Journal of the Senate of the State of Georgia at the regular session, commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 8th, 1962 and adjourned February 16, 1962

JOURNAL
OF THE
SENATE
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
AT
THE REGULAR SESSION
Commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 8th, 1962 and adjourned February 16, 1962
1962 LONGING & PORTER, INC.
HAPEVILLE, GA.

OFFICERS
OF THE
STATE SENATE
1962
PRESIDENT GARLAND T. B YRD ..____.___._..__.._.___.. Lieutenant Governor
TAYLOR COUNTY
CARL E. SANDERS......._._.........____._.... ......... President Pro Tern
RICHMOND COUNTY
GEORGE D. STEWART..._-_....___-._.._..._.____._.___Secretary
FULTON COUNTY
LAMONT SMITH .._.__.____._.__..______.-_._______.___ABsistant Secretary
TATTNALL COUNTY
LOUISE JONES ................................. .Reading Clerk
DEKALB COUNTY
ANN DUNCAN-....-.....__......-____._..__.__.._.....Calendar Clerk
FULTON COUNTY
REBECCA CAUSEY....-.....-.___...________._.....Jounial Clerk
DOUGLAS COUNTY
KELLEY QUILLIAN...............__.__.._________........... Messenger
BARROW COUNTY
HENRY CASTLEMAN......._.._____________...__Doorkeeper
FULTON COUNTY

SENATE JOURNAL

REGULAR SESSION
Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 8, 1962.
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.
Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the chaplain, Rev. J. Frank Coyle, pastor Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church, Gainesville Mill, Gainesville, Georgia.

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

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Claxton Conger Dailey Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green Harden Harrington

Ingram Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby

Owens Perry Persons Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House to wit:

HR 308. By Mr. Twitty of Mitchell:
A resolution to notify the Senate that the House has convened and is now ready for the transaction of business.

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HR 309. By Mr. Twitty of Mitchell:
A resolution by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, that a committee of eleven, seven from the House to be named by the Speaker, and four from the Senate to be named by the President, be appointed to notify His Excellency, the Governor, that the General Assembly has convened in regular Session and is now ready for the transaction of business.

The Speaker named on the part of the House: Messrs. Abney of Walker, Thornton of Bibb, Mullis of Bleckley, Scarborough of Crawford, Sangster of Dooly, Killian of Glynn, and Brantley of Candler.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 89. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A resolution to notify the House that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.

SR 90. By Senator Knox of the 54th: A resolution adopting the rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.

HR 309. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A resolution to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a committee on the part of the Senate the following:
Senators Persons of the 22nd, Blalock of the 36th, Mathews of the 48th and Perry of the 49th.
The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:
SB 166. By Senator Grayson of the 1st: A bill to amend the Georgia Retailer's and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act; by providing for exemption from the tax provisions of said act, capital expenditures of industry and businesses; providing for exemption of drugs, medicines and hospital supplies; and providing for

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exemption of farm and agricultural equipment; repealing all laws and conflicts herewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

SR 87. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for four year terms for members of the State Senate; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 88. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for four year staggered terms for members of the State Senate; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 91. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for limitations on the issuance of bonds of State Public Authorities; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 89. Respectfully submitted, Waters of 41st District, Chairman.

The following bill was read the second time:

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SB 165. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Rural Roads Authority Act", approved February 8, 1955, (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 124), so as to provide that roads constructed pursuant to the provisions of said Act shall be maintained by the State instead of the counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock tomorrow, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 11:00 o'clock tomorrow.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1962 Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, January 9, 1962.
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.
Scripture reading and prayer was offered by Rev. Gordon H. Mann, Rector The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Covington, Georgia.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator Waters of the 41st 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 Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions.
The consent was granted.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House to wit:
HR 312. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell: A resolution calling a joint session of the House and Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; providing an escort, and for other purposes.

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The Speaker named on the part of the House: Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Phillips of Columbia, McCracken of Jefferson, Blalock of Clayton, Pannell of
Murray, Cox of Clarke and Scoggin of Floyd.

HR 313. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A resolution expressing appreciation to the Clarke County Delegation and the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 314. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Cox & Matthews of Clarke and many others:
A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of Honorable Paul Brown; and for other purposes.

HR 318. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A resolution relative to Honorable Harvey Jordan; and for other purposes.

HR 321. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A resolution calling a joint session of the House and Senate for the purpose of electing a member of the State Highway Board; and for other purposes.

HR 322. By Messrs. Cox of Clarke, Sangster of Dooly, and many others:
A resolution relating to the Chapel of All Faiths at Milledgeville State Hospital; and for other purposes.

HR 323. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Twitty of Mitchell, and many others:
A resolution commending Honorable George B. Hamilton; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 93. By Senator Knox of the 54th: A resolution providing for the appointment and per diem of Chaplains of the Senate; and for other purposes.
SR 94. By Sanders of the 18th; Staples of the 37th; Smalley of the 26th; Harrington of the 20th; Conger of the 8th; Knox of the 5th: A resolution congratulating Dr. C. L. Ayers; and for other purposes.

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HR 312. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A resolution calling a joint session of the House and Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor, providing for a Committee of Escort; and for other purposes.

The president has appointed as a committee of escort on the part of the Senate, Senators Staples of the 37th, Jackson of the 24th, Green of the 44th, Hart of the 53rd and Miller of the 40th.

HR 313. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A resolution expressing appreciation to the Clarke County Delegation and the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 314. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Cox and Matthews of Clarke and many others:
A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of Honorable Paul Brown; and for other purposes.

HR 318. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell: A resolution relative to Honorable Harvey Jordan; and for other purposes.
HR 321. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell: A resolution calling a joint session of the House and Senate for the purpose of electing a member of the State Highway Board; and for other purposes.
HR 323. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Twitty of Mitchell and many others: A resolution commending Honorable George B. Hamilton; and for other purposes.
SR 95. By Senator Knox of the 54th: A resolution relating to attaches and employees of the Senate; and for other purposes.
HR 322. By Messrs. Cox of Clarke, Sangster of Dooly, Pelham of Schley and others: A resolution relating to the Chapel of All Faiths at Milledgeville State Hospital; and for other purposes.

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Senators Grayson of the 1st and McKenzie of the 13th offered the following substitute:

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring, that the secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House be and they are authorized to receive and collect from the individual members of both Houses, voluntary contributions for the purpose of aiding the Governor in his efforts to establish a Chapel of All Faiths at Milledgeville.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 24, nays 5.

On the adoption of the resolution by substitute, the ayes were 30, nays 2, and the resolution was adopted.

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

SB 167. By Senator Claxton of the 21st:
A bill to amend the banking statutes of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

SB 168. By Senators McWhorter of the 34th, Miller of the 40th, Ingram of the 42nd and Mitchell of the 43rd:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An Act to govern the admission of students to the University of Georgia and all of its branches as to age; to declare exceptions thereto; to repeal conflicting laws;" and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SB 169. By Senator Jackson of the 24th: A bill authorizing the County Commissioners or other authorities in certain counties to create Emeritus Offices for retiring department heads of said county government; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
SB 170. By Senators Raynor of the 4th, Hart of the 53rd and Ponsell of the 5th: A bill to amend an Act providing for absentee voting by members of

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the military, as amended, so as to fix the date for holding political party primaries; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 92. By Senators Harrington of the 20th, McKenzie of the 13th, Johnson of the 46th, Green of the 44th, Jackson of the 24th and Mathews of the 48th: A resolution creating a committee to encourage the location of industry in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administative Affairs 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 89.
Respectfully submitted, Waters of the 41st District, Chairman.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:
SB 166. By Senator Grayson of the 1st: A bill to amend the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act; by providing for exemption from the tax provisions of said act, capital expenditures of industry and businesses; providing for exemption of drugs, medicines and hospital supplies; and providing for exemption of farm and agricultural equipment; repealing all laws and conflicts herewith; and for other purposes.
SR 87. By Senator Sanders of the 18th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for four year terms for members of the State Senate; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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SR 88. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for four year staggered terms for members of the State Senate; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 91. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for limitations on the issuance of bonds of State Public Authorities; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Senator Knox of the 64th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 11:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, January 10, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by Dr. Joe H. Miller, President, Truett McConnell College, Cleveland, Georgia.

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

Senator Smalley of the 26th asked unanimous consent that the Senate reconsider its action in the adoption of the following resolution of the Senate:

SR 93. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A resolution providing for the appointment and per diem of Chaplains of the Senate; and for other purposes.

Consent was granted and the resolution was reconsidered.
Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's proceeding had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.
Senator Smalley of the 26th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.
The consent was granted.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House to wit:

HB 250. By Messrs. Scoggin of Ployd, Ballard of Newton, Kidd of Baldwin and many others:
A bill to safeguard the public health and promote the public welfare by requiring a permit to operate, maintain, open or establish a pharmacy, etc.; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 96. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A resolution providing for the appointment and per diem of Chaplains of the Senate; and for other purposes.

SR 97. By Senators Smalley of the 26th, McWhorter of the 50th; Mathews of the 48th; Green of the 44th; Staples of the 37th; Sanders of the 18th; Harrington of the 20th:
A resolution to point out certain deficiencies in the architecture of the State Capitol, and particularly in the anteroom of the House Chamber thereof, and to offer condolences and helpful advice to the Senator from the 14th District.

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

SB 171. By Senators Knox of the 54th and Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to be entitled an act to provide for annual leave for members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety and the officers and agents of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SB 172. By Senators Knox of the 54th and Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, as amended, so as to provide for disability retirement for

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members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety and officers and agents of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 250. By Messrs. Scoggin of Floyd; Ballard of Newton; Kidd of Baldwin; and many others:
A bill to be entitled an act to be known as the "Georgia Permit Act"; to safeguard the public health and promote the public welfare; to require the obtaining of a permit to operate, maintain, open or establish a pharmacy, drug store establishment that manufactures, prepares, produces or packages drugs, medicines, toilet articles, cosmetics or dentifrices; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 167. By Senator Clayton of the 21st:
A bill to amend the banking statutes of this State; and for other purposes.

SB 168. By Senators McWhorter of the 34th, Miller of the 40th, Ingram of the 42nd and Mitchell of the 43rd:
A bill to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to govern the admission of students to the University of Georgia and all of its branches as to age; to declare exceptions thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 169. By Senator Jackson of the 24th:
A bill authorizing the County Commissioners or other authorities in certain counties to create Emeritus Offices for retiring department heads of said county government; and for other purposes.

SB 170. By Senators Raynor of the 4th, Hart of the 53rd and Ponsell of the 5th:
A bill to amend an Act providing for absentee voting by members of the military, as amended, so as to fix the date for holding political party primaries; and for other purposes.

SR 92. By Senators Harrington of the 20th, McKenzie of the 13th, Johnson of the 46th, Green of the 44th, Jackson of the 24th and Mathews of the 48th:

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A resolution creating a committee to encourage the location of industry in Georgia; and for other purposes.

Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the Senate recess until 8:00 o'clock tonight and at the conclusion of the joint session stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate recessed until 8:00 o'clock tonight.

The hour of convening the joint session having arrived, the president of the Senate, accompanied by the senators, appeared upon the floor of the House, and the joint session convened for the purpose of hearing a message from His Excellency, Governor S. Ernest Vandiver.

The president of the Senate called the joint session to order.
The secretary of the Senate read HE 312, providing for the joint session.
The following joint resolution was read and adopted:
JR 1-728. By Messrs. Newton of Colquitt, Black of Webster and Farmer of Heard:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, If it were not for the abundance and availability of members of the legal profession for service in the General Assembly of Georgia, the farmer of Georgia would be in the majority in this distinguished body; and
WHEREAS, the farm members of this deliberate body are grateful to the lawyers, bankers, merchants, educators and all other represented professions within this distinguished branch of Georgia's State Government for their outstanding support of legislative programs in the interest of Georgia farmers; and
WHEREAS, it is our definite belief and impression that all nonfarm members of this body, because of some defect in their otherwise outstanding mental ability, desire at some future date to retire and spend their declining years in comfort and ease on one of Georgia's farms; and
WHEREAS, we, the farm members of this distinguished body, desire to show appreciation as well as to give an idea of what abundant living

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is in store for them as they live their declining years in the woods and fields of rural Georgia.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that all members of this General Assembly, all State House officials, as well as members of the press, radio and television, are hereby invited to be the guests of the farm members of the Georgia Legislature on Sunday night, January 14, 1962, on the 14th floor of the Henry Grady, to partake of barbecued wild hog complete with trimming as well as to enjoy refreshment from the milkbar.

This invitation is extended for each Sunday night of this session with the reserved right to change the menu of succeeding Sunday nights from wild hog to some other product of Georgia's soil.

RECEPTION COMMITTEE
/s/ David L. Newton of Colquitt /s/ J. Lucius Black of Webster /s/ Hershel W. Farmer of Heard

Accompanied by the Committee of Escort and other distinguished guests, Governor Vandiver appeared upon the floor of the House.
Lieutenant Garland T. Byrd, in presenting Governor Vandiver, made the following introductory remarks:
The 1962 joint session of the Georgia General Assembly is now in session.
It is a distinct honor to present to you a man to whom history will be kind. He has developed solid programs to:
Rehabilitate the long neglected.
Preserve and expand public education.
Gain world-wide recognition for Georgia as a powerful economic entity.
And to elevate Georgia State Government to a high level of decency, honesty and unquestioned morality.
I present to you, His Excellency, S. Ernest Vandiver, Governor of Georgia.

Governor S. Ernest Vandiver delivered the following address:
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR BYRD, SPEAKER SMITH, GENTLEMEN OF THE SENATE, GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THAT GREAT BODY OF FOUR MIL-

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LION MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO GO TO MAKE UP GEORGIA'S CITIZENRY:

Tonight, it is with mixed emotions that I address you on this occasion . . . with sadness that, barring some unforeseen emergency, this is the last time this General Assembly and I shall be meeting
together . . .

. . . with happiness and satisfaction that we can look over the past three years with a deep sense of accomplishment.

As we look forward to another year of work together, we can take courage from the fact that most economic barometers in Georgia are moving upward.

Employment.

Incomes. Business.

Farm receipts.

Industrial Development.

Ten thousand new jobs.

Thirty million in added payrolls.

In 1961, over $128 million dollars invested in new plants.

Georgia stood near the top in a national survey as a potential site for new industry.

We have much to be thankful for.

THE STATE OF OUR GRAND OLD STATE OF GEORGIA IS EXCELLENT!

This evening I bring you good news !

Provided the economy continues its healthy improvement and provided we hold the line on revenue and expenditures, we will finance in full the Appropriation Act which you passed last year.

I have more good news for the taxpayers of Georgia: In 1959, I asked you for NO NEW OR ADDITIONAL TAXES !

In 1960, I asked you for NO NEW OR ADDITIONAL TAXES !

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In 1961, I asked you for NO NEW OR ADDITIONAL TAXES !

And, in this good year, 1962, I repeat that injunction NO NEW OR ADDITIONAL TAXES!

TAX HIKES REJECTED
There were some suggestions that it would be much easier for me to have asked you for an increase in the sales tax to four per cent and for other assorted massive tax increases on the people.
I rejected these suggestions for new taxes.
I rejected them because I was unwilling to saddle our people with additional burdensome and oppressive taxation.
Moreover, I was unwilling to spread an umbrella of new revenue over a State government that every citizen knew had grown top-heavy with waste.
Knowing this, the Vandiver Administration chose to do its work the hard way. We did it through economy, better enforcement of existing revenue laws and by a reemphasis in budgeting, away from pet projects benefitting the few, to the more essential state programs, affecting the welfare of all Georgia people.
My friends, time has proved the wisdom of our course.
I am proud of the fact
I know you are proud of the fact
THAT OF ALL THE FIFTY UNITED STATES IN THIS UNION, GEORGIA STANDS AS ONE OF ONLY FIVE, ON THE HONOR ROLL OF STATES, WHICH DID NOT RAISE A SINGLE TAX IN 1959, 1960, or in 1961!
My friends, you can go to the people on that record.

SERVICES EXPANDED
And, I say to you, we are doing MORE, in the way of financing new and expanded services, without new or additional taxes, than has been done ever heretofore, in any comparable period, with massive tax increases!
You can go to the people on that record, too.
The results are in
You can demonstrate to your constituents what can be accomplished through the application of simple business practices to state operations.

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ASSEMBLY THEME

Back in 1959, our theme was "Cleanup and Economy."

In 1960, "Reorganization and Progress."

In 1961, "Building and Expansion."

And in 1962, at this session our theme will be, "To restore for all time the great partnership between the Legislative and Executive Branches of the state government in the appropriation and expenditure of public tax funds."

POLICY PURSUED
If any one phrase or paragraph sums up the creed of the Vandiver Administration and the Legislatures which have been a part of it, those words are found at the beginning of our State Constitution:
"All government, of right originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole. Public officers are trustees and servants of the people, and at all times, amenable to them."

Two great challenges confronted us when we began our work in 1959
. . . fiscal bankruptcy, and
. . . federal encroachment.
That we have met and overcome both to a large extent attests the worth of the legislative and the executive working as full partners. Without your help, confidence, patience, support, and cooperation, we could not have done the job.
LOOK AT LEDGER
Now, let's look at the ledger.
Let's examine it in full view of those who pay the bills.
Let's look at it with the people.
The cold figures, themselves, tell an eloquent story.
The total state budget has been raised during the Vandiver Administration from $337 million dollars in fiscal '59 to $419 million dollars in fiscal '63.

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That is an $82-million-dollar increase.

All done without any new or additional taxes whatsoever!

The most significant fact of all is that while the overall budget has been raised $82 million dollars, operating functions within that budget, have been raised $89 million dollars.

How has this been done?

Through economies definite, traceable economies $3 million dollars annually.

Through purchasing savings competitive bidding, quantity buying and business management another clear-cut $3 million dollars annually.

That's money in the Georgia taxpayers' pockets.

Add to that, the benefits derived by shifting emphasis in the budget to first things, first $8 million dollars annually.

And add another $40 million dollars annually, directly attributable to improved enforcement in the State's revenue laws.

That totals in excess of $50 million dollars annually extra benefits from good management.

Over two hundred million dollars gained for the people in four years.

GREATEST INCREASE EVER
Now, what do all of these figures mean translated into terms of expanded departmental services?
Just this.
During the Vandiver years, we will have increased support for common school operations over $40 million dollars annually, the greatest increase in the State's history in a comparable period, all without new or additional taxes!
The same for the Teacher Retirement System, for University System operations, for Milledgeville State Hospital, for the Commerce Department, for the Corrections Department, when you include the amortization cost on the new prison facilities the greatest increases ever made in a comparable period !
Most impressive of all, when you review the increases made in the sixteen major operating functions of the state government in the Vandiver Administration, you will find they total $88,916,936.89 all made with not a dime in new taxes.

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Contrast that with $76% million in increases for comparable functions in the preceding four-year period with a $60-million-dollar tax increase.

In terms of services, we have bought $500 in teacher pay raises without new taxes.

We have bought similar increases in the University System pay scales, expanded services at Talmadge Hospital, financed operation of the Science Center and the new junior colleges.

We have bought a $200 increase and a 12-months annual salary for 5,000 Georgia School bus drivers without a. single new tax.

We have bought 2,800 new teachers, mid-term adjustments, inservice training grants, increased M & 0, increased capital outlay by $5,500,000 annually, matched new federal funds, launched educational TV and provided other increases all along the line without a dime in new or additional taxation.

Budget support for Highway Department operations will have been increased $16 million dollars in this administration without new taxes as compared to a $14-million-dollar increase in the preceding four-year period with taxes.

In the Health Department, a three million dollar greater increase without new taxes.

In the Agriculture Department operations this year, the greatest increase ever made in a single year.

For Ports development, over $4 million dollars in fiscal '61, over twice any amount previously provided in a single year for that purpose.

In the Welfare Department, a million and a half increase in this administration, which has made it possible for us to institute a seven million dollar per year Georgia program of medical and nursing home care for our needy aged I remind you without any new or additional taxes.

Four million dollars in additional support for Milledgeville State Hospital in raising the employee/patient ratio, by adding 575 new personnel, doubling the staff of physicians and improving rehabilitative care in all respects.

PUBLIC CONSCIENCE STIRRED
Here was an instance of the public conscience remembering the forgotten men and women. Here was an instance of the public conscience demanding that the rug be lifted, that complacency be swept away, so that finally the light of proper medical and psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation could shed its rays into the dark corners, that

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patients there could be restored to full health, happy and productive lives.

Down at Gracewood, the staff has been nearly doubled, new facilities for colored opened and other expansion is underway.

Then, we have more than doubled the program whereby some 1,800 citizens from 152 Georgia counties are receiving intensive mental health treatment.

Time does not permit me to go into greater detail about administrative services.

BUILDING PROGRAMS
But the whole story of the Vandiver Administration cannot be told without including its building programs, the greatest ever undertaken and budgeted by any administration in a comparable period.
Major building programs undertaken, authorized and budgeted during the Vandiver Administration total $854,000,000.00, as compared to $550 million in new building of all kinds undertaken in the preceding four-year period.
Here is the program:
New State school building for the 198 systems in the State embracing over 4,500 new classrooms, 175 new cafeterias, 100 new gyms, 12 new auditoriums, and other related facilities ________ $105,000,000.00
New Area Trade Schools in twenty Georgia communities, 20 for white and 10 for colored ....................^ 20,000,000.00
Educational TV facilities . ....-.._..._...... _...___............__.._...$ 623,000.00
University System dorm facilities for 4,000 students, the Coliseum, 105 apartments for married students, 86 new classrooms, 114 teaching laboratories, 121 research laboratories, faculty offices, an infirmary, three libraries, an agricultural research facility, food service facilities for 5,500 students, and many others______^$ 29,189,000.00
Seventy-six new hospital and medical facility projects all over Georgia _....._._.__.__.---..._._____.--.____..____-.._________.______$ 41,089,273.10
Highway construction, actual and anticipated, for the four-year period of the Vandiver Administration ______.$603,000,000.00
State Ports construction ....... __.._._..............-.-_.___..._......$ 16,500,000.00
Mental Health facilities at Milledgeville State Hospital, a 500-bed rehabilitation center, a 600-bed

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addition, a 100-bed staff dormitory, 24-unit staff apart ments and a centralized food preparation center; at Gracewood, a 300-bed Infirmary building and an out patient Rehabilitation and Evaluation Center; on the State's Briarcliff property in Atlanta, a Georgia Mental Health Center, all costing...----......-._..----......____,,_--______$ 16,000,000.00
Training Schools' Improvements_.______.--_.___--.._____$ 1,500,000.00
Parks; Expansion and Development----------_--_----$ 3,000,000.00
New Armories for 20 communities--_,,_____.--------______,,$ 3,000,000.00
New and expanded Correctional facilities.....--_.--.._$ 4,500,000.00
Stone Mountain Development _....----._.----_.....----_.$ 6,000,000.00
Farm Markets Expansion ................--........--.....-----..-.I 505,000.00
State Archives Building _________--.__..-------- ._--__$ 4,000,000.00

OTHER GAINS
Besides these constructive accomplishments, there have been the intangible gains which make for better government.
To cite just a few . . .
. . . implementing the Senate "Watchdog Committee" report in the early days of the administration . . .
. . . enacting a strict statute prohibiting conflicts of interest . . .
. . . instituting a state withholding system . . .
. . . earning interest on idle funds . . .
. . . creating a research agency for the Legislature . . .
. . . installing latest electronic machine records procedures in the larger departments . . .
. . . removing the constitutional prohibition against state-aid to municipalities . . .
. . . upholding the constitutional concept of freedom of the press and adopting an "open records" act . . .
. . . and, most important of all, restoring the confidence of the people of Georgia in their state government.

TASK AT HAND Now, my friends, we turn to the task at hand at this session.

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Putting the General Assembly back in the appropriating business.

This has been a concern of all of us over the past many months and years.

We were stymied at first by the highway allocations' amendment which has now been modified.

Our objectives all along have been substantially the same.

But, unfortunately, no one heretofore has come forward with a workable, overall plan.

The Economy and Reorganization Committee considered the matter.

So did the Senate and House Committees on Appropriations and Finance.

Everyone has contributed to an understanding of the problem.

COMMENDS PANNELL COMMITTEE
The joint Committee which you created at your last session has been working diligently under the leadership of Representative Charles Pannell.
I commend in the heartiest terms the contribution which that com mittee has made in its report to an understanding of what action we must take now to restore the voice of the people in the expenditure of their tax monies.
In light of the work of this committee, I am now ready to make specific recommendations to you.
In formulating them I went back to the State Constitution.
The separation of powers doctrine was my guidepost.
The Legislature must appropriate.
The Governor must execute.
And anything that detracts from that grand design of constitu tional protection militates against the public interest.
When in the past quarter of a century nearly one dollar out of every four has been spent by executive decree, I say to you that every last vestige of legislative discretion has been removed over state ex penditures and that the General Assembly has ceased to perform its function in the government.

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My experience as a department head for six years, as LieutenantGovernor and as Governor, has demonstrated to me that whatever waste there may have been in the past, 90 per cent was attributable to the lack of a strong budgeting system and legislative appropriations.

On departmental operations in the past, there has been no require ment, incentive or need to plan ahead -- to formulate a budget plan. We had to do so in this administration by force of circumstances, having to make every dollar do double duty. But under an arrange ment where the custom has been to dip into the till until the well runs dry, the inevitable result is periodic demands upon the General Assembly for higher and higher taxes.

In twenty-five years, Georgia has had only six appropriation bills.

We should have had a minimum of twelve.

It is utterly ridiculous when massive tax increases can be levied in one year and the State is broke in the next.

It is costly, indeed, when pressing State problems are glossed over and ignored year after year for lack of planning.

ONLY SOLUTION
What is the solution?
It is to put the General Assembly of Georgia back in business.
What are the stumbling blocks?
There are three, as I see them.
They are: (1) the crippling effects of the lame-duck, rotation system in the State Senate; and,
(2) the lack of continuity in House and Senate Committees, both of which, of course, address themselves exclusively to you.
The third stumbling block, which is a legitimate concern of the Executive Branch, is that of guaranteeing to the people the proper appropriation and expenditure of their public tax funds.
To that end, I join with your select committee, in recommending to you the following:
First, a constitutional amendment which would require, with no ifs, ands, or buts, a biennial appropriations bill; which would provide for a split session of the General Assembly in odd numbered years -- 15 days to organize and receive the budget and SO more days for an appropriating session in the Spring nearer the beginning of the ensuing

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fiscal year; an amendment which would limit appropriations to income and surplus; which would limit authority debt obligation to 15 per cent of the total budget and which would otherwise provide a system of appropriations control by the General Assembly.

Second, an act to establish a modern-day and universally-accepted, functioning Budget Bureau for Georgia with a qualified staff, evolving a continuing financial plan for capital and recurring expenditures, this plan and related data to be available at all times to the General Assembly, to the press, to the public, and to the Governor; and
Third, an amendment to the present General Appropriations' Act to provide funds for its operation.

Gentlemen, adoption of this program is the greatest protective legacy you could leave to your children and to future generations of Georgians.
By the re-assertion of your sovereign prerogatives over the public purse, you will bring responsibility, and accountability, to state fiscal administration.
As one who has served in the General Assembly, as presiding officer of the State Senate, I say to you with complete candor, that until and unless the Georgia General Assembly determines to be master in its own house, it cannot exercise, even to the slightest degree, its con stitutional responsibilities, nor can it supply those checks and balances vital to the life of the republic.
Gentlemen, the decision now is yours.
I am ready -- the people are ready -- to go the full way with you.
Indeed, Georgia's destiny is in your hands.

There are other considerations in which the Administration has deep interest.
One of these is bringing constitutional status to the State Com merce Board.
Such matters will be dealt with separately, and in detail, through special messages to you during the course of the session.
APPRECIATION TO PEOPLE
In closing, I want to thank the radio and TV people, and the news paper people of the State for their generous response every time I have called upon them to serve the public interest.

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And to the people of Georgia, I express my heartfelt love and affection, for their understanding, friendship and support given to me in hard days of trial and of pressure.

Three years ago when we began our work, we were confronted by overwhelming fiscal difficulties and an ever-widening educational crisis, both of which appeared impossible of satisfactory solution.

The cooperation which you and the preceding Legislature gave my administration saved Georgia people from oppressive tax increases and saved her children from the cesspools of ignorance, padlocked schools and colleges, and mob violence.

To the people of Georgia:

This is the record.

We are proud of it.

We stand upon it before that great body of God-loving, law-abid ing, honest, upright Georgia men, women and children, confident of their appraisal and confident of history's verdict.

Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the Joint Session be now dissolved, and the motion prevailed.

Under a previous motion, the Senate stood adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, January 11, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by Rev. Jon A. Pirtle, pastor, Peachtree Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.

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

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been examined and found correct.

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

Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.
The consent was granted.
The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 99. By Senator Hart of the 53rd: A resolution relating to inspection of the coastal facilities of the Game and Fish Commission; and for other purposes.
Senator Knox of the 54th asked unanimous consent that the following bill and resolutions be recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

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SB 83. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend code sections 34-2701, 34-2705, relating to the time and place of election of Justices of Peace and Con stables; and for other purposes.

SR 50. By Senators Jackson of the 24th and Brown of the 52nd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that there shall not be more than sixty-two Senatorial Districts and not more than one senator from each district; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 59. By Messrs. Morris and Branch of Tift:
A resolution authorizing the Regents of the University System of Georgia to convey certain lands to Tift County to be used as a site for a Georgia State Patrol Station; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Knox of the 54th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be recommitted to the Committee on Educational Matters:

HB 25. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin: A bill to be entitled an act to provide financial assistance for any school district wherein three per cent or more of the population is employed by the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.

Senator Knox of the 54th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be recommitted to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources:

SB 139. By Senators Johnson of the 46th and Raynor of the 4th:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act comprehensively and ex haustively superseding and revising the laws relating to the Game and Fish Commission and to game and fish, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 483), as amended, particularly by an act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 974), so as to change the fees for resident licenses for hunting and fishing, and to change the age limitations; to provide for funds to be retained by the Game and Fish Commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The consent was granted.

