of said board for the purposes set forth in Section 6 of this Act.

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SECTION 6.
It shall be the duty of said special board of Registrars, immediately upon their qualifications, to open two registration books for each of the areas defined by Section 2 hereof, one of which shall remain in the office of the Clerk of said City until the time hereinafter fixed for the closing of said books, and the other of which shall be safely kept by the members of said board.
Du1ing the office hours of said Clerk and until said books are closed, as hereinafter provided, the books remaining in the office of said Clerk shall be kept open by said Clerk or his Deputy, and all qualified electors residing in said areas as described in Section 2 hereof shall have the privilege of registering in the book provided for the particular areas in which such electors respectively reside. Qualified electors residing in said areas described in Section 2 hereof shall similarly have the privilege of registering in the appropriate book kept by the registrars at such time and at such places within the City of Valdosta or within the said areas as described in Section 2 hereof as may be fixed or determined by said registrars; provided, however, that no person shall register more than once to vote in said election.

SECTION 7.
Ten (10) days prior to the holding of said election, said registration books shall be closed and thereafter no further registrations shall be permitted therein. After the closing of said books and prior to the date of said election, said special board of registrars shall prepare a list of the eligible voters of each of said areas by listing alphabetically the names of the persons who shall have registered in the registration books provided; however, no person shall be placed upon such eligible voters list who is not then a qualified elector residing in the area to which such voters list is applicable. Prior to the opening of polls for the holding of said election, said special board of registrars shall furnish to the election managers in charge of said election two certified copies of each of said eligible voters list.

SECTION 8.
Said election shall be held under the superintendence of a special board of election managers composed of five members appointed by the Mayor and Council of said city. Each of said election managers shall be a qualified elector residing within the City of Valdosta or within said areas as described in Section 2 hereof. Said election managers shall qualify as such by making oath to manager well and truly said election honestly and impartially in accordance with the provisions of this Act, to the best of their ability.

SECTION 9.
The polls shall be opened for said election at seven o'clock a.m. and closed at six o'clock p.m. on the day of said election. The ballots of voters of the 1espective areas defined by Section 2 hereof shall be cast and kept in separate ballot boxes according to such areas throughout said election; and upon the closing of the polls, said election managers shall proceed to count the votes of the eligible voters of said respective areas

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separately, and then consolidate the returns in such manner as to determine accurately the results of said election as affecting each of the areas defined by Section 2 hereof. Said election managers shall make a sworn written report of the results of said election to the Mayor and Council of the City of Valdosta at the first official meeting of said Mayor and Council after said election; and said Mayor and Council shall, by resolution, officially declare the results of said election.

SECTION 10.
All persons voting at said election in favor of extending and enlarging the corporate limits of the City of Valdosta shall have written or printed on their ballots the following words:
"For extending the City limits of Valdosta." and all persons voting at said election against extending or enlarging the said corporate limits shall have written or printed on their ballots the following words:
"Against extending the City limits of Valdosta."

SECTION 11.
Except as otherwise provided in this Act, said election and the holding thereof shall be governed and controlled by all appropriate laws and rules governing the election of members of the General Assembly.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following general bills were read the third time and put upon their passage.

SB 114. By Senators McBride of the lOth, Blalock of the 36th, Harden of the 27th and others:
A bill to amend chapter 26-45 of the code of Georgia of 1933 as amended so as to provide that it shall be a felony for any person confined or imprisoned for the violation of a municipal ordinance or state law to escape or attempt to escape; to provide that it shall be a felony for any person to aid or attempt to aid or assist a prisoner to escape or attempt to escape; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 27, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Blalock of the 36th asked unanimous consent that SB 114 be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

SB 98. By Senator Lambert of the 28th:
A bill to provide for the sale of growing timber on lands held by a life tenant by order of the superior court; and for other purposes.

The Committee on General Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide for the sale of timber growing on lands held by a life tenant by order of the Superior Court; to provide for notification of a person having any interest in the land; to provide that the court may fix the terms and condition of sale; to provide that at the time of death of the life tenant, all growing timber shall be the property of the remainderman; to provide that the court may apportion the proceeds of said sale; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. The annual increment to timber growing on lands held under a life tenancy, shall be the property of the life tenant and, unless expressly prohibited by the instrument creating the life estate. any person owning any interest in land held by a life tenant may petition the Superior Court for an order permitting the sale of such timber and for apportionment of the proceeds among the persons entitled thereto upon the following conditions. All persons having any interest in the land on which such timber stands shall be named as defendants in said proceeding and may appear and offer objections as to why such sale should not be had, or propose terms and conditions in connection with any sale allowed. After hearing evidence the court shall determine what portion of such timber may be sold, if any, and if a sale is permitted may fix the terms and conditions thereof and apportion the proceeds. At the death of the life tenant all growing timber then standing, except such as may have been previously ordered sold, shall be the property of the remainderman.
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 16, nays 15, and the substitute was adopted.
Senator Dews of the 9th moved that SB 98 be tabled.
On the motion to table the ayes were 25, nays 5, and the motion prevailed.
HB 140. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend section 84-1101 of the code, relating to the definition of optometry; and for other purposes.

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Senator Ursrey of the 54th moved that HB 140 be indefinitely postponed.

On the motion the ayes were 13, nays 17, and the motion was lost.

Senator Hollis of the 24th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 140 by striking the semicolons in sub-section (c) and substituting therefor "commas".
By striking from section 2 the word "learned".
By adding a new section to be known as Section 3 and to read as follows:
"Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect any establishment engaged in the business of selling ready made g-lasses, sunglasses, or non-prescriptioned industrial goggles who are not rendering or attempting to render a professional optometric service."
By re-numbering original section 3 to become section 4.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 1, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 158. By Messrs. MeWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in DeKalb County for the purpose of ascertaining the form of government desired by the people of such county; and for other purposes.

The DeKalb delegation offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 158 by changing No.2 of Section 3 to read as follows:
2. If a multiple commission form of government is adopted, do you favor:
An elected county executive who shall serve as chairman of an elected board of commissioners of DeKalb County?
or A county manager executive who shall be appointed by an elected board of commissioners of DeKalb County?

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 41, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

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SB 76. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend code sections 26-301 and 26-302 of the code of Georgia of 1933 so as to provide that infants under the age of fifteen years shall not be considered or found guilty of any crime or misdemeanor but shall be treated in accordance with the provisions of the juvenile court act; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that SB 76 be tabled.

On the motion to table the ayes were 42, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

SB 82. By Senator Steis of the 25th:
A bill to amend section 29-401 of the code of Georgia, 1933, relating to the recording and priority of deeds, so as to provide that before any deed is recorded, the clerk shall be presented with an attorney's certificate that the property conveyed therein has been returned during the current year for state and county ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.

Senator Dews of the 9th moved that SB 82 be tabled.

On the motion to table the ayes 36, nays 2, and the motion prevailed.

HB 425. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and Rowland of Johnson:
A bill to amend an act to provide a uniform method of fixing, limiting and restricting the salary, allowance and travel expense to be paid elected officials; to provide for the payment of certain other necessary expenses for the commissioner of labor; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 96. By Senator Raulerson of the 46th:
A bill to amend the act known as the minimum foundation program of education act, so as to provide that county boards of education may elect teachers and contract therewith without the recommendation of the county school superintendent; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Education and Public Schools offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 96 by striking the word "county" from the caption of said bill wherever the same appears therein.

The amendment was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 99. By Senators Turner of the 34th and Harper of the 26th: A bill to amend section 56-224 of the code of Georgia relating to authorized investments by insurance companies, so as to authorize additional investments for insurance companies; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 1.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:
HB 143. By Messrs. Murphey of Crawford, Willingham of Cobb and others: A bill to amend section 32-937 of the code of Georgia of 1933, relating to free tuition, age limits for children entering the common schools; and for other purposes.
The House amendment to the Senate amendment was as follows: Amend HE 143 by striking the word "November" wherever it ap-
pears and inserting in lieu thereof the word "December".
Senator McDonald of the 43rd moved that the Senate disagree to the House amendment to the Senate amendment and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.
On the motion the ayes were 32, nays 1.

The motion prevailed and the president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate Senators McDonald of the 43rd, Lovett of the 16th and Matthews of the 47th.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House amendment thereto:

HE 158. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in DeKalb County for the purpose of ascertaining the form of government desired by the people of such county; and for other purposes.

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Senator Turner of the 34th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

SB 79. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend the act entitled in part "an act to provide a uniform method of fixing, limiting and restricting the salary, allowance and travel expense to be paid elected officials, etc.", by amending section 4 of said act to provide for the payment of certain other necessary expense of the commissioner of labor; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that SB 79 be tabled.

On the motion to table the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

SB 103. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to provide for the liability of the owner of any motor vehicle which may be operated upon the public highways, roads or streets of this state in the prosecution of the business of the owner or for the benefit of the owner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SR 32. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution to amend the resolution approved December 10, 1953 establishing the Georgia commission on education so as to direct said commission to submit findings and drafts of suggested laws to each session of the General Assembly held during the continuance of said commission; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HE 156. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty, Birdsong of Troup, Sumter of Hall, Lam of Troup, McWhorter of DeKalb and many others:
A bill to authorize the clerk of the superior court of any court of the state having a population of not less than 36,000, to install and use photostatic equipment or other photographer equipment, etc.; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 184. By Messrs. Mincy of Ware and Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to regulate the sale of funeral merchandise and funeral services upon a "prepayment plan"; and for other purposes.
Senator Hollis of the 24th offered the following amendments:
Amend HB 184 by inserting in the fourth line of section 3 after the word "sale" the following: "until an amount equal to the seller's cost of such merchandise shall have been deposited".
Amend HB 184 by striking section 4 in its entirety and substituting in lieu therefor the following:
"Section 4. When the seller shall have delivered the merchandise and performed the services contracted for, then upon proof of such delivery and performance satisfactory to such bank or trust company, such bank or trust company shall be authorized to pay over the funds in trust to the seller."
The amendments were adopted.
Senator Turner of the 34th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 184 by striking therefrom section 2 of said bill and inserting in lieu thereof a new section to be known as section 2 which reads as follows:
"Section 2. The words 'funeral merchandise' when used in this act shall mean articles of merchandise used in interment of dead human bodies, and shall include burial vaults, coffins or caskets, and burial clothing."
The amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 195. By Messrs. Reed, Bentley and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the disposal of dead poultry; to provide for the method of disposal; and for other purposes.

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Senator Florence of the 39th moved that BB 195 be tabled.

On the motion to table, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

BB 214. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act entitled, "the Georgia retailers' and consumers sales and use tax act", so as to provide that contractors shall be deemed to be consumers under this act and liable for sales and use tax on all tangible personal property used in fulfilling a contract; and for other purposes.

Senators Millican of the li2nd and Overby of the S3rd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 114 as follows:
Add a new paragraph at the end of Section reading as follows:
"Whenever a contractor holding a contract with a general or prime contractor shall have posted with the Commissioner of Revenue or his delegate a good and valid bond in a surety company authorized to do business in this State; or legal securities, in an amount not less than $1,000.00 or more than 810,000.00, as determined by the Commissioner of Revenue or his delegate, conditioned that all Sales and Use Taxes which may accrue to the State of Georgia on account of the execution of sub-contracts by sub-contractors will be paid when due, and when such bond or legal securities are so posted then no general or prime contractor shall withbold any sums owing to the sub-contractor under their contract with respect to Sales and Use Taxes!'

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 80, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majoritJ', was passed as amended.
BB 223. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a department of public safety for the state of Georgia, so as to provide that all drivers' licenses issued after the date of approval of this act shall expire ten (10) J'ears from the date the license is or was issued; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Highways and Public Roads offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Department of

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Public Safety for the State of Georgia, known as the "Public Safety Department Act", approved March 19, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 322), as amended particularly by an Act approved Pebruary 19, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 157) so as to provide that all drivers' license issued after effective date of this Act shall expire five (5) years from date of issue; to provide an expiration date for license issued prior to the effective date of this Act; to provide for the examination or re-examination of all applicants for new or renewal license before issuance of a new or renewal license; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA.
Section 1. An Act creating a Department of Public Safety for the State of Georgia and known as the "Public Safety Department Act" approved March 19, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 322), as amended particularly by an Act approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, pp. 157, 172), is hereby amended by striking Section 5 of Article IV in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 5. All license issued after the effective date of this Act shall expire five (5) years from the date the license is issued. All license issued prior to the effective date of this Act shall expire March 31, 1950. No new or renewal drivers' license shall be issued until the person applying for a new or renewal license shall have taken a complete examination, or re-examination as the case may be. Provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall prevent the revocation of any such license now in force or hereafter issued for any legal reason as now or hereafter provided by law."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective April 1, 1955.
On the adoption of the substitute the ayes were 35, nays 2, and the substitute was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 275. By Messrs. Tarpley of Union, Upshaw of Bartow, Key of Jasper, King and Houston of Whitfield:
A bill to amend an act relating to fees of clerks of the superior courts, so as to provide for compensation for per diem services in attendance upon court in criminal cases; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 403. By Messrs. Hayes of Coffee, Henderson of Atkinson and others:
A bill to create a division in the office of the Secretary of State, to be known as the Georgia State Museum of science and industry; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 392. By Messrs. Key of Jasper and Veal of Putnam:
A bill to amend an act relative to keeping livestock from running at large or straying; and for other purposes.

Senator Dean of the 40th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 392 so that the effective date of this act shall be January 1, 1956.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message from His Excellency, the Governor, was read by the secretary:

Marvin Griffin Governor

State of Georgia Executive Department
Atlanta
February 9, 1955

BenT. Wiggins Executive Secretary

VETO MESSAGE
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Senate Bill No. 13 is herewith returned without executive approval, pursuant to paragraph XV of Article V of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945.

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SB 13 is a population act appling to cities having more than 300,000 population and which changes the general law as found in the Code, Section 34-1904 (supp.), so as to:

(1) Require all candidates to file notice of their candidacy in city elections with the city authorities at least thirty days before the general election. The general law only requires that this be done fifteen days prior to the election.

(2) Require all candidates for mayor who have not been nominated in a city-wide primary to file a petition signed by not less than five per cent of the registered voters.

Both of these requirements are contrary to the established general law and attempt to create special provisions applying to municipal elections in the city of Atlanta inconsistent with the general law of the State.

While it is well settled that the legislature may validly use population as a basis for classification in certain instances where the population bracket is not hedged in with so many restrictions and limitations as to make the classification arbitrary and capricious, it is equally well settled that, in any case, before population may be used as a basis of classification, it must be shown that a reasonable relationship exists between population and the subject matter of the particular
act.

With regard to SB 13, it is clear that the population of the city of Atlanta does not bear any reasonable relation to the attempted requirement in this Bill that independent candidates procure a petition signed by a stated percentage of the registered voters. Perhaps it might be considered wise and desirable that such a requirement be made by law, but it is equally apparent that if such provision is made, there is no reasonable basis for granting or withholding the applicability of the law because of differences in population. Population is not such a basis as may be used for differentiating between cities in this instance.

On the contrary, if there is any difference between cities in a population sense, it would seem that it would be more reasonable to establish this requirement in smaller cities rather than in large, due to the burdensome and almost impossible task incident upon getting genuine signatures where a large number of voters would have to be contacted and properly identified.

Likewise, SB 13 appears to be purely arbitrary to distinguish between cities on the basis of population with respect to the filing time for candidates for municipal office.

Therefore, SB 13, failing to meet the test of constitutionality after a careful study, is returned vetoed.
Sincerely,
Marvin Griffin, Governor.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted :

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HB 475. By Mr. Russell of Barrow:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Barrow County; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Hollis of the 24th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on State of the Republic, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 146. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend the intangible property tax act so as to require the intangible tax on long term notes secured by real estate; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Turner of the 34th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted :

HB 454. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues of Rockdale County; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Davis of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted :

HB 428. By Messrs. Bagby of Paulding, Cornelius of Polk, McKelvey of Polk, Murphy of Haralson and Fowler of Douglas:
A bill to create the office of assistant solicitor-general of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Davis of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted :

HB 110. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act concerning the dormancy of judgments by providing for the filing and recording of written notices of bona fide public efforts by the plantiff in execution to enforce such execution in the courts; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.

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Senator Davis of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted :

HB 413. By Messrs. Killian and Nightingale of Glynn, Odom of Camden, Parker of Appling, Harrison of Jeff Davis:
A bill to amend an act that provided for a salary system in lieu of a fee system for the solicitor general of the Brunswick judicial circuit; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Davis of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 506. By Messrs. Cason of Pierce, Frier of Ware, Hayes of Coffee, Mincy of Ware, Harris of Brantley, Rodgers of Charlton and others:
A bill to amend an act which provided a salary for the solicitor-general of the Waycross judicial circuit; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Turner of the 34th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Municipal Government, read the second time and recommitted :
HB 494. By Messrs. Hayes and Tanner of Coffee: A bill to incorporate the City of Ambrose in Coffee County; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to wit:

HR 25. By Messrs. Cates and Mobley of Burke:
A resolution to compensate Parker-White Motor Company for damages to their automobile, and for other purposes.

HR 38. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A resolution to officially designate the names for two bridges on State Highway Route 102, as the "Bolden S. Cobb Bridges."

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HR 39. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A resolution to compensate Oliver B. Humphrey for damages to his automobile, and for other purposes.

HR 52. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A resolution to compensate Mr. Paul Fouts for damages caused by State Highway Department maintenance crew, and for other purposes.

HR 60. By Mr. Musgrove of Clinch: A resolution compensating Maitland Smith, and for other purposes.

HR 73. By Mr. Truelove of White:
A resolution to provide for payment to Orner E. Craven for damages to his truck, and for other purposes.

HR 76. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution to provide for compensation to F. L. Spivey for damages to his automobile, and for other purposes.

HR 81. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A resolution to compensate Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harold Hill, for injuries and damage to automobile, and for other purposes.

HR 87. By Mr. Mincy of Ware:
A resolution authorizing payment of salary to Trooper Dessie Griffin of the State Patrol, and for other purposes.

HR 88. By Mr. Cloud of Decatur:
A resolution authorizing compensation to George D. Whittaker; and for other purposes.

HR 111. By Mr. Kennedy of Turner:
A resolution to compensate J. C. Nolan for damages to his automobile, and for other purposes.

HR 112. By Mr. Flynt of Taliaferro:
A resolution ratifying an easement granted by the State of Georgia to the Board of Education of Taliaferro County, and for other purposes.

HR 114. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A resolution to compensate T. P. Price and Mrs. Price for injuries and property damage, and for other purposes.

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HR 118. By Mr. Short of Colquitt:
A resolution proposing compensation to Mr. Darrell Wiggins for damages to his automobile, and for other purposes.

HB 99. By Mr. Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to the taxation of banks and banking associations and their branches; and for other purposes.

HB 326. By Messrs. Lindsey and Bolton of Spalding and others:
A bill relating to the registration of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

HB 531. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of paying annuities and benefits to the peace officers of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 397. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Juvenile Court Act", etc., so as to provide for the transfer of a child to other courts who is charged with a crime; and for other purposes.

HB 517. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Upshaw of Bartow and others: A bill to amend the Intangible Property Tax Act; and for other purposes.

HB 398. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to authorize the Brunswick Ports Authority to assign, convey, g-rant or otherwise transfer any or all of its property; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 99. By Mr. Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to the taxation of banks and banking associations and their branches; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.

HB 326. By Messrs. Lindsey and Bolton of Spalding and others:
A bill relating to the registration of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 397. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn: A bill to amend an act known as the "juvenile court act", etc.; so as

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to provide for the transfer of a child to other courts who is charged with a crime; and for other purposes.
RefeiTed to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 398. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to authorize the Brunswick Ports Authority to assign, convey, granted or otherwise transfer any or all of its property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of the Republic.

HB 517. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Upshaw of Bartow and others: A bill to amend the intangible property tax act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of the Republic.

HB 531. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of paying annuities and benefits to the peace officers of the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

HR 25. By Messrs. Cates and Mobley of Burke: A resolution to compensate Parker-White Motor Company for damages to their automobile; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HR 38. By Mr. Roughton of Washington: A resolution to officially designate the names for two bridges on state highway route 102, as the "Bolden S. Cobb Bridges".
Referred to Committee on Highways and Public Roads.
HR 39. By Mr. Roughton of Washington: A resolution to compensate Oliver B. Humphrey for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HR 52. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall: A resolution to compensate 1\Ir. Paul Fouts for damages caused by state highway department maintenance crew; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HR 60. By Mr. Musgrove of Clinch: A resolution compensating Maitland Smith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 73. By Mr. Truelove of White:
A resolution to provide for payment to Orner E. Craven for damages to his truck; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 76. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution to provide for compensation to F. L. Spivey for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 81. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A resolution to compensate Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hill for injuries and damage to automobile; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 87. By Mr. Mincy of Ware:
A resolution authorizing payment of salary to Trooper Dessie Griffin of the state patrol; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 88. By Mr. Cloud of Decatur:
A resolution authorizing compensation to George D. Whittaker; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 111. By Mr. Kennedy of Turner:
A resolution to compensate J. C. Nolan for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 112. By Mr. Flynt of Taliaferro:
A resolution ratifying an easement granted by the state of Georgia to the board of education of Taliaferro County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HR 114. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A resolution to compensate T. P. Price and Mrs. Price for injuries and property damage; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 118. By Mr. Short of Colquitt:
A resolution proposing compensation to Mr. Darrell Wiggins for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee ou Appropriations.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until ten o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, February 16, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at ten o'clock and was called to order by the president.
Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.
Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of bills and resolutions. 3. Reports of standing committees. 4. Second reading of bills and resolutions favorably reported. 5. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:

HB 199. By Mr. Strickland of Toombs:
A bill to provide that the judge of a Superior Court or a City Court shall appoint a chaplain; and for other purposes.

HB 323. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to abolish the Division of Wild Life; and for other purposes.

HB 407. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth:
A bill to require the inoculation of dogs against rabies; and for other purposes.

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HB 412. By Mr. Reed of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the disposition of notices of claims against deposits of insurance companies filed with the State Treasurer; and for other purposes.

HB 418. By Mr. Freeman of Monroe:
A bill to provide revenue and source of revenue for the purpose of paying pensions to the firemen of the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 421. By Messrs. Matthews of Clarke and others:
A bill to provide for the procurement of group insurance for county employees; and for other purposes.

HB 449. By Messrs. Duke and Massee of Baldwin and others:
A bill to amend section 35-236 of the 1933 code of Georgia relating to lunacy trial of persons at Milledgeville State Hospital; and for other purposes.

HB 490. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to provide for a period of residence of twelve months prior to taking the examination for admission to the bar of the Supreme Court of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 499. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act known as the General Tax Act, so as to remove the provisions relating to the tax upon dealers in gun shells, and for other purposes.

HB 552. By Messrs. Hall, Wright and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to abolish the offices of tax 1eceiver and tax collector, and to create in lieu of the same the county tax commissioner of Floyd County; and for other purposes.

HB 556. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide for the continued existence of the public school system of the County of Richmond"; and for other purposes.
HB 557. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to create a charter for the City of Ellenwood in the County o! Clayton; and for other purposes.

HB 352. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth:
A bill to amend an act relating to the licensing of aliens to practice medicine or pharmacy in this state; and for other purposes.

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The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 142. By Mr. Fowler of Tift:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to prevent the spread of hog cholera; to prescribe the administering of hog cholera serum and virus in this state; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 35. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:

A bill to be entitled an act to place the sheriff, the clerk of the superior

court and the ordinary of Dougherty County on a salary basis; and for

other purposes.



HB 575. By Mr. Truelove of White:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a board of county commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of White; and for other purposes.

HB 576. By Mr. Parker of Appling:
A bill to prohibit the hunting of deer with dogs in the County of Appling; and for other purposes.

HB 577. By Messrs. Hall, Scoggin and Wright of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a new charter and municipal government for the City of Rome; and for other purposes.

HR 127. By Mr. Baughman of Early:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain books to the clerk of the Superior Court of Early County; and for other purposes.

HR 172. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson:
A resolution to furnish law books to the Superior Court of Johnson County; and for other purposes.

HR 182. By Mr. Russell of Barrow:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain books to the county commissioners of Barrow County; and for other purposes.

HR 183. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith, H. Smith of Fulton:
A resolution to establish a commission on public education for the City of Atlanta and Fulton County, to define its duties and authority and

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to provide necessary funds to effectuate the purposes thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 543. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act consolidating acts incorporating the City of East Point and creating a new charter for said city; and for other purposes.

HR 140. By Messrs. Caldwell and Mallory of Upson:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to convey to the City of Thomaston a tract of land conveyed to the State by error; and for other purposes.

HR 177. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to convey certain property to the City of Brunswick; and for other purposes.

HB 331. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding and others:
A bill to authorize the judgment of a court providing permanent alimony for the support of a wife, or child or children, or both; and for other purposes.

SB 77. By Senator Woods of the 49th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Evans; and for other purposes.

SB 90. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to establish a metropolitan planning district for Chatham County; and for other purposes.

SB 108. By Senator Florence of the 39th:
A bill to amend the act creating a three member board of commissioners of roads and revenues fur Douglas County; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted, as amended, the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 33. By Senator Neel of the 7th:
A resolution to establish a committee to study proposed revisions of workmen's compensation law; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:

HR 144. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A resolution proposing the acceptance of a State historical site in Richmond County of the premises known as "The White House of Augusta"; and for other purposes.

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HR 147. By Messrs. Perkins of Carroll, Matheson of Hart and others:
A resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to equalize the benefits under the Korean veteran farm training program; and for other purposes.

HR 190. By Mr. Long of Murray:
A resolution to designate State Route 225 as the Joseph Vann Highway; and for other purposes.

HR 170. By Messrs. Bentley of Cobb and Underwood of Bartow:
A resolution directing the Georgia Public Service Commission to intervene in interstate commerce commission finance docket No. 18845 as the official representative of the state; and for other purposes.

HB 558. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

HB 559. By Messrs. Coker and Campbell of Walker:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Chickamauga; and for other purposes.

HB 560. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A bill to amend an act creating the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Walton County; and for other purposes.

HB 561. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin; and for other purposes.

HB 562. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta relating to the establishment of a pension plan for employees of the fire department and police department of the city council of Augusta; and for other purposes.

HB 563. By Messrs. McKenna, Groover and Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

HB 564. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

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HB 565. By Mr. Jones of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to place the sheriff of Laurens County and his deputies on a salary basis"; and for other purposes.

HB 566. By Mr. Jones of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Dublin; and for other purposes.

HB 568. By Mr. Martin of Banks:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Banks County"; and for other purposes.

HB 569. By Mr. Ivey of Newton:
A bill to amend an act entitled An act to repeal an act so as to provide a board of directors for Newton County; and for other purposes.

HB 570. By Mr. Ivey of Newton:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to fix the salary of the treasurer of Newton County; and for other purposes.

HB 571. By Mr. Coker of Cherokee:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Canton; and for other purposes.

HB 572. By Mr. Coker of Cherokee:
A bill to create the Chetokee County Water Authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, operate and maintain self-liquidating projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water, etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 574. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to repeal the provisions for the taxation of corporations within the City of Commerce; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were read the first time and referred to committees:

HB 199. By Mr. Strickland of Toombs:
A bill to provide that the judge of a superior court or a city court shall appoint a chaplain; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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HB 323. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to abolish the Division of Wild Life; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.

HB 331. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding and others:
A bill to authorize the judgment of a court providing permanent alimony for the support of a wife, or child or children, or both; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 352. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth:
A bill to amend an act relating to the licensing of aliens to practice medicine or pharmacy in this state; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.

HB 407. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth:
A bill to require the inoculation of dogs against rabies; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health.

HB 412. By Mr. Reed of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the disposition of notices of claims against deposits of insurance companies filed with the state treasurer; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.

HB 418. By Mr. Freeman of Monroe:
A bill to provide revenue and source of revenue for the purpose of paying pensions to the firemen of the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of the Republic.

HB 421. By Messrs. Matthews of Clarke and others:
A bill to provide for the procurement of group insurance for county employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.

HB 449. By Messrs. Duke and Massee of Baldwin and others:
A bill to amend section 35-236 of the 1933 code of Georgia relating to lunacy trial of persons at Milledgeville State Hospital; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 490. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to provide for a period of residence of twelve months prior to taking the examination for admission to the bar of the supreme court of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 499. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act known as the general tax act, so as to remove the provisions relating to the tax upon dealers in gun shells; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

HB 543. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act consolidating acts incorporating the City of East Point and creating a new charter for said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 522. By Messrs. Hall, Wright and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to abolish the offices of tax receiver and tax collector, and to create in lieu of the same the county tax commissioner of Floyd County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 556. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide for the continued existence of the public school system of the County of Richmond; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 557. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to create a charter for the City of Ellenwood in the county of Clayton; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 558. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 559. By Messrs. Coker and Campbell of Walker:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Chickamauga; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HB 560. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A bill to amend an act creating the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Walton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 561. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 562. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Augusta relating to the establishment of a pension plan for employees of the fire department and police department of the city council of Augusta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 563. By Messrs. McKenna, Groover and Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 564. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 565. By Mr. Jones of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to place the sheriff of Laurens County and his deputies on a salary basis"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 566. By Mr. Jones of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act establishing the city court of Dublin; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 568. By Mr. Martin of Banks:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Banks County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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HB 569. By Mr. lvey of Newton:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to repeal an act so as to provide a board of directors for Newton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 570. By Mr. lvey of Newton:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to fix the salary of the treasurer of Newton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 571. By Mr. Coker of Cherokee:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Canton; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 572. By Mr. Coker of Cherokee:
A bill to create the Cherokee County water authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, operate and maintain self-liquidating projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water, etc; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 574. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to repeal the provisions for the taxation of corporations within the City of Commerce; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HB 575. By Mr. Truelove of White:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a board of county commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of White; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

HB 576. By Mr. Parker of Appling:
A bill to prohibit the hunting of deer with dogs in the County of Appling; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.

HB 577. By Messrs. Hall, Scoggin and Wright of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a new charter and municipal government for the City of Rome; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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HR 127. By Mr. Baughman of Early:
A resolution authorizing and directing the state librarian to furnish certain books to the clerk of the superior court of Early County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 140. By Messrs. Caldwell and Mallory of Upson:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to convey to the City of Thomaston a tract of land conveyed to the state by error; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HR 144. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond: A resolution proposing the acceptance as a state historical site in Richmond County of the premises known as "the white house of Augusta",; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
HR 147. By Messrs. Perkins of Carroll, Matheson of Hart and others: A resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to equalize the benefits under the Korean Veteran Farm Training Program; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HR 172. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson: A resolution to furnish law books to the superior court of Johnson County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
HR 177. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn: A resolution to authorize the Governor to convey certain property to the City of Brunswick; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HR 182. By Mr. Russell of Barrow:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain books to the county commissioners of Barrow County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 183. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A resolution to establish a commission on public education for the City of Atlanta and Fulton County, to define its duties and authority and

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to provide necessary funds to effectuate the purposes thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

Mr. Ayers of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Health, had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 145. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Ayers of 31st District,
Chairman.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 522. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Turner of 34th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Harden of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on State of Republic had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 398. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Harden of 27th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President :
Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under consideration the

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following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 430. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Turner of 34th District, Chairman.

Mr. Harden of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. President :
Your Committee on State of Republic had had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instlucted me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 146. Do Pass as amended.
HB 517. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted,
Harden of 27th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Garrett of the 53rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 213. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Garrett of 53rd District,
Chairman.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 494. Do Pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Turner of 34th District,
Chairman.

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Mr. Davis of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary had had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 504. Do Pass. HB 520. Do Pass. HB 311. Do Pass. HB 110. Do Pass. HB 428. Do Pass. HB 506. Do Pass. HB 413. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Davis of 42nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Strickland of the 3rd District, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Public Welfare, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Welfare had had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and has instructed me as Vice Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SR 40. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Strickland of the 3rd District,
Vice Chairman.

Mr. Kelly of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Amendments to the Constitution had had under consideration the following resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HR 13. Do Pass.
HR 21. Do Pass.
HR 24. Do Pass.
HR 28. Do Pass.

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HR 32. Do Pass. HR 61. Do Pass. HR 66. Do Pass. HR 70. Do Pass. HR 77. Do Pass. HR 78. Do Pass. HR 82. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Kelly of 28th District, Chairman.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time :

HB 145. By Messrs. Ray of Warren, Garrard of Wilkes, Jones of Lumpkin, Groover of Bibb and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to be entitled the "structural pest control act", so as to define words and terms used herein; to create a "structural pest control commission"; and for other purposes.
HB 213. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act entitled, "the Georgia retailers' and consumers' sales and use act" setting forth intention of the legislature regarding casual and isolated sales, and to provide that casual and isolated sales are taxable under this act; and for other purposes.
HB 311. By Messrs. Sanders of Richmond, Short of Colquitt, Groover of Bibb, Chambers of Richmond and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act establishing juvenile courts so as to provide that the juvenile court may establish a division of the juvenile probation system of such county for the physical and mental diagnosis of cases of children who are believed to be physically or mentally diseased or defective; and for other purposes.

HB 398. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to authorize the Brunswick Ports Authority created by that act of the General Assembly approved March 8, 1945, to assign, convey, grant or otherwise transfer any or all of its property, real, personal, tangible, intangible, or otherwise, to the state ports authority; and for other purposes.

HB 430. By Mr. Peacock of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the City of Eastman; and for other purposes.

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HB 504. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth:
A bill to amend an act relative to applications to the board of dental examiners and fees, expenses and compensation of such board; and for other purposes.

HB 517. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Upshaw of Bartow and Cloud of Decatur:
A bill to amend the intangible property tax act, so as to include a provision in section 6, of part 1 that in lieu of specifying the dates upon which such note or notes fall due, a statement may be made in the security instrument that all such note or notes fall due within three years from the date thereof or from the date of any such instrument executed to secure the same; and for other purposes.

HB 520. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act creating the state board of pardons and paroles, so as to authorize the revocation of a parole without a hearing in certain cases; and for other purposes.

HB 522. By Mr. Cotton of Baker:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Newton; and for other purposes.

HR 13. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to the constitution of 1945, relating to the qualifications of justices, judges, etc; and for other purposes.

HR 21. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to the constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly of Georgia to enact laws creating a civil service commission and civil service system for county police employed by Bibb County, etc; and for other purposes.

HR 24. By Mr. Henderson of Atkinson:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution, enabling the County of Atkinson to issue refunding bonds without a vote of the people to meet the present and any future indebtedness that may be incurred; and for other purposes.

HR 28. By Mr. Kennedy of Turner:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution, so as to authorize the City of Ashburn, in Turner County, to levy a tax not to exceed one mill for the purpose of creating a fund to be used in assisting, promoting and encouraging the local of any industries in the city of Ashburn; and for other purposes.

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HR 32. By Mr. Jordan of Wheeler:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Wheeler County by the people; and for other purposes.

HR 61. By Mr. Ramsey of Effingham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Effingham County by the people; and for other purposes.
HR 66. By Mr. Clary of McDuffie:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of McDuffie County by the people; and for other purposes.
HR 70. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler and Sognier of Chatham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution to provide that the general assembly may grant to the governing authority of Chatham County the right to provide for the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and curbing within any subdivision of the county located outside the corporate limits of any municipality where the lots have been subdivided with frontages of 150 feet or less, etc; and for other purposes.
HR 77. By Messrs. Pickard, Young and Nilan of Muscogee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution by which the homestead tax exemption authorized therein would not apply to any tax levied by Muscogee County, Georgia for the purpose of affording fire protection within said county; and for other purposes.
HR 78. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Dougherty County outside municipalities by the governing authority of Dougherty County; and for other purposes.

HR 82. By Messrs. Sanders, Chambers and Holley of Richmond:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution relative to the districting of counties, so as to change the area of Richmond County to which said 1952 amendment is applicable; and for other purposes.
The following uncontested local bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

HB 329. By Messrs. Lokey, H. Smith and M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to carry into effect in the city of Atlanta the provisions of the amendment to paragraph 1, of section 7, of article 6 of the constitution of the state of Georgia, relating to the

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abolition of justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 358. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to amend an act changing and fixing the salary of the clerk of the tax commissioner of Telfair County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 359. By Mr. Brown of Telfair:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend by substitution an act creating a new charter for the City of McRae, etc., so as to provide that the City of McRae shall have the right to acquire, equip, operate and maintain a telephone system within the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 379. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Suwanee; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 380. By Mr. Roughton of Washington: A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to establish a county council for Washington County; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill. the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 382. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A bill to amend an act creating the board of commissioners of roads and revenue for Washington County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 384. By Messrs. Hall, Scoggin and Wright of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter and municipal government for the City of Rome; by enlarging the present city boundaries and corporate limits by the annexation of certain described property adjacent to the present city limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 385. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act revising, consolidating and superseding the several acts incorporating the Town of Austell; so as to provide for a change in the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 386. By Messrs. Mincy and Frier of Ware:
A bill to amend an act to provide a new charter for the City of Waycross; to extend the city limits of said city of Waycross so as to include within said city limits all of a certain subdivision now in and adjoining the city of Waycross known as Eastover Terrace; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill. the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 389. By Mr. Harrell of Grady:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Cairo; so as to authorize the mayor and council to alter, change, close and abandon streets and alleys of the city of Cairo, etc; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 391. By Messrs. Blalock and Foster of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park. to prescribe its limits, extending them to take in a strip of land in Clayton County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill. having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 409. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act establishing a charter and incorporating the city of Bowman; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 413. By Messrs. Killian and Nightingale of Glynn, Odom of Camden, Parker of Appling, Harrison of Jeff Davis:
A bill to amend an act that provided for a salary system in lieu of a fee system for the solicitor general of the Brunswick judicial circuit; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 414. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to consolidate, amend and supersede the several acts incorporating the Town of Wadley in the county of Jefferson; to confer additional powers upon the mayor and council of said town; to provide for the establishment and maintenance of a system of waterworks, sewerage and electric lights for said town; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 417. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale: A bill to provide for the permanent registration of voters of the city of Conyers; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 427. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna so as to change the tax rate; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 428. By Messrs. Bagby of Paulding, Cornelius of Polk. McKelvey of Polk, Murphy of Haralson and Fowler of Douglas:
A bill to create the office of assistant solicitor-general of the Tallapoosa judicial circuit; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 429. By Mr. Matheson of Hart:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Hartwell; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 23, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 431. By Mr. Mull of Fannin: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter and incorporating the City of McCaysville; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 432. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to define the corporate limits in the territory known as the Forest Hills and Wheeler Heights area, etc; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 433. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, to authorize the city council of Augusta to improve the sidewalks of the city; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 434. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke: A bill to authorize the board of education of Athens to sell certain described property without the necessity of a public auction; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 435. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke : A bill to grant a new charter to the City of Winterville, now incorporated as the town of Winterville; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 436. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to provide for a budget in all counties of this state having a population of 200,000 or more, to define the word 'authorities' as used herein; so as to provide that the comptroller shall be 'budget officer';" and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 437. By Messrs. Lokey, H. Smith and M. Smith of Fulton: A bill to fix the salaries of the judges of juvenile courts in counties of Georgia having a population of 400,000 or more; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 439. By Messrs. Duncan and Perkins of Carroll:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to consolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector in the County of Carroll; and for other purposes.

Senator Dews of the 9th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 439 by striking from section 2, line 3 the figure $3,000.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $4,200.00 and by striking from line 5, section 2, HB 439 the figure $3,950 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $3,450.00.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 440. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens; so as to authorize the mayor and council of the City of Athens to own and operate, either alone or jointly with other political subdivisions of this state, a nursing home for the care of the aged, etc; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 441. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens; so as to enlarge the corporate limits of the City of Athens; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 442. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend the charter of the City of Athens, so as to authorize the mayor and council of the City of Athens to close that portion of Childs Street lying between Prince Avenue and Meigs Street within the corporate limits of the city of Athens; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 443. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to establish a city court in the County of Clarke"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 444. By Messrs. Mackay, Rutland and MeWhorter of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide that coroners in counties having a population of not less than 120,000 and not more than 145,000, shall receive a salary in lieu of the fees allowed by laws for holding inquests; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 447. By Messrs. Hall, Scoggin and Wright of Floyd:
A bill to authorize the ordinary of any county having a population of not less than 62,000, to maintain microfilm records of newspaper the official organ of the county, or other newspapers and such other records as may be required by law; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 456. By Messrs. Houston and King of Whitfield:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Dalton, with respect to the board of water, light and sinking fund commissioners, etc; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 469. By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin: A bill to create the office of commissioner of roads and revenues of the County of Lumpkin; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 471. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide for the merger of the existing independent school system of the mayor and council of the City of Athens and the existing school district in the County of Clarke, lying outside the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 474. By Messrs. Scoggin, Wright and Hall of Floyd:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to establish a city court in the County of Floyd; to establish the city court of Floyd County"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill. was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 475. By Mr. Russell of Barrow:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Barrow County; and for other purposes.

Senator Harden of the 43rd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 475 by adding to Section 3 as follows:
"Provided, however, that the salary increases provided herein shall not become effective until January 1, 1957."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 476. By Messrs. Mincy and Frier of Ware:
A bill to create the Waycross and Ware County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 477. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenue for the County of Dougherty; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 478. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty: A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Dougherty; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 479. By Mr. Ray of Warren:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Warrenton in lieu of the Town of Warrenton"; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 481. By Messrs. Sognier, Cheatham and Eyler of Chatham: A bill to authorize the establishment in certain counties and municipalities of a commission to be named the local government improvement commission; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 485. By Mr. Hardaway of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide for the pay of the county treasurer of Meriwether County"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 493. By Messrs. Tanner and Hayes of Coffee: A bill to provide for the fixing of the term of office of the superintendent of schools of Coffee County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 494. By Messrs. Hayes and Tanner of Coffee: A bill to incorporate the City of Ambrose; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Municipal Government offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 494, Section 36. Insert in Line 8, after the word "purposes", the wording "except property of an existing public utility company".
Section 78. Eliminate words "electric light plant" from Line 5,
Section 106. Eliminate from Line 6, the words "electric light", and from Lines 10 and 11, the words "electric light and power plant".

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 344. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act authorizing the board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions"; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 344 by striking the next to the last sentence thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Where benefits heretofore granted are payable out of the funds in the hands of the Board of Trustees provided herein, the same benefits shall continue to be paid out of the same funds but increased benefits provided in this amendment shall be paid out of the county treasury from funds received from sources other than taxation.",
so that said Section II when so amended shall read as follows:
Section II. Pension payments due to former officers and employees who have heretofore retired as a matter of right after 25 years of service and who may so retire before the effective date of this act, and have been awarded pensions under the terms of this act, shall be increased in the following amounts, and subject to the limitations hereinafter set forth. All such persons shall have their

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future pension payments made on the basis of one-half pay but not to exceed $100.00 per month, plus $5.00 per month for each full year's active service in excess of 25 years but not in excess of 35 years, provided that no such person, as a result of this amendment, shall draw more than $150.00 per month in pensions. This section shall be effective April 1, 1955. Where benefits heretofore granted are payable out of the funds in the hands of the Board of Trustees provided herein, the same benefits shall continue to be paid out of the same funds but increased benefits provided in this amendment shall be paid out of the county treasury from funds received from sources other than taxation. Where benefits are payable directly from the treasury of the county, the increased benefits shall also be paid out of the treasury of the county.

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 498. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to codify all former acts of the General Assembly relating to and dealing with the municipal court of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

Senator Chance of the 51st offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 498 by striking the figure "41" in section 42 and in lieu thereof inserting the figure "40" and by striking the figure "42" in section 42 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "41".

The amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 496. By Messrs. Mackay, McWhorter and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain counties may charge for inspections, require permits and to set up a code and provide rules and regulations for the installations of heating and air conditioning in said counties; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 497. By Messrs. Mackay, McWhorter and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain counties may charge for inspections, require permits, set up a code, and provide rules and regulations for the installations of plumbing in said counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 506. By Messrs. Cason of Pierce, Frier of Ware, Hayes of Coffee, Mincy of Ware, Harris of Brantley, Rodgers of Charlton and others: A bill to amend an act which provided a salary for the solicitor-general of the Waycross judicial circuit; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 507. By Mr. Cason of Pierce: A bill to amend an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues in and for the County of Pierce; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 119. By Mr. Denmark of Liberty:
A resolution authorizing and directing the state librarian to furnish to the superior court of Liberty County, a complete set of the Georgia supreme Court reports and court of appeals teports; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 137. By Mr. Moorman of Lanier:
A resolution authorizing and directing the state librarian to furnish certain books to the clerk of the superior court of Lanier County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 138. By Mr. Moorman of Lanier:
A resolution authorizing and directing the state librarian to furnish certain law books to the ordinary of Lanier County; and for othet purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 139. By Mr. Parker of Appling:
A resolution to provide the court of ordinary of Appling County certain enumerated law books; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 190. By Mr. Long of Murray:
A resolution to designate state route 225 as the Joseph Vann Highway; and for other purposes.

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HR 170. By Messrs. Bentley of Cobb and Underwood of Bartow:
A resolution directing the Georgia public service commission to intervene in interstate commerce commission finance docket No. 18845 as the official representative of the state; and for other purposes.

Senator Parker of the 20th asked unanimous consent that the following resolution of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Industrial Relations, read the second time, and recommitted :

SR 42. By Senators Parker of the 20th, Lovett of the 16th, McBride of the lOth and others:
A resolution to create a committee to investigate and study any and all utility companies to determine the method whereby they establish their rates; to study and investigate taxation of the utilities; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Steis of the 25th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Public Health, read the second time and recommitted :

HB 304. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act regulating the practice of chiropody; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Florence of the 39th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted :

HB 278. By Messrs. Reed of Cobb, Bagby of Paulding, Willingham of Cobb, Scoggin of Floyd, Veal of Putnam and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to venue in equitable actions so as to add additional venue to equitable proceedings against domestic and domesticated corporations; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Jones of the 38th asked unanimous consent that the following resolution of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HR 89. By Mr. Bagby of Paulding:
A resolution authorizing and directing the state librarian to furnish certain books to the ordinary of Paulding County; and for other purposes.

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The consent was granted.

Senator Garrett of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Finance, read the second time and recommitted:

HE 465. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock. Groover of Bibb, Twitty of Mitchell and Drinkard of Lincoln:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to levy a tax on sales and use of cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, cheroots and stogies; to provide for the collection of the same; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Harper of the 26th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HE 390. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to create the Clayton County water authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, and thereafter operate and maintain projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals, private concerns, governmental agencies and municipalities; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator MH!ican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted:

HE 362. By Messrs. Lokey and H. Smith of Fulton, Groover of Bibb, Mackay of DeKalb and others :
A bill to provide for pauper's affidavits in all trial courts; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator McDonald of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HE 536. By Mr. Love of Catoosa:
A bill to amend an act to create the office of tax commissioner of Catoosa County; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator McDonald of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the following

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bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 538. By Mr. Love of Catoosa:
A bill to amend an act to create the office of commissioner of roads and revenue for Catoosa County; Georgia; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Davis of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted:
HB 397. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act known as the "juvenile court act", so as to provide for the transfer of a child to other courts who is charged with a crime; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.
Senator Hollis of the 24th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted :
HB 112. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide that the right of a minor to a year's support shall be defeated by the marriage or death, or arrival of age of said minor prior to the setting apart of such year's support; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Lambert of the 28th asked unanimous consent that the following resolution of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Amendments to the Constitution, read the second time and recommitted:
HR 57. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb and Groover of Bibb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to provide for the payment of $250,000.00 in connection with the bringing in of the first commercial oil well in this state; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Garrett of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Finance, read the second time and recommitted :

HB 531. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb: A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide revenue and a source

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of revenue for the purpose of paying annuities and benefits to the peace officers of the state of Georgia; to provide for a commission to receive and disburse such funds; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

HB 404. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to amend that act of the General Assembly entitled "public safety department", by striking the words "drivers license bureau supervisor with the rank and pay of lieutenant"; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 404 BY adding in the title, after the word "accordingly", the following: "to provide for a Security Division; to provide for a Supervisor of said Division with rank and pay of Captain; to provide for duties, functions and powers of such Division;" and
BY adding a new section, to be known as Section 2, to read as follows:
"Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section to Article 3, to be known as Section 1A, to read as follows:
'Section 1A. There is hereby created within the Department of Public Safety, as a part of the Bureau of Investigation, a Division to be known as the Security Division, which shall function under the Act known as the Subversive Activities Act, approved February 25, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Session, p. 216), as now or hereafter amended, in the investigation, detection, apprehension and prosecution of violators of said Act. There shall be a supervisor of the Security Division, who shall hold the rank and receive the pay of Captain. The Security Division shall keep and p1eserve all the information and records it gathers in its work under said Act is an absolutely secure manner and such records and information shall be released only in the manner provided in the aforesaid Act. Said Division shall be responsible in the performance of its duties under said Act to the Governor, Attorney General and the Special Assistant Attorney General, as provided in said Act. The supervisor and the agents assigned to the Security Division shall have the power and authority to make arrests, serve subpoenas, conduct searches and seizures and perform such other duties as may be imposed by said Act.' "
and
BY re-numbering Section 2 as Section 3.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 106. By Mr. Stephens of Clarke:
A bill to provide that a power of sale, unless limited in the instrument creating same, authorizes a private sale by the donee of such power, except as to instruments given to secure a debt; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 107. By Mr. Stephens of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act providing how dower may be barred by a sale by an administrator or executor under authority of a competent court or a power in a will, prior to application for a dower, by removing the provisions for notice to the widow and the limitation as to the time of sale; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following general bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

HB 325. By Messrs. Potts and Stripling of Coweta and Bodenhamer of Tift:
A bill to amend an act relating to meetings of the county boards of education; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 108. By Mr. Stephens of Clarke:
A bill to provide that the right of a widow or minor child to a year's support from the estate of a decedent shall be barred by a sale by an administrator or executor of such estate prior to the setting apart of such year's support; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 109. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide that the right of a widow to a year's support shall be defeated by the death or remarriage of said widow prior to the setting apart of such year's support; and for other purposes.

