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. 6 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955 7 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 8 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955 9 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, 10 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1955 11 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. 12 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1955 13 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 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 14 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1955 15 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. 16 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1955 17 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 18 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 l 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. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1955 19 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 20 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. l 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. f ---o--- 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. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1955 21 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, 22 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, parents, teachers and others to insure consummation of an even greater program of education for students in Georgia schools and colleges. -o--- 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. ---0--- 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. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1955 23 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. -o-- 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. 24 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. -o-- 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. ---o-- 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. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1955 25 I will cooperate with veterans and other patriotic groups to make sure at all times there is no Communist infiltration in Georgia. ---0--- 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. 26 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1955 27 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 28 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. 'l'UESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1955 29 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. 30 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1955 81 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 32 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1955 98 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 34 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1955 35 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 36 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1955 37 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 38 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1955 39 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- 40 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1955 41 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. 42 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1955 43 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. 44 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1955 45 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: 46 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1955 47 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. 48 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1955 49 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 50 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1955 51 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: Your Committee on Halls and Rooms has had under consideration the follow- 52 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1955 53 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 54 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1955 55 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- 56 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1955 57 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. 58 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1955 59 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. 60 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1955 61 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: 62 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1955 63 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. 64 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1955 65 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: 66 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1955 67 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. 68 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1955 69 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. 70 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1955 71 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 72 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1955 73 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. Honorable T. V. Williams, of the County of Coffee, as State Rev- 74 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1955 75 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. 76 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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- THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1955 77 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. 78 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1955 79 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. 80 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1955 81 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. This balanced condition of State finances in the past fiscal year led us 82 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1955 83 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: 84 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. I should like to make it perfectly clear to everyone that as governor I THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1955 85 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. 86 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1955 87 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. 88 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1955 89 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: 90 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1955 91 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. 92 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1955 93 The report 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. 94 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1955 95 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. 96 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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- MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955 97 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 98 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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- MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955 99 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. 100 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955 101 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. 102 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 : MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955 103 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 )4 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955 105 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. lOG JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1955 107 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 108 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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- TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1955 109 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. 110 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1955 111 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, 112 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1955 113 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. 114 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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- TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1955 115 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 116 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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- TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1955 117 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. 118 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The report 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. TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1955 119 The report 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; JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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- TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1955 121 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. 122 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1955 123 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 124 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 . 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 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 565 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 566 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. (i) The County Commissioners shall provide adequate facilities and THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 567 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. 568 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. Part 8. METHODS OF FILLING VACANCIES. Vacancies in the classified service shall be filled either by :regular THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 569 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 570 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 571 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. 572 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 573 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. 574 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 575 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 576 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 577 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 678 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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." THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 579 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: 580 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 581 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, 582 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 THURSDA~FEBRUARY1~19~ 583 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. 584 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 585 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 586 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 587 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, 588 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 589 "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 690 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 591 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. 592 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 593 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, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 595 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- 596 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 597 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 598 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 599 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. 600 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 601 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: 602 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 603 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 604 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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." THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 605 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. GOG JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 607 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. 608 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 609 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 610 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 611 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 612 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 613 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 614 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 615 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. 616 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 617 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: 618 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 619 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. 620 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 621 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 622 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 623 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 624 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 625 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. 626 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 627 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: 628 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 62S 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 630 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 631 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. 632 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 633 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 634 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 635 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. 636 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 637 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 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 639 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 640 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 641 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. 642 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 643 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. 644 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 645 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. 646 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 647 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: 648 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, "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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 649 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. 650 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 651 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. 652 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 653 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. 654 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 655 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. 656 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 657 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. 658 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 659 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: 660 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 661 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. 662 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 663 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. 664 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 665 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. 666 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 667 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. 668 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 669 The report 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. 670 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The report 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." FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 671 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. 672 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 673 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: 674 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 675 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 676 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, "(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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 677 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: 678 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 679 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: 680 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 681 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. 682 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 683 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. 684 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 685 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. 686 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 687 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. 688 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 689 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. 690 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 691 "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 692 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 693 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. 694 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 695 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. 696 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 697 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. 698 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. SB 106. JOURNAL OF THE SEN ATE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 699 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, 630 704 INDEX 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 INDEX 705 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, 255 706 I NDE X 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 707 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, 646 708 INDEX 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 709 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, 409 710 INDEX 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 INDEX 711 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, 631 712 INDEX 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 INDEX 713 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, 414 714 INDEX 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, 233 716 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 719 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 721 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 I NDEX 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 INDEX 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, 415 734 INDEX 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 INDEX 735 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 736 INDEX 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, 75 738 INDEX 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, INDEX 739 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, 644 740 INDEX 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, 369 742 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, 630 746 INDEX 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 INDEX 769 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, 682 770 INDEX 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