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

SB 173. By Senator Overby of 33rd:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 84-11, relating to Optometry, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

SB 174. By Senators Claxton of the 21st, Dews of the 9th, Staples of the 37th, Veazey of the 19th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 81-14, relating to Continuances, as amended, so as to provide for continuances in those situations where an attorney at law is employed in two or more cases which are set simultaneously; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 175. By Senator Long of the 3rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 59-101 relating to the appointment, num bering, qualifications, terms, and removal of jury commissioners, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 176. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an Act which authorized the acceptance and payment of cash bonds from persons charged with violation of traffic laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 177. By Senator Claxton of the 21st:
A bill to amend the banking statutes of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

SR 98. By Senator Veazey of the 19th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for one Senator from each County; to provide for the submis-

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sion of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SB 1. SR 9.
Respectfully submitted, Waters of the 41st District, Chairman.

The following bills were read the second time:

SB 171. By Senators Knox of the 54th and Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to be entitled an act to provide for annual leave for members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety and the officers and agents of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 172. By Senators Knox of the 54th and Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, as amended, so as to provide for disability retirement for members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety and officers and agents of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.

HB 250. By Messrs. Scoggin of Ployd; Ballard of Newton; Kidd of Baldwin; and many others:
A bill to be entitled as act to be known as the "Georgia Permit Act"; to safeguard the public health and promote the public welfare; to require the obtaining of a permit to operate, maintain, open or estab lish a pharmacy, drug store establishment that manufactures, prepares, produces or packages drugs, medicines, toilet articles, cosmetics or den tifrices; and for other purposes.

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Senator Knoxof the 54th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock Monday morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 11:00 o'clock Monday morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 15, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading was offered by Reverend George L. Zorn, pastor First Methodist Church, Tifton, Georgia.
Prayer was offered by Reverend E. Thomas Stroud, pastor Bloomfield Meth odist Church, Macon, Georgia.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.
Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested 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. Ellard the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House and Senate to wit:

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HB 151. By Mr. Walker of Lowndes:
A bill relating to applications for letters of administration so as to require that in all such applications the full name and legal residence of the deceased, the date of his death, etc., be listed; and for other purposes.

HB 257. By Mr. Pannell of Murray:
A bill repealing an act relating to publication of campaign expenses by candidates; and for other purposes.

HB 289. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill amending an act known as the "Juvenile Court Act"; and for other purposes.

HB 291. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb:
A bill relating to the punishment for certain election offenses; and for other purposes.

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

HR 337. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Bowen of Randolph, Wilkes of Cook and others:
A resolution commending Mr. Jim Andrews; and for other purposes.

SB 135. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:

A bill providing that the Attorney-General may designate the solicitor

general of any judicial circuit to represent such persons and the interest

of the State in such matters as referred to in preceding Acts; and for

other purposes.

:

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

HR 350. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution expressing appreciation to Honorable Ivan Alien, Jr., and the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

HR 351. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel: A resolution expressing appreciation to Honorable J. W. Hughes, Hon-

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orable R. W. Smith, and the Southeastern Stages Bus Company; and for other purposes.

HR 352. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution expressing appreciation to Major General George J. Hearn; and for other purposes.

HR 355. By Mr. Mixon of Irwin: A resolution to congratulate and honor Judge James Whitley; and for other purposes.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:

HR 350. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution expressing appreciation to Honorable Ivan Alien, Jr., and the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

HR 351. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution expressing appreciation to Honorable J. W. Hughes, Hon orable R. W. Smith, and the Southeastern Stages Bus Company; and for other purposes.

HR 352. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution expressing appreciation to Major General George J. Hearn; and for other purposes.

HR 355. By Mr. Mixon of Irwin:
A resolution to congratulate and honor Judge James Whitley; and for other purposes.

HR 337. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Bowen of Randolph, Wilkes of Cook and others:
A resolution commending Mr. Jim Andrews; and for other purposes.

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

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SB 178. By Senator McWhorter of the 50th:
A bill to amend Code Section 92-4901, relating to the duties of Tax Col lectors, so as to provide that the Tax Collector need not make rounds for the purpose of collecting taxes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 179. By Senator McWhorter of the 50th: A bill to amend Code Section 92-4611, relating to the duties of Tax Receivers, so as to provide that the Tax Receiver need not make rounds for the purpose of receiving tax returns; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 180. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to amend an act known as the "Statewide Probation Act", as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Penal and Correctional Affairs Committee.
SB 181. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to amend an act known as the "Statewide Probation Act," as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Director of Probation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Penal and Correctional Affairs Committee.
SB 182. By Senators Braly of the 38th and Ayers of the 31st: A bill relating to public health and welfare; to relieve from civil liability any person who renders emergency care at the scene of the emergency when such care or services are rendered without charge and in good faith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 183. By Senators Claxton of the 21st, Jones of the 23rd, Towson of the 16th, Gardner of the 47th, Jackson of the 24th: A bill to provide for a Georgia Police Academy; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
SB 184. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 151. By Mr. Walker of Lowndes:
A bill to amend an act relating to applications for letters of administra tion so as to require that in all such applications the full name and legal residence of the deceased, the date of his death, the names, ages, relationships and addresses of the surviving spouse and heirs at law of the deceased be listed; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 257. By Mr. Pannell of Murray:
A bill to repeal an act relating to publication of campaign expenses by candidates; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HB 289. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Juvenile Court Act"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 291. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the punishment for certain election offenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:
SB 173. By Senator Overby of 33rd: A bill to amend Code Chapter 84-11, relating to Optometry, as amended; and for other purposes.
SB 174. By Senators Claxton of the 21st, Dews of the 9th, Staples of the 37th, Veazey of the 19th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 81-14, relating to Continuances, as amended, so as to provide for continuances in those situations where an attorney at law is employed in two or more cases which are set simultaneously; and for other purposes.
SB 175. By Senator Long of the 3rd: A bill to amend Code Section 59-101 relating to the appointment, numbering, qualifications, terms, and removal of jury commissioners, as amended; and for other purposes.

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SB 176. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an Act which authorized the acceptance and payment of cash bonds from persons charged with violation of traffic laws; and for other purposes.

SB 177. By Senator Claxton of the 21st:
A bill to amend the banking statutes of this state; and for other purposes.

SR 98. By Senator Veazey of the 19th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to pro vide for one Senator from each county; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The following general bill, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage:

HB 290. By Messrs. Thornton and Phillips of Bibb: A bill to amend an act relating to liability of insurers for damages and attorneys' fees arising out of bad faith; and for other purposes.
Senator Whisnant of the 25th moved that HB 290 be postponed until January 17th.
On the motion to postpone, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the motion pre vailed.
The hour of 12:00 having arrived, under the provisions of HR 321, adopted by the House and Senate, 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 electing a member of the State Highway Board from the Southern State Highway District, was called to order by the president.

The secretary of the Senate read the resolution providing for the joint session.

The president announced that the General Assembly was now ready to receive nominations for a member of the State Highway Board of Georgia from the Southern State Highway District.

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Mr. Twitty of Mitchell placed in nomination the name of Honorable James L. Gillis.

Messrs. Lovett of Laurens, Hale of Dade, Parker of Appling and Senators Grayson of the 1st and Peterson of the 15th seconded the nomination of Honorable James L. Gillis.

Mr. Twitty of Mitchell moved that the nominations be closed, and the motion prevailed.

The following resolution was read:

HR 365. By Mr. Twitty of Mitchell:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to the election of a member of the State Highway Board from the Southern State Highway District; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA IN JOINT SESSION ASSEMBLED that Honorable James L. Gillis, Sr., of Treutlen County, is hereby elected and declared to be a member of the State Highway Board of Georgia from the Southern State High way District, to serve a full six year term, ending February 8, 1968.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be delivered to his Excellency the Governor, and to the Secretary of State, and said Honorable James L. Gillis, Sr., be commissioned as a member of the State Highway Board of Georgia from the Southern State High way District, for a full six year term, ending February 8, 1968.

Mr. Twitty of Mitchell asked unanimous consent that the Secretary be directed to cast the vote of the entire membership present of the General As sembly for the adoption of the resolution.

The unanimous consent was granted and the resolution was adopted.

The president declared that the Honorable James L. Gillis was elected as a member of the State Highway Board from the Southern State Highway District for a six year term.
The president appointed as a Committee to notify Honorable James L. Gillis of his election to the State Highway Board, the following members of the General Assembly:

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Representatives Twitty of Mitchell, Newton of Colquitt, Undercofler of Sumter and Stuckey of Dodge, and Senators Knox of the 54th, Perry of the 49th, Claxton of the 21st and Owens of the 32nd.

Mr. Twitty of Mitchell moved that the joint session be now dissolved, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the joint session dissolved and the senators returned to the Senate Chamber and resumed the regular order of business.

Senator Clary of the 29th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, January 16, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by Rev. Alien T. Newby, pastor First Methodist Church, Dahlonega, Georgia.

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

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been examined and found correct.

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

Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested 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. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate to wit:

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SB 7. By Senators Mitchell of the 43rd, Overby of the 33rd, and others:
A bill amending an act relating to the salaries of Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals and their officers and employees; and for other purposes.

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

HR 358. By Mr. Smith of Habersham: A resolution commending the Georgia Association of Broadcasters; and for other purposes.
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to wit:

HB 49. By Mr. Walker of Lowndes:
A bill relating to lease and administration of the estates, so as to make provisions relative to timber, oil, gas and mineral leases and contracts; and for other purposes.

HB 535. By Messrs. Andrews of Hall, Thornton of Bibb, and many others:
A bill amending an act reorganizing the State Department of Law and relating to the appointment of Assistant Attorneys-General; and for other purposes.

HB 62. By Messrs. Undercofler and Jones of Sumter:
A bill amending an act establishing a Minimum Foundation Program of Education; and for other purposes.

HB 154. By Messrs. McClelland and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill providing for appeals in civil cases without the necessity of moving for a new trial; and for other purposes.

HB 707. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill providing for the removal and storage at the owner's expense of unauthorized vehicles found in private parking areas; and for other purposes.

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HB 710. By Messrs. Bowen of Randolph, Smith of Grady and others:
A bill amending an act providing a contingent expense and travel allowance for court reporters; and for other purposes.

HB 715. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A bill repealing section 75-111 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, pertaining to the firm name of partnerships and of the use of the names of indi viduals not actually partners and provide certain penalties in connection therewith; and for other purposes.

Senator Staples of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on 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 175. Do Pass. SB 176. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Staples of 37th District, Chairman.

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

SB 185. By Senator Waters of the 41st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Pickens County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of said Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 186. By Senator Whisnant of the 25th:
A bill to provide for the holding of three terms of the Superior Court of Harris County; to prescribe the times for holding such terms; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 187. By Senator Veazey of the 19th:
A bill to amend an act creating and incorporating the City of Warrenton in lieu of the Town of Warrenton, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 188. By Senator Mitchell of the 43rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 34-3212 providing for a county unit voting basis in primary elections for Federal and State officers, as amended, so as to provide for a revision of apportionment of units among the counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SB 189. By Senators Sanders of the 18th and Knox of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Statewide Probation Act", as amended, so as to provide subsistence for each member of the State Board of Probation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

SB 190. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, and the several acts as amendatory; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 191. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A bill revising and consolidating the several acts relating to and in corporating the Town of Warshaw in Chatham County, and changing the name of said town to the Town of Thunderbolt, as amended, to enlarge the corporate limits of the Town of Thunderbolt, repeal all conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 192. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A bill to amend Code of Georgia of 1933 by providing for additional names to be furnished jury commissioners for the selection of additional jurors from a list of intangible taxpayers; repealing all laws in con flict herewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SR 100. By Senator Sanders of the 18th: A resolution to amend Constitution so as to create a new State Highway

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Board to be composed of a member from each Congressional District; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 101. By Senator Ponsell of the 5th: A resolution to amend the Constitution so as to provide that the City of Waycross may use the funds raised from the industrial levy in assisting, promoting and encouraging the location of industries in Ware County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
SR 102. By Senator Knox of the 54th: A resolution to create a committee to investigate the feasibility of creating a Georgia Housing Administration; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
SR 103. By Senator Grayson of the 1st: A resolution proposing to qualified voters of Chatham County an amend ment to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, providing for tax equalization in Chatham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HB 49. By Mr. Walker of Lowndes: A bill to amend an act relating to lease and administration of the estates, so as to make provisions relative to timber, oil, gas and mineral leases and contracts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.
HB 62. By Messrs. Undercofler and Jones of Sumter: A bill to amend an act establishing a Minimum Foundation Program of Education, so as to remove the provisions relating to the population of municipalities from the section prescribing the procedure for de termining the amount of funds needed by local units to pay teachers' salaries; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.
HB 154. By Messrs. McClelland and Brooks of Fulton: A bill to provide for appeals in civil cases without the necessity of moving for a new trial; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 535. By Messrs. Andrews of Hall, Thornton of Bibb, Odom of Dougherty and others:
A bill to amend an act reorganizing the State Department of Law and relating to the appointment of Assistant Attorneys-General; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 707. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to provide for the removal and storage at the owner's expense of unauthorized vehicles found in private parking areas; to provide a lien for the expense thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

HB 710. By Messrs. Bowen of Randolph, Smith of Grady and others:
A bill to amend an act providing a contingent expense and travel allowance for court reporters; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 715. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to repeal section 75-111 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 which pertains to the firm name of partnerships and of the use of the names of individuals not actually partners and provide certain penalties in connection therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry and Labor.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 178. By Senator McWhorter of the 50th:
A bill to amend Code Section 92-4901, relating to the duties of Tax Collectors, so as to provide that the Tax Collector need not make rounds for the purpose of collecting taxes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 179. By Senator McWhorter of the 50th:
A bill to amend Code Section 92-4611, relating to the duties of Tax Receivers, so as to provide that the Tax Receiver need not make rounds for the purpose of receiving tax returns; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 180. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Statewide Probation Act", as amended; and for other purposes.

SB 181. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to amend an act known as the "Statewide Probation Act," as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Director of Probation; and for other purposes.
SB 182. By Senators Braly of the 38th and Ayers of the 31st: A bill relating to public health and welfare; to relieve from civil liability any person who renders emergency care at the scene of the emergency when such care or services are rendered without charge and in good faith; and for other purposes.
SB 183. By Senators Claxton of the 21st, Jones of the 23rd, Towson of the 16th, Gardner of the 47th, Jackson of the 24th: A bill to provide for a Georgia Police Academy; and for other purposes.
SB 184. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, as amended; and for other purposes.

HB 151. By Mr. Walkers of Lowndes:
A bill to amend an act relating to applications for letters of admin istration so as to require that in all such applications the full name and legal residence of the deceased, the date of his death, the names, ages, relationships and addresses of the surviving spouse and heirs at law of the deceased be listed; and for other purposes.

HB 257. By Mr. Pannell of Murray:
A bill to repeal an act relating to publication of campaign expenses by candidates; and for other purposes.

HB 289. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Juvenile Court Act"; and for other purposes.

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HB 291. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the punishment for certain election offenses; and for other purposes.

Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 11:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia. Wednesday, January 17, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by Rev. Guy Hutcherson, pastor First Methodist Church, Moultrie, Georgia.

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

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been examined and found correct.

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

Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested 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. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to wit:

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HB 709. By Messrs. Twitty and Collins of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act creating a Small Claims Court in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 716. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Floyd:
A bill providing for the collection of costs for the performance of the official duties of Clerks of the Superior Courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 717. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar:
A bill to amend an act captioned "Barnesville Charter Amended", ex tending the corporate limits of the City of Barnesville to include therein a tract of land presently owned by said City; and for other purposes.

HB 720. By Messrs. Undercofler and Jones of Sumter:
A bill amending an act establishing the City Court of Americus, pro viding for a change in the salary of the Solicitor of the City Court of Americus; and for other purposes.

HB 721. By Messrs. Undercofler and Jones of Sumter:
A bill amending an act establishing the City Court of Americus, pro viding for a change in the salary of the Judge of the City Court of Americus; and for other purposes.

HB 722. By Mr. Bowen of Randolph:
A bill amending the Charter of Shellman, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 726. By Mr. Smith of Grady:
A bill amending an act creating a small claims court in certain counties in this State; and for other purposes.

HB 729. By Mr. Dorminy of Ben Hill:
A bill amending an act amending and revising the charter for the City of Fitzgerald; and for other purposes.

HB 733. By Messrs. Bozeman and Keyton of Thomas:
A bill amending an act creating a small claims court in certain counties in this State; and for other purposes.

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Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House to wit:

HB 742. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Douglas and others.
A bill to amend an act relating to the Budget Bureau, so as to create a new Budget Bureau; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 104. By Senator Knox of the 54th: Paying tribute to the Mayors and other municipal officials and em ployees; and for other purposes.
SR 105. By Senator Jackson of the 24th: Designed to institute a method of instruction for the youth of Georgia in the dogmas and tenets of Americanism and to develop intelligent and aggressive opposition to Communism and teach loyalty to our American political and economic system.
SR 106. By Senator Fitzpatrick of the 51st: Commending the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for presenting the "Seminar on American Strategy;" and for other purposes.
Senator Claxton of the 21st asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Government Operations and recommitted to the Committee on Banking and Finance:
SB 177. By Senator Claxton of the 21st: A bill to amend the banking statutes of this state; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and SB 177 was recommitted to the Committee on Banking and Finance.
The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

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SB 7. By Senators Mitchell of the 43rd, Overby of the 33rd and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the salaries of Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals and their officers and em ployees, approved March 7, 1957 (Ga. Law 1957, p. 205), so as to change the salaries of the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House offered the following amendments:
Mr. Busbee of Dougherty moved to amend SB 7 by striking the figures $25,000.00 wherever the same appears in said bill and by in serting in lieu thereof the figures $22,500.00.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 5, and the amend ment was adopted.
Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Busbee of Dougherty moved to amend SB 7 by adding in the title before the words, "to repeal the conflicting laws", the words, "to provide for a limitation on the amount of emeritus compenstation":
By adding a new section to be known as Section 4A to read as follows:
"Section 4A. No chief justice emeritus and no associate justice emeritus shall ever receive more than $12,000 per annum. No judge emeritus of the Court of Appeals shall ever receive more tharn $12,000 per annum."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 5, and the amendment was adopted.

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

SB 193. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend Code Ch. 84-1, as amended, relating to Joint Secre tary of State Examining Boards, so as to provide the venue of any action pertaining to, by or against members of any State Examining Board now in existence or hereafter created; that Joint Secretary shall not be considered member of any such Board in determining venue of such action; that no court have jurisdiction of action solely by virtue of Joint Secretary residing or maintaining residence within its juris diction; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

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SB 194. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A bill to create and organize Commissioners of Chatham County, who shall be ex-officio judges, to define their jurisdiction and duties; and the several acts amendatory thereof, authorizing the acquisition of lands for spoilage purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 709. By Messrs. Twitty and Collins of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act creating a Small Claims court in counties having a population of not less than 19,500 and not more than 19,700; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 716. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the collection of costs for the performance of the official duties of clerks of the Superior Courts in counties having a population of 65,000 to 72,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 717. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar:
A bill to amend an act captioned "Barnesville Charter Amended", so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Barnesville to include therein a tract of land presently owned by said City of Barnesville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 720. By Messrs. Undercofler and Jones of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Americus; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 721. By Messrs. Undercofler and Jones of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Americus, so as provide for a change in the salary of the judges of the City Court of Americus; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 722. By Mr. Bowen of Randolph:
A bill to amend the charter of Shellman, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 726. By Mr. Smith of Grady:
A bill to amend an act creating a Small Claims Court in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 729. By Mr. Dorminy of Ben Hill:
A bill to amend an act revising the charter for the City of Fitzgerald; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 733. By Messrs. Bozeman and Keyton of Thomas:
A bill to amend an act creating a small claims court in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 742. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer and others:
A bill to amend code chapter 40-4, relating to the Budget Bureau, so as to create a new Budget Bureau; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:
SB 185. By Senator Waters of the 41st: A bill to amend an act creating the Office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Pickens County, as amended, so as to change the com pensation of said Commissioner; and for other purposes.
SB 186. By Senator Whisnant of the 25th: A bill to provide for the holding of three terms of the Superior Court of Harris County; to prescribe the times for holding such terms; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 187. By Senator Veazey of the 19th:
A bill to amend an act creating and incorporating the City of Warrenton in lieu of the Town of Warrenton, as amended; and for other purposes.

SB 188. By Senator Mitchell of the 43rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 34-3212 providing for a county unit voting basis in primary elections for Federal and State officers, as amended, so as to provide for a revision of apportionment of units among the counties; and for other purposes.

SB 189. By Senators Sanders of the 18th and Knox of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Statewide Probation Act", as amended, so as to provide subsistence for each member of the State Board of Probation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 190. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, and the several acts as amendatory; and for other purposes.
SB 191. By Senator Grayson of the 1st: A bill revising and consolidating the several acts relating to and in corporating the Town of Warsaw in Chatham County, and changing the name of said town to the Town of Thunderbolt, as amended, to enlarge the corporate limits of the Town of Thunderbolt, repeal all conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 192. By Senator Grayson of the 1st: A bill to amend Code of Georgia of 1933 by providing for additional names to be furnished jury commissioners for the selection of additional jurors from a list of intangible taxpayers; repealing all laws in conflict herewith; and for other purposes.
SR 100. By Senator Sanders of the 18th: A resolution to amend the Constitution so as to create a new State Highway Board to be composed of a member from each Congressional District; and for other purposes.
SR 101. By Senator Ponsell of the 5th: A resolution to amend the Constitution so as to provide that the City of Waycross may use the funds raised from the industrial levy in

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assisting, promoting and encouraging the location of industries in Ware County; and for other purposes.

SR 102. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A resolution to create a committee to investigate the feasibility of creating a Georgia Housing Administration; and for other purposes.

SR 103. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A resolution proposing to qualified voters of Chatham County an amendment to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, providing for tax equalization in Chatham County; and for other purposes.

HB 49. By Mr. Walker of Lowndes:
A bill to amend an act relating to lease and administration of the estates, so as to make provisions relative to timber, oil, gas and mineral leases and contracts; and for other purposes.

HB 62. By Messrs. Undercofler and Jones of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act establishing a Minimum Foundation Program of Education, so as to remove the provisions relating to the population of municipalities from the section prescribing the procedure for de termining the amount of funds needed by local units to pay teachers' salaries; and for other purposes.

HB 154. By Messrs. McClelland and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to provide for appeals in civil cases without the necessity of moving for a new trial; and for other purposes.

HB 535. By Messrs. Andrews of Hall, Thornton of Bibb, Odom of Dougherty and others:
A bill to amend an act reorganizing the State Department of Law and relating to the appointment of Assistant Attorneys-General; and for other purposes.

HB 707. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to provide for the removal and storage at the owner's expense of unauthorized vehicles found in private parking areas; to provide a lien for the expense thereof; and for other purposes.

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HB 710. By Messrs. Bowen of Randolph, Smith of Grady and others:
A bill to amend an act providing a contingent expense and travel allowance for court reporters; and for other purposes.

HB 715. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to repeal section 75-111 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 which pertains to the firm name of partnerships and of the use of the names of individuals not actually partners and provide certain penalties in connection therewith; and for other purposes.

The following general bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 175. By Senator Long of the 3rd:
A bill to amend code section 59-101 relating to the appointment, num bering, qualifications, terms and removal of jury commissioners, as amended; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 2.

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

SB 176. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act which authorized the acceptance and payment of cash bonds from persons charged with violation of traffic laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 3.

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

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HB 290. By Messrs. Thornton and Phillips of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the liability of insurers for damages and attorney's fees arising out of bad faith, so as to provide for the fixing of attorney's fees by the trial jury; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 24, nays 18.

The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Senator Whisnant of the 25th gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider HB 290.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 trans mission to the House of Representatives:

SB 7.

Respectfully submitted, Waters of the 41st District, Chairman.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

HR 358. By Mr. Smith of Habersham:
A resolution commending the Georgia Association of Broadcasters; and for other purposes.

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Senator Grayson of the 1st moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, January 18, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by Rev. E. Thomas Stroud, pastor Bloomfield Methodist Church, Macon, Georgia.

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

Senator Whisnant of the 25th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday on the following bill of the House:

HB 290. By Messrs. Thornton and Phillips of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the liability of insurers for damages and attorney's fees arising out of bad faith, so as to provide for the fixing of attorney's fees by the trial jury; and for other purposes.

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 19, nays 9.

The motion prevailed and HB 290 was placed at the foot of the calendar.

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's proceed ings had been examined and found correct.

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

Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees.

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5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested 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. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to wit:
HB 727. By Messrs. Brooks of Pulton. Arnsdorff of Effingham, and many others: A bill amending Code Section 56-18, relating to "Nonprofit Medical Service Corporation", of the "Georgia Insurance Code"; and for other purposes.

HB 9. By Messrs. Killian of Glynn and Story of Gwinnett: A bill amending an act regulating the sale of fireworks, so as to remove certain exceptions to the provisions of said Act; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House to wit:

HR 390. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution paying tribute to the Mayors and other municipal officials and employees; and for other purposes.

HR 391. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution requesting the Board of Regents to renovate and construct certain buildings at the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 396. By Messrs. Strickland of Evans, Newton of Colquitt, and many others:
A resolution commending the Board of Regents of the State of Georgia relating to the Seminar on American Strategy, making recommendations to the Board of Regents; and for other purposes.

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HR 397. By Messrs. Vaughn of Rockdale, Mackay, Rutland and Howard of DeKalb:
A resolution relative to visiting Stone Mountain; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following resolution of the House to-wit:

HR 322. By Messrs. Cox of Clarke, Sangster of Dooly and many others:
A resolution relating to the Chapel of All Faiths at Milledgeville State Hospital, concerning contributions of members of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 111. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A resolution designating Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day; and for other purposes.

HR 390. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution paying tribute to the mayor and other municipal officials, and employees; and for other purposes.

HR 391. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution requesting the Board of Regents to renovate and construct certain buildings at the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 396. By Messrs. Strickland of Evans, Newton of Colquitt and others:
A resolution commending the Board of Regents of the State of Georgia relating to the Seminar on American Strategy, making recommendations to the Board of Regents; and for other purposes.

HR 397. By Messrs. Vaughn of Rockdale, Mackay, Rutland and Howard of DeKalb: A resolution relative to visiting Stone Mountain; and for other purposes.
Senator Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration 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 169. Do Pass.
SB 185. Do Pass.
SB 187. Do Pass.
SB 190. Do Pass.
SB 191. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Brown of 52nd District, Chairman.

Senator Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 170. Do Pass. SB 171. Do Pass. SR 101. Do Pass. SR 102. Do Pass. SR 103. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

Senator Claxton of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Govern ment Operations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Government Operations has had under consideration the

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following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 189. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Claxton of 21st District, Chairman.

Senator Jackson of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

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Your Committee on Industry and Labor 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 715. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackson of 24th District,
Chairman.

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

SB 195. By Senator McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a new Charter and Municipal Government for the Town of Decatur; creating an office of City Recorder; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 196. By Senator Braly of the 38th:
A bill to amend Title 114 of the Code of Georgia, relating to Workmen's Compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SB 197. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Flowery Branch; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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SB 198. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill authorizing the counties of this State to sell lost or abandoned personal property located within the county; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

SB 199. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend Section 29-301 of the Code, relating to covenants run ning with the land, so as to provide that covenants restricting lands to certain uses shall not run more than twenty (20) years in counties and municipalities which have a Planning Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

SB 200. By Senator Ponsell of the 5th:
A bill to amend an Act creating the State Highway Board, as amended, so as to create a new State Highway Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

SB 201. By Senators Mathews of the 48th, and McKenzie of the 13th, and others:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act," as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

SB 202. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an Act establishing an employees' retirement system, as amended, so as to modify means and procedure thereof for members to secure Social Security coverage; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

SB 203. By Senator Sanders of the 18th: A bill to provide that school bus drivers in the public schools of this State shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed school month of service; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.
SB 204. By Senator Ayers of the 31st: A bill to revise, supersede, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to

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public health, the Department of Public Health, the State Board of Health, county boards of health, sanitary districts, and district health commissioners.

SR 107. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution providing that the County School Superintendent of Laurens County shall be elected by the Board of Education of Laurens County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 108. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that mem bers of the Board of Education of Laurens County shall be elected by the people; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 109. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the City of Dublin and County of Laurens Development Authority; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 110. By Senators Claxton of the 21st and Jones of the 23rd, and others:
Amending a resolution creating the Government Operations Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 9. By Messrs. Killian of Glynn and Story of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act regulating the sale of fireworks, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 550) as amended by an act approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 732), so as to remove certain exceptions to the provisions of said Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 727. By Messrs. Brooks of Fulton, Arnsdorff of Effingham and many others: A bill to amend code section 56-18, relating to "Nonprofit Medical

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Services Corporation", of the "Georgia Insurance Code", approved March 8, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 289); and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 193. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend Code Ch. 84-1, as amended, relating to Joint Secretary of State Examining Boards, so as to provide the venue of any action pertaining to, by or against members of any State Examining Board now in existence or hereafter created; that Joint Secretary shall not be considered member of any such Board in determining venue of such action; that no court have jurisdiction of action solely by virtue of Joint Secretary residing or maintaining residence within its jurisdiction; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 194. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A bill to create and organize Commissioners of Chatham County, who shall be ex-officio judges, to define their jurisdiction and duties; and the several acts amendatory thereof, authorizing the acquisition of lands for spoilage purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 709. By Messrs. Twitty and Collins of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act creating a Small Claims Court in counties having a population of not less than 19,500 and not more than 19,700; and for other purposes.

HB 716. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Ployd:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the collection of costs for the performance of the official duties of clerks of the Superior Courts in counties having a. population of 65,000 to 72,000; and for other purposes.

HB 717. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar:
A bill to amend an act captioned "Barnesville Charter Amended", so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Barnesville to include therein a tract of land presently owned by said City of Barnesville; and for other purposes.