Senator Hollis of the 24th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 109 by striking section 1 in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new section reading as follows:
"Section 1. The right of a widow to a year's support from the estate of her deceased husband shall be barred by the death of said widow, or by the subsequent re-marriage of said widow, prior to the setting apart of such year's support."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 146. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend the intangible property tax act, so as to require the intangible tax on long term notes secured by real estate to be paid to the tax collector prior to the presentation of the security instrument for recordation; and for other purposes.

The Committee on State of the Republic offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 146 by changing the number of section 6 to section 7 and inserting in lieu of section 6 a new section 6 to read as follows:
Section 6. Said Act is further amended by adding an additional section to follow Section 18, Part I of this Act, said new section to be appropriately numbered, to read as follows:
"In order to insure that the holders of long term notes shall not be unduly delayed in filing the real estate instrument securing said notes with the Clerk of the Court, it is further provided that: In the event the tax collector or tax commissioner required to collect the tax imposed by Section 4, Part I of this Act is temporarily

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absent from his office for reasons of health, vacation or otherwise, he shall designate the Clerk of the Court or other qualified person as deputy who shall be on duty to collect this tax in his absence. In the event of death of the tax collector or tax commissioner, the county commissioners or other appropriate governing authority shall immediately designate the Clerk of the Court or other qualified person to collect this tax until a new tax collector or tax commissioner shall qualify for the position as required by law."
Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Hollis of the 24th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 146 by striking the phrase "recording tax" wherever it appears, and substituting the words "intangible tax herein levied."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 110. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act concerning the dormancy of judgments by providing judgments by providing for the filing and recording of written notices of bona fide public efforts by the plaintiff in execution to enforce such execution in courts; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 111. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the keeping of the general execution docket and the entry of executions thereon by providing that the lien of a judgment shall date from the time the execution shall be entered on said docket; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 416. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act providing for the deduction from gross income in computing net income for purposes of the Georgia income tax of a reasonable allowance for the depreciation and obsolescence of property used in the trade or business, etc; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following resolution was read by the secretary:

SR 46. By Senators Harper of the 26th, Parker of the 20th, Turner of the 34th and others:
A resolution creating a committee to study the problems connected with hospitalization and health and accident insurance; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend SR 46 by adding the following: "The members of the committee shall be limited to 20 days in meeting and shall receive per diem not in excess of 20 days."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 26, nays 2, and the amendment was adopted.

The resolution was adopted as amended.

The president appointed on the part of the Senate:

Senators Harper of the 26th, Chairman, Dykes of the 14th, Turner of the 34th, Ursrey of the 54th and Brooks of the 50th:

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 47. By Senator Shurling of the 21st:
A resolution commending the Hon. Eugene Cook and the Bill Drafting Unit for the excellent service and valuable work performed by them on behalf of the members of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

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SR 48. By Senator Turner of the 34th:
A resolution extending the thanks of the Senate to Mrs. Nellie Deatz, Mrs. Sara Frances Martin and Miss Gwendolyn Brown for their courteous service in operating the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company facilities provided for the Senate; and for other purposes.

SR 49. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Engrossing and Enrolling and Auditing Committees and five additional members of each of said committees to be appointed by the Chairman and approved by the President of the Senate to remain at the Capitol five days after adjournment at the prescribed per diem for the purpose of finishing the business and auditing the expenses and to do whatever is necessary by said Committees and the members therein authorized to remain; and for other purposes.

SR 50. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution continuing a special Senate Committee to study the problems and educational needs of retarded and/or exceptional children, prescribing its powers and duties; and for other purposes.

The president appointed on the part of the Senate:

Mr. President, chairman, Senators Millican of the 52nd, Ayers of the 31st, Steis of the 25th and Shurling of the 21st:

HB 151. By Mr. Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to regulate certain loans of $2,500.00 or less to be known as the Georgia Industrial Loan Act; to provide for license and define the persons who may operate thereunder; and fo1 other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 151, section 6 (d), by striking the first three lines through the words ending with the word "Governor", and inserting in lieu the following:
"There is hereby created an advisory board consisting of five citizens of the state of Georgia. The original members and their successors shall be nominated by the commissioner, subject to appointment by the Governor. One of these members shall represent the public; one shall be a member of the Georgia bar association; one shall be a member of the Small Loan Industry; one shall be a member of the General Assembly; One shall be a law enforcement officer.

The amendment was adopted.
Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 151, section 7, line 16, by striking the word "not" and
inserting in lieu thereof the word "also".

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The amendment was adopted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 151, section 9, by adding after the word "licensee" in line 3, the following:
"not more than one license shall be issued to the same person, firm, or corporation, or having the same officers, within a distance of 300 ft. from another location operated by the same person, firm, or corporation, or having the same officers."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 12, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 151, section 15 (b), line 9, after the word "interest" the words "insurance premiums".

On the adoption of the amendment Senator Millican of the 52nd called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Brooks Clary Florence Garrett Jones, 38th Jones, 23rd

Lovett Matthews Millican Morrison Neel Parker Reynolds Richardson

Shurling Ursrey Wamell Wilkins Wood Zellner

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Chance Coffin Davis Dean Dews Harden Harper Hollis Housley

Kelly Lambert McBride McDonald Overby Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Roop

Seagraves Steis Strickland Toms Turner Waters Wetherington

By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the amendment the ayes were 22, nays 25, and the amendment was lost.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:

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Amend HB 151, section 15 (c), line 4, after the word "insurance", the words "including group insurance".

The amendment was adopted.
Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 151, section 15, sub-section C by adding at the end of said sub-section the following:
"No person, firm, or corporation making any loan under the provisions of this act shall directly or indirectly receive any of the premiums as commission, refund, over-ride, rebate on the sale of any type insurance, at the time the law is made but the entire proceeds of the sale of insurance shall go to the insurance company." The insurance company in turn may pay to the party writing the insurance policy sold in connection with the loan a fee not in excess of ten percent (10%) of the amount collected and paid to the insurance company."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 14, and the amendment was adopted.
Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 151, section 16, by adding at the end of said section the following:
"Any renewal or increased amount to any outstanding loan at the time of the effective date of this bill shall be on the basis of the provisions of this act."

The amendment was adopted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 151, section 18, by striking the figure $75,000 in line 2,
and inserting in lieu the figure $25,000 and by striking the figure $195,000 in line 4 and insert the figure $100,000.
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 8, and the amendment was adopted.
Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 151, section 19, by striking the words in the first and
second lines "or within seven (7) days thereafter."
The amendment was adopted.
Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that HB 151 be postponed until the first order of general bills tomorrow and the motion prevailed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to wit:

HB 283. By Messrs. Reed of Cobb and Russell of Barrow:
A bill to protect the interests of the public with respect to insurance adjusters; and for other purposes.

HB 315. By Messrs. Harrison of Wayne and Mincy of Ware:
A bill providing a complete and comprehensive vital statistics law for Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 395. By Mr. Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to make it a criminal offense for any person to take, use or operate an automobile, motorcycle or other self propelled motor vehicle without the permission of the owner thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 459. By Messrs. Weems and Floyd of Chattooga and Campbell and Coker of Walker:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to prescribe uniform regulations for the distribution sale, and use of liquefied petroleum gases; and for other purposes.

HB 539. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb and Lokey of Fulton: A bill to amend the Intangible Tax Act of 1953; and for other purposes.

HB 544. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to create the East Point Parking Authority which shall have perpetual succession as a public corporation, and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:

HR 186. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and Campbell of Walker:
A resolution memorializing Congress to enact a new tariff legislation adequate and effect safeguards be provided and enforced to protect the home markets for the products of our cotton farmers; and for other purposes.

HR 187. By Messrs. Fowler of Douglas and Moate of Hancock:
A resolution commending Major General George G. Finch, and for other purposes.

HR 188. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A resolution requesting the members of the Georgia Congressional Delegation to exert their efforts towards obtaining the full appropriation

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authorized under the provisions of the George-Barden Act; and for other purposes.

HR 120-392d. By Messrs. Denson and Watson of Dougherty and Cocke of Terrell:
A resolution proposing the conveyance by the Governor of part of the Georgia Wildlife Experiment Station, situated in Dougherty and Terrell Counties; and for other purposes.

HR 161-528f. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain property; and for other purposes.

HR 169-550a. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A resolution proposing the development of a State Park in Brooks, County; and for other purposes.

HR 171-550c. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Gilleland of Dawson:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to sell certain land in Forsyth County; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

HB 283. By Messrs. Reed of Cobb and Russell of Barrow:
A bill to protect the interests of the public with respect to insurance adjusters; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.

HB 315. By Messrs. Harrison of Wayne and Mincy of Ware:
A bill to provide a complete and comprehensive vital statistics law for Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Health:

HB 395. By Mr. Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to make it a criminal offense for any person to take, use or operate an automobile, motorcycle or other self propelled motor vehicle without the permission of the owner thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

HB 459. By Messrs. Weems and Floyd of Chattooga and Campbell and Coker of Walker:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to prescribe uniform regulations for the distribution sale, and use of liquefied petroleum gases; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 539. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb and Lokey of Fulton: A bill to amend the intangible tax act of 1953; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of the Republic.

HB 544. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to create the East Point parking authority which shall have perpetual succession as a public corporation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

HR 120. By Messrs. Denson and Watson of Dougherty and Cocke of Terrell:
A resolution proposing the conveyance by the governor of part of the Georgia wildlife experiment station, situated in Dougherty and Terrell counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.

HR 161. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.

HR 169. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A resolution proposing the development of a state park in Brooks County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.

HR 171. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Gilleland of Dawson:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to sell certain land in Forsyth County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.

Mr. Morrison of the 15th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles had had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 221. Do Pass. HB 326. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Morrison of 15th District,
Chairman.

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Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 516. Do Pass.
HB 528. Do Pass.
HB 559. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Turner of 34th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Shurling of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 171. Do Pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Shurling of the 21st District,
Chairman.

Mr. Dews of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters had had under consideration the following bills and resolution of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 500. Do Pass.
HB 426. Do Pass.
HB 445. Do Pass.
HB 480. Do Pass.
HB 483. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Dews of 9th District,
Chairman.

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Mr. Clary of the 29th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking has submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 99. Do Pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
Clary of 29th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Reynolds of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Conservation, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Conservation had had under consideration the following resolution of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HR 131. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Reynolds of 8th District,
Chairman.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the second time :

HB 99. By Mr. Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to the taxation of banks and banking associations and their branches, and also relating to the taxation o:f shares of stock of stockholders of banks and banking associations, etc; and for other purposes.

HB 221. By Messrs. Murphey of Crawford, Brannen of Dooly and Jessup of Bleckley:
A bill to amend an act relating to repotting tax under the motor fuel tax law, so as to eliminate issuing annual motor fuel refund permits; and for other purposes.
HB 326. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding and Floyd of Chattooga:
A bill to regulate the registration of motor vehicles, so as to strike from said act the requirement of including the amount of liens against motor vehicles and the name and address of lien holders; and for other purposes.

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HB 426. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an Act entitled "An act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties in Georgia having a population of not less than 100,000 inhabitants and not more than 110,000 inhabitants, the clerk of the Superior Court and other officers and for other purposes.

HB 445. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act to provide for a county planning and zoning commission and county board of zoning appeals, and providing for their creation, organization functions and powers, and for the planning and zoning of said counties, in counties having a population of between 108,000 and 112,000, and for other purposes.

HB 480. By Messrs. Chambers, Sanders and Holley of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act which is an act to change from the fee to the salary system in counties having a population of not less than 100,000 and not more than 110,000 inhabitants, the Clerk of the Superior Court, etc., and for other purposes.

HB 483. By Messrs. Register and Mathis of Lowndes:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lowndes County, and for other purposes.

HB 500. By Mr. McKenna of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act providing for the use of voting machines in certain counties, so as to provide that the name of any unopposed candidate in a political party primary may be omitted from the ballot used in the voting machine, etc., and for other purposes.

HB 516. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Marietta"; and for other purposes.

HB 528. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 529. By Mr. Johnson of Gilmer:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Ellijay; to authorize the purchase of water; and for other purposes.

HR 131. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb and Groover of Bibb:
A resolution to create the Georgia Water Law Revision Commission; to survey the water laws and problems of this State; and for other purposes.

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Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman. to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SR 45.
Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chairman.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until ten o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, February 17, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 9 :30 o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.
Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order for today:
1. Reports of standing committees. 2. Second reading of bills and resolutions favorably reported. 3. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions. 4. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the Senate to wit:
SB 89. By Senator Overby of the 33rd and others:
A bill to prohibit the throwing or depositing of trash, garbage, or other substance upon the public roads or public property of this state; and for other purposes.

SB 24. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to amend section 13-904 of the code, relating to the statement to be furnished the Superintendent of Banks by applicants for a charter; and for other purposes.

SB 23. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to provide for the limitation of 20% of a bank's capital and surplus on temporary loans to counties; municipalities, and for other purposes.

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SB 78. By Senator Nee! of the 7th:
A bill to amend the act providing a complete and comprehensive vital statistics law for Georgia; and for other purposes.

SB 19. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A bill to amend chapter 34-33 of the Georgia Code of 1933, which relates to voting by mail by persons other than military personnel; and for other purposes.

SR 6. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A resolution authorizing the placing of marble busts of the three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence in the Georgia Hall of Fame at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.

SB 22. By Senator Reynolds of the 8th:
A bill to amend section 13-2048 of the Georgia Code of 1933, relating to the payment of the deposit of a deceased depositor; and for other purposes.

SR 29. By Senator Neel of the 7th:
A resolution that the State Librarian be authorized and directed to furnish to the law library of Thomas County certain books; and for other purposes.

SR 34. By Senator Morrison of the 15th:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish to the Superior Court of Montgomety County certain volumes of law books; and for other purposes.

SB 72. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act and its amendments providing for the payment of pensions to employees who have been affiliated with any nursing service or agency who has worked under the supervision of the city health officer and director of nurses prior to becoming an employee of the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.

SB 92. By Senator Millican of the 52nd: A bill to amend the act repealing all laws passed incorporating the City of Manchester; and for other purposes.
SB 97. By Senator Ricketson of the 19th:
A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Warrenton; and for other purposes.
SB 105. By Senator Raulerson of the 46th and others: A bill to amend an act which provided a salary for the solicitor-general of the Waycross Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

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SB 115. By Senator Raulerson of the 46th:
A bill to amend an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues in and for the County of Pierce; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:
SR 5. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A resolution to designate that area acquired pursuant to a resolution approved Feb. 18, 1953 as the "Chatuge Lake-Mountain Park"; and for other purposes.
SB 73. By Senator Lovett of the 16th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Dublin, so as to establish a water, light and gas commission for the said city; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 45. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
A resolution to protect home markets for products of cotton farmers, to maintain high standard of living that is envy of the rest of the world; and for other purposes.
The House insists on its position to the following bill of the House, and a Committee on Conference was appointed.
HB 143. By Messrs. Murphey of Crawford, Willingham of Cobb and others:
A bill to amend section 32-937 of the code of Georgia of 1933, relating to free tuition, age limits for children entering the common schools, and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a committee of conference, on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit:

Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Murphey of Crawford and Watson of Dougherty.

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 214. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled "The Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sale and Use Tax Act", so as to provide that contractors shall be deemed to be consumers under this Act; and for other purposes.

Mr. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor:
SB 89.
Respectfully submitted,
Parker of the 20th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Dews of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters had had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 560. Do Pass. HB 552. Do Pass. HB 570. Do Pass. HB 569. Do Pass. HB 527. Do Pass. HB 511. Do Pass.
HB 390. Do Pass.
HB 426. Do Pass.
HB 538. Do Pass.
HB 438. Do Pass as amended.
HR 38. Do Pass.
HB 568. Do Pass.
HR 158. Do Pass.
HR 89. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Dews of 9th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Harper of the 26th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Insurance had had under consideration the following bill and resolution of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 421. Do Pass.
HR 160. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Harper of 26th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Davis of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 397. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Davis of 42nd District, Chairman.
Mr. Ayers of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Health had had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 352. Do Pass. HB 315. Do Not Pass. HB 304. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ayers of 31st District, Chairman.
Mr. Ricketson of the 19th District, Chairman of the Committee on Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Veterans Affairs had had under consideration the fol-

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lowing resolution of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HR 147. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Ricketson of 19th District, Chairman.
Mr. Garrett of the 53rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance had had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 465. Do Pass as amended. HB 499. Do Not Pass.
HB 531. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Garrett of 53rd District,
Chairman.

Mr. Dews of the 9th District. Vice Chairman of the Committee on Highways and Public Roads, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Highways and Public Roads had had under consideration
the following resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HR 38. HR 158.
Respectfully submitted,
Dews of 9th District,
Vice Chairman.

Mr. McBride of the lOth District, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Temperance had had under consideration the following

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bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 551. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, McBride of lOth District, Chairman.

Senator Kelly of the 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution had had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman. to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HR 57. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly of 35th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under consideration the following bills and resolution of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 558. Do Pass. HB 512. Do Pass. HB 577. Do Pass. HB 571. Do Pass. HB 529. Do Pass. HB 574. Do Pass. HB 537. Do Pass. HB 509. Do Pass. HR 140. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Turner of 34th District, Chairman.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President: Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under consideration the
following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 562. HB 523. HB 526. HB 525. HB 564. HB 563. HR 183. HR 144.
Respectfully submitted, Turner of 34th District, Chairman.

Mr. Jones of the 38th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Game and Fish had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 576. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Jones of 38th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Davis of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary. submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary had had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 449. Do Pass.
HR 127. Do Pass.
HR 172. Do Pass. HR 182. Do Pass.

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HB 459. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Davis of 42nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Morrison of the 15th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 70. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Morrison of 15th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Lovett of the 16th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Appropriations had had under consideration the following resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HR 25. Do Pass.

HR 88. Do Pass. HR 81. Do Pass. HR 87. Do Pass.

HR 111. Do Pass. HR 73. Do Pass. HR 76. Do Pass.

HR 39. Do Pass. HR 52. Do Pass. HR 60. Do Pass. HR 114. Do Pass. HR 118. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Lovett of 16th District,

Chairman.

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Mr. Jones of the 38th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Game and Fish had had under consideration the following resolution of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HR 120. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Jones of 38th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Neel of the 7th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Industrial Affairs had had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SR 42. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Neel of 7th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Harden of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on State of Republic had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 463. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Harden of 27th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under consideration the

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following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 543. Do Not Pass. Respectfully submitted, Turner of 24th District. Chairman.

Mr. Dews of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters had had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 488. Do Pass. HB 489. Do Pass. HB 547. Do Pass. HB 508. Do Pass. HB 168. Do Pass. HB 484. Do Pass. HB 524. Do Pass. HB 536. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Dews of 9th District, Chairman.

Mr. Hollis of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary had had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 362. Do Pass. HB 112. Do Pass. HB 490. Do Pass as amended. HB 395. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Hollis of 24th District, Chairman.

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Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 227. Do Pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Turner of 34th District.
Chairman.

Mr. Harden of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on State of Republic had had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 418. Do Pass. HB 460. Do Pass.
HB 461. Do Pass.
HB 462. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Harden of 27th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Harper of the 26th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Insurance had had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 412. Do Pass.
HB 283. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Harper of 26th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President: Your Committee on Municipal Government had had under consideration the
following bill and resolution of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 544. Do Pass.
HR 177. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted,
Turner of 34th District.
Chairman.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate disagree with the adverse report of the Committee on Finance on the following bill of the House:

HB 499. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act known as the general tax act, so as to remove the provisions relating to the tax upon dealers in gun shells; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the report of the committee was disagreed to.
The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were 1ead the second time:

HB 7. By Messrs. Mincy of Ware, Harrison of Wayne, Willingham of Cobb, Harrell of Grady and Foster of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the state of Georgia to make grants to assist in the construction of public hospitals and public health centers; so as to increase the coverage of said act; and for other purposes.

HB 70. By Messrs. Henderson of Atkinson and Deen of Bacon:
A bill to amend an act relative to motor vehicle license tags, so as to provide that each such license tag shall bear a prefix showing the relative population of the county wherein the owner of such vehicle resides; and for other purposes.

HB 352. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth:
A bill to amend an act relating to the licensing of aliens to practice medicine or pharmacy in this state; and for other purposes.

HB 390. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to create the Clayton County water authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, and thereafter operate and maintain projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals, private concerns, governmental agencies and municipalities; and for other purposes.

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HB 397. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act known as the "juvenile court act", so as to provide for the transfer of a child to other courts who is charged with a crime; and for other purposes.

HB 421. By Messrs. Matthews of Clark, Clary of McDuffie and Boggus of Ben Hill:
A bill to provide for the procurement of group insurance for county employees and to authorize counties to pay the premiums thereon; and for other purposes.

HB 426. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties in Georgia having a population of not less than 100,000 inhabitants and not more than 110,000 inhabitants, the clerk of the superior court and other officers; and for other purposes.

HB 438. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide in Fulton County a system for pensions and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the board of education; and for other purposes.

HB 449. By Messrs. Duke and Massee of Baldwin and Jackson of Jones:
A bill to amend an act relating to lunacy trial of persons at Milledgeville state hospital, so as to provide how a trial may be demanded and had and to provide methods and procedures for such trials and court in which such trials may be had; and for other purposes.

HB 459. By Messrs. Weems and Floyd of Chattooga and Campbell and Coker of Walker:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to prescribe uniform regulations for the distribution, sale and use of liquefied petroleum gases; to designate the insurance commissioner as the enforcing officer; and for other purposes.

HB 463. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and Sheffield of Brooks :
A bill to amend an act creating the state department of veterans service so as to provide for a quorum; to provide for service by the director; to provide that the director shall be ineligible for certain elective offices; to provide for an exception; and for other purposes.

HB 465. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb, Twitty of Mitchell and Drinkard of Lincoln:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to levy a tax on sales and use of cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, cheroots and stogies; to provide for the collection of the same; and for other purposes.

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HB 112. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide that the right of a minor to a year's support shall be defeated by the marriage or death, or arrival of age of said minor prior to the setting apart of such year's support; and for other purposes.

HB 168. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the employment of an expert accountant to examine county affairs in counties having a population of not less than 120,000 and not more than 145,000; and for other purposes.

HB 227. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend the act incorporating the City of Dublin; by providing for the use of revenues derived from the cities water system for the purpose of retiring outstanding bonds; and for other purposes.

HB 283. By Messrs. Reed of Cobb and Russell of Barrow:
A bill to protect the interests of the public with respect to insurance adjusters; and for other purposes.

HB 362. By Messrs. Lokey and H. Smith of Fulton, Groover of Bibb, Mackay of DeKalb, Freeman of Monroe, Smith of Emanuel and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to provide for pauper's affidavits in all trial courts; and for other purposes.

HB 395. By Mr. Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to make it a criminal offense for any person to take, use or operate an automobile, motorcycle or other self-propelled motor vehicle without the permission of the owner thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 412. By Mr. Reed of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the disposition of notices of claims against deposits of insurance companies filed with the State Treasurer; and for other purposes.

HB 418. By Mr. Freeman of Monroe:
A bill to provide revenue and source of revenue for the purpose of paying pensions to the firemen of the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 460. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Revenue, so as to provide that the State Revenue Commissioner shall be ineligible for certain elective offices; to provide for an exception; and for other purposes.

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HB 461. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act relating to the establishment of the office of Supervisor of Purchases, so as to provide that the Supervisor shall be ineligible for certain elective offices; to provide for an exception; and for other purposes.

HB 462. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb, Willingham of Cobb and Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act creating the State Highway Board, so as to provide that all the members of the State Highway Board shall be ineligible for certain elective offices; to provide for an exception; and for other purposes.

HB 484. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to authorize the board of county commissioners of Gwinnett County to establish restricted zones and districts; and for other purposes.

HB 488. By Mr. Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act to create a board of county commissioners for Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

HB 489. By Mr. Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act to establish the City Court of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

HB 490. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to provide for a period of residence of twelve months prior to taking the examination for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court; and for other purposes.

HB 508. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to delegate to the county board of commissioners for the County of Bibb, legislative powers over matters primarily of local concern; and for other purposes.

HB 524. By Mr. King of Pike:
A bill to fix the salary of the clerk of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Pike County; and for other purposes.

HB 536. By Mr. Love of Catoosa:
A bill to amend an act to create the office of tax commissioner of Catoosa County; and for other purposes.

HB 544. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton: A bill to create the East Point Parking Authority which shall have

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perpetual succession as a public corporation and political subdivision of the state; and for other purposes.

HB 499. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act known as the general tax act, so as to remove the provisions relating to the tax upon dealers in gun shells; and for other purposes.

HB 511. By Mr. M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide that in Fulton County the ordinary, sheriff, clerk of superior court, tax receiver, tax collector and county treasurer may appoint a chief deputy; and for other purposes.

HB 523. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Hapeville; and for other purposes.

HB 525. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Dudley, so as to increase the authorized rate of taxation from ten to fifteen mills; and for other purposes.

HB 526. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend the charter of the Town of East Dublin; and for other purposes.

HB 527. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain counties may fix license fees, charge for inspections, require permits and to set up a code, and providing rules and regulations for the installation of plumbing in said counties; and for other purposes.

HB 531. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of paying annuities and benefits to the peace officers of the state of Georgia; to provide for a commission to receive and disburse such funds"; and for other purposes.

HB 538. By Mr. Love of Catoosa:
A bill to amend an act to create the office of commissioner of roads and revenue for Catoosa County; and for other purposes.

HB 551. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd and Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to provide for the manner in which licenses granted by the State of Georgia, or by any other duly authorized licensing authority, author-

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izing the manufacture of malt beverages may be revoked and renewed; and for other purposes.

HB 552. By Messrs. Hall, Wright and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to abolish the offices of tax receiver and tax collector, and to create in lieu of the same the county tax commissioner of Floyd County"; and for other purposes.

HB 558. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

HB 559. By Messrs. Coker and Campbell of Walker:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Chickamauga; and for other purposes.

HB 560. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A bill to amend an act creating the board of commiSSioners of roads and revenues of Walton County; and for other purposes.

HB 561. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin; and for other purposes.

HB 562. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta relating to the establishment of a pension plan for employees of the fire department and police department of the city council of Augusta; and for other purposes.

HB 563. By Messrs. McKenna, Groover and Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

HB 564. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

HB 568. By Mr. Martin of Banks:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Banks County"; and for other purposes.

HB 569. By Mr. lvey of Newton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to repeal an act so as to provide a board of directors for Newton County"; and for other purposes.

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HB 570. By Mr. Ivey of Newton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to fix the salary of the treasurer of Newton County"; and for other purposes.

HB 571. By Mr. Coker of Cherokee:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Canton; and for other purposes.

HB 574. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to repeal the provision for the taxation of corporations within the city of Commerce; and for other purposes.

HB 576. By Mr. Parker of Appling:
A bill to prohibit the hunting of deer with dogs in the county of Appling; and for other purposes.

HB 577. By Messrs. Hall, Scoggin and Wright of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a new charter and municipal government for the City of Rome"; and for other purposes.

HR 25. By Messrs. Cates and Mobley of Burke:
A resolution to compensate Parker-White Motor Company for damages to their automobile when hit by a vehicle owned by the state Department of Corrections and driven by a prisoner at the Georgia State Prison at Reidsville; and for other purposes.

HR 38. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A resolution to officially designate the names for two bridges on state highway route 102 between Mitchell, Glascock County, Georgia and \Varthen, Washington County, as the "Bolden S. Cobb Bridges"; and for other purposes.

HR 39. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A resolution to compensate Oliver B. Humphrey for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.

HR 52. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A resolution to compensate Mr. Paul Fouts for damages caused by State Highway Department maintenance crew; and for other purposes.

HR 60. By Mr. Musgrove of Clinch: A resolution compensating Maitland Smith; and for other purposes.
HR 73. By Mr. Truelove of White: A resolution to provide for payment to Orner E. Craven, the sum of

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$50.00 for damages to his 1951 model Ford pickup truck; and for other purposes.

HR 76. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution to compensate F. L. Spivey for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.

HR 81. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A resolution to compensate Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harold Hill for injuries and damage to automobile; and for other purposes.

HR 87. By Mr. Mincy of Ware:
A resolution authorizing payment of salary to Trooper Dessie Griffin of the state partol; and for other purposes.

HR 88. By Mr. Cloud of Decatur:
A resolution authorizing compensation to Georgia D. Whittaker; and for other purposes.

HR 111. By Mr. Kennedy of Turner:
A resolution to compensate J. C. Nolan for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.

HR 114. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A resolution to compensate T. P. Price and Mrs. Price, Smyrna, Georgia for injuries and property damage they received in an accident with a state highway patrol vehicle; and for other purposes.

HR 118. By Mr. Short of Colquitt:
A resolution proposing compensation to Mr. Darrell Wiggins for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.

HR 120. By Messrs. Denson and Watson of Dougherty and Cocke of Terrell:
A resolution proposing the conveyance by the Governor of part of the Georgia Wildlife Experiment Station situated in Dougherty and Terrell Counties; and for other purposes.

HR 127. By Mr. Baughman of Early:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain books to the clerk of the superior court of Early County; and for other purposes.

HR 140. By Messrs. Caldwell and Mallory of Upson:
A resolution to authorize the Governor, acting on behalf of the State, to convey to the City of Thomaston a tract of land conveyed to the State by error; and for other purposes.

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HR 144. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A resolution proposing acceptance as a state historical site in Richmond County the premises known as the "White House of Augusta"; and for other purposes.

HR 147. By Messrs. Perkins of Carroll, Matheson of Hart and others:
A resolution petitioning Congress to equalize benefits under Korean veterans farm training program; and for other purposes.

HR 158. By Mr. Musgrove of Clinch:
To designate route S-594 in Clinch County between Homerville and Cogdell as the Frank S. Sessoms Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

HR 160. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution authorizing the coverage of property and liability insurance of the automobile furnished the Governor for his official use by the state and to pay the premiums therefor; and for other purposes.

HR 172. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson:
A resolution to furnish law books to the superior court of Johnson County; and for other purposes.

HR 177. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
To authorize the Governor acting on behalf of State to convey certain property to City of Brunswick, Ga., and for other purposes.

HR 182. By Mr. Russell of Barrow:
A resolution authorizing and directing the state librarian to furnish certain books to the county commissioners of Barrow County; and for other purposes.

HR 183. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A resolution to establish a commission on public education for the City of Atlanta and Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HE 547. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to create a board of county commissioners for Brooks County"; and for other purposes.

Senator Turner of the 34th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HE 455. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale: A bill to be entitled an Act to place the sheriff, the ordinary and the

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clerk of the Superior Court of Rockdale County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Turner of the 34th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Municipal Government, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 544. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to create the East Point Parking Authority which shall have perpetual succession as a public corporation and political subdivision of the State; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Reynolds of the 8th asked unanimous consent that the following resolution of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Conseravtion, read the second time and recommitted:

HR 169. By Mr. Brooks of Sheffield:
A resolution proposing the development of a state park in Brooks County; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Reynolds of the 8th asked unanimous consent that the following resolution of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Conservation, read the second time and recommitted:

HR 171. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Gilleland of Dawson:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to sell approximately fifty-eight (58) acres of land owned by the State of Georgia in Forsyth County and Dawson County, Georgia, which have never been granted by the State; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Reynolds of the 8th asked unanimous consent that the following resolution of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Conservation, read the second time and recommitted:

HR 161. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A resolution authorizing conveyance of certain property in Jackson County; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Harper of the 26th asked unanimous consent that the following bill

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of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Insurance, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 283. By Messrs. Reed of Cobb and Russell of Barrow:
A bill to be entitled an act to protect the interests of the public with respect to insurance adjusters; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Harper of the 26th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Insurance, read the second time and recommitted :

HB 412. By Mr. Reed of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the disposition of notices of claims against deposits of insurance companies filed with the State Treasurer; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 468. By Mr. Kennedy of Tattnall:
A bill to change from the fee system to the salary system in the County of Tattnall, the clerk of the Superior Court and the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 470. By Mr. Kennedy of Tattnall:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Tattnall"; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.
Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:
HB 473. By Mr. Kennedy of Tattnall:
A bill to amend an act to establish a City Court of Reidsville; and for other purposes.

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The consent was granted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HE 484. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to authorize the board of county commissioners of Gwinnett County to establish restricted zones and districts; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HE 488. By Mr. Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act to create a board of county commissioners for Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HE 489. By Mr. Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act to establish the City Court for Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HE 508. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to delegate to the county board of commissioners for the County of Bibb, legislative powers over matters primarily of local concern; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Hollis of the 24th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted:

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HB 199. By Mr. Strickland of Toombs:
A bill to provide that the judge of a Superior Court or a City Court shall appoint a chaplain and shall open his court with prayer; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Hollis of the 24th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 331. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Matthews of Clarke, Lavender of Elbert, Mackay of DeKalb and Russell of Barrow:
A bill to authorize the judgment of a court providing permanent alimony for the support of a wife, or child or children, or both, to be revised, upon petition by wife or husband alleging change in husband's income and financial status; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Harper of the 26th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Municipal Government, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 550. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to authorize the city commissioners of the City of Griffin to close and vacate that portion of North First Street extending northerly from the north property line of East Broad Street through the freight yards of the Central of Georgia Railway Company to the south property line of East Broadway Street; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 575. By Mr. Truelove of White:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to create a board of county commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of White; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Lovett of the 16th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Municipal Government, read the second time and recommitted:

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HB 227. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend the act incorporating the City of Dublin; by providing for the use of revenues derived from the cities water system for the purpose of retiring outstanding bonds; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Dean of the 40th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Conservation, read the second time and recommitted:
HB 323. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to abolish the Division of Wild Life, the Department of Natural Resources, the office of Commissioner of Natural Resources, insofar as they pertain to such Division, etc."; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.

Senator Kelly of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:
HB 510. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to require the Board of Education and the school superintendent of Henry County to publish a monthly financial statement of receipts and disbursements and the annual itemized report of the examination by the State Department of Audits of the Henry County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.
Senator Jones of the 18th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 566. By Mr. Jones of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act establishing the city court of Dublin; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 541. By Mr. Lanier of Candler: A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for the creation of a

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board of road and revenue commissioners if and for the County of Candler; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 572. By Mr. Coker of Cherokee:
A bill to create the Cherokee County Water Authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, operate and maintain self-liquidating projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters. read the second time and recommitted:

HB 472. By Mr. Kennedy of Tattnall:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for a county board of commissioners for the County of Mitchell and to provide and define the powers and duties thereof; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HB 515. By Mr. Flynt of Taliaferro:
A bill to provide that in all counties of this state having a population of more than 4,500 and less than 4,525, the chairman of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues may pay debts of the county out of any funds available; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.
Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:
HB 514. By Mr. Hendricks of Long:
A bill to provide for the election of county comm1ss10ners from each district in the County of Long; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

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Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that the following resolution of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters, read the second time and recommitted:

HR 112. By Mr. Flynt of Taliaferro:
A resolution ratifying an easement granted by the State of Georgia to the Board of Education of Taliaferro County; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Dean of the 40th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Conservation, read the second time and recommitted :

HB 272. By Mr. Odom of Camden:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the construction of certain roads by the Fernandina Port Authority, so as to limit the authorization to the construction of a toll bridge, to provide the location of such bridge; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

The following uncontested local bills and resolutions were read the third time and put upon their passage:

HB 401. By Messrs. Nilan, Pickard and Young:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to the attendance of witnesses, so as to provide for the payment of fees to any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or member of any municipal or county police force attending any court having jurisdiction to enforce penal laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 430. By Mr. Peacock of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the city of Eastman; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HE 445. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act to provide for a county planning and zoning commission and county board of zoning appeals, and providing for their creation, organization functions and powers, and for the planning and zoning of said counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HE 480. By Messrs. Chambers, Sanders and Holley of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act which is an act to change from the fee to the salary system in counties having a population of not less than 100,000 and not more than 110,000 inhabitants, the clerk of the superior court, etc; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HE 483. By Messrs. Register and Mathis of Lowndes:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Lowndes County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28. nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HE 500. By Mr. McKenna of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act providing for the use of voting machines in certain counties, so as to provide that the name of any unopposed candidate in a political party primary may be omitted from the ballot used in the voting machine, etc; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 509. By Mr. Johnson of Gilmer:
A bill to amend an act incorporating and establishing the City of Ellijay, so as to authorize and empower said city to contract with any municipality for the purchase of water for the use, consumption and protection of the inhabitants of said city; and for other purposes.

The repott of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 512. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of McDonough; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 516. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a new charter for the City of Marietta"; and for other purposes.

The repott of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 522. By Mr. Cotton of Baker:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Newton; and for othe1 purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 528. By Messrs. Willingham, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 529. By Mr. Johnson of Gilmer:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Ellijay; to authorize the purchase of water; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 537. By Mr. Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to amend an act incorporating and creating a new charter for the City of Jesup, so as to change the form of government of said city from the mayor and council to a commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 21. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the Qualified Voters of Georgia An Amendment to Paragraph I, Section IV, Article VII of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 so as to provide a Civil Service System and a Civil Service Board for Bibb County; to provide for the appointment and removal of the members of said board and their qualifications, term of office, and salaries; to prescribe the duties of the Civil Service Board; to provide to what employees the provisions of this Act shall be applicable; to provide for the classification and qualifications of employees; to provide for a minimum, intermediate, and maximum salary schedule for classified employees; to provide for the holding of examinations under the provisions of this Act; to provide for probationary period of employment; to provide how and in what manner and for what reason employees may be demoted, suspended, or discharged; to provide for trials of employees

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charged with the violation of civil service rules or provisions; to provide a uniform procedure for handling certain personnel affairs of such county; to provide for promotions, suspensions, reduction and removal of certain county employees; to provide for the certification of payrolls, the administering of oaths, the keeping of records and furnishing of information in connection with the uniform procedure herein prescribed; to prohibit county employees coming under the provisions of this system from doing certain things in violation thereof; to provide a penalty for all persons violating the provisions of this system; to provide for a secretary to the board and define his powers and duties; to provide for removals in the interest of economy; to establish re-employment lists and provide for leaves of absence and vaction; to provide leave for county employees in military service; to fix the responsibility for the conduct of the affairs of county government; to provide for the bonding of employees under classified services; to provide for the repeal of conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA AND IT IS HEREIN ENACTED BY AU-
THORITY OF SAME:

SECTION 1.
That the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 be amended by adding to Paragraph I, Section IV, Article VII the following words, to-wit:
"A Civil Service System is hereby created in Bibb County as follows: Part 1. Index Part 2. Definitions Part 3. Appointment, Removal, Compensation and duties of the Bibb County Civil Service Board. Part 4. Appointment, Removal, Compensation and duties of the Secretary, Bibb County Civil Service Board. Pa1t 5. Unclassified Service and Classified Service. Part 6. Retirement. Part 7. Status of Incumbents. Part 8. Method of Filling Vacancies. Part 9. Certification and Appointment. Part 10. Temporary and Provisional Appointment. Part 11. Examinations. Part 12. Ratings and Eligibility. Part 13. Promotions. Part 14. Re-employment. Part 15. Transfers. Part 16. Demotions.

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Part 17. Suspensions.
Part 11. Lay-offs.
Part 11J. Removals.
Part 20. Appeals.
Part 21. Political Activity.
Part 22. Residence.
Part 23. Dismissal for Violation.
Part 114. Penalties.
Part 21>. Oaths.
Part 26. Bonds of Employees.
Part 27. Changes in System.
Part 21. Effective Date.
Part 2.
Definitions.
The following terms, when used herein in connection with the Bibh County Civil Service System, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(1) "Classified Service" means all offices and positions of employment as County Police in the service of Bibb County and serving under the direction of the Sheriff of Bibb County, and all offices and positions of employment in the service of the Sheriff of Bibb County, except those offices and positions placed in the unclassified service by this Act. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as requiring the County Board of Commissioners for the County of Bibb to place the direction and control of the County Police of Bibb County under the Sheriff of Bibb County. The County Commissioners may at any time remove the County Police of Bibb County from the Civil Service System herein created.
(2) "Board" means the Bibb County Civil Service Board.
(3) "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Bibb County Civil Service Board.
(4) "Appointing Authority" means the Sheriff of Bibb County or any person lawfully serving as Sheriff of Bibb County.
(fi) "County Commissioners" means County Board of Commissioners for the County of Bibb.
(6) "Position" means any office or place of employment as County Police in the service of Bibb County, Georgia, and any office or place of employment in the service of the Sheriff of Bibb County.
(7) "Classified Employees" means any employee holding a position in the Classified Service.
(8) "Public Hearings" means an opportunity given after public

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notice of at least five days for any person or persons to appear and be heard on the matter involved.

Part 3.
APPOINTMENT, REMOVAL, COMPENSATION AND DUTIES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
(1) There is hereby created and established the Bibb County Civil Service Board which shall consist of three members of known sympathy to the merit system who shall have been residents of Bibb County for two years or more. The initial members of the Bibb County Civil Service Board shall be appointed by a majority vote of the County Commissioners at their first regular meeting following the enactemnt into law of this Act and the initial members shall be appointed for terms as follows:
One member for term ending December 31, 1962
One member for term ending December 31, 1958
One member for term ending December 31, 1960
Thereafter all appointments for the Civil Service Board shall be as follows: The Chairman of the Bibb County Commission of Roads and Revenues shall nominate the members of the Board subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the County Commissioners at its next regular meeting after said nominations are made. Such nominations shall be announced by publication in the official organ of the county at least one week before said meeting of the County Commissioners. All appointments shall be for a term of six years, and the members shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified. The members shall annually elect one of their members as Chairman of the Board and one member as Vice-Chairman. Two members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Vacancies in the office of said Civil Service Board created by death, resignation or otherwise shall be filled by nomination of the Chairman and confirmation by the Board of County Commissioners after publication as provided for regular appointments herein and such appointment shall be for the unexpired term. No member of the Board shall hold any other lucrative office or employment under the United States Government, the State of Georgia, or any political subdivision thereof, except the office of Notary Public or in the military forces.
(2) A member of the Board may only be removed for cause after charges have been filed with the County Commission. Such charges must be filed in writing and a copy furnished the member sought to be removed; the members shall be entitled to a public hearing before the County Commissioners, and removal shall be accomplished only after such hearing and a majority vote of the entire Board of County Commissioners.
(3) The members of the Board shall serve without compensation, except that the County Commissioners may authorize payment to members on a per diem basis for the time actually devoted to the business of the Board.
(4) The Board shall keep its office and shall hold its meetings in the Bibb County Court House, and all of said meetings shall be open to

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the public. The Board shall lmld regular meetings at least once every three months, and as often in addition thereto as the Board may provide.
(5) It shall be the duty of all officers having charge of public buildings of Bibb County to allow the reasonable use of space and room therein, and to heat and light for the holding of any examinations or investigations provided for herein, in all proper ways to facilitate the the work of the Board. It shall be the duty of the Board as a body:
(a) Mter a public hearing and proper investigation during which the County Commissioners, Appointing Authority, and the Classified Employees shall be afforded every opportunity to be heard, to adopt, rescind, and amend rules and regulations for the administration of this Civil Service System; to set up a classification plan for all positions covered by this System; together with a recommended minimum, intermediate, and maximum salary schedule for such positions, which, if adopted by a majority vote of the County Commissioners, it shall he the duty of the Appointing Authority and other employees of Bibb County to which these rules, regulations, classifications, plans, salary schedule, and any modifications thereof may relate, to assist in all proper ways in carrying them into effect. Notice of the contents of such rules, regulations, classification plan, salarY' schedule and allY' modifications thereof shall be given to tbe Appointing Authority affected thereby, and shall be reprinted for public distribution.
(b) To hear and determine appeals and complaints respecting the administrative work of the Secretary filed with the Board bY' allY' Appointing Authority or classified employee and such other matters as maY' be filed with the Secretary.
(c) To make such investigations as may be requested by the County Commissioners where Bibb County employees are affected and to report thereon.
(d) To keep minutes of its own meeting and such other records as the Board may deem necessary.
(e) To examine and approve or modify the annual report prepared by the Secretary and submit such report to the County Commissioners an or before the first day of July of each year transmitting therewith any suggestions it may approve for the more effectual accomplishment of the purpose of this Civil Service System; and to supervise generally the work of the Secretary in the administration of the provisions of this System. Such report shall he made available to allY' interested groups.

Part 4.
APPOINTMENT, REMOVAL, COMPENSATION AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.
(1) The County Commissioners shall assign a Secretary to the Board from among these county employees who assist the Clerk of the County Commissioners in the field of personnel administration for county employees or from among any regular countY' employee capable of performing the duties of Secretary as herein set forth.
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quarters for the Board and the Secretary to store records and to administer the provisions of this Civil Service System.
(3) The Secretary shall take the oath of office prescribed for the County Commissioners and give bond in the penal sum to be fixed by the County Commissioners.
(4) The Secretary shall hold his office during good behavior and may be removed at will by the County Commissioners.
(5) The Secretary shall receive no additional compensation for service on behalf of the Board unless such shall be provided by the County Commissioners.
(6) It shall be his duty:
(a) To attend meetings of the Board, to act as its Secretary and to record its official actions.
(b) To assist the Board in administering the Civil Service System and in preparing and maintaining the rules, regulations, classification plan, and salary schedule for the proper administration and execution of this System. The rules and regulations as adopted by the Board, shall govern the examination procedure, formulation of registers of eligibles, certification of persons qualified for appointments, transfers, demotions, promotions, suspensions, layoffs, re-employments, resignations, leaves of absence without pay, dismissals, and other matters pertaining to the proper administration of this Civil Service System.
(c) To establish and maintain a roster of all officers and employees in the employ of Bibb County who are covered by this System, showing for each such person the date of appointment, the title of position or positions held, the initial rate of compensation and all changes thereof, and such other data as deemed desirable and pertinent.
(d) To present to the Board all matters filed with him for the Board's consideration.

Part 5.
UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE AND CLASSIFIED SERVICE.
(1) The Unclassified Service shall consist of the following:
(a) Any person serving as Sheriff of Bibb County.
(b) Any person serving as Chief Deputy to the Sheriff of Bibb County.
(c) Any person who does not receive regular compensation from county funds, directly or indirectly.
(d) Any person serving as a special deputy or as a temporary deputy for a period of less than 30 days.
(e) Any person employed on a per diem basis and whose sole duties are those of bailiff to a court.

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Part 6.
RETIREMENT.
All members of the classified service may be retired on account of age effective at the end of the calendar year in which they respectively attain the age of 65 years and shall be retired or shall be dismissed from employment at the end of the calendar year in which they respectively attain the age of 70 years.

Part 7.
STATUS OF INCUMBENTS.
Any person holding a permanent position in the classified service of Bibb County on the effective date of this Bibb County Civil Service System, shall continue to hold such position subject to the provisions herein and shall be deemed to be qualified for such employment and shall be entitled to receive a regular permanent appointment in aceordance with the provisions herein and, provided, that he shall file with the Civil Service Board within ninety (90) days after the elective date here~ of a written certificate which shall include a complete history of his employment record on forms which shall be prescribed by the Board.
Any person entering the service of the United States and covered by the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act of Congress shall be conclusively presumed to have heen on furlough or leave of absence during his period of service in the Armed Forces of the United States, provided the person entering service shall, within thirty (SO) days after leaving the employment in the classified service of Bibb County, make written application to the Board for furlough or leave of absence during his period of service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and shall be restored to his or her former or comparable position without loss of seniority, provided :
(a) He does not voluntarily extend his period of training and service beyond the expiration of his term during the present emergency.
(b) He is still physically and mentally qualified to perform the duties of such position.
(c) He makes application for re-employment within six months after his honorable discharge from tbe Armed Forces of the United States.
Provided further that all employees of Bibb County coming under the provisions of the classified service who have entered the service of the United States Government as specified herein and who at the time of their entrance had been regular employees of Bibb County for a period of at least six months prior to entering said service, shall be deemed as regular employees coming under the classified service as provided herein and shall be entitled to all benefits provided hereby.
This provision shall not apply to employees who voluntarily :reenlist at the expiration of the present emergency.

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appointment, temporary appointment, re-employment, promotion, transfer, or demotion. The Secretary may advise with the Appointing Authority as to which of these methods should be employed in each instance, but the decision shall rest with the Appointing Authority, provided, that temporary appointments may be made only in accordance with the provisions herein stated. The Appointing Authority shall fill vacancies in the classified service by promotion as far as deemed practical.

Part 9.
CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT.
Whenever a vacancy is to be filled by regular appointment, the Appointing Authority shall submit to the Secretary a statement of the duties of the position and a request that the Secretary certify to him the names of persons eligible for appointment to the position. The Secretary shall immediately certify to the Appointing Authority the the names of the three persons standing highest on the register of such a class in which the position is established and if more than one vacancy is to be filled, the name of one additional person eligible for each additional vacancy, or all the names on the register if there be less than three. If it should prove impossible to locate any of the persons so certified or should it become known to the Secretary that any person is not willing to accept the position, the Appointing Authority may request that additional names be certified until three persons eligible and available for appointment have been certified, if there be as many as three on the register. The Appointing Authority shall then appoint one of the persons so certified to the position, except that, in the event he has less than three persons from which to make his selection, he may choose from the remaining certified names or may elect to make a temporary appointment of some other person. In the event that there does not exist any eligible register which the Secretary deems to be appropriate for the class in which the position is established, the Secretary shall proceed to prepare such an eligible register as soon as possible after the receipt of the request of the Appointing Authority that eligibles be certified. Whenever an eligible has been certified to, and rejected by, Appointing Authority three times, the Secretary, after investigation, may with the approval of the Board, remove the name of such person from the eligible register. All regular appointments to the classified service covered herein shall be for a probationary period of not exceeding six months, but the Board and the Appointing Authority may extend such probationary period to one year. If during this probationary period, the conduct or capacity of the probationer has not been satisfactory to the Appointing Authority, the probationer and the Board shall be notified in writing that he will not receive permanent appointment, otherwise retention in the service longer than for the probationary period of any employee shall constitute permanent appointment.

Part 10.
TEMPORARY AND PROVISIONAL EMPLOYMENT.
Whenever it is impossible to certify eligible persons for appointment to a vacancy in the classified service, the appointing authority may nominate a person to the Board. If such nominee is found by the Board

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to have had experience and training which appears to qualify him for the position, he may be temporarily appointed to such vacancy but only until an appropriate eligible register can be established and appointment made therefrom provided that the Secretary with the approval of the Board may approve a provisional appointment to fill a technical or professional position which requires specialized knowledge or training and which cannot be filled from the eligible register. Successive temporary appointments more than six months shall not be made except with the approval of the Board, and then only in the interest of good service; provided, however, that no person shall be given a temporary or provisional appointment unless that person shall be found to have at least sufficient minimum qualifications to qualify to take the examination for the position to which he is provisionally appointed.

Part 11.
EXAMINATIONS.
Each eligible register shall consist of a list of all persons who have shown that they possess the qualifications and have passed the tests which entitle them to be considered eligible for appointment to any position in the class for which the eligible register is to be prepared. The tests may take into consideration elements of character, education, aptitude, experience, knowledge, skill, personality, physical fitness, and other pertinent matters and may be written or oral or may be in the form of actual demonstration of fitness as the Board may determine. Such test shall be competitive, practica.l, free and open to all persons, citizens of Bibb County, who may be lawfully appointed to any position in the class to which they are held with such limitations as to age, health, habits, character, and other qualifications as may be considered desirable and specified in the public announcement of the test. The Board shall establish or create examination committees from qualified persons to assist them in giving tests. Public notices of time, place, and general scope of every test shall be given.
Part 12.
RATING AND ELIGIBILITY.
Examination papers shall be rated on the scale of one hundred, and the subjects therein shall he given such relative weights as may be prescribed. In rating these papers, no person shall wilfully or corruptly make any false mark, grade, estimate or report on the examination or proper standing of any person examined under the provisions herein, or wilfully or corruptly make any false representation concerning the persons examined, or wilfully or corruptly furnish to any one special or secret information for the purpose of improving or injuring the chances of appointment or promotion of any person examined. All competitors rated seventy or more shall be eligible for appointment, and their names shall be placed on the proper register according to their attained ratings. The term of eligibility shall be one year, commencing with the date on which the name of eligible is entered on the register. This term may be extended in the discretion of the Board for all those on any register when conditions of good administration render it inexpedient to hold a new examination.

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Part 13.
PROMOTIONS.
Promotions of employees to positions having a different and higher classification under the Bibb County Civil Service System shall be made only according to merit and fitness, which, so far as practicable, shall be ascertained by competitive examinations. Such examinations shall be conducted by the Board at the request of the Appointing Authority.

Part 14.
RE-EMPLOYMENT.
(1) Whenever any employee in the classified service, who has been performing his duties in a satisfactory manner as shown by the records of the department or other agency in which he has been employed, is laid off because of lack of work or lack of funds, or has been on authorized leave of absence and is ready to report for duty when a position is open, or has resigned in good standing and with the consent of the Secretary and the head of the department under whose jurisdiction he was employed, and has withdrawn his resignation without being restored to his position, the Secretary shall cause the name of such employee to be placed on the re-employment list within three years thereafter when vacancies in the class occur. The order in which names shall be placed on the re-employment list for any class shall be in order according to dates of applications for re-employment. No person shall be reinstated or have his name restored to a re-employment list unless such resignation is withdrawn, within three years after it has been presented and accepted.
All employees under the classified service who may hereafter enter the service of the United States as specified herein shall upon being honorably discharged therefrom be eligible for re-employment under the classified service as provided herein and shall be restored to their former positions, provided, however, they file application with the Board within six months from date of such discharge.
This provision shall not apply to employees who voluntarily reenlist in the service of the United States at the expiration of the present emergency.
(2) When a vacancy exists which the Appointing Authority has decided to fill by re-employment, the Appointing Authority shall submit to the Secretary in such form as may be prescribed by the Board a request that the Secretary certify to him the names of persons eligible for re-employment in the class in which the vacant position is established. The Secretary shall immediately certify to the Appointing Authority the names of persons as appropriate registers.

Part 15.
TRANSFERS
An Appointing Authority may, at any time, transfer any classified employee under his jurisdiction, from one position to another in the same classification. In every such case the Appointing Authority shall give written notice of this action to the Secretary.

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Part 16.
DEMOTIONS.
An Appointing Authoritr may in accordance with the rules and
regulations established br the Board, demote for cause a cla11111ified em-
ployee under his jurisdiction from a position in a lower class, but only after the employee and the Secretary have been notified in writing of such contemplated action. Any employee so demoted shall have the right to appeal his demotion to the Board. The Board can then approve his demotion or re-instate him to his former position if, in its opinion, the demotion is not justified.

Part 17.
SUSPENSIONS.
An Appointing Authority may in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Board, upon giving written notice to an employee and the Secretary, suspend a classified employee for disciplinary purposes without pay for a period of not to exceed thirty (SO) dars in any twelve months' period.

Part 18.
LAYOFF AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY.
An Appointing Authority may lay of a classified employee whenever he deems it requisite due to unusual condition or shortage or stoppage of work or funds. In every case of this kind, the Appointing Authority shall, before the effective date thereof, give written notice of his contemplated action to the employee involved and to the Secretary. Any person who has been appointed to a position in the cla11111ified service, or who shall have attained Civil Service status under the provisions herein, other than temporary or provisional appointee, and who has been laid off for the reasons stated in this section of Part 18, shall have
his name placed em an appropriate re-employment register. Leave of
absence for a period not to exceed three consecutive months may be
granted to any employee without pay upon request of the employee when approved br the Appointing Authority.
Any leave of absence for a period in excess of three consecutive months as provided herein shall be obtained only with the approval of the Board.

Part 19.
REMOVAL.
Any Appointing Authority may dismiss a subordinate in the classified service for cause, upon filing with the Board copy of written notice furnished the employee to be removed, setting forth in detail the reasons for such action, before the effective date of such removal. Wilful violation of the rules and regulations established by the Appointing Authority for employees under his direction, conduct unbecoming to an officer, disobedience to the lawful order of a superior officer, shall each be considered just cause for dismissal. The dismissed employee shall have an opportunity to answer the charges in writing within ten (10) dars,

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and to file with the Board affidavits in support of such answer. All papers filed in the case shall be subject to inspection by the persons affected. Such action of the Appointing Authority shall be final, except the Board may re-instate an officer or employee so removed in case it appears after proper hearing that the removal was made for political or religious reasons and not justified. The Board may, after proper investigation of the circumstances surrounding the dismissal and the fairness thereof, approve the transfer or reemployment of the employee involved either to the same position, or to a lower position as the Board may direct. Provided, however, the Board within thirty (30) days from any action removing, demoting, suspending or accepting the resignation of any officer or employee may on its own motion, or on the motion of any party, re-open the case and vacate, modify or revise its former order so as to lessen but not increase, the penalty imposed, but after the end of such thirty (30) days, the Board shall not have any authority to re-open such case for any cause.
The County Commissioners shall have the right to prefer charges against any employee in the Classified Service for violation of any Civil Service rule or regulation, in which case the employee against whom such charges are filed shall have an opportunity to answer the charges in writing within ten (10) days after written notice thereof, and to file with the Board affidavits in support of such answer. Thereafter, the proceedings shall be the same as in cases where disciplinary action is taken on charges are preferred by an Appointing Authority in accordance with the provisions herein.
(a) Whenever an employee has been suspended, demoted, discharged, disciplined, or otherwise caused to suffer any loss in classification, grade, or salary, such employee shall have the right to appeal to the Civil Service Board. This right may be exercised at any time within ten days from the date of such suspension, demotion, discharge or other disciplinary action by a request in writing for such hearing filed with the Secretary of said Board. Immediately upon the receipt of such request, the Secretary, shall notify the members of the Board and call a meeting of the Board for proper hearing of the case. The Board shall proceed to hear all parties at interest and such evidence as may be introduced by any of them at the earliest practicable date after notice of the appeal has been filed. The filing by an employee of an answer to charges to the written statement filed by the Appointing Authority with the Board as provided in Section 18 above, without further formality shall be deemed a sufficient demand for a hearing.

Part 20.
APPEALS.
Whenever the Secretary refuses to certify an eligible, as provided herein, then the Secretary, if requested by the person so affected, shall give to him a full and explicit statement of the exact cause for such refusal to certify as the case may be. The person so rejected may ask for a review of the case by the Board, which shall be granted, and said Board by a majority vote, shall have power to render a final decision in writing to the person asking for the review. Such decision of the Board shall be binding on all concerned, and shall be a final adjudication of the appeal.

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Part 21.
POLITICAL ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
In applying the provisions of this Civil Service System or in doing any of the things hereby provided, no person whosoever shall give any consideration to political or religions affiliations. No persons holding a position in the classified service shall directly or indirectly solicit or receive in any manner or he concerned with soliciting or receiving any assistance, or subscriptions or contributions for any political purpose, or participate in any form of political activity whatsoever, other than to express privately his views as a citizen and to cast his vote in any election. No recommendations for any person who applies for office or position in the classified service, or for examination under the provisions of this Civil Service System, except as to character, and in the case of former employees as to ability, shall he considered by the Board, the Secretary or the Appointing Authority, in giving any examination, appointment, promotion, or re-instatement under the provisions of the Bibb County Civil Service System.

Part 22.
RESIDENCE.
Positions in the classified sel'vice shall be filled by citizens of Bibb County who have been residents of Bibb County for at least two years immediately preceding the date of examination. In the discretion of the Board, residence l'equirements may he waived only fol' technical and professional positions for which qualified applicants who are residents of Bibb County cannot be obtained. Removal of residence outside of Bibb County shall he grounds for removal unless permission to remove residence is granted for just cause by the Board and approved by the County Commissioners.

Part 18.
DISMISSAL FOR VIOLATION.
Any person in the classified service violating any provisions of this Civil Service System may be dismissed from the classified service but shall he entitled to a written copy of the charges and an opportunity to a fair hearing before the Board pl'ior to said dismissal.

Part 14.
PENALTIES.
Any person who shall wilfully or corruptly violate any of the provisions herein shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall on conviction thereof he punished as for a misdemeanor prescribed by the laws o Georgia, and if such convicted person be in the classified service, he shall be dismissed therefrom and shall not he eligible for re-employment, re-instatement, or re-appointment for a period of three years from date of such conviction.

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Part 25.
OATHS.
The Board and all employees in the classified service shall take the oath of office as prescribed by law for their respective positions.

Part 26.
BONDS OF EMPLOYEES UNDER CLASSIFIED SERVICE.
(1) Any employee under classified service who is employed in any department under the control and office of an elected officer who is or may be responsible for the acts of such employees as a deputy, may be required as a condition of his employment to give bond with good security in an amount satisfactory to the head of such department, conditioned to indemnify such officer or head against loss by reason of the conduct of such employee or deputy, or because of any error made by any employee or deputy in the performance of his or her duties as an employee or deputy. The premium of said bond shall be paid by the Treasurer of Bibb County, to the extent such bond is required by law.
(2) Should the amount of bond required be deemed by the Board arbitrary, umeasonable or oppressive, an appeal shall lie to the Superior Court which shall have the authority to set the amount of such bond.
(3) The Board shall have the right in its discretion to require bonds of employees other than those specified in the preceding sections, where the duties of such employee make a bond necessary or desirable, but this provision shall not forbid the County Commission or other authority coming under County Government to require any employee handling funds or performing duties of trust to post bonds.

Part 27.
CHANGES IN SYSTEM.
The General Assembly shall have authority to enact laws changing, altering, or abolishing the Bibb County Civil Service System herein established and to provide additions, exceptions, or exemptions to the Bibb County Civil Service System herein established.

Part 27-A.
1. It is distinctly provided that the legislature may, at any time, repeal the Civil Service System herein created without the necessity of further amendments to the Constitution.
2. It is expressly provided that the County Commissioners may, at any time, provide for a County Police Department, independent of the Sheriff's Office and in so doing eliminate the County Police from the provisions of the Civil Service System.
3. It is expressly provided that the final authorization for the fixing of the salaries of employees under the Civil Service System is to be established by the vote of County Commissioners.
4. It is expressly provided that the County shall not be 1equired

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to pay the premium on any bond of any employee under the Civil Service System in excess of that bond required by statute.

Part 28.
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Be it further enacted that the provisions of this amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georiga shall become effective December 1, 1956.

SECTION 2.
Be it further enacted that when this amendment shall have been agreed to by the requisite two-thirds of the members of each house, with the "Ayes" and "Nays" entered thereon, it shall be published as required by law and submitted to the qualified voters of Georgia for ratification or rejection at the next general election in which constitutional amendments may be voted on. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: "For ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section IV, paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia, authorizing and creating a civil service system for the County Police and Deputy Sheriffs of Bibb County." "Against ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section IV, paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia, authorizing and creating a civil service system for the County Police and Deputy Sheriffs of Bibl County."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. Returns shall be made and results declared as required by law and if said amendment be adopted by ratification as required by law said amendment shall become a part of Article VII, Section IV, paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945.

SECTION 3.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act, be and the same are hereby repealed.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis Garrett

Harden Harper Housley Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd Kelly

Lambert Mann Matthews McBride Millican Morrison Overby

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Page Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Reynolds

Ricketson Seagraves Shurling
Steis Toms Turner

Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

HR 32. By Mr. Jordan of Wheeler:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Wheeler County by the people; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution, relating to county boards of education, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The Board of Education of Wheeler County shall be composed of six members to be elected by the voters from each militia district, as hereinafter provided. One member of the board shall be elected from each of the six militia districts in Wheeler County and the member from each district shall be elected only by the voters of his district. No person shall be eligible to serve as a member of the board from a militia district unless he shall reside in such district. No person who resides in that portion of Wheeler County embraced within the territory of an independent school system shall be eligible for election as a member of said board. In order to be eligible for membership on said board, a person must be a freeholder, at least thirty years of age, of good moral character, qualified and registered to vote for members of the General Assembly and shall have lived in Wheeler County for the five continuous years immediately preceding the date of the election.
"On the first Tuesday in February, 1957, it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Wheeler County to hold an election for the purpose of electing members of the Board of Education of Wheeler County. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to publish the date of the election, the purpose thereof, and a brief description of the voting procedure by districts once a week for the two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Wheeler

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County. All the members elected at such election shall take office January 1, 1968. The member elected from Militia District No. 1600 shall serve :for a term o:f one J'M.r; the member elected from Militia District No. 1417 shall serve :for a term o:f two years ; the member elected from Militia District No. 394 shall serve for a term o:f three year&; the member elected from Militia District No. 1460 shall. serve for a term of :four years; the member elected from Militia District No. 1531 shall serve :for a term of five years; and the member elected :from Militia District No. 393 &hall serve for a term o:f six J1lllr&. Also, &uch member& &hall &erve until their successors are elected and qualified. The successors to such members shall be elected at an election to be held on the first Tuesday in February in the year in which the member's term of office shall expire, and successors shall take office on January first following their election. All successors to the fhst members hereof shall &erve for a term of six years, and until their successors are elected and qualified.
"In case o:f a vacancy on said board, by death, resignation, or some other cause other than expiration o:f a term of office, the remaining members o:f the board shall elect a successor who shall serve for the unexpired term.
"The Board of Education o:f Wheeler County in effect at the time of the ratification of this amendment shall be abolished effective December 31, 1967, and the terms of office of all members o:f such buard shall expire on such date. After the ratification of this amendment, the Grand Jury of Wheeler County shall appoint no new members to the board, but the term of any member serving at the time this amendment is ratified is hereby extended to December 31, 1957, even though such term would have expired prior to that date."

SECTION 2.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorised and instructed to cau&e such propo&ed amendment to be published as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, o:f the Constitution of Georgia of 1941), as amended. Such proposed amendment &hall be submitted as provided in said Paragraph.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education o:f Wheeler County from militia districts by the people o:f each district.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Wheeler County from militia districts by the people of each district."

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the elections shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis
Garrett Harden Harper Housley
Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd

Kelly Lambert Mann Matthews McBride Millican Morrison Overby Page Parker Paulk
Ponsell Raulerson

Reynolds Ricketson Seagraves Shurling Steis Toms Turner Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

HR 24. By Mr. Henderson of Atkinson:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia so as to strike the words "and any future" and "that may be incurred" from the amendment enabling the County of Atkinson to issue refunding bonds without a vote of the people to meet the present and any future indebtedness that may be incurred; to p1ovide for advertising and submission; and for other related purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1.
That Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking the words "and any future" and ..that may he incurred" fram the amendment (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 831) ap~ proved at the General Election of 1961 that enabled the County of Atkin~ son to issue refunding bonds without a vote of the people to meet present and future indebtedness that may he incurred so that said Paragraph shall read:
"And except that the County of Atkinson be and the same is hereby authorind and empowered to issue refunding bonds to be issued by the praper authorities of the county without a vote of the people to meet present indebtedness.''

SECTION i.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes.. and "Nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amendment to be published as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. Such praposed amendment shall be submitted as provided in said Paragraph.
The ballot submitting the above praposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia so as to authorize Atkinson County to issue refunding bonds for present indebtedness."
"Against ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia so as to authorize Atkinson County to issue refunding bonds for present indebtedness!'
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the praposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the praposed amendment shall vote against ratification.
If such amendment shall he ratified as pravided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly and it shall he the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certif7 the result to the Governor who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis Garrett Harden Harper Housley Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd

Kelly Lambert Mann Matthews McBride Millican Morrison Overby Page Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson

Reynolds Ricketson Seagraves Shurling Steis Toms Turner Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority was adopted.

HR 70. By Messrs. Cheatham, Eyler, and Sognier of Chatham:
A RESOLUTION
To propose an amendment to Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph II, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 to provide that the General Assembly may grant to the governing authority of Chatham County the right to provide for the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks and curbing within any subdivision of the county located outside the corporate limits of any municipality where the lots have been subdivided with frontages of 150 feet or less and to assess the cost thereof pro rata against the property owners, provided the owners of 51 '7o of the property abutting such improvements shall consent thereto, and to provide for the issuance and enforcement of execution for the collection of such assessments and for the creation of liens thereby against such abutting property; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 is hereby amended by adding thereto the following:
"The General Assembly of Georgia may grant to the governing authority of Chatham County the right to provide for the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks and curbing within any subdivision of the County located outside the corporate limits of any municipality where the lots have been subdivided with frontages of 150 feet or less, and to assess the costs thereof pro rata against the abutting property owners, provided the owners of 51 '7o of the property abutting such improvements shall consent thereto,

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and to provide for the issuance and enforcement of execution for the collection of such assessments and for the creation of liens thereby against such abutting property."

SECTION 2.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amendment to be published as provided in Article XIII, Section I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. Such proposed amendment shall be submitted as provided in said Paragraph.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For the ratification of the amendment to Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph II, of the Constitution authorizing the General Assembly to permit the governing authority of Chatham County to make street improvements in subdivisions and assess the cost with approval of the owners of 51 '/c of the property affected.
"Against the ratification of the amendment to Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph II, of the Constitution authorizing the General Assembly to permit the governing authority of Chatham County to make street improvements in subdivisions and assess the cost with approval of the owners of 51% of the property affected."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis

Garrett Harden Harper Housley Jones, 38th Jones, 18th

Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Mann Matthews McBride

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Millican Morrison Overby Page Parker Paulk Ponsell

Raulerson Reynolds Ricketson Seagraves Shurling Steis Toms

Turner Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

HR 28. By Mr. Kennedy of Turner:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution, so as to authorize the City of Ashburn, in Turner County, to levy a tax not to exceed one mill for the purpose of creating a fund to be used in assisting, promoting and encouraging the location of any industries in the City of Ashburn, and authorizing the governing authority of such city to select a board of citizens from the city to render advice respecting the use of such fund; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The City of Ashburn, in Turner County, is authorized to levy a tax not to exceed one mill, in addition to all other taxes, on all the taxable property in the city, for the purpose of creating a fund to be used exclusively in assisting, promoting and encouraging the location of new industries in the City of Ashburn. The governing authority of said city is hereby authorized to select a board of citizens of the city to render advice relative to the use of such fund for the purposes stated."

SECTION 2.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amendment to be published as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. Such proposed amendment shall be submitted as provided in said Paragraph.

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The ballot submitted the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution, so as to authorize the City of Ashburn to levy a tax not to exceed one mill for the purpose of creating a fund to be used in assisting, promoting and encouraging the location of new industries in said city.
"Against ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution, so as to authorize the City of Ashburn to levy a tax not to exceed one mill for the purpose of creating a fund to be used in assisting, promoting and encouraging the location of new industries in said city."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution, the roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis Garrett Harden Harper Housley Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd

Kelly Lambert Mann Matthews McBride Millican Morrison Overby Page Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson

Reynolds Ricketson Seagraves Shurling Steis Toms Turner Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

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R 61. By Mr. Ramsey of Effingham:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Effingham County by the people; to provide for the procedure connected therewith; to provide for the date of elections; to provide for terms of office; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to county boards of education, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The County Board of Education of Effingham County shall be composed of five members who shall be elected by the people of said county. The board shall be composed of a resident of each militia district of Effingham County. One member of the board shall be elected from each of the five militia districts by the voters of Effingham County. In order to be eligible for membership on said board, a person must be a freeholder, at least thirty years of age, of good moral character and eligible for election to the General Assembly, and shall have lived in Effingham County for five continuous years immediately preceding the date of the election.
"Not less than five nor more than ten days after the date of ratification of this amendment, the Ordinary of Effingham County shall issue a call for an election for the purpose of electing the members of the county board of education.
"The date of such election shall be fixed to be held on a date not less than twenty nor more than thirty days from the date of the call thereof. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to publish the date of the election, the purpose thereof, and a brief description of the voting procedure once a week for the two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Effingham County. The five persons elected at said election shall take office January 1, 1957 and their terms shall expire December 31, 1960. Their successors and all future successors shall be elected at the general election in the year in which their terms of office expire and they shall take office on January 1 following their election. The terms of office shall be for four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Should a vacancy occur on said board, the remaining members shall elect a person to fill the unexpired term.
"The Board of Education of Effingham County in effect at the time of the ratification of this amendment shall be abolished effective December 31, 1956, and the terms of office of all members of such board shall expire on such date. After the ratification of this amendment, the Grand Jury of Effingham County shall appoint no new members to the board, but the term of any member serving

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at the time this amendment is ratified is hereby extended to December 31, 1956, even though such term would have expired prior to that date."

SECTION 2.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amendment to be published as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. Such proposed amendment shall be submitted as provided in said Paragraph.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Effingham County by the people."
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Effingham County by the people."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as 1eturns for elections for members of the General Assembly and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis Garrett Harden Harper Housley

Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Mann Matthews McBride Millican Morrison

Overby Page Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Reynolds Ricketson Seagraves Shurling

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Steis Toms Turner

Warnell Waters Wetherington

Wilkins Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

HR 66. By Mr. Clary of McDuffie:
A RESOLUTION.
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of McDuffie County by the people; to provide that the Board elect the County School Superintendent; to prescribe the procedure connected with the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this Amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to County Boards of Education, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The Board of Education of McDuffie County shall be composed of five members, to be elected as hereinafter provided. For the purposes of electing the members, McDuffie County is hereby divided into two Education Districts. Education District number one shall be composed of Militia District number 133 (Dearing). Education District number two shall be composed of Militia District number 152 (Mount Auburn), Militia District number 132 (Republican), Militia District number 134 (Thomson) and Militia District number 274 (Wrightsboro). Two members of the Board shall be elected from Education District number one and three members of the Board shall be elected from Education District number two. The members of the Board shall be elected only by the voters of the District which the member is to represent. Any person offering as a candidate to represent an Education District on the Board must reside in the District from which he offers. No person who resides in any part of McDuffie County embraced within the territory of an independent school system shall be eligible for election as a member of the Board, nor may any such person be eligible to vote in the election to elect members of the Board. In order to be eligible for membership on the Board, a person must be at least 25 year of age; must be qualified and registered to vote for members of the General Assembly and must have lived in McDuffie County for the two years immediately preceding the date of the election. In the event this Amendment is ratified, it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of McDuffie County to issue the call for an election,

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lmd he shall set the date for such election for a day between the fifteenth and twentieth days of December 1956. Such election shall be for the purpose of electing the members of the Board of Education of McDuffie County created under this Amendment, and it shall be the duty of the Ordinary to publish the date of the election, the purposes thereof, and a brief description of the voting procedure by Districts, at least once preceding the date thereof in the official organ of McDuffie County. All the members elected at such election shall take office January 1, 1957. Such members and all future members shall serve for a term of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. All future elections shall be held on the second Tuesday in November and the persons elected will take office the following January 1. In case of a vacancy on said Board for any cause, other than expiration of a te1m of office, the remaining members of the Board shall elect a person who shall serve for the unexpired term.
The Board of Education of McDuffie County in effect at the time of the ratification of this Amendment shall be abolished effective December 31, 1956 and the terms of office of all members of such Board shall expire on such date.
The Board of Education created herein shall on or before January 10, 1957 elect a County School Superintendent of McDuffie County, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The term of office of the County School Superintendent serving at the time of the ratification of this Amendment is hereby extended until such time as the Board elects a Superintendent as provided hereinbefore. The County School Superintendent shall no longer be elected by the people of McDuffie County, but shall be elected by the Board of Education.
The County Board of Education as provided herein shall be subject to all constitutional provisions and all statutory provisions relative to county hoards of education lmd the County Superintendent of Schools as provided herein shall be subject to all constitutioual provisions and statutory provisions relative to county superintendents of schools, unless in conflict with the provisions of this Amendment."

SECTION I.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authoriaed and instructed to cause such proposed amendment to be published as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. Such proposed amendment shall be submitted as provided :in said Paragraph.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of McDuffie County by the people and the election of the County School Superintendent by the Board.

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"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Educacation of McDuffie County by the people and the election of the County School Superintendent by the Board."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for election for members of the General Assembly and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis Garrett Harden Harper Housley Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd

Kelly Lambert Mann Matthews McBride Millican Morrison Overby Page Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson

Reynolds Ricketson Seagraves Shurling Steis Toms Turner Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent, the vertification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

HR 61. By Mr. Ramsey of Effingham:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Effingham County by the people; to provide for the procedure connected therewith; to provide for the date of elections; to provide for

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terms of office; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to county boards of education, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The County Board of Education of Effingham County shall be composed of five members who shall be elected by the people of uid county. The board shall be composed of a resident of each militia district of Effingham County. One member of the board shall be elected from each ofe the five militia districts by the voters of Effingham County. In order to be eligible for membership on said board, a person must be a freeholder, at least thirty years of age, of good moral character and eligible for election to the General Assembly, and shall have lived in Effingham County for five continuous years immediately preceding the date of the election.
"Not less than five nor more than ten days after the date of ratification of this amendment, the Ordinary of Effingham County shall issue a call for an election :for the purpose of electing the members of the county board of education.
"The date of such election shall be fixed to be held on a date not less than twenty nor more than thirty days from the date of the call thereof. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to publish the date of the election, the purpose thereof, and a brief description of the voting procedure once a week for the two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Effingham County. The five persons elected at said election shall take office January 1, 1967 and their terms shall expire December 31, 1960. Their successors and all future successors shall be elected at the general election in the year in which their terms of office expire and they shall take office on January 1 :following their election. The terms of office shall be for four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Should a vacancy occur on said board, the remaining members shall elect a person to fill the unexpired term.
"The Board of Education of Effingham County in effect at the time of the ratification of this amendment shall be abolished effective December 31, 1956, and the terms of office of all members of such board shall expire on such date. After the ratification of this amendment, the Grand Jury of Effingham County shall appoint no new members to the board, but the term of any member serving at the time this amendment is ratified is hereby extended to December 31, 1966, even though such term would have expired prior to that date.
SECTION 2.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have

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been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amendment to be published as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. Such proposed amendment shall be submitted as provided in said Paragraph.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Effingham County by the people."
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Effingham County by the people."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call wa~ ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis Garrett Harden Harper Housley Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd

Kelly Lambert Mann Matthews McBride Millican Morrison Overby Page Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson

Reynolds Ricketson Seagraves Shurling Steis Toms Turner Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

HR '17. By Messrs. Pickard, Young, and Nilan of Museogee:
A RESOLUTION
To propose to the qualified voters of Muscogee County. Georgia. an amendment to Article 7, Section 1. Paragraph 4 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, by which the homestead tax exemptions authorized therein would not apply to any tax levied by :Muscogee County, Georgia, for the purpose of affording fire protection within said oounty.

SECTION L
Be it resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia that Article 7, Section 1, Paragraph 4 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia be amended by adding thereto the following language:
"The homestead exemption herein provided for shall not apply to any tax levied by Muscogee County, Georgia, for the purpose of affording fire protection within said county."

SECTION 2.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Govemor shall cause such proposed IILUlendment to be published as provided in Article 13, Section 1, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended, for two months previous to the time of holding the next general election at which the above proposed IILUlendment shall he submitted to the electors of Muscogee County, Georgia, for ratification or rejection, as provided in said paragraph of the Constitution,
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: ~For ratification of amendment to Article 7, Section 1, Paragraph 4 of the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead tax exemption shall not apply to any tax levied by Muscogee County, Georgia, for the purpose of affording fire protection within said oounty." "Against ratification of amendment to Article 7, Section 1, Paragraph 4 of the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead tax exemption shall not apply to any tax levied by Muscogee County, Georgia, for the purpose of affording fire protection within said oounty."
All qualified electors desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all qualified electors desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.
If the people shall ratify such amendment by a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon, such amendment shall become a part of Article 'l, Section 1, Paragraph 4 of the Constitution of this State.

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The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretaty of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof.

The repott of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis Garrett Harden Harper Housley Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd

Kelly Lambert Mann Matthews McBride Millican Morrison Overby Page Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson

Reynolds Ricketson Seagraves Shurling Steis Toms Turner Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

HR 78. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution of Georgia, so as to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Dougherty County outside municipalities by the governing authority of Dougherty County; to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty County to contract with municipalities for the furnishing of such fire protection; to provide for the levy of a tax to defray the cost of fire protection for the fire districts; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution of Georgia,

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relating to the diatricting of counties, i& hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following=
"The governing authority of the County of Dougherty is hereby given the authority to district area& outside of municipalities in said county for fire protection purposes and to contract with municipal corporation& to furnish fire protection to such district& provided that in the event such districts are formed, the governing authority of Dougherty County shall levy a tax upon the property located within such fire district& sufficient to defray all cost of fire protection to such districts."
SECTION 2.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the membe1s elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays'' taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorized and instructed to cauae such proposed lilnlendment to be published as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. Such proposed amendment shall be submitted as provided in said Paragraph:
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to authorize the governing authorities of Dougherty County to district areas outside municipal corporations; to levy a tax to defray the cost of fire protection; and to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty County to contract with municipal corporations to furnish fire protection to the fire protection districts."
"Again&t ratification of amendment to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty County to district areas outside municipal corporations~ to levy a tax to defray the cost of fire protection; and to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty County to contract with municipal corporations to furnish fire protection to the fire protection districts!'
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment. and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote again&t ratification.
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly and it shall he the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor who shall, if such amendment he ratified, make proclamation thereof.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis Garrett Harden Harper Housley Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd

Kelly Lambert Mann Matthews McBride Millican Morrison Overby Page Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson

Reynolds Ricketson Seagraves Shurling Steis Toms Turner Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins
Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds rna; jority, was adopted.

HR 82. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A RESOLUTION
To propose an amendment to Article VII, Section 4, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution of Georgia, 1945, relative to the districting of counties, as amended by a constitutional amendment found in Georgia Laws 1952, p. 489, so as to change the area of Richmond County to which said 1952 amendment is applicable; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Article VII, Section 4, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 relative to the districting of counties, as amended by a constitutional amendment found in Georgia Laws 1952, p. 489, is hereby amended by striking from the language added by the aforesaid 1952 amendment the words and figure "one hundred fifty (150)" and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figure "three hundred and fifty (350)" so that when so amended the language added by the aforesaid 1952 amendment shall read as follows:
"The General Assembly may grant to the governing authority of Richmond County the right to construct or repair streets and sidewalks and to lay curbing, water and sewer mains and to assess the costs thereof pro rata against the abutting property owners, provided the owners of 75'/c of the property abutting such improve-

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ments shall consent thereto and to provide for the issuance and enforcement of execution for the collection of such assessments and for the creation of liens thereby against such abutting property.'' Provided, however, that any Act of the General Assembly adopted pursuant hereto shall restrict the authority to those areas of said county where the property has been subdivided into lots having three hundred and fifty (350) feet of street frontage or less."

SECTION 2.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amendment to be published as p1ovided in Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. Such proposed amendment shall be submitted as provided in said Paragraph.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section 4, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution, as amended, authorizing the General Assembly to pennit the governing authorities of Richmond County to construct streets, and other public improvements and assess the costs against the abutting property owners in areas of said county where property has been subdivided into lots having three hundred and fifty (350) feet street frontage or less.''
"Against ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section 4, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution, as amended, authorizing the General Assembly to permit the governing authorities of Richmond County to construct streets, and other public improvements and assess the costs against the abutting property owners in areas of said county where property has been subdivided into lots having three hundred and fifty (350) feet street frontage or less."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall
vote against ratification.
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall he made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis Garrett Harden Harper Housley Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd

Kelly Lambert Mann Matthews McBride Millican Morrison Overby Page Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson

Reynolds Ricketson Seagraves Shurling Steis Toms Turner Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

The following general bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

HB 151. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb and Kennedy of Turner:
A bill to regulate certain loans of $2,500.00 or less to be known as the Georgia Industrial Loan Act; to provide for license and define the persons who may operate thereunder; to provide exemptions therefrom; to create the office Georgia Industrial Loan Commissioner, etc; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd, by unanimous consent, offered the following resolution:

SR 51. By Senator Millican of 52nd:
A resolution to appoint a committee to study the small loan business; to make recommendation to the Senate on the first day of the 1956 session; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of SR 51, Senator Millican of the 52nd called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.

The roll was called and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Florence Jones, 38th

Lovett Mann Matthews Millican

Morrison Neel Page Raulerson

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Reynolds Richardson Ricketson Seagraves

Shurling Warnell Wetherington Wilkins

Wood Zellner

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis Dean Dews Garrett Harden Harper

Hollis Housley Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert McBride Overby Parker Paulk

Ponsell Roop
Steis Strickland Toms Turner Ursrey Waters

By unanimous consent verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 22, nays 28, and the res< was lost.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of H was agreed to as amended.

The bill, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered and the vo1 as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis Dean Dews Garrett Harden Harper Hollis

Housley Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert McBride Neel Overby Parker Paulk Ponsell

Raulerson Roop Seagraves Steis Strickland Toms Turner Ursrey Warnell Waters Wilkins

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Florence Jones, 38th Lovett Mann

Matthews Millican Morrison Page Richardson Ricketson

Shurling Wetherington Wood Zellner

By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed wi

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 16.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 99. By Mr. Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to the taxation of banks and banking associations and their branches, and also relating to the taxation of shares of stock of stockholders of banks and banking associations, etc.; and for other purposes.

Senator Page of the 1st offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 99 by adding a new section to be known as section 2A which section 2a shall read as follows:
"Section 2A. "This act shall become effective January 1, 1957."

On the adoption of the amendment the ayes were 29, nays 0 and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 10.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 280. By Messrs. Scoggin of Floyd, Campbell of Walker and others:
A bill to amend an act which provided for retirement benefits for the ordinaries of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 57. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb and Groover of Bibb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to provide for the payment of $250,000 in connection with the bringing in of the first commercial oil well in this state; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 121. By Messrs. Sheffield of Brooks and Fowler of Douglas:
A bill to amend section 24-2823 of the code of Georgia relative to the enumeration of sheriff's fees; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 121 by striking line 5 beginning with word "however" and all of lines 6 and 7 and insert in lieu the following: "in all counties in this state where the sheriff is paid a salary only, the provisions of this section shall apply as far as fees to be charged but all such fees shall be turned over to the county treasurer or fiscal officer of such county."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 7.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 177. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the practice of all branches of professional engineering, including that branch of engineering commonly known as surveying; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 268. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to make comprehensive provision for an integrated tax administration for Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 520. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to authorize the revocation of a parole without a hearing in certain cases; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 131. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and Willingham of Cobb:
A resolution to create the Georgia water law revision commission, to survey the water laws and problems of this state; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 131, section 2, line 4, by striking the word nine and inserting the word eleven.

The amendment was adopted.

Senator Overby of the 33rd offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 131, section 2, by adding after the word "agriculture" on line 4, the following, "one member to be director of game and fish and director of public health".

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to as amended.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 13. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to Article VI, Section XIII, of the Constitution of 1945 by adding thereto an additional paragraph to be known as Paragraph II.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA AS FOLLOWS:

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SECTION 1.
Article VI, Section XIII, of the Constitution of 1945, relating to the qualifications of Justices, Judges, etc., be amended by adding thereto a paragraph to be known as Paragraph 11, which shall read as follows:
Paragraph II. Chief Justices Emeritus and Justices Emeritus of the Supreme Court; Judges Emeritus of the Court of Appeals;
and Judges Emeritus of the Superior Courts shall be eligible to
preside in or over the courts in which they are Chief Justices, Justices, or Judges, Emeritus. The General Assembly shall prescribe the method or manner in which they ma,- be called upon for temporary service.

SECTION 2.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amendment to be published as provided in Article VI, Section XIII of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended, for two months previous to the time of the general election at which the above proposed amendment shall be submitted for ratification or rejection to the electors as provided for in said paragraph of the Constitution.
The voters voting in favor of the ratification of the amendment shall have written or printed upon their ballots, "For ratification of the amendment to Article VI, Section XIII, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, providing that Chief Justice Emeritus and Justices Emeritus of the Supreme Comt and Judges Emeritus of the Superior Courts shall be eligible to preside over their respective courts, and authormng the General Assembly to provide for such service", and the voters voting against the amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots, "Against ratification of the amendment to Article VI, Section XIII, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, providing that Chief Justice Emeritus and Justices Emeritus of the Supreme Court and Judges
Emeritus of the Superior Courts shall be eligible to preside over their
1espective courts, and authorizing the General Assembly to provide for such service."
If the people shall ratify such amendment by a majority of the electors qualified to vote voting thereon, such amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner u returns for elections for members of the General Assembly and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof, and thereupon the foregoing amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
The resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Dean Dews Garrett Harper Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd

Kelly Lambert Mann Matthews McBride McDonald Millican Morrison Neel Overby Page Parker Paulk

Ponsell Reynolds Richardson Roop Seagraves Steis Strickland Toms Warnell Waters Wilkins Wood

By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

HR 57. By Messrs. Cloud and Terrell of Decatur:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the payment of $250,000.00 in connection with the bringing in of the first commercial oil well in this State; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Article VII, Section I, Paragraph II, Subparagraph I of the Constitution, relative to gratuities, as amended by an amendment ratified in 1950, and found in Georgia Laws 1950, p. 480, is hereby amended by striking the language added by said 1950 amendment, which reads as follows:
"Provided, however that the General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for the payment of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) to the first person, firm, partnership or corporation which puts down and brings in the first commercial oil well in the State of Georgia, provided said commercial oil well shall be a well producing at least 250 barrels of oil per day as determined by State Geologist."
and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"The General Assembly is authorized to provide by law for the payment of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) to the first person, firm or corporation, or combination thereof, which puts down and brings in the first commercial oil well in this

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State. Such well must produce at least 100 barrels of oil per day and the determination as to whether such well is producing this amount is hereby vested in the Director of the State Department of Mines, Mining and Geology. Said law shall provide for the distribution of said amount as the General Assembly may by statute provide between the company or individual who drills or causes to be drilled said well, the contractor who furnishes the equipment, among such workmen and employees actually engaged in the 1ob, and to the mineral and/or property owner where the well is drilled. The General Assembly shall provide for the method of payment by the Governor."
so that Subparagraph I when so amended shall read as follows:
"1. The General Assembly shall not by vote, resolution, or order grant any donation or gratuity in :favor of any person, corporation or association. The General Assembly is authorized to provide by law for the payment of two hundred and :fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) to the first person, firm or corporation, or combination thereof, which puts down and brings in the fimt commerc:lal oil well in this State. Such well must produce at least 100 barrels of oil per day, and the determination as to whether such well is producing this amount is hereby vested in the Director of the State Department of Mines, Mining and Geology. Said law shall provide for the distribution of said amount as the General Assembly may by statute provide between the company or individual who drills or causes to be drilled said well, the contractor who furnishes the equipment, among such workmen and employees actually engaged in the job, and to the mineral and/or property owner where the well is drilled. The General Assembly shall provide for the method of payment by the Governor."

SECTION 2.
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and ..Nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amendment to be published as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. Such proposed amendment shall be submitted as provided in said Paragraph.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Governor to pay the sum of two hundred and :fifty thousand dollars ($250.000.00) to the first person, firm, corporation, or combination thereof, in bringing in the first commercial oil well in this State."
"Against ratification of amendment to Constitution so as to authorize the Governor to pay the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($200,000.00) to the fimt person, firm, corporation, or combination thereof, in bringing in the first commercial oil well in this State."

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Dean Dews Garrett Harper Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd

Kelly Lambert Mann Matthews McBride McDonald Millican Morrison Neel Overby Page Parker Paulk

Ponsell Reynolds Ricketson Roop Seagraves Steis Strickland Toms Warnell Waters Wilkins Wood

By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

HB 177. By Mr. Groover of Bibb and Mr. Pickard of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to the practice of all branches of professional engineering, including that branch of engineering commonly known as surveying; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 221. By Messrs. Murphey of Crawford, Brannen of Dooly and Jessup of Bleckley:
A bill to amend an act relating to reporting tax under the motor fuel tax law, so as to eliminate issuing annual motor fuel refund permits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 268. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb: A bill to amend an act to make comprehensive provision for an integrated tax administration for Georgia; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 517. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb, Upshaw of Bartow and Cloud of Decatur:
A bill to amend the intangible property tax act, so as to include a provision in Section 6, of part 1 that in lieu of specifying the dates upon which such note or notes fall due, a statement may be made in the security instrument that all such note or notes fall due within three years from the date thereof or from the date of any such instrument executed to secure the same; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 311. By Messrs. Sanders of Richmond, Short of Colquitt, Groover of Bibb, Chambers of Richmond and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act establishing juvenile courts so as to provide that the juvenile court may establish a division of the juvenile probation system of such county for the physical and mental diagnosis of cases of children who are believed to be physically or mentally diseased or defective; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majotity, was passed.

HB 354. By Messrs. Sanders, Holley and Chambers of Richmond: A bill to amend an act known as the "hospitals authority law"; and for other purposes.
'lhe report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 398. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn: A bill to authorize the Brunswick Ports Authority created by that act of the General Assembly approved March 8, 1945, to assign, convey, grant or otherwise transfer any or all of its property, real, personal, tangible, intangible, or otherwise, to the State Ports Authority; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 504. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth: A bill to amend an act relative to application to the Board of Dental Examiners and fees, expenses and compensation of such board; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

A sealed communication from His Excellency, the Governor, was received through the Hon. BenT. Wiggins, Executive Secretary.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate tesolve itself in executive session.

The motion prevailed and the Senate resolved itself in executive session.

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The following communication was dispatched to His Excellency, the Governor through George D. Stewart, Secretary of the Senate:

February 17, 1955.

Honorable Marvin Griffin, Governor, State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia.