HB 720. By Messrs. Undercofler and Jones of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Americus; and for other purposes.

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HB 721. By Messrs. Undercofler and Jones of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Americus, so as to provide for a change in the salary of the judge of the City Court of Americus; and for other purposes.

HB 722. By Mr. Bowen of Randolph:
A bill to amend the charter of Shellman, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 726. By Mr. Smith of Grady:
A bill to amend an act creating a Small Claims Court in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 729. By Mr. Dorminy of Ben Hill:
A bill to amend an act revising the charter for the City of Fitzgerald; and for other purposes.

HB 733. By Messrs. Bozeman and Keyton of Thomas:
A bill to amend an act creating a small claims court in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 742. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer and others:
A bill to amend code chapter 40-4, relating to the Budget Bureau, so as to create a new Budget Bureau; and for other purposes.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, has read and examined the following bill 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 Gov ernor.
SB 7.
Respectfully submitted, Waters of the 41st District, Chairman.

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

SB 169. By Senator Jackson of the 24th:
A bill authorizing the county commissioners or other governing author ities in certain counties to create Emeritus Offices for retiring depart ment heads of said county government; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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

SB 185. By Senator Waters of the 41st:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Pickens County, approved August 16, 1920 (Ga. Laws 1920, p. 598), as amended, so as to change the compensation of said Commissioner; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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

SB 187. By Senator Veazey of the 19th:
A bill to amend an act creating and incorporating the City of Warrenton in lieu of the Town of Warrenton, approved July 30, 1908, (Ga. Laws 1908, p. 966), as amended; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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

SB 190. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
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 33, nays 0.

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

SB 191. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A bill revising- and consolidating the several acts relating to and incorporating the Town of Warsaw in Chatham County, and changing the name of said town to the Town of Thunderbolt, approved July 21, 1921, (Ga. Laws, 1921, p. 1122), as amended, to enlarge the corporate limits of the Town of Thunderbolt, repeal all conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Adminis trative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 175. SB 176.

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Respectfully submitted, Waters of the 41st District, Chairman.

The following general bill, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage:

SB 170. By Senators Raynor of the 4th, Hart of the 53rd and Ponsell of the 5th:
A bill to amend an act providing for absentee voting by members of the military, approved February 26, 1953, (Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 224), as amended, so as to fix the date for holding political party primaries; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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

Senator Veazey of the 19th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock Monday morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 11:00 o'clock Monday morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 22, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading was offered by Rev. A. H. Bazemore, pastor Edison Bap tist Church, Edison, Georgia.

Prayer was offered by Rev. George S. Hulsey, pastor Cascade Church, At lanta, Georgia.

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

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been examined and found correct.

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

Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested 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. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to wit:

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HB 714. By Messrs. Floyd of Chattooga, Ross of Lincoln, and many others:
A bill amending an act providing for absentee voting by members of the military; and for other purposes.

HB 739. By Mr. Langford of Warren:
A bill amending an act creating a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Warren County; and for other purposes.

HB 740. By Mr. Langford of Warren:
A bill creating a County Treasurer for the County of Warren; and for other purposes.

HB 744. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill consolidating the laws chartering the City of Wadley, providing for general powers and corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 746. By Mr. Sangster of Dooly:
A bill amending an act in Georgia Laws creating a charter for the City of Unadilla, empowering governing authorities to close, abandon and vacate a certain alley in said city; and for other purposes.

HB 747. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill amending an act relating to the Ordinary of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.

HB 748. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill amending an act relating to the Sheriff of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.

HB 749. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill amending an act relating to the offices of tax-receiver and taxcollector of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.

HB 750. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill amending an act relating to the Clerk of the Superior Court of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.

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HB 751. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill amending an act relating to the Municipal Court of Columbus; and for other purposes.

HB 752. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee: A bill amending the Juvenile Court Act; and for other purposes.

HB 764. By Mr. Ballard of Newton:
A bill amending a charter of the City of Covington; and for other purposes.

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

HR 399. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution expressing appreciation to the Board of Regents; and for other purposes.

HR 400. By Messrs. Parker of Appling, Davis of Wayne and many others:
A resolution commending the Commanding General of Port Stewart, Brigadier General Lester S. Bork and the Provost Marshal of Fort Stewart, Major Eugene T. Carson; and for other purposes.

HR 401. By Messrs. Parker of Appling, Davis of Wayne, Parker and Hodges of Ware:
A resolution commending Battery "A" of the 2nd Howitzer Battalion (105-MM) (SP), 118th Artillery, Georgia Army National Guard; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 112. By Senators Sanders of the 18th, Jones of the 23rd, and others:
Commending Representative Charles A. Pannell of Murray County; and for other purposes.

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HR 399. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution expressing appreciation to the Board of Regents; and for other purposes.

HR 400. By Messrs. Parker of Appling, Davis of Wayne, Jones of Liberty and many others:
A resolution commending the Commanding General of Fort Stewart, Brigadier General Lester S. Bork, and the Provost Marshal of Fort Stewart, Major Eugene T. Carson; and for other purposes.

HR 401. By Messrs. Parker of Appling, Davis of Wayne and Parker and Hodges of Ware:
A resolution commending Battery "A" of the 2nd Howitzer Battalion (105-MM) (SP), 118th Artillery, Georgia Army National Guard; and for other purposes.

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

SB 205. By Senator White of the 39th:
A bill to amend Section 37-1503 of the Code relating to grounds for grant and interpleader, as amended, so as to provide that expenses, including attorney's fees, which are incurred in the grant of the inter pleader shall be borne equally by all claimants; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 206. By Senators Long of the 3rd, Raynor of the 4th, and Johnson of the 46th:
A bill to require adequate electrical lighting within cabooses for clerical work; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

HB 714. By Messrs. Floyd of Chattooga, Ross of Lincoln, Smith of Habersham and many others:
A bill to amend an act providing for absentee voting by members of the military, so as to fix the date for holding political party primaries; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HB 739. By Mr. Langford of Warren:
A bill to amend an act creating a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Warren County relating to compensation of the Commissioner and Clerk; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 740. By Mr. Langford of Warren: A bill to amend an act to create a County Treasurer for the County of Warren; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 744. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson: A bill to consolidate the laws chartering the City of Wadley in the County of Jefferson; to provide for the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 746. By Mr. Sangster of Dooly:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Unadilla, so as to empower governing authorities to close, abandon and vacate a certain alley in said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 747. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Ordinary of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 748. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to the sheriff of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 749. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to the offices of tax-receiver and taxcollector of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 750. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Mucogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Clerk of the Superior Court of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 751. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee: A bill to amend an act relating to the Municipal Court of Columbus; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 752. By Mr. Dicus of Muscogee: A bill to amend the Juvenile Court Acts in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 764. By Mr. Ballard of Newton: A bill to amend a charter of the City of Covington; to incorporate and to grant a new charter to the City of Covington; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:
SB 195. By Senator McWhorter of the 34th: A bill to amend an act creating and establishing a new Charter and Municipal Government for the Town of Decatur; creating an office of City Recorder; and for other purposes.
SB 196. By Senator Braly of the 38th: A bill to amend Title 114 of the Code of Georgia, relating to Workmen's Compensation; and for other purposes.
SB 197. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Flowery Branch; and for other purposes.
SB 198. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill authorizing the counties of this State to sell lost or abandoned personal property located within the county; and for other purposes.

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SB 199. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend Section 29-301 of the Code, relating to covenants run ning with the land, so as to provide that covenants restricting lands to certain uses shall not run more than twenty (20) years in counties and municipalities which have a Planning Commission; and for other purposes.

SB 200. By Senator Ponsell of the 5th:
A bill to amend an act creating the State Highway Board, as amended, so as to create a new State Highway Board; and for other purposes.

SB 201. By Senators Mathews of the 48th, and McKenzie of the 13th, and others: A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act," as amended; and for other purposes.
SB 202. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to amend an act establishing an employees' retirement system, so as to modify means and procedure thereof for members to secure Social Security coverage; and for other purposes.
SB 203. By Senator Sanders of the 18th: A bill to provide that school bus drivers in the public schools of this State shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed school month of service; and for other purposes.
SB 204. By Senator Ayers of the 31st: A bill to revise, supersede, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to the public health, the Department of Public Health, the State Board of Health, county boards of health, sanitary districts, and district health commissioners.
SR 107. By Senator Towson of the 16th: Proposing to amend the Constitution providing that the County School Superintendent of Laurens County shall be elected by the Board of Education of Laurens County; and for other purposes.
SR 108. By Senator Towson of the 16th: Proposing to amend the Constitution so as to provide that members of the Board of Education of Laurens County shall be elected by the people; and for other purposes.

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SR 109. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
Proposing to amend the Constitution so as to create the City of Dublin and County of Laurens Development Authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 110. By Senators Claxton of the 21st and Jones of the 23rd, and others:
Amending a resolution creating the Government Operations Committee; and for other purposes.

HB 9. By Messrs. Killian of Glynn and Story of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act regulating the sale of fireworks, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 550) as amended by an act approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 732), so as to remove certain excep tions to the provisions of said act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 727, By Messrs. Brooks of Pulton, Arnsdorff of Effingham and many others:
A bill to amend code section 56-18, relating to "Nonprofit Medical Services Corporation", of the "Georgia Insurance Code", approved March 8, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 289); and for other purposes.

Mr. Blalock of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways 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 165. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Blalock of 36th District, Chairman.

Mr. Jones of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropria tions, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the fol-

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lowing bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 742. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Jones of 23rd District, Chairman.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 169. SB 170. SB 185. SB 187. SB 190. SB 191. SR 111.
Respectfully submitted, Waters of the 41st District, Chairman.

Senator Mathews of the 48th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Government Operations and recom mitted to the Committee on Industry and Labor:

SB 201. By Senators Mathews of the 48th, McKenzie of the 13th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", as amended; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage:

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SB 165. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to amend the "Georgia Rural Roads Authority Act", so as to pro vide that roads be constructed pursuant to provisions of act shall be maintained by State instead of counties; and for other purposes.

Senator Grayson of the 1st moved that SB 165 be postponed until Janu ary 25th.

On the motion to postpone, the ayes were 31, nays 5, and the motion pre vailed.

SB 189. By Senators Sanders of the 18th and Knox of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Statewide Probation Act", ap proved February 8, 1956 (Georgia Laws, 1956, page 27), as amended particularly by an act approved February 14, 1958 (Georgia Laws, 1958, page 15), so as to provide subsistence for each member of the State Board of Probation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 10.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SR 102. By Senator Knox of the 54th: A resolution to create a committee to investigate the feasibility of creating a Georgia Housing Administration; and for other purposes.

Senator Knox of the 54th offered the following amendment:
Amend SR 102 by striking from the sixth paragraph of said resolution the word "eleven" and by substituting in lieu thereof the word "twelve", and by striking the words and numbers "3 members to be appointed by the Governor, 1 each from persons engaged in con struction of housing, financing of housing construction, and a supplier of building materials", and by substituting in lieu thereof the following words and numbers:
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sons engaged in construction of housing, financing of housing con struction, supplies of building materials, and mortgage bankers.",

so that when so amended paragraph six shall read as follows:

"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SEN ATE, the House concurring, that a committee, composed of twelve people, shall be immediately created, the membership of which shall be constituted as follows:

3 members of the Senate to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor.

5 members of the House to be appointed by the Speaker.

4 members to be appointed by the Governor, 1 each from per sons engaged in construction of housing, financing of housing con struction, suppliers of building materials, and mortgage bankers.

Said committee shall immediately convene, investigate the feasi bility of creating a Georgia Housing Administration and report back to the General Assembly of Georgia:

1. The feasibility of the creation of such an agency;

2. If feasible, such legislation as to be necessary and desir able to implement the same.

This report shall be made by February 1, unless the time is extended by joint action of the General Assembly.

The expenses of this committee shall be paid out of the appro priation to the General Assembly and the non-legislative members shall be paid the same per diem and expenses as members of the General Assembly."

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 adoption of the resolution, was agreed to as amended.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 1.

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

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HB 715. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to repeal section 75-111 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 which pertains to the firm name of partnerships and of the use of the names of individuals not actually partners and provide certain penalties in connection therewith; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, January 23, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:30 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by Reverend Louis F. Kennedy, pastor First Baptist Church, Thomasville, Georgia.

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

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.
Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.
The consent was granted.
Mr. Gary Ingemanson of Scout Troop #268, Chamblee, Georgia, addressed the Senate as follows:
Lieutenant Governor Byrd, thank you for the flattering introduction. I am sure you meant every word--because I can't vote.
Lieutenant Governor Byrd, senators, fellow scouters, guests and visitors, Good Morning.
It is my honor and privilege to bring you greetings from the more than 90,000 scouts in all of your areas throughout Georgia. I want to thank the scout

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officials for giving me this opportunity. On behalf of all scouts I want to thank each of you for giving me this time to tell you a little bit about scouting. I will treasure the memory of this experience for many, many years to come. This is an experience which I would not enjoy if it were not for scouting and your interest in scouting.

Politics and government held my interest for several years. It seems to rub off on you.

These subjects are your main business at the moment. You have the im portant responsibility for charting the course of the Ship of Georgia. Someday I hope I will have the privilege of sitting in one of your chairs--helping to
steer the ship.

There must be some link between politics and scouting. I understand that our Lieutenant Governor is working for merit badges in hiking and camping. They tell me he is going to take a long hike looking for a camp in the capital building hills. The name over the entrance to the camp is "The Governor's Office".

On February 8, 1910, the scouting movement started in America because a scout in England cheerfully lent a helping hand to an American tourist with out any desire for recognition or reward. This has been one of the main points in scouting through the year since that time--lend a helping hand to those in need. Do a good turn daily--do it cheerfully and without reward. The recent hike to Atlanta by the Boy Scout Troup of Manchester to emphasize the March of Dimes drive is a wonderful example of how scouts help in service projects.

On this February 8th, we celebrate the 52nd anniversary of scouting in America as Lieutenant Governor Byrd has said. Our governor has been kind enough to proclaim the week of February 7th thru the 13th as Boy Scout Week in Georgia. A program that can live and grow for 52 years must have something to offer.
We talk about juvenile delinquency. What can we do about it? We, in scout ing, think that the scouting program is one solution. Scouting might be com pared to preventative maintenance for your car. If you keep your car serviced regularly, it probably will give you many years of trouble-free service without great expense. But, if you don't follow a regular service program, you're asking for trouble. You may have a major breakdown and a big repair bill. Through Cub, Boy and Explorer Scouting, scouting offers sort of a preventative main tenance program for boys from age 8 through the late teens. These are the crossroad years. Through scouting, the boy follows an organized fun program of character building that leads him along the road to becoming a good, healthy citizen. The recognition a boy wants and needs is given through rank advance ments, achievement arrow points in Cub Scouting and merit badges in Boy Scouting. The cost is small. The boy who does not follow the scouting program may be left on his own. He may be the next one to travel the road of juvenile delinquency looking for ways to get recognition. He may set fires, rob, kill or commit other destructive acts. The cost in property, lives and family heart aches is high. It costs money to try to steer the boy back to the road of good citizenship.
We hear a lot about communism. How do we fight it? Again, we think scout ing is one answer. To fight communism, we must first know for what we

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are fighting--the American way of life. We must know it, we must understand it, we must be willing to fight for it. Our supply of weapons is useless unless our character reflects a real desire for the American way of life. The character of our people and those who follow in their footsteps is our nation's first line of defense. This is the reason for our scouting slogan "Strengthen America-- Character Counts". The aim of scouting is to build boys into men of high character who will practice good citizenship. The American way of life will not survive if each of us become selfish and interested only in padding our own pockets. America cannot be strong unless we work together as a team for the common good--respecting the property and rights of others, being able to do for ourselves, helping those in need. This is what scouting teaches us. You senator know how important team effort is in order to pass laws and programs.

The building of a new camp is an example of team effort--scouters working together to plan and build--friends of scouting working together to raise the money. Our beautiful new Camp German and Camp Enerson at the new Bert Adams Reservation near Coving-ton is the result of this team effort. We invite you to visit us there. See scouting in action. See scouts learning to do things
for themselves, learning new skills, working and playing together--each doing his share, winning or losing with a smile. I spent an enjoyable week there with our troop last year. I hope I can return again this year, speaking of camping. You know it's amazing how food changes its flavor after a hard day in camp or a long hike. Stew tastes like food fit for a king.

All of us scouts know that the scouting program would not be possible with out adult leadership--den mothers, cubmasters, scoutmasters, explorer post advisors, committeemen and scout officials. Some of you heretoday probably have helped or are helping in the scouting program. In Georgia, there are over 23,000 of these volunteer adult leaders who serve without pay. It would be a wonderful tribute to these people who are helping to make Georgia and America strong if you could pass a resolution praising their work in the scouting program.

For a stronger Georgia, for a stronger America, scouting deserves your support.

In closing, I would like to repeat the Boy Scout Oath:
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the follow ing resolution of the House to wit:

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HE 410. By Mr. Funk of Chatham:
A resolution requesting the Georgia Authority to utilize Georgia Labor; and for other purposes.

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

SB 207. By Senator Mathews of the 48th:
A bill to establish the City Court of Crisp County, in and for the County of Crisp; and for other purposes.
Eeferred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 208. By Senator Mathews of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act requiring all judges to wear black robes while presiding in court, and providing for the keeping of flags in the court rooms; and for other purposes.
Eeferred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 209. By Senator White of the 39th: A bill to amend the "Structural Pest Control Act", as amended, so as to require all licensees or business entities to have a bond in the sum of $5,000.00 for certain purposes; and for other purposes.
Eeferred to Committee on Industry and Labor.
SB 210. By Senators Peterson of the 15th, Towson of the 17th, and others: A bill to provide that any member of a county political party executive committee who participates as such in arranging or holding a political party primary election shall be ineligible to be a candidate for nom ination to any office therein; and for other purposes.
Eeferred to Committee on Eules.
SB 211. By Senator Knox of the 54th: A bill providing for physical examinations for prospective employees of the State, as amended; and for other purposes.
Eeferred to Committee on Government Operations.
SB 212. By Senator Knox of the 54th: A bill to amend an Act relating to the health insurance plan for State

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Employees, so as to authorize members of the General Assembly to participate in such plan; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

SB 213. By Senator Clanton of the 7th:
A bill to amend Code Section 84-15 relating to veterinarians and prac tice of veterinary medicine, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

SR 114. By Senator Mathews of the 48th: Requesting an increase in teachers' salaries; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SR 115. By Senator Mathews of the 48th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the man ner of electing members of the Crisp County Power Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 116. By Senator White of the 39th, Mathews of the 48th, and others:
To create a Committee relative to defense and veteran affairs; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

The following bills were read the second time:

SB 205. By Senator White of the 39th:
A bill to amend Section 37-1503 of the Code relating to grounds for grant of interpleader, as amended, so as to provide that expenses, in cluding attorney's fees, which are incurred in the grant of the inter pleader shall be borne equally by all claimants; and for other purposes.

SB 206. By Senators Long of the 3rd, Raynor of the 4th, and Johnson of the 46th:
A bill to require adequate electrical lighting within cabooses for clerical work; and for other purposes.

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HB 714. By Messrs. Floyd of Chattooga, Ross of Lincoln, Smith of Habersham and many others:
A bill to amend an act providing for absentee voting by members of the military, so as to fix the date for holding political party primaries; and for other purposes.

HB 739. By Mr. Langford of Warren:
A bill to amend an act creating a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Warren County relating to compensation of the Commissioner and Clerk; and for other purposes.

HB 740. By Mr. Langford of Warren:
A bill to amend an act to create a County Treasurer for the County of Warren; and for other purposes.

HB 744. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A hill to consolidate the laws chartering the City of Wadley in the County of Jefferson; to provide for the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 746. By Mr. Sangster of Dooly:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Unadilla, so as to empower governing authorities to close, abandon and vacate a certain alley in said city; and for other purposes.

HB 747. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Ordinary of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.

HB 748. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee: A bill to amend an act relating to the sheriff of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.
HB 749. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee: A bill to amend an act relating to the offices of tax-receiver and taxcollector of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.
HB 750. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee: A bill to amend an act relating to the Clerk of the Superior Court of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.

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HB 751. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Municipal Court of Columbus; and for other purposes.

HB 752. By Mr. Dicus of Muscogee:
A bill to amend the Juvenile Court Acts in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 764. By Mr. Ballard of Newton:
A bill to amend a charter of the City of Covington; to incorporate and to grant a new charter to the City of Covington; and for other purposes.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

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

SB 172. Do Pass by substitute.

SB 183. Do Pass.

SR 92. Do Pass.

SR 107. Do Pass.

SR 108. Do Pass.

SR 109. Do Pass.

SR 110. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Chairman.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as

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Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SB 189. SR 102.
Respectfully submitted, Waters of the 41st District, Chairman.

Mr. Claxton of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Government Operations 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 193. Do Pass. SB 198. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Claxton of 21st District, Chairman.

The following general resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SR 101. By Ponsell of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters of the City of Waycross an amendment to Georgia Laws 1937, pp. 1131-1132, which amended Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1877 (Ga. Code Ann. 2-5401), and continued in full force and effect by Article VII, Section X, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945 (Ga. Code Anno. 2-6301), so as to authorize the City of Waycross to use the funds raised from the industrial levy in assisting, promoting, and encouraging the location of industries in Ware County.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The amendment, Georgia Laws 1937, pages 1131-1132, to Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State

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of Georgia of 1877 (Ga. Code Anno. 2-5401), and continued in full force and effect by Article VII, Section X, Paragraph I of the Con stitution of the State of Georgia of 1945 (Ga. Code Anno. 2-6301), be and the same is hereby amended by striking the period following the words "location of new industries therein" in Section 1, and adding the following words, "or in Ware County.", so that said section as amended shall read as follows:
"Section 1. That Article 7, Section 6, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution of Georgia, be and the same is hereby amended by adding at the end of said paragraph the following language: "Pro vided, however, that the City of Waycross, in Ware County, is authorized to levy a tax on all of the taxable property therein, not to exceed one mill, for the purpose of securing a fund to be set aside, used and appropriated by the City of Waycross in assisting, promoting, and encouraging the location of new industries therein or in Ware County. Said tax and appropriation being in addition to those now authorized by law."
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 thereof, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the City of Waycross may use the funds raised from the industrial levy in assisting, promoting and encouraging the location of industries in Ware County."
"Against ratification of an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the City of Waycross may use the funds raised from the industrial levy in assisting, promoting and encouraging the location of industries in Ware 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.
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, and shall be effective as of January 1, 1962. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for mem bers 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Bell Blalock Braly Clanton Clary Claxton Conger DeLoach Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Green

Griner Harden Harrington Ingram Jackson Johnson Jones Lambert Long Mathews McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Raynor Sanders Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White Mr. President

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

SR 103. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION
"A resolution, proposing to the qualified voters of Chatham County an amendment to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph 3 of the Constitu tion of the State of Georgia of 1945, providing for tax equalization by authorizing levying of taxes other than taxes on real and personal property; by providing for reduction of ad valorem taxes on real and personal property; by providing for a division of tax revenues to benefit Chatham County and the several political subdivisions located wholly within the County of Chatham; providing for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection by the people of Chatham County; and for other purposes."
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP THE STATE OP GEORGIA:
Section I. That Article VII, Section I, Paragraph 3 of the Con stitution of the State of Georgia which has heretofore been amended, be and the same is hereby amended by adding thereto a new paragraph to be appropriately numbered as a part of Article VII, Section I, Para-

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graph 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945 and to read as follows:
Paragraph ( ). The County Commissioners and ex-Officio Judges of Chatham County are hereby authorized to levy any countywide tax which is not expressly prohibited by the Consti tution of the State of Georgia. Upon the levying and collection of any such tax, the net proceeds therefrom shall be divided as follows: One-fourth (%) to be divided equally between the political sub divisions known as Savannah Beach, Town of Thunderbolt, Town of Pooler, Port Wentworth and Garden City; one-fourth (%) to be paid to the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah; onefourth (%) to be paid to the Board of Education for the City of Savannah and County of Chatham; and one-fourth ( J/4) to be retained in the treasury of Chatham County.

On the collection and receipt of said proportionate shares of any such tax revenues, the governing bodies of Chatham County and the political subdivisions named herein shall immediately reduce the ad valorem tax on real and personal property levied by the County and by each political subdivision in an amount which may be more than, but shall not be less than, fifty (50%) percent of the amount of tax received by Chatham County and each of said political subdivisions. It being the intent of this provision that
the ad valorem tax on real and personal property shall be reduced in the proportion that fifty (50%) percent or more of the new revenue received bares to the total amount of ad valorem taxes actually collected during the preceding year by Chatham County and each of the political subdivisions enumerated herein and received a share of such new revenue.

Section II. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the authority afore said that when this amendment shall be agreed to by a two-thirds (%) vote of the members elected to each of the two (2) Houses of the Gen eral Assembly, said amendment shall be entered on their journals with the 'yeas' and 'nays' taken thereon and shall, by the Governor, be published in one newspaper in Chatham County for two (2) months previous to the time of holding the next general election at which mem bers of the General Assembly are elected, and said amendment shall be submitted to the voters of Chatham County at the next general election. All persons voting at said election in favor of adopting said proposed amendment to the Constitution, shall have written or printed on the ballot the words:
"For ratification of an amendment to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution of Georgia, providing for tax equalization in Chatham County and in the political subdivisions located therein," and all persons opposed to the adoption of said amendment shall have written on the ballot the words:
"Against ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution of Georgia, providing for tax equalization in Chatham County and in the political subdivisions located therein."

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If a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly, voting thereon in Chatham County as a whole, shall vote for ratification thereof, when the returns shall be consolidated as required by law in elections for members of the General Assembly, the said amendment shall become a part of Article VII, Section I, Para graph 3, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, and the Governor shall issue a 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:

Bell Blalock Braly Clanton Clary Claxton Conger DeLoach Dews Pitzpatrick Gardner Green

Griner Harden Harrington Ingram Jackson Johnson Jones Lambert Long Mathews McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Raynor Sanders Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White Mr. President

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 92. By Senators Mathews of the 48th, Harrington of the 20th, McKenzie of the 13th, Johnson of the 46th, Green of the 44th and Jackson of the 24th:
A resolution creating a committee to encourage the location of industry in Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 110. By Senators Claxton of the 21st, Jones of the 23rd, Towson of the 16th, Gardner of the 47th and Jackson of the 24th:
A resolution amending a resolution creating the Government Opera tions Committee; and for other purposes.

SR 113. By Senators Grayson of the 1st, McKenzie of the 13th, and others:
Expression of sympathy for the Honorable Morris Kelly of the Western Judicial Circuit of Georgia.

HR 410. By Mr. Funk of Chatham:
A resolution requesting the Georgia Authority to utilize Georgia Labor; and for other purposes.

Senator Staples of the 37th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, January 24, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:30 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading was offered by Reverend J. Charles Reitz, pastor Sweetwater Baptist Church, Douglasville, Georgia.

Prayer was offered by Reverend William Crowe, pastor Roswell Baptist Church, Roswell, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with and the journal was confirmed.
Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested 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. Ellard the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:

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SB 5. By Senators Conger of the 8th and Sanders of the 18th:
A bill amending an act creating the "Georgia Historical Commission", so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Secretary of the Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 274. By Mr. Dicus of Muscogee: A bill amending Code Section 53-102, relating to the capacity of persons to contract for marriage, so as to raise the minimum ages of the appli cant for a marriage license; and for other purposes.
HB 758. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton: A bill amending an act establishing a new charter for the City of At lanta, relating- to annexation of territory; and for other purposes.
HB 772. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup: A bill amending an act creating a new charter for the City of Hogansville, so as to extend the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
HB 775. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes: A bill amending an act which created a new charter to the City of Washington; and for other purposes.
HB 776. By Messrs. Hodges and Parker of Ware: A bill amending an act providing and establishing a new charter for the City of Waycross, so as to extend the City limits; and for other purposes.

HB 777. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill amending the charter of the City of Columbus, vesting power and authority in the City to delegate to the Board of Managers of the City Hospital of the City the right to contract for expenditures for capital improvements; and for other purposes.

HB 778. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill amending an act relating to the South Commons of the City of Columbus, and relating to the authority of the City of Columbus to lease, sell, or divert to uses other than park or playground purposes the portions of the South Commons therein described; and for other purposes.

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HB 779. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill amending the Charter of the City of Columbus, relating to elec tions; and for other purposes.

HB 780. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill amending the Charter of the City of Columbus, authorizing the creation of an Executive Board Emeritus; and for other purposes.

HR 375. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Douglas, and many others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relating to meeting of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

HR 376. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Douglas, and many others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for appropriation control; and for other purposes.

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

SB 214. By Senators Claxton of the 31st, Bell of the 10th, and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the inspection of public records, so as to provide for the inclusion of additional records; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

SB 215. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to provide that whenever income from an estate or trust is available for the benefit of a person whose support is the legal obliga tion of another and such income is actually used for such person's support, the legal obligation of the other to support such person is reduced to the extent that such income is actually used for such person's support.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 216. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Chatham County Pension Board, as amended by the several amendatory acts thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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SB 217. By Senator Mitchell of the 43rd:
A bill to provide that no person shall vote in a political party primary unless he be a registered member of the political party holding the primary; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

SB 218. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Dublin, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 219. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A bill to repeal an act providing the hours of holding elections in counties having a population of 31,050 to 33,050, according to the census of 1950 or any future census; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 220. By Senator Mitchell of the 43rd:
A bill to provide for the election of members of State Executive Com mittees of political parties in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HB 274. By Mr. Dicus of Muscogee:
A bill to amend Code Section 53-102, relating to the capacity of persons to contract for marriage, so as to raise the minimum ages of the male applicant for a marriage license to eighteen and of the female applicant to sixteen; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 758. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to annexation of territory; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 772. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hogansville, so as to extend the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 775. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A bill to amend an act which created a new charter to the City of Washington; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 776. My Messrs. Hodges and Parker of Ware:
A bill to amend an act to provide and establish a new charter for the City of Waycross, so as to extend the city limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 777. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus, vesting power and authority in the City to delegate to the Board of Managers of the City Hospital of the city the right to contract for expenditures for capital improvements; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 778. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee: A bill to amend an act relating to the South Commons of the City of Columbus, and relating to the authority of the City of Columbus to lease, sell, or divert to uses other than park or playground purposes the portions of the South Commons therein described; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 779. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus, relating to elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 780. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus, authorizing the creation of an Executive Board Emeritus; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HR 375. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Douglas and many others: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relating to meetings of the General Assembly; to pro-

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vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 376. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Douglas and many others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for appropriation control; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 207. By Senator Mathews of the 48th:
A bill to establish the City Court of Crisp County, in and for the County of Crisp; and for other purposes.