Dear Governor:

Under the rules governing Executive Sessions of the State Senate, I have the honor to report to you as follows:

Honorable Julian Bennett, of the County of Barrow, as an Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable J. R. Parham, of the County of Fulton, as an Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Andrew J. Tuten, of the County of Bacon, as an Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable E. Freeman Leverett, of the County of DeKalb, as an Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Douglas King, of the County of Coweta, as an Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable A. J. Hartley, of the County of Fulton, as an Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Gardner Watson, of the County of Houston, as a Member of the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service, for a term beginning February 13, 1955 and ending February 13, 1961. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable 0. C. Aderhold, of the County of Clarke, as a Member of the Board of Control, Southern Regional Education, for a term beginning June 30, 1955 and ending June 30, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Frank C. Underwood, Jr., of the County of Chatham, as a Member of the Charles H. Herty Foundation, for a term beginning February 15, 1955 end ending February 19, 1960. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

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Honorable Hamilton B. Stephens, of the County of Fulton, as an Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable William L. Norton, Jr., of the County of DeKalb, as an Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Robert Hall, of the County of Treutlen, as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable C. 0. Nixon, of the County of Newton, as a Member of the Board of Corrections, for a term beginning February 3, 1955 and ending November 27, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable J. W. Palmer, of the County of Montgomery, as a Member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, for a term beginning September 1, 1954 and ending September 1, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable R. H. McDonald, of the County of Coweta, as a Member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, for a term beginning September 1, 1954 and ending September 1, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable L. W. Willis, of the County of Decatur, as a Member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, for a term beginning January 31, 1955 and ending September 1, 1955. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable L. W. Willis, of the County of Decatur, as a Member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, for a term beginning September 1, 1955 and ending September 1, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable C. W. Leonard, of the County of Walker, as a Member of the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Examiners, for a term beginning September 16, 1955 and ending September 16, 1960. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable William D. Eve, of the County of Richmond, as a Member of the State Board for the Examination, Qualification and Registration of Architects, for a term beginning March 5, 1955 and ending March 5, 1960. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable M. M. :Moreman, of the County of Troup, as a Member of the Board of Dental Examiners of Georgia, for a term beginning August 1, 1955 and ending August 1, 1960. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable R. W. Rollins, of the County of Decatur, as a Member of the Board of Corrections, for the unexpired term of Honorable John Collins, beginning February 3, 1955 and ending November 27, 1957. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable R. E. Frankenfield, of the County of Chatham, as a Member of

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the State Ports Authority, for a term beginning February 2, 1955 and ending June 30, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Wingate Dykes, of the County of Sumter, as a Member of the State Ports Authority, for a term beginning February 2, 1955 and ending June 30, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable W. D. Trippe, of the County of Polk, as a Member of the State Ports Authority, for a term beginning February 2, 1955 and ending June 30, 1957. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Charlie F. Camp, of the County of DeKalb, as Assistant Adjutant General of Georgia, for a term beginning February 3, 1955 and ending as provided by Article 2, Section 25 of the Georgia Military Forces Reotganization Act of 1955. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Homer Flynn, of the County of Fulton, as Assistant Adjutant General of Georgia, for a term beginning February 3, 1955 and ending as provided by Article 2, Section 25 of the Georgia Military Forces Reorganization Act of 1955. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Sam G. Bulloch, of tlie County of Meriwether, as a Member of the State Milk Control Board, for a term beginning January 31, 1955 and ending January 31, 1961. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable L. A. Lee, of the County of Whitfield, as a Member of the Rural Roads Authority, for a term beginning February 11, 1955 and ending February 11, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Wilis Harden, of the County of Jackson, as a Member of the Rural Roads Authority, for a term beginning Febtuary 11, 1955 and ending February 11, 1957. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Dixon Oxford, of the County of Terrell, as a Member of the Rural Roads Authority, for a term beginning February 11, 1955 and continuing for a term concurrent with his term as a Member of the State Highway Board of Georgia. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable David S. Price, of the County of Wayne, as a Member of the Rural Roads Authority, for a term beginning February 11, 1955 and ending February 11, 1956. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.
Honorable Walter Williams, of the County of Jones, as a Member of the Rural Roads Authority, for a term beginning February 11, 1955 and ending February 11, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.
Honorable Freeman C. McClure, of the County of Walker, as Judge of the City Court of Walker County, for a term beginning February 25, 1955 and ending February 25, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.
Honorable Allen L. Henson, of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the State Board of Veterans Service, for a term beginning April 1, 1955 and ending April 1, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

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Honorable T. H. Resseau, of the County of Putnam, as a Member of the State Milk Control Board, for a term beginning January 31, 1955 and ending January 31, 1961. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable George East, of the County of Johnson, as a Member of the State Game and Fish Commission. for a term beginning February 14, 1955 and ending January 1, 1960. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Hoyt B. Trimble, of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners, for a term beginning February 14, 1955 and ending September 10, 1957. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Harry Schreibman, of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the Georgia State Board of Examiners in Optometry, for a term beginning February 14, 1955 and ending September 6, 1957. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable L. A. Lee, of the County of Whitfield, as a Member of the Rural Roads Authority, for a term beginning February 11, 1955 and ending February 11, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Luther Dillashaw, of the County of Habersham, as a Member of the State Board of Barber and Hairdresser Examiners, for a term beginning November 9, 1954 and ending November 9, 1957. The confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.
Honorable W. K. Smith, of the County of Bryan, as a Member of the Board of Social Security, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending January 11, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.
Honorable Norman Peacock, of the County of Lamar, as a Member of the Board of Social Security, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending January 11, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.
Honorable Marcus Mashburn, of the County of Forsyth, as a Member of the Board of Social Security, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending January 11, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable J. Nolan Wells, of the County of Camden, as a Member of the Board of Social Security, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending January 11, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.
Honorable Edgar l\1. Lancaster, of the County of Jasper, as a Member of the Board of Social Security, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending January 11, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable James Mann, of the County of Rockdale, as a Member of the Board of Social SP.curity, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending January 11, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Glenn W. Ellard, of the County of Habersham, as a Member of

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the Vocational Trade School Building Authority, for a term beginning January 1, 1955 and ending January 1, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable R. H. Driftmier, of the County of Clarke, as a Member of the University System Building Authority, for a term beginning January 1, 1955 and ending January 1, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable W. C. Chandler, of the County of Chatham, as a Member of the Georgia Commission on Alcoholism, for a term beginning March 16, 1955 and ending March 16, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Miss Virginia Satterfield, of the County of Baldwin, as a Member of the State Board for the Certification of Librarians, for a term beginning January 1, 1955 and ending January 1, 1960. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Harry E. Huff, of the County of Tift, as a Member of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners of Georgia, for a term beginning September 10, 1954 and ending September 10, 1957. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Mack H. Barnes, Sr., of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the State Board of Accountancy, for a term beginning June 30, 1955 and ending June 30, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Charles W. Beasley, of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the State Board of Chiropody Examiners, for a term beginning May 5, 1955 and ending May 5, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable J. C. Bible, Jr., of the County of Richmond, as a Member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, for a term beginning February 24, 1955 and ending February 24, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable DuQuince Davis, of the County of Bibb, as a Member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, for a term beginning February 24, 1955 and ending February 24, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable L. C. Pitts, of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, for a term beginning February 24, 1955 and ending February 24, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Hugh Haley, of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the Workmen's Compensation Medical Board, for a term beginning March 30, 1955 and ending March 30, 1957. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Albert A. Rayle, of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the Workmen's Compensation Medical Board, for a term beginning March 30, 1955 and ending March 30, 1957. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Wallace Adams, of the County of Wheeler, as a Member of the

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Georgia Forest Research Council, for a term beginning January 18, 1954 and ending January 1, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Clarence Campbell, of the County of Franklin, as a Member of the Georgia Waterways Commission, for a term beginning January 18, 1954 and ending January 18, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Leon H. Baughman, of the County of Dougherty, as a Member of the Georgia Waterways Commission, for a term beginning February 3, 1954 and ending January 18, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable T. E. Kennedy, of the County of Turner, as a Member of the Georgia Forest Research Council, for a term beginning January 18, 1954 and ending January 1, 1960. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Cleve Mincy, of the County of Ware, as a Member of the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service, for a term beginning September 10, 1954 and ending February 13, 1957. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable M. M. Moreman, of the County of Troup, as a Member of the Board of Dental Examiners of Georgia, for a term beginning June 24, 1954 and ending August 1, 1955. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Sam H. Morgan, of the County of Chatham, as a Member of the State Forestry Commission, for a term beginning January 1, 1954 and ending January 1, 1961. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Troy G. Morrow, of the County of Schley, as Judge of the City Court of Ellaville, for a term beginning August 21, 1954 and ending August 21, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Henry A. Moses, of the County of Montgomery, as a Member of the State Board of Veterans Service, for a term beginning June 22, 1954 and ending April 1, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable George C. Paulk, Jr., of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the Georgia State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, for a term beginning August 20, 1954 and ending August 20, 1957. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Nelson Shipp, of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the Georgia Advertising Commission, for a term beginning August 18, 1954 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable James W. Woodruff, Sr., of the County of Muscogee, as a Member of the Georgia Waterways Commission, for a term beginning January 18, 1954 and ending January 18, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Paul Miller, of the County of Fulton, as an Assistant Attorney

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General, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Henry Grady Almand, Jr., of the County of DeKalb, as an Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning January 11, 1955 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Alan Kemper, of the County of Clayton, as Director of the Board of Social Security, for a term beginning February 17, 1955 and running concurrently with the term of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Mrs. Lora Cope Johnson, of the County of Chatham, as a Member of the Board of Examiners of Nurses for Georgia, for a term beginning September 23, 1954 and ending September 23, 1957. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Miss Edna Emmaline McKie, of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the Board of Examiners of Nurses for Georgia, for a term beginning September 23, 1954 and ending September 23, 1957. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Herman W. Martin, of the County of DeKalb, as a Member of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, for a term beginning March 27, 1955 and ending March 27, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Paul Weber, of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for a term beginning February 17, 1955 and ending June 1, 1955. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Paul Weber, of the County of Fulton, as a Member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for a term beginning June 1, 1955 and ending June 1, 1960. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Tom Marshall, of the County of Sumter, as a Member of the Judicial Council of Georgia, for a term beginning April 27, 1955 and ending April 27, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable H. C. Derrick, of the County of Walker, as a Member of the Hospital Advisory Committee, for a term beginning March 12, 1955 and ending March 12, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.

Honorable Lloyd Carpenter, of the County of Cobb, as a Member of the Board of Social Security, for a term beginning February 17, 1955 and ending January 11, 1959. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 49, nays 0.
Respectfully yours,
George D. Stewart
Secretary of the Senate.

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The executive session was dissolved and the Senate resumed the regular order of business.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the Senate to wit:

SB 114. By Senator Morrison of the 15th and others:
A biii to amend chapter 26-45 of the code of Georgia of 1933 so as to provide that it shall be a felony for any person confined or imprisoned for the violation of a munipical ordinance or state law to escape or attempt to escape; and for other purposes.

SR 17. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution proposing the development of a state park in Hall County; and for other purposes.

SB 9. By Senator Hollis of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act providing for actions against non-residents operat ing motor vehicles in this state, and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit:

HB 151. By Mr. Groover of Bibb and others:
A biii to regulate certain loans of $2,500.00 or less to be known as the Georgia Industrial Loan Act; and for other purposes.

HB 404. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A biii to amend the act of the General Assembly entitled "Public Safety Department"; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following biils and resolutions of the Senate to-wit:

SR 31. By Senator Shurling of the 21st:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to convey certain property to Johnson County; and for other purposes.

SB 6. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A biii to amend an act relating to fees for licensing of vehicles, and for other purposes.

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SB 56. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law" so as to provide that certain provisions for emergency war-risk rates will be inapplicable; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 61. By Senator Page of the 1st, and others:
A bill to amend an act known as Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act; and for other purposes.

SB 21. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act to establish a City Court in the County of Hall; and for other purposes.

SB 66. By Senator Overby of the 33rd and others:
A bill to provide for the rehabilitation, clearance and redevelopment of slums in cities and towns in the state; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 20. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Voters' Registration Act"; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:

HR 205. By Mr. Duke of Baldwin:
A resolution requesting compensation for the clerk of the Superior Court and the sheriff of Baldwin County for costs due in habeas corpus proceedings in the Superior Court of Baldwin County; and for other purposes.

HR 209. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A resolution thanking Mr. Ed. W. Hiles and the Georgia Savings Loan League for the beautiful flowers on the rostrums of the House and Senate on the opening of the present session; and for other purposes.

HB 104. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend section 36-605 of the code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the entry of notice and award and payment to assessors of costs in condemnation proceedings; and for other purposes.

The Committee on General Judiciary offered the following amendment:

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Amend HB 104 by striking therefrom the words "at least" wherever they appear in said bill before the figures "$10.00";
By adding to the end of section 2 thereof the following words, to wit: "Except as otherwise herein provided."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
HB 99. By Mr. Chambers of Richmond: A bill to amend an act relating to the taxation of banks and banking associations and their branches, and also relating to the taxation of shares of stock of stockholders of banks, etc.; and for other purposes.
Senator Page of the 1st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 99 by adding a new section to be known as section 2A which section 2A shall read as follows: "Section 2-A "This act shall become effective January 1, 1957."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 10.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following resolution of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SR 5. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A resolution to designate that area acquired pursuant to a resolution approved February 18, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Session, p. 131) as the "Chatuge Lake-Mountain Park"; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

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By Mr. Wilson of Towns:
Amend SR 5 by striking from said resolution wherever the same appears, the word "mountain".

Senator Dean of the 40th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 61. By Senators Page of the 1st, Overby of the 33rd and Nee! of the 7th and others:
A bill to amend the act known as the minimum foundation program of education act so as to provide that state contributed foundation program funds shall be allotted to local units bf administration on the basis of current average daily attendance; and for other purposes.

Th.e House amendment was as follows:
By the Committee on Education and Public Schools:
Amend SB 61 by adding the following sentence to the end of the second paragraph of section 1: "And further provided that the state board of education shall at the beginning of the fiscal year 1955-56, and each subsequent year thereafter, set aside from total appropriation for education a portion of said appropriation to meet these adjustments, as authorized under the terms of this section when such funds are available."

Senator Page of the 1st moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion to agree the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

The following bills of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 66. By Senator Overby of the 33rd and others:
A bill to provide for the rehabilitation, clearance and redevelopment of slums in cities and towns in this state in accordance with urban redevelopment plans approved by the governing bodies thereof; to authorize municipalities to establish urban redevelopment agencies; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
By Mr. Smith of Fulton:

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Amend SB 66, subsection (b) of section 7 by inserting the following between the word "improvements" (line 7) and the semi-colon:
provided that neither the municipality itself, nor an urban redevelopment agency or housing authority acting pursuant to an election under Section 15 of this act, shall provide, install, or construct any public utility of the same kind or character as an existing utility operating in the municipality if such existing utility is providing reasonably adequate and proper service, as determined by the Georgia public service commission.

Senator Page of the 1st moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the House amendment thereto:

SB 21. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend "an act to establish a city court in the county of Hall and to provide fo1 the appointment of a judge and solicitor thereof so as to fix the salaries of the judge and solicitor"; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
By Mr. Williams of Hall:
Amend SB 21 by striking section 2 thereof and inserting a new section 2 to read as follows:
"the effective date for the salary increases provided in the act shall be January 1, 1956."

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment:

On the adoption of the amendment the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House substitute thereto:

SB 20. By Senator Dean of the 40th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "voters registration act" so as to provide that a county registrar shall not be eligible to offer as a candidate for any state or county office in any primary, special or general election while holding said position; and for other purposes.

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The House substitute was as follows:
By The Committee on State of the Republic:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act known as the "Voters Registration Act" and shall execute a complete revision of all the laws of this state relating to the subject of registration and qualification of voters, and provided for county registrars, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 1204) as amended by an act approved February 8, 1950 (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 126) and an act approved February 4, 1952 (Ga. Laws 1952, p. 12) so as to provide that a county registrar shall not be eligible to offer as a candidate for any state or county office in any primary, special or general election, while holding said position; to provide that a county registrar must resign as such prior to the time for holding any election in which he desires to offer as a candidate for public office; to provide that the failure to resign as required by this act shall make a county registrar ineligible to hold any public office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA.
Section 1. An act known as the "Voters Registration Act", which executed a complete revision of the laws of this state relating to the registration and qualification of voters and provided for county registiars, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 1204), as amended by an act approved February 8, 1950 (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 126) and an act approved February 4, 1952 (Ga. Laws 1952, p. 12) is hereby amended by adding a new section to be numbered Section GA to read:
"Section 6A. A county registrar shall not be eligible to offer as a candidate for any state, county or national office in any primary, special or general election while holding said position. Any person serving as a county registrar must resign that position sixty (60) days or more prior to the time for holding any election in which such person desires to offer as a candidate for public office, and the failure to resign as required by this section shall make a county registrar ineligible to serve as an elected public official. The provisions of this section shall not apply to special elections called within the next sixty (60) day period."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Senator Dean of the 40th moved that the Senate adopt the House substitute.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.
The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 73. By Senator Lovett of the 16th: A bill to amend an act approved March 31, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p.

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1771), as amended, creating a new charter for the city of Dublin, so as to establish a water, light, and gas commission for the said city; to provide for the election of the members thereof and define their duties; to provide for their compensation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
Amend SB 73 by inserting the words "to provide a referendum" before the clause "to repeal conflicting laws" in the title; and by adding a new section IA to read :
"Section lA. It shall be the duty of the mayor and council of the city of Dublin to issue a call for an election to be held on the second Tuesday in October, 1955, for the purpose of submitting this act to the voters of the city of Dublin for approval or rejection. The date and purpose of the election shall be published three (3) times a week for three (3) weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official gazette of the city of Dublin. Such publication shall fully inform the voters of the contents of this act.
The ballots shall have printed thereon the words:
'For approval of the act amending the city charter of Dublin so as to establish a water, light and gas commission for said city; to provide for the election of the members thereof and to define their duties; and to provide for their compensation.'
'Against approval of the act amending the city charter of Dublin so as to establish a water, light and gas commission for said city; to provide for the election of the members thereof and to define their duties; and to provide for their compensation'.
All persons desiring to vote in favor of the act shall vote for approval, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the act shall vote against approval. If a majority of those persons voting in such election vote for approval of the act, then it shall become of full force and effect. If a majority of those persons voting in such election vote against approval of the act. then it shaH be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by the city of Dublin. It shall be the duty of the mayor and council to hold and conduct such election. It shall be the duty of the mayor and council to canvass the returns and declare and certify the results of the election. It shall be their further duty to certify the results thereof to the secretary of state.''

Senator Lovett of the 16th offered the following amendment to the HousE nendment:
Amend the House amendment to SB 73
By striking the word, "October" and inserting in lieu thereof the word, "May".
And moves to amend said bill further by adding in the title after

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the words, "to provide for their compensation;" the words, "to provide for the disposition of surplus revenue;".
And by adding a new section to said bill to be numbered Section 1 B. to read as follows:
"Section lB. All surplus revenue above the cost of operation, maintenance, extensions, payment on bonds o1 revenue anticipation certificates (including payments into sinking fuds), from the operation of the water, gas or light systems, shall be turned over to the City of Dublin for the payment of any outstanding indebtedness of the City of Dublin and for the operation of the City government. A separate record and account of each utility system shall be maintained and shall show among other things all receipts, purchases and expenditures, as well as the amount of indebtedness, including revenue anticipation certificate liability outstanding on each system.''

On the adoption of the amendment to the House amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Lovett of the 16th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment as amended.
On the motion to agree to the House amendment as amended, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:
SB 9. By Senator Hollis of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act providing for actions against non-residents operating motor vehicles in this state, approved March 30, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, approved Ma1ch 30, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 732) as amended by an act approved March 27, 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 305) by amending section 3 thereof, as amended (Code Ann. Supp., sec. 68-803), relating to jurisdiction and venue, so as to authorize the bringing of joint actions in the county of a resident defendant's residence, and joining therein the non-resident defendant; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
By Mr. Chambers of Richmond:
Amend SB 9 by striking from section 3, line 10 (Ten) the words "AND CRIMINAL".

Senator Hollis of the 24th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 37, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

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The following resolution was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SR 17. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution proposing the development of a state park in Hall County; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
By Messrs. Mashburn of Forsyth, Williams and Gunter of Hall and Gilleland of Dawson:
Amend SR 17 by striking "Hall County" in the first paragraph thereof, and inserting in lieu thereof, "Buford Dam Reservoir Area".
By striking from the second paragraph thereof, "Hall County", and inserting in lieu thereof "the Buford Dam Reservoir Area".
By striking from paragraph four thereof the words "Hall County and".
By striking from paragraph five thereof the words "Hall County", and inserting in lieu thereof, "the Buford Dam Reservoir Area".

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto :

SB 114. By Senators Morrison of the 15th, McBride of the lOth, Blalock of the 36th and others:
A bill to amend chapter 26-45 of the code of Georgia of 1933 as amended so as to provide that it shall be a felony fol' any person confined or imprisoned for the violation of a municipal ordinance or state law to escape or attempt to escape; to provide that it shall be a felony for any person to aid or attempt to aid or assist a prisoner to escape or attempt to escape; and for other purposes.

The amendment was as follows:
By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
Amend SB 114
1. By inserting in the second sentence of the last paragraph of section one after the word "confined" the words "in a public works camp or penitentiary" and by striking from said paragraph the words "municipal ordinance or"
2. By adding at the end of section 2 the following "provided further any person who after conviction shall escape from the chain gang or

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other place of confinement or imprisonment for the violation of any municipal, county or state law and not within the provisions of the first sentence, and shall be thereafter retaken, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor".
3. By inserting in section 2 in the last paragraph after the word "imprisonment" the words "as specified in the first sentence of section 26-4507."
4. Wherever the word "chain gang" appears to insert in lieu thereof the words "public works camp".

Senator Morrison of the 15th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion to agree the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The following resolution of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SR 33. By Senator Neel of the 7th:
A resolution to establish a committee to study proposed revisions of workmen's compensation law; and for other purposes.

The amendment was as follows:
By the Co~mittee on State of the Republic:
Amend SR 33 by striking the word "three" in line eleven and inserting in lieu thereof "two" and by changing the word "thirty" in the last line to "fifteen".

Senator Neel of the 7th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion to agree the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
The following report of a Committee of Conference was read by the secretary:

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Conference Committee, House Bill 234, appointed by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House, met at 5:30 p. m., February 15, 1955. All members were present except Senator Page, who was absent because of illness.

The Committee recommends that the following substitute be adopted instead of either the House or Senate versions of the bill.

AN ACT
To provide for the recording of affidavits showing facts affecting title to land; to provide for the admissibility of such affidavits in evi-

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dence; to provide for the recording of such affidavits and the compensation therefor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes:
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Recorded affidavits shall be notice of the facts therein recited, whether heretofore or hereafter recorded and whether taken at the time of a conveyance of land or not, where such affidavits show the relationship of parties or other persons to conveyances of land, the relationship of any parties to any conveyance with other parties whose names are shown in the chain of title to lands, the ages of any person or persons connected with the chain of title, whether the land embraced in any conveyance, or any part of such land or right therein, has been in the actual possession of any party or parties connected with the chain of title; the payment of debts of an unadministered estate; the fact and/or date of death of any person connected with such title; where such affidavits relate to the identity of parties whose names may be shown differently in chains of title; where such affidavits show the ownership or adve1se possession of lands or that other pe1sons have not owned such lands nor been in possession of same; or where such affidavits state any other fact or circumstance affecting title to land or any right, title, interest in or lien or encumbrance upon land. Any such affidavits may be made by any person whether connected with the chain of title or not.

SECTION 2.
In any litigation over any of the lands referred to and described in any of such affidavits in any court in the state of Georgia or in any proceedings in any such court involving the title to such lands wherein the facts recited in such affidavits may be material, the said affidavits, or certified copies of the record thereof, shall be admissible in evidence and there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the statements in said affidavits are true. The said affidavits or certified copies thereof shall only be admissible as evidence in the event the parties making the affidavits are deceased or are non-residents of the state or their residence unknown to the parties offering the affidavits or such parties ate too old, infirm or sick to attend court.

SECTION 3.
Affidavits referred to in the two preceding sections shall be filed by the clerk of the superior court of the county where the land lies, and shall contain a caption referring to the then owner and to a deed or other recorded instrument in the chain of title of the affected land, and the clerk of the superior court shall record such affidavits and shall enter on the deed or other recorded instrument so referred to the book and page on which such affidavit may be recorded and shall index same in the name of the then purported owner as shown by such caption in both grantor and grantee indexes in deed records as conveyances of lands are recorded and indexed, and he shall receive the same compensation therefor as for recording deeds to lands.

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SECTION 4.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Howell Hollis, Senator 24th /s/ Arthur Bolton, Spalding County Repr. Is/ G. Stuart Watson, Dougherty County Repr. /s/ Jefferson L. Davis, Senator 42nd Is/ Douglas Carlisle, Bibb County Repr.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Conference Committee.
On the motion to adopt the Conference Committee report, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the report was adopted.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

HR 186. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and Campbell of Walker:
A resolution memorializing Congress to enact a new tariff legislation, adequate and effective safeguards be provided to protect home markets for products of our cotton farmers; and for other purposes.

HR 187. By Messrs. Fowler of Douglas and Moate of Hancock:
A resolution commending Major General George G. Finch in being the first air national guard officer to be assigned said high office; and for other purposes.

HR 188. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A resolution proposing compensation to Mr. Darrell Wiggins for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.

HR 209. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A resolution thanking Mr. Ed W. Hiles and the Georgia Savings Loan League for the beautiful flowers on the rostrums of the House and Senate on the opening of the present session; and for other purposes.

SR 52. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution extending an invitation to the Honorable Marvin Griffin, Governor of Georgia, to appear before the Senate on the 18th day of February, 1955, at the convenience of His Excellency; and that a committee be appointed by the president of the Senate to escort the Governor to the Senate chamber.

The president appointed as a committee of escort under the provisions of

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SR 52: Senators McBride of the lOth, Overby of the 33rd, Millican of the 52nd, Dean of the 40th and Garrett of the 53rd.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 214. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act entitled, "the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' sales and use tax act", so as to provide that contractors shall be deemed to be consumers under this act and liable for sales and use tax on all tangible personal property used in fulfilling a contract; and for other purposes.

Senator Garrett of the 53rd moved that the Senate insist on its position in amending HB 214 and a Committee of Conference be appointed:

On the motion, the ayes were 35, nays 0, the motion prevailed and the president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate Senators Millican of the 52nd, Garrett of the 53rd and Steis of the 25th.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 151. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb and Kennedy of Turner:
A bill to regulate certain loans of $2,500.00 or less to be known as the Georgia industrial loan act; to provide for license and define the persons who may operate thereunder; to provide exemptions therefrom; to create the office of Georgia industrial loan commissioner; and for other purposes.

Senator Hollis of the 24th moved that the Senate insist on its position in amending HB 151 and a Committee of Conference be appointed:

On the motion, the ayes were 32, nays 0, the motion prevailed, and the president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate Senators Hollis of the 24th, Paulk of the 25th and Harden of the 27th.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 404. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd, Huddleston of Fayette and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly entitled "public safety department", relating to the drivers license bureau supervisor; and for other purposes.
Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate insist on its position in amending HB 404 and a Committee of Conference be appointed:

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On the motion the ayes were 33, nays 0, the motion prev dent appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of Millican of the 52nd, Ricketson of the 19th and Jones of th

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate do r motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Friday, February 18, 1955.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at nine-thirty o'clock and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain.

By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Steis of the 25th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today.
1. Report of standing committees.
2. Third reading and passage of local bills and resolutions.
3. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the Senate to-wit:

SB 31. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Trade Mark Act of 1952, and for other purposes.

SB 86. By Senators Hollis of the 24th and Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend section 56-207 of the code of Georgia, relating to capital stock required of insurance companies; and for other purposes.

SB 106. By Senator Morrison of the 15th and others:
A bill governing and regulating the use of the public roads and highways of this state; and for other purposes.

SR 8. By Senator Millican of the 52nd: A resolution p1oposing an amendment to the constitution, so as to

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authorize the General Assembly to consider business pending at the adjournment of any regular session at any later regular session; and for other purposes.

SB 52. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to amend chapter 24-21 of the code of Georgia of 1933, relating to ordinary courts and proceedings therein, and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position to the following bill of the House and a committee of conference was appointed.

HB 151. By Mr. Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to regulate certain loans of $2,500.00 or less to be known as the Georgia Industrial Loan Act; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a committee of conference, on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit: Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Sheffield of Brooks and Groover of Bibb.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

SR 37. By Senator Harrison of the 17th:
A resolution ratifying a license granted to the United States of America relative to Magnolia State Park; and for other purposes.

The House recedes from its position and agrees to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 214. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock. Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled "The Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to provide that contractors shall be deemed to be consumers under this act; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit:

HB 366. By Messrs. Hall, Wright and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties, the clerk of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.

HB 117. By Messrs. Murphy of Haralson and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend code Section 27-2705, relating to delinquent probationers; revocation of order of court; and for other purposes.

HB 109. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke: A bill to provide that the right of a widow to a year's support shall be

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defeated by the death or remarriage of said widow prior to the setting apart of such year's support; and for other purposes.

HB 392. By Messrs. Key of Jasper and Veal of Putnam:
A bill to amend an act relative to keeping livestock from running at large or straying; and for other purposes.

HB 235. By Messrs. Watson and Denson of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Albany; and for other purposes.

HB 46. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to consolidate the office of tax collector of Hall County and the office of tax receiver of Hall County into the single office of tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 223. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating a Department of Public Safety, so as to provide that all drivers' licenses issued after the date of approval of this act shall expire ten years from the date; and for other purposes.

HB 215. By Mr. Coxwell of Lee:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to provide as compensation for the treasurer of Lee County a salary of $700.00 per year; and for other purposes.

HB 64. By Messrs. Bentley of Cobb and others:
A bill to amend chapter 34-33 of the code of Georgia relative to absentee voting; and for other purposes.

HB 146. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton: A bill to amend the Intangible Property Tax Act; and for other purposes.

HB 494. By Messrs. Hayes and Tanner of Coffee:
A bill to incorporate the City of Ambrose in Coffee County; and for other purposes.

HB 99. By Mr. Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to the taxation of banks and banking associations and their branches; and for other purposes.

HB 140. By Mr. Lavender of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act relating to the definition of optometry and the unlawful practice of optometry; and for other purposes.

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HB 439. By Messrs. Duncan and Perkins of Carroll:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to consolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector in the County of Carroll"; and for other purposes.

HB 184. By Messrs. Mincy of Ware and Harrison of Wayne:
A bill to regulate the sale of funeral merchandise and funeral services upon a "prepayment plan"; and for other purposes.

HB 344. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act authorizing the board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions"; and for other purposes.

HB 47. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A bill to provide for a referendum by which a majority of the qualified voters of Hall County voting in said referendum can place the sheriff and other officers on a salary system; and for other pmposes.

HB 475. By Mr. Russell of Barrow:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Barrow County; and for other purposes.

HB 498. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to codify all former acts of the General Assembly relating to and dealing with the municipal court of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

HB 349. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Morrow in the County of Clayton; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position to the following bill of the House and a committee of conference was appointed.

HB 404. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to amend that act of the General Assembly entitled "Public Safety Department"; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a committee of conference, on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit: Messrs. Drinkard of Lincoln, Odom of Camden and Groover of Bibb.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:

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HR 132. By Mr. Jackson of Jones:
A resolution to provide for appointment of a committee of the General Assembly to make a study of Georgia laws regarding commitment and release of persons in the Milledgeville State Hospital; and for other purposes.

HR 213. By Mr. Boggus of Ben Hill:
A resolution to have judges inform all prisoners at the time of sentencing such prisoner that to escape or attempt to escape shall be a felony; and for other purposes.

Mr. Dews of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 510. Do Pass. HB 556. Do Pass. HB 515. Do Pass. HB 572. Do Pass. HB 541. Do Pass. HB 472. Do Pass. HB 514. Do Pass. HB 575. Do Pass, as amended. HR 112-369f. Do Pass. HB 455. Do Pass, as amended. HB 454. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Dews of 9th District, Chairman.

Mr. McBride of the lOth District, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Temperance has had under consideration the following

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bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 551. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, McBride of lOth District, Chairman.

Mr. Hollis of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 331. Do Pass, as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Hollis of 24th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Reynolds of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Conservation, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Conservation has had under consideration the following resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HR 161. Do Pass. HR 169. Do Pass. HR 171. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Reynolds of 8th District, Chairman.

Mr. Turner of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 13. Do Pass.
HB 17. Do Pass, as amended.

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HB 348. Do Pass, as amended. HB 550. Do Pass, as amended.

Respectfully submitted, Turner of 34th District, Chairman.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 151. By Mr. Groover of Bibb and others:

A bill to regulate certain loans of $2,500.00 or less to be known as the Georgia Industrial Loan Act; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:
The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate to-wit:
SB 110. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position to the following bill of the House and a Committee of Conference was appointed.

HB 455. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale:
A bill to place the sheriff, the ordinary and the clerk of the Superior Court of Rockdale County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a Committee of Conference, on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit: Messrs. Walker of Rockdale, MeWhorter of DeKalb and M. Smith of Fulton.

The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 60. By Senators Florence of 39th and others:
A bill to completely and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission; and for other purposes.

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The House has adopted the conference committee report on the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 234. By Messrs. Watson of Dougherty, Gunter of Hall and others:
A bill to provide for the recording of affidavits showing facts affecting title to land; to provide for the admissibility of such affidavits in evidence; and for other purposes.

The following uncontested local bills and resolutions were read the third time and put upon their passage:

HB 17. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; to provide that the mayor and board of aldermen shall have full power and authority and they may provide by ordinance for the assessment, levy and collection of an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property. etc.; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 17 by striking section 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 4. The tax herein authorized may be assessed, levied and collected for the year 1955 and annually thereafter; however, for the year 1955 the amount to be levied for the purpose of raising revenue for the support and maintenance of education and other school purposes shall not be increased in excess of 1% Mills over the 1ate specified in Section 2 of this Act, and then only on request by the Board of Education of the City of Atlanta by properly approved resolution to the Mayor and Gene1al Counsel.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 227. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend the act incorporating the City of Dublin; by providing for the use of revenues derived from the cities water system for the purpose of retiring outstanding bonds; and for other purposes.

Senator Lovett of the 16th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 227 by:

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Inserting the words "or the Water, Light and Gas Commission" after the words "Mayor and Council" in line 19 of the title.
And by inserting the words "or any Water, Light and Gas Commission or Board now or hereafter created" after the words "Mayor and Board of Aldermen" in line 1 of Section 3.
And by inserting a new section to read:
"Section 3A. All surplus revenue above the cost of operation, maintenance, extensions, payment on bonds or revenue anticipation certificates (including payments into sinking funds), from the operation of the water, gas or light systems, shall be turned over to the City of Dublin for the payment of any outstanding indebtedness of the City of Dublin and for the operation of the City government. A separate record and account of each utility system shall be maintained and shall show among other things all receipts, purchases and expenditures, as well as the amount of indebtedness, including revenue anticipation liability outstanding on each system."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 13. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; to provide that the mayor and board of aldermen may classify businesses, trades and professions; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 13 by striking Sections 2, 3 and 4 and adding thereto the following sections:
SECTION 2. The proviSions of the charter relating to classification of businesses for taxation, codified as part of Section 25.90, Code, City of Atlanta, 1953, as follows: "provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to authorize the levy of a tax upon any profession not taxable under the general tax act", is hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. There is hereby created in the Department of Planning Engineer the position of Deputy Planning Engineer, whose salary shall be $7,500.00 per year, subject to increase or decrease by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen after the elapse of six months from the date of the approval of this act. The Deputy Planning Engineer shall assist the Planning Engineer in his duties and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Planning Engineer or by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Said Deputy Planning Engineer shall be appointed

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by the Planning Engineer and shall come from among the existing employees of said Department of Planning Engineer. He shall serve during efficient service and good behavior as provided in the Civil Service Laws of the City.
Section 4. In addition to the group life insurance provided for by the Charter, as amended, the mayor and board of aldermen are authorized to contract for additional group life insurance not to exceed one thousand dollars on the lives of each officer or employee of the city in such groups and in such classifications of amounts of insurance as it deems proper, provided that the payment by the officer or employee shall not exceed seventy cents per thousand per month. The balance of the cost required to pay for such group insurance shall be paid by the City of Atlanta except as to those employed by the board of education which shall be paid by the board of education from appropriations made to that department. No officer or employee shall he compelled to take such additional insurance but if he voluntarily elects to do so the comptroller shall he authorized to deduct the contributions of such officer or employee from the salary or wages of the officer or employee so insured if be is an employee of the city and the board of education is authorized to deduct the contributions of their employees.
SECTION 5. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen shall have full power and authority to sell, exchange, alien or otherwise dispose of surplus water works property consisting of about one acre of land in Land Lot 150 of the 17th District of Fulton County, Georgia, bounded on the north by Huff Road, N. W., on the east by United Butchers Abbatoir, Inc., on the south by the Southern Railroad, and on the west by the United Butchers Abbatoir, Inc., and Speneer-Adarns Paint Company.
SECTION 6. The City of Atlanta, as a body politic, shall have the full power and authority to acquire, by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, any real property or any interest therein, within or without the corporate limits of aid city, which it may deem necessary for any corporate purpose.
SECTION '7. The Chief Deputy in the Office of Municipal Revenue Collector assigned to that position by the Municipal Revenue Collector, under authority of Section 3 of the Act approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. Laws 1952, pp. 2678, 2671), shall be the chief administrative officer for the Department of Municipal Revenue Collector. His salary is fixed at $6,000.00 per annum, which may he increased or decreased by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen after the expiration of six months from the date of the approval of this Act.
SECTION i. Salaries of officials named below shall he increased in an amount equal to 5'k of the respective basic salaries heretofore fixed by this Chapter, as amended, said increase to he effective January 1, 191ili, and subject to increase or decrease, as provided in the Charter, as amended:
City Attorney: Comptroller, Chief of Construction; Chief of Police; Chief of Fire Department; General Manager of Water Works; Sanitary Engineer; First Assistant Sanitary Engineer; Chief Plumbing Inspector; Director of Personnel; Airport Manager; Director of Public Library; Planning Engineer; City Traffic Engineer; Municipal Revenue Collector; Superintendent of Elec-

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trical Affairs; Clerk of Boa1d of Aldermen; General Manager of Parks; Purchasing Agent; Garage Superintendent; Prison Superintendent; Manager of City Auditorium; Building Superintendent; Inspector of Buildings; Judges of Municipal Court of Atlanta; Chief Associate Judge of Municipal Court of Atlanta; Associate Judges-Probation Officers, Municipal Court of Atlanta; Superintendents of Police Department; Captains of Police Dpeartment.
SECTION 9. Basic salaries of officials named below shall be the amount opposite the respective names:
Executive Secretary in the Office of Mayor....$7200.00
Deputy Municipal Revenue Collector (formerly Tax Collector) ________________________ 6900.00
SECTION 10. The basic salary of the Land Agent is increased $1,000.00 per annum, to be effective January 1, 1955, subject to increase and decrease as provided in the Charter, as amended.
SECTION 11. Upon organization of the Traffic Court the salaries of the Judges and Associate Judges of the Municipal Court shall not be less than the salaries fixed by law for the similar positions in the Traffic Court.
SECTION 12. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 168. By Messrs. McWhorter, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the employment of an expert accountant to examine county affairs in counties having a population of not less than 120,000 and not more than 145,000; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 348. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of

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Atlanta; to provide that the mayor and board of aldermen shall provide by ordinance for the assessment and collection of an annual ad valorem tax at the millage rate recommended by the board of education; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 348, section 2, by striking the date 1956 and inserting in lieu thereof 1957.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 390. By Messrs. Foster and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to create the Clayton County water authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, and thereafter operate and maintain projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals, private concerns, governmental agencies and municipalities; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 426. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties in Georgia having a population of not less than 100,000 inhabitants and not more than 110,000 inhabitants, the clerk of the superior court and other officers; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 438. By Messrs. H. Smith, l\L Smith and Lokey of Fulton: A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide in Fulton County

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a system for pensions and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the board of education"; and for other purposes.
Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 438 by striking Section II in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof new Section II as follows:
SECTION II. Pension payments due to former officers and employees under this Act or any prior Act of the General Assembly who have heretofore retired as a matter of right after 25 years of service and who may so retire before the effective date of this Act, and have been awarded pensions under the terms of this Act, shall be increased in the following amounts, and subject to the limitations hereinafter set forth. All such persons shall have their future pension payments made on the basis of one-half pay but not to exceed $100.00 per month, plus $5.00 per month for each full year's active service in excess of 25 years but not in excess of 35 years, provided that no such person, as a result of this amendment, shall draw more than $150.00 per month in pensions, which limitations shall include any pension received from the Georgia State Teachers' retirement fund. This section shall be effective April 1, 1955. Where benefits heretofore granted are payable out of the funds in the hands of the Board of Trustees provided herein, the same benefits shall continue to be paid out of the same funds but increased benefits provided in this amendment shall be paid out of the county treasury from funds received from sources other than taxation. Where benefits are payable directly from the treasury of the county, the increased benefits shall also be paid out of the treasury of the county.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 454. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues of Rockdale County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 472. By Messrs. Palmer and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide for a county board of commissioners for the County of Mitchell and to provide and define the powers and duties thereof; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passag-e of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 484. By Messrs. Kelley and Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to authorize the board of county commissioners of Gwinnett County to establish restricted zones and districts; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passag-e of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 455. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale:
A bill to place the sheriff, the ordinary and the clerk of the superior court of Rockdale County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Counties and County Matters offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 455 by striking from the title of said bill the words "provide an effective date" and in lieu thereof inserting the following: "to provide a referendum".
And by striking section 10 and in lieu thereof inserting the following:
"Section 10. Not less than fifteen (15) nor more than thirty (30) days after date of the approval of this act by the Governor, or after it otherwise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Roads and Revenue of Rockdale County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting this act to the voters of Rockdale County for approval of rejection. The date of the election shall be set for a day not less than twenty (20) nor more than thirty (30) days after the date of the issuance of the call. The date and the purpose of the election shall be published once a week for two (2) weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Rockdale County. The ballots shall have printed thereon the words:
"For approval of the act to place the Sheriff, the Ordinary and

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the Clerk of the Superior Court of Rockdale County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis."
"Against approval of the act to place the Sheriff, the Ordinary and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Rockdale County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of the act shall vote for approval, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the act shall vote against approval. If a majority of those persons voting in such election vote for approval of the act, then it shall become of full force and effect. If a majority of those persons voting in such election vote against approval of the act, then it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by Rockdale County. It shall be the duty of the County Commissioner of Roads and Revenue of Rockdale County to hold and conduct such election. It shall be the duty of the County Commissioner of Roads and Revenue of Rockdale County to hold and conduct such election. It shall be the duty of the County Commissioner of Roads and Revenue to canvass the returns and declare and certify the results of the election. It shall be his further duty to certify the results thereof to the Secretary of State.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 488. By Mr. Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act to create a board of county commissioners for Gwinnett County; and for othel" pUIposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 489. By Mr. Kilgore of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act to establish the city court of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 508. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to delegate to the county board of commissioners for the County of Bibb, legislative powers over matters primarily of local concern; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 510. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to require the Board of Education and the school superintendent of Henry county to publish a monthly financial statement of receipts and disbursements and the annual itemized report of the examination by the state department of audits of the Henry County board of education; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 511. By Mr. M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide that in Fulton County the ordinary, sheriff, clerk of the superior court, tax receiver, tax collector and county treasurer may appoint a chief deputy, etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 514. By Mr. Hendrick of Long:
A bill to provide for the election of county commissioners from each district in the County of Long; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 515. By Mr. Flynt of Taliaferro:
A bill to provide that in all counties of this state having a population of more than 4,500 and less than 4,525, the chairman of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues may pay debts of the county out of any funds available; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 523. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Hapeville; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 524. By Mr. King of Pike: A bill to fix the salary of the clerk of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Pike County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 525. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Dudley, so as to increase the authorized rate of taxation from ten to fifteen mills; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 526. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens:
A bill to amend the charter of the Town of East Dublin; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 527. By Messrs. Willingham of Cobb, Reed and Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain counties may fix license fees, charge for inspections, require permits and to set up a code, and providing rules and regulations for the installation of plumbing in said counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 536. By Mr. Love of Catoosa:
A bill to amend an act to create the office of tax commissioner of Catoosa County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 538. By Mr. Love of Catoosa:
A bill to amend an act to create the office of commissioner of roads and revenue for Catoosa County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 541. By Mr. Lanier of Candler:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide for the creation of a board of road and revenue commissioners in and for the county of Candler; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 544. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to create the East Point parking authority which shall have perpetual succession as a public corporation and political subdivision of the state; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 547. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a board of county commissioners for Brooks County"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 550. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to authorize the city commissioners of the city of Griffin to close and vacate that portion of North First Street extending northerly from the north property line of East Broad Streets through the freight yards of the Central of Georgia Railway Company to the south property line of East Broadway Street; and for other purposes.

Senator Harper of the 26th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 550 by adding in the title, before the words "to repeal conflicting laws;", the words "to provide an effective date;", and
By adding a new section to be known as section 3A to read as follows:

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"Section 3A. This act shall become effective on March 1, 1956."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 552. By Messrs. Hall, Wright and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to abolish the offices of tax receiver and tax collector, and to create in lieu of the same the county tax commissioner of Floyd County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 556. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond :
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide for the continued existence of the public school system of the County of Richmond, etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 558. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 559. By Messrs. Coker and Campbell of Walker:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Chickamauga; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 560. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A bill to amend an act creating the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Walton County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 561. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 562. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta relating to the establishment of a pension plan for employees of the fire department and police department of the city council of Augusta; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 563. By Messrs. McKenna, Groover and Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 564. By Messrs. McKenna, Carlisle and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 568. By Mr. Martin of Banks:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Banks County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
liB 571. By Mr. Coker of Cherokee: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Canton; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 572. By Mr. Coker of Cherokee: A bill to create the Cherokee County water authority and to authorize

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such authority to acquire, construct, operate and maintain self-liquidating projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which is favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 25. By Messrs. Cates and Mobley of Burke:
A resolution to compensate Parker-White Motor Company for damages to their automobile when hit by a vehicle owned by the state department of corrections and driven by a prisoner at the Georgia state prison at Reidsville; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Clary Coffin Dean Dews Florence Garrett Harden Harrison Hollis Jones, 38th Jones, 18th

Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Mann McBride Millican Morrison Neel Overby Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Richardson

Ricketson Roop Seagraves Shurling Steis Strickland Toms Turner Ursrey Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 39. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A resolution to compensate Oliver B. Humphrey for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.

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Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 39 by adding in the title of said resolution after the word "automobile" and before the phrase "and for other purposes" the phrase "and to compensate C. B. Price for personal injuries occasioned to him in the course of his employment."
By adding a new section at the end of said resolution to be appropriately numbered providing as follows:
"WHEREAS, C. B. Price of Jesup, Georgia, was on April 28, 1954, employed by the Georgia Forestry Commission as a towerman at the Wayne County Forestry Unit, and
WHEREAS, on said date, Mr. Price, while pursuing the duties of his employment with the Commission, suffered a severe fall, resulting in the breaking of three ribs, possible injuries to the lung, chipping of the left elbow, and other broken bones and injuries, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Price has been unable to work since said time, and will be permanently disabled unless an operation as prescribed by his physician is performed, and
WHEREAS, said operation would save the State of Georgia several thousand dollars in permanent disability benefits under Workmen's Compensation, and
WHEREAS, the surgeon's fees and hospital expenses for said operation has been estimated at four hundred twenty-five ($425.00) dollars,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA, that the Georgia Forestry be directed to pay to the surgeon and hospital, all fees and bills incident to said operation, not to exceed a combined amount of five-hundred ($500.00) dollars in satisfaction of all claims therefor, said sum to be paid from funds available to the Commission upon presentation of a bill therefor in due form."

The amendment was adopted:

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to as amended.

The resolution, involving an appropriation, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Clary Coffin Dean Dews Florence

Garrett Harden Harrison Hollis Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd Kelly

Lambert Mann McBride Millican Morrison Neel Overby Parker

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Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Richardson Ricketson Roop

Seagraves Shurling Steis Strickland Toms Turner

Ursrey Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 52. By Messrs. Gunter and Williams of Hall:
A resolution to compensate Mr. Paul Fouts for damages caused by state highway department maintenance crew; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Clary Coffin Dean Dews Florence Garrett Harden Harrison Hollis Jones, 38th Jones, 18th

Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Mann McBride Millican Morrison Neel Overby Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Richardson

Ricketson Roop Seagraves Shurling Steis Strickland Toms Turner Ursrey Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 60. By Mr. Musgrove of Clinch: A resolution compensating Maitland Smith; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Clary Coffin Dean Dews Florence Garrett Harden Harrison Hollis Jones, 38th Jones, 18th

Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Mann McBride Millican Morrison Nee! Overby Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Richardson

Ricketson Roop Seagraves Shurling Steis Strickland Toms Turner Ursrey Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 73. By Mr. Truelove of White:
A resolution to provide for payment to Orner E. Craven, the sum of $50 for damages to his 1951 model Ford pickup truck; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution was agreed to.

The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Clary Coffin Dean Dews Florence Garrett Harden

Harrison Hollis Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Mann McBride Millican

Morrison Nee! Overby Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Richardson Ricketson Roop

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Seagraves Shurling Steis Strickland

Toms Turner Ursrey Warnell

Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 76. By Mr. Smith or Emanuel:
A resolution to compensate F. L. Spiven for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call ~as ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Clary Coffin Dean Dews Florence Garrett Harden Harrison Hollis Jones, 38th Jones, 18th

Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Mann McBride Millican Morrison Neel Overby Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Richardson

Ricketson Roop Seagraves Shurling Steis Strickland Toms Turner Ursrey Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins
Wood

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 81. By Mr. Bloodworth of Houston:
A resolution to compensate Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harold Hill, for injuries and damage to automobile; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Clary Coffin Dean Dews Florence Garrett Harden Harrison Hollis Jones, 38th Jones, 18th

Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Mann McBride Millican Morrison Neel Overby Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Richardson

Ricketson Roop Seagraves Shurling Steis Strickland Toms Turner Ursrey Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 87. By Mr. Mincy of Ware:
A resolution authorizing payment of salary to Trooper Dessie Griffin of the state patrol; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows :

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Clary Coffin Dean Dews Florence Garrett Harden

Harrison Hollis Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Mann McBride Millican

Morrison
Neel Overby Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Richardson
Ricketson Roop

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Seagraves Shurling Steis Strickland

Toms Turner Ursrey Warnell

Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 88. By Mr. Cloud of Decatur:
A resolution authorizing compensation to George D. Whittaker; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Clary Coffin Dean Dews Florence Garrett Harden Harrison Hollis Jones, 38th Jones, 18th

Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Mann McBride Millican Morrison Nee! Overby Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Richardson

Ricketson Roop Seagraves Shurling Steis Strickland Toms Turner Ursrey Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 42, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 111. By Mr. Kennedy of Turner: A resolution to compensate J. C. Nolan for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Clary Coffin Dean Dews Florence Garrett Harden Harrison Hollis Jones, 38th Jones, 18th

Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Mann McBride Millican Morrison Neel Overby Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Richardson

Ricketson Roop Seagraves Shurling Steis Strickland Toms Turner Ursrey Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 114. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A resolution to compensate T. F. Price and Mrs. Price, Smyrna, Georgia for injuries and property damage they received in an accident with a state highway patrol vehicle; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Clary Coffin Dean Dews Florence Garrett Harden Harrison Hollis Jones, 38th Jones, 18th

Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Mann McBride Millican Morrison Neel Overby Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Richardson

Ricketson Roop
Seagraves Shurling
Steis Strickland Toms Turner Ursrey Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins
Wood

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By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 118. By Mr. Short of Colquitt:
A resolution proposing compensation to Mr. Darrell Wiggins for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Chance Clary Coffin Dean Dews Florence Garrett Harden Harrison Hollis Jones, 38th Jones, 18th

Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Mann McBride Millican Morrison Neel Overby Parker Paulk Ponsell Raulerson Richardson

Ricketson Roop Seagraves Shurling Steis Strickland Toms Turner Ursrey Warnell Waters Wetherington Wilkins Wood

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 569. By Mr. Ivey of Newton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to repeal an act so as to provide a board of directors for Newton County; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows: By Mr. Ivey of Newton:

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Amend HB 569 by inserting the words, "to provide an effective date" before the clause, "to repeal conflicting laws" in the title.
And by inserting a new section to read:
"Section 1A. The provisions of this act shall be effective as to any salary paid after January 1, 1954."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 570. By Mr. Ivey of Newton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to fix the salary of the treasurer of Newton County; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows: By Mr. Ivey of Newton:
Amend HB 570 by inserting the words, "to provide an effective date" before the clause, "to repeal conflicting laws" in the title of said bill.
And by inserting a new section to read:
"Section 1A. The provisions of this act shall be effective as to any salary paid after January 1, 1954."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

HR 183. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A resolution to establish a commission on public education for the City of Atlanta and Fulton county; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 183 by striking the figures $5,000.00 in section 5, line 4, and inserting in lieu the figures $10,000.00.
Amend section 6, line 2 by striking same in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "February 15, 1956."

On the adoption of the amendments the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendments were adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 575. By Mr. Truelove of White:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a board of county commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of White; and for other purposes.

Senator Housley of the 32nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 575 as follows:
By striking the figures $600.00 in section 1 and inserting in lieu the figures $700.00; and by striking the figures $800.00 in section 2 and inserting in lieu the figures $900.00."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 574. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to repeal the provision for the taxation of corporations within the city of Commerce; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 576. By Mr. Parker of Appling:
A bill to prohibit the hunting of deer with dogs in the County of Appling; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 577. By Messrs. Hall, Scoggin and Wright of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to create a new charter and municipal government for the City of Rome; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 112. By Mr. Flynt of Taliaferro:
A resolution ratifying an easement granted by the state of Georgia to the board of education of Taliaferro County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 127. By Mr. Baughman of Early:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain books to the clerk of the superior court of Early County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 144. By Messrs. Chambers, Holley and Sanders of Richmond:
A resolution proposing acceptance of a State Historical Site in Richmond County the premises known as "The White House of Augusta"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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HR 172. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson:
A resolution to furnish law books to the superior court of Johnson County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 177. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A resolution to authorize the Governor acting on behalf of the state to convey certain property to the City of Brunswick; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 182. By Mr. Russell of Barrow:
A resolution authorizing and directing the state librarian to furnish certain books to the county commissioners of Barrow County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following general bills and resolutions were read the third time and put upon their passage:

HB 412. By Mr. Reed of Cobb:
A bill to provide for the disposition of notices of claims against deposits of insurance companies filed with the state treasurer; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 465. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb, Twitty of Mitchell and Drinkard of Lincoln :
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to levy a tax on sales and use of cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, cheroots and stogies; to provide for the collection of the same; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Finance offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 465 by striking paragraph A of section 4 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a paragraph A of Section 4 to read as follows:
Section 4. (a) Except as otherwise provided herein, the tax imposed by this act shall be paid through the use of stamps. The commissioner shall secure stamps of such design, materials and denominations as he deems appropriate to protect the revenue, and shall sell such stamps to licensed dealers and distributors at a discount of 5%. The commissioner shall prescribe by regulation the method and manner in which stamps are to be affixed to containers of cigars and cigarettes. No distributor or dealer shall sell to or exchange with another distributor or dealer any stamps issued under the authority of this Act. The Commissioner shall redeem at cost price any stamps presented for redemption by a licensed distributor or dealer.
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 20, nays 11, and the amendment was adopted.

The Committee on Finance offered the following amendment: Amend HB 465 by striking in their entirety paragraphs "H" and "I" of section 5.
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 7, and the amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 4.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 70. By Messrs. Henderson of Atkinson and Deen of Bacon:
A bill to amend an act relating to motor vehicle license tags, so as to provide that each such license tag shall bear a prefix showing the relative population of the county wherein the owner of such vehicle resides; and for other purposes.

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Senator Millican of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 70, section 1, line 5, by striking the word "may" and insert the word "shall".

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 112. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarlte:
A bill to provide that the right of a minor to a year's support shall be defeated by the marriage or death, or arrival of age of said minor prior to the setting apart of such year's support; and for other purposes.

Senator Shurling of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 112 by striking the words "or by marriage" from section 1.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 490. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to provide for a period of residence of twelve months prior to taking the examination for admission to the bar of the supreme court; and for other purposes.

The Committee on General Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 490 by striking from the caption the words "the bar of the Supreme Court of Georgia'' and substituting the words "the bar of Georgia, upon presenting a certain certificate".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

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The Committee on General Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 490 by striking from section 2 the following "then this act shall not apply to such applicant" and substituting the following: "then the applicant shall not be permitted to take the examination."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the Senate to-wit:
SB 107. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act of Georgia laws of 1952, page 457, pertaining to examination and registration of architects; and for other purposes.
HB 375. By Messrs. Blalock of Clayton, Scoggin of Floyd, Lokey of Fulton, Groover of Bibb and Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to express and effectuate the original intent of the General Assembly in enacting the intangible tax act; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 120. By Messrs. Denson and Watson of Dougherty and Cocke of Terrell:
A resolution proposing the conveyence by the Governor of part of the Georgia wildlife experiment station situated in Dougherty and Terrell counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House amendments thereto:

SB 107. By Senator Page of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act of Georgia laws of 1952, page 457, pertaining to examination and registration of architects; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
By Mr. Key of Jasper:
Amend SB 107, section 2, sub paragraph 2 by striking the word "ten" and substituting the word "seven".

Senator Page of the 1st moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion to agree the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 404. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd, Huddleston of Fayette and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly entitled "public safety department", relating to the drivers' license bureau supervisor; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate recede from its position in amending HB 404.

On the motion, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

HB 7. By Messrs. Mincy of Ware, Harrison of Wayne, Willingham of Cobb, Harrell of Grady and Foster of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the state of Georgia to make grants to assist in the construction of public hospitals and public health centers, so as to increase the coverage of said act; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 460. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act creating the department of revenue, so as to provide that the state revenue commissioner shall be ineligible for certain elective offices; to provide for an exception; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 461. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb and Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act relating to the establishment of the office of supervisor of purchases, so as to provide that the supervisor shall be ineligible for certain elective offices; to provide for an exception; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 462. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb, Willingham of Cobb and Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act to create the state highway board, so as to provide that all the members of the state highway board shall be ineligible for certain elective offices; to provide for an exception; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 463. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb, and Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act creating the state department of veterans service so as to provide for a quorum; to provide for service by the director; to provide that the director shall be ineligible for certain elective offices; to provide for an exception; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 281. By Messrs. Nightingale of Glynn, Wright of Floyd, Bentley of Cobb and Scoggin of Floyd :
A bill to amend an act relating to discovery at law, by adding to said section a provision providing that discovery at law may be had from defendants in fi. fa. as to the property from which executions may be satisfied; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 160. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution authorizing the coverage of property and liability insurance of the automobile furnished the Governor for his official use by the state and to pay the premium therefor; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 37, nays 1.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the Senate amendments to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 465. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb, Twitty of Mitchell and others:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to repeal part 3, cigars and cigarettes in its entirety; and for other purposes.
HB 352. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Mashburn of Forsyth:
A bill to amend an act relating to the licensing of aliens to practice medicine or pharmacy in this state; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:
HB 465. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb, Twitty of Mitchell and Drinkard of Lincoln:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to levy a tax on sales and use of cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, cheroots and stogies; to provide for the collection of the same; and for other purposes.

Senator Hollis of the 24th moved that the Senate insist on its position in amending HB 465, and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

On the motion, the ayes were 40, nays 0. The motion prevailed and the president appointed as a Committee of Conference: Senators Overby of the 33rd, Garrett of the 53rd and Clary of the 29th.

HB 171. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Short of Colquitt:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to promote temperance and prosperity for Georgia people; to foster and encourage the growing of grapes, fruits and berries on Georgia farms; to legalize the making of light domestic wines; to exempt from all taxation wines made from crops of grapes, fruits or berries, whether wild or cultivated by producers in Georgia; and for other purposes.

Senator Lovett of the 16th moved that HB 171 be indefinitely postponed.

On the motion, the ayes were 29, nays 4, and the motion prevailed.

HB 418. By Mr. Freeman of Monroe:
A bill to provide revenue and source of revenue for the purpose of paying pensions to the firemen of the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Senator Harper of the 26th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 418 by adding after the word "lightning" and before the word "and", in section 6, the following: "extended coverage, inland marine and allied lines."
By striking from the last sentence of section 6 the words "fire, lightning and windstorm" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "the aforesaid types of."

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On the adoption of the amendment the ayes were 41, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 455. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale:
A bill to place the sheriff, the ordinary and the clerk of the Superior Court of Rockdale County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position to the following bill of the House and a Committee of Conference was appointed:

HB 465. By Mr. Moate of Hancock and others:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to repeal part 3, cigars and cigarettes in its entirety"; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a Committee of Conference, on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit: Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Groover of Bibb and Birdsong of Troup.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 217. By Mr. Nightingale of Glynn:
A resolution authorizing a study to be made relative to home rule; and for other purposes.

HB 145. By Messrs. Ray of Warren, Garrard of Wilkes, Jones of Lumpkin, Groover of Bibb and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill entitled "Structural Pest Control Act", so as to define words and terms used herein; to create a "structural pest control commission"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 326. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding and Floyd of Chattooga:
A bill to regulate the registration of motor vehicles, so as to strike from said act the requirement of including the amount of liens against motor vehicles and the name and address of lien holders; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

HR 38. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A resolution to officially designate the names for two bridges on State Highway route 102, as the "Bolden S. Cobb Bridges."

Senator Jones of the 18th offered the following substitute:
To officially designate the name for a bridge on state highway route 102 between Mitchell, Glascock County, Georgia, and Warthen, Washington County, Georgia, as the "Bolden S. Cobb Bridge"; that
WHEREAS, Mr. Bolden S. Cobb was instrumental in obtaining all the steel and building materials for the construction of the bridge hereinafter described; and that
WHEREAS, Mr. Bolden S. Cobb did unselfishly devote many hours of his time, and did expend considerable sums of his own funds to obtain the necessary permit from the Federal officials for the purpose of having erected the said bridge; and that
WHEREAS, with the steel and materials obtained by Mr. Bolden S. Cobb, the state highway department of Georgia did build the bridge on state highway route 102, in Washington County, Georgia,
IT IS, THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring that the bridge crossing Suzan Cobb lake on state highway Route 102 in Washington County, Georgia, is hereby designated and named the "Bolden S. Cobb Bridge" and the state highway department officials and other state agencies are directed that on all maps and publications the said bridge shall be referred to and designated as the "Bolden S. Cobb Bridge" and the state highway officials are directed to have placed on or near the said bridge an appropriate sign indicating to the public the name hereby designated.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to by substitute.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

HR 169. By Mr. Brooks of Sheffield:
A resolution proposing the development of a state park in Brooks County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the 1esolution, was ag1eed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 459. By Messrs. Weems and Floyd of Chattooga and Campbell and Coker of Walker:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to prescribe uniform regulations for the distribution, sale and use of liquefied petroleum gases; to designate the insurance commissioner as the enforcing officer; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 350. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act creating the state office building authority, relating to property owned by the state of Georgia and known as the confederate soldiers' home property; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

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HB 455. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale:
A bill to place the sheriff, the ordinary and the clerk of the superior court of Rockdale County on a salary basis in Eeu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

Senator Turner of the 34th moved that the Senate insist on its position in amending HB 455 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

The motion prevailed and the president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate: Senators Ponsell of the 5th, Turner of the 34th and Lambert of the 28th.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee report:

HB 465. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and others:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "an act to repeal an act entitled "an act to levy a tax on sales and use of cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, cheroots and stogies; to provide for the collection of the same; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that in view of the failure of the conference committee to agree that the Senate insist on its position and that another Committee of Conference be appointed.

On the motion, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the president appointed as another Committee of Conference on HB 465: Senators Overby of the 33rd, Roop of the 37th and Page of the 1st.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House amendments thereto:

SB 60. By Senators Florence of the 39th, Harrison of the 17th and Jones of the 38th:
A bill to completely and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate the laws relating to the state game and fish commission; to provide for a state game and fish commission; and for other purposes.

The amendments were as follows:
By The Committee on Game and Fish:
Amend SB 60, the comprehensive compilation of game and fish laws, as follows:
1. By striking therefrom Section 7, relating to compensation of the Commission and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 7. Immediately after appointment, taking the oath of office and qualification, the members of the Commission shall

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meet at any convenient and designated place within the State of Georgia and elect a chairman, and thereafter the Commission shall elect a chairman annually. The members of the Commission, including the chairman, shall each receive $20.00 for each day of actual attendance of meetings of the Commission at such designated places, and actual cost of transportation to and from the place of meeting and their respective homes by the nearest practicable route not to exceed .06 per mile. The members of the Commission, including the chairman shall receive whole on committee assignment $20.00 for each day of actual service and actual cost of transportation to and from the place of service and their respective homes by the nearest practical route, not to exceed six cents per mile, provided, however, that the total per diem compensation paid in any year to any member of the commission shall not exceed $900.00. Such per diem and travel expense shall be paid from funds of the Commission. The Commission shall meet at such times and at such designated places in this State as it may determine and it may convene in called session upon call by the chairman or by a majority of the members of the Commission."
2. By striking therefrom Section 11 relating to the Director and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 11. The State Game and Fish Commission at its first meeting shall appoint a Director, who shall be the executive secretary and administrative officer of the Commission, and have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Commission and by this Act, for all of which duties combined he shall receive a salary to be fixed by the Commission from time to time which in no event shall exceed $8,600.00 per annum, payable monthly, and traveling expenses necessary in the performance of his duties. The Director shall devote his full time to the duties of his office and shall have such power and shall perform such duties as may be assigned to and required of him by the Commission. He shall take oath of office and give bond in the sum of $10,000.00 in the usual form required of State officials. Such Director shall have offices at the State Capitol, which shall also be the office of the Commission. The Director shall hold office at the pleasure of the Commission. No member of the Commission during his tenure of office or within two years thereafter shall be eligible for appointment as Director or for any employment under the Commission or the Director."
By the Committee on Game and Fish:
Amend SB 60, the comprehensive Game and Fish Bill, as follows:
1. By striking from Section 31 thereof, relating to resident licenses, so much thereof as reads as follows:

"Seiners and Netters

"(a). Yearly __ _ "Hunting and Fishing

--------------------------------------------------------------$1.25

"(a)- Yearly ------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------$1.25 "Minors

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"(a). No person under the age of 16 years shall be required to buy a hunting and fishing license in order to hunt or fish except as may be provided in designated waters by interstate compact with adjoining states."
and by substituting in lieu thereof, the following:
"Resident licenses shall be used as provided by HB 219, Act No. 62, relating to resident licenses, previously enacted by this General Assembly and approved by the Governor on February 8, 1955. Sections 1 through 4 of said Act are not repealed hereby but are expressly continued of force and effect; provided however, that so much of Par. (a) of 4 of HB 219 as reads as follows is hereby superseded and repealed; . . . and landowners and their families and their duty authorized tenants, shall not be required to procure any such licenses for hunting or fishing on such landowner's lands and private ponds.', said provision being covered by separate sections of this Act herein."
2. By adding at the end of Section 8 of SB 60, relating to disposition of funds, the following:
"Section 6 of HB 219, Act No. 62, relating to disposition of funds, previously enacted by this General Assembly and approved by the Governor on February 9, 1955, is hereby superseded and repealed, said section being covered by Section 8 hereof."
By Mr. Groover of Bibb: Amend the Amendment to SB 60 by inserting in Section 2 of said Amendment in line 9 after the word "annum" the words "including any contingent expense allowance.''

Senator Harrison of the 17th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendments.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amendments were agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 110. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the charter for the City of Atlanta so as to authorize one-half of the tax realized from the tax authorized by section 1 of the amendment to the charter approved February 1, 1951 realized during the year 1955 and succeeding four years shall be used only for improvements of the zoo in Grant Park; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
By Mr. M. Smith of Fulton:
Amend SB 110 by striking the number "1955" in the next to last sentence of section 2 and substituting in lieu thereof the numbers 1956.

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Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 33, nays 0 and the amendment was agreed to.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate to-wit:

SB 59. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

SB 87. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act providing that cities having a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities; and for other purposes.

SB 111. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend the act to create a joint city-county board of tax assessors in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 218. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A resolution creating a committee to study retirement and pension systems; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 87. By Senator Millican of 52nd:
A bill to amend an act providing that cities having a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
By Mr. Lokey of Fulton:
Amend SB 87 by adding an additional section immediately preceding the repealing section to be appropriately numbered and the repealing section to be re-numbered, as follows:

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SECTION --- All officers and employees of any traffic court, which may be organized pursuant to law in any such city, shall be eligible for pension, disability and other benefits under this act, as amended, to the same extent and under the same conditions as officers and employees of any such city.
By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey:
Amend SB 87 by adding thereto a new section to immediately precede the repealing section, said section to be appropriately numbered and the repealing section to be re-numbered.
SECTION ---- That the provisions of Section 11 of the amendment to said act approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. Laws 1941, pp. 468, 472), be amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The amount withdrawn by such employee may be divided into twelve (12) or less equal installments and paid monthly after the re-employment. Such payments may be deducted from the salary paid to such person so re-employed."
so that said section, when amended, shall read as follows:
"Section 11. Be it further enacted that in the event that any employee coming within the provisions of this Act shall sever his connection with the City and withdraw the amount of money he has paid into the pension fund, and subsequently is reemployed by the City and desires to reenter said pension fund and receive credit for former years of service, he may do so and receive credit for such prior years of service by paying back into the pension fund the full amount so withdrawn on leaving the employment of the City, with four (4) percentum interest from the date of such withdrawal. In order to entitle any employee to the benefit of this section he shall, within sixty (60) days of his reemployment signify his desire in writing upon such forms as may be furnished by the Board of Trustees his desire to do so. The amount withdrawn by such employee may be divided into twelve (12) or less equal installments and paid monthly after the reemployment. Such payments may be deducted from the salary paid to such person so reemployed."

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendments.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amendments were agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 59. By Senator Millican of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

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By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
Amend SB 59 by adding the following sections immediately preceding
the repealing section, to be appropriately numbered and the repealing
section to be re-numbered:
SECTION _ . The Building Official shall receive applications required by the Building Code, issue permits and furnish the prescribed certificates. He shall examine or cause to be examined the premises for which permits have been issued and shall make necessary inspections to see that the provisions of law are complied with and that the construction is prosecuted safely. He shall enforce provisions of the Building Code, as necessary, to remove illegal or unsafe conditions and to safeguard life and property or to require adequate exist facilities in buildings and structures. He shall issue such notices or orders as may be necessary to correct hazardous conditions. He shall prepare appropriate specifications for the roofing, re-roofing, painting, repairing or altering of City owned buildings, when requested to do so by the head of the department having supervision of such buildings. The Building Official shall furnish the Purchasing Agent with a complete set of plans for the roofing, re-roofing, painting, repairing or altering when requested to do so by the Purchasing Agent. The Building Official shall enforce provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Slum Clearance Ordinance and shall be charged with the inspection, control, installation and maintenance of heating, power and fuel burning equipment, prevention of air pollution and the examination and approval of plans for all heating, power and fuel burning installations as covered by ordinances and codes.

SECTION ___ . The Building Official may summarily enter upon real estate and remedy conditions which endanger the public. In all cases where, in the opinion of the Building Official, there shall be present any immediate danger of failure of collapse of a building or structure or any part thereof so as to endanger life, or conditions exist which, in his opinion, shall constitute present and immediate danger to the public, the Building Official shall cause such work to be done as is necessary to remove the danger. He shall thereupon notify the owner of the property by registered letter, addressed to the last known address of such owner, which shall include a statement of the cost thereof. In case the owner shall fail to pay the bill within thirty days from the date of mailing such notice, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen shall assess the cost thereof against the owner and against the property, and issue execution therefor, which may be resisted by affidavit of illegality, as in cases of illegality.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.
On the motion to agree, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.
The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

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SB 111. A bill to amend the act approved February 15, 1952 to create a joint city-county board of tax assessors in counties having a population of 300,000 or more according to the 1950 or any future census of the United States so as to provide for the appointment of officers and employees and their compensation; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
Amend SB 111 by striking from section 2 the figures $9,000.00 and substituting in lieu thereof $9,450.00.

Senator Millican cf the 52nd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

HB 421. By Messrs. Matthews of Clark, Clary of McDuffie and Boggus of Ben Hill:
A bill to provide for the procurement of group insurance for county employees and to authorize counties to pay the premiums thereon; and for other purposes.

Senator Page of the 1st offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 421 by adding after the word "pay" in line 3 of section 1 the following: "up to fifty percent of".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 531. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of paying annuities and benefits to the peace officers of the state of Georgia; to provide for a commission to receive and disburse such funds; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 362. By Messrs. Lokey and H. Smith of Fulton, Groover of Bibb, Mackay of DeKalb, Freeman of Monroe, Smith of Emanuel and Scoggin of Floyd:
A bill to provide for pauper's affidavits in all trial courts; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 551. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Willingham of Cobb, Groover of Bibb, Scoggin of Floyd and Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to provide for the manner in which licenses granted by the State of Georgia, or by any other duly authorized licensing authority, authorizing the manufacture of malt beverages may be revoked and renewed; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 3.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 449. By Messrs. Duke and Massee of Baldwin and Jackson of Jones:
A bill to amend an act relating to lunacy trial of persons at Milledgeville State Hospital, so as to provide how a trial may be demanded and had and to provide methods and procedures for such trials and the court in which such trials may be had; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 217. By Mr. Nightingale of Glynn:
A resolution authorizing a study to be made relative to home rule; and for other purposes.

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Senator Overby of the 33rd offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 217 by striking the word "two" where it appears on line 20 and inserting the word "three".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Matthews of the 47th offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 217 by adding to the bottom of the last paragraph thereof the following:
"The members of the committee shall receive the per diem and allowance authorized by law for members of interim committees and shall be limited to 30 days as to per diem expenses."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to as amended.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.

The president appointed on the part of the Senate: Senators McDonald of the 43rd, Matthews of the 47th and Dews of the 9th.

HR 140. By Messrs. Caldwell and Mallory of Wayne:
A resolution to authorize the Governor, acting on behalf of the state, to convey to the City of Thomaston a tract of land conveyed to the state by error; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:

The Speaker has appointed a second Committee of Conference to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

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HB 465. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to repeal part 3, cigars and cigarettes in its entirety; and for other purposes.

The members are as follows: Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Groover of Bibb and Birdsong of Troup.

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit:

HR 39. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A resolution to compensate Oliver B. Humphrey for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.

HB 70. By Mr. Henderson of Atkinson and others:
A bill to amend section 68-214 of the code relating to motor vehicle license tags, so as to provide that each such license tag shall bear a prefix showing the relative population of the county; and for other purposes.

The following resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HR 39. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A resolution to compensate Oliver B. Humphrey for damages to his automobile; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate recede from its position in amending HR 39.

On the motion to recede, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 70. By Messrs. Henderson of Atkinson and Deen of Bacon:
A bill to amend an act relating to motor vehicle license tags so as to provide that each such license tag shall bear a prefix showing the relative population of the county wherein the owner of such vehicle resides; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate insist on its position in amending HB 70 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

On the motion, the ayes were 40, nays 0. The motion prevailed and the president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate: Senators Morrison of the 15th, McBride of the lOth and Millican of the 52nd.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the Senate to-wit:

SB 74. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill authorizing a municipal corporation, a county, or any other political subdivision of the state to procure insurance to cover liability for damages on account of bodily injury; and for other purposes.

HR 171. By Messrs. Coker of Cherokee and Gilleland of Dawson:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to sell approximately fifty-eight (58) acres of land owned by the State of Georgia in Forsyth County and Dawson County, which have nevet been granted by the state; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 397. By Messrs. Nightingale and Killian of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act known as the juvenile court act, so as to provide for the transfer of a child to other courts who is charged with a crime; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the House amendment thereto:

SB 74. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill authorizing a municipal corporation, a county, or any other political subdivision of the state to procure insurance to cover liability for damages on account of bodily injury or death resulting therefrom to any person, or for damages to property of any person, or both, arising by reason of ownership, maintenance, operation, or use of any motor vehicle; and for other purposes.

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The House amendment was as follows:
By Mr. Reed of Cobb:
Amend SB 74 by striking section 2 of said bill and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

Section 2.
Whenever a municipal corporation, a county or any other political subdivision of the state shall purchase such insurance the negligence of any duly authorized officer, agent, servant, attorney, or employee in the performance of his official duties, its governmental immunity shall be waived to the extent of the amount of insurance so purchased. Neither the municipal corporation, county or political subdivision of the state, as the case may be, nor the insuring company shall plead such governmental immunity as a defense and may make only such defenses as could be made if the insured were a private person. The municipal corporation, county or any other political subdivision of the state shall be liable for negligence as herein provided only for damages suffered while said insurance is in force, but in no case in an amount exceeding the limits or the coverage of any such insurance policy. No attempt shall be made in the trial of any action brought against a municipal corporation, county or any other political subdivision of the state to suggest the existence of any insurance which covers in whole or in part any judgment or award which may be rendered in favor of the plaintiff, and if the verdict rendered by the jury exceeds the limits of the applicable insurance, the court shall reduce the amount of said judgment or award to a sum equal to the applicable limits stated in the insurance policy.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment.

On the motion, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the House amendment was agreed to.

The following report of a Committee of Conference was read by the secretary:
The following report on your Conference Committee on HB 455 is.
That the Senate amendment to HB 455 be accepted.
MeWhorter of DeKalb M. Smith of Fulton Turner of the 34th E. R. Lambert of the 28th E. M. Walker of Rockdale W. K. Ponsell of the 5th

Senator Turner of the 34th moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Conference Committee.

On the motion to adopt the Conference Committee reports, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the report was adopted.

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HB 395. By Mr. Carlisle of Bibb:
A bill to make it a criminal offense for any person to take, use or operate an automobile, motorcycle or other self-propelled motor vehicle without the permission of the owner thereof; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 161. By Messrs. Holley, Sanders and Chambers of Richmond:
A bill to provide for the continued existence of the Richmond County department of health; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 147. By Messrs. Henderson of Atkinson and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the adoption laws of this state, so as to provide that nothing therein shall prevent a legally adopted child from inheriting from his natural parents; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 158. By Mr. Musgrove of Clinch:
A resolution to designate route S-594 in Clinch County between Homerville and Cogdell as the Frank S. Sessoms Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 33, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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HB 331. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Matthews of Clarke, Lavender of Elbert, Mackay of DeKalb and Russell of Barrow:
A bill to authorize the judgment of a court providing permanent alimony for the support of a wife, or child or children, or both, to be revised, upon petition by wife or husband alleging change in husband's income and financial status; and for other purposes.

The Committee on General Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 331 by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1, to read as follows:
"Section 1. The judgment of a court providing permanent alimony for the support of a wife or child or children, or both, shall be subject to 1evision upon petition filed by either the husband or the wife showing a change in the income and financial status of the husband. Such petition shall be filed and returnable under the same rules of procedure applicable to divorce proceedings. Such petition shall be filed in the same county in which the original judgment was granted. No petition may be filed under this Act within a period of two years from the date of the filing of a previous petition under this Act. After hearing both parties and the evidence, the jury, or the judge where a jury is not demanded, may modify and revise the previous judgment so as to provide for the wife or child or children, or both, in accordance with the changed income and financial status of the husband, if such a change in the income and financial status of the husband is satisfactorily proved, so as to warrant such modification and revision. In the hearing upon a petition filed as provided herein, testimony may be given and evidence introduced relative to the income and financial status of the wife."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 499. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act known as the general tax act, so as to remove the provisions relating to the tax upon dealers in gun shells; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof :
Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the Senate amendments to the following bill and resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 217. By Mr. Nightingale of Glynn:
A resolution authorizing a study to be made relative to home rule; and for other purposes.

HB 421. By Messrs. Matthews of Clarke and others:
A bill to provide for the procurement of group insurance for county employees; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position to the following bill of the House and a Committee of Conference was appointed.

HB 70. By Messrs. Henderson of Atkinson, Dean of Bacon and others:
A bill to amend section 68-214 of the code relating to motor vehicle license tags, and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a Committee of Conference, on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit: Messrs. Henderson of Atkinson, Lindsey of Spaulding and Groover of Bibb.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 421. By Messrs. Matthews of Clark, Clary of McDuffie and Boggus of Ben Hill:
A bill to provide for the procurement of group insurance for county employees and to authorize counties to pay the premiums thereon; and for other purposes.

Senator Millican of the 52nd moved that the Senate insist on its position on HB 421.

On the motion, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

A sealed communication from His Excellency, the Governor, was received through Honorable Ben T. Wiggins, executive secretary.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate resolve itself into executive session and the motion prevailed.

The following communication was dispatched to His Excellency, the Governor, through George D. Stewart, secretary of the Senate:

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February 18, 1955

Honorable Marvin Griffin, Governor, State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia.

Dear Governor:
Under the rules governing Executive Sessions of the State Senate, I have the honor to report to you as follows:
Honorable James A. Goethe, of Chatham County as a Member of the State Game and Fish Commission, for a term beginning January 1, 1955 and ending January 1, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 44, nays 0.
Honorable Valene Bennett, of Bacon County, as a Member of the Georgia Waterways Commission, for a term beginning January 18, 1954 and ending January 18, 1958. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 44, nays 0.
Honorable Ben T. Huiet, of Fulton County, as a Member of the Governor's Committee on Refuge Relief Program, for a term beginning August 30, 1954 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 44, nays 0.
Honorable Jimmy Waters, of Bibb County, as a Member of the Governor's Committee on Refuge Relief Program, for a term beginning August 30, 1954 and ending at the pleasure of the Govemor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 44, nays 0.
Respectfully yours,
George D. Stewart
Secretary of the Senate.

The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:
m. 53.
A resolution requesting the Georgia Accrediting Commission to rescind certain of its sections relative to the minimum average daily attendance requirements for accredited high schools; and for other purposes.

The executive session was dissolved and the Senate resumed the regular lrder of business.

The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:

)R 54. By Senators Strickland of the 3rd, Parker of the 20th and others:
A resolution authorizing the public welfare committee of the Senate to visit the Milledgeville State Hospital; and for other purposes.

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The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 221. By Mr. McWhorter of DeKalb:
A resolution whereas, although HB 518, sponsored by Georgia Quail Breeders Association, was introduced at the 1955 session Georgia General Assembly, designed to dispose of their surplus quail which they have on hand, which said members raised; and for other purposes.

The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 132. By Mr. Jackson of Jones:
A resolution to provide for appointment of a committee of the General Assembly to make a study of Georgia laws regarding the commitment and release of persons in Milledgeville State Hospital; and for other purposes.

The president appointed on the part of the Senate Senators Parker of the 20th and Lambert of the 28th.

The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 213. By Mr. Boggus of Ben Hill:
A resolution to have judges inform all prisoners at the time of sentencing such prisoner that to escape or attempt to escape shall be a felony; and for other purposes.

The following report of a Committee of Conference was read by the secretary:
Mr. President:
Mr. Speaker:
The Conference Committee on HE 151 has met and submits the following report and recommends as follows:
1. That the Senate and House recede on Senate Amendment No. 1 and recommends the adoption of the following amendment:
"Amend Section 6-B, 2nd sentence thereof by striking the words 'nominated by the Commissioner subject to appointment by the Governor' and inserting in lieu thereof 'appointed by the Governor'."
2. That the House recede from its disagreement to Senate Amendment No. 2 and adopt the same.
3. That the Senate recede from its position on Senate Amendment No.3.
4. That the Senate recede from its position on Senate Amendment No.4.
5. That the Senate and House recede from their position on Senate Amendment No. 5 and the following Amendment be adopted thereof:

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"By striking the last sentence of Section 15C and substituting the following in its place:
"The insurance company in turn may pay to the party writing the insurance policy sold in connection with the loan a fee or commission in an amount which is reasonable in relationship to the transaction and in no event in excess of the amount of fee or commission customarily paid within the industry where comparable insurance is sold in a transaction not involving credit, as determined by the Commissioner and the Advisory Board."
6. That the House recede from its disagreement to Senate Amendment No. 6 and that the House adopt the same.
7. That the House and Senate recede from their position on Sen ate Amendment No. 7 and in lieu thereof adopt the following amend-
ment:
"By striking the figure $75,000.00 in line 2 of Section 18 and substituting in lieu thereof the figure $25,000.00; and by striking the figure $195,000.00 in line 4 of said Section thereof the figure $150,000.00."
8. That the House recede from its disagreement to Senate Amendment No. 8 and adopt the same.

Respectfully submitted,
Groover of Bibb Sheffield of Brooks Twitty of Mitchell Hollis of the 24th McBride of the lOth Harden of the 27th

Senator Hollis of the 24th moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Conference Committee.

HB 151, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Brooks Chance Clary Coffin Davis Dean Dews Garrett Harden Harper Hollis Housley

Jones, 38th Jones, 18th Jones, 23rd Kelly Lambert Matthews McBride McDonald Overby Parker Paulk Ponsell

Raulerson Ricketson Roop Strickland Toms Turner Ursrey Waters Wetherington Wilkins

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Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Florence Harrison Mann

Millican Morrison Page Richardson Seagraves

Shurling Steis Wood

By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the conference committee report, the ayes were 34, nays 13, and the report was adopted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof :
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 465. By Mr.Moate of Hancock and others:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to repeal part 3, cigars and cigarettes in its entirety; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 223. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution that the General Assembly has completed its deliberations and is ready to adjourn sine die and that a committee be appointed to inform the Governor, and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a committee, on the part of the House, the following members of the House, to-wit: Messrs. Sheffield of Brooks, Cowart of Calhoun and Nilan of Muscogee.

The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 218. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock and Groover of Bibb:
A resolution creating a committee to study retirement and pension systems; and for other purposes.

The president appointed on the part of the Senate: Senators Garrett of the 53rd and Roop of the 37th.

The following report of a Committee of Conference was read by the secretary:

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Mr. President:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Conference on HB 465 submits the following report and makes the following recommendation:
1. We recommend that the Senate recede from its position on the Senate amendments to said bill.
Senator Page of the 1st dissents.
On the part of the Senate Roop of the 37th Overby of the 33rd Page of the 1st The Dissenter
On the part of the House Twitty of Mitchell Groover of Bibb Birdsong of Troup

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee report.

On the motion, the ayes were 35, nays 4, and the Conference Committee report was adopted.

Senator Millican of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting nay and the consent was granted.

Senator Blalock of the 36th asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting aye and the consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Boone, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the Senate to-wit:

SB 53. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd:
A bill to amend Ch. 4-4 of the code of Georgia of 1933, so as to provide that the liability of an agent, persons, or corporations who shall endeavor to bind a non-existing principle on a contract with any third person, shall be determined by the rule of law now existing; and for other purposes.

SB 99. By Senator Turner of the 34th and Senator Harper of the 26th:
A bill to amend section 56-224 of the code of Georgia, relating to authorized investments by insurance companies; and for other purposes.

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SB 103. By Senator McDonald of the 43rd: A bill to provide for the liability of the owner of any motor vehicle which may be operated upon the public highways in the prosecution of the business of the owner or for the benefit of the owner; and for other purposes.
SB 68. By Senator Millican of the 52nd: A bill to amend the act prohibiting the State of Georgia or any department thereof or any political subdivision thereof from employing in any agency of the State any alien except where there is no qualified American citizen available; and for other purposes.
SB 88. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to repeal section 44-303 of the code of Georgia of 1933 relating to suspension of the return of fugitives from justice under prosecution in this state; and for other purposes.
SB 81. By Senator Hollis of the 24th: A bill to provide for the gift of securities to minors, to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; and for other purposes.
SR 32. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A resolution to amend the resolution establishing the Georgia Commission on Education; and for other purposes.
The House recedes from its position to the following resolution of the House and agrees to the Senate amendment:
HR 217. By Mr. Nightingale of Glynn: A resolution authorizing a study to be made relative to home rule; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

HB 455. By Mr. Walker of Rockdale:
A bill to place the sheriff, the ordinary and the clerk of the Superior Court of Rockdale County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HB 348. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

HB 227. By Messrs. Jones and Hogan of Laurens: A bill to amend the act incorporating the City of Dublin; by providing

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for the use of revenues derived from the city's water system for the purpose of retiring outstanding bonds; and for other purposes.

HB 490. By Messrs. Groover of Bibb and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to provide for a period of residence of twelve months prior to taking the examination for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 418. By Mr. Freeman of Monroe:
A bill to provide revenue and source of revenue for the purpose of paying pensions to the firemen of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 550. By Messrs. Bolton and Lindsey of Spalding:
A bill to authorize the city commissioners of the City of Griffin to close and vacate certain streets in said city; and for other purposes.

HR 38. By Mr. Roughton of Washington:
A resolution to officially designate the names for two bridges on State Highway Route 102, as the "Bolden S. Cobb Bridges.", and for other purposes.

HB 104. By Mr. Bentley of Cobb:
A bill to amend section 36-605 of the code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the entry of notice and award and payment to assessors of costs in condemnation proceedings; and for other purposes.

HB 112. By Messrs. Stephens and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to provide that the right of a minor to a year's support shall be defeated by the marriage or death, or arrival of age of said minor prior to the setting apart of such year's support; and for other purposes.

HB 438. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide in Fulton County a system for pensions and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education; and for other purposes.

HB 575. By Mr. Truelove of White:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a board of county commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of White; and for other purposes.

HB 570. By Mr. lvey of Newton:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to fix the salary of the treasurer of Newton County; and for other purposes.

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HB 569. By Mr. Ivey of Newton:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to repeal an act so as to provide a board of directors for Newton County; and for other purposes.

The House recedes from its position to the following bill of the House and agrees to the Senate amendment:
HB 70. By Messrs. Henderson of Atkinson, Deen of Bacon and others:
A bill to amend section 68-214 of the code relating to motor vehicle license tags, so as to provide that each such license tag shall bear a prefix showing the relative population of the county; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:

SB 73. By Senator Lovett of the 16th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Dublin so as to establish a water, light, and gas commission for said city; and for other purposes.
The House recedes from its position and agrees to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit:
HB 421. By Mr. Matthews of Clarke and others:
A bill to provide for the procurement of group insurance for county employees and to authorize counties to pay the premiums thereon; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills and resolutions of the House, to-wit:
HR 183. By Messrs. Lokey, M. Smith and H. Smith of Fulton:
A resolution to establish a commission on public education for the City of Atlanta and Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 13. By Messrs. H. Smith, M. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; to provide that the mayor and board of aldermen may classify businesses; and for other purposes.
HB 121. By Messrs. Sheffield of Brooks and Fowler of Douglas:
A bill to amend section 24-2823 of the code of Georgia relative to the enumeration of sheriff's fees; and for other purposes.

HR 131. By Messrs. Moate of Hancock, Groover of Bibb and others: A resolution to create the Georgia water law revision commission, to

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survey the water laws and problems of this State, and for other purposes.

HB 331. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Matthews of Clarke and others:
A bill to authorize the judgment of a court providing permanent alimony for the support of a wife, or child or children, or both; and for other purposes.

HB 17. By Messrs. M. Smith, H. Smith and Lokey of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

Mr. President: The House has adopted the following resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 221. By Mr. McWhorter of DeKalb:
A resolution whereas, although HB 518, sponsored by Georgia Quail Breeders Association, was introduced at the 1955 session Georgia General Assembly, designed to dispose of their surplus quail which they have on hand, and which said members raised; and for other purposes.

1\Ir. Parker of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Engrossing and Enrolling has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor:
SB 72. SB 23. SB 24. SB 22. SB 19. SB 63. SB 115. SB 105. SB 32. SB 34. SB 97. SB 43. SB 36.

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SB '18. SB 47. SB 92. SR 23. SR 39. SR 41. SR 6. SR 20. SR 84. SR 29. SB 6. SB 9. SB 20. SB 21. SB 81. SB li2. SB liB. SB 56. SB 59. SB 61. SB 66. SB 68. SB 73. SB '14.
SB n
SB 81. flB 86. :SB 87. liB 81. SB 90. fiB 99. SB 103.
SB 114.
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SB 107. SB 108. SB 110. SB 111. SB 60. SR 5. SR 8. SR 17. SR 31. SR 32. SR 33. SR 37. SR 45.

Respectfully submitted, Parker of the 20th District, Chairman.

The following resolution of the House was read and adopted: HR 223. By Mr. Groover of Bibb:
A resolution that the General Assembly has completed its deliberations and is ready to adjourn sine die and that a committee be appointed to inform the Governor; and for other purposes.

A resolution that the General Assembly adjourn sine die at 6:35 p. m. and providing for a committee to notify His Excellency, the Governor.

The president appointed on the part of the Senate Senators Ayers of the 31st, Millican of the 52nd and Page of the 1st.

The hour of adjournment having arrived, the president announced the 1955 regular session of the General Assembly adjourned sine die.

OFFICERS
OF THE
STATE SENATE
1955-1956
PRESIDENT S. ERNEST VANDIVER-------------------------Lieutenant Governor
FRANXLIN COUNTY
G. EVERETT MILLICAl'L.__________________Pres!dent Pro Tem
FULTON COUNTY
GEORGE D. STEWART------ ------------------------------------------------------Secretary
FULTON COuNTY
LAMONT SMITH-----------------------------------------------------------------------Assistant Secretary
TATTNALL CoWTY
ERIC HOLMES-------------------------------------------Reading Clerk
FuLTON COUNTY
REBECCA CAUSEY---------------------------- Journal Clerk
COBB COUNTY
ANN DUNCAN----------------------------------------Calendar Clerk
FULTON COUNTY
ZACK D. CRA:V:EY, JR. ------------------------------------------------------------------Messenger
FULTON COUNTY
FRANK BLANKENSHIP.... ----------------------------- ----------------------------------Message Clerk
FuLTON COUNTY
HENRY CASTLEMAN...... ----------------------------------------------Doorkeeper
FULTON COUNTY

Senate Journal
1955-1956
Regular Session
Part I Senate and House Bills and Resolutions. Part II Senate Resolutions. Part III House Resolutions in the Senate.

INDEX

703

PART I

FEDERAL CONSTITUTION

HR 135-Amendment; memorial to Congress; a resolution

392

HR 175-Bricker Amendment; support of; a resolution

392

HR 36-Separation of races in Federal armed forces; proposed

amendment to Federal Constitution; a resolution ___

97

HR 31-State school systems; proposed amendment to

Federal Constitution; a resolution ------------------------- ..

..... 89, 90

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO STATE CONSTITUTION
HR 28-Ashburn; tax for promotion of industries 391, 397, 495, 497, 583 HR 24-Atkinson County; refunding bonds _____________________391, 397, 495, 497 HR 21-Bibb County; police civil service
system _____ -------------------------------391, 397, 495, 497, 562, 577 SR 20-Calhoun County Board
of Education .. ______________________________ 67, 148, 150, 189, 192, 209, 389
HR 70-Chatham County; streets, sidewalks, etc.....397, 496, 498, 581, 583 HR 78-Dougherty County; fire protection ___________ 392, 398, 496, 498, 593 SR 23-Douglas County Board of Education ....llO, 148, 150, 192, 209, 389 HR 51-Effingham County Board of Education ___ 391, 397, 496, 498, 585 SR 8-General Assembly, carry-over of
pending business .............. ---------------------.42, 148, 150, 200, 209, 629 HR 13-Judges Emeritus (Supreme Court, Court of Appeals,
Superior Courts); powers and duties ________302, 308, 495, 497, 601 HR 66-McDuffie County Board of Education _______ 391, 397, 496, 498, 587 HR 77-Muscogee County; homestead exemption __ 391, 398, 496, 498, 592 HR 57-Payment for first commercial
oil well .... .... _______________ ............ _______436, 444, 516, 538, 599, 603
HR 82-Richmond County; construction of streets ... ______ ------ --- __ .... ... 392, 398, 496, 498, 595, 597
HR 32-Wheeler County Board of Education ---------------------------------- .... 391, 397, 496, 498, 577, 581

CODE SECTIONS

SB 53-4-410-Adding-Agents' liability to third parties ______ ____ --------------- ___________67, 217, 226, 235, 240, 693

HB 10-9-201-Amending-Admission to bar of comity __________________________________ -------------- 219, 223, 328, 333, 382

SB 24-13-904-Amending-Applications for

bank charter -------------------------------------------40, 60, 61, 138, 144, 532

SB 23-13-2013-Amending-Bank Loans ....40, 60, 61, 71, 138, 144, 532

SB 22-13-2048-Amending-Bank deposits of deceased persons ---------------- _______________.40, 113, 116, 138, 144, 533

HB 212-21-105-Amending-Coroner's compensation in counties of 15,200 to 15,900 ------------------176, 183, 227, 231, 253

HB 444-21-105-Amending-Coroner's compensation in counties of 120,000 to 145,000 ........ -------- 350, 361, 445, 452, 506

HB 168-23-1301-Amending-Audit of county affairs in counties

of 120,000 to 145,000 .

_____________ . 434, 440, 542, 546, 639

SB 52-24-2115-Adding-Service by

publication -------------------------------------------------66, 113, 116, 216, 221, 630

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HB 12-24-2204-Amending-City court judges may preside in municipal court in cities of 350,000 ___________ 238, 242, 331, 363, 402

HB 122-24-2715-Amending-Records of property instruments in counties of 55,000 to 62,000 _________________.176, 181, 363, 366, 403

HB 275-24-2727-Amending-Fees of clerks of

superior courts _--------------------------------------------301, 306, 423, 449, 472 HB 121-24-2823-Amending-Fees of sheriffs ________322, 324, 449, 600, 696
SB 114-26-4507, 26-4508-AmendingEscapes _______________________________________________ 304, 321, 439, 464, 615, 623

SB 114-26-4509-Repealing-Escapes ________ 304, 321, 439, 464, 615, 623

HB 117-27-2705-Amending-Revocation and modification of probation sentences _______________________129, 132, 226, 230, 318, 630

HB 107-31-110-Amending-Dower, how barred ... 387, 393, 448, 450, 518 HB 325-32-908-Amending-Meetings of county
boards of education ________________________________________356, 444, 451, 518

HB 92-34-2601-Amending-Election of county officers __ ___________ ______ __________ ____________ 88, 92, 115, 117, 136

HB 64-Ch. 34-33-AmendingAbsentee voting _________________________ . _________ 206, 211, 228, 230, 631

SB 19-34-3301-84-3305-34-3307-Amending-

Absentee voting---------------------------------------------------- 40, 56, 63, 66, 533 HB 449-35-236, 35-237-Amending-Patients at Milledgeville State
Hospital, trial for restoration and release ____483, 488, 539, 545, 681
HB 104-36-605-Amending-Assessors' costs 267, 274, 448, 449, 616, 695 HB 281-38-1201-Amending-Discovery

at law ----------------- -------------------------------------------388, 393, 448, 454, 669 HB 401-38-1501-Amending-Witness fees ______________353, 358, 449, 454, 559
HB 111-39-701-Amending-Lien of judgments ____301, 306, 449, 450, 520
HB 461-40-1901-Amending-Eligibility of Supervisor of Purchases for elective and appointive offices ___________438, 441, 543, 547, 668

SB 88-44-303-Repealing-Return of fugitives from justice --------------------- _____________________________ 241, 328, 382, 399, 694

HB 219-45-122-Amending-Resident hunting and fishing licenses -------------------------------- _______________161, 165, 187, 188, 216
HB 219-45-206-Amending-Resident hunting and

fishing licenses ------------------------------------------------161, 165, 187, 188, 216 SB 56-54-622-Amending-Employment security

contribution rates ------------------------------------99, 147, 150, 199, 209, 616 SB 86-56-207-Amending-Capital stock of
insurance companies ________________________ 240, 299, 328, 348, 365, 629

SB 99-56-224-Amending-Authorized investments of insurance companies ___ ____ ________________________ 272, 369, 439, 468, 693

HB 116-59-106-Amending-Revision of jury

lists _____ ---------------------------------------------------------- 129, 132, 226, 230, 318 HB 129-59-120-Amending-Compensation of jurors and bailiffs
in counties of 100,000 to 110,000 _______________ 177, 182, 329, 333, 404

HB 9-59-315-Amending-Grand jury inspection of public

buildings and property __

___________________87, 90, 148, 150, 216

HB 100-59-719-Amending-Segregation of jurors

as to age and sex . ____ .