SB 208. By Senator Mathews of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act requiring all judges to wear black robes while presiding in court, and providing for the keeping of flags in the court rooms; and for other purposes.

SB 209. By Senator White of the 39th:
A bill to amend the "Structural Pest Control Act", as amended, so as to require all licensees or business entities to have a bond in the sum of $5,000.00 for certain purposes; and for other purposes.

SB 210. By Senators Peterson of the 15th, Towson of the 17th, and others: A bill to provide that any member of a county political party execu tive committee who participates as such in arranging or holding a po litical party primary election shall be ineligible to be a candidate for nomination to any office therein; and for other purposes.
SB 211. By Senator Knox of the 54th: A bill providing for physical examinations for prospective employees of the State, as amended; and for other purposes.
SB 212. By Senator Knox of the 54th: A bill to amend an act relating to the health insurance plan for State Employees, so as to authorize members of the General Assembly to participate in such plan; and for other purposes.

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SB 213. By Senator Clanton of the 7th:
A bill to amend Code Section 84-15 relating to veterinarians and prac tice of veterinary medicine, as amended; and for other purposes.

SR 114. By Senator Mathews of the 48th: Requesting an increase in teachers' salaries; and for other purposes.
SR 115. By Senator Mathews of the 48th: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the man ner of electing members of the Crisp County Power Commission; and for other purposes.
SR 116. By Senators White of the 39th, Mathews of the 48th, and others: To create a Committee relative to defense and veteran affairs; and for other purposes.
Mr. Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 184. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Brown of 52nd District, Chairman.
Mr. Jackson of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Industry and Labor 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 recommendations:
SB 201. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Jackson of 24th District, Chairman.

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Mr. Gardner of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Finance, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Banking and Finance 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 recommendations:
SB 166. Do Pass by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
Gardner of 47th District,
Chairman.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SR 101. SR 103.
Respectfully submitted, Waters of 41st District, Chairman.

Mr. Staples of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary 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 178. Do Pass. SB 179. Do Pass. SB 182. Do Pass. SB 186. Do Pass. SB 192. Do Pass. HB 151. Do Pass.

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HB 289. Do Pass. HB 710. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Staples of 37th District, Chairman.

Mr. Ingram of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Educational Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

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

SB 168. Do Pass.

HB 25. Do Pass.

HB 62. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Ingram of 42nd District,

Chairman.

The following local uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage:
SB 184. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th: 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 186. By Senator Whisnant of the 25th: A bill to provide for the holding of three terms of the Superior Court of Harris County; to prescribe the times for holding such terms; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

SR 107. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to the Constitu tion providing that the County School Superintendent of Laurens County shall be elected by the Board of Education of Laurens County; providing that the Board of Education of Laurens County shall fix the qualifications and compensation of the County School Superin tendent; providing for the submission of this amendment for ratifi cation or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitu tion is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The Board of Education of Laurens County shall elect a Superintendent of Schools of Laurens County. The Board shall fix the Qualifications and compensation of said Superintendent. The Board of Education of Laurens County shall select any person who resides within or without the State of Georgia. Provided that the present Superintendent of Schools of Laurens County shall re main in office until the end of his term in 1962 at which time the Board of Education of Laurens County shall elect a new Superin tendent under the above provisions.
The term of office of said Superintendent shall be four (4) years.
"Said Superintendent of Schools shall be subject to all provi sions of law relating to County Superintendents of Schools unless otherwise provided herein."
Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion 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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution providing for the election of Superintendent of Schools of Laurens County by the Board of Education of Laurens County; providing that said Board shall fix the qualifications and compensation of said School
Superintendent.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution pro viding for the election of Superintendent of Schools of Laurens County by the Board of Education of Laurens County; providing that said Board shall fix the qualifications and compensation of said School Superintendent."

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 re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the results and certify the results to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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
Bell Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green

Harrington
Ingram Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton
Overby Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Wrisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

SR 108. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to the Constitu tion providing that members of the Board of Education of Laurens County shall be elected by the people; providing the terms of office for members of the Board of Education of Laurens County; providing as to how the different sections of the County shall be represented on the Board; providing for the compensation of Board members; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
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 Laurens County shall be com posed of five (5) members, three (3) of whom shall be elected one each from each road district in the County by the voters of the County at large. The fourth and fifth members shall be elected from the County at large by the voters of the County. The above mentioned road districts shall be the same as those designated in an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Laurens County, approved August 17, 1911 (Ga. Laws 1911, p. 453). No person who resides within the area embraced within the territory of an inde pendent school slystem shall be eligible to vote for any member of the Board of Education.
"No person shall be eligible for membership on the Board who has not been a resident of Laurens County for at least one year immediately preceding the date of his election to said Board and unless such person is a freeholder.
"Said Board shall hold at least one meeting per month. The members of said Board shall be compensated at the rate of fifteen ($15.00) dollars per meeting, however, said members shall receive such compensation for no more than two (2) meetings per months.

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"Said Board of Education shall have all the powers of county boards of education as provided by law except as otherwise herein provided.

"Said members shall be elected for four (4) year terms except as hereinafter provided. Said members shall be elected at the same time as members of the General Assembly are elected. The first election for members of the Board of Education shall be held at the same time as the election for members of the General Assembly in 1964. The members elected to represent each of the three (3) road districts shall serve for a term of four (4) years, the two other members elected shall serve for a term of two (2) years at the end of which time another election shall be held at the same time as the election for members of the General Assembly to fill the vacancy of the two (2) members leaving office. Biennially thereafter the election of successors to the members whose terms expire that year shall be held at the same time as election for members of the General Assembly."

Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion 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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Laurens County by the people.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution pro viding for the election of members of the Board of Education of Laurens 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 per sons 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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green

Harrington Ingram Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Overby Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

SR 109. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the City of Dublin and County of Laurens Development Authority; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the taxing power and restriction of contributions of coun ties, cities and political subdivisions, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'City of Dublin and County of Laurens Development Authority' which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the

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State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdic tion to be limited to the territory embraced by the City of Dublin and County of Laurens. The city and county may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Consti tution of Georgia.

"The city or county is authorized to levy a tax on all taxable property therein not to exceed two mills for the purpose of secur ing a fund to be set aside and used by said authority for the general purposes hereinafter prescribed.

"The members of the Authority, their qualifications, terms and method of election or appointment, shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly. The Authority shall have such duties, pow ers, and authority as shall be prescribed by law and the General Assembly may pass all other necessary legislation for the imple mentation of this amendment.

"All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds issued by the Authority, shall be exempt from State and local taxation.

"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, pro moting and expanding for the public good and general welfare, industry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational training and for the making of long-range plans for the coordina tion of such development, promotion and expansion within its territorial limits. The Authority shall not be empowered or author ized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Geor gia, the City of Dublin or the County of Laurens. The Authority is created for nonprofit purposes and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for' which the Author ity is created."

Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion 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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the City of Dublin and County of Laurens Development Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the City of Dublin and County of Laurens Development Authority."

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Pitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green

Harrington Ingram Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Overby Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.
HB 742. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Doug las, Bowen of Randolph, Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter, Smith of Grady, Barrett of Cherokee and others:
A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an act relating to the Budget Bureau, so as to create a new Budget Bureau; and for other purposes.

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Senator Grayson of the 1st offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 742 by adding a new section to read as follows:

"Be it further enacted that Sections 46, 47, 48, 49, and 50 of the General Appropriations Act approved April 5, 1961, be and the same are hereby expressly, specifically, and separately repealed effective June 30, 1962."

Be it further enacted that the provisions of this amendment shall be incorporated in the captain of said bill.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 45, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senator Smalley of the 26th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 742 by striking the words "for adoption" in the fourth line of Section 40-405 thereof and by substituting therefor the words "for consideration".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 45, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
Senator Smalley of the 26th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 742 as follows:
By adding the following new clause at the end of the first sentence in subsection 2 of Section 40-406:
"And a statement of unappropriated surplus expected to have accrued in the State Treasury at the beginning of the next fiscal year."
so that said subsection 2, as amended, shall read as follows:
"2. Statements of income and receipts for each of the two fiscal years last concluded, and the estimated income and receipts of the current fiscal year and of each of the next two fiscal years, and a statement of unappropriated surplus expected to have accrued in the State Treasury at the beginning of the next fiscal year. The statements of income and estimated income shall be itemized by sources and by budget unit collecting the same. The statements of receipts and estimated receipts shall be itemized by sources and by budget unit receiving the same. Existing sources of income and receipts shall be analyzed as to their equity, productivity and need

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for revision, and any proposed new sources of income or receipts shall be explained."
Be it further enacted that the caption of HB 742 be amended to incorporate the provisions of this amendment and the caption thereof.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Sanders of the 18th and Knox of the 54th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 742 by adding a new sentence at the end of subsection 1 of Section 40-404 of said bill, to read as follows:
"The Budget Bureau shall make its records and information available at all times to the General Assembly and its designees."
so that said subsection 1, as amended, shall read as follows:
"1. Develop financial policies and plans as the basis for bud get recommendations to the General Assembly, and prepare de tailed documents in accordance with such financial policies and plans for presentation to the General Assembly. The Budget Bureau shall make its records and information available at all times to the General Assembly and its designees."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 45, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

Senators Sanders of the 18th and Knox of the 54th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 742 by striking subsection 1 of Section 40-407 of said bill in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection 1 to read as follows:
"1. The General Assembly shall not appropriate funds for any given year which, in aggregate, exceed a sum equal to the amount of unappropriated surplus expected to have accrued in the State Treasury at the beginning of the next fiscal year, together with an amount not greater than the grand total Treasury receipts antici pated to be collected in the fiscal year, less refunds. Supplementary appropriations, if any, shall be made in the manner provided in Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph III of the Constitution of Georgia."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 44, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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Senators Sanders of the 18th and Knox of the 54th offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 742 as follows:

In Section 40-413 of said bill, by adding the words "of appropriated funds" after the words "budget units" in line 2 of said Section, and by adding the word "appropriated" after the words "of" in line 4 of said Section, that now said Section, as amended, shall read as follows:

"40-413. Expenditures to be authorized by appropriation Acts. All expenditures of the State and of its budget units of appropri ated funds shall be made under the authority of appropriations Acts which shall be based upon a budget prepared as provided in this Chapter. The transfer of appropriated funds within a budget unit between budget classes, as set forth in this Chapter, shall not be authorized unless approved by the Budget Bureau."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 43, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

Senators Sanders of the 18th and Knox of the 54th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 742 by adding a new sentence at the end of Section 40-414 of said bill, to read as follows:
"A duplicate copy of all of the quarterly work programs and any amendments thereto shall be filed simultaneously with the Budget Bureau, the State Treasurer and the State Auditor and Comptroller General".
so that said Section 40-414, as amended, shall read as follows:
"40-414. Quarterly work programs to be filed with the Budget Bureau. The Governor, through the Budget Bureau, shall require each budget unit, other than those of the Legislative branch and the Judicial branch, to file quarterly work programs with the Bud get Bureau not later than twenty (20) days before the beginning of each quarter of the calendar year, or at such time as the Budget Bureau shall direct. No allotment of funds as provided in Section 40-415 shall be approved for any budget unit until such budget unit shall have filed a quarterly work program with the Budget Bureau and the quarterly work program shall have been approved by the Governor. The work program shall be presented on forms prescribed by the Budget Bureau and shall contain such informa tion as the Governor, through the Budget Bureau, may require. The work program shall include the amount of the portion of the appropriation required for the quarter's expenditures based on the budget prepared as provided in this Chapter. Quarterly work pro grams may be amended from time to time in such manner as the

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Budget Bureau may require. A duplicate copy of all of the quar terly work programs and any amendments thereto shall be filed simultaneously with the Budget Bureau, the State Treasurer, the State Auditor and the Comptroller General."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 44, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senators Sanders of the 18th and Knox of the 54th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 742 by striking Section 40-420 of said bill in its en tirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 40-420, to read as follows:
"40-420. Appropriation lapse. At the end of each fiscal year, unless approved by the Budget Bureau, the amount of each appro priation provided for in this Chapter, except for the mandatory appropriations required by the Constitution, remaining unexpended, and which have not been contractually obligated in writing, shall lapse and cease to be available and the State Treasurer shall not pay any unallotted appropriation and shall make the necessary adjustments in his appropriation accounts to charge off the amount of the lapsed appropriations. In no event shall any appropriated funds which have neither been expended nor contractually obli gated in writing be carried forward by any budget unit beyond the biennium covered in the Appropriation Act."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 42, 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 47, nays 0.

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

SB 201. By Senators Mathews of the 48th, McKenzie of the 13th, Green of the 44th and Harrington of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as amended; and for other purposes.

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Senator Hart of the 53rd offered the following amendment:

Amend SB 201 by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"Section 1. An Act known as the 'Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act', approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as amended, particularly by an Act ap proved March 1, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 153), is hereby amended by inserting between the next to the last and the last sentence of Section 2 (a), two sentence to read as follows:

"Provided, that notwithstanding other provisions of this Chap ter a tax at the rate of one percent (1%) instead of three percent (3%) of the sales value shall be imposed on the purchaser of machinery for new and expanded industry or agriculture. 'Machin ery for new and expanded industry or agriculture' shall mean that machinery used directly in the manufacturing or agricultural proc ess which is incorporated for the first time into plant or farm facilities established in this State and which does not replace machinery in such plants or such farms."

and by striking from the last sentence the word 'however' and insert ing in lieu thereof the word "further', so that when so amended said Section 2 (a) shall read:

"(a) Every purchaser of tangible personal property at retail in this State shall be liable for a tax thereon at the rate of three percent (3%) of the sales price thereof. Said tax shall be paid by the purchaser to the. retailer making such sale, as hereinafter provided, and said retailer shall remit same to the State Revenue Commissioner, as hereinafter provided, and when received by the State Revenue Commissioner it shall be a credit against the tax imposed hereinafter on said retailer. Every person making a sale or sales of tangible personal property at retail in this State shall be a retailer and dealer as defined in this Act and shall be liable for a tax thereon at the rate of three percent (3%) of such gross sale or gross sales, or the amount of taxes collected by him from his purchaser or purchasers, as hereinabove provided, whichever is greater. Provided that notwithstanding other provisions of this Chapter a tax at the rate of one percent (1%) instead of three percent (3%) of the sales value shall be imposed on the purchaser of machinery for new and expanded industry or agriculture.
'Machinery for new and expanded industry or agriculture' shall mean that machinery used directly in the manufacturing or agri cultural process which is incorporated for the first time into plant or farm facilities established in this State and which does not replace machinery in such plants or such farms. Provided, further, that no retail sale shall be taxable to the retailer or dealer which is not taxable hereunder to the purchaser at retail."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 38, nays 2, and the amend ment was adopted.

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Senator Grayson of the 1st offered the following substitute:

AN ACT
"To amend that certain Act known as the 'Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act' incorporated in the Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia 1951, and set forth in Geor gia Laws 1951, page 360 to 387 both inclusive, by amending Paragraph 2 of Section 2 of said Act by adding two (2) new sub-paragraphs to be appropriately numbered; providing for exemption from the tax provi sions of said Act, capital expenditures of industry; and providing for exemption of farm and agricultural equipment; repealing all Laws and conflicts herewith and for other purposes."
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that Paragraph 2 of Section 2 of Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act, as set forth in the acts of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, Georgia Laws 1951, pages 365-366 inclusive, be and the same is hereby amended by adding to said para graph and section, two (2) new sub-paragraphs to be appropriately num bered, to read as follows:
Section I. The tax levied by this act shall not apply to the purchase of materials expended by manufacturing, processing, and industrial plants and buildings during the period of construction of any plant, factory or building to be located in the State of Geor gia, nor shall it apply to any expansion or additional improvement of any such existing industry. It being the intention of this pro vision that industry be encouraged to locate, establish and con struct such plants and facilities in the State of Georgia. It being further intended that the sales and use tax shall not apply under the provisions of this Amendment until such time as the manufac turing or processing of the finished product is commenced.
Section II. The tax levied by this Act shall not apply to equip ment and machinery used exclusively for farming and agricultural purposes.
Be it further enacted that all laws, or parts of laws, in conflict with the provisions of this Act be, and the same are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 32, nays 7, and the sub stitute was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 4.

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

SB 166. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A bill to amend Sales and Use Tax Act by providing for exemption from tax provisions, capital expenditures of businesses and industries, drugs, medicine, hospital supplies and farm and agriculture equipment; and for other purposes.

Senator Grayson of the 1st asked unanimous consent that SB 166 be indefi nitely postponed.

On the motion to postpone, the ayes were 40, nays 0, and the motion pre vailed.

SB 183. By Senators Claxton of the 1st, Jones of the 23rd, Gardner of the 47th and Jackson of the 24th:
A bill to provide for a Georgia Police Academy; and for other purposes.

The report 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 172. By Senators Knox of the 54th and Sanders of the 18th:
A bill establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, so as to provide for disability retirement for members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety and officers and agents of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Rules offered the following substitute:
AN ACT
To amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as

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amended, so as to provide for disability retirement for members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety and officers and agents of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. An Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of Paragraph (b) of Subsection (3) of Section 5 the following:

"Provided, however, that any member of the Uniform Divi sion of the Department of Public Safety and any officer or agent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, who becomes eligible for a disability retirement, due to external violence or injury in the line of duty, shall be entitled to a disability retirement allowance equal to one hundred (100%) per cent of the service retirement allowance at age 65 computed on the basis of 30 years service at the same rate of compensation, regardless of the length of service of any such member, officer or agent, and the Retirement System shall be reimbursed for each payment by the Department."

so that when so amended said Paragraph (b) of Subsection (3) of Sec tion 5 shall read as follows:

"(b) Any member in service may be retired by the Board of Trustees on a disability allowance upon written application to the board of trustees made by such member or his employer, not less than 30 days or more than 90 days subsequent to the execution and filing thereof: Provided, such member has 15 or more years of creditable service, and provided the medical board, after a medi cal examination of such member, shall certify that he is mentally or physically incapacitated for further performance of duty in the position he occupied at the time the disability originated, and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent and that he should be retired. Provided, however, that any member of the Uniform Divi sion of the Department of Public Safety and any officer or agent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, who becomes eligible for a disability retirement, due to external violence or injury in the line of duty, shall be entitled to a disability retirement allowance equal to one hundred (100%) per cent of the service retirement allowance at age 65 computed on the basis of 30 years service at the same rate of compensation, regardless of the length of service of any such member, officer or agent, and the Retirement System shall be reimbursed for each payment by the Department."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the

bill by substitute, was agreed to.

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

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

SB 193. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend Code Ch. 84-1, relating to Joint Secretary of State Examining Board, to provide that Joint Secretary shall not be con sidered a member 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 41, nays 0.

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

HB 710. By Messrs. Bowen of Randolph, Smith of Grady and others:
A bill to amend an act providing a contingent expense and travel allow ance for court reporters; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

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

SB 178. By Senator McWhorter of the 50th:
A bill to amend Code Section 92-4901, relating to the duties of Tax Collectors, so as to provide that the Tax Collector need not make rounds for the purpose of collecting taxes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

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

SB 179. By Senator McWhorter of the 50th:
A bill to amend code section 92-4611, relating to the duties of Tax Receivers, so as to provide that the Tax Receiver need not make rounds for the purpose of receiving tax returns; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

Senator Veazey of the 19th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, January 25, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:30 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading was offered by Reverend E. Kelly Barnes, Vice-President Toccoa Falls Institute, Toccoa, Georgia.

Prayer was offered by Reverend Sewell H. Dixon, Chief Chaplain, State Board of Corrections, State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been examined and found correct.

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

the journal was confirmed.

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Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested 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. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House to wit:

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HR 456. By Messrs. Newton of Colquitt and Farmer of Heard:
A resolution inviting Honorable Orville L. Freeman, Secretary of Agriculture of the United States to address a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly February 8, 1962, at 2:00 o'clock P.M., pro viding for the President of the Senate and speaker of the House to make necessary arrangements relative to the appearance of Mr. Free man; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:

HB 806. By Mr. Shuman of Bryan:
A bill to amend an act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bryan County; and for other purposes.

HB 813. By Mr. Woodward of Butts:
A bill amending an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Butts County; and for other purposes.

HB 814. By Mr. Woodward of Butts:
A bill amending an act to fix the salary of the Treasurer of Butts County in lieu of commissions as now paid; and for other purposes.

HB 815. By Mr. Woodward of Butts:
A bill providing that the Coroner in certain counties shall be compen sated on a salary basis rather than a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HB 816. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A bill amending an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Emanuel County; and for other purposes.

HB 817. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup;
A bill amending an act so as to provide that commissions allowed to Tax Commissioners shall be paid by County funds in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 818. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill repealing an act relative to the salaries of officials in certain counties; and for other purposes.

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HB 819. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill amending an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Troup; and for other purposes.

HB 802. By Messrs. Lane of Bulloch, Parker of Screven, Johnson of Jenkins and others:
A bill amending an act relating to the use of timing devices or radar equipment to enforce safety regulations; and for other purposes.

HB 585. By Mr. Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill amending an act relating to the special master procedure for exercising the power of eminent domain; and for other purposes.

HB 736. By Messrs. Cox of Clarke, Smith of Grady and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill amending an act known as the "University System Building Authority Act", so as to authorize an extension of the date of maturity for Student Housing Revenue Bonds; and for other purposes.

HB 774. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell: A bill establishing a State Commission on Aging; and for other purposes.

HB 807. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill creating the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 770. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill amending an act relating to the State Revenue Commissioner, so as to provide for the creating of the office, appointment, term, salary, bond and oath; and for other purposes.

HB 458. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks, and Smith of Fulton, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill providing that when any member or former member of the General Assembly has been or shall be employed by any political sub division or agency of the State of Georgia or elected to an office there in; where there is a pension plan applicable to such employment of office, he shall receive credit for time served as a member of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

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HB 713. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin:
A bill amending an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways" so as to provide for provisions relating to riders upon motorcycles other than the operator; and for other purposes.

HB 795. By Messrs. Walker and Budd of Lowndes, Jones of Jenkins, Morris of Tift and Todd of Glascock and others:
A bill amending an act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways so as to change the speed restrictions applicable to motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

HB 327. By Messrs. McClelland and Brooks of Pulton and Lovett of Laurens:
A bill amending Code Section 84-1601 defining the terms "billiards" and "billiard room"; and for other purposes.

HB 805. By Mr. Shuman of Bryan:
A bill creating and incorporating Richmond Hill, in the County of Bryan, and grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House and Sanate:
HR 441. By Messrs. Boyett and Smith of Whitfield, McCutchen of Gilmer, and others: A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of Miss Chrissie Mc Cutchen; and for other purposes.
HR 427. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Twitty of Mitchell, and Busbee of Dougherty: A resolution extending an invitation to the Georgia Congressional Dele gation to appear before a joint session of the House and Senate; and for other purposes.
HR 442. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Cox and Matthews of Clarke, and others: A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of A. Morris Kelly; and for other purposes.
HR 444. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel: A resolution relative to United States Bonds; and for other purposes.

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HR 439. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Payton and Potts of Coweta and Hill of Meriwether:
A resolution calling a joint session of the House and Senate for the purposes of allowing the Honorable John J. Plynt, Jr., to make a special presentation; and for other purposes.

HR 443. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A resolution commending Brigadier General R. D. Kyser; and for other purposes.

SR 106. By Senator Fitzpatrick of the 51st:
A resolution commending the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for presenting the "Seminar on American Strategy"; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 117. By Senator Fitzpatrick of the 51st: Commending the Honorable Glenn Cunningham, Representative from the State of Nebraska, for his influential speech and introduction of a bill concerning the free flow of Communist propaganda through our United States Postal System; and for other purposes.
SR 118. By Senator Fitzpatrick of the 51st: Proposing to our Congressional Delegation that they do oppose the participation of these United States of America in the purchasing of One Hundred Million ($100,000,000.00) Dollars of bond issue of the United Nations; and for other purposes.
SR 119. By Senator Grayson of the 1st: Welcoming the Savannah Diocesan Council of Catholic Women; and for other purposes.
SR 120. By Senators Ayers of the 31st, Sanders of the 18th, and others: Recommending approval and unanimous endorsement of the Georgia Senate of Mrs. Orville Tyler (Bruce) Schaefer for the position of Treasurer of the United States of America.
SR 121. By Senator Hart of the 53rd: Commending all those individuals and organizations for their gestures of courtesy and efforts in making the General Assembly's tour of the

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State Game and Fish Commission's facilities on Jekyll Island successful; and for other purposes.

SR 123. By Senator Miller of the 40th:
Recommending the opening of the road from the top of Brasstown Bald to Young Harris, Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 124. By Senators Mitchell of the 43rd, Sanders of the 18th, and others:
Endorsing Federal Aid to Education if the State may use the funds as State funds; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, a call of the roll was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dews Dykes Gardner Grayson Green

Harden Harrington Ingram Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Fitzpatrick Hart Johnson Long

Mathews McWhorter of 34th Perry Ponsell

Newton Overby Owens Peterson Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Warnell Waters White
Raynor Veazey Whisnant

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 11.

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

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HR 456. By Messrs. Newton of Colquitt and Palmer of Heard:
A resolution inviting Honorable Orville L. Freeman, Secretary of Agri culture of the United States to address a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly February 8, 1962 at 2:00 o'clock P.M.; and for other purposes.

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

SB 221. By Senator Staples of the 37th:
A bill to provide for the manner of selecting judges emeritus, their pay, duties, and term of service; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 222. By Senator White of the 39th: A bill to amend Section 34-2701 of the Code relating to the time and place of election of justices of the peace, as amended by an Act, so as to provide for said election on the third Tuesday in October; and for other purposes.
Referred to Commitee on Judiciary.
SB 223. By Senators Conger of the 8th and Gardner of the 47th: A bill to prescribe the terms on which proceedings now pending, or hereafter instituted, under the Statutes of this State involving the exercise of the power of eminent domain may be dismissed; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
SB 224. By Senator Raynor of the 4th: A bill to amend an act revising the State Game and Fish Law, as amended, so as to place limitations upon the use of baskets for the taking of rough fish; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
SB 225. By Senator Hart of the 53rd: A bill to amend Code Section 27-101 relating to rewards offered by the Governor, so as to authorize the Governor, in his discretion, to offer and cause to be paid, rewards for the detection or apprehension of cattle thieves; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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SB 226. By Senator Gardner of the 47th:
A bill to amend Chapter 92-14 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amend ed, known as the "Motor Fuel Tax Act," to provide for refund of the tax paid on gasoline used for railroad purposes other than for the propulsion of vehicles upon the public highways; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

SB 227. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to amend an act providing pensions for the firemen of the State of Georgia, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

The following resolution, proposing a change in the rules of the Senate, was introduced and referred to the Committee on Rules:
SR 122. By Senator Hart of the 53rd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Rules of the Senate: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the Rules of the Senate be and the same are hereby amended by adding a new Rule thereto to be known as Rule 237, to read as follows:
"Rule 237. No bill or resolution changing or increasing the compensation, salary, per diem, expenses and allowances of any elected or appointed official or employee of the State of Georgia whether such official or employee be permanent or temporary official or employee, shall be placed on its passage until each Sen ator shall have been furnished a written statement showing the total compensation, salary, per diem, expenses and allowances that such official or employee was receiving and was entitled to receive at the time that such bill or resolution was introduced."

HB 327. By Messrs. McClelland and Brooks of Fulton and Lovett of Laurens:
A bill amending code section 84-1601 defining the terms "billiards" and "billiard room"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 458. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill providing that when any member or former member of the General Assembly has been or shall be employed by any political sub division or agency of the State of Georgia or elected to an office therein, where there is a pension plan applicable to such employment of office,

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he shall receive credit for time served as a member of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 585. By Mr. Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill amending an act relating to the special master procedure for exercising the power of eminent domain; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 713. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin:
A bill amending an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways" so as to provide for provisions relating to riders upon motorcycles other than the operator; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

HB 736. By Messrs. Cox of Clarke, Smith of Grady and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill amending an act known as the "University System Building Authority Act", so as to authorize an extension of the date of maturity for "Student Housing Revenue Bonds"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

HB 770. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill amending an act relating to the State Revenue Commissioner, so as to provide for the creating of the office, appointment, term, salary, bond and oath; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 774. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill establishing a State Commission on Aging; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

HB 795. By Messrs. Walker and Budd of Lowndes, Johnson of Jenkins, Morris
of Tift and Todd of Glascock and others: A bill amending an act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, so as to change the speed restrictions applicable to motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

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HB 802. By Messrs. Lane of Bulloch, Parker of Screven, Johnson of Jenkins and others:
A bill amending an act relating to the use of timing devices or radar equipment to enforce safety regulations; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 805. By Mr. Shuman of Bryan:
A bill creating and incorporating Richmond Hill, in the County of Bryan, and grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 806. By Mr. Shuman of Bryan:
A bill to amend an act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bryan County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 807. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Enianuel:
A bill creating the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 813. By Mr. Woodward of Butts:
A bill amending an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Butts County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

814. By Mr. Woodward of Butts:
A bill amending an act to fix the salary of the treasurer of Butts County in lieu of commissions as now paid"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 815. By Mr. Woodward of Butts:
A bill providing that the coroner in certain counties shall be compen sated on a salary basis rather than a fee basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 816. By Mr. Smith of Ernanuel:
A bill amending an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Emanuel County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 817. By Messrs Ware and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill amending an act so as to provide that commissions allowed to Tax Commissioners shall be paid by county funds in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 818. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup:
A .bill repealing an act relative to the salaries of officials in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 819. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill amending an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Troup; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 214. By Senator Claxton of the 21st, Bell of the 10th, and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the inspection of public records; so as to provide for the inclusion of additional records; and for other purposes.

SB 215. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to provide that whenever income from an estate or trust is avail able for the benefit of a person whose support is the legal obligation of another and such income is actually used for such person's support, the legal obligation of the other to support such person is reduced to the extent that such income is actually used for such person's support.

SB 216. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Chatham County Pension Board, as amended by the several amendatory acts thereto; and for other purposes.

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SB 217. By Senator Mitchell of the 43rd:
A bill to provide that no person shall vote in a political party primary unless he be a registered member of the political party holding the primary; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 218. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Dublin, as amended; and for other purposes.

SB 219. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A bill to repeal an act providing the hours of holding elections in counties having a population of 31,050 to 33,050, according to the census of 1950 or any future census; to repeal conflicting' laws; and for other purposes.

SB 220. By Senator Mitchell of the 43rd:
A bill to provide for the election of members of State Executive Com mittees of political parties in Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 274. By Mr. Dicus of Muscogee:
A bill to amend code section 53-102, relating to the capacity of persons to contract for marriage, so as to raise the minimum ages of the male applicant for a marriage license to eighteen and of the female applicant to sixteen; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 758. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and M. Smith of Pulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to annexation of territory; and for other purposes.

HB 772. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hogansville, so as to extend the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 775. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A bill to amend an act which created a new charter to the City of Washington; and for other purposes.

HB 776. By Messrs. Hodges and Parker of Ware:
A bill to amend an act to provide and establish a new charter for the City of Waycross, so as to extend the city limits; and for other purposes.

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HB 777. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus, vesting power and authority in the City to delegate to the Board of Managers of the City Hospital of the city the right to contract for expenditures for capital improvements; and for other purposes.

HB 778. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to the South Commons of the City of Columbus, and relating to the authority of the City of Columbus to lease, sell, or divert to uses other than park or playground purposes the portions of the South Commons therein described; and for other purposes.

HB 779. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus, relating to elec tions; and for other purposes.

HB 780. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus, authorizing the creation of an Executive Board Emeritus; and for other purposes.

HR 375. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Douglas and many others.
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relating to meetings of the General Assembly; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 376. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Douglas, and many others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for appropriation control; and for other purposes.

The following report was filed with the Senate:
TO: MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
REPORT OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE CREATED TO STUDY THE "GEORGIA AGRICULTURE COMMODITIES PROMOTION ACT."
INTRODUCTION
The Committee to study the "Georgia Agricultural Commodities Promotion Act" was created by regular session of the General As-

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sembly of Georgia. Pursuant to the terms of said Resolution, the fol lowing were appointed as members of the Committee:

Senator Jack Bell of the 10th District Senator Dan J. DeLoach of the 6th District Senator Dan P. Hart of the 53rd District Senator G. Ed Perry of the 49th District Senator Charles F. Warnell of the 2nd District

At the organizational meeting, by unanimous vote, Senator Dan F. Hart was elected Chairman and Senator G. Ed Perry was elected Secre tary.
In accordance with and pursuant to the terms of the Resolution, your Committee has met and studied the Georgia Agriculture Com modities Promotion Act and has attempted to study the initial opera tions, applications and effects of the said Act and the four commissions that have been created as of December 1, 1961.

FINDINGS
The Georgia Agriculture Commodities Promotion Act was enacted into law by the 1961 regular session of the General Assembly of Geor gia, so as to implement Article VII, Section II, Paragraph I-A of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. The constitutional provision pro vided that the General Assembly may provide for the promotion of the production, marketing, sale, use and utilization, processing and improve ment of any one or all of the agricultural products including, but not limited to, livestock and livestock products, poultry and poultry products, timber and timber products, fish and sea food and the products of the farms and forests of this State. The General Assembly may provide for the promotion of such products individually, collectively, or in any combination thereof. The General Assembly may provide a means of financing any such promotion by imposing assessments, fees or other charges upon the sale or processing of the affected products and may authorize the acceptance of gifts and donations, and may provide for the disposition of any funds arising under any such program without the necessity of such funds being placed in the State Treasury or being appropriated by the General Assembly. The General Assembly may provide for the supervision of any such program by the Department of Agriculture. The General Assembly may create instrumentalities, public corporations, authorities and commissions to administer such programs. The uniformity requirement of this Constitution shall be satisfied by the application of the program upon the affected products.
This constitutional provision was ratified by the voters in a General Election held on Tuesday, November 8, 1960.
In accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Agriculture Com modities Promotion Act, as of December 1, 1961, four Agriculture Com modity Commissions have been created, established and constituted in

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accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Agriculture Commodities Promotion Act and marketing orders have been issued by each of the said commissions and approved by the Commissioner of Agriculture.

The Agriculture Commodity Commissions created, established and constituted as of December 1, 1961 are as follows:

(1) Agriculture Commodity Commission for Milk. The members of this Commission are as follows:

J. A. Shropshire, Chairman Route #4 Cartersville, Georgia

Jesse Jackson, Vice Chairman Quitman, Georgia

George E. Hatcher, Jr. Macon, Georgia.

H. Harry Diggers Route #1 Keysville, Georgia

Truitt K. Putnam Route #2 Fairburn, Georgia

There were 2,385 voters eligible to vote for or against approval of the marketing order establishing this Commission; 1,069 votes were cast, 808 of which were for approval of the marketing order and 261 were against approval of the marketing order. Of those eligible to vote, 33.88% voted for the marketing order and the votes as cast were sufficient to approve the marketing order pursuant to Section 14 (a), (5) of the Georgia Agriculture Commodities Promotion Act. The mar keting order affecting milk was for the entire state and the scope of operation of said order was research, promotion and education. The term of operation of said order was from July 1, 1961 to June 30, 1962 and from year to year thereafter until terminated by law. The fees collected by the Agriculture Commodities Commission for Milk, for the period from July 1, 1961 to December 1, 1961 was $20,182.83.

(2) Agriculture Commodity Commission for Eggs. The members of this Commission are:

Paul Davis, Chairman Southern Empire Egg Co. Douglasville, Georgia

Bill Owens, Vice Chairman c/o Dahlonega Egg Products Dahlonega, Georgia

Mrs. A. L. Holland Route #2 Jesup Georgia

L. C. Westbrook 2425 Lexington Road Athens, Georgia

Sidney Miller Irwinton, Georgia

There were 1,475 voters eligible to vote for or against approval of the marketing order establishing this Commission; 521 votes were cast, 430 of which were for approval of the marketing order and 91 were against approval of the marketing order. Of those eligible to vote, 29.15% voted for the marketing order and the votes as cast were

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sufficient to approve the marketing order pursuant to Section 14 (a), (5) of the Georgia Agriculture Commodities Promotion Act. The mar keting order affecting milk was for the entire state and the scope of operating of said order was research, promotion and education. The term of operation of said order was from July 1, 1961 to June 30, 1962 and from year to year thereafter until terminated by law. The fees collected by the Agriculture Commodities Commission for Eggs, for the period from July 1, 1961 to December 1, 1961 was $17,494.46.

(3) Agriculture Commodity Commission for Peanuts. The mem bers of this Commission are:

W. J. McKemie, Chairman Coleman, Georgia

Emmett Reynolds, Vice Chairman Arabi, Georgia

James H. Moore, Jr. Route #1 Chula, Georgia

Paul NeSmith Route #4 Statesboro, Georgia

Billy Newberry Arlington, Georgia

There were 29,011 voters eligible to vote for or against approval of the marketing order establishing this Commission; 10,430 votes were cast, 9,839 of which were for approval of the marketing order and 591 were against approval of the marketing order. Of those eligible to vote, 33.91% voted for the marketing order and the votes as cast were sufficient to approve the marketing order pursuant to Section 14 (a), (5) of the Georgia Agriculture Commodities Promotion Act. The marketing order affecting peanuts was for the entire state and the scope of operating of the said order was research, promotion and edu cation. Mr. Pete Donaldson has been employed as Executive Secretary of the Commission. The marketing order sets the term of operation from July 1, 1961 to June 30, 1962 and from year to year thereafter until terminated by law. The fees collected by the Agriculture Com modities Commission for peanuts, for the period from July 1, 1961 to December 1, 1961 was $255,065.46.

(4) Agriculture Commodity Commission for Sweet Potatoes. The members of the Commission are:

Harry Lutz, Chairman Leeland Farm Leesburg, Georgia

J. W. Aultman Route #1 Macon, Georgia

Eugene Adams Norman Park, Georgia

J. T. Mayfield Cairo, Georgia

Gibbs Patrick Omega, Georgia

There were 652 voters eligible to vote for or against approval of the marketing order establishing this Commission; 438 votes were cast, 396 of which were for approval of the marketing order and 42 were against approval of the marketing order. Of those eligible to vote,

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60.74% voted for the marketing order and the votes as cast were sufficient to approve the marketing order pursuant to Section 14 (a) of the Georgia Agriculture Commodities Promotion Act. The marketing order affecting sweet potatoes was for the entire state and the scope of operation of the said order was research, promotion and education. The term of operation of said order was from July 1, 1961 to June 30, 1962 and from year to year thereafter until terminated hy law. The fees collected by the Agriculture Commodities Commission for sweet potatoes, for the period from July 1, 1961 to December 1, 1961 was $8,173.68.

The three marketing orders that have been issued and approved relating to eggs, milk and peanuts were approved by less than 34% of the eligible voters of the affected commodity. These three marketing orders could have been approved by only 16% per cent of the eligible voters of the effected commodity. It is the feeling of the Committee that Section 14 (a), (5) of the Georgia Agriculture Commodities Promotion Act which requires only % of not less than 25% of the eligible voters or 25% of those who represent the affected agricultural commodity (which in fact is only 16%%) to approve a marketing order, does not require a sufficient percentage of the eligible voters or those who repre sent the affected agricultural commodity to approve a marketing order. The Committee feels that a marketing order, regardless of its scope of operation, should be approved by a larger per cent of the eligible voters.
RECOMMENDATIONS

After careful study and deliberation, it is recommended by the Committee:
(1) That due to Federal controls, due to the fact that the U. S. Department of Agriculture, the National Cotton Council, the Agricultu ral Experiment Stations and the major tobacco companies have for a long period of time, and are at the present time, carrying out large and adequate research programs and promotional programs costing millions of dollars involving cotton and tobacco, due to the fact that the issuance of a marketing order and the creating of Agriculture Commodity Commissions for the two basic commodities, tobacco and cotton, would cost the producers of these products in Georgia additional sums of money and due to the further reason that there are at present four Agriculture Commodity Commissions regulating milk, peanuts, sweet potatoes and eggs and that a sufficient program should be in effect on these commodities long enough to show the effectiveness, and results of the marketing orders on these four Commodity groups, it is recommended by this committee that serious study and considerations be given before a marketing order is issued or an Agriculture Com modity Commission is created, established or constituted affecting the two remaining basic commodities, cotton and tobacco.

2. That Section 9 (a), (b) be seriously studied by the members of the General Assembly, by the Commissioner of Agriculture, by the Officials and members of the State Farm Bureau Federation and by all other persons that have been or may be affected by said Act and that serious consideration be given toward amending or repealing said

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Section so as to require the producer-members of the Commission to be elected by the producers of the commodity group. It is the opinion of this Committee that the Act would be greatly strengthened, more widely accepted and may better serve the purpose for which it was intended, for the producer members of any of the commodities to elect their five producer commission members that are now appointed.

It is further the opinion of this Committee that for this Act to be successful and of long duration that the producer members being assessed the fees and paying for the promotion and administration of the Act should have a voice in electing the five (5) commission mem bers who will administer the Act.

3. That the five commission members which are now appointed,

be elected to any Agriculture Commodity Commission that is created,

established or constituted and be elected from different sections of the

State that producers, handles, processes, distributes, retails or other

wise engages in activities concerning the agriculture commodity that

will be controlled by the marketing order that is issued by such Agri

culture Commodity Commission. By so doing, it is the opinion of this

Committee that the entire State will be represented in all matters

relating to such marketing order and those affected by such marketing

order would be near one of the members of said Commission in order

to discuss matters involving the marketing order, rules or regulations

of the Commission and other matters involving such agriculture com

modity.



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4. That in the event any marketing order by any Agriculture Com modity Commission or any amendment thereto requires that any agriculture commodity or container thereof be labeled or stamped to show variety, grade, weight, etc., thereof, that said labels or stamps be made available to the producer, handler, processor, distributor or retailer in each county of the State of Georgia.
5. That the percentage of eligible votes required to approve a marketing order pursuant to Section 14 (a), (5) of the Georgia Agri culture Commodities Promotion Act be amended so as to provide that in no event shall the percentage of eligible voters required to request that a marketing order be suspended or terminated be greater than the percentage of the eligible voters required to approve the original marketing order or a major amendment thereto.
6. That Section 14 (c) of the Georgia Agricultural Commodities Promotion Act which provides that if the Commissioner or Commission finds that the termination of any marketing order is requested in writing by more than 40% of the producers who are engaged in the production for market of the agricultural commodities specified in such marketing order and who produces 40% of the volume of such agri cultural commodity, that said Commissioner or Commission shall, if he or they find such marketing order is contrary to or does not tend to carry out the declared policy of said Act, terminate such marketing order, be amended so that the request in writing to terminate a market ing order shall only have to be requested by % of those voting therefor where the total vote cast thereon represented not less than 25% of the total amount of the effected agricultural commodity [this provision

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shall be the same as now required to establish a marketing order under the provisions of Sub-section (a), paragraphs (8), (11) and (12) of Section 13.]
7. That Section 14 (c) of the Georgia Agricultural Commodities Promotion Act be further amended so as to provide that when the Commissioner or Commission received a request to terminate a market ing order as recommended by Recommendations No. 6 of this report that it shall be the duty of the Commissioner or Commission to termi nate such order at the end of the marketing season then current.

Mr. Jones of the 23rd District, Secretary of the Committee on Government Operations,, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Government Operations has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and has instructed me as Secretary to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SR 91. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Jones of 23rd District,

Secretary.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bill and resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 115. Do Pass. SR 116. Do Pass, as Amended. SB 210. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as

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chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the House of Representatives:

SB 168.

SB 172.

SB 178.

SB 179.

SB 183.

SB 184.

SB 186.

SB 193.

SB 201.

SR 107.

SR 108.

SR 109.

Respectfully submitted,

Waters of the 41st District,

Chairman.

Mr. Ayers of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Welfare, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Health and Welfare has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 173. Do Pass, as Amended. SB 213. Do Pass. HB 250. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Ayers of 31st District, Chairman.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bill of

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the House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 9. Do Pass, as Amended. Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

Mr. Griner of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation has had under con sideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 707. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted,
Griner of 45th District, Chairman.

Mr. Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations:
SB 194. Do Pass. SB 195. Do Pass. SB 197. Do Pass. SB 207. Do Pass. HB 709. Do Pass. HB 716. Do Pass. HB 720. Do Pass. HB 721. Do Pass. HB 722. Do Pass. HB 726. Do Pass.

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HB 733. Do Pass. HB 739. Do Pass. HB 740. Do Pass. HB 746. Do Pass. HB 747. Do Pass. HB 748. Do Pass. HB 749. Do Pass. HB 750. Do Pass. HB 751. Do Pass. HB 752. Do Pass. HB 764. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Brown of 52nd District, Chairman.

The following local uncontested bills, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 194. By Senator Grayson of the 1st: A bill to create and organize Commissioners of Chatham County, who shall be ex-officio judges, to define their duties; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 195. By Senator McWhorter of the 34th: A bill to amend an act creating and establishing a new charter and municipal government for the Town of Decatur, creating an office of City Recorder; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

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

SB 197. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Flowery Branch in Hall County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

SB 207. By Senator Mathews of the 48th:
A bill to establish the City Court of Crisp County in and for the County of Crisp; and for other purposes.

The report 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 709. By Messrs. Twitty and Collins of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act creating a Small Claims Court in counties having a population of not less than 19,500 and not more than 19,700; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

HB 716. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Ployd:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the collection of costs for the performance of the official duties of clerks of the Superior Courts in counties having a population of 65,000 to 72,000; 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 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 720. By Messrs. Undercofler and Jones of Sumter: A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Americus; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 721. By Messrs. Undercofler and Jones of Sumter: A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Americus, so as to provide for a change in the salary of the Judge of the City Court of Americus; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 722. By Mr. Bowen of Randolph:
A bill to amend the charter of Shellman, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

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

HB 726. By Mr. Smith of Grady:
A bill to amend an act creating a small claims court in certain 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 31, nays 0.

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

HB 733. By Messrs. Bozeman and Keyton of Thomas:
A bill to amend an act creating a small claims court in certain counties; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

HB 739. By Mr. Langford of Warren:
A bill to amend an act creating a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Warren County, relating to compensation of the Commissioner and Clerk; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

HB 740. By Mr. Langford of Warren:
A bill to amend an act to create a County Treasurer for the County of Warren; and for other purposes.

The report 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 746. By Mr. Sangster of Dooly: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Unadilla, so as to empower governing authorities to close, abandon and vacate a certain alley in said city; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 747. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus, and Wickham of Muscogee: A bill to amend an act relating to the Ordinary of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

HB 748. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Sheriff of Muscogee 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 27, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 749. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee: A bill to amend an act relating to the offices of tax-receiver and taxcollector of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 750. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Clerk of the Superior Court of Muscogee 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 35, nays 0.

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

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HB 751. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Municipal Court of Columbus; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

HB 752. By Mr. Dicus of Muscogee: A bill to amend the Juvenile Court Act in certain 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 35, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 764. By Mr. Ballard of Newton: A bill to amend a charter of the City of Covington; to incorporate and to grant a new charter to the City of Covington; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 198. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill authorizing the counties of this state to sell lost or abandoned personal property located within the county; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

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

HR 68. By Messrs. Cox and Matthews of Clarke:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for creation of Athens-Clarke County Beverage Control Board; and for other purposes.

Senator Blalock of the 36th moved that action on HB 68 be postponed until Thursday, February 1st.

On the motion to postpone, the ayes were 17, nays 10, and the motion prevailed.

Senator McWhorter of the 50th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its previous action.

The following general bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage:

HB 250. By Messrs. Scoggin of Floyd, Ballard of Newton, Kidd of Baldwin, Lowrey of Floyd, Flexer of Glynn, Tamplin of Morgan, Killian of Glynn and others:
A bill to safeguard the public health and promote the public welfare ~y requiring a permit to operate, maintain, open or establish a phar macy, drug store or establishment that manufactures drugs, medicines, toilet articles or related items; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Health and Welfare offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 250 by adding to section 10 of said bill the following paragraph:
"Any person, firm, corporation, co-partnership or permittee that is refused a permit, or whose permit is revoked or suspended by the Board, shall be entitled to appeal to a jury in Superior Court

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of the county in which the business is located, said appeal to be had as in other cases provided by law upon payment of costs or the making of the affidavit in lieu thereof as provided by law in other cases. Service shall be perfected as now required by law in civil actions and the Board shall submit to the jurisdiction of said court."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 41, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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

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

SB 213. By Senator Clanton of the 7th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 84-15 relating to veterinarians and prac tice of veterinary medicine as amended; to amend code section 84-1504 relating to examination of applicants for licenses to remove authority to grant licenses by comity and add qualifications; to amend code section 84-1505 relating to examination fees; to amend code section 85-1506 relating to reexamination fee to specify said fee; to amend code section 84-1508 relating to expenses of board members to provide per diem $20 plus actual expenses; repeal section 7 of act relative to hog cholera; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

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

SB 168. By Senators Brown of the 52nd, McWhorter of the 34th, Miller of the 40th, Ingram of the 42nd and Mitchell of the 43rd:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to govern the admission of students to the University of Georgia and all of its branches as to age;

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to declare exceptions thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

Senator Brown of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that SB 168 be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

HB 62. By Messrs. Undercofler and Jones of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act establishing a Minimum Foundation Program of Education, so as to remove the provisions relating to the population of municipalities from the section prescribing the procedure for de termining the amount of funds needed by local units to pay teachers' salaries; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that HB 62 be postponed to January 29th.

On the motion to postpone, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

Senator Conger of the 8th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock Monday morning and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 11:00 o'clock Monday morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 29, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading was offered by Reverend Ted Griner, pastor Cochran Methodist Church, Cochran, Georgia.

Prayer was offered by Reverend Lea Powell, Pastor St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Thomasville, North Carolina.

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

Senator Conger of the 8th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Rules and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:

SB 223. By Senators Conger of the 8th and Gardner of the 47th:
A bill to prescribe the terms on which proceedings now pending or hereafter instituted, under the statutes of this State involving the exer cise of the power of eminent domain may be dismissed; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been examined and found correct.

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

Senator Knox of the 54th 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.

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3. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested 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. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:

HB 854. By Mr. Wells of Camden: A bill to authorize and empower the City of St. Marys, Georgia, to abandon and close by ordinance certain streets; and for other purposes.
HB 856. By Mr. Wells of Camden: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Kingsland, to provide for a system of natural or manufactured gas in said City; and for other purposes.
HB 857. By Mr. Wells of Camden: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Kingsland relating to elections; and for other purposes.
HB 858. By Mr. Wells of Camden: A bill to amend the Charter of the City of St. Marys; and for other purposes.
HB 859. By Mr. Wells of Camden: A bill to amend an act placing certain county officials of Camden County on a salary basis; and for other purposes.
HB 865. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the Town of

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Milner, so as to provide said town with power to close certain streets; and for other purposes.

HB 866. By Mr. Barnett of Baker:
A bill to provide for the compensation of the persons holding the office of Tax Collector and Tax Receivers in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 868. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson: A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Town of Bremen, so as to repeal the charter of Bremen and to enact in lieu thereof a new charter of said town; and for other purposes.
HB 872. By Mr. Massee of Pulaski: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Hawkinsville; and for other purposes.
HB 873. By Mr. Massee of Pulaski: A bill creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Hawkinsville; and for other purposes.
HB 874. By Mr. Massee of Pulaski: A bill creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Hawkinsville; and for other purposes.
HB 876. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow: A bill to change the compensation of the coroner of Bartow County from the fee system to the salary system; and for other purposes.
HB 877. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow: A bill to change from the fee to the salary system in Bartow County, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Ordinary and Sheriff; and for other purposes.
HB 878. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow: A bill abolishing the office of county treasurer of Bartow County and providing that the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners shall perform the duties of treasurer; and for other purposes.

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HB 879. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Bartow County; and for other purposes.

HB 880. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A bill to amend an act to consolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector of Bartow County; and for other purposes.

HB 881. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Cartersville, so as to change the corporate limits of said City; and for other purposes.
HB 886. By Mr. Rodgers of Charlton: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Charlton; and for other purposes.

HB 887. By Mr. Doster of Wilcox: A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Abbeville; and for other purposes.
HB 888. By Messrs. NeSmith and Hill of Meriwether: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Manchester, to provide that the governing body of said city shall consist of five commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 825. By Mr. Lovett of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Dudley; and for other purposes.

HB 827. By Mr. Cloer of Towns:
A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Towns County; and for other purposes.

HB 828. By Mr. Cloer of Towns:
A bill to change the compensation of the Ordinary of Towns County from the fee system to the salary system; and for other purposes.

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HB 829. By Mr. Cloer of Towns:
A bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Towns County into the one office of Tax Commissioner of Towns County; and for other purposes.

HB 833. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue in the County of Coffee; and for other purposes.

HB 834. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Douglas; and for other purposes.

HB 838. By Mr. McDonald of White:
A bill to increase the compensation of the Ordinaries in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 842. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act authorizing a stenographer to be present with the Grand Jury in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 843. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton: A bill to provide for the establishment of fire prevention districts in Clayton County pursuant to constitutional provisions relative thereto; and for other purposes.
HB 844. By Mr. Baughman of Early: A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Blakely in lieu of the Town of Blakely; and for other purposes.
HB 845. By Mr. Baughman of Early: A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Blakely in lieu of the Town of Blakely, so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Blakely; and for other purposes.
HB 847. By Messrs. Pickard, Wickham and Dicus of Muscogee: A bill to amend an act to establish a City Court in the City of Columbus; and for other purposes.

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HB 848. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices of the Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Sumter County into the one office of Tax Com missioner; and for other purposes.

HB 849. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the Counties of Ployd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter and Greene; and for other purposes.

HB 850. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act to establish the salary of the Ordinary of Sumter County; and for other purposes.

HB 851. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act to fix the compensation or salary of the treasurer of Sumter County in lieu of commissions or other compensation now received by him; and for other purposes.

HB 852. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act which increases the salary paid to the judge of the Juvenile Court of Glynn County; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority, the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 175. By Senator Long of the 3rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 59-101 relating to the appointment, num bering, qualifications, terms and removal of jury commissioners; and for other purposes.

The House had adopted the following resolution of the Senate:

SR 121. By Senator Hart of the 53rd:
A resolution commending all those individuals and organizations for their gestures of courtesy and efforts in making the General Assembly's tour of the State Game and Fish Commission's facilities on Jekyll Island successful; and for other purposes.

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The following resolution of the House was adopted by the House:

HR 476. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin: A resolution calling for a joint session of the House and Senate for the purpose of accepting a portrait of the Honorable Carl Vinson, United States Congressman from the 6th Congressional District of Georgia, and for other purposes.
The following members were appointed as a Committee of Escort on the part of the House: Moate of Hancock, Lovett of Laurens, Rowland of Johnson, McCracken of Jefferson, Chance of Twiggs, Taylor of Bibb, Joiner of Wash ington.
HR 411. By Messrs. Killian and Plexer of Glynn: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 404. By Mr. Dorminy of Ben Hill: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 403. By Mr. Baughman of Early: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution exempting Early County from certain taxation; and for other purposes.
HR 388. By Messrs. Fleming, Hull and Fuqua of Richmond: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to empower Richmond County with the authority to participate in a group hospitalization insurance policy covering its employees; and for other purposes.
HR 383. By Mr. Sangster of Dooly: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Dooly County to issue certain revenue anticipation obligations known as revenue bonds; and for other purposes.
HR 382. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris and Hale of Dade: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow any county or municipality in the State to borrow the necessary

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funds to defray the cost of property valuation and equalization pro grams for ad valorem tax purposes from private individuals, firms corporations, or partnerships, as well as from the State; and for other purposes.

HR 381. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of fire prevention districts in Wilkes County; and for other purposes.

HR 380. By Mr. Harrell of Fayette:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Fayette County; and for other purposes.

HR 379. By Messrs. Twitty and Collins of Mitchell:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Mitchell County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 377. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of a five member Board of Education from the county-at-large; and for other purposes.

HR 373. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Emanuel County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 366. By Mr. Sinclair of Macon:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Macon County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 360. By Mr. Pelham of Schley:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Schley County Development Authority; and for other pur poses.

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HR 260. By Mr. Horton of Putnam:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Putnam County by the people; and for other purposes.

HB 812. By Messrs. Caldwell of Upson, Brooks of Fulton and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to increase the salaries of Superior Court Judges; and for other purposes.

HB 791. By Messrs. Underwood of Montgomery, McCracken of Jefferson, McCutchen of Gilmer and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for a recount of the ballots cast in any primary held in this State by any political party; and for other purposes.

HB 788. By Messrs. Underwood of Montgomery, McCracken of Jefferson, McCutchen of Gilmer, and others:
A bill to provide for a blank space on each ballot used in any election held for to fill public office; and for other purposes.

HB 781. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris and Hale of Dade:
A bill to establish a continuing capital fund to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner from which loans to counties may be made to aid in defraying the cost of property valuation and equalization programs for ad valorem tax purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 771. By Mr. Story of Gwinnett: A bill providing that Emeritus Officers shall receive an annual salary equal to two-thirds of the salary as provided by law for the respective offices from which said Emeritus officers have retired; and for other purposes.
HB 745. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel: A bill to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "Southern Interstate Nuclear Compact"; and for other purposes.
HB 341. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell: A bill to amend an act known as the Aid to the Disabled Act, to provide for a physical examination of applicant for assistance under this Act; and for other purposes.

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The House has adopted the following resolution of the House:

HR 458. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel: A resolution expressing appreciation to Honorable Ed Hiles and the Georgia Savings and Loan League; and for other purposes.
The House has passsed as amended the following bill of the Senate:
SB 86. By Senator Knox of the 54th and Sanders of the 18th: A bill to amend an act creating the "Georgia Real Estate Investment Board, so as to prescribe conditions under which application fees shall be refundable; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 125. By Senator Sanders of the 18th: Expressing appreciation to the Louisville and Nashville Railroad for the restoration of the locomotive "General;" and for other purposes.
HR 427. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Twitty of Mitchell and Busbee of Dougherty: A resolution extending an invitation to the Georgia Congressional Dele gation to appear before a joint session of the House and Senate; and for other purposes.
HR 439. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Payton and Potts of Coweta and Hill of Meriwether: A resolution calling a joint session of the House and Senate for the purpose of allowing the Honorable John J. Flynt, Jr., to make a special presentation; and for other purposes.
HR 441. By Messrs. Boyett and Smith of Whitfield, McCutchen of Gilmer and others: A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of Miss Chrissie McCutchen; and for other purposes.
HR 442. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Cox and Matthews of Clarke and others: A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of A. Morris Kelly; and for other purposes.

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HR 458. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution expressing appreciation to Honorable Ed Hiles and the Georgia Savings and Loan League; and for other purposes.

HR 476. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin:
A resolution calling for a joint session of the House and Senate for the purpose of accepting a portrait of the Honorable Carl Vinson, United States Congressman from the 6th Congressional District of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 444. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel: A resolution relative to United States Bonds; and for other purposes.