__________________ ... 108, 112, 226, 230, 317

HB 71-62-401-62-406-Repealing-Fences and enclosures _____________________ ---------------

207, 211, 308, 312, 348

HB 326-68-205-Amending-Registration of

motor vehicles----------------------- ---------------

___ 478, 527, 529, 672

SB 106-68-405-Amending-Load limits of

vehicles _ _____ --- ___ ---------------- __ _________ 303, 328, 332, 379, 399, 629

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HB 148-84-102-Amending-State Board of
Funeral Services -------------------------------------------------- ___ 239, 242, 362, 366 SB 107-Ch. 84-3-Amending-Registration and licensing
of architects ________________________________ 303, 363, 366, 430, 432, 666, 667
HB 504--84-713-Amending-Compensation of member of Board of Dental Examiners _____________________________________436, 442, 495, 497, 607
HB 194-Ch. 88-8-Repealing-Explosives _______________161, 165, 328, 334, 384 HB 136-92-233-Amending-Homestead
exemption ______ __ _ __ __ __ ___ _________________108, 113, 149, 152, 202
HB 221-92-1407-Amending-Refunds, motor fuel tax ___________ __ ___ __ __________________________________ 438, 440, 527, 529, 606
HB 99-92-2406-Amending-Taxation of banks and banking associations ____________________ 478, 529, 529, 599, 617, 631
HB 240-92-2902-Amending-Motor bus license fees ____________ ------------------------ ______________ 322, 325, 362, 367, 431
HB 416-92-3109-Amending-Income tax ________________354, 359, 448, 455, 521
HB 69-92-3210-Amending-Income tax returns _________________ -------------------- ________________ 160, 164, 246, 249, 298
HB 69-92-3301-Amending-lncome tax payments ----------------------------------- _______________ 160, 164, 246, 249, 298
SB 34-92-4101-92-4104-Amending-Provisions not applicable to City of Atlanta __________________________________.46, 115, 116, 214, 221, 389
HB 110-110-1001-Amending-Dormancy of judgments ______________ ------------------------ 388, 393, 450, 475, 495, 520
HB 41-113-607-Amending-Wills, probate in solemn form ___ ------------------ _________________ 106, 110, 226, 229, 264, 302
SB 43-114-404-114-406, 114-413, 114-501-AmendingWorkmen's compensation ______________51, 227, 228, 257, 278, 351, 372

COURTS. SUPREME COURT. HR 13--Justices Emeritus; powers and duties; proposed amendment to the Constitution ________________302, 308, 495, 497, 601
COURT OF APPEALS. HR 13-Judges Emeritus; powers and duties; proposed
amendment to the Constitution ______________ ... 302, 308, 495, 497, 601

SUPERIOR COURTS. (For salaries of clerks see name of county).

HB 96-Compensation of judges; Act of 1953 amended _______________________________________ ...... 129, 131, 212, 213, 236

HB 181-Judge Emeritus Act amended _____

___ 207, 211, 228, 231, 262

HB 368-Atlanta Judicial Circuit; assistant solicitors-general _____ ___ __________________

_____ 269, 276, 363, 368, 413

HB 413-Brunswick Judicial Circuit; solicitor-general's salary ______
HB 159-Chattooga; terms ____ ___________ ___________

__ .. 416, 418, 476, 495, 501 _... 207, 211, 328, 334, 383

HB 135-Cobb Judicial Circuit; solicitor-general's

salary

______ 143, 146, 212, 213, 234

HB 262-Cordele Judicial Circuit; reporter's compensation _

207, 211, 228, 232, 255

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SB 47-Piedmont Judicial Circuit; solicitor-general's

compensation ----------------------------------------------------- .. 55, 92, 103, 109, 389

HB 428-Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; assistant

solicitor-general ---------------------------------------------416, 418, 475, 495, 502

HB 381-Washington; terms ------------------------- ------------ 302, 307, 363, 368, 460

SB 105-Waycross Judicial Circuit; solicitor-general's

salary ------------------------------------------------- _____303, 330, 363, 377, 399, 533

HB 506-Waycross Judicial Circuit; solicitor-general's

salary ---------------------------------- _ _________

417, 418, 476, 512

CITY COURTS.

HB 12-Judges may preside in municipal court of cities of more

than 350,000; Code 24-2204 amended __________ 238, 242, 331, 363, 402

HB 235-Albany; Judge's salary ...

. .... 174, 184, 420, 421, 459, 631

HB 225-Brunswick; compensation of solicitor, clerk,

sheriff, and deputies __ ____ ___ _.... _____176, 183, 228, 232, 253, 352

HB 43-Camilla; solicitor's salary _ --. -------- .107, 110, 148, 150, 167 HB 443-Clarke County; terms ..... ____ .... -------- 350, 361, 449, 455, 506 HB 245-Columbus; practice and procedure rules ____177, 185, 228, 232, 254 HB 387-Eastman; judge's salary --- -- ____________ 302, 307, 363, 368, 415 HB 256-Elberton; judge and solicitor (election,

terms, fees) ... -- ------------

------- .. 177, 186, 228, 232, 255

HB 474-Floyd County; consolidating Act _ --------389, 394, 449, 455, 507

HB 300-Griffin; contingent expense allowances of

judge and solicitor ------------------ -- ... ..... 207, 212, 228, 232, 255

HB 489-Gwinnett County; practice and procedure, salary of judge and of solicitor ------- _________ _ 390, 396, 542, 547, 555, 643

HB 47-Hall County; clerk's compensation _____ 97, 100, 420, 421, 458, 632

SB 21-Hall County; salary of judge and of solicitor ____ ___ -- __ _

__ ..40, 55, 57, 62, 66, 616, 619

HB 26-Hinesville; solicitor's compensation;

fees, fines, forfeitures, etc. __

___ ---- ______65, 68, 101, 102, 119

HB 293-LaGrange; judge's salary _

-------- 220, 224, 363, 368, 408

HB 294-LaGrange; solicitor's salary

---- 268, 274, 363, 368, 408

HB 157-Valdosta; judge's salary____

109, 113, 149, 152, 172

CIVIL COURTS.

HB 498-Bibb County; consolidating Act ____ . 309, 396, 447, 457, 511, 632

HB 16-Fulton; judges' and solicitors' retirement

system amended _

--- --- ______ _

88, 90, 133, 134, 153

HB 329-Fulton; judges' salaries

220, 225, 44~ 45~ 498

COUNTY COURTS.

HB 32-Echols; fees, costs, etc., certiorari, jurisdiction,

terms, judge's salary, clerk

96, 100, 133, 134, 154, 208

CRIMINAL COURTS.
HB 16-Fulton County; judges' and solicitors' retirement system amended -----------------

88, 90, 133, 134, 153

INDEX

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JUVENILE COURTS.
HB 437-Judge's salary in counties of 400,000 or more ---------------355, 360, 449, 455, 504
HB 16-Fulton; judges' and solicitors' retirement system amended -----------------88, 90, 133, 134, 153

MUNICIPAL COURTS.
HB 318-Augusta; judge, sheriff, clerk and deputies ______ ------------------------------------------220, 225, 326, 336, 409
HB 250-Columbus; compensation of deputy marshals -------------------------------------------175, 185, 243, 250, 283
HB 320-Savannah; sheriff and deputies, service, peace and good behavior warrants ................................ 220, 225, 363, 368, 409

AUTHORITIES.
HB 572-Cherokee County Water Authority ............487, 491, 558, 633, 650 HB 390-Clayton County Water Authority _____353, 358, 515, 535, 544, 640 HB 544-East Point Parking Authority ...........525, 527, 544, 547, 553, 647 HB 176-Farmers Market Authority Act ------------219, 223, 278, 280, 317 HB 354-Hospital Authorities Act amended ............. 352, 357, 447, 451, 607 SB 44-Ports Authority Act amended ______ 51, 227, 228, 257, 278, 351, 372 HB 198-Rural Roads Authority Act --- .....143, 146, 187, 236, 271 SB 62-Savannah District Authority ------130, 166, 188, 209, 271, 365 HB 350-State Office Building Authority; Confederate Soldiers'
Home property, bond limit -------322, 325, 447, 454, 673 HB 68-Turnpike Authority Act repealed ..............107, 111, 308, 312, 347 HB 476-Waycross and Ware County Development
Authority -----------------------------389, 395, 446, 457, 508

COUNTIES AND COUNTY MATTERS-NAMED COUNTIES.

HB 124-Appling; commissioners -------- 97, 101, 227, 231, 252 HR 24-Atkinson; refunding bonds; proposed amendment

to the Constitution ________ -----------------------391, 397, 495, 497

SB 36-Baldwin; commissioners (election,

terms, vacancies)

___________ .. 50, 133, 134, 153, 162, 418, 427

HB 568-Banks; commissioners (members, election, salaries) ______ ____ _____ ____________________ 487, 490, 535, 549, 650

HB 475-Barrow; commissioners (election, expenditures,

compensation, clerk) _------------ ----- 389, 395, 445, 475, 508, 632 HB 190-Bartow; ordinary's compensation _________ ..... 178, 182, 309, 312, 346

HB 508-Bibb legislative powers ---------------.417, 419, 542, 547, 555, 644 HR 21-Bibb; police civil service system; proposed
amendment to the Constitution ____________ 391, 397, 495, 497, 562, 577

HB 547-Brooks; commissioners' compensation ........437, 444, 542, 552, 647

HB 24-Burke; tax commissioner's compensation ....106, 110, 133, 134, 154

SR 20-Calhoun; board of education; proposed amendment to the Constitution ____________ --- 67, 148, 150, 189, 192, 209, 389

HB 541-Candler; salary of commissioners' clerk ....437, 443, 557, 633, 647 HB 439-Carroll; tax commissioner's clerical

assistants ---------- ---------------355, 360, 445, 456, 505, 632 HB 538-Catoosa; commissioner's

compensation ------------------------ ..........437, 443, 516, 535, 548, 646

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HB 536-Catoosa; tax commissioner's

compensation -------------------------------------------_436, 443, 515, 542, 547, 646
HR 70-Chatham; streets, sidewalks, etc.; proposed amendment to the Constitution ____________________397, 496, 498, 581, 583

HB 102-Chatham; tax commissioner __________________________108, 112, 148, 151, 171

HB 355-Chattooga; commissioners (purchases and control of property) _________________ 239, 242, 313, 329, 341, 344, 392

HB 572-Cherokee County Water Authority _____________ _487, 491, 558, 633, 650
HB 471-Clarke County School District _____________________ 388, 394, 446, 457, 507 HB 160-Clayton; commissioners _____________________________ 143, 146, 227, 231, 253 HB 164-Clayton; coroner's salary _________________________ 143, 146, 212, 213, 234

HB 390-Clayton County Water Authority ______353, 358, 515, 535, 544, 640

HB 193-Cobb; deputy commissioner; recall

of commissioners ___________ -------------------------------174, 182, 364, 367, 404 HB 254-Cobb; fire prevention districts ____________________174, 186, 364, 367, 406 HB 253-Cobb; sewage districts ___________________________ 175, 186, 364, 367, 406 HB 131-Cobb; treasurer's compensation __________________ 177, 182, 363, 366, 404 HB 493-Coffee; school superintendent's term __________390, 396, 444, 453, 509
HB 127-Crawford; treasurer's compensation _______ 176, 181, 309, 312, 340

HB 158-DeKalb; advisory referendum election ________________________________ 160, 164, 246, 249, 281, 352, 466, 468

HB 478-Dougherty; commissioners' meetings _______ 389, 395, 445, 453, 508

HB 35-Dougherty; compensation of sheriff, clerk of superior

court and ordinary --------------------- _______________ 97, 100, 369, 423, 484

HB 273-Dougherty; compensation of tax commissioner

and assistants ----------------------------------- _________ .174, 187, 364, 367, 407

HR 78-Dougherty; fire protection; proposed amendment

to the Constitution _______ __

__ __ ___ 392, 398, 496, 498, 593

SR 23-Douglas; board of education; proposed amendment

to the Constitution _

____ 110, 148, 150, 192, 209, 389

SB lOS-Douglas; commissioners (meetings, chairman,

compensation and expenses) __________304, 329, 332, 373, 399, 485

HB 33-Echols; commissioners (qualifications, clerk, county attorney, superintendent of roads, funds) ____96, 100, 133, 134, 155

HB 34-Echols County Board of Education; purchases ______________________________________________ 97, 100, 133, 135, 155

HR 61-Effingham, board of education; proposed amendment
to the Constitution -------------------------------- ______ 391, 397, 496, 498, 585
HB 77-Evans; commissioners (vacancies, expenditures, purchases) ______________________ 221, 309, 311, 338, 365, 485

HB 388-Evans; tax commissioner's salary ______________302, 307, 329, 337, 415

HB 552-Floyd; tax commissioner ----------------------------------- ___ 483, 535, 549, 648

HB 292-Floyd; zoning -------------------------------------------------220, 224, 329, 335, 408 HB 191-Fulton; attorney's salary -----------------------------177, 182, 309, 312, 346
HB 85-Fulton; civil service board --------------------------------88, 91, 133, 135, 155 HB 86-Fulton; fire prevention system ------------- 88, 91, 133, 135, 156, 308 HB 88-Fulton; garbage disposal in unincorporated

areas ----------------------------------------------------------------------88, 91, 133, 135, 156

HB 94-Fulton; group insurance for employees ________89, 92, 133, 135, 157

HB 16-Fulton; Judges' and solicitors' retirement

system amended ----------------------- ____________

88, 90, 133, 134, 153

HB 90-Fulton; park and recreation areas ____ 88, 91, 148, 151, 170, 208

HB 344-Fulton; pension system __________________ 268, 275, 444, 451, 510, 632

HB 89-Fulton; tax returns, Atlanta and Fulton County;

Act of 1951 amended ____ ----------------------------- ___88, 91, 133, 135, 156

INDEX

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HB 438-Fulton; teachers' retirement system ___355, 360, 535, 545, 640, 695 HB 189-Gordon; sheriff's salary _____________________________ 268, 274, 309, 312, 346

HB 488-Gwinnett; commissioners' compensation ________________________________________ 390, 396, 542, 547, 555, 643

HB 484-Gwinnett; zoning __ ______________________ 390, 396, 542, 547, 555, 642

HB 47-Hall; compensation of sheriff, clerk of superior court,

clerk of city court and ordinary __________ 97, 100, 420, 421, 458, 632

HB 77-Hall; Gainesville and Hall County

planning commission ------------------------------------- 107, 111, 149, 150, 167 HB 130-Hall; recall of commissioners _____________________ 160, 164, 227, 231, 252

HB 46--Hall; tax commissioner ________________________ 97, 100, 420, 421, 457, 631

HB 510-Henry County Board of Education; financial statements and reports __________________________________417, 419, 557, 633, 644

HB 291-Houston; commissioners' compensation ______220, 224, 329, 335, 407

SR 31-Johnson; land conveyance to, authorized; a resolution ______________________________________________ 210, 227, 229, 264, 279, 615

SB 109-Laurens; Feeding of prisoners ___________________ 304, 329, 332, 375, 399

HB 565-Laurens; Sheriff; salary ______________________________487, 490, 539, 549, 650

HB 215-Lee; treasurer's salary ________________________ 219, 223, 309, 313, 345, 631

HB 28-Liberty; compensation of clerk of superior court and of sheriff ______________________________177, 181, 309, 311, 339, 393

HB 31-Liberty; ordinary's compensation ______________ 178, 181, 309, 311, 339

HB 27-Liberty; tax commissioner ___________________________ 177, 181, 309, 311, 339

HB 514-Long; commissioner's compensation __________417, 419, 558, 633, 644

HB 483-Lowndes; commissioners (compensation and expenses); county administrator __________________________________ 390, 395, 528, 530, 560

HB 469-Lumpkin; commissioner ______________________________ 388, 394, 445, 453, 507

HR 66--McDuffie; board of education; proposed amendment

to the Constitution _

____________________________ 391, 397, 496, 498, 587

HB 233-McDuffie; commissioners ______________________________ 177, 184, 309, 313, 345

HB 83-Madison; tax commissioner's

compensation _____

___________________________________ 107, 111, 227, 230, 252

HB 485-Meriwether; treasurer's salary ___________________ 390, 396, 444, 453, 509

HB 81-Miller; commissioners (election, meetings, compensation, purchases) ______________________________ 97, 101, 148, 151, 169

HB 75-Miller; voting machines

_________________________ 97, 101, 148, 150, 167

HB 472-Mitchell; commissioners' compensation ______388, 394, 558, 633, 642

HB 247-Muscogee; commissioners (quorum, warrants, checks, etc.) __________________________________ 174, 185, 228, 232, 254

HR 77-Muscogee; homestead exemption; proposed amendment to the Constitution ____________________ 391, 398, 496, 498, 592

HB 249-Muscogee; pension system __________________________ 175, 185, 228, 232, 255

HB 243-Muscogee; sewerage system ________________________176, 184, 228, 232, 254

HB 246--Muscogee; street improvements __________________175, 185, 228, 232, 254

HB 569-Newton; commissioner's salary __________487, 491, 535, 549, 659, 696

HB 570-Newton; treasurer's salary __________________487, 491, 535, 550, 660, 695

HB 507-Pierce; commissioners (compensation

and expenses) __ _________________

_______________417, 419, 445, 457, 512

SB 115-Pierce; commissioners (compensation and expenses, clerk) ______________________________ 305, 329, 333, 375, 400, 534

HB 524-Pike; salary of commissioners' clerk __________417, 419, 542, 547, 645

SB 122-Putnam; clerk, commissioner of roads and revenues -------------------------- -------------------------- ________________ 356, 422, 439, 444

HB 330-Richmond; county physician (Tenure Act amended) __________________________________ 220, 225, 329, 336, 409

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HB 161-Richmond; department of health _______________ 267, 274, 362, 367, 404

HR 82-Richmond; construction of streets; proposed amendment to the Constitution _______________________________ 392, 398, 496, 498, 595, 597

HB 556-Richmond County Board of Education;

compensation of members

__________________________ _483, 489, 633, 648

HB 454-Rockdale; commissioner's salary ________________ 388, 394, 475, 633, 641

HB 455-Rockdale; compensation of sheriff, ordinary, clerk of superior

court, and deputies ______388, 394, 552, 633, 635, 642, 671, 674, 694 HB 22-Screven; ordinary's compensation ______________106, 110, 133, 134, 154

HB 365-Spalding; Griffin-Spalding County Board of

Education (elections)

_____ 269, 276, 423, 445, 460

HB 369-Taliaferro; compensation of chairman of commissioners __ ____________________________________ 270, 276, 329, 337, 413

HR 112-Taliaferro County Board of Education; grant of easement to, ratified; a resolution _______________________________477, 480, 559, 633, 662

HB 468-Tattnall County; salary of officials ______________________ 438, 441, 554

HB 470-Tattnall County; Board of Commissioners; create ___436, 441, 551

HB 267-Telfair; salary of commissioner's clerk ____219, 223, 309, 313, 341 HB 25-Troup; compensation of clerk of superior court,

sheriff, ordinary and tax commissioner and of their deputies and assistants _________________________ 96, 100, 133, 134, 155, 420

HB 560-Walton; commissioners (purchases,

contracts) ____

____________________________________ 486, 490, 535, 549, 649

HB 476-Ware; Waycross and Ware County Development Authority __________________________________389, 395, 446, 457, 508

SB 63-Warren; commissioner's clerk ____________131, 227, 228, 251, 278, 351 HB 382-Washington; commissioners'

compensation --------------------------------------------------- 302, 307, 445, 456, 500 HB 380-Washington; county council _________________________ 302, 307, 445, 457, 499 HB 257-Washington; tax commissioner ____________________219, 223, 364, 367, 406
HB 301-Wayne; compensation of sheriff, ordinary, clerk of superior court and of tax commissioner ____________________220, 224, 309, 313, 341

HR 32-Wheeler County Board of Education; proposed amendment to the Constitution _________ 391, 397, 496, 498, 577, 581

HB 575-White; commissioner (salary of chairman and of clerk) __________________________________________484, 491, 556, 633, 661, 695

HB 207-Whitfield; commissioner (candidacy) ________161, 165, 309, 312, 340 HB 210-Whitfield; tax commissioner ________________________161, 165, 309, 312, 340
HB 288-Wilcox; commissioners' compensation ________219, 224, 309, 313, 341

COUNTIES AND COUNTY MATTERS-BY POPULATION
HB 168-Audit of county affairs in counties of 120,000 to 145,000; Code 23-1301 amended ______________434, 440, 542, 546, 639
HB 436-Budgets in counties of 200,000 or more ______355, 360, 448, 452, 504 SB 111-City-county board of tax assessors in counties
of 300,000 or more ________________________304, 401, 420, 426, 432, 677, 680
SB 5-Commissions of tax collectors and commissioners in counties of more than 300,000 ____________ 38, 115, 133, 134, 152, 162, 270, 365
HB 129-Compensation of jurors and bailiffs in counties of 100,000 to 110,000; Code 59-120 amended _______________ 177, 182, 329, 333, 404
HB 297-Compensation of ordinary's deputies and employees in counties of 100,000 to 110,000 --------------------- 220, 224, 329, 335, 408
HB 212-Coroner's compensation in counties of 15,200 to 15,900; Code 21-105 amended __________________________________ 176, 183, 227, 231, 253

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HB 444-Coroner's compensation in counties of 120,000 to

145,000; Code 21-105 amended ~~~~-----~~----350, 361, 445, 452, 506

HB 125-Election hours in counties of 12,160 to 12,190 ---~143, 146, 227, 231

HB 4-Election hours in counties of 22,600

to 23,300 __________ . ______ .. ~-- __ ~ _______ . ---------~---178, 181, 363, 366, 402

HB 496--Heating and air-conditioning regulations in

counties of 135,000 to 150,000 . . .. . -~~ _________ ..396, 444, 453, 511

HB 437-Juvenile court judge's salary in counties

of 400,000 or more --~ ________ -------- ~ .... ___ ~-- . 355, 360, 449, 455, 504

HB 167-Limited access highways in counties having wholly or partly

within their borders city of 300,000

or more -~~----- .. ~ ...... ~~~----- ~--------- _________ ....160, 164, 227, 231, 253

HB 481-Local government improvement commission in

counties of 300,000 or more --------~~~~-- _~ ~~~- 390, 395, 445, 455, 509

HB 447-Microfilm records of ordinary in counties

of not less than 62,000 -----~--------------------------- 351, 361, 445, 457, 506

HB 515-Payments of debts in counties of

4,500 to 4,525 _ ~------- ------~ ........

....417, 419, 558, 633, 645

HB 156--Photographic recording in counties

of not less than 31,000 ------~~~-------~~ --------~ ~--------~~~.. 160, 164, 329, 334

HB 527-Plumbing regulations in counties of

60,000 to 62,000 -~- ---~ --~-----~~~--~-----~~--------~~~--------~---.417, 535, 548, 646

HB 497-Plumbing regulations in counties of

135,000 to 150,000 .. ------------~---------~------------------~--396, 444, 455, 512

HB 122-Records of property instruments in counties of 55,000 to

62,000; Code 24-2715 amended ---~ -------~ ....176, 181, 363, 366, 403

HB 343-Salary of clerk of superior court in certain counties

(Ga. Laws 1924, pp. 87-89 amended) -~-----268, 275, 329, 336, 411

HB 366-Salaries of certain officers in certain

counties (Act of 1950) ------~~---------~ ~-- 269, 276, 363, 368, 413, 630

HB 11-Superior court reporters; compensation in counties

of more than 450,000 _________ ---------~---------~~-------65, 68, 133, 134, 153

HB 16--Supplement of board of education funds in counties of

300,000 or over; Act of 1951 repealed __________88, 90, 133, 134, 153

HB 287-Tax collector's commissions in counties

of 9,950 to 9,800 ..... ...... -~~---------- ______________ 219, 223, 364, 368, 407

HB 224-Tax receiver's compensation in counties of

6,050 to 6,300

~-~------ ~~~----- -~~------176, 183, 309, 313, 346, 385

HB 426-Tax receiver's deputies and assistants, salaries in

counties of 100,000 to 110,000 ______354, 359, 528, 530, 535, 545, 640

HB 480-Treasurer's salary in counties of 100,000

to 110,000 _ __ ... ___ .. ______ ------- -------- .....389, 395, 528, 530, 560

HB 500-Unopposed candidates in counties of

100,000 to 150,000

... __ ~ . _ ----------~~ 391, 397, 528, 530, 560

HB 93-Voting machines; rental in certain counties

(Act of 1946) -----------~~------------------------------~---------88, 92, 226, 230, 281

HB 445-Zoning in counties of 108,000 to 112,000 ....350, 361, 528, 530, 560

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION-NAMED CITIES

HB 263-Abbeville; charter__________________________________176, 186, 244, 251, 285, 393

HB 44-Adel; corporate limits extended

----- 65, 69, 101, 102, 119

HB 290-Albany; officers and employees (appointment,

dismissal, etc.) ~~--------~---------~~--------~~----------- 207, 212, 326, 335, 407

HB 53-Alma; planning commission ~--------~~~-~------ ~ 178, 181, 329, 333, 403

HB 494-Ambrose; charter ----~~---------~~---------------.417, 418, 476, 494, 510, 631

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HB 123-Americus; charter amendments (utility commission, employees, elections, ad valorem tax) __________108, 112, 149, 151, 171

HR 28-Ashburn; tax for promotion of industries; proposed amendment to the Constitution ______________________ 391, 397, 495, 497, 583

HB 441-Athens; corporate limits.-------------------------- 355, 361, 446, 452, 505 HB 434-Athens; sale of school land ____________________________ 355, 360, 446, 455, 504 HB 442-Athens; street closing authorized. __________________ ... 355, 361, 452, 506 HB 17-Atlanta; ad valorem tax____________________________ 88, 91, 371, 634, 636, 697
SB 16-Atlanta; close of schools on election days, James L. Key Golf Course, pensions ____________________39, 69, 70, 94, 98, 178, 279

SB 34-Atlanta; Code 92-410L. 91-4202 amended (not applicable to City of Atlanta) ____________..46, 115, 116, 214, 221, 389

HB 13-Atlanta; deputy planning engineer, group life insurance, surplus waterworks property, eminent

domain, salaries----------------------HB 348-Atlanta; education tax, school,
bonds, loans.. __ _____ __________________

... 352, 356, 400, 634, 637, 696 __ 269, 275, 371, 635, 639, 694

SB 59-Atlanta; landing fields, building official, dangerous buildings ______________________________109, 150, 167, 179, 677, 678

SB 110-Atlanta; parks tax ____________________ 304, 329, 333, 375, 399, 635, 67t>

HB 89-Atlanta; tax returns, Atlanta and Fulton County; Act of 1951 amended. ________________ ----------------- ..88, 91, 133, 135, 156

HB 14-Atlanta; uniforms in police and fire departments,

building permits, election managers, sewer assessments,

purchases, bureau of weights and measures,

acting mayor..... _---------------------- --------------------- _. 87, 90, 101, 102, 118

HB 78-Augusta; city attorney________ _ ___________________ 107, 111, 149, 151, 167

HB 432-Augusta; corporate limits .

354, 360, 446, 456, 503:

HB SO-Augusta; health board_

. 107, 111, 149, 151, 169

HB 79-Augusta; mayor and council; elections 107, 111, 149, 151, 169

HB 562-Augusta;pension system

....486, 490, 539, 549, 649,

HB 443-Augusta; sidewalk assessments _________ .. ___ 355, 360, 446, 456, 503:

HB 3S5-Austell; corporate limits ___ _

_________ 353, 357, 446, 452, 500>

HB 409-Bowman; elections, tax assessors .... ________ ... 353, 358, 446, 456, 501

HB 177-Brunswick; sale of State buildings to;

a resolution

________ ..... ____

__________485, 492, 544, 552, 663:

HB IS-Brunswick; streets, pension system_

_. 65, 68, 101, 102, 11~

HB 226-Cadwell; corporate limits

. ___________176, 183, 244, 250, 282

HB 296-Cairo; mayor's term____

_______207, 212, 244, 251, 286

HB 389-Cairo; streets, roads and alleys . .

.....353, 358, 446, 501

HB 192-Calhoun; mayor and council, elections,

salaries, pensions_________

.... __ . ___________________ 130, 132, 166, 189'

HB 571-Canton; zoning ____ ... ........

______.487, 491, 538, 550, 650

HB 50-Carlton; charter __ ..

_________65, 69, 133, 135, 167, 208.

HB 3-Carnesville; streets, sidewalks, etc. ___ _________ .64, 67, 243, 248, 280,

HB 559-Chickamauga; terms of mayor and counciL486, 489, 528, 549, 649'

SB 92-College Park; corporate limits _____________ 241, 326, 332, 373, 399, 533:

HB 391-College Park; corporate limits ____________________ 353, 358, 446, 452, 501

HB 248-Columbus; conveyance of part of Front Avenue authorized_______ ______________________________ 174, 1S5, 243, 250, 283:

HB 252-Columbus, pension system _________________________ 175, 185, 243, 250, 284

HB 574-Commerce; corporation tax ___

........4S7, 491, 538, 550, 661

HB 417-Conyers; registration of voters_ ---------------- 354, 359, 446, 452, 502'

HB 456-Dalton; board of water, light and sinking

fund commissioners_________________ _

------- 388, 394, 446, 453, 507

HB 208-Decatur; pension system ---- ------------------------ 177, 182, 244, 249, 281

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HB 209-Decatur; pension system______________

_177, 182, 243, 249, 281

HB 165-Doraville; chairman of city commission ____

129, 132, 166, 189

HB 227-Dublin; utility systems

.176, 184, 543, 546, 557, 636, 694

SB 73-Dublin; water, light and gas commission _____________________ 180, 314, 326, 374, 399, 534, 620, 696

HB 525-Dudley; tax rate __ ___ ___________________435, 443, 539, 548, 645

HB 526-East Dublin; compensation of mayor

and councilmen_ __ ___________ _

___________ _435, 443, 539, 548, 646

HB 509-East Ellijay; utilities

____ ______________________435, 442, 538, 561

East Point; Parking authority __________ 525, 527, 544, 547, 553, 647

HB 84-East Thomaston; corporate limits _____ 107, 111, 149, 151, 170, 450

HB 430-Eastman; elections, city manager, purchases____________ ______________

354, 359, 494, 496, 559

HB 529-Ellijay; water, light and gas systems ________436, 443, 530, 538, 562

HB 77-Gainesville; Gainesville and Hall County planning commission ________________________________ 107, 111, 149, 150, 167

HB 477-Gainesville; retirement system __________________ 389, 395, 446, 453, 508

SB 48-Garden City; corporate limits __________ 59, 101, 102, 117, 130, 240

SB 30-Garden City; election of mayor and councilmen,

registration of voters ________________________46, 69, 70, 94, 98, 208, 279

HB 218-Gordon; licensing of motor vehicles_ 174, 183, 244, 249, 282, 692

HB 365-Griffin; Griffin-Spalding County Board of

Education (elections) ______

_____ 269, 276, 423, 445, 460

HB 561-Griffin; salary of commissioners ________________________486, 490, 549, 649

HB 550-Griffin; street closing authorized ______ _437, 444, 556, 635, 647, 695

HB 523-Hapeville; mayor and councilmen

(election, terms, etc.) ______ --------------------------- .435, 443, 539, 548, 645

HB 429-Hartwell; recorder's court _________________ 345, 359, 446, 452, 503

HB 86-Hazlehurst; land conveyance to, authorized,

a resolution_

__ ______________ ___ __ _270, 277, 313, 348

HB 29-Hinesville; corporate limits _ ___________________ 65, 68, 101, 102, 119

HB 76-Jacksonville; charter ____ _____________________ 129, 131, 244, 249, 280

HB 340-Jenkinsburg; charter ________________________ 268, 275, 326, 336, 410

HB 537-Jesup; board of commissioners, city manager, purchases,

audits, recorder, tax assessors ___________436, 443, 515, 542, 547, 646

HB 383-Jesup; recorder, registrars, purchases, franchises ________________________________ 353, 357, 399, 401, 426

HB 255-LaFayette; registration of voters ______________ 175, 186, 243, 250, 284

HB 345-Lawrenceville; corporate limits _____________________ 269, 275, 326, 411

HB 347-Lawrenceville; salaries of mayor and councilmen ___ ___ _____ __ ______ __ ________________

_269, 275, 330, 337

HB 357-Lawrenceville; slum clearance _______________ 269, 276, 326, 337, 413

HB 216-Leesburg; street closing authorized ____________ 175, 183, 326, 334, 405

HB 341-Lilburn; charter

_ ---------------------- _301, 307, 330, 336, 410

HB 431-McCaysville; salaries, audits

_________ 354, 359, 494, 496, 559

HB 512-McDonough; candidacy for mayor

or councilman _

______ ------------------------- ______435, 442, 538, 561

HB 372-Macon; appropriations to libraries and night schools _________________________________________________ 270, 277, 326, 337, 414

HB 564-Macon; board of tax appeals ______________________ _486, 490, 539, 549, 650

HB 558-Macon; pension system____ _____________________ _486, 489, 538, 549, 648

HB 371-Macon; street closing and conveyance ratified__________ ____

__________ 270, 277, 326, 337, 414

HB 370-Macon; street closings ratified ______________________ 270, 276, 326, 337, 414

HB 563-Macon; voting machines _________________________________486, 490, 539, 549, 650

HB 371-Macon; water and sewer systems ____________ 270, 277, 326, 337, 414

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HB 516-Marietta; election of mayor and

council; police _-----------------------

435, 442, 528, 530, 561

HB 359-McRae; telephone system_______ _____

269, 276, 446, 454, 499

HB 30-Midway; charter ... _________________ 65, 68, 101, 102, 119, 128, 136, 179

HB 19-Monroe; corporate limits extended . ______________ 65, 68, 101, 102, 118 HB 349-Morrow, zoning, mayor and council, licenses, registration

of voters, tax rate, mayor's court, streets,

sidewalks, etc.________ -------------------

____ 269, 275, 326, 337, 411, 632

HB 163-Mount Vernon; mayor and
council, elections___ ____ _________

____ ......109, 113, 149, 152, 172

HB 522-Newton; charter___________________

___435, 442, 489, 493, 497, 561

HB 356-Perry; salaries of mayor and councilmen..269, 276, 326, 337, 412

HB 289-Rincon; corporate limits ________________________ 207, 211, 244, 251, 285

HB 228-Riverdale; streets and sidewalks, zoning____176, 184, 243, 240, 282

HB 384-Rome; corporate limits_________

_____________ 353, 357, 446, 451, 500

HB 577-Rome; pension system _________________ .. __________.484, 491, 538, 550, 6G2

HB 224-Roswell; corporate limits______

___176, 183, 309, 313, 346, 385

HB 23-St. Marys; corporate limits _______________________________ 65, 68, 101, 102, 118

HB 97-Savannah; city manager......

________ .... 108, 112, 149, 151, 170

SB 28-Savannah; civil service
system amended __________________..41, 69, 70, 94, 98, 208, 287, 365, 492

SB 45-Savannah; elections, registration

of voters ---------------------------------------------------51, 69, 71, 95, 98, 208, 279
HB 264-Savannah; industrial and water
supply commission _________________________________________ 178, 186, 244, 251, 285

SB 72-Savannah; pension system____________________ 180, 243, 248, 280, 310, 533 HB 528-Smyrna; corporate limits _______________________________435, 443, 528, 530, 562 HB 134-Smyrna; eminent domain ______________________________108, 112, 149, 152, 172

HB 132-Smyrna; qualifications of mayor
and councilmen------------- ___________________________________108, 112, 149, 152, 171

HB 427-Smyrna; tax rate____________________ ____________

354, 359, 446, 456, 502

HB 379-Suwanee; bonded indebtedness______________________388, 394, 446, 451, 499

HB 251-Swainsboro; registration of

voters, elections ........ ____________________ .. ___________ 174, 185, 244, 250, 284

HB 21-Sylvania; recorder's court --------------------------- ___ 65, 68, 114, 117, 135 HB 140-Thomaston; land conveyance to,

authorized; a resolution ________ ---------------.485, 492, 538, 551, 682
HB 229-Thomaston ; salaries of mayor

and councilmen _______________ --------------------- ____________ 178, 184, 243, 250, 282

HB 230-Tifton; city commissioners ------------------------- 176, 184, 326, 334, 406

HB 265-Valdosta; taxation_______

_____________________ 175, 186, 243, 251, 285

HB 414-Wadley; elections, sewers and drainage ______354, 358, 446, 456, 502

HB 59-Warner Robins; corporate limits, mayor and

council, wards, elections, ad valorem tax,

budgets, health, parks_ ----------------------------------------129, 131, 166, 189

HB 244-Warrenton; cemetery tax ....____________________________ 177, 184, 243, 250, 283

HB 479-Warrenton; corporate limits _________________________389, 395, 446, 457, 509

SB 97-Warrenton; corporate limits ______________________ 272, 326, 332, 399, 533

HB 258-Warrenton; marshaL

____________ 177, 186, 244, 251, 284

HB 386-Waycross; corporate limits ____________________________353, 357, 446, 454, 500

HB 217-Waycross; taxation ------------------------------------------175, 183, 326, 334, 405

HB 476-Waycross and Ware County
Development Authority_________________________________ 389, 395, 446, 457, 508

HB 435-Winterville; charter_______________ --------------------- 355, 360, 446, 452, 504

INDEX

715

MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS-BY POPULATION
SB Ill-City-county board of tax assessors in counties of 300,000 or rnore_________________________304, 401, 420, 426, 432, 677, 680
HB 12-City court judge to preside in municipal court in cities of 350,000; Code 24-2204 arnended______238, 242, 33I, 363, 402
SB I5-Firemen's pensions in cities of 150,000 or more --------------------------------------------39, 69, 70, 94, 98, I79, 204, 279
SB 12-Pension system in cities of more than I50,000; arnendrnents________________________________39, 69, 70, 93, 98, I6I, 279
SB 87-Pensions in cities of more than I50,000____________________________________241, 309, 311, 338, 365, 677, 677
SB 74-Police pensions in cities of I50,000 or more______________________________________________________180, 226, 229, 263, 279, 684
HB IS-Traffic courts in cities of 300,000 or rnore________________________________________________________________238, 242, 299, 363, 402

RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS
HR 73-Cornpensation to Orner E. Craven for damage to autornobile______________________________________________________477, 480, 540, 550, 654
HR 52-Compensation to Paul Fouts for damage to barn --------------------------------------------------------66, 477, 479, 540, 550, 653
HR 87-Back salary to Trooper Dessie Griffin ________477, 480, 540, 551, 656 HR 8I-Compensation to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harold Hill
for injuries________________________________________________________477, 480, 540, 551, 655 HR 39-Compensation to Oliver B. Humphrey for damage
to autornobile____________________________________________477, 479, 540, 550, 651, 683 HR HI-Compensation to J. C. Nolan for damage
to automobile_____________________________________________________A77, 480, 540, 551, 657 HR 25-Compensation to Parker-White Motor Company for
damage to autornobile_____________________________________476, 479, 540, 550, 651 HR 114-Compensation to Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Price
for injuries________________________________________________________477, 480, 540, 55I, 658 HR GO-Compensation to Maitland Smith for damage
to automobile______________________________________________________427, 479, 540, 550, 653 HR 76-Compensation to F. L. Spivey for damage
to automobile_____________________________________________________477, 480, 540, 55I, 655 HR 88-Compensation to George D. Whitaker ________477, 480, 540, 55I, 657 HR 118-Cornpensation to Darrell Wiggins for damage
to automobile _____________________________________________________ 219, 224, 309, SI3, 34I

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTIONS
HR ISS-Appropriations under George-Barden Act -------------------------------- 525 HR 38-Bolden S. Cobb Bridge
designated ________________________________________476, 479, 535, 537, 550, 672, 695 HR 48-Bust of Stonewall Jackson in Hall of Fame,
New York CitY----------------------------------------------------------------------------------89, 90 SR 6-Busts of Georgia signers of Declaration of Independence
in Georgia Hall of Fame ______________________.4I, 115, 116, I40, 145, 533 SR 5-Chatuge Lake Park ______________________41, 115, 116, 139, 144, 534, 6I7 HR 132-Committee to study laws as to commitment and
release of insane persons------------------------------------------------------------633, 690 HR 102-Compensation bills in General Assembly,
study between sessions_-----------------------------------------------------------209, 233

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INDEX

HR 41-Cotton acreage allotments ----------------------------------------------316, 330, 351 HR 186--Federal tariff policy; memorial to Congress ______________________ 525, 626

HR 158-Frank S. Sessoms Memorial Highway designated.______________________________ 417, 420, 535, 537, 552, 686

HR 12-Garden clubs of State commended ---------------- ______ _____ _

45

SR 32-Georgia Commission on Education _____________ 223, 423, 439, 469, 694

HR 112-Grant of easement to Taliaferro County Board

of Education ratified ____________________________________.477, 480, 559, 633, 662

HR 217-Home rule study committee ----------------------------------671, 681, 688, 694 J.R. 1-Hon. W. A. Blasingame designated as member of
State Highway Board _____________ ---------------------------------------------__ ___ 62

HR 153-Hon. E. L. Forrester commended ----------------- -------------- . ____ 323, 331 HR 79-Hon. Robert Tyre Jones, Jr., commended_______________________________ l44, 162
HR 122-Hon. J. W. Woodruff, Sr., commended --------------------------- _____ 239, 247 HR 103-Increase of prison population commission to study_____________209, 214

HB 213-Instructions to be given in pronouncing sentence as to effect of escape or attempt to escape ____________________________________633, 690

HR 160-Insurance on automobile
furnished Governor ----------------------------------------.418, 420, 536, 552, 669 HR 170-lntervention of Public Service Commission in Interstate
Commerce Commission Finance Docket No. 18845 ________________ 486, 514
HR 190-Joseph Vann Highway designated ----------------- _____________________486, 513 SR 17-Lake Lanier State Park _______________________51, 115, 117, 140, 615, 623 HR 140-Land conveyance to City of
Thomaston authorized ___________________________________.485, 492, 538, 551, 682
HR 86-Land conveyance to City of
Hazlehurst authorized --------------------------------------------270, 277, 313, 348 SR 31-Land conveyance to Johnson
County authorized ___________________________________ 210, 227, 229, 264, 279, 615
HR 139-Law books to Ordinary of Appling County__392, 398, 449, 451, 513 HR 182-Law books to Barrow Superior Court ________484, 492, 539, 552, 663 SR 9-Law books to Chatham
Superior Court . ___ ----------------- ______________.42, 55, 57, 63, 66, 144, 279
HR 51-Law books to Ordinary of Clinch County_______ --------------- ________________66, 144, 147, 226, 233, 257
HR 27-Law books to Ordinary of
Dougherty CountY--------------------------------------------143, 147, 226, 233, 256 HR 26-Law books to Dougherty
Superior Court ___ --------------------------. __________ 143, 147, 226, 233, 256 HR 127-Law books to Early Superior Court _________.484, 492, 539, 551, 662 HR 93-Law books to Ordinary of
Haralson County---- .. _____________________________270, 277, 328, 338, 401
HR 96--Law books to Haralson Superior Court ____270, 277, 328, 338, 402 HR 172-Law books to Johnson Superior Court ________484, 492, 539, 552, 663 HR 138-Law books to Ordinary of
Lanier County___________________________________________________ 392, 398, 449, 451, 513

HR 137-Law books to Lanier Superior Court __________392, 398, 449, 451, 513 HR 119-Law books to Liberty Superior Court ________________392, 398, 499, 512 HR 30-Law books to Ordinary of Marion County__144, 147, 226, 233, 256 HR 29-Law books to Marion Superior Court ________144, 147, 226, 233, 256
HR 53-Law books to Ordinary of Meriwether CountY------------------------------------------144, 147, 226, 233, 257
SR 34--Law books to Montgomery Superior Court____________________________:____________.241, 328, 333, 376, 400, 533

HR 89-Law books to Ordinary of Paulding County ______270, 277, 514, 537

INDEX

717

SR 29-Law books to law Library of Thomas County________________________________________180, 328, 333, 376, 400, 533
SR 37-License to Federal Government,
Magnolia State Park, ratified--------------------------------------------- 273, 630 HR 187-Major General George G. Finch commended ______________________525, 626 HR 59-National Junior Chamber of Commerce commended_______________.98, 99 HR 169-Pat Griffin Memorial State
Park proposed __ ---------- -------------------- _______.526, 527, 553, 634, 673 HR 218-Pension Systems study committee__________________________________________________ 677
HR 37-Reversion of certain Forestry Commission lands to Gair Woodlands Corporation _______ 161, 165, 363, 369, 401
HR 161-Reversion to Mildred P. Sheats of land granted to Georgia Commission on Alcoholism._________ ...526, 527, 553, 634, 686
SR 7-Rotunda of State Capitol designated as Georgia Hall of Fame_______________________________________________.42, 52, 107, 109, 130, 279
HR 177-Sale of buildings to City of Brunswick......485, 492, 544, 552, 663 HR 120-Sale of land by Wildlife
Experiment Station__________________________________________526, 527, 541, 551, 666
HR 97-Separation of veterans from other patients at Milledgeville State Hospital ____ ---------------- _____ -------------------- 239, 247
SR 39-Services to Western and Atlantic
Railroad Committee ..---------------------------------------------------------316, 330, 351 HR 221-Shipment of quails to President Eisenhower authorized._____690, 697 HR 154--Southern Regional Education Compact; Delaware
and West Virginia as parties____________________________________________________323, 331
SR 19-State Programs Study Committee ----------------------------------------67, 114, 117, 137, 144, 239, 365
HR 35-Stone Mountain, acquisition by State for memoriaL_____________.58, 59 SR 45-Tariff legislation; memorial to Congress ____________ -- _439, 531, 534 SR 25-Tobacco; control of inferior grades on market.. 162, 179, 209, 279 SR 24--Traffic safety campaigns, citizens commended ..162, 179, 209, 279 HR 147-Veterans' farm training programs; memorial
to Congress ------------------------------------------------------.486, 492, 537, 552, 686 HR 131-Water Law Revision Commission________351, 361, 529, 530, 601, 696 HR 144--White House of Augusta _________ ---------- ______.485, 492, 539, 552, 662 SR 33-Workmen's compensation study committee__________ 233, 240, 485, 624

718

INDEX

SENATE AND HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

A
ABBEVILLE HB 263-Charter ----------------------------------- ________________176, 186, 244, 251, 285, 393

ABSENTEE VOTING. See elections.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SB 27-Assignments _---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
ADEL HB 44-Corporate limits extended ________________________________65, 69, 101, 102, 119

ADJOURNMENT HB 223-Sine Die-committee to notify Governor______________________________________699

ADOPTION SB 78-Substitute birth certificate___________________ 221, 329, 332, 377, 399, 533
ADDRESSES Governor Marvin S. Griffin ____________________________________19, 58, 59, 75, 626 Governor Herman Talmadge______________________________________________________________ 16 Lieut Gov. Elect Vandiver______________________________________________________________ 26

AFFIDAVITS. See Land: Pauper's affidavits.

AGENTS. See Principal and Agent.

AIR-CONDITIONING. See Heating and Air-Conditioning.

ALBANY
HB 290-0fficers and employees; appointment, dismissal, etc. ---------------------------------------- __________207, 212, 326, 335, 407

ALBANY, CITY COURT OF HB 235-Judge's salary____________

___________ 174, 184, 420, 421, 459, 631

ALE, See Malt Beverages.

ALIENS
SB 68-Employment by University System____145, 278, 279, 347, 365, 694 HB 352-Practice of medicine or pharmacy
(temporary licenses) ________________________________________483, 488, 536, 544, 669

INDEX

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ALIMONY
HB 331-Modification of permanent alimony judgments _______________________________.485, 488, 556, 634, 687, 697

ALMA HB 53-Planning commission___________________________________ ..178, 181, 329, 333, 403

AMBROSE HB 494-Charter --------------------------------------------------.417, 418, 476, 494, 510, 631
AMERICUS HB 123-Charter amendments (utility commission, employees, elections, ad valorem tax) ______________________________108, 112, 149, 151, 171

ANIMALS. See Game and Fish Commission; Livestock.
APPLING COUNTY HB 124-Commissioners ----------------------------------------------97, 101, 227, 231, 252 HB 139-Law books to ordinary; a resolution ............392, 398, 449, 451, 513

APPOINTMENTS

Adams, Wallace _______________________________________________ --------------------- ..... --------------- 612

Aderhold, 0. C------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 608 Alden, Charles H------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Almand, Henry Grady, Jr....------------------------------------------------------------------ 614

Baughman, Leon H----------------------------------------------------------------------- 613 Barnes, Mack H ......--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 612

Beasley, Charles W .. ------. ----------- -------------- ____ ---------------------------------- 612

Bennett, Julian---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 608

Bennett, Valene ..----------------------------------------------- --------------------------- 689

Bible, J. C., Jr., __________________________ -----------------------------------------

------- 612

Bodenhamer, William T .... _______ ---------------------------- _______________ . ... ------------- 72

Brannen, 0. C._________________

--------------------------- ...._-----

--------------------- 73

Bulloch, Sam..... -------------------

----------------------------------- _____ ----------------- 610

Camp, Charlie F...... .......

--------

....... _____ ----------- 610

Campbell, Clarence _____________________ ---------------------------------- - ------ .. _____ --------------- 613

Candler, Scott------ ___ ..

_____________ ... _______ ----

___ ... ___ ....... __ -- 73

Carney, Hugh----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74

Carpenter, Lloyd_________ .. ____________ ------------------------------------- .. ___________ .. ---------------- 614

Chalker, Roy______________________ ---------------- ... ____________ ---

------------------- 73

Chandler, W. C._______________ -------------------------------------

--------------- 612

Couch, Luke L. ----------- .... ---------------------------------------- Davis, A. B .._____________________ ----------- -----------------------------------

------ ----- 73 -------------------- 72

Davis, Du Quince....

----- ---------------- ------------------- ____

______ ----------- 612

Derrick, H. C.-------------- . --------------------------------------

-------------------- 614

Dillashaw, Luther------- __ ... ------------------- --------------- ___ --------------- 611

Driftmier, R. H. __________________________ -------------------------------------------- .. ___ ........ ________ 612

Duncan, Charles G. ________________ ------------------ ------------------------------------ ---------

72

Duncan, Clarke W ....... ____ ....

-------------------------------- 72

Dykes, Wingate ________ --------------. ____________ --------------------------------------------- 610

720

INDEX

East, George----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 611 Ellard, Glenn W. _____________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- 611
EFlvyen, nW, iHlloiammerD___-__-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-___-_-_-___-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-__-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-___-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_ 660190
Frankenfield, R. E------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 609 Goethe, James A.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 689 Haley, Hugh Dr---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 612 Hall, Robert ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 609 Harden, Willis.... _.. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 610 Hartley, A. J ----------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- 608 Hearn, George J--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 73 Henderson, Miss Lillian________________________________________________________________________________________ 73
Henson, Allen L-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 610 Huiet, Ben T. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 689 Huff, Harry E-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 612 Johnson, Mrs. Lora Cope ---------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 614 Kemper, Alan______________ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------________ 614
Kennedy, T. E ...---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 613 King, Douglas----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 608 Lancaster, Edgar M. --------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 611 Lee, L. A.______ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------610, 611
Leonard, C. W. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 609 Leverett, E. Freeman_________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 608 Mann, James _____ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 611 Marshall, Tom _____ ------- ___ .-------- ___ --------- ------- ------- ------------------------------- ________________ 614 Martin, He1man W. ________________________ ----------------- ----------------------------------------------- 614 Mashburn, J.V[areus ___________ -------- _____ .. _____ ---- ----- _----------------------------------------- ________ 611
McClure, Freeman C-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 610 McDonald, Harold P . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 72 McDonald, R. H ..________________________ ------------------------------------------- --------------------------- 609
McKie, Miss Edna Emmaline--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 614 Miller, Paul....--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 613 Mincy, Cleve------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 613 Moreman, M. M----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______609, 613 Morgan, Sam H------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 613 l.VIorrow, Troy G. _______ ------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 613 Moses, Henry A.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ______ 613 Nixon, C. 0.________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 609 Norton, William L., Jr.. ------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- 609 Oxford, Dixon _________ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 610 Palmer, J. W.. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 609 Parham, J. R. ------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ 608
Paulk, George C., Jr.--------------------------------------------------------------------- 613 Peacock, Norman ------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- ______________ ... 611 Persons, A. P. _______ --------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- 73
Peyton, Garland------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 73 Pitts, L. C.... ______ ------------------ ------------ ----------- ---------------------------------------- 612 Price, David S. .------------------------ _______________________ -- -------------------------------------------- ___ 610
Rayle, Dr. Albert A----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 612 Resseau, T. H.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 611 Rollins, R. W. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------73, 609 Satterfield, Virginia--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 612 Schreibn1an, HarrY----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 611 Shaw, C. Lawton___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 74
Shipp, Nelson--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 613 Smith, W. K. ___ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 611

INDEX

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Stephens, Hamilton B. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 609 Stewart, Henry A. ______ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78 Trimble, Hoyt B.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 611 Trippe, W. D. ____ .-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 610 Tuten, Andrew J. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 608 Underwood, Frank C., Jr. _________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- __ 608 Vickers, E. F. __ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ .. _ 74 Waters, Jimmy... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 689 Watson, Gardner.......... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 608 Weber, Paul ______ .-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------... __ 614 Wells, J. Nolan .... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 611 Whitman, George P. _______ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 72 Wiggins, Ben. T. _________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74 Williams, Carey --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72 Williams, Everett__________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ___ 72 Williams, T. V.... ________ .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------73, 74 Williams, Walter ------------- ____________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 610 Willis, L. W ---- ----------------- ______________ --------------------------------------------------------------------- 609 Woodruff, James W ., Sr. _____ ------- .. .... ----------------------------------------------------------- 613
ARCHITECTS
SB 107-Registration and license; Code Ch. 84-3 amended-- ... ___ 303, 363, 366, 430, 432, 666, 667

ASHBURN
HR 28-Tax for promotion of industries; proposed amendment to the Constitution ______ -- __ .. 391, 397, 495, 497, 583

ATHENS

HB 441-Corporate limits ______________ ---------------------------- .. 355, 361, 446, 452, 505

HB 440-Nursing home-------------- ----------------------------- 355, 361, 446, 455, 505 HB 434-Sale of school lands______________________________________ 355, 360, 446, 455, 504

HB 442-Street closing authorized__________________________

__ 355, 361, 452, 506

ATKINSON COUNTY
HR 24-Refunding bonds; proposed amendment to the Constitution----------------------------------

391, 397, 495, 497

ATLANTA

HB 17-Ad valorem tax___________________________________________88, 91, 371, 634, 636, 697

SB 16-Close of schools on election days, James L. Key Golf Course, pensions _________ . ____________ 39, 69, 70, 94, 98, 178, 279

SB 34-Code 92-4101-92-4104 amended (not applicable to

City of Atlanta)------ . ... --------46, 115, 116, 214, 221, 389

HB 13-Deputy planning engineer, group life insurance,

surplus waterworks property, eminent

domain, salaries______________ .

__________ 352, 356, 400, 634, 637, 696

HB 348-Education tax, school bonds, loans __ .. 269, 275, 371, 635, 639, 694

SB 59-Landing fields, building official,
dangerous buildings________________________ 109, 150, 167, 179, 677, 678 SB 110-Parks tax _______________________________________304, 329, 333, 375, 399, 635, 676

722

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HB 89-Tax returns, Atlanta and Fulton County; Act of 1951 amended ______________________________________88, 91, 133, 135, 156
HB 14-Uniforms in police and fire departments, building permits, election managers, sewer assessments, purchases, bureau of weights and measures, acting mayor__________________________________________________________87, 90, 101, 102, 118

ATLANTA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HB 368--Assistant solicitors-generaL_____________________ 269, 276, 363, 368, 413

ATLANTIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMPACT. See Game and Fish Commission.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW HB 10-Admission to bar by comity; Code 9-201 amended____________________________________ 219, 223, 328, 333, 382 HB 490-Bar examinations, residence requirements ___________________________483, 489, 542, 547, 665, 695

AUDITS
HB 168-Audits of county affairs in counties of 12,000 to 145,000; Code 23-1301 amended.___________________434, 440, 542, 546, 639

AUGUSTA
HB 78-City attorney________________________________________________107, 111, 149, 151, 167 HB 432-Corporate limits________________________________________________354, 360, 446, 456, 503 HB 80-Mayor and council; create health board...... 107, 111, 149, 151, 169 HB 562-Pension system__________________________________________________486, 490, 539, 549, 649 HB 433-Sidewalk assessments ____________________________________355, 360, 446, 456, 503

AUGUSTA, MUNICIPAL COURT OF HB 318--Judge, sheriff, clerk and deputies__________________220, 225, 326, 336,409

AUSTELL HB 385-Corporate limits____________________________________________353, 357, 446, 452, 500

AUTOMOBILES. See Insurance; Motor Vehicles.

B
BALIFFS HB 129-Compensation in counties of 100,000 to 110,000; Code Section 59-20 amended _____ . ____________________ 177, 182, 329, 333, 404

BALDWIN COUNTY

SB 36-Commissioners, election, terms, vacancies..______________________________50, 133, 134, 153, 162, 418, 427

HR 205-Sheriff and clerk; compensation________________________

_.. 616

INDEX

723

BANKS SB
SB
SB SB HB
SB

24-Application for charter; Code 13-904 amended ---------------------------------------------------------.40, 60, 61, 138, 144, 532
22-Deposits of deceased depositors; Code 13-2048 amended _____________________________40, 113, 116, 138, 144, 533
23-Loans; Code 13-2013 amended____________4Q, 60, 61, 71, 138, 144, 532 26-New private banks; prohibit organization o....41, 60, 61, 139, 144 99-Taxation of banks and banking associations;
Code 92-2406 amended ___________________________478, 529, 529, 599, 617, 631
25-Taxation; equals basis.--------------------------------------------------------------------- 41

BANKS COUNTY HB 568-Commissioners; members, election, salaries_______________________________________________.487, 490, 535, 549, 650

BAR, STATE. See Attorneys at Law
BARBERS AND BEAUTICIANS SB 94-Regulate in certain cities .... --------------------------271, 326, 332, 376, 399
BARKLEY,HON.ALBEN HR 42-Address Joint Session ________ ------------------------------------------------------------- 66
BARROW COUNTY HB 475-Commissioners; election, expenditures, compensation, clerk ---------------------------------399, 395, 445, 475, 508, 632 HR 182-Law books to Barrow Superior Court; a resolution -----------------------------------------------------.484, 492, 539, 552, 663
BARTOW COUNTY HB 190-0rdinary's compensation________________________________178, 182, 309, 312, 846

BEER. (See Malt Beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.)
BEVERAGES, MALT. See Malt Beverages, Alcoholic Beverages
BIBB COUNTY HB 50S-Legislative powers ________________________________.417, 419, 542, 547, 555, 644 HR 21-Police civil service system; proposed amendment to the Constitution__________________________________391, 397, 495, 497, 562, 577

BIBB COUNTY, CIVIL COURT OF HB 498--Consolidating Act --------------------------------390, 396, 447, 457, 511, 632
BILL DRAFTING UNIT SR 47-To commend-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------521 SB 29-To study legislation_________________________________________________46, 56, 57, 74, 89

724

INDEX

BIRTH CERTIFICATES. (See adoption)

BLASINGAME, HON. W. A.

JSR !-Designated as member of State Highway Board;

a Resolution ...-------------------------------------------------------------------

62

BLIND PERSONS
HB 201-Public accommodations for blind persons guided by trained dogs ------------------------------------------------161, 165, 212, 213, 237

BOARDS OF EDUCATION. See Names of counties.

HB 325-County boards, meetings; Code

32-908 amended --------------------------------------------------------356, 444, 451, 518 HB 16--Supplement of funds in counties of 300,000

or over; Act of 1951 repealed __ __

.... 88, 90, 133, 134, 153

BOLDEN S. COBB BRIDGE HR 38-Resolution designating ____ . ____ 476, 479, 535, 537, 550, 672, 695

BOWMAN HB 409-Elections, tax assessors __ _.

- - -- 353, 358, 446, 456, 501

BROOKS COUNTY HB 547-Commissioners, compensation

... -- 437, 444, 542, 552, 647

BRUNSWICK
HR 177-Sale of State buildings to; a resolution ---- 485, 492, 544, 552, 663 HB 18-Streets, pension system --------- ...... _____ __ 65, 68, 101, 102, 118

BRUNSWICK, CITY COURT OF

HB 225-Compensation of solicitor, clerk,

sheriff, and deputies __ .

.... 176, 183, 228, 232, 253, 352

BRUNSWICK JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HB 413-Solicitor-general's salary

.416, 418, 476, 495, 501

BRUNSWICK PORT AUTHORITY
HB 398-Conveyance of property to State Ports Authority ---------------------------------------..478, 479, 493, 496, 607

BUDGETS HB 436-Budgets in counties of 200,000 or more ......355, 360, 448, 452, 504

BUILDINGS, PUBLIC. See Public Buildings and Property.

INDEX

725

BURKE COUNTY HB 24---Tax commissioner's compensation ______________106, 110, 133, 134, 154

BUSES
HB 240-Motor bus license fee; Code 92-2902 amended ------------------------------ __________ 322, 325, 362, 367, 431

BUSTS HR SR

48--Bust of Thomas Jonathan (Stonewall) Jackson in Hall
of Fame, New York city; a resolution -------------------------------------89, 90 &-Georgia signers of Declaration of Independence, busts of
in Georgia Hall of Fame; a resolution.-41, 115, 116, 140, 145, 533

c
CADWELL HB 226--Corporate limits __________ --------------------------------176, 183, 244, 250, 28~

CAIRO
HB 296--Mayor's term --------------------------------------------------- 207, 212, 244, 251, 286 HB 389-Streets, roads and alleys -----------------------------------. 353, 358, 446, 501

CALHOUN
HB 192-Mayor and council, elections, salaries, pensions ----------------------------------------------------------------------130, 132, 166, 189

CALHOUN COUNTY
SR 20-Board of education; proposed amendment to the Constitution ________________________67, 148, 150, 189, 192, 209, 389

CAMILLA CITY COURT OF HB 43-Solicitor's salary -------------------------------------------107, 110, 148, 150, 167
CANDLER COUNTY HB 541-Salary of commissioners' clerk ____________________437, 443, 557, 633, 647

CANTON HB 571-Zoning ------------------------------------------------------------- .487, 491, 538, 550, 650

CARLTON HB 50-Charter --------------------------------------------------------65, 69, 133, 135, 167, 208

CARNESVILLE HB 3-Streets, sidewalks, etc. --------------------------------------64, 67, 243, 248, 280

726

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CARROLL COUNTY
HB 439-Tax commissioner's clerical assistants .................................................. 355, 360, 445, 456, 505, 632

CASTLEMAN, HENRY Elected Doorkeeper --------------------------- ---------- 8
CATOOSA COUNTY HB 538-Commissioner's compensation ............437, 443, 516, 535, 548, 646 HB 536-Tax Commissioner's compensation ....436, 443, 515, 542, 547, 646

CHATHAM COUNTY HR 70-Streets, sidewalks, etc.; proposed amendment to the Constitution ----------------------------397, 496, 498, 581, 583 HB 102-Tax commissioner --------108, 112, 148, 151, 171
CHATHAM SUPERIOR COURT
SR 9-Law books to; a resolution -----42, 55, 57, 63, 66, 144, 279

CHATTOOGA COUNTY HB 355-Commissioners; purchases and control of property -----------------239, 242, 313, 329, 341, 344, 392
CHATTOOGA SUPERIOR COURT HB 159-Terms --------------------- 207, 211, 328, 334, 383
CHATUGE LAKE PARK SR 5-A resolution -----------------.41, 115, 116, 139, 144, 534, 617
CHEROKEE COPNTY HB 572-Cherokee County Water Authority ............487, 491, 558, 633, 650

CHICKAMAUGA HB 559-Terms of mayor and council -------.486, 489, 528, 549, 649

CHIROPODY HB 304-Regulating practice of ------------- ......438, 440, 514

CHOLERA. See Hog Cholera.

CIGARETTES. See Cigars and Cigarettes.
HB 465-Taxation ............438, 441, 515, 537, 545, 664, 669, 670, 671, 674, 683, 692

INDEX

727

CITY COURTS. See Names of courts.

CIVIL COURTS. See Name of Court, as Fulton County, Civil Court of.

CLARKE COUNTY, CITY COURT OF
HB 443-Terms ---------------------------- ________________________________ 350, 361, 449, 455, 506 HB 471-Clarke County School District ___________________388, 394, 446, 457, 507

CLAYTON COUNTY
HB 160-Commissioners --------------------------------------------------143, 146, 227, 231, 253 HB 164-Coroner's salary ----------------------------------------------143, 146, 212, 213, 234 HB 390-Clayton County Water Authority ______353, 358, 515, 535, 544, 640

CLINCH COUNTY HR 51-Law books to ordinary; a resolution ___66, 144, 147, 226, 233, 257
COBB, BOLDEN S. HR 38-Resolution designating Bolden S. Cobb Bridge ______________________________476, 479, 535, 537, 550, 672, 695

COBB COUNTY
HB 193-Deputy commissioner, recall of commissioners ----------------------------------------------174, 182, 364, 367, 404
HB 254-Fire prevention districts ------------------------------174, 186, 364, 367, 406 HB 253-Sewage districts --------------------------------------------175, 186, 364, 367, 406 HB 131-Treasurer's compensation ----------------------------177, 182, 363, 366, 404
COBB JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
HB 135-Solicitor-general's compensation __________________143, 146, 212, 213, 234

COFFEE COUNTY HB 493-School superintendent's term ----------------------390, 396, 444, 453, 509
COFFIN SR 11-Nelson Coffin; congratulate ---------------------------------------------------------- 37
COLLEGE PARK SB 92-Corporate limits ------------------------------------241, 326, 332, 373, 399, 533 HB 391-Corporate limits ----------------------------------------------353, 358, 446, 452, 501 SB 112-Provide for four wards ----------------------------------304, 330, 333, 373, 400
COLUMBUS HB 248-Conveyance of part of Front Avenue authorized ------------------------------------------174, 185, 243, 250, 283 HB 252-Pension system ------------------------------------------------175, 185, 243, 250, 284

728

INDEX

COLUMBUS, CITY COURT OF HB 245-Practice and procedure rules __________________ 177, 185, 228, 232, 254

COLUMBUS, MUNICIPAL COURT OF HB 250-Compensation of deputy marshals ______________ 175, 185, 243, 250, 283

COMMERCE, CITY OF HB 574--Corporation tax ----------------------------------- __________ 487, 491, 538, 550, 661

COMMERCIAL FISHING. See Game and Fish Commission.

COMMISSIONER OF LABOR
HB 425-Expenses SB 79-Expenses

-----------------------------------------------354, 359, 448, 467 ------------------------------------ ----- 221, 364, 366, 469

COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES

SB 39-Secretary of State ___ ---------------------------------- ______________50, 115, 116, 347

COMMITTEES

Standings, of Senate ------------------------- ___ _

30-36

CONDEMNATION

HB 104-Assessors' costs; Code 36-605

amended _

__________ _

- 267, 274, 448, 449, 616, 695

CONLEY HB 513-Create Charter _________ _

435, 442

CONSTITUTION, FEDERAL

HR 135-Amendments; memorial to Congress; a resolution __

392

HR 175-Bricker Amendment, support of; a resolution ____ _

392

HR 36-Separation of races in Federal armed forces; proposed

amendment to Federal Constitution; a resolution

97

HR 31-State school systems; proposed amendment to Federal

Constitution; a resolution ______ __ _______________ __ __

__ 89, 90

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS SR 21-Committee to study ___

98, 109

CONYERS HB 417-Registration of voters __

- -- --- 354, 359, 446, 452, 502

CORDELE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HB 262-Reporter's compensation ---- --------------- ___ 207, 211, 228, 232, 255

INDEX

729

CORONERS
HB 212-Compensation in counties of 15,200 to 15,900; Code 21-105 amended _____________________________ 176, 183, 227, 231, 253
HB 444-Compensation in counties of 120,000 to 145,000; Code 21-105 amended ____________________________350, 361, 445, 452, 506

CORPORATIONS. See Banks; Insurance Companies.

SB 10-Chartering and empowering _ ----- ----~--- ______ 38, 113, 116, 379, 399

HB 239-Vote required for amendment ___

_____ 207, 211, 328, 335, 385

HB 278-Venue equitable actions ------------------------- ______________________301, 306, 514

COTTON SR 41-Acreage allotments; a resolution _____________________ ...316, 330, 351

COUNTIES. See Taxation.
SB 74-Insurance to cover injuries by motor vehicles _________________________________180, 226, 229, 263, 279, 684
HB 92-0fficers, elections; Code 34-2601 amended ____ 88, 92, 115, 117, 136

COUNTY COURTS. See Names of counties.

COURT OF APPEALS

HR 13-Judges emeritus; powers and duties; proposed

amendment to the Constitution

_____ ...302, 308, 495, 497, 601

CRABS. See Game and Fish Commission.

CRAVEN, OMER E.

HR 73-Compensation for damage to automobile;

a resolution

_____________ ----------------- ____.477, 480, 540, 550, 654

CRAVEY, ZACK D.

Elected Messenger

8

CRAWFORD COUNTY HB 127-Treasurer's compensation __________________________176, 181, 309, 312, 340

CRIMINAL COURTS. See Name of Court, as Fulton County, Criminal Court of.

CRIMINAL EXTRADITION ACT. See Uniform Criminal Extradition Act.

CRIMINAL TRIALS. See Trials.

CUMBERLAND ISLAND HR 49-Name for Hon. Marvin S. Griffin------------------------------ _____________ 89, 90

730

INDEX

D
DALTON
HB 456-Board of water, light and sinking fund commissioners -------------------------------------- 388, 394, 446, 453, 507

DAWSON COUNTY
HR 171-Land conveyance HR 20-Land conveyance

______________________ 526, 527, 553, 634, 684 ----------- _____________ 161, 165, 227, 233, 320

DAVIS, E. M. RON. HR 115-Condolence ------------------------------------------------------ __________________ 216, 217

DECATUR
HB 208-Pension system HB 209-Pension system

- - -- ---------- 177, 182, 244, 249, 281 --- ------------------- 177, 182, 243, 249, 281

DEEDS SB

82-Certificate of State and County ad valorem taxes _______ ------ ____________________________ 222, 400, 448, 467

DEKALB COUNTY HB !58-Advisory referendum election ----------------------------- ____160, 164, 246, 249, 381, 352, 466, 468
DENTAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF HB 504-Compensation of members; Code 84-713 amended ____ __________________________436, 442, 495, 597, 607

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
HB 404-Uniform division ___ ____ ___ 353, 358, 447, 454, 495, 517, 615, 627, 632, 667

DISCOVERY AT LAW
HB 260-Admissibility of evidence HB 281-Code 38-1201 amended

____________ 268, 274, 328, 335, 385, 429 ____ .. _____ 388, 393, 448, 454, 669

DOGS. See blind persons.
HB 407-Innoculation __ ---- ___ ------ ----------- ----- ----- ___________ -- _... 482, 488 HB 201-Trained dogs for blind persons __________________ 161, 165, 212, 213, 237

DOMESTIC ANIMALS. See Livestock.

DORAVILLE HB 165-Chairman of city commission ------------------------- _____ 129, 132, 166, 189

INDEX

731

DOUGHERTY COUNTY
HB 35-Compensation of sheriff, clerk of superior court and of ordinary --------97, 100, 369, 423, 484
HB 273-Compensation of tax commissioner and assistants ---------------------174, 187, 364, 467, 407
HB 478-Commissioners' meetings ------------------389, 395, 445, 453, 508 HR 78-Fire protection; proposed amendment to
the Constitution - ------------------392, 398, 496, 498, 593 HR 27-Law books to ordinary; a resolution __________143, 147, 226, 233, 256

DOUGHERTY SUPERIOR COURT HB 35-Clerk's compensation ---------------97, 100, 369, 423, 484 HR 26-Law books to; a resolution ----------143, 147, 226, 233, 256
DOUGLAS COUNTY SR 23-Board of education; proposed amendment to the Constitution -------------110, 148, 150, 192, 209, 389 SB lOS-Commissioners; meetings, chairman, compensation and expenses -------------------304, 329, 332, 373, 399, 485
DOWER HB 107-How barred; Code 31-110 amended ----387, 393, 448, 450, 518
DRIVERS' LICENSES HB 223-Expiration and renewal --------268, 274, 331, 471, 631, 692
DUBLIN HB 227-Utility systems -----------------------------176, 184, 543, 546, 557, 636, 694 HB 566-City Court ------------- ------------------------------------487, 490 SB 73-Water, light and gas commission -----------------180, 314, 326, 374, 399, 534, 620, 696
DUDLEY HB 525-Tax rate ----------------435, 443, 539, 548, 645
E
EARLY COUNTY HR 127-Law books to superior court; a resolution ----------------------484, 492, 539, 551, 662
EAST DUBLIN HB 526-Compensation of mayor and councilmen.....435, 443, 539, 548, 646

EAST ELLIJAY HB 509-Utilities ------------------------------------435, 442, 538, 561

732

INDEX

EAST POINT
HB 543-Create new charter ------------------- ________________ --------------------- 485, 489, 542 HB 544-East Point Parking Authority Act ___ 525, 527, 544, 547, 553, 647

EAST THOMASTON HB 84-Corporate limits -------------- _________ ... ___ 107, 111, 149, 151, 170, 450

EASTMAN HB 430-Elections; city manager; purchases ___________ 354, 359, 494, 496, 559

EASTMAN, CITY COURT OF HB 387-Judge's salary

--- ---- ... 302, 307, 363, 368, 415

ECHOLS COUNTY
HB 33-Commissioners; qualifications, clerk, county attorney, superintendent of roads, funds _____________________96, 100, 133, 134, 155

ECHOLS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION HB 34-Purchases -------------------------- ------------------ ______________ 97, 100, 133, 135, 155

ECHOLS COUNTY, COUNTY COURT OF
HB 32-Fees, costs, etc., certiorari, jurisdiction, terms, judge's salary, clerk --------------------------------96, 100, 133, 134, 154, 208

EDUCATION. See University System, Vocation Education.

SB 42-Assignment of pupils ___________________________ 51, 60, 61, 122, 126, 130

SR 53-Georgia Accrediting Commission; attendance ----------------- ______ 689

SR 32-Georgia Commission on Education; a resolution _________________________ . ___________ _ 223, 423, 439, 469, 694

SB 104-County School Superintendents; qualifications ________________ 303, 422

HR 23-Memorialize Congress; operation of schools . ___________________ 89, 90

SB 96-Minimum Foundation Act; amend SB 61-Minimum Foundation Act; amend _

. . _ 272, 314, 439, 467 _______ 130, 245, 248, 294

SB 41-Public Schools, attendance districts . ---- ______________ .51, 60, 61, 530

SB 40-Public Schools, separation of races ______________________________50, 60, 61, 103, 104, 105, 109, 239, 365

HR 31-State scl)ool systems; purposed amendment to Federal Constitution; a resolution _____ __ _________ ________ __ ___ _ 89, 90

HB 143-Tuition, free _________________________ 129, 132, 245, 249, 317, 437, 468, 534

EDUCATION BOARDS OF. See Boards of Education, and Names of counties.
EFFINGHAM COUNTY
HR 61-Board of education, proposed amendment to the constitution -----------------------------------------.391, 397, 496, 498, 585

INDEX

733

ELBERTON, CITY COURT OF HB 256-Judge and solicitor; election, terms, fees __ 177, 186, 228, 232, 255

ELECTIONS

SB 19___:_Absentee voting; Code 34-3301-3305, 34-3307 amended _ ___ ______ _______________________________ 40, 56, 63, 66, 533

HB 64--Absentee voting; Code Ch. 34-33 amended. 206, 211, 228, 230, 631

SB 13-Ballots in elections in certain cities ____39, 69, 70, 93, 98, 178, 279

HR 5-Canvassing election returns _____

__________ _________ __ ______ 11, 12

HB 92-County officers, election; Code

34-2601 amended _ __ -------------

_________ 88, 92, 115, 117, 136

HB 4-Hours in counties of 12,160 to 12,190 ________178, 181, 363, 366, 402

HB 125-Hours in counties of 22,600 to 23,300 __________________143, 146, 227, 231

HB 162-Solicitation of votes in certain counties _____175, 182, 309, 312, 340

HB 500-Unopposed candidates in counties of 100,000 to 150,000 ________ _______________________391, 397, 528, 530, 560

SB 20-Voters' Registration Act amended (restrictions on county registrars) ________ _40, 56, 71, 89, 616, 619

SB 91-Voting machines; certain cities __________________ 241, 363, 366, 430, 432

HB 93-Voting machines, rental in certain counties

(Act of 1946) _____ _________ ----------- -------------------- 88, 92, 226, 230, 281

ELLENWOOD HB 557-Create charter -------------- __________ -------------------------------- _______.483, 489

ELLIJAY HB 529-Water, light and gas systems ___________________ _436, 443, 530, 538, 562

EMINENT DOMAIN. See Condemnation.

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY HB 324--Act of 1937 amended ____ __ _________ _______________ 239, 242, 327, 336, 430 SB 56-Contribution rates; Code 54-622 amended -------------- --------------------------------99, 147, 150, 199, 209, 616 SB 58-Modify tables ______ -------------------- --------------------------------------------- 100
ENCLOSURES. See Fences and Enclosures.
ESCAPES
SB 114--Felony to escape or to attempt to escape, or to aid prisoner therein; Code 26-4507, 26-4508 amended, 26-4509 repealed ________________________________304, 321, 439, 464, 615, 623
HR 213-Instructions as to effect of, or attempt, to be given in pronouncing sentence; a resolution ----------------------------------633, 690
EVANS COUNTY
SB 77-Commissioners; vacancies, expenditures, purchases ___ ------------------- ____ --------- __________ 221, 309, 311, 338, 365, 485
HB 388-Tax commissioner's salary ---------------------------302, 307, 329, 337, 415

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EVIDENCE. See discovery at Law.
HB 234-Affidavits showing facts affecting title to land ___ .. 207, 211, 228, 232, 319, 352, 371, 437, 624, 636

EXPLOSIVES. See Fireworks. HB 194-Code Ch. 88-8 repealed ___________ ______ _ _________161, 165, 328, 334, 384

EXTRADITION. See Uniform Criminal Extradition Act.

F
FARMERS MARKET AUTHORITY HB 176---Establishing Act _______ _

________ 219, 223, 278, 280, 317

FENCES AND ENCLOSURES HB 71-Code 62-401-62-406 repealed
FERNANDINA PORT AUTHORITY HB 272-Construction of roads __ _

-- .... 207, 211, 308, 312, 348 - ---- __________________322, 325, 559

FERTILIZER
SB 113-Sale and inspection of SB 71-Samples; drawing of ____ _

--- -- 304, 362 ... ____ 163, 225, 229, 263, 278

FINCH, MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE G.
HR 187-Commended; a resolution ____ SR 35-Commended

.. - -- ------------ ---------------------- - 525, 626 -------------------- -------- 246

FIREMEN
HB 418-Firemen's retirement system SB 15-Pensions in cities of 150,000
or more

_________ _483, 488, 543, 546, 670, 695 39, 69, 70, 94, 98, 179, 204, 279

FIREWORKS
HB 46---Fireworks Control Act SB 57-Prohibit use of _

107, 111, 218, 245, 262, 316, 351 -------- ---------------------- -- 99

FISHING. See Game and Fish Commission.
HB 219-Resident hunting and fishing licenses; Code 45-122-45-206 amended _______________ . 161, 165, 187, 188, 216

FLOYD COUNTY
HB 552-Tax Commissioner ------------------ __ ... _________________________.483, 535, 549, 648 HB 292-Zoning ___ ---------------------------------- _______________________ 220, 224, 329, 335, 408

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FLOYD COUNTY, CITY COURT

HB 474--Consolidating Act

-----------------------------------389, 394, 449, 455, 507

FOREST FIRES HB 58-Firing of woods and lands ____________________________129, 131, 227, 229, 294

FORESTRY HB 57-State Forestry Commission _________________________129, 131, 244, 249, 298

FORESTRY COMMISSION
HR 37-Reversion of lands to Gair Woodlands Corporation; a resolution -----------------------------------------------------161, 165, 363, 369, 401

FORRESTER, HON. E. L. HR !53-Commended; a resolution --------------------------------------------------------- 323, 331

FORSYTH COUNTY HR 171-Land conveyance --------------------------------------------526, 527, 553, 634, 684

FORTSON, BEN HON.

Certifying elections

6

FOUTS, PAUL
HR 52-Compensation for damage to barn; a resolution ------------------------------------------------66, 477, 479, 540, 550, 653

FULTON COUNTY
HB 191-Attorney's salary _____ -------------------------------------177, 182, 309, 312, 346 HB 85-Civil service board; amendments ____________________88, 91, 133, 135, 155
HB 87-Education funds --------------------------------------------------88, 91, 133, 135, 156 HB 86-Fire prevention system ---------------------------88, 91, 133, 135, 156, 308 HB 88-Garbage disposal in unincorporated areas______88, 91, 133, 135, 156 HB 94-Group insurance for employees ------------------ ___89, 92, 133, 135, 157 HB 16-Judges' and solicitors' retirement
system; amendments _____ ------------------------------------88, 90, 133, 134, 153 HB 511-0fficials; provide clerk for ________________________ 417, 419, 535, 548, 644 HB 90-Park and recreation areas ______________________88, 91, 148, 151, 170, 208
HB 344--Pension system __ ----------------------------------268, 275, 444, 451, 510, 632 HR 183-Public Education Commission;
to establish ___ ___________________________________484, 492, 539, 552, 660, 696
HB 89-Tax returns, Atlanta and Fulton County; Act of 1951 amended __ _ _____ --------------- _ 88, 91, 133, 135, 156
HB 438-Teachers' retirement system _____________355, 360, 535, 545, 640, 695

FULTON COUNTY, CIVIL COURT OF HB 16-Judges' and solicitors' retirement

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system amended ----------------------------- --------- ________ 88, 90, 133, 134, 153 HB 329--Judges' salaries ----------------------- ----- ----------- 220, 225, 446, 454, 498

FULTON COUNTY, CRIMINAL COURT OF
HB 16--Judges' and solicitors' retirement system amended __ _____ ----------------

88, 90, 133, 134, 153

FULTON COUNTY, JUVENILE COURT OF HB 16--Judges' and solicitors' retirement system amended _____ __ ________________ ____ ____________88, 90, 133, 134, 153

FUNERAL SERVICES
HB 184-Sale of funeral services and merchandise on prepayment plan _____ __ _ __ __ 268, 274, 362, 367, 470, 632

FUNERAL SERVICES, STATE BOARD OF HB 148-Expense vouchers; Code 84-102 amended _________239, 242, 362, 366

G
GAINESVILLE
HB 77-Gainesville and Hall County planning commission _________________________ -------------------- ______107, 111, 149, 150, 167
HB 477-Retirement system _________ __ ________________________ 389, 395, 446, 453, 508

GAIR WOODLANDS CORPORATION HR 37-Reversion of land to; a resolution ______________161, 165, 363, 369, 401

GAME AND FISH COMMISSION

SB 60-Act establishing, and consolidating laws as to game, fish and wildlife ___________________________110, 245, 248, 294, 310, 635, 674

SR 43-Committee to study -------------------------------------------------------- ________________ 324
SB 46-0ffenses; trial in justice courts ----------------- ____ .. __ ___ ___ __ ___ 55 HB 54-Sunday Fishing ______________________________________________159, 163, 245, 249, 297

HB 323-Compensation __________ .. HB 405-Rough Fish, baskets _____

_______ .. ---------------------- ____.482, 488, 557

______________ _

_ _____ 353, 358

GARBAGE. See Highways.

GARDEN CITY

SB 48-Corporate limits _____ ___ __ __

_____59, 101, 102, 117, 130, 240

SB 30-Election of mayor and councilmen,

registration of voters _

46, 69, 70, 94, 98, 208, 279

GARDEN CLUBS HR 12-Commended for work in beautifying State; a resolution .. _ 45

IXDEX

737

GAS. See Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

GASOLINE. See Motor Vehicles.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR 8-Carry-over of pending business; proposed

amendment to the Constitution

42, 148. 150, 200, 209, 629

HR 102-Compensation bills, study between sessions

209, 233

HR 217-Home rule study committee; a resolution

-671, 681, 688, 694

SR 33-Workmen's compensation study committee;

a resolution

23~~, 240, 485, 624

GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY
SB 44-Act of 1945 amended SR 26-Georgia Statistical Register .

51, 54, 60, 74, 89, 161, 210 173, 180

GIFTS. See Minors.

GILLIS

SR 14-Jim L. Gillis; commend

49

:'\Iessag-e of resignation

48

GORDON HB 218-Licensing of motor vehicles ___ .

174, 183, 244, 249, 282, 692

G0RJlON COUNTY
HR 54-Land conveyance HB 189-Sheriff's salary

161, 166, 310 268, 274, 309, 312, 346

GO"\'ERNOR
HR 160-Insurance on automobile furnished Governor; a resolution

418, 420, 536, 552, 669

GRADY, HENRY OFFICE BUILDING Committee report

. -- 44

GRAND JURIES

HB !!-Inspection of public build,ings and property;

Code 59-319 amended

87, 90, 148, 150, 216

GRIFFIN, TROOPER DESSIE HR 87-Back salary to; a resolution

477, 480, 540, 551, 656

GRIFFIN, MARVIN GOVERNOR Address

____ 19, 75

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SR 52-Address Senate HR 32-Address joint session

626 58, 59, 75

GRIFFIN, HON. PAT

HR 169-Resolution proposing establishment of Pat Griffin

Memorial State Park

526, 527, 553, 634. Gn

GRIFFIN

HB 365-Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education;

elections

.269, 276, 423, 445, 460

HB 561-Salary of commissioners

..........486, 490, 549, 649

HB 550-Street closing authorized

437, 444, 556, 635, 647, 695

GRIFFIN, CITY COURT OF
HB 300-Contingent expense allowances of judge and solicitor . .

207, 212, 228, 2:32, ~55

GRIFFIN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HB 321-Judge's salary

301, :307

GUARDIANS

SB 38-Bonds outside state

50

GUN SHELL DEALERS. See Taxation.

GWINNETT, BUTTON
SR 6-Bust in Georgia Hall of Fame; a resolution

41, 115, 116, 140, 145, 5!"::3

GWINNETT, COUNTY
HB 488--Commissioners' compensation HB 484-Zoning

390, 396, 542, 547, 555, 643 390, 396, 542, 547, 555, 642

GWINNETT COUNTY, CITY COURT OF

HB 489-Practice and procedure; salary of judge and

of solicitor

390, 396, 542, 547, 555, 643

H
HALL, LYMAN
SR 6-Bust in Georgia Hall of Fame; a resolution

41, 115, 116, 140, 145, 53:3

HALL COUNTY

HB 130-Commissioners, recall of

.160, 164, 227, 231, 252

HB 47-Compensation of sheriff, clerk of superior court,

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clerk of city court and ordinary __________97, 100, 420, 421, 458, 632

HB 77-Gainesville and Hall County

planning commission --------------------------------------107, 111, 149, 150, 167

HB 46-Tax commissioner

________________ 97, 100, 420, 421, 457, 631

HALL COUNTY, CITY COURT OF HB 47-Clelk's compensation ______________________________ 97, 100, 420, 421, 458, 632 SB 21-Salary of judge and of solicitor ____________40, 55, 57, 62, 66, 616, 619
HALL SUPERIOR COURT HB 47-Clerk's compensation _____________________________97, 100, 420, 421, 458, 632

HALL OF FAME, GEORGIA
SR 6--Busts of Georgia signers of Declaration of Independence in; a resolution _______________41, 115, 116, 140, 145, 533
SR 7-Rotunda of State Capitol designated as; a resolution ______________________ ._________________________42, 52, 107, 109, 130, 279

HALL OF FAME, NEW YORK CITY
HR 48-Bust of Thomas Jonathan (Stonewall) Jackson; a resolution ------------------------ --------------- ______________________________________________89, 90

HAPEVILLE HB 523-Mayor and councilmen; election, terms, etc. _____ ------------------------------ _____ ___________435, 443, 539, 548, 645
HARALSON COUNTY HR 93-Law books to ordinary; a resolution _______ 270, 277, 328, 338, 401 HR 96--Law books to superior court; a resolution __ 270, 277, 328, 338, 402
HARTWELL HB 429-Recorder's court _____________________________________ 354, 359, 446, 452, 503

HAZLEHURST
HR 86--Land conveyance to, authorized; a resolution __ ------------------------------------

----------------- 270, 277, 313, 348

HEALTH CENTERS. See Public Health Centers.

HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING
HB 496-Regulations in counties of 135,000 to 150,000 ___ 396, 444, 453, 511 SB 55-Warm air heating; contractors ---------------------------90, 147, 149, 199

HENRY COUNTY
HB 510-Board of education; financial statements and reports ---------------------- -------------------------- ____ .417, 419, 557, 633, 644

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HIGHWAY BOARD, STATE
SB 1-Highway Board; create-------------------------------------- ---------- .37, 43 HB 462-Eligibility of members for elective and
appointive offices ____________________________________________438, 441, 543, 547, 668 HR 22-Election of member ----------------------------------------- _______________ . _____________ 52 JR 1-Hon. W. A. Blasingame designated as member; a resolution____ 62 HB 205-Lease contracts ------------------------------------------------143, 146, 328, 334, 385

HIGHWAYS
HR 158-Frank S. Sessoms Memorial designated; a resolution ___ ------------------- _____________________417, 420, 535, 537, 552, 686
HR 190-Joseph Vann Highway designated; a resolution ______________486, 513 HB 167-Limited access highways in counties having wholly or
partly within their borders a city of 300,000
or more --------------------------------------------------------------160, 164, 227, 231, 253 HB 305-Limited-access highways __________ ---------------------------- 322, 325, 445, 456 SB 106-Load limit of vehicles;
Code 68-405 amended ------------------------ 303, 328, 332, 379, 399, 629 HB 198-Rural Roads Authority Act ------------ _______ ..143, 146, 187, 236, 271 SB 89-Throwing trash, etc., on
public roads ......... --------------------------------- 241, 327, 332, 399, 532, 535 HB 68-Turnpike Authority Act repealed _____________107, 111, 308, 312, 347
SB 2-Turnpike Authority ----------------------------------------- ________ -------------------- 37

HILES, ED WHR 209-Appreciation for flowers _______ .

------- 616, 626

HILL, MR. AND MRS. HENRY HAROLD HR 81-Compensation for injuries; a resolution ____477, 480, 540, 551, 655

HINESVILLE HB 29-Corporate limits --------------- -------- --- ------------------ .65, 68, 101, 102, 119

HINESVILLE, CITY COURT OF HB 26-Solicitor's compensation, fees; fines, forfeitures, etc. ______________________________________65, 68, 326, 333, 403

HOG CHOLERA HB 142-Act of 1939 amended (Control of serum, etc.) ____160, 164, 225, 231, 318, 321, 383, 484
HOME RULE. See Municipal Corporations.
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS HB 136-Code 92-233 amended ------------------------------------108, 113, 149, 152, 202
HOSPITAL AUTHORITIES HB 354-Act of 1941 amended ------------------------------------352, 357, 447, 451, 607

INDEX

741

HOSPITALS HB 7-Grants to hospitals and public health centers __437, 440, 544, 667

HOUSTON COUNTY HB 291-Commissioners' compensation -----220, 224, 329, 335, 407
HUMPHREY, OLIVER B. HR 39-Compensation for damage to automobile; a resolution -----------------------_477, 479, 540, 550, 651, 683
HUNTING. (See Game and Fish Commission.) HB 576-Deer Hunting. Dogs prohibited ____________________484, 556, 633, 661, 695 HB 219-Resident hunting and fishing licenses ________161, 165, 187, 188, 216

I
INAUGURAL PROGRAM Inaugural Program ------------- --------------------------------- 14
INCOME TAX SB 4-Define gross income ___ .............................................. 37, 115, 138, 144 HB 69-Returns and payments; Code 92-3210, 92-3301 amended --------- .160, 164, 246, 249, 298
INDUSTRIAL LOAN ACT HB !51-Establishment of ..................322, 324, 370, 448, 522, 615, 627, 630, 635, 690, 691 SR 51-Committee to investigate loan companies .................................... 597

INSANE PERSONS. (See Milledgeville State Hospital)

INSURANCE
SB 74-Policies to cover injuries by motor vehicles of municipal corporations, counties or other political subdivisions ________ .... -----------------180, 226, 229, 263, 279, 684

INSURANCE COMPANIES
SB 101-Acquire real property ..........................................................272, 370 HB 283-Adjusters ........... ................ ------------------525, 526, 543, 546, 554 SB 99-Authorized investments;
Code 56-224 amended __ --------------------272, 369, 439, 468, 693 SR 46-Committee to study --------------------------------------- ... . ... .. .... 521 SB 86-Capital Stock; Code 56-207 amended .... 240, 299, 328, 348, 365, 629 HB 421-County employees _________________________ .483, 488, 536, 545, 680, 688, 696 HB 412-Deposits with State Treasurer;
notice of claims ____________________ ............... 483, 488, 543, 546, 554, 663 SB 100-Investments by Insurance Companies in securities ............ 272, 369

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INDEX

SB 85-Mutual Companies; Stock Companies _.... _

240

HB 51-Non-Cancellable -------------------------------------------------------107, 110, 308, 311

SB 65-Regular issuance of policies --------------------------------- ____ ... _.. 145, 439

INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TAX. See Taxation.

IRWIN COUNTY SB 117-Commissioner of Roads and Revenues ........323, 420, 421, 422, 439

J

JACKSON, THOMAS JONATHAN (STONEWALL) HR 48-Bustin Hall of Fame, New York City; A Resolution ____________89, 90

JACKSONVILLE HB 76-Charter ---------------- ....... ------129, 131, 244, 249, 280
JENKINSBURG HB 340-Charter ------------------------- ----- ----268, 275, 326, 336, 410
JESUP HB 537-Board of commissioners, city manager, purchases, audits, recorder, tax assessors ------436, 443, 515, 542, 547, 646 HB 383-Recorder, registrars, purchases, franchises ------------------------------------------------------353, 357, 399, 401, 426
JOHNSON COUNTY SR 31-Land conveyance to, authorized; a resolution ---------------------------------------210, 227, 229, 264, 279, 615 HR 172-Law books to Johnson Superior Court, a resolution -----------------------------------------.484, 492, 539, 552, 663
JONES, ROBERT TYRE, JR. HR 79-Commended; a resolution .. -----------------------------------------144, 162
JOSEPH VANN HIGHWAY HR 190-Resolution designating ____ -------- __________ ------------- - ......486, 513
JUDGMENTS. See Alimony. HB 110-Dormancy; Code 110-1101 amended ....388, 393, 450, 475, 495, 520 HB 111-Lien; Code 39-701 amended ----------------------301, 306, 449, 450, 520

JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HR 59-National Junior Chamber of Commerce commended; a resolution ---------------- ------------------------------------- --------------98, 99

INDEX

743

JURIES AND JURORS
HB 129-Compensation of jurors and bailiffs in counties of 100,000 to 110,000; Code 59-120 amended ________________ 177, 182, 329, 333, 404
HB 116-Revision of jury lists; Code 59-106 amended ------------------------------------------------------------129, 132, 226, 230, 318
HB 100-Segregation as to age and sex; Code 59-719 amended ------------------------------------108, 112, 226, 230, 317
HB 128-Traverse juries, drawing in counties of 22,800 to 23,200 --------------------------------------143, 146, 363, 366, 403, 431
JURIES, GRAND. See Grand Juries.

JUVENILE COURTS. See Name of court, as Fulton County, Juvenile Court of.
HB 311-Act of 1951 amended (child consultants) ____438, 440, 495, 496, 606 HB 397-Act of 1951 amended (transfer to other courts,
apprehension and detention) --------------------------------516, 536, 545, 684 SB 76-Infants under fifteen ____ ----------------- ________________________210, 363, 365, 467 SB 75-Transfer to other courts ----------------------------------------------------------210, 400

L

LABOR, COMMISSIONER OF. See Commissioner of Labor. LAFAYETTE
HB 255-Registration of voters ___ -------------------------- ___ 175, 186, 243, 250, 284

LAGRANGE, CITY COURT OF

HB 293-Judge's salary ____

__________________________________ 220, 224, 363, 368, 408

HB 294--Solicitor's salary -------- ------------------------------- 268, 274, 363, 368, 408

LAKE LANIER STATE PARK SR . 17-A resolution ______ _

- -- ----- _____________51, 115, 117, 140, 615, 623

LAND
HB 234-Affidavits showing facts affecting title ____ ---------------- 207, 211, 228, 232, 319, 352, 371, 437, 624, 636
SB 98-Sale of land by life tenant ________________________ 272, 331, 375, 448, 465

LANIER COUNTY
HR 138-Law books to ordinary; a resolution __________392, 398, 449, 451, 513 HR 137-Law books to superior court;
a resolution ----------- -------------'---------------------------392; 398, 449, 451, 513

LAWRENCEVILLE
HB 345-Corporate limits ------------------------------------------------------269, 275, 326, 411 HB 347-Salaries of mayor and councilmen ------------------ __ 269, 275, 330, 337 HB :357-Slum clearance ___________________________________:____________269, 276, 326, 337, 413

744

INDEX

LEE COUNTY HB 215-Treasurer's salary ________________________________219, 223, 309, 313, 345, 631

LEESBURG HB 216-Street closing authorized ------------------------------175, 183, 326, 334, 405

LIBERTY COUNTY
HB 28-Compensation of clerk of superior court and of sheriff ------------------------------------------177, 181, 309, 311, 339, 393
HR 119-Law books to; a resolution ------------------------------------392, 398, 499, 512 HB 31-0rdinary's compensation ______________________________178, 181, 309, 311, 339 HB 27-Tax commissioner --------------------------------------------177, 181, 309, 311, 339

LIBERTY SUPERIOR COURT HB 28-Compensation of clerk _________________________177, 181, 309, 311, 339, 393

LICENSES. See aliens; Architects; Fishing; Hunting; Malt Beverages; Midwives; Motor Vehicles; Structural Pest Control Act; Surveyors.