HR 443. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A resolution commending Brigadier General R. D. Kyser; and for other purposes.

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

SB 228. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend an Act (Ga. L. 1927, page 265, et. seq.), as amended, providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 as dis closed by the United States Census of 1920, or any subsequent census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide additional pension benefits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 229. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to provide a method for distributing State funds to the several incorporated municipalities of this State for street purposes and for the purposes of traffic control; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SB 230. By Senators Owens of the 32nd and Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to create the Lake Lanier Island Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

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SR 126. By Senators Claxton of the 21st and Harrington of the 20th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relating to publication of proposed Constitutional amend ments; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR. 127. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
To propose to the qualified voters an amendment to Article III, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of 1945 so as to provide that any two or more counties which have been or hereafter may be combined or merged, shall retain the representation in the House of Representa tives apportioned to all counties involved in said combination or merger.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 341. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act known as the Aid to the Disabled Act, to provide for a physical examination of applicant for assistance under this act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare:

HB 745. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "Southern Interstate Nuclear Compact"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HB 771. By Mr. Story of Gwinnett:
A bill providing that Emeritus Officers shall receive an annual salary equal to two-thirds of the salary as provided by law for the respective offices from which said Emeritus officers have retired at the time of the appointment to an Emeritus position or $12,000 per annum which ever shall be the less amount; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HB 781. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris and Hale of Bade:
A bill to establish a continuing capital fund to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner from which loans to counties may be made to aid in defraying the cost of property valuation and equalization pro grams for ad valorem tax purposes as authorized by law; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HB 788. By Messrs. Underwood of Montgomery, McCracken of Jefferson, MeCutchen of Gilmer and others:
A bill to provide for a blank space on each ballot used in any election held to fill public office; to provide for the voter to insert in the blank space the names of persons as write-in candidates; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 791. By Messrs. Underwood of Montgomery, McCracken of Jefferson, MeCutchen of Gilmer and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for a recount of the ballots cast in any primary held in this State by any political party, so as to provide for an appeal from the recount committee to the political authority holding the primary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 812. By Messrs. Caldwell of Upson, Brooks of Fulton and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to increase the salaries of Superior Court Judges; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 825. By Mr. Lovett of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Dudley; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 834. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Douglas; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 827. By Mr. Cloer of Towns: A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Towns County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 828. By Mr. Cloer of Towns: A bill to change the compensation of the Ordinary of Towns County from the fee system to the salary system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 829. By Mr. Cloer of Towns:
A bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of the County of Towns into the one office of Tax Commissioner of Towns Cunty; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 833. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue in the County of Coffee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 838. By Mr. McDonald of White:
A bill to increase the compensation of the ordinaries in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 842. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act authorizing a stenographer to be present with the Grand Jury in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 843. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to provide for the establishment of fire prevention districts in Clayton County pursuant to constitutional provisions relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 844. By Mr. Baughman of Early:
A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Blakely in lieu of the Town of Blakely; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 845. By Mr. Baughman of Early:
A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Blakely in lieu of the Town of Blakely, so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Blakely; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 847. By Messrs. Pickard, Wickham and Dicus of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act to establish a City Court in the City of Columbus and for Muscogee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 848. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices of the Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Sumter County into the one office of Tax Com missioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 849. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the Counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter and Greene; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 850. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act to establish the salary of the Ordinary of Sumter County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 851. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act to fix the compensation or salary of the treasurer of Sumter County in lieu of commissions or other compensation now received by him; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 852. By Messrs. Killian and Plexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act which increases the salary paid to the Judge of the Juvenile Court of Glynn County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 854. By Mr. Wells of Camden:
A bill to authorize and empower the City of St. Marys, Georgia, to abandon and close by ordinance certain streets; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 856. By Mr. Wells of Camden:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Kingsland; to provide for a system of natural or manufactured gas in said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 857. By Mr. Wells of Camden:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Kingsland, relating to elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 858. By Mr. Wells of Camden:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of St. Marys; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 859. By Mr. Wells of Camden: A bill to amend an act placing certain county officials of Camden County on a salary basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 865. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the Town of Milner, so as to provide said town with power to close certain streets; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 866. By Mr. Barnett of Baker: A bill to provide for the compensation of the persons holding the office of Tax Collector and Tax Receivers in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 868. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson: A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Town of Bremen, so as to repeal the charter of Bremen and to enact in lieu thereof a new charter of said town; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 872. By Mr. Massee of Pulaski:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Hawkinsville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 873. By Mr. Massee of Pulaski:
A bill creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Hawkinsville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 874. By Mr. Massee of Pulaski:
A bill creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Hawkinsville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 876. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A bill to change the compensation of the coroner of Bartow County from the fee system to the salary system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 877. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A bill to change from the fee to the salary system in Bartow County, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Ordinary and Sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 878. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow: A bill abolishing the office of county treasurer of Bartow County and providing that the clerk of the Board of Commissioners shall perform the duties of treasurer; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 879. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow: A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Bartow County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 880. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A bill to amend an act to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Bartow County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 881. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Cartersville, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 886. By Mr. Rodgers of Charlton:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Charlton; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 887. By Mr. Doster of Wilcox:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Abbeville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 888. By Messrs. NeSmith and Hill of Meriwether:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Manchester; to provide that the governing body of said city shall consist of five commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 260. By Mr. Horton of Putnam:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Putnam County by the people; to provide for election of Chairman; to provide for filling vacancies; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 360. By Mr. Pelham of Schley:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Schley County Development Authority; and for other pur poses
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HR 366. By Mr. Sinclair of Macon:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Macon County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 373. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Emanuel County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 377. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of a five member board of Education from the county at large; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 379. By Messrs. Twitty and Collins of Mitchell: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Mitchell County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 380. By Mr. Harrell of Payette: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Payette County by the people; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 381. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of fire prevention districts in Wilkes County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 382. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris and Hale of Dade: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow any county or municipality in the State to borrow the necessary

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funds to defray the cost of property valuation and equalization pro grams for ad valorem tax purposes from private individuals, firms, corporations, or partnerships, as well as from the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 383. By Mr. Sangster of Dooly:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Dooly County to issue certain revenue anticipation obligations known as revenue bonds; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 388. By Messrs. Fleming, Hull and Fuqua of Richmond:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to empower Richmond County with the authority to participate in a group hospitalization insurance policy covering its employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 403. By Mr. Baughman of Early: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution exempting Early County from certain taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 404. By Mr. Dorminy of Ben Hill: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 411. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:
SB 221. By Senator Staples of the 37th: A bill to provide for the manner of selecting judges emeritus, their pay, duties, and term of service; and for other purposes.

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SB 222. By Senator White of the 39th:
A bill to amend Section 34-2701 of the Code relating to the time and place of election of justices of the peace, as amended by an Act, so as to provide for said election on the third Tuesday in October; and for other purposes.

SB 223. By Senators Conger of the 8th and Gardner of the 47th:
A bill to prescribe the terms on which proceedings now pending, or hereafter instituted, under the Statutes of this State involving the exercise of the power of eminent domain may be dismissed; and for other purposes.

SB 224. By Senator Raynor of the 4th:
A bill to amend an Act revising the State Game and Fish Laws, as as amended, so as to place limitations upon the use of baskets for the taking of rough fish; and for other purposes.

SB 225. By Senator Hart of the 53rd: A bill to amend Code Section 27-101 relating to rewards offered by the Governor, so as to authorize the Governor, in his discretion, to offer and cause to be paid, rewards for the detection or apprehension of cattle thieves; and for other purposes.
SB 226. By Senator Gardner of the 47th: A bill to amend Chapter 92-14 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, known as the "Motor Fuel Tax Act," to provide for refund of the tax paid on gasoline used for railroad purposes other than for the propulsion of vehicles upon the public highways; and for other purposes.
SB 227. By Senator Sanders of the 18th: A bill to amend an Act providing pensions for the firemen of the State of Georgia, as amended; and for other purposes.
HB 327. By Messrs. McClelland and Brooks of Fulton and Lovett of Laurens: A bill amending code section 84-1601 defining the terms "billiards" and "billiard room"; and for other purposes.
HB 458. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb: A bill providing that when any member or former member of the General Assembly has been or shall be employed by any political sub-

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division or agency of the State of Georgia or elected to an office therein, where there is a pension plan applicable to such employment of office, he shall receive credit for time served as a member of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

HB 585. By Mr. Undercofler of Sumter: A bill amending an act relating to the special master procedure for exercising the power of eminent domain; and for other purposes.
HB 713. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin: A bill amending an act known as the "Uniform Acts Regulating Traffic on Highways" so as to provide for provisions relating to riders upon motorcycles other than the operator; and for other purposes.
HB 736. By Messrs. Cox of Clarke, Smith of Grady and Matthews of Clarke: A bill amending an act known as the "University System Building Authority Act", so as to authorize an extension of the date of maturity for Student Housing Revenue Bonds; and for other purposes.
HB 770. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell: A bill amending an act relating to the State Revenue Commissioner, so as to provide for the creating of the office, appointment, term, salary, bond and oath; and for other purposes.
HB 774. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell: A bill establishing a State Commission on Aging; and for other purposes.
HB 795. By Messrs. Walker and Budd of Lowndes, Johnson of Jenkins, Morris of Tift and Todd of Glascock and others: A bill amending an act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, so as to change the speed restrictions applicable to motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
HB 802. By Messrs. Lane of Bulloch, Parker of Screven, Johnson of Jenkins and others: A bill amending an act relating to the use of timing devices or radar equipment to enforce safety regulations; and for other purposes.
HB 805. By Mr. Shuman of Bryan: A bill creating and incorporating Richmond Hill, in the County of Bryan, and grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.

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HB 806. By Mr. Shuman of Bryan:
A bill to amend an act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bryan County; and for other purposes.

HB 807. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill creating the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 813. By Mr. Woodward of Butts:
A bill amending an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Butts County; and for other purposes.

HB 814. By Mr. Woodward of Butts:
A bill amending an act "to fix the salary of the treasurer of Butts County in lieu of commissions as now paid"; and for other purposes.

HB 815. By Mr. Woodward of Butts:
A bill providing that the coroner in certain counties shall be compen sated on a salary basis rather than a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HB 816. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A bill amending an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Emanuel County; and for other purposes.

HB 817. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill amending an act so as to provide that commissions allowed to Tax Commissioners shall be paid by county funds in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 818. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill repealing an act relative to the salaries of officials in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 819. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill amending an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Troup; and for other purposes.

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Mr. Warnell of the 2nd District, Secretary of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :

SB 216. Do Pass.

SB 218. Do Pass.

SB 219. Do Pass.

HB 758. Do Pass.

HB 772. Do Pass.

HB 775. Do Pass.

HB 776. Do Pass.

HB 777. Do Pass.

HB 778. Do Pass.

HB 779. Do Pass.

HB 780. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Warnell of 2nd District, Secretary.

Mr. Claxton of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Government Operations 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 199. Do Pass, by Substitute.

SB 202. Do Pass.

SB 214. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Claxton of 21st District,

Chairman.

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Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 225. Do Pass. SB 227. Do Pass. HB 274. Do Pass. HB 714. Do Pass. HB 802. Do Pass. HB 807. Do Pass. HR 375. Do Pass. HR 376. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SB 194.

SB 195. SB 197. SB 198. SB 207.

SB 213.

SR 117. SR 118.

SR 121.

Respectfully submitted,

Waters of the 41st District,

Chairman.

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Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, has read and examined the following bill 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 175.
Respectfully submitted,
Waters of the 41st District,
Chairman.

The following local uncontested bills, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:
SB 216. By Senator Grayson of the 1st: A bill to amend an act creating the Chatham County Pension 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 32, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 218. By Towson of the 16th: A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Dublin, approved December 6, 1900 (Ga. Laws 1900, p. 117), as amended; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was1 agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 219. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A bill to repeal an act providing the hours of holding elections in counties having a population of 31,050 to 33,050; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

HB 758. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to annexation of territory; and for other purposes.

The report 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 772. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hogansville, so as to extend the corporate limits; and for other purposes1.

The report 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 775. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A bill to amend an act which created a new charter for the City of Washington; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

HB 776. By Messrs. Hodges and Parker of Ware:
A bill to amend an act to provide and establish a new charter for the City of Waycross, so as to extend the city limits; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

HB 777. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus, vesting power and authority in the city to delegate to the Board of managers of the city hospital of the city the right to contract for expenditures for capital improvements; and for other purposes.

The report 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 778. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to the South Commons of the City of Columbus, relating to the authority of the City of Columbus to lease, sell, or divert to uses other than park or playground purposes the por tion of the South Commons therein described; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 779. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus, relating to elec tions; and for other purposes.

The report 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 780. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus, authorizing the creation of an Executive Board Emeritus; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 44, nays 0.

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

The following general bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 165. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Rural Roads Authority Act", approved February 8, 1955, (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 124), so as to

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provide that roads constructed pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be maintained by the State instead of the counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Sanders of the 18th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 165 by adding in the title, before the words "to repeal conflicting laws" the words "to provide an effective date".
By adding a new section, to be known as Section 1A, to read as follows:
"Section 1A. The maintenance and upkeep of projects con structed under the Rural Roads Authority Act by the State High way Department shall not be obligatory on the said Highway Department until and unless funds are available therefor."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the amend ment 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 47, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
HB 9. By Mr. Killian of Glynn and Story of Gwinnett: A bill to amend an act regulating the sale of fireworks, so as to remove certain exceptions to the provisions of said act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 9 by adding in the title before the words "to repeal conflicting laws" the words "To provide an effective date".
By adding a new section to be known as Section 8A to read as follows:
"This Act shall become effective July 20, 1962".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 44, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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Senator Knox of the 54th offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 9 by adding at the end of Section 4 a new paragraph to be numbered paragraph (4) to read as follows:

"(4) The manufacturing, wholesaling and storing of fireworks for out of State shipment and the sale of such fireworks, as are not herein prohibited, by any resident manufacturer or wholesaler."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 10, and the amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 2.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Knox of the 54th asked unanimous consent that HB 9 be immediately transmitted to the House.
The consent was granted.

SB 173. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 84-11, relating to optometry, as amended; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Health and Welfare offered the following amendment:
By adding a new paragraph (H) to the quoted Code Section 84-1108A, Section 3, to read:
"(H) Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit a licensed optometrist from leasing space and engaging in the practice of optometry thereon on the premises of a business entity, provided that the practice of optometry, employees and records pertaining thereto shall remain separate and distinct and shall not be con nected, in any manner, with the business of the lessor.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senator Braly offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 173 by striking from the sixth line of the Title the words "an internship" and in lieu thereof inserting the words " a training service";
And By:
Striking from the paragraph numbered (2) of the quoted Code Section 84-1105 of Section 2 (page 3) the word "internship" and in serting in lieu thereof the words "training service";
And By:
Striking subparagraph (c) from the paragraph numbered (2) of the quoted Code Section 84-1105 of Section 2 (page 4) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(c) Every applicant complying with all the requirements of subparagraph (2), and after taking the examination required in (b) above, shall, before receiving any certificate of registration, be required to complete a training service in Optometry for a period of not less than three (3) months or for such longer period of time not to exceed twelve (12) months as may be established by the Board, under a licensed Optometrist approved by the Board. Such training service shall be approved by the Board as completed satis factorily upon receipt of a certification of satisfactory service from the Optometrist under whom such training service was served, said certification to be in a form approved by the Board. The Board may grant temporary certificates for the purpose of serving a training service to any applicant who has taken the examination provided for in subparagraph (b) above, pending the results of that examination, and said temporary certificate shall be issued and be valid only for the duration of the period of training service for which issued."
And By:
Striking from subparagraph (e) of the paragraph numbered (2) of the quoted Code Section 84-1105 of Section 2 (page 5) the words "an internship" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "a training service requirement,";
And by:
Striking from subparagraph (g) of the quoted Code Section 84-1108A of Section 3 (page 8) the words "the health and welfare of".

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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

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

SB 210. By Senators Peterson of the 15,th Newton of the 17th, Staples of the 37th, Veazey of the 19th, Fitzpatrick of the 51st, Claxton of the 21st and Hart of the 53rd:
A bill to provide that any member of a county political party executive committee who participates as such in arranging or holding a political party primary election shall be ineligible to be a candidate for nomi nation to any office therein, except for membership on such executive committee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 210 by inserting in the title of said bill before the words "to repeal conflicting laws", the phrase "to provide that this Act shall not apply in counties where there is no primary election for county officers or for representatives to the General Assembly."
By adding at the end of Section 1 of said bill the following sentence: "This Act shall not apply to counties in which there is no primary electon for county officers or for representatives to the General Assembly."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amend ment 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.

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Senator Staples of the 37th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, January 30, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:30 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading was offered by Reverend Cecil F. Thomas, pastor, First Baptist Church, Nahunta, Georgia.

Prayer was offered by Reverend H. Gerald Walker, pastor, First Baptist Church, Cuthbert, Georgia.

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

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.
Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested 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. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:

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HR 175. By Messrs. Hall of Ployd, Greene and Crowe of Bartow: A resolution to compensate H. S. Maham, Jr.; and for other purposes.

HR 42. By Mr. McClelland of Pulton:
A resolution to compensate Mrs. Mary L. Scogin; and for other pur poses.

HR 229. By Mr. Underwood of Taylor: A resolution to compensate Lester B. Fallin; and for other purposes.

HB 869. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill to amend an act relating to weights and measures, so as to pro vide that it shall be lawful to sell corn and other grains on a one hun dred weight basis; and for other purposes.

HB 823. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Hill of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act known as "The Soil Conservation Districts Law", so as to change the name of said act; and for other purposes.

HR 361. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution to compensate Derst Baking Company; and for other purposes.

HR 286. By Messrs. Duncan of Carroll and Waldrop of Carroll:
A resolution to compensate Albert G. Alien for damages to his automo bile received in a collision with a State Highway Department truck; and for other purposes.

HR 426. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton, Mackay, Howard and Rutland of DeKalb:
A resolution amending the resolution creating the Fulton County-City of Atlanta Study Commission, so as to extend the time for making a report of its findings and recommendations; and for other purposes.

HR 343. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes: A resolution to compensate Carl S. Hopkins; and for other purposes.

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HR 354. By Mr. Ware of Troup: A resolution to compensate Mr. M. A. Teal; and for other purposes.

HR 330. By Mr. Knight of Berrien: A resolution to compensate Ralph Mathis; and for other purposes.
HB 228. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Lovett of Laurens and Cox of Clarke: A bill to amend an act, so as to provide for final settlements of doubt ful and disputed claims, subject to approval of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation; and for other purposes.
HB 732. By Messrs. Fuqua of Richmond and Mackay of DeKalb: A bill to provide for the "Uniform Commercial Code"; and for other purposes.
SB 186. By Senator Whisnant of the 25th: A bill to provide for the holding of three terms of the Superior Court of Harris County; and for other purposes.
SB 187. By Senator Veazey of the 19th: A bill to amend an act creating and incorporating the City of Warrenton in lieu of the Town of Warrenton; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted the following resolution of the House to wit:
HR 492. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel: A resolution calling fo ra joint session to hear an address by Honorable Carl Vinson; and for other purposes.
The following resolution was read and adopted:
HR 492. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel: A resolution calling for a joint session to hear an address by Honorable Carl Vinson; and for other purposes.
The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

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SB 231. By Senator Green of the 44th:
A bill to amend an Act creating the Office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue for Bade County, so as to provide for payment of traveling expenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 232. By Senator Owens of the 32nd:
A bill to regulate the sale of eggs; to provide for the bonding and licensing of egg dealers and a procedure connected therewith; to pro vide for enforcement and a procedure connected herewith; to provide for hearings and a procedure connected therewith; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

SB 233. By Senators Raynor of the 4th, Perry of the 49th, and others:
A bill to provide that all personnel of the Georgia State Highway maintenance crew shall be compensated a minimum rate of not less than $1.00 per hour; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

SB 234. By Senator Miller of the 40th:
A bill to amend Code Section 32-1004, relating to the qualifications of county school superintendents, so as to change such qualifications; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SB 235. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Dykes of the 14th, and others:
A bill to amend an Act relating to payment of education grants from State and local funds to school children; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SB 236. By Senators Jackson of the 24th, Mathews of the 48th, and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Commerce, as amended, so as to create the Department of Industry and Trade in lieu of and as successor to the Department of Commerce; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry and Labor.

SB 237. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A bill to amend the Charter of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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SB 238. By Senators Dykes of the 14th, Dailey of the llth, and others:
A bill to provide that the Senate Board of Corrections is hereby author ized and directed to establish a Juvenile Detention Homes Program for all persons under the age of seventeen years when such persons have been arrested or otherwise held for detention by police officials; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs.

SB 239. By Senators Dykes of the 14th, Dailey of the llth, and others:
A bill to amend the laws relating to the State Board of Corrections and prisons, as amended, so as to provide for the designation of first offender's honor camps; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs.

SR 128. By Senator Jackson of the 24th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Depart ment of Industry and Trade and to provide for a Board of Commis sions for said Department; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 129. By Senators McWhorter of the 34th, McWhorter of the 50th, and others:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the State Superintendent of Schools be appointed by members of the State Board of Education; to provide a definite term of office; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 130. By Senators McWhorter of the 34th, McWhorter of the 50th, and others:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to require that the Governor shall select one of two qualified persons from each Congres sional District nominated by active members of the school boards in the Congressional District for appointment to the State Board of Educa tion to represent said Congressional District on the State Board of Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 131. By Senator Dykes of the 14th:
Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia, so as to provide for the merger of the

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Cochran Independent School System and the Bleckley County School System.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 228. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Lovett of Laurens and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for final settlements of doubt ful and disputed claims, subject to approval of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation; to define further "injury" and "personal injury"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 732. By Messrs. Fuqua of Richmond and Mackay of DeKalb: A bill to provide for the "Uniform Commercial Code"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 823. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Hill of Meriwether: A bill to amend an act known as "The Soil Conservation Districts Law", so as to change the name of said act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
HB 869. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols: A bill to amend an act relating to weights and measures, so as to provide that it shall be lawful to sell corn and other grains on a one hundred weight basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
HR 42. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton: A resolution to compensate Mrs. Mary L. Scogin (State Highway De partment) ; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HR 175. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Greene and Crowe of Bartow: A resolution to compensate H. S. Mahan, Jr.; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HR 229. By Mr. Underwood of Taylor: A resolution to compensate Lester B. Fallin; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 286. By Messrs. Duncan of Carroll and Waldrop of Carroll:
A resolution to compensate Albert G. Alien for damages to his auto mobile received in a collision with a State Highway Department truck; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 330. By Mr. Knight of Berrien: A resolution to compensate Ralph Mathis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 343. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes: A resolution to compensate Carl S. Hopkins; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HR 354. By Mr. Ware of Troup: A resolution to compensate Mr. M. A. Teal; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 361. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution to compensate Derst Baking Company; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 426. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and M. Smith of Fulton, Mackay, How ard and Rutland of DeKalb:
A resolution amending the resolution creating the Fulton County-City of Atlanta Study Commission, so as to extend the time for making a report of its findings and recommendations; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:
SB 228. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th: A bill to amend an act (Ga. L. 1927, Page 265, et. seq.), as amended, providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 as dis closed by the United States Census of 1920, or any subsequent census,

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shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide additional pension benefits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 229. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to provide a method for distributing state funds to the several incorporated municipalities of this State for street purposes and for the purposes of traffic control; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 230. By Senators Owens of the 32nd and Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to create the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority; and for other purposes.

SR 126. By Senators Claxton of the 21st and Harrington of the 20th:
Proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to change the pro visions relating to publication of proposed constitutional amendments; and for other purposes.

SK 127. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
To propose to the qualified voters an amendment to Article III, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of 1945 so as to provide that any two or more counties which have been or hereafter may be combined or merged, shall retain the representation in the House of Representa tives apportioned to all counties involved in said combination or merger.

HB 341. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell: A bill to amend an act known as the Aid to the Disabled Act, to provide for a physical examination of applicant for assistance under this act; and for other purposes.
HB 745. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel: A bill to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "Southern Interstate Nuclear Compact"; and for other purposes.
HB 771. By Mr. Story of Gwinnett: A bill providing that Emeritus officers shall receive an annual salary equal to two-thirds of the salary as provided by law for the respective offices from which said Emeritus officers have retired at the time of the appointment to an Emeritus position or $12,000 per annum which ever shall be the less amount; and for other purposes.

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HB 781. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris and Hale of Bade:
A bill to establish a continuing capital fund to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner from which loans to counties may be made to aid in defraying the cost of property valuation and equalization programs for ad valorem tax purposes as authorized by law; and for other purposes.

HB 788. By Messrs. Underwood of Montgomery, McCracken of Jefferson, McCutchen of Gilmer and others:
A bill to provide for a blank space on each ballot used in any election held to fill public office; to provide for the voter to insert in the blank space the names of persons as write-in candidates; and for other pur poses.

HB 791. By Messrs. Underwood of Montgomery, McCracken of Jefferson, McCutchen of Gilmer and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for a recount of the ballot cast in any primary held in this state by any political party, so as to provide for an appeal from the recount committee to the political authority holding the primary; and for other purposes.

HB 812. By Messrs. Caldwell of Upson, Brooks of Fulton and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to increase the salaries of Superior Court Judges; and for other purposes.

HB 825. By Mr. Lovett of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Dudley; and for other purposes.

HB 834. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Douglas; and for other purposes.

HB 827. By Mr. Cloer of Towns: A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Towns County; and for other purposes.
HB 828. By Mr. Cloer of Towns: A bill to change the compensation of the Ordinary of Town County from the fee system to the salary system; and for other purposes.

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HB 829. By Mr. Cloer of Towns:
A bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of the County of Towns into the one office of Tax Commissioner of Towns County; and for other purposes.

HB 833. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee: A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue in the County of Coffee; and for other purposes.
HB 838. By Mr. McDonald of White: A bill to increase the compensation of the ordinaries in certain coun ties; and for other purposes.
HB 842. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton: A bill to amend an act authorizing a stenographer to be present with the grand jury in certain counties; and for other purposes.
HB 843. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton: A bill to provide for the establishment of fire prevention districts in Clayton County pursuant to constitutional provisions relative thereto; and for other purposes.
HB 844. By Mr. Baughman of Early: A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Blakely in lieu of the Town of Blakely; and for other purposes.
HB 845. By Mr. Baughman of Early: A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Blakely in lieu of the Town of Blakely, so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Blakely; and for other purposes.
HB 847. By Messrs. Pickard, Wickham and Dicus of Museogee: A bill to amend an act to establish a City Court in the City of Colum bus and for Museogee county; and for other purposes.

HB 848. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices of the Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Sumter County into the one office of Tax Com missioner; and for other purposes.

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HB 849. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the Counties of Ployd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter and Greene; and for other purposes.

HB 850. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act to establish the salary of the Ordinary of Sumter County; and for other purposes.

HB 851. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act to fix the compensation or salary of the treas urer of Sumter county in lieu of commissions or other compensation now received by him; and for other purposes.

HB 852. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act which increases the salary paid to the Judge of the Juvenile Court of Glynn County; and for other purposes.

HB 854. By Mr. Wells of Camden: A bill to authorize and empower tha City of St. Marys, Georgia, to abandon and close by ordinance certain streets; and for other purposes.
HB 856. By Mr. Wells of Camden: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Kingsland; to provide for a system of natural or manufactured gas in said city; and for other purposes.

HB 857. By Mr. Wells of Camden:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Kingsland, relating to elections; and for other purposes.

HB 858. By Mr. Wells of Camden:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of St. Marys; and for other purposes.

HB 859. By Mr. Wells of Camden:
A bill to amend an act placing certain county officials of Camden county on a salary basis; and for other purposes.

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HB 865. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the Town of Milner, so as to provide said town with power to close certain streets; and for other purposes.

HB 866. By Mr. Barnett of Baker:
A bill to provide for the compensation of the persons holding the office of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 868. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Town of Bremen, so as to repeal the charter of Bremen and to enact in lieu thereof a new charter of said town; and for other purposes.

HB 872. By Mr. Massee of Pulaski:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Hawkinsville; and for other purposes.

HB 873. By Mr. Massee of Pulaski:
A bill creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Hawkinsville; and for other purposes.

HB 874. By Mr. Massee of Pulaski:
A bill creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to change the corporate limits of Hawkinsville; and for other purposes.

HB 876. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A bill to change the compensation of the coroner of Bartow County from the fee system to the salary system; and for other purposes.

HB 877. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow: A bill to change from the fee to the salary system in Bartow County, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Ordinary and Sheriff; and for other purposes.
HB 878. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow: A bill abolishing the office of county treasurer of Bartow County and

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providing that the clerk of the Board of Commissioners shall perform the duties of treasurer; and for other purposes.

HB 879. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Bartow County; and for other purposes.

HB 880. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A bill to amend an act to consolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector of Bartow County; and for other purposes.

HB 881. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Cartersville, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 886. By Mr. Rodgers of Charlton:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Charlton; and for other purposes.

HB 887. By Mr. Doster of Wilcox:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Abbeville; and for other purposes.

HB 888. By Messrs. NeSmith and Hill of Meriwether:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Manchester; to provide that the governing body of said city shall consist of five commissioners; and for other purposes.

HR 260. By Mr. Horton of Putnam:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Putnam County by the people; to provide for election of Chairman; to provide for filling vacancies; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 360. By Mr. Pelham of Schley:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Schley County Development Authority; and for other pur poses.

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HR 366. By Mr. Sinclair of Macon:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Macon County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedures connected there with; and for other purposes.

HR 373. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Emanuel County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 377. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of a five member Board of Education from the county at large; and for other purposes.

HR 379. By Messrs. Twitty and Collins of Mitchell:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Mitchell County Development Authority; and for other pur poses.

HR 380. By Mr. Harrell of Fayette:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Fayette County by the people; and for other purposes.