LILBURN HB 341-Charter

-------------------------------------------------------301, 307, 330, 336, 410

LIMITED-ACCESS HIGHWAYS. See Highways.

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS HB 459-Act of 1949 amended _____________________________________ 525, 526, 540, 545, 673

LIVESTOCK HB 392-Act of 1953 amended ____ ----------------------------- 220, 225, 446, 454, 498

LOANS. See Banks.
HB !51-Industrial Loan Act __________322, 324, 370, 448, 522, 615, 627, 630, 635, 690, 691

LOBBYING SB 3-Registration for _____________________ 37, 99, 115, 119, 120, 121, 122, 130

LOCAL GOVERNMENT IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION HB 481-In counties of 300,000 or more ____________________390, 395, 445, 455, 509

LONG COUNTY HB 514-Commissioner's compensation ______________________417, 419, 558, 633, 644

INDEX

745

LOWNDES COUNTY
HB 483-Commissioners (compensation and expenses); county administrator ------------------------------------390, 395, 528, 530, 560

LUMPKIN COUNTY HB 469-Commissioner _ ... ______ ---------------------------------- 388, 394, 445, 453, 507

LYONS CITY COURT HB 211-To create __

--------------------------------------- --------------------------------174, 183

Me
McCAYSVILLE HB 431-Salaries; audits ----------------------------------------------354, 359, 494, 496, 559

McDONOUGH HB 512-Candidacy for mayor or councilman ___________________.435, 442, 538, 561

McDUFFIE COUNTY
HR 66-Board of education; proposed amendment to the Constitution ------------------------------------------391, 397, 496, 498, 587
HB 233-Commissioners --------------------------------------------------177, 184, 309, 313, 345
McRAE
HB 359-Telephone system --------------------------------------------269, 276, 446, 454, 499
M
MACON
HB 372-Appropriations to libraries and night schools ----------------------------------------------------270, 277, 326, 337, 414
HB 564--Board of tax appeals -------------------------------------.486, 490, 539, 549, 650 HB 558-Pension system -----------------------------------------------.486, 489, 538, 549, 648 HB 371-Street closing and conveyance ratified ______270, 277, 326, 337, 414 HB 370-Street closings ratified ________________________________270, 276, 326, 337, 414 HB 563-Voting machines ------------------------------------------..486, 490, 539, 549, 650 HB 373-Water and sewer systems -----------------------------270, 277, 326, 337, 414

MACON TELEGRAPH HR 98-Commend -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------179, 188
MADISON COUNTY HB 83-Tax commissioner's compensation ______________107, 111, 227, 230, 252
MAGNOLIA STATE PARK SR 37-License to Federal Government ratified; a resolution________ 273, 630

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MALT BEVERAGES
HB 171-Domestic wines; taxation ____________________________322, 324, 422, 528, 670 SB 102-License and excise taxes ---------------------273, 310, 311, 348, 365 HB 551-Manufacture, license --------------------436, 444, 538, 548, 634, 681 SB 83-Minors; employment, sale of _________________________ -------222, 251, 315 SB 116-Minors; employment, sale of ----------------305, 330, 364, 381, 400

MARIETTA HB 516-Election of mayor and council; police ........435, 442, 528, 530, 561

MARION COUNTY HR 30-Law books to ordinary; a resolution __________144, 147, 226, 233, 256

MARION SUPERIOR COURT HR 29-Law books to; a resolution . - ____________________ 143, 147, 226, 233, 256

MEDCINE
HB 352-Aliens, practice by (temporary licenses) ____483, 488, 536, 544, 669 HB 307-Non-profit Medical Service Act
amended ________________________ ---- _______________208, 212, 328, 335, 385, 429

MEMORIALS. See Stone Mountain.

MERIWETHER COUNTY

HR 53-Law books to ordinary; a resolution ____ .....144, 147, 226, 233, 257

HB 485-Treasurer's salary -----------

__________ 390, 396, 444, 453, 509

MICROFILM RECORDS. See Ordinaries.

MIDWAY HB 30-Charter

.. ------ - - - -- - ___65, 68, 101, 102, 119, 128, 136, 179

MIDWIVES HB 55-Licensing ----- ------------- ------ ---------- __________ 159, 163, 226, 229, 298

MILITARY FORCES REORGANIZATION ACT

MILITIA, STATE. See Militia Forces Reorganization Act.

MILLEDGEVILLE STATE HOSPITAL
HR 132-Committee to study laws as to commitment and release of patients; a resolution -----------------------------------------633, 690
HR 97-Separation of veterans from other patients; a resolution ____239, 247 SB 93-Superintendent furnish certificate
of sanity -------------------------------------------------- .....271, 363, 366, 431

INDEX

747

HB 449-Trial for restoration and releue; Code 85-286, 85-28'1 amended ----------------488, 488, 589, 545, 681

MILLED COUNTY
HB 81-Commissioners; election, meetings, compensation, purchase& -----------97, 101, 148, 151, 169
HB 75-Voting machines ------------------------------------------97, 101, 148, 150, 167

MILLICAN, SENATOR Nominated for President Protempore -------------------------------- 7

MINIMUM FOUNDATION. See Education.

MINORS. See Juvenile Courts; Year's Support. SB 81-Gifts of securities to minors ---------222, 828, 882, 882, 899, 694

MITCHELL COUNTY HB 472-Commissioners' compensation ______________________ 388, 394, 558, 633, 642

MONROE HB 19-Corporate limits extended -------------65, 68, 101, 102, 118
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SR 34-Law books to superior court; a resolution ------------------------------241, 828, 888, 876, 400, 538

MORROW
HB 349-Zoning, mayor and council, licenses, registration of voters, tax rate, mayor's court, streets, sidewalks, etc. --------------269, 275, 826, BB'l, 411, 632
SB SO-Motor fuels; disposition of tax :funds ________________222, 815, 381, 449

MOTOR VEHICLES. See Insurance.
SB 17-Dual wheels; equipment for ------------------ ----------"'39, 132 HB 223-Driver's license, expiration and
:renewal --------------------------------------268, 274, 831, 471, 631, 692 SB 95-Gasoline refund ---------------------------------------------272, 32'l SB 74-Liabilit.v insurance; municipal
corporations ------------------180, 227, 229, 263, 2'19, 684 SB 103-Liabilit.v of owner for negligent
injuries --------- -------------------------------273, 314, 363, 439, 469, 694 SB 7-Licenae plates designate county ______38, 248, 248, 298, 310 HB 2-License plates, issuance in
counties ----------------------64, 67, 114, 117, 197, 234, 303 SB 84-License plate&; amateur radio operators ____140, 278, 180, 316 HB 170-License tag applications ------------------------108, 113, 327, 334, 383, 436 HR 151-Licence tags; use :for :five years ---------------'18, 430

748

INDEX

SB 6-Lieense tags (tags for different

classes of vehicles) ''""-- -~-----JlR, 111i, 243, 1148, 2911, 310, 615

SB 87-List of Owners ----"- ----"-----~-------~-145, 243, 248, 295, 310

SB 106-Load limit; Code 68-405 amended ......303, 328, 332, 379, 399, 629

BB 1148-Motor bus license fees; Code

911-11902 amended ------- -----------------------174, 185, 243, 250, 1183

SB 18-Mufflers; equipped with ----------------------------------------------------------------- 40

BB BB

67-Parking 70-Lieense

polnatheisg;hpwraeyfisx-e-s--__-_-_-__-_-__-_-s-a--,--3-2-4-,-5-4-0--, -5-4-4-,166804,,

164, 688,

143 696

BB 221-Motor Fuel Tax Act amended

(Code 91-1407, refunds) ---~---------------438, 440, 517, 529, 606

SB 9-Nonresident motorists, venue

of actions ----------------------------------38, 55, 56, 63, 66, 615, 622

BB 395-0peration without owner's permission

misdemeanor --------------------------------------------'i25, 516, 541, 546, 686 BB 326-Registration; Code 68-205 amended ____________________478, 527, 529, 672

SR 24--Traffic safety campaigns, citizens commended;

a resolution ------------------------------161, 179, 209, 179

MOUNT VERNON BB 163-Mayor and council, elections______________________109, 113, 149, 152, 172

MUNICIPAL CORPOBATIONS. See Names of cities.
SB 118-Bome Rule; certain municipalities ......--823, 399, 401, 427, 432 BR 117-Bome rule study committee; a resolution ------6'11, 681, 688, 694 SB 74-Insurance to cover injuries by
motor vehicles _____ ------------------- -------- 180, 126, 129, 263, 279, 684 SB 69-Self-government of municipalities __145, 188, 243, 295, 300, 310 SB 34-Tax collection; Code 92-4101-92-4104 amended
(not applicable to City of Atlanta) _ _46, 115, 116, 214, 221, 889 SB 66-Urban Redevelopment
Act -------------------------------- ______ 145, 214, 226, 236, 240, 265, 616, 618 BB 886--Zoning and planning ordinances;
Act of 1946 amended --------------------------168, 175, 316, 338, 410

MUSCOGEE COUNTY
BB 247-Commissioners (quorum; warrants, checks, etc.) -------------------------------174, 185, 128, 232, 254
BR 77-Bomestead exemption; proposed amendment to the Constitution ---------------------- ----------391, 398, 496, 498, 592
BB 249-Pension system amended --------------175, 185, 218, 231, 255 BB 243-Sewerage system --------------------176, 184, 218, 232, 254 BB 246--Street improvements -----------------------------------1'15, 185, 228, 232, 254

MUSEUM
BB 408-State Museum of Science and Industry established ---------------------- 825, 370, 473

INDEX

749

N
NATUROPATHIC PRACTICE LAW SB 64-Amendment ------------------------------------131, 226, 229, 265, 295, 497, 561

NARCOTICS (Uniform Narcotics Act) HB 242-Regulate sales --------------------------------------------------------------------239, 242, 328
NEWTON COUNTY HB 569-Commissioner's salary ____________________________487, 491, 535, 549, 659, 696 HB 570-Treasurer's salary -------------------------------.487, 491, 535, 550, 660, 695

NOLAN, J. C.
HR Ill-Compensation to J. C. Nolan for damage to automobile -----------------------------------.477, 480, 540, 551, 657

NON-PROFIT MEDICAL SERVICE ACT HB 307-Amendments --------------------------------------------208, 212, 328, 335, 385, 429

NON-RESIDENTS SB 9-Venue of actions, non-resident motorists ----------------------------------------------------38, 55, 56, 63, 66, 615, 622
0
OGLETHORPE, TOWN OF SB 120-Clerk and Treasurer --------------------------------------356, 399, 401, 427, 432

OIL WELLS
HR 57-Payment for first commercial well; proposed amendment to the constitution __________.436, 444, 516, 538, 599, 603

OLD AGE ASSISTANCE ACT SB 49-Parents; support by children ----------------------------------------------------68, 244

OPTOMETRY HB 140-Practice of __________160, 164, 226, 231, 263, 318, 327, 432, 465, 631

ORDINARIES. See Names of Counties.
SB 52-Citation, service by publication, Code 24-2115 --------------------------------------------66, 113, 116, 216, 221, 630
SB 54-Jurisdiction over misdemeanor cases ------------------------------------------- 67 HB 447-Microfilm records in counties of not
less than 62,000 ------------------------------------------------351, 361, 445, 457, 506 HB 280-Retirement system amended ------------------------388, 393, 448, 453, 599

750

INDEX

OSTEOPATHY SB 33-Practice of -----------------------------------------------------------------------.46, 213, 218

OVERBY, SENATOR HOWARD Election and Seating ________________ -------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 7
p

PARKER-WHITE MOTOR COMPANY HR 25-Compensation for damage to automobile; a resolution -----------------------------------------------------.476, 479, 540, 550, 651
PARKS SR 5-Chatuge Lake Park; a resolution --------------------------------------41, 115, 116, 139, 144, 534, 617 SR 17-Lake Lanier State Park; a resolution . ---------------------------------------------51, 115, 117, 140, 615, 623 SR 37-Magnolia State Park; license to Federal Government ratified; a resolution --------------------------------------- 273, 630 HR 169-Pat Griffin Memorial State Park; a resolution proposing establishment --------------------------------526, 527, 553, 634, 673
PAROLE
HB 520-Revocation -------------------------------------------------------.436, 442, 495, 497, 601
PAT GRIFFIN MEMORIAL STATE PARK HR 169-A resolution proposing establishment ________526, 527, 553, 634, 673
PAULDING COUNTY HR 89-Law books to ordinary; a resolution __________________ 270, 277, 514, 535

PAUPER'S AFFIDAVITS HB 362-Authorized in trial courts ____________________352, 357, 515, 542, 546, 681

PEACE OFFICERS ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND
HB 531-Investments ----------------------------------------------------.478, 479, 537, 548, 680
PENSIONS. See Firearms; Ordinaries; Policemen; and names of counties and cities. SB 15-Firemen in certain cities ______________ 39, 69, 70, 94, 98, 179, 204, 279 SB. 11-Pension system members police department certain cities ----------------------------------39, 69, 70, 92, 98, 178, 202, 279 SB 12-Pension system in cities of more than 150,000; amendments --------------------------------------------- 39, 69, 70, 93, 98, 161, 279 HR 218-Pension systems study committee; a resolution ------------------------ 677

INDEX

751

SB 14-Widows of policemen in certain cities ----------------------------------39, 69, 70, 93, 98, 179, 203, 279

PERRY HB 356-Salaries of mayor and councilmen __________ .269, 276, 326, 337, 412

PEST CONTROL. See Structural Pest Control Act.
PHARMACY HB 352-Aliens; practice by (temporary Iicenses) ____483, 488, 536, 544, 669
PIEDMONT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SB 47-Solicitor-general's compensation ______________55, 92, 92, 103, 109, 389

PIERCE COUNTY
HB 507-Commissioners; compensation and expenses ---------------------------------------------------.417, 419, 445, 457, 512
SB 115-Commissioners, compensation and expenses, clerk ----------------------------------------305, 329, 333, 375, 400, 534
PIKE COUNTY HB 524-Salary of commissioners' clerk ___________________417, 419, 542, 547, 645

PLANNING. See Names of counties and cities.

PLANNING. See Municipal Corporations.

PLUMBING
HB 527-Regulations in counties of 60,000 to 62,000 ------------------------------------------------------.417, 535, 548, 646
HB 497-Regulations in counties of 135,000 to 150,000 ---------------------------------------------------396, 444, 455, 512

POLICEMEN SB 14-Police pensions in cities of 150,000 or more ___________________________39, 69, 70, 93, 98, 179, 203, 279

PORTS AUTHORITY. See Georgia Ports Authority.

POULTRY HB 195-Disposal of dead ---------------------------------------------161, 165, 226, 231, 470
POWERS OF SALE HB 106-General provisions ------------------------------------------301, 306, 449, 450, 518

752

INDEX

PRICE, MR. AND MRS. T. P.
HR 114-Compensation for injuries; a resolution ----------------------------- ______________________.477, 480, 540, 551, 658

PRINCIPAL AND AGENT SB 53-Agent's liability to third parties; Code 4-410 amended _____________________________67, 217, 226, 235, 240, 693

PRISONS HR 103-Increase of prison population, commission to study ___________ 209, 214

PROBATION SENTENCES
HB 117-Revocation and modification; Code 27-2705 amended _________________________129, 132, 226, 230, 318, 630

PROGRAMS STUDY COMMITTEE
SR 19-State Programs Study Committee established ------------------------- ______________ 67, 114, 117, 137, 144, 239, 365

PROPERTY, PUBLIC. See Public Buildings and Property.

PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY HB 9-Grand Jury Inspection; Code 59-319 amended _______ ______________

______________ 87, 90, 148, 150, 216

PUBLIC HEALTH CENTERS HB 7-Grants to hospitals and public health centers ____437, 440, 544, 667
PUBLIC ROADS. See Highways.
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF HB 404--Uniform division _______________ 353, 358, 447, 454, 495, 517, 615, 627, 632, 667

PUBLIC SCHOOLS. See Education.

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SB 119-Railroad Employees

-------------------------------------------- 324

PUBLIC WELFARE
SB 50-Disabled persons; support --------------------------------------------------------- 60, 244 SR 40-Investigate Department of ______ ----------------------------------------- __ 305, 495 SR 54-Committee to study State Hospital ------------------------------------------- __ 689

INDEX

753

Q
QUAILS HR 221-Shipment of quails to President Eisenhower authorized____690, 697

QUILLIAN, JOE
Oath to Senators --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
R
RECORDING
HB !56-Photographic recording in counties of not less than 31,000 ------------------------------------------------- _____160, 164, 329, 334
HB 122-Records of property instruments in counties of 55,000 to 62,000; Code 24-2715 amended ____________________176, 181, 363, 366, 403

REGISTRATION. See Elections.
REIDSVILLE
HB 473-City Court ------------------------------------------------------- ___________435, 442, 554 SB 12-Pension system in cities of more than
150,000; amendments ------------------------------39, 69, 70, 93, 98, 161, 279 HB 181-Superior Court Judge Act amended _________ .. 207, 211, 228, 231, 262

RELIGIOUS GROUPS. See Taxation.

RETARDED CHILDREN SR 50-Committee to Study ---------------------------------------- _______________ ------------ 522
RETIREMENT. See Firemen; Ordinaries; Policemen; and names of cities and counties.

REVENUE COMMISSIONER
HB 460-Eligibility for elective and appointive offices ---------------------------------------------------------------438, 441, 543, 546, 668

RICHMOND COUNTY
HB 556-Board of education; compensation of members _----------------------------------------------- ________ 483, 489, 633,648
HR 82-Construction of streets; proposed amendment to the Constitution --------------------------------392, 398, 496, 498, 595, 597
HB 330-County physician (Tenure Act amended) ____220, 225, 329, 336, 409 HB 161-Department of health ----------------------------------267, 274, 362, 367, 404

RINCON HB 289-Corporate limits ________ -----------------------------------207, 211, 244, 251, 285

754

INDEX

RIVERDALE HB 228-Streets and sidewalks, zoning ______________________176, 184, 243, 250, 282

ROADS. See Highways.
ROADS, PUBLIC. See Highways.
ROCKDALE COUNTY HB 454--Commissioner's salary ------------------------------------388, 394, 475, 633, 641 HB 455-Compensation of sheriff, ordinary, clerk of superior court, and deputies ________________388, 394, 552, 633, 635, 642, 671, 674, 694

ROCKDALE SUPERIOR COURT
HB 455-Compensation of clerk --------------------- ________388, 394, 552, 633, 635, 642, 671, 674, 694

ROME
HB 384--Corporate limits ----------------------------------------------353, 357, 446, 451, 500 HB 577-Pension system ------------------------------------------------484, 491, 538, 550, 662

ROSWELL
HB 367-Create new charter ----------------------------------------352, 357, 399, 401, 426 HB 224--Corporate limits ------------------------------------176, 183, 309, 313, 346, 385 HB 198-Rural Roads Authority Act ------------------------143, 146, 187, 236, 271

RULES SR

!-Adopted ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9, 10

RUSSELL, ROBERT L. SR 18-Condolence to family ___ --------------------------------------------------------53, 56, 59
s
ST. MARYS HB 23-Corporate limits --------------------------------------------------65, 68, 101, 102, 118

SALES TAX. See Taxation.

SAVANNAH
HB 97-City manager ------ -----------------------------------------108, 112, 149, 151, 170 SB 28-Civil service system
amended ----------------------------------..41, 69, 70, 94, 98, 208, 287-292, 365 SB 45-Elections, registration of voters ________51, 69, 71, 95, 98, 208, 279 HB 264--Industrial and water supply
commission -------------------------------------- __ _____________178, 186, 244, 251, 285 SB 72-Pension system __ --------------------------- ____ 180, 243, 248, 280, 310, 533

INDEX

755

SAVANNAH, MUNICIPAL COURT OF HB 320-Sheriff and deputies, service, peace and good behavior warrants -------------------------------.220, 225, 363, 368, 409
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION HB 317-Act of 1952 amended ---------------------------------- 220, 224, 326, 336, 409
SAVANNAH DISTRICT AUTHORITY SB 62-Establishing Act -----------------------------------130, 166, 188, 209, 271, 365
SAVANNAH METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION SB 90-Establishing Act -----------------------------------241, 314, 329, 338, 365, 485
SCHOOLS. See Education.
SCREVEN COUNTY HB 22-0rdinary's compensation _______________________________106, 110, 133, 134, 154

SECRETARY OF STATE SB 39-Commissioner of Securities ---------------------------- .....50, 115, 116, 347
SECURITIES. See Minors.
SEEING EYE DOGS. See Blind persons.
SENTENCES. See Probation Sentences. HR 213-Instructions as to effect of escape or attempt to escape; a resolution ------------------- __________________________633, 690 HB 520-Parole; revocation -----------------------------------------436, 442, 495, 497, 601
SERVICE. See Ordinaries.
SESSOMS, FRANK S. HR 158-Frank S. Sessoms Memorial Highway designated; a resolution ---------------------------------------------.417, 420, 535, 537, 552, 686

SHEATS, MILDRED P.
HR 161-Reversion of lands granted to Georgia Commission on Alcoholism -------------------- __ 526, 527, 553, 634, 686

SHERIFFS. See Names of counties. HB 121-Fees; Code 24-2823 amended ________________________322, 324, 449, 600, 696

SHRIMP. See Game and Fish Commission.

756

INDEX

SLATON Gov. John M. Slaton; condolence to family --------- _____________ 37, 42, 45
SLUM CLEARANCE SB 66-Urban Redevelopment AcL145, 214, 226, 236, 240, 265, 616, 618
SMALL LOANS HB 151-lndustrial Loan Act ..............322, 324, 370, 448, 522, 615, 627, 630, 635, 690, 691

SMYRNA
HB 528--Corporate limits ............................................435, 443, 528, 530, 562 HB 134--Eminent domain .............................................108, 112, 149, 152, 172 HB 132-Qualifications of mayor and councilmen......108, 112, 149, 152, 171 HB 427-Tax rate ............................................................354, 359, 446, 456, 502

SMITH, LAMONT

Appointed Assistant Secretary of Senate .. --------- _______

8

SMITH, MAITLAND
HR GO-Compensation for damage to automobile; a resolution -------------.477, 479, 540, 550, 653

SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE HB 52-Powers and duties ..........................................129, 131, 227, 229, 297

SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY SR 48-To commend------------------------------ 522
SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY HB 370-Land conveyance to, by City of Macon, ratified --------------------------------------270, 276, 326, 337, 414
SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION COMPACT HR 154--Delaware and Virginia as parties; a resolution ................323, 331

SPALDING COUNTY
HB 332-Board of Commissioners, expenses ____________ 221, 225, 364, 368, 410 HB 365-Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education;
elections ---------------------------------- ______ 269, 276, 423, 445, 460

SPIVEY, F. L.
HR 76-Compensation for damage to automobile; a resolution -------------------------------477, 480, 540, 551, 635

INDEX

757

STATE BAR. See Attorneys at Law.

STATE EMPLOYEES SB 121-Forty Hour Week------------------------------------------------------------------ 356 SR 44-Eight Hour Day-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 439
STATE FARM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SB 51-To create -------------------------------- ---------------. ------------------------------------------ 66
STATE HALL OF FAME SR 7-Rotunda of State Capitol designated as; a resolution ----------------------------------------------.42, 52, 107, 109, 130, 279
STATE HIGHWAY BOARD. See Highway Board.

STATE LITERATURE COMMISSION SB 70-Amend -----------------------------------------------------163, 228, 229, 263, 297, 310
STATE MILITIA HB 36-Military Forces Reorganization Act ____________86, 114, 117, 157, 179

STATE MUSEUM. See Museum.

STATE OFFICE BUILDING AUTHORITY HB 350-Confederate Soldiers' Home property; bond limit --------------------------------------------------------322, 325, 447, 454, 673
STATE WAREHOUSE ACT. See Warehouses.

STEWART, GEORGE D. Appointed Secretary of Senate _______ -------------------------------------------------- -------------- 8
STONE MOUNTAIN HR 35-Acquisition by State for memorial; a resolution ____________________58, 59

STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL ACT HB 145-Create ---------------------------------------------------------------438, 440, 493, 496, 671

SUPERIOR COURTS. See Names of courts and circuits.
HB 199-Chaplain; Provision for _____ ---------------------------- ................482, 487, 556 HB 96-Compensation of judges; Act of 1953
amended -----------------------------------------------------------129, 131, 212, 213, 236 HB 11-Compensation of reporter in counties of
more than 450,000 ----------------------------------------------65, 68, 133, 134, 153 HB 275-Fees of clerks; Code 24-2727 amended ................301, 306, 423, 449, 472

m

INDEX

HR 13-Judges Emeritus ; powers and duties ; proposed amendment to the Constitution ____________________302, 308, 495, 497, 601
SB 37-Regulate procedure of ----------------------------50, 113, 116, 139, 142, 430

SUPERVISOR OF PURCHASES HB 461-Eligibility for elective and appointive offices; Code 40-1901 amended __________________________________438, 441, 543, 547, 668

SUPREME COURT HR 13-Justices emeritus; powers and duties; proposed amendment to the Constitution ____________________ 302, 308, 495, 497, 601
SUWANEE HB 379-Bonded indebtedness ------------------------------------388, 394, 446, 451, 499
SURVEYORS HB 177-Registration and license (proceedings to enforce Act) ------------------------------------------268, 274, 449, 453, 600, 605
SWAINSBORO HB 251-Registration of voters, elections __________________174, 185, 244, 250, 284

SYLVANIA
HB 21-Recorder's court --------------------------------------------------65, 68, 114, 117, 135
T
TALIAFERRO COUNTY HB 369-Compensation of chairman of commissioners --------------------------------------------------270, 276, 329, 337, 413 HR 112-Grant of easement to board of education ratified; a resolution -----------------------------------------------------.477, 480, 559, 633, 662
TALLAPOOSA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HB 428--Assistant solicitor-general ____________________________416, 418, 475, 495, 502

TALMADGE, GOVERNOR
Address ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16
TARIFF HR 186-Federal tariff policy; memorial to Congress; a resolution -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------525, 626 SR 45-Tariff legislation, memorial to Congress; a resolution -----------------------------------------------------------------------.439, 531, 534

INDEX

759

TAX RECEIVERS
HB 270-Commissions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------322, 325
TAXATION. See Income Tax.
HB 99-Banks and banking associations; Code 92-2406 amended ------------------------------------478, 529, 599, 617, 631
HB 465-Cigars and cigarettes ____________438, 441, 515, 537, 545, 664, 669, 670, 671, 674, 683, 692
HB 82-County tax levies _____ ------------------------------------- 97, 101, 148, 151, 169 HB 499-Dealers in gun shells ____________________________483, 489, 537, 544, 548, 687 HB 48-Exemption of religious groups, etc ____________ 206, 210, 245, 248, 297 HB 136-Homestead exemption; Code
92-233 amended ---------------------------------------------108, 113, 149, 152, 202 HB 416-Income tax; Code 92-3109 amended ____________354, 359, 448, 455, 521 HB 146-Intangible Property Tax Act
amended ----------------------------------------------------301, 306, 370, 494, 519, 631 HB 375-Intangible property tax; collection _____________352, 357, 448, 454, 666 HB 517-Intangible property tax; amended ______________478, 479, 494, 497, 606 HB 539-Intangible property tax; amended ----------------------------------------525, 527 HB 221-Motor Fuel Tax Act amended
(Code 92-1407, refunds) ________________________________438, 440, 527, 529, 606 HB 214--Sales Tax Act amended
(contractors) ________________________ 301, 306, 364, 367, 471, 534, 627, 630 HB 213-Sales and Use Tax, casual sales ____________________________350, 356, 494, 496 HB 137-Suspension of collection of ad valorem taxes; executive
order of December 7, 1954, ratified ____109, 113, 140, 149, 152, 202 HB 268-Tax refunds --------------------------------------------352, 356, 448, 453, 600, 606
TELFAIR COUNTY
HB, 267-Salary of. commissioner's clerk ____________________219, 223, 309, 313, 341 HB 358-Salary of tax commissioner's clerk ____________302, 307, 444, 451, 499

THOMAS COUNTY
SR 29-Law books to law library; a resolution ----------------------------------------------180, 328, 333, 376, 400, 533
THOMASTON
HR 140-Land conveyance to authorized; a resolution ---------------------- _______________________________485, 492, 538, 551, 682
HB 229-Mayor and councilmen; salaries __________________178, 184, 243, 250, 282

TIFTON ' HB 230-City commissioners ----------------------------------------176, 184, 326, 334, 406
TITLE. See Land.

TOBACCO. See Cigars and Cigarettes. $R; 25-Control of inferior grades on market __________________162, 179, 209, 279

760

INDEX

SB 32-Flue-cured leaf tobacco
sales -------------------------------------.46, 69, 71, 126, 158, 194, 209, 323, 372 SB 35-Warehouses --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46, 69

TRADE-MARKS SB 31-Injunction to protect _________________________________46, 56, 57, 215, 221, 629

TRAFFIC
SR 24-Safety campaigns, citizens commended ______________162, 179, 209, 279 HB 276-Multiple beam road lighting -----------------------------------------301, 306, 447 HB 188-Uniform Act Regulating Traffic amended (adoption by
cities and local authorities) ________________322, 324, 369, 399, 405, 436
TRAFFIC COURTS HB 15-In cities of 300,000 or more __________________________ 238, 242, 299, 363, 402

TRAPPING. See Game and Fish Commission.
TRASH. See Highways.
TRIALS HB 63-lmproper argument (reference to possibility of pardon, parole, etc.) ------------------------------------160, 163, 226, 230, 298
TROUP COUNTY HB 25-Compensation of clerk of superior court, sheriff, ordinary and tax commissioner and of their deputies and assistants --------------------------------------- 96, 100, 133, 134, 155, 420
TURNPIKE AUTHORITY HB 68-Act of 1953 repealed --------------------------------------107, 111, 308, 312, 347
u
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION. See Employment Security.
UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC HB 188-Amended (adoption by cities and local authorities) ---------------------------------322, 324, 369, 399, 405, 436
UNIFORM CRIMINAL EXTRADITION ACT SB 88-Amended; Code 44-303 repealed __________________241, 328, 382, 399, 694

UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT SR 16-Qualifications of jurists -----------------------------------------------------49, 56, 59

INDEX

761

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 68--Employment of aliens ----------------------------145, 278, 279, 347, 365, 694 SB 66-URBAN REDEVELOPMENT
ACT --------------------------------------145, 214, 226, 236, 240, 265, 616, 618
UTILITIES, PUBLIC SR 42-Investigate ------------------------- --------------------------------- __________________ 305, 514, 541
v
VALDOSTA
HB 266-Corporate limits ------------------------------------------- 174, 187, 326, 335, 461 HB 265-Taxation ____________________ ---------------------------------- 175, 186, 243, 251, 285

VALDOSTA, CITY COURT OF HB !57-Judge's salary ____ ---------------------------------------------109, 113, 149, 152, 172

VANDIVER, LIEUT. GOV. ELECT Oath of office and address ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Presented by Gov. Griffin ----------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- 7
VANN, CHIEF JOSEPH HR 190-Joseph Vann Highway designated; a resolution ______________486, 513

VETERANS
HR 147-Farm training programs; memorial to Congress; a resolution ------------------------------------ _______________ _486, 492, 537, 552, 686
HR 97-Separation of veterans from other patients at Milledgeville State Hospital; a resolution __________________________ 239, 247

VETERANS SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HB 463-Director's eligibility for elective and appointive offices -------------------------------------------.438, 441, 541, 545, 668
VITAL STATISTICS HB 315-Dead bodies -----------------------------------------------------------------------525, 526, 536
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION HR 188--Appropriations under George-Harden Act; a resolution _________ 525
VOTERS' REGISTRATION ACT SB 8--Change time of registration --------------------------------------38, 99, 115, 214 SB 20-Amended (restrictions on county registrars) -----------------------------------------------------.40, 56, 71, 89, 616, 619
VOTING MACHINES. See Elections.

762

INDEX

w
WADLEY HB 414--Elections, sewers and drainage ___________________354, 358, 446, 456, 502

WALTON, GEORGE SR 6-Bust in Georgia Hall of Fame; a resolution ---------------------------------------------_41, 115, 116, 140, 145, 533
WALTON COUNTY HB 560-Commissioners; purchases, contracts, etc. -------------------- _______________________________486, 490, 535, 549, 649

WARE COUNTY HB 476-Waycross and Ware County Development Authority ------------------------- ______ ------------- ______389, 395, 446, 457, 508
WAREHOUSES HB 66-Act of 1953 amended (fees, receipts) _______ 160, 163, 225, 230, 302

WARNER ROBINS
HB 59-Corporate limits, mayor and council, wards, elections, ad valorem tax, budgets, health, parks ________________129, 131, 166, 189

WARREN COUNTY
SB 63-Commissioner's clerk ----------------------------131, 227, 228, 251, 278, 351
WARRENTON
HB 244--Cemetery tax ----------------------------------------------------177, 184, 243, 250, 283 HB 479-City limits ------------------------------------------------------389, 395, 446, 457, 509 SB 97-Corporate limits ----------------------------------------------272, 326, 332, 399, 533 HB 258-Marshal ------------------------------------------------------------177, 186, 244, 251, 284
WASHINGTON COUNTY HB 382-Commissioners' compensation ______________________302, 307, 445, 456, 500 HB 380-County council --------------------------------------------------302, 307, 445, 457, 499 HB 257-Tax commissioners ----------------------------------------219, 223, 364, 367, 406

WASHINGTON SUPERIOR COURT HB 381-Terms ---------------------------------------- ______________________302, 307, 363, 368, 460

WATER LAW REVISION COMMISSION HR 131-A resolution --------------------------------------------351, 361, 529, 530, 601, 696

INDEX

763

WATERS, REV. JAMES W. Invocation for inauguration -------------------------- _________ ------- ------------- --------- 15
WAYCROSS HB 386-Corporate limits ---------------------------- _______________ 353, 357, 446, 454, 500 HB 217-Taxation ---------- -------------------------------------------------175, 183, 326, 334, 405 HB 476-Waycross and Ware County Development Authority ----------------------------------------------------------389, 395, 446, 457, 508
WAYCROSS JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SB 105-Solicitor-general's salary ____________________303, 330, 363, 377, 399, 533 HB 506-Solicitor-general's salary -------------------------------------.417, 418, 476, 512
WAYNE COUNTY HB 301-Compensation of sheriff, ordinary, clerk of superior court and of tax commissioner ______________________220, 224, 309, 313, 341

WAYNE SUPERIOR COURT HB 301-Clerk's compensation -------------------------- __________ 220, 224, 309, 313, 341

WELLS HB 241-Abandoned; provide fences --------- --- ___________________________ 219, 223, 449

WESTERN AND ATLANTIC RAILROAD
HR 170-Intervention by Public Service Commission in Interstate Commerce Commission Finance Docket No. 18845; a resolution ----------------------------------------- __ .. ____ .... 486, 514

WESTERN AND ATLANTIC RAILROAD COMMITTEE SR 39-Services to; a resolution ____ ----------------------- ---------------- .. 316, 330, 351

WHEELER COUNTY
HR 32--Board of education; proposed amendment to the Constitution ------------ ..... ___________________391, 397, 496, 498, 577-581

WHITE COUNTY
HB 575-Commissioners; salary of chairman and of clerk --------------------------------484, 491, 556, 633, 661, 695

WHITE HOUSE OF AUGUSTA
HR 144--Acceptance as historical site; a resolution ------------------------- _____ ...

__________ ..485, 492, 539, 552, 662

764

INDEX

WHITFIELD COUNTY HB 207-Commissioner (candidacy) ____________________________161, 165, 309, 312, 340 HB 210-Tax commissioner --------------------------------------------161, 165, 309, 312, 340
WHITTAKER, GEORGE D. HR 88-Compensation to; a resolution ______________________477, 480, 540, 551, 657

WIELDING, JOHN A. SR 22-Compensation to -------------------------------------------------------------------------52. 110
WIGGINS, DARRELL HR 118-Compensation for damage to automobile; a resolution -----------------------------------------------_478, 481, 540, 551, 659
WILCOX COUNTY HB 288-Commissioners' compensation ______________________219, 224, 309, 313, 341

WILDLIFE. See Game and Fish Commission.

WILDLIFE EXPERIMENT STATION HR 120-Sale of land; a resolution --------------------------526, 527, 541, 551, 666

WILLS HB

41-Probate in solemn form; Code 113-607 amended --------------------------------- .106, 110, 226, 229, 264, 302

WILLIAMS, T.V. SR 15-Finance Committee ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49

WINTERVILLE HB 435-Charter --------------------------------------------------------------355, 360, 446, 452, 504

WITNESSES HB 401-Fees; Code 38-1501 amended ----------------------353, 358, 449, 454, 559

WOODRUFF, RON. J. W., SR. HR 122-Commended for services to State; a resolution ____________________239, 247

WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
SB 43-Amendments (Code 114-404-114-406, 114-413, 114-501) ----------------------------51, 227, 228, 257, 278, 351, 372
SR 33-Committee to study; a resolution ________________________233, 240, 485, 624

INDEX

765

y

YEAR'S SUPPORT
HB 109-Bar h;y remarriage or death of widow -------------------------------1B7, 893, 449, 450, 519, QO
HB 108-Bar h;y sale or conve;yance --------287, 393, 449, 450, 518 HB 112-Minor's right barred h;y marriage
or death ~---------43'1, 440, 516, 542, 546, 665, 685

z

ZONING. See Names of counties and cities.

INDEX

767

SR 37-License to Federal Government; Magnolia State Park ratified -------------------------------------------------273, 630
SR 38-Study Holding of Committee meetings ---------------------------------------- 273 SR 39-Services of W. and A. R. R. Committee ______________________316, 330, 351
SR 40-Investigate Welfare Department --------------------------------------------305, 495 SR 41-Cotton Acreage Allotments __ ---------------------------------------316, 330, 351 SR 42-lnvestigate Utility Companies --------------------------------------305, 514, 541 SR 43-Committee to study Game and Fish Commission ---------------------- 324 SR 44-State employees work eight hour day ---------------------------------------- 439 SR 45-Tariff Legislation, memorial to Congress ___________________.439, 531, 534
SR 46--Committee to study Insurance --------------------------------------------------- 521 SR 47-Commend Bill Drafting Unit --------------------------------------- _........ 521 SR 48-Thank Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company________ 522 SR 49-Stay Over Resolution ______ ______ _______________ ... _________________ .. _______ 522
SR 50-Committee to study Retarded children ---------------------------- __ .. 522 SR 51-Investigate Loan companies _____ _______________ __________ ________ _________ _ 597
SR 52-Governor Marvin Griffin invited to address Senate ________ 626 SR 53-Georgia Accrediting Commission; attendance __________________ 689 SR 54-Public Welfare Committee; State Hospital --------------- _________ ... 689

768

INDEX

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE SENATE

PART III

JSR 1-Hon. W. A. Blasingame elected to Highway Board ------------------ 62

HR !-Organization of House --------------------------------------------------------------------9, 10 HR 2-Notify Governor House has organized ----------------------------------------9, 10 HR 5-Canvassing of Election Returns ------------------------------------------------11, 12 HR 6-lnauguration Committee --------------------------------------------------------------11, 12 HR 7-Escort Governor Marvin Griffin to inauguration ________________11, 13

HR 8-Joint Session ---------------------------------------------------------------------------12, 13, 15 HR 12-Garden Clubs of State commended -----------------------------------------__45, 45 HR 13-Judges Emeritus, powers and duties ________302, 308, 495, 497, 601
HR 20-Land in Dawson County; authorized Governor

to sell -----------------------------------------------------------------161, 165, 227, 233, 320 HR 21-Bibb County; Police civil service

system ------------------------------------------------------391, 397, 495, 497, 562-577 HR 22-Highway Board, election of successor to Jim L. Gillis ___________52, 52

HR 23-Memorializing Congress for consideration of state schools____ 89, 90

HR 24-Atkinson County, refunding bonds ------------------------391, 397, 495, 497 HR 25-Compensation to Parker White
Motor Company ----------------------- ____________________ 476, 479, 540, 550, 651 HR 26-Law books to Dougherty Superior Court __143, 147, 226, 233, 256 HR 27-Law books to Ordinary of Dougherty
County _____ --------------------------------- _________ ________143, 147, 226, 233, 256
HR 28-Ashburn; Tax for promotion of industries ______________ ------------------------- ______ 391, 397, 495, 497, 583
HR 29-Law books to Marion Superior Court __________ 143, 147, 226, 233, 256
HR 30-Law books to Ordinary of Marion County __144, 147, 226, 233, 256 HR 31-Memoralizing Congress for consideration of State Schools __89, 90 HR 32-Wheeler County Board of Education __391, 397, 496, 498, 577-581 HR 33--Joint Session to hear message from Governor Griffin ____58, 59, 75 HR 35-Stone Mountain; acquisition by State for Memorial ___________58, 59

HR 36-Separation of races in Federal armed forces ----------------- _________ 97
HR 37-Reversion of certain Forestry Commission land to Gair Woodlands Corporation ________________________161, 165, 363, 369, 401

HR 38-Bolden S. Cobb Bridge;

designated -------------------------------------.476, 479, 535, 537, 550, 672, 695 HR 39-Compensation to Oliver B. Humphrey for
damages to automobile --------------------- 477, 479, 540, 550, 651, 683 HR 42-Hon. Alben W. Barkley invited to address joint session _______ 66, 66 HR 48-Bust of Stonewall Jackson in Hall of Fame,

New York City _____ ----------------------------------------------------------------------89, 90 HR 49-Cumberland Island, name portion of in Hon. of
Governor Marvin Griffin ------------------ ___________ ----------------------- _...89, 90 HR 51-Law books to Ordinary of
Clinch County ______ _________ ______________ ____ _ 66, 144, 147, 226, 233, 257

HR 52-Compensation to Paul Fouts for

damages to barn ______________

66, 477, 479, 540, 550, 653

HR 53-Law books to Ordinary of

Meriwether County ______

144, 147, 226, 233, 257

HR 54-Gordon County; Governor to sell lands in_

_______ 161, 166, 310

HR 57-Payments for first commercial

oil well _____________ ________

___ 436, 444, 516, 538, 599, 603

HR 59-National Junior Chamber of Commerce, commend ____________ 98, 99

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HR GO-Compensation to Maitland Smith for

damages to auto-------------------------------------------- 477, 479, 540, 550, 653 HR 61-Effingham County Board of Education ...391, 397, 496, 498, 585

HR 66-McDuffie County Board of Education ______391, 397, 496, 498, 587

HR 70-Chatham County; streets, sidewalks, etc...397, 496, 498, 581-583

HR 73-Compensation to Orner E. Craven for damages to automobile __________________________________.477, 480, 540, 550, 654

HR 76-Compensation to F. L. Spivey for damages to automobile ________

HR 77-Muscogee County; homestead exemption ....391, 398, 496, 498, 592 HR 78-Dougherty County; fire protection ____________ 392, 398, 496, 498, 593 HR 79-Hon. Robert Tyre Jones, Jr., commended ___________________________144, 162

HR 81-Compensation to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harold Hill for injuries _____________ ----------------------- ________________.477, 480, 540, 551, 655

HR 82-Richmond County; construction

of streets ------------------------------------------392, 398, 496, 498, 595-597 HR 86-Land conveyance to City of

Hazlehurst authorized ____________ -------------- ... 270, 277, 313, 348

HR 87-Back salary to Trooper Dessie Griffin ______477, 480, 540, 551, 656

HR 88-Compensation to George D. Whitaker ________477, 480, 540, 551, 657

HR 89..!..Law books to Ordinary of Paulding County ...... 270, 277, 514, 535

HR 93-Law books to Ordinary of Haralson County ______________ ............................. 270, 277, 328, 338, 401

HR 96-Law books to Haralson County Superior Court --- ____________________________________ 270, 277, 328, 338, 402

HR 97-Separation of Veterans from other patients at Milledgeville State Hospital; committee to study _. ___________239, 247

HR 98-Macon Telegraph, commend -----------------------------------------------------179, 188 HR 102-Compensation Bills in General Assembly, study
between sessions, State Claims Advisory Board __________________209, 233

HR 103-lncrease of Prison population, commission to study _______ 209, 214

HR 106-Fulton Delegation and Mayor Hartsfield, thank for entertainment ___________________________ -------------- _______ __

____ .209, 214

HR 111-Compensation to J. C. Nolan for damages

to automobile ------ ____ . ------------------------------ .477, 480, 540, 551, 657 HR 112-Grant of easement to Taliaferro County Board of

Education ratified ---- ..... -----------------------..477, 480, 559, 633, 662 HR 114-Compensation to Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Price
for injuries ------------------- ______________________________ 477, 480, 540, 551, 658

HR 115-Sympathy to family of Hon. E. M. Davis ---------------- _________ 216, 217 HR liS-Compensation to Darrell Wiggins for damages

to auto ______________ ... ________ -----------------------------.478, 481, 540, 551, 659

HR 119-Law books to Liberty Superior Court ............... 392, 398, 499, 512

HR 120-Sale of land in Terrell and Dougherty

Counties ----- ..... ____ ..... ______________ ........... 526, 527, 541, 551, 666

HR 122-Hon. J. W. Woodruff, Sr., commended __________________ .. ___ 239, 247

HR 127-Law books to Early County ___ --------- _______.484, 492, 539, 551, 662

HR 131-Georgia Water Revision Commission _351, 361, 529, 530, 601, 696

HR 132-Committee to study laws as to commitment and release

of insane persons _________ .... ______________________ ..... ____ .

633, 690

HR 135-Amendment; memorial to Congress .. ....

__ 392

HR 137-Law books to Lanier Superior Court ______ ... 392, 398, 449, 451, 513

HR 138-Law books to Ordinary of Lanier County .. 392, 398, 449, 451, 513

HR 139-Law books to Ordinary of Appling County ------------ _____________ . __________ 392, 398, 449, 451, 513

HR 140-Land conveyance to City of Thomaston

authorized --------------------- _____________________ ...... .485, 492, 538, 551, 682

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HR 144-"White House of Augusta" ____________________.485, 492, 539, 552, 662 HR 147-Veterans Farm Training programs;
memorial to Congress ___________________________________.486, 492, 537, 552, 686 HR 151-License Tags, Five and Four year issues ______________________________418, 420 HR 153-Commend Hon. E. L. Forrester ------------------------------------------------323, 331 HR 154-Southern Regional Education Compact;
Delaware and West Virginia as parties --------------------- __________323, 331 HR 158-Frank S. Sessoms Memorial Highway
designated ------------------------------ _______________.417, 420, 535, 537, 552, 686 HR 160-Insurance on automobile
furnished Governor ______ ____ _________________________.418, 420, 536, 552, 669
HR 161-Land conveyance to M. P. Sheats ________________526, 527, 553, 634, 686 HR 169-Pat Griffin Memorial State Park;
proposed in Brooks County ____________________________526, 527, 553, 634, 673
HR 170-Intervention of Public Service Commission in Interstate Commerce Commission Finance
Docket No. 18845 ---------------------------------------------------------------------__486, 514 HR 171-Land conveyance in Forsyth & Dawson
Counties ------------------------------------------------------------526, 527, 553, 634, 684 HR 172-Law books to Johnson County
Superior Court --------------------- __________________________484, 492, 539, 552, 663
HR 175-Bricker Amendment; support of ---------------------------------------------- _____ 392 HR 177-Sale of Buildings to City of Brunswick _____ 485, 592, 544, 552, 663 HR 182-Law Books to Barrow Superior Court _______ _484, 492, 539, 552, 663 HR 183-Atlanta & Fulton County;
committee to investigate schools _____ .484, 492, 539, 552, 660, 696 HR 186--Federal Tariff Policy; memorial to Congress ______________________ 525, 626 HR 187-Major General George G. Finch commended _----------------------525, 626 HR 188-George-Barden Act; appropriations for ________________________________ 525 HR 190-Joseph Vann Highway ______ _ _________________________________________486, 513 HR 205-Compensation to Sheriff and Clerk of Baldwin County _________ 616 HR 209-Hon. Ed W. Hiles; appreciation for flowers _______________________616, 626 HR 213-Instructions to be given in pronouncing sentence as
effect of escape or attempt to escape _______________________________ 633, 690 HR 217-Home Rule Study Committee ____ ____________________ 671, 681, 688, 694 HR 218-Pension Systems, study committee _____________________________________ 677 HR 221-Shipment of Quail to President Eisenhower authorized ____690, 697 HR 223-Committee to notify Governor adjournment sine die ---------------- 699