HR 381. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the establishment of fire prevention districts in Wilkes County; and for other purposes.

HR 382. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris and Hale of Dade:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow any county or municipality in the State to borrow the necessary funds to defray the cost of property valuation and equalization programs for ad valorem tax purposes from private individuals, firms, corpora tions, or partnerships, as well as from the State; and for other pur poses.

HR 383. By Mr. Sangster of Dooly:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Dooly County to issue certain revenue anticipation obliga tions known as revenue bonds; and for other purposes.

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HE 388. By Messrs. Fleming, Hull and Fuqua of Richmond:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to em power Richmond County with the authority to participate in a group hcspitalization insurance policy covering its employees; and for other purposes.

HR 403. By Mr. Baughman of Early:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution exempting Early County from certain taxation; and for other purposes.

HR 404. By Mr. Dorminy of Ben Hill:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 411. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Adminis trative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SB 165. SB 173. SB 210. SB 216. SB 218. SB 219. SR 125.
Respectfully submitted,
Waters of the 41st District, Chairman.

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Mr. Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under consideration the following resolution of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendation :
HR 232. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Brown of 52nd District,
Chairman.

Mr. Staples of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 208. Do Pass.
SB 221. Do Pass. HB 535. Do Pass. HB 585. Do Pass. HB 812. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Staples of 37th District, Chairman.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Adminis trative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, has read and examined the following bill 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 Gov ernor :
SB 187.
Respectfully submitted,
Waters of the 41st District,
Chairman.

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Mr. Claxton of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Govern ment Operations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Government Operations has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 257. Do Pass. SB 230. Do Pass. SB 212. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Claxton of 21st District, Chairman.

Mr. Dailey of the llth District, Chairman of the Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs has had under considera tion the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 181. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Dailey of llth District, Chairman.

Mr. Ayers of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Welfare, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Health and Welfare 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 727. Do Not Pass. Respectfully submitted, Ayers of 31st District, Chairman.

The following local uncontested resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

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SR 115. By Senator Mathews of the 48th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the manner of electing members of the Crisp County Power Commission and to provide for suits by and against the Commission, for periodic audits, and for periodic engineering surveys; to provide for the sub mission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitu tion, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"Section 1. The amendment to the Constitution of 1877, relat ing to the Crisp County Power Commission, found in Ga. Laws 1925, page 72, is hereby repealed, and in its place is substituted an amendment to read as follows:
'Section 1. The County of Crisp may incur a bonded in debtedness in addition to debts hereinbefore in this paragraph allowed to be incurred, to the amount in the aggregate not to exceed the sum of one million two hundred and fifty thou sand dollars and at a rate of interest not to exceed five per centum per annum; which said bonds shall run for a period or periods of time not to exceed thirty years and may be issued from time to time and in such denomination as may be determined by the county authorities of said county, to be signed by the Chairman and the Clerk of the Board of Com missioners of Roads and Revenues of said county and shall be known and designated as Hydro-Electric Power Bonds; and which said bonds shall be sold and the proceeds thereof used and handled by the Power Commission hereinafter provided for. The proceeds of all bonds issued and sold under this authority shall be used for the purpose of acquiring water power sites and locations on the Flint River within and, or without Crisp County, including the necessary overflow lands; and for the purpose of acquiring rights-of-way for power transmission lines; and for the purpose of improving, building, constructing, equipping, maintaining, leasing, or operating the necessary power dams, ponds, plants, machinery, transmission lines and distribution stations, including all necessary ma chinery and apparatus for the manufacture, generation, trans mission, sale and distribution of water power and electric current. The right of eminent domain is conferred upon said County of Crisp for the purpose of acquiring such sites, loca tions, overflow lands, and rights-of-way necessary for the proper exercise of the rights conferred by the amendment. Said County of Crisp is fully authorized hereby to engage in the manufacture, generation and sale of water power and electric current for purposes of promoting the agricultural, industrial,

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and civic interests of said County and for any and all other purposes and to make all necessary contracts relating to the sale and disposition thereof including the right to fix the rate or rates to be charged for all water power and electric current used for lighting, heating, power, and other purposes in said county. The bonds issued pursuant to this authority shall be a first lien upon all properties acquired, and all improvements made, and all plants and lines and stations constructed and machinery and apparatus purchased with proceeds thereof; and in the event of the sale of all or any portion of said prop erties the proceeds thereof shall be used for the purpose of payment of said bonded indebtedness. The bonds issued pur suant to this authority and the interest thereon, shall be paid by preference out of the net receipts of the water power and electric current used, sold or disposed of, manufactured and generated under this authority, after the payment of main tenance and operating expenses; and the Power Commission hereinafter provided for shall provide a sinking fund for the retirement of the principal of said bonds out of said net receipts whenever the amount of said net receipts becomes sufficient therefor, after payment of the interest on said bonds and any excess of said net receipts; after providing for inter est and sinking fund charges, may be used for the purpose of additions, enlargements, and betterments, or for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, and equipping other water power sites and locations, and plants, or be paid into the county depository for general county purposes. All bonds issued pur suant to this amendment shall be and are declared to be nontaxable for any and all purposes. Any dam constructed pur suant to the authority hereof shall be equipped with passage ways for the passage of fish over the same. Said passageways to be approved by the Department of Game and Fish.

'Provided, however, that any dam built pursuant to the authority aforesaid shall be located on the Flint River between Drayton Bridge on the north, and the confluence of Chokee Creek with said river on the south. Provided, further, that in event of sale by Crisp County or any of its assigns or successors of all or any part of the properties acquired, built or improved pursuant to the foregoing authority, to any person or cor poration controlled by private capital, such property so sold shall become subject to taxation under existing laws. Said County of Crisp is authorized and empowered to issue bonds pursuant to this amendment, in the event this amendment be ratified and becomes a part of the Constitution; and in the event a majority of the electors of Crisp County voting at the
election at which this amendment is submitted for ratification, or at any subsequent special bond election called for that pur pose, in which special election the ballot of those voting in favor of bonds shall bear the words, "For Hydro-Electric Power Bonds," and the ballot of those voting against bonds shall bear the words, "Against Hydro-Electric Power Bonds," vote in favor thereof. The ordinary of said county is directed to consolidate the vote and to declare the result of all elections therefor and if the result of any such election is favorable to the issuance of such bonds, the same shall be validated in the

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manner now provided by law. The sale of the bonds provided for above, and all the rights, powers and duties incident to the use, investment, and expenditure of the proceeds thereof
including the sites, locations, and rights-of-way and the build ing, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, and man aging of the sites, locations, rights-of-way, plants, lines, stations, dams and ponds and all properties of all and every kind acquired, built, and constructed pursuant to the foregoing authority shall be, and is hereby vested in a Power Commission of seven to consist of the members of the Board of Commis sioner of Roads and Revenues of said county as constituted
from time to time and four other citizens of Crisp County who
shall be elected by direct vote of the citizens of Crisp County, two of those first elected to be for a term of one year and the other two for a term of two years, and the terms of all commissioners so elected thereafter shall be for a period of two years and the Grand Jury of said county shall fix the compensation of all Power Commissioners to be paid out of the proceeds from the operations of said power plant or out of the general fund of said county and said commission is authorized and empowered to employ such agents, servants,
and employees, and to make and enter into such contracts as
are reasonable and proper in the exercise of the duties and powers herein conferred upon said commission. The taxing authorities of said County of Crisp are hereby empowered and it shall be their duty to provide by taxation for the payment of the principal and interest of any bonds issued hereunder in the event the net profits derived from the use, sale and dis position of water power and electric current hereunder shall prove insufficient therefor. The General Assembly may confer further and additional authority upon the County of Crisp touching the construction, maintenance, control, and disposi tion of the Hydro-Electric power plant and properties herein provided for not inconsistent herewith.

'Section 2. Said Power Commission as created pursuant to Section 1 above may sue and be sued the same as if the Commission was a corporate entity.

'Section 3. Within one year of the ratification of this amendment the Power Commission shall cause a complete itemized audit of the Commission's accounts and shall cause a complete engineering survey made of the Commission's entire operational activities. A like audit is to be made as of December 31st of each year thereafter and a like engineering survey is to be made every two years thereafter.'"

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as pro vided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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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 repeal an amendment creating the Crisp County Power Commis sion and to provide for the creation of a new Power Commission with a definition of the powers of the Commission.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal an amendment creating the Crisp County Power Com mission and to provide for the creation of a new Power Commission with a definition of the powers of the Commission."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Clanton
Clary Claxton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green Griner
Harden Harrington Ingram

Jackson Knox
Lambert Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton
Overby Owens Perry

Persons Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 232. By Mr. Smith of Habersham:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Haber sham County by the people; to provide for the qualifications of candi dates for said Board; to provide for the election of the Chairman of the Board of Education; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for rejection or ratification; 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, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The Board of Education of Habersham County shall be com posed of six (6) members. For the purposes of electing the members of the Board, Habersham County is hereby divided into three districts. District Number One shall be composed of the following militia districts: 409 (Clarkesville), 422 (Deep Creek), 501 (Batesville), 666 (Cool Springs), and 977 (Fair Play). District Number Two shall be composed of the following militia districts: 752 (Center Hill), 1021 (Fork), 1391 (Falling Water), 1486 (Demorest), and 1648 (Glade Creek). District Number Three shall be composed of the following militia districts: 414 (Mud Creek), 1449 (Cornelia), 1612 (Baldwin), and 1693 (View). There shall be elected to the Board two members from each of the above districts. Those candidates offering for election to the Board shall qualify from the districts in which they reside. The members of the Board of Education shall be elected by the voters of the entire county. Those two candidates in each district who receive the largest num ber of votes shall be elected to the Board from said district. Except as otherwise provided herein, the term of office of the members of the Board of Education shall be for three (3) years, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Any person offering as a candidate to represent a district must reside in the district from which he offers and must possess a high school education. The members of the Board shall be elected at the same time as the members of the Board of County Commissioners of Habersham County are elected, and shall take office on January 1 of the fol lowing year. The first members elected from District Number One at the 1962 election shall serve for a term of one year and until

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their successors are elected and qualified. The members elected from District Number Two at the 1962 election shall serve for a term of two years, and until their successors are elected and qualified. The members elected from District Number Three shall serve for a full three-year term and until their successors are elected and qualified. Beginning in the year 1963, and each year thereafter, successors to the members of the Board whose terms expire that year shall be elected as herein provided for a term of three years. The Chairman of the Board shall be elected by a majority of the members of the Board.

"In the event this amendment is ratified, it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Habersham County to issue the call for an election, which call shall be issued within ten (10) days after the ratification of this amendment. Said election shall be set by the Ordinary at a date not less than thirty (30) days and not more than forty-five (45) days after issuance of the call for such an
election. Such election shall be for the purpose of electing the first members of the Board of Education of Habersham County created under this amendment. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to publish the date of the election and the purpose thereof at least once preceding the election in the official organ of Habersham County.

"The Board of Education of Habersham County in existence at the time of the ratification of this amendment is hereby abol ished December 31, 1962, and the terms of all members of such Board shall expire on said date.

"The Board of Education of Habersham County as provided for herein shall be subject to all constitutional and statutory pro visions relative to county boards of education, unless such provisions are in conflict with the provisions of this amendment."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of
1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Edu cation of Habersham County by the people."

"Against ratification of an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Edu cation of Habersham County by the people."

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Clanton Clary Claxton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick
Grayson Green Griner Harden Harrington Ingram

Jackson Knox Lambert Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th
McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Owens Perry

Persons Peterson
Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage:

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HB 62. By Messrs. Undercofler and Jones of Sumner:
A bill to amend an act establishing a Minimum Foundation Program of Education, to remove the provisions relating to the population of municipalities from the section prescribing the procedure for deter mining the amount of funds needed by local units to pay teachers' salaries; and for other purposes.

Senators Lambert of the 28th, McWhorter of the 50th and McKenzie of the 13th offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 62. by renumbering Section 2 of said Act as Section 3.
By adding a new Section 2 which shall read as follows:
"Section 2. This amendment shall not be implemented by reducing allotted funds to any other school system."

On. the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amend ment 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 1.

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

HB 25. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin: A bill to provide financial assistance for any school district wherein three per cent or more of the population is employed by the State 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 37, nays 1.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 214. By Senators Claxton of the 21st, Green of the 44th, White of the 39th and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the inspection of public records, approved February 27, 1959, (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 88), so as to provide for the inclusion of additional records; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

SB 182. By Senators Braly of the 38th and Ayers of the 31st:
A bill relating to public health and welfare; to relieve from civil liability any person who renders emergency care at the scene of the emergency when such care or services are rendered without charge and in good faith; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

HB 802. By Messrs. Lane of Bulloch, Parker of Screven, Johnson of Jenkins and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the use of timing devices or radar equipment to enforce safety regulations, so as to change the provision relating to application of the act within limits of incorporated mu nicipalities; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

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

Senator McWhorter of the 34th gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider HB 802.
SR 91. By Senators Sanders of the 18th, McKenzie of the 13th, Parsons of the 22nd, and others:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for limitations on the issuance of bonds of State Public Authorities; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I (a) of the Con stitution, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof an additional paragraph to read as follows:
"No State Public Authority shall issue bonds, the issuance of which will require or result in a lease contract between any depart ment, institution or other agency of the State and such Authority, when the total existing Authority lease rental obligations of all such agencies equal or exceed twelve (12%) per cent of the revenue paid into the State Treasury for the immediately preceding fiscal year. No such Authority shall issue bonds which are sup ported in whole or in part by a lease contract with any such agency which have a maturity date beyond twenty (20) years from the date of issuance. No such Authority shall issue bonds which will require or result in a lease contract between such Authority and any such agency until the General Assembly has specifically pro vided funds in an Appropriations Act for the payment of at least one year's rental under such contract."
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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as pro vided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 limitations on the issuance of bonds of State Public Authorities."

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"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for limitations on the issuance of bonds of State Public Authorities."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

Senator Sanders of the 18th offered the following amendment:
Amend SR 91 by striking from section 1 of said resolution the word and figure "twelve (12)" and inserting in lieu thereof the word and figure "fifteen (15)", and by
Adding a new sentence at the end of section 1 providing this provision shall not apply to funds of or to contracts entered into by any city, town, municipality, county or local public authority.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

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

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:

Bell Braly Brown Clary Claxton Dailey DeLoach
Dews Dykes
Pitzpatrick

Green Griner Harden Harrington Hart Ingram Jackson
Kelly Lambert
Long

Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th
Newton Overby
Perry

Persons Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders

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Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Warnell

Waters Whisnant White

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

Voting in the negative was Senator Conger.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 1.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.
HB 807. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel: A bill to create the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial 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 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 227. By Senator Sanders of the 18th: A bill to amend an act providing pensions for the firemen of the State of Georgia, approved March 3, 1955, (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 339), as amended, so as to define the rights of beneficiaries; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

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

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the Senate amendments to the following bill of the House:

HB 9. By Messrs. Killian of Glynn and Story of Gwinnett:
A bill amending an act regulating the sale of fireworks, so as to remove certain exceptions of said act; and for other purposes.

The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 9. By Messrs. Killian of Glynn and Story of Gwinnett:
A bill amending an act regulating the sale of fireworks, so as to remove certain exceptions of said act; and for other purposes.

Senator Staples of the 37th moved that the Senate insist on its position in amending HB 9, and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.
On the motion, the ayes were 26, nays 7, and the motion prevailed.
The president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate, Senators Staples of the 37th, Claxton of the 21st and Conger of the 8th.
HB 707. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty: A bill to provide for the removal and storage at the owner's expense of unauthorized vehicles found in private parking areas; to provide a lien for the expense 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 36, nays 4.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 192. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A bill amending code section 59-106 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 by providing for additional names to be furnished jury commissioners for the selection of additional jurors from a list of intangible taxpayers; repealing all laws in conflict herewith; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

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

SB 225. By Senator Hart of the 53rd:
A bill to amend code section 27-101 relating to rewards offered by the Governor, so as to authorize the Governor, in his discretion, to offer and cause to be paid, rewards for the detection or apprehension of cattle thieves; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

Senator Towson of the 16th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, January 31, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:30 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading was offered by Reverend Walter M. Blackwell, Gainesville, Georgia.

Prayer was offered by Dr. Leonard Cochran, pastor Mulberry Methodist Church, Macon, Georgia.

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

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been examined and found correct.

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

Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and' resolutions.
The consent was granted.
Senator Sanders of the 18th asked unanimous consent that the Senate request the House to return the following bill of the House, and the message which accompanied it, for corrections:

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HB 9. By Messrs. Killian of Glynn and Story of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act regulating the sale of fireworks, so as to remove certain exceptions to the provisions; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

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

HR 430. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain property to the Town of Stapleton; and for other purposes.

HB 773. By Mr. Thornton of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to natural guardians and the appoint ment of another guardian in the event the natural guardian fails or refuses to give bond or surety; and for other purposes.

HB 875. By Messrs. Smith of Grady, Fowler of Douglas, Moate of Hancock, and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the definition used in the Motor Carier Act of 1931, so as to provide that the term "Motor Carrier" shall not include motor vehicles engaged in the transportation of certain fresh vegetables; and for other purposes.

HB 885. By Messrs. Bowen of Toombs, Arnsdorff of Effingham, and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing standards for weights and measures, so as to provide for the standardization of moisture testing equipment; and for other purposes.

HB 906. By Messrs. Mixon of Irwin, Waldrop of Carroll, and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the licensing and bonding of dealers in agricultural products so as to include eggs within the definition of agricultural products; and for other purposes.

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HB 755. By Mr. Bolton of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act to provide that representatives of estates shall be deemed to have collected certain funds which are required by law to be withheld by the person paying the same for tax purposes; and for other purposes.

HR 359. By Messrs. Pickard, Wickham and Dicus of Muscogee:
A resolution designating the new bridge over the Chattahoochee River at Columbus, Georgia, as the "General James Edward Oglethorpe Bridge", and for other purposes.

HB 754. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll:
A bill to amend an act relating to the grounds that are sufficient to authorize the granting of a total divorce, so as to change the time an insane persons shall be confined to an institution immediately preced ing the commencement of a divorce action; and for other purposes.

HB 786. By Mr. Crawford of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act to regulate procedure in the courts of this State, relating to divorce cases; and for other purposes.

HB 916. By Mr. Clarke of Monroe:
A bill to amend an act creating the Office of Tax Commissioner of Monroe County, relating to clerical help; and for other purposes.

HB 913. Messrs. Pordham and Lane of Bulloch:
A bill to amend an act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bul loch County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 908. By Messrs. Parker and Hodges of Ware:
A bill to amend an act relating to fees paid coroners, so as to change the compensation of coroners in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 905. By Mr. Simmons of Banks:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Banks County; and for other purposes.

HB 904. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Waynesboro in Burke County; and for other purposes.

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HB 903. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Burke; and for other purposes.

HB 902. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke:
A bill to amend an act creating a retirement benefit fund for the em ployees of Burke; and for other purposes.

HB 901. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Whitfield; and for other purposes.

HB 899. By Mr. Joiner of Washington:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Washington; and for other purposes.

HB 894. By Messrs. Smith and Boyette of Whitfield: A bill to amend an act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Whitfield County; and for other purposes.
HB 892. By Mr. Steis of Harris: A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Harris County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system; and for other purposes.
HB 790. By Messrs. McCracken of Jefferson, Underwood of Montgomery, and others: A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the time for qualifying in elections other than primary election, to provide for the application of the five percent petition; and for other purposes.
HB 656. By Messrs. Scoggin of Floyd and Matthews of Colquitt: A bill to repeal an act which gives additional credit points to Veterans taking certain examinations given by any existing examining board or commission; and for other purposes.

HB 243. By Messrs. Smith of Grady, Rowland of Johnson, and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the requirements for admission to the practice of law of attorneys from other states; and for other purposes.

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HB 467. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act relating to the custody of children in connection with the granting of divorces; and for other purposes.

HB 782. By Mr. Bolton of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act relating to a non-resident testator's estate, so as to provide for non-residents within the second degree of consanquinity may administer the estate of a resident testator; and for other purposes.

HR 349. By Mr. Hurst of Quitman:
A resolution to designate a State Highway as the S. Ernest Vandiver Causeway; and for other purposes.

HB 358. By Mr. Story of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act relating to the delivery of worthless checks, so as to provide certain rules of evidence and presumptions in civil actions arising out of arrest or prosecution hereunder; and for other purposes.

HB 392. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to amend an act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; and for other purposes.

SB 185. By Senator Waters of the 41st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Pickens County; and for other purposes.

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

HR 522. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution expressing appreciation to the Georgia Institute of Tech nology and officials thereof; and for other purposes.

HR 523. By Messrs. Ballard of Newton and Knight of Berrien: A resolution providing for a joint session of the members of the House and Senate for the purpose of commending the Brunswick Corporation; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House:

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HB 250. By Messrs. Scoggin of Ployd, Ballard of Newton, and others:
A bill to safeguard the public health and promote the public welfare by requiring a permit to operate, maintain, open or establish, a phar macy, etc., that manufactures, drugs, medicines, toilet articles, or related items; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position to the following bill of the House and the following Committee of Conference has been appointed:
HB 9. By Messrs. Killian of Glynn and Story of Gwinnett: A bill to amend an act regulating the sale of fireworks, so as to remove certain exceptions to the provisions; and for other purposes. Messrs. Killian of Glynn, Story of Gwinnett, and Pickard of Muscogee.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:

HR 523. By Messrs. Ballard of Newton and Knight of Berrien: A resolution providing for a joint session of the members of the House and Senate for the purpose of commending the Brunswick Corporation; and for other purposes.
SR 133. By Senator Johnson of the 46th: Expressing sympathy upon the passing of Judge Cecil M. Roddenberry; and for other purposes.
Senator Towson of the 16th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Banking and Finance:

HB 732. By Messrs. Puqua of Richmond and Mackay of DeKalb: A bill to provide for the "Uniform Commercial Code"; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.

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

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SB 240. By Senator Dailey of the llth:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Dawson, as amended, so as to provide that the Mayor and Council of the City of Dawson will be eligible to succeed themselves in office; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 241. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide that no operator's or chauffeur's license shall be issued to anyone under eighteen years old, unless they have completed the driver school course offered by the public school system of the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SB 242. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend Code Section 32-1004 relating to qualifications and duties of county superintendents of schools; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SB 243. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd: A bill to amend Code Section 32-1003 relating to procedure for filling vacancies occurring in office of county superintendent of schools in any county, so as to change procedure of filling vacancies; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.
SB 244. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd: A bill to amend an act relating to purposes for which counties may levy and collect taxes, so as to authorize counties to levy and collect a tax for certain school lunch purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.
SB 245. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd: A bill to amend an act creating the Minimum Foundation Program of Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.
SB 246. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd: A bill to amend an act establishing a State Board of Education, pre-

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scribing qualifications, fixing terms of office, duties, penalties for violation of said act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SB 247. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to provide support of existing independent school systems by municipal corporations authorized to maintain same by the Constitu tion of Georgia, provide ad valorem taxation for their support; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SB 248. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Minimum Foundation Program of Education in Georgia, by amending Section 4 of said act relating to contracts of professional personnel; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SB 249. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Education of the State, so as to provide the Board with authority to create a driver education program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SB 250. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd: A bill to amend an act creating the Minimum Foundation Program of Education in Georgia by amending Section 5 of said act relating to certification and classification of teachers; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.
SB 251. By Senator Towson of the 16th: A bill to provide for the use of voting machines in Laurens County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
SR 132. By Senator Knox of the 54th: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no change shall be made in the term of office of county officials, nor the compensation system changed or compensation decreased during the term of office for which elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HB 243. By Messrs. Smith of Grady, Rowland of Johnson, MeCracken of Jef ferson, Steis of Harris and Underwood of Montgomery:
A bill to amend an act relating to the requirements for admission to the practice of law of attorneys from other states, so as to require that all attorneys desiring to practice law in this State, with certain excep tions, must satisfactorily pass an examination; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 358. By Mr. Story of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act relating to the delivery of worthless checks, so as to clarify said check; to provide certain rules of evidence and pre sumptions in civil actions arising out of arrest or prosecution hereunder; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 392. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to amend an act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 467. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act relating to the custody of children in connection with the granting of divorces; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 656. By Messrs. Scoggin of Floyd and Matthews of Colquitt:
A bill to repeal an act which gives additional credit points to veterans taking certain examinations given by any existing examining board or commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs.

HB 754. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll:
A bill to amend an act relating to the grounds that are sufficient to authorize the granting of a total divorce, so as to change the time an insane person shall be confined to an institution immediately preceding the commencement of a divorce action; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 755. By Mr. Bolton of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide that representatives of estates shall be deemed to have collected certain funds which are required by

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law to be withheld by the person paying the same for tax purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 773. By Mr. Thornton of Bibb: A bill to amend an act relating to natural guardians and the appoint ment of another guardian in the event the natural guardian fails or refuses to give bond or surety, so as to provide that the father, if alive, unless otherwise provided, is a natural guardian; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 782. By Mr. Bolton of Spalding: A bill to amend an act relating to a non-resident testator's estate, so as to provide that non-residents within the second degree of consanquinity may administer the estate of a resident testator; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 786. By Mr. Crawford of Chatham: A bill to amend an act to regulate procedure in the courts of this State, relating to divorce cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 790. By Messrs. McCracken of Jefferson, Underwood of Montgomery, McCutchen of Gilmer, Willingham of Cobb and Smith of Whitfield:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the time for qualifying in elections other than primary elections; to provide for the application of the five per cent petition; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 875. By Messrs. Smith of Grady, Fowler of Douglas, Moate of Hancock, Busbee of Dougherty, Undercofler of Sumter, and many others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the definition used in the Motor Car rier Act of 1931, so as to provide that the term "motor carrier" shall not include motor vehicles engaged in the transportation of certain fresh vegetables; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

HB 885. By Messrs. Bowen of Toombs, Arnsdorff of Effingham, Fowler of Treutlen:
A bill to amend an act establishing standards for weights and measures,

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so as to provide for the standardization of moisture testing equipment; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 892. By Mr. Steis of Harris:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Harris County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 894. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield: A bill to amend an act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Whitfield County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 899. By Mr. Joiner of Washington: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Washington; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 901. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield: A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Whitfield; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 902. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke: A bill to amend an act creating a retirement benefit fund for the em ployees of Burke County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 903. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Burke; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 904. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke: A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Waynesboro in Burke County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 905. By Mr. Simmons of Banks:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Banks County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 906. By Messrs. Mixon of Irwin, Waldrop of Carroll, Farmer of Heard, Henderson of Atkinson and Parker of Appling:
A bill to amend an act relating to the licensing and bonding of dealers in agricultural products so as to include eggs within the definition of agricultural products; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 908. By Messrs. Parker and Hodges of Ware:
A bill to amend an act relating to fees paid coroners, so as to change the compensation of coroners in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 913. By Messrs. Fordham and Lane of Bulloch:
A bill to amend an act placing the clerk of the Superior Court of Bul loch County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 916. By Mr. Clarke of Monroe:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Monroe County, relating to clerical help; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 430. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain property to the Town of Stapleton; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:
SB 231. By Senator Green of the 44th: A bill to amend an act creating the Office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue for Dade County, so as to provide for payment of travel ing expenses; and for other purposes.

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SB 232. By Senator Owens of the 32nd:
A bill to regulate the sale of eggs; to provide for the bonding and licensing of egg dealers and a procedure connected therewith; to pro vide for enforcement and a procedure connected herewith; to provide for hearings and a procedure connected therewith; and for other purposes.

SB 233. By Senators Raynor of the 4th, Perry of the 49th, and others:
A bill to provide that all personnel of the Georgia State Highway main tenance crew shall be compensated a minimum rate of not less than $1.00 per hour; and for other purposes.

SB 234. By Senator Miller of the 40th:
A bill to amend Code Section 32-1004, relating to the qualifications of county school superintendents, so as to change such qualifications; and for other purposes.

SB 235. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Dykes of the 14th, and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to payment of education grants from State and local funds to school children; and for other purposes.

SB 236. By Senators Jackson of the 24th, Mathews of the 48th, and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Commerce, as amended, so as to create the Department of Industry and Trade in lieu of and as successor to the Department of Commerce; and for other purposes.

SB 237. By Senator Grayson of the 1st: A bill to amend the Charter of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.
SB 238. By Senators Dykes of the 14th, Dailey of the llth, and others: A bill to provide that the State Board of Corrections is hereby authorized and directed to establish a Juvenile Detention Homes Program for the care, custody, maintenance, and support of all persons under the age of seventeen years when such persons have been arrested or otherwise held for detention by police officials; and for other purposes.
SB 239. By Senators Dykes of the 14th, Dailey of the llth, and others: A bill to amend the laws relating to the State Board of Corrections and Prisons, as amended, so as to provide for the designation of first offend er's honor camps; and for other purposes.

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SR 128. By Senator Jackson of the 24th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the De partment of Industry and Trade and to provide for a Board of Com missions for said Department; and for other purposes.

SR 129. By Senators McWhorter of the 34th, McWhorter of the 50th, and others:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the State Superintendent of Schools be appointed by members of the State Board of Education; to provide a definite term of office; and for other purposes.

SR 130. By Senators McWhorter of the 34th, McWhorter of the 50th, and others:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to require that the Governor shall select one of two qualified persons from each Congres sional District nominated by active members of the school boards in the Congressional District for appointment to the State Board of Education to represent said Congressional District on the State Board of Educa tion; and for other purposes.

SR 131. By Senator Dykes of the 14th:
Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia, so as to provide for the merger of the Cochran Independent School System and the Bleckley County School System.

HB 228. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Lovett of Laurens and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for final settlements of doubtful and disputed claims, subject to approval of the State Board of Work men's Compensation; to define further "injury" and "personal in jury"; and for other purposes.

HB 732. By Messrs. Puqua of Richmond and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to provide for the "Uniform Commercial Code"; and for other purposes.

HB 823. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Hill of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act known as "The Soil Connservation Districts Law", so as to change the name of said act; and for other purposes.

HB 869. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill to amend an act relating to weights and measures, so as to pro vide that it shall be lawful to sell corn and other grains on a one hundred weight basis; and for other purposes.

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HR 42. By Mr. McClelland of Pulton:
A resolution to compensate Mrs. Mary L. Scogin (State Highway Department); and for other purposes.

HR 175. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Greene and Crowe of Bartow: A resolution to compensate H. S. Mahan, Jr.; and for other purposes.

HR 229. By Mr. Underwood of Taylor: A resolution to compensate Lester B. Pallin; and for other purposes.

HR 286. By Messrs. Duncan of Carroll and Waldrop of Carroll:
A resolution to compensate Albert G. Alien for damages to his automo bile received in a collision with a State Highway Department truck; and for other purposes.

HR 330. By Mr. Knight of Berrien: A resolution to compensate Ralph Mathis; and for other purposes.

HR 343. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes: A resolution to compensate Carl S. Hopkins; and for other purposes.

HR 354. By Mr. Ware of Troup: A resolution to compensate Mr. M. A. Teal; and for other purposes.

HR 361. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution to compensate Derst Baking Company; and for other purposes.

HR 426. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and M. Smith of Fulton, Mackay, How ard and Rutland of DeKalb:
A resolution amending the resolution creating the Fulton County-City of Atlanta Study Commission, so as to extend the time for making a report of its findings and recommendations; and for other purposes.

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Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrave Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SB 182.
SB 192. SB 214.
SB 225.
SB 227.
SR 91.
SR 115.
Respectfully submitted,
Waters of the 41st District,
Chairman.

Mr. Smalley of the 26th District, Secretary of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on 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 291. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 26th District, Secretary.
Mr. Gardner of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banking and Finance has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 167. Do Not Pass.

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SB 177. Do Not Pass. HB 770. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Gardner of 47th District, Chairman.

Mr. Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Government, has had under con sideration 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 717. Do Pass. HB 729. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 813. Do Pass. HB 814. Do Pass. HB 815. Do Pass. HB 816. Do Pass. HB 817. Do Pass. HB 819. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Brown of 52nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bill and resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 781. Do Pass. HR 260. Do Pass. HR 360. Do Pass. HR 366. Do Pass. HR 373. Do Pass.

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HE 377. Do Pass. HR 379. Do Pass. HR 380. Do Pass. HR 381. Do Pass. HR 382. Do Pass, as Amended. HR 383. Do Pass. HR 388. Do Pass. HR 403. Do Pass. HR 404. Do Pass. HR 411. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Chairman.

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 an address by Mr. S. P. Jacobson, Group Vice-President of the Brunswick Corporation, was called to order by the president of the Senate.

The resolution authorizing the joint session of the Senate and House was read by the secretary of the Senate.
Lieutenant-Governor Byrd introduced Governor S. Ernest Vandiver with the following remarks:
It always gives me great pleasure to have the honor of presenting to you the distinguished Chief Executive of our Grand and Sovereign State.
Let me say that no one knows better than I his deep convictions that a public official must not merely be free of illegality in their conduct of govern mental affairs, but must . . .
... Be faithful to their trust reposed in them;
. . . Meet the demands of the public that their public officials display hon esty in their personal conduct, and in the conduct of governmental affairs;
. . . Exercise frugality in the handling of the people's money, so as to inspire the people to be competent and frugal in the handling of their own, and
... Be loyal to the people and to the principles of decency and constitu tional government.

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Our 73rd Governor has lived up to this obligation.

On several occasions, I have noted that he has attributed Georgia's indus trial growth partly to her favorable political climate and her record of con servative government.

I fully agree with that contention and I say to you in all sincerity that S. Ernest Vandiver himself has done a great deal towards establishing that favor able climate and making that record.

He is here with us this morning to present to you the officials of a world giant in industry ... an industry which has shown its confidence in our state and our people by making Georgia a vital part of its vast world-wide complex.

It is indeed an honor to present to you a man who has been worthy of the trust, faithful to his oath, and responsive to his people . . .

THE HONORABLE S. ERNEST VANDIVER, GOVERNOR OF GEOR GIA ...

Governor Vandiver . . .

Governor Vandiver presented Mr. Jacobson to the General Assembly with the following remarks:

LT. GOVERNOR BYRD, SPEAKER SMITH, MR. JACOBSON, DISTIN GUISHED GUESTS AND MEMBERS OF THIS GENERAL ASSEM BLY . . .
There are a number of reasons why I am proud to present our guests to you this morning.
Not the least of these is the fact that recreation--spanning the full range of land and water sports--has become an integral part of both our history, and our life today.
The sport of golf, for instance, is synonymous with Georgia, and it has produced greats like Bobby Jones, Louise Suggs and Dot Kirby.
Certainly, to imagine Georgia without football or basketball is unthinkable.
No sports fan could endure the thoughts of Georgia being unable to produce the Frankie Sinkwiches, or the Charlie Trippis, in football, or the likes of Roger Kafser in basketball.
Likewise, with the enormous expansion in Georgia today of recreation, no week-end trip to the lake would be complete without boats and trailers--perferably those manufactured in Georgia by our distinguished guests.

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And with the great need for more recreational pursuits to fill the extra leisure hours of our people, bowling has also come into its own in Georgia.

Gigantic modern bowling lanes are springing up all over Georgia, in com munities large and small. Notably, most of them are equipped with products made by our guests.

Just a short time ago, we could not have enjoyed all of these pursuits through the use of Georgia-made products.

Today, because the Brunswick Corporation has shown its faith in our state, each and every one of these sports can be played and enjoyed with equipment and goods made in Georgia by Georgia people.

You can play golf, basketball and football--and other sports using inflated equipment--with products made in Covington.

You can tee off on any Georgia golf course with clubs made in Albany, or ...

You can take a spin on the lake in a fiberglass runabout made at Nashville, in Berrien County.

Why?

Because the Brunswick Corporation--a firm which had its beginning during the Presidential administration of James K. Polk in 1845--has demonstrated a deep and abiding faith in Georgia and her people.

Because of this demonstration of faith, more than 500 Georgians have been provided with new jobs in plants operated by our guests.
More than $2 million annually in payrolls is being pumped into the economic veins of our communities, and our state.
In Covington, this firm is operating a plant producing golf balls, basket balls, footballs, and other sporting goods.
In Albany, another plant is turning out a full line of McGregor golf clubs.
At Nashville, a third plant is manufacturing Cutter fiberglass boats.
Two of these plants have been constructed in the State within a year.
I am also advised that there is a space available at the Covington plant to double that plant's capacity, when customer demands and sales orders re quire it.
That could well happen, since the Brunswick Corporation has targeted a world-wide sales goal of $750 million to $800 million five years from now.
Its chosen fields of operation--recreation, health, education, and defense-- are in areas of almost total public need.

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And, I agree with the philosophy of B. E. Bensinger, President of this indus trial giant, that "so long as America and the rest of the free world enjoy meas urable progress along with population growth, Brunswick can't miss."

And, I might add, Georgia can't miss either, with Brunswick.

Lt. Governor Byrd, Mr. Speaker, and members of this General Assembly, I appreciate deeply the fact that this legislature has seen fit to take time out of its busy schedule to recognize these guests.

If every manufacturer who has began operations in Georgia in recent years demonstrated the faith in our state that Brunswick has, there would be no bounds to our industrial growth.

It's a pleasure, therefore, for me to introduce to you this morning the Executive Vice President of the Brunswick Corporation, and the President of its Bowling Division, Mr. S. P. Jacobson. He will introduce to you other officials of this great firm and of its facilities in our state.

Mr. Jacobson . . .

Mr. Jacobson addressed the General Assembly with the following remarks:
Governor Vandiver, Lieutenant Governor Byrd, Speaker Smith, and Mem bers of the Georgia Legislature:
We appreciate sincerely the opportunity of being with you today. To me, it is a singular honor, since, to the best of my knowledge, Brunswick has never before been given such gracious attention by the law-making body of a great state.
Just who is this Company invading your chamber today? If you thought it was the old Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company, the famous old manufacturer of billiard tables and bowling equipment--you are right. We are that Company, with a new name, a new face, and a new shape.
We've come a long way since that day 117 years ago when John M. Brunswick, a Cincinnati cabinet maker, produced his first commercial billiard table. In the intervening span of time, Brunswick has produced a variety of consumer goods from refrigerators to phonograph records. It has weathered five wars, and several depressions, but it has never relinquished its leadership of the bowling and billiards industry.
In the past five years, however, it has experienced its greatest physical growth. In 1956, we operated two plants with a total of 3700 employees. Today, Brunswick (we recently dropped Balke-Collender) operates a complex of 28 manufacturing plants throughout the world. Three of these are in the state of Georgia. The number of our employees has grown from 3700 to 14,000. The number of shareholders has grown from 3000 to nearly 100,000. Sales volume of our products has multiplied eight times.

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We are now entrenched in four fields--Recreation, Health, Education, and Defense. In addition to bowling, billiards, and sporting goods, we manufacture boats, medical and scientific supplies, and school furniture. Such names are Owens Yacht, Larson Boats, McGregor Sports Products, Mercury Motors, Union Skates, Red Head Brand Hunting Clothing, Zebco Fishing Reels are a part of the Brunswick family.

This, in a nutshell, gentlemen, is the new look of Brunswick.

Our Georgia operations now include a golf ball plant in Covington, a fiber glass boat plant in Nashville, and (our newest) a plant for the manufacture of golf clubs in Albany. In addition, our Bowling Division has a sales Branch in Atlanta, and our Mercury Motor Division will soon open a regional warehouse in the same city.

Yes, our stake in Georgia is big, and getting bigger. It was no accident that Brunswick selected your state to share significantly in its growth. It came about as a result of a careful survey of a great many states. We found the industrial climate of Georgia ideal from many points of view.

Aside from the cold economic and regional advantages of locating here, we found Georgians to be progressive in their thinking, co-operative in their willingness to help us grow, and friendly above and beyond the finest traditions of the South. It is an understatement to simply say that we have had fine co-operation from city, county, and state officials in realizing our expansion plans. From opening negotiations on, we received splendid treatment and help on all sides. I want to personally thank Don Ballard, your representative from Newton County, for his wonderful work in making this pleasant visit possible today.

Events to this moment can surely stand as a shining example of construc tive cooperation between the civic and business interest of a great community. The kind of relationship we now share is not something of passing significance. Business and civic leaders across the country have become increasingly conscious of the need for it as the fruits of this kind of unity have become more obvious to both parties. It is good that Georgia's leaders have recognized this.

Before closing my remarks, I would like to introduce three of my asso ciates from Brunswick who will stay close to our day-to-day activities in Geor gia, even though they are at our headquarters in Chicago.

Gentlemen, meet the President of Brunswick's Sporting Goods and Boating Divisions, Mr. Richard Bennett. Dick has recently completed a nine-year tour as Chief Executive of our highly successful Canadian Subsidiary. He is a veteran of 17 years with the Company.

Next to Dick is Casey Peifer, Executive Vice-President of the Sporting Goods and Boating Group. Casey has been a key figure in Brunswick's growth in recent years. Until last year, he was Director of Corporate Development and negotiated our most outstanding mergers.
Mr. H. Douglas Rowe is Vice-President of Manufacturing for the Sport ing Goods Division and will be in direct charge of our Covington and Albany plants.

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Finally, gentlemen, as a token of the sincere appreciation for the fine treat ment you have given us, it is my pleasure to present to you, Governor Vandiver, this MacGregor DX-Tourney ball, made at Covington and bearing the official seal of the state of Georgia. We have already seen to it that all of your associates in the room receive this memento from Brunswick.

It is a ball that has won the Professional Golfer's Association long-ball driving contest for the past three years. We believe it will not only improve your personal game, but also will score a long and straight "shot" for Georgia's busi ness future. Thank you very much.

Senator Sanders of the 18th moved that the joint session he now dissolved, and the motion prevailed.
The president announced the joint session dissolved.
The senators returned to the Senate Chamber and the Senate was called to order by the president for the regular transaction of business.
The following general hills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:
HR 376. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Doug las, Bowen of Randolph, Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter, Smith of Grady, Barrett of Cherokee, Andrews of Stephens, Odom of Dougherty, Doster of Wilcox, Smith of Emanuel, Twitty of Mitchell and others:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for appropriation control and for the biennial preparation, submission and enactment of a General Appropriations Bill to fix limitations on appro priations; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifi cation or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section IX of the Constitution, as amended, is hereby amended by striking Paragraphs I and II of Section IX in their entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof new Paragraphs I and II to read as follows:
"Paragraph I. Preparation, submission and enactments of General Appropriations Bill.

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(a) The Governor shall submit to the General Assembly, within five days after its convening in January, 1963, and every two years thereafter, a budget message and a budget report, accom panied by a draft of a General Appropriations Bill, in such form and manner as may be prescribed by statute, which shall provide for the appropriation of the funds necessary to operate all the various departments and agencies, and to meet the current expenses
of the State for each of the next two ensuing fiscal years.

(b) The General Assembly shall biennially appropriate the
funds necessary to operate all the various departments and agen cies, and meet the current expenses of the State for each of the next two fiscal years. The fiscal year of the State shall commence on the first day of July of each year and terminate on the thirtieth of June following.

(c) The General Assembly shall by general law provide for the regulation and management of the finance and fiscal administra tion of the State.

"Paragraph II. General Appropriation Act.

(a) Each General Appropriation Act, now of force or here after adopted, with such amendments as are adopted from time to time, shall continue in force and effect for the next two ensuing fiscal years after adoption and it shall then expire except for the mandatory appropriations required by this Constitution and those required to meet contractual obligations authorized by this Con stitution and the continued appropriation of Federal grants.

(b) The General Assembly shall not appropriate funds for any given fiscal year which, in aggregate, exceed a sum equal to the amount of unappropriated surplus expected to have accrued in
the State Treasury at the beginning of the fiscal year, together with an amount not greater than the grand total Treasury receipts anticipated to be collected in the fiscal year, less refunds. Supple mentary appropriations, if any, shall be made in the manner pro
vided in Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph III of this Constitu tion."

(c) All appropriated funds, except for the mandatory appro priations required by this Constitution, remaining unexpended and not contractually obligated at the expiration of the fiscal year for which appropriated shall lapse and the total of such lapses to gether with the balance in the General Fund of the State Treasury shall constitute the State's unappropriated surplus. Provided, how
ever, the Budget Bureau is authorized to make available to a Budget Unit any funds lapsed at the end of the first fiscal year from such Budget Unit for budgeted expenditures, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, in the second fiscal year of the General Appropriations Act. At the termination of the General Appropriations Act, all unexpended appropriated funds, except for the mandatory appropriations required by this Constitution, and which are not contractually obligated, shall lapse.

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(d) All Federal funds received by the State of Georgia are hereby continually appropriated in the exact amounts and for the purposes authorized and directed by the Federal Government in making the grant.

(e) The appropriations or expenditures of any funds for the payment of obligations under contracts, or the making of any contracts, pursuant to the provisions of Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I (a) of this Constitution is prohibited at any time when the aggregate annual payments under all such contracts, then existing or to be made, exceeds 15% of the total revenue receipts, less refunds, of the State Treasury in the fiscal year immediately preceding the making and entering into of any such contract; pro vided, however, this provision shall not affect contracts validly entered into prior to its adoption or which conform to this pro vision at the time entered into hereafter. No State Public Authority shall issue or reissue bonds which will require and result in a lease contract between such Authority and any agency until the General Assembly has specifically provided funds in an Appropria tions Act for the payment of at least one year's rental under such lease contracts. This provision shall not apply to funds of or to contracts entered into by any city, town, municipality, county, or local public authority.

Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion 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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for improved appropriations control and to promote economy and efficiency in budget matters.
"Against ratification of an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for improved appropriations control and to promote economy and efficiency in budget matters."

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 re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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Senators Smalley of the 26th, Sanders of the 18th and Knox of the 54th offered the following amendment:

Amend HR 376 as follows:

Substitute Paragraph C of Paragraph II in its entirety and by substituting the following:

(c) At the end of each fiscal year, unless approved by the Budget Bureau, the amount of each appropriation provided for in this chapter, except for the mandatory appropriations required by the Constitution, remaining unexpended, and which have not been contractually obligated in writing, shall lapse and cease to be avail able and the State Treasurer shall not pay any unallotted appro priation and shall make the necessary adjustments in his appropria
tion accounts to charge off the amount of the lapsed appropria tions. In no event shall any appropriated funds which have neither been expended nor contractually obligated in writing be carried
forward by any budget unit beyond the biennium covered by the Appropriation Act.

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 adoption of the resolution, was agreed to as amended.

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 Braly Brown Clanton Claxton Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Gardner Grayson Green Griner Hart

Ingram Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Lambert Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry

Persons Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted as amended.

SB 199. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend section 29-301 of the Code relating to covenants run ning with the land, as amended, so as to provide that covenants re stricting lands to certain uses shall not run more than twenty (20) years in counties and municipalities which have a Planning Commission or Planning Laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Government Operations offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend Section 29-301 of the Code, relating to covenants running with the land, as amended by an act approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. Laws 1935, p. 112), so as to provide that covenants restricting lands to certain uses shall not run more than twenty (20) years in counties and municipalities which have a Planning Commission or planning laws; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Section 29-301 of the Code, relating to covenants run ning with the land, as amended by an Act approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. Laws 1935, p. 112), is hereby amended by striking from the last sentence of said Section the following words, "in municipalities which have adopted zoning laws", and inserting in lieu thereof the fol lowing words, "in counties and municipalities which have a Planning Commission, zoning or planning laws", so that when so amended said Section shall read as follows:
"29-301. Covenants running with land go to purchaser. The purchaser of lands obtains with the title, however conveyed to him, at public or private sale, all the rights which any former owner of the land, under whom he claims, may have had by virtue of any covenants of warranty of title, or of quiet enjoyment, or of freedom from incumbrances, contained in the conveyance from any former grantor, unless the transmission of such covenants with the land is expressly negatived in the covenant itself. Provided, however, that covenants restricting lands to certain uses shall not run for more than twenty (20) years in counties and munici palities which have a Planning Commission, zoning or planning laws."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the sub stitute 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 32, nays 0.

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

SB 208. By Senator Mathews of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act requiring all judges to wear black robes while presiding in court, and providing for the keeping of flags in the court rooms; and for other purposes.

Senator Dews of the 9th asked unanimous consent that SB 208 be tabled until 11:00 o'clock on February 1st.
The consent was granted.
HR 375. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Doug las, Bowen of Randolph, Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter, Smith of Grady, Barrett of Cherokee, Andrews of Stephens, Odom of Dougherty, Doster of Wilcox, Smith of Emanuel, Twitty of Mitchell, and others:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relating to meetings of the General Assembly; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article III, Section IV, Paragraph III of the Constitu tion, as amended, is hereby amended by striking said Paragraph III in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph III to read as follows:
"Paragraph III. Meeting; time limit, adjournment. The Gen eral Assembly shall meet in regular session on the second Monday

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in January, 1963, and every odd-numbered year thereafter, for no longer than twelve (12) days to organize, to receive the proposed General Appropriations Bill, and to attend to other matters, and reconvene on the last Monday in February of each odd-numbered year for no longer than thirty-three (33) days. The General As sembly shall meet in regular session on the second Monday in January, 1964, and in every even-numbered year thereafter. By concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of members elected to both Houses of the General Assembly, the General Assembly may adjourn any regular session to such later date as it may fix for reconvening in regular session, but shall remain in regular session no longer than forty-five (45) days in the aggregate in odd-num bered years, and no longer than forty (40) days, in the aggregate, in even-numbered years during the terms for which members were elected. All business pending in the Senate or House at the ad journment of any regular session may be considered at any later regular session of the same General Assembly, as if there had been no adjournment. Nothing herein shall be construed to affect the power of the Governor to convoke the General Assembly in extra ordinary session, or the duty of the Governor to convene the Gen eral Assembly in extraordinary session upon the certificate of three fifths of the members elected to the Senate and the House of Representatives, as provided in Article V, Section I, Paragraph XII (Section 2-3012) of this Constitution. If an impeachment trial is pending at the end of any regular or extraordinary session, the Senate may continue in session until such trial is completed."

Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion 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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 furnish the people's elected representatives in the General Assem bly sufficient time to study matters relating to the expenditure of public funds.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to furnish the people's elected representatives in the General Assem bly sufficient time to study matters relating to the expenditure of public funds."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.
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State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

Senator Sanders of the 18th offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 375 by striking the word "last" from Paragraph III on line six thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the word "second".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 40, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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 Braly Brown Clanton Clary Claxton Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Pitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Ingram Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Lambert Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Owens

Perry Persons Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 49, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted as amended.

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SB 230. By Senators Owens of the 32nd and Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to create the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority; and for other purposes.

Senator Owens of the 32nd offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 230 by striking on page 1, line 19 the following language: "all the islands in Lake Lanier", and adding the following: "such of the islands in Lake Lanier as are at the date of this enactment licensed to the State by the United States through its agency the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for a State Park."

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 36, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
SB 212. By Senator Knox of the 54th: A bill to amend an act relating to the health insurance plan for State Employees, approved March 16, 1961, (Ga. L. 1961, p. 147), so as to authorize members of the General Assembly to participate in such plan; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 211. By Senator Knox of the 54th: A bill providing for physical examinations for prospective employees of the State, approved March 17, 1956, (Ga. L. 1956, p. 808), as amended, so as to provide that the applicant shall pay the cost of an

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examination performed by a physician of the applicant's choice; and for other purposes.

The report 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 812. By Messrs. Caldwell of Upson, Brooks of Fulton and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to increase the salaries of Superior Court judges; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 812 by striking and deleting therefrom the following language contained in section 1 of said bill:
"Provided, however, that no Judge of the Superior Court shall receive more than $22,500.00 per annum as total compensation from the State and any County or Counties. In the event such total compensation exceeds said amount the excess shall be de ducted from the supplement provided by any County or Counties and shall not be paid to any such judge."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 9, 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 40, nays 0.

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

Senator Mitchell of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that HB 812 be immediately transmitted to the House.

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The consent was granted.

HB 781. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris and Hale of Dade:
A bill to establish a continuing capital fund to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner from which loans to counties may be made to aid in defraying the cost of property valuation and equaliza tion programs for ad valorem tax purposes as authorized by law; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

SB 202. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act approved February 3, 1949, establishing an employees' retirement system, (Ga. Laws 1949, pp. 138, et seq.), as amended, so as to modify means and procedure thereof for members to secure Social Security coverage; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

SR 134. By Senator Dykes of the 14th:
A resolution proposing to State Highway Board that they implement a minimum salary for highway maintenance employees:

On the vote, Senator Dykes of the 14th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.
A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Braly Clanton Clary
Claxton Conger Dailey Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick
Grayson Green

Harrington Hart Johnson Kelly
Lambert Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th MeWhorter of 50th
Newton Overby

Owens Peterson Ponsell Raynor
Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Waters
Whisnant White

Voting in the negative was Senator Gardner.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 1, and the resolu tion was adopted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
I am directed by the Speaker of the House to return to you the following bill of the House and the message of January 30, 1962, in order that the correct names of the Senate Conferees on HB 9 relating to the sale of fireworks, may be properly shown.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of appointing a corrected Committee of Conference thereon:

HB 9. By Mr. Killian of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act regulating the sale of fireworks, so as to remove certain exceptions to the provisions of this act; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a Committee of Conference the following Sena tors : Senators Staples of the 37th, White of the 39th and Raynor of the 4th.

HR 382. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris and Hale of Dade:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow any county or municipality in this State to borrow the necessary funds to

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defray the cost of property valuation and equalization programs for ad valorem tax purposes from private individuals, firms, corporations, or partnerships, as well as from the State; to provide for the submis sion of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:

"Every county is hereby empowered to create debt, by way of borrowing from private individuals, firms, corporations, or partner ships, as well as from the State, for the purpose of paying the whole or part of the cost of property valuation and equalization programs for ad valorem tax purposes; to contract for the repay ment thereof and to issue notes or other like instruments as evi dence of the obligation to repay the debt so contracted without being subject to any limit as to amount of such debt so created and without the necessity of approval thereof by the qualified voters of that county; provided nevertheless that the debt shall be payable in one or more equal installments, one of which shall fall due at least each year, but which may fall due each month, the last of which, shall mature not more than seven years from the date of creation and shall not bear interest in excess of five (5%) per cent per annum on unpaid principal; and a tax shall be levied on the taxable property of the county as may be needed to repay such debt so created."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 allow any county or municipality in this State to borrow the neces sary funds to defray the cost of property valuation and equaliza tion programs for ad valorem tax purposes.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to allow any county or municipality in this State to borrow the necessary funds to defray the cost of property valuation and equalization programs for ad valorem tax purposes."

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns 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 issue his proclamation
thereon.

The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 382 by changing the period at the end of section 1 to a semi-colon and adding at the end thereof the following:
"provided, however, that no county shall be empowered to create debt under the provisions of this paragraph for the pur poses of a property valuation and equalization program until such program and all contracts to be entered into pursuant thereto shall have been approved by the State Revenue Commissioner, and until such county shall have entered into an agreement with the State Revenue Commissioner that such program shall be carried out in accordance with such Rules and Regulations pertaining to such programs as may be promulgated by the Commissioner."

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 as amended, 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:

Braly Clanton Clary Claxton Conger Dailey Dews Dykes

Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harrington Ingram Johnson

Kelly Knox Lambert Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th

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McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Owens Perry Peterson

Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples

Towson Warnell Waters White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted as amended.

HB 257. By Mr. Pannell of Murray:
A bill to repeal an act relating to publication of campaign expenses by candidates; and for other purposes.

The report 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 535. By Messrs. Andrews of Hall, Thornton of Bibb, Odom of Dougherty and others:
A bill to amend an act reorganizing the State Department of Law and relating to the appointment of assistant attorney-generals; and for other purposes.

Senator Grayson of the 1st moved that HB 535 be recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.
On the motion to recommit, the ayes were 33, nays 2, and the motion pre vailed.
HB 274. By Mr. Dicus of Muscogee: A bill to amend an act relating to the capacity of persons to contract for marriage, so as to raise the minimum ages of the male applicant for a marriage license to eighteen and of the female applicant to six teen; and for other purposes.

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Senator Lambert of the 28th moved that HB 274 be postponed until Feb ruary 1, 1962.

On the motion to postpone, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the motion pre vailed.

HB 289. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Juvenile Court 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 34, nays 0.

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

SB 221. By Senator Staples of the 37th:
A bill to provide for the manner of selecting judges emeritus, their pay, duties, and term of 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 33, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 291. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb: A bill to amend an act relating to the punishment for certain election offenses; and for other purposes.
Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that HB 291 be post poned to February 1, 1962.
The consent was granted.

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Senator Gardner of the 47th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, February 1, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading was offered by Reverend Cullen B. Jones, Jr., pastor Pattillo Methodist Church, Decatur, Georgia.

Prayer was offered by Reverend Robert L. Taylor, pastor Madison Meth odist Church, Madison, Georgia.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.
Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports and standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested 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. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:

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HB 947. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to create the Civil and Criminal Court of Troup County in lieu of the City Court of LaGrange; and for other purposes.

HB 940. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Charter of the Town of Athens, so as to redefine and corporate limits of the City of Athens; to re define the boundaries of the wards of said City; and for other purposes.

HB 939. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Charter of the Town of Athens, so as to provide that the Mayor and Council shall have authority to prescribe by ordinance a method for casting absentee ballots; and for other purposes.

HB 938. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act to amend the Charter of the Town of Athens; to authorize the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens to close all or any part of any public street located within the corporate limits of the City of Athens; and for other purposes.

HB 929. By Messrs. Dickey, Funk and Crawford of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act relating to the limitation of ad valorem tax ation by municipal corporations, so as to provide that the Town of Pooler shall be affected by certain provisions thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 920. By Messrs. Pickard, Wickham and Dicus of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act providing for a permanent pension for employees of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.

HB 918. By Mr. Brown of Hart:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, and a Board of Finance for Hart County; and for other purposes.

HR 431. By Mr. Jones of Liberty:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain land in Liberty County; and for other purposes.

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HB 765. By Messrs. Sinclair of Macon and Rowland of Johnson:
A bill to amend an act relating to the creation of the State Board of Medical Examiners; to change the amount of license fees; and for other purposes.

HB 466. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act relating to the purposes for which counties may levy taxes, so as to authorize counties to levy a tax for certain school lunch purposes; and for other purposes.
HR 467. By Mr. Joiner of Washington:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the appointment of a School Superintendent by the Board of Education of Washington County to serve for the unexpired term when the office if vacated because of death or otherwise; and for other purposes.

HR 464. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the Board of Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of Hall County to enact ordinances for the policing and governing of said county; and for other purposes.

HR 463. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution providing that the General Assembly may grant the right to the governing au thority of Hall County to construct and repair sanitary sewers in Hall County; to assess abutting property owners; and for other purposes.

HR 460. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to authorize Muscogee County to make appropriations from county funds not de rived from ad valorem taxation to promote industry and attract tour ists; and for other purposes.

HR 455. By Mr. Bowen of Randolph:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Randolph County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 454. By Mr. Harrell of Fayette:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Peachtree City Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

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HR 451. By Mr. Paris of Barrow:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Barrow County Industrial Building Authority; and for other pur poses.

HR 449. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the merger of the school systems of the City of Quitman and Brooks County; and for other purposes.

HR 428. By Mr. Brackin of Seminole:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Donalsonville and Seminole County Industrial Building Au thority; and for other purposes.

HR 421. By Mr. Wells of Peach:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the County Board of Education of Peach County to borrow funds and pledge certain building funds to the payment thereof; and for other purposes.

HR 418. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize governing body of Johnson County to levy an annual ad valorem tax; and for other purposes.

HR 416. By Mr. Knight of Berrien:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Berrien County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 415. By Mr. Wells of Camden:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Kingsland Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 409. By Mr. Sinclair of Macon:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the election by the people of members of the Board of Educa tion of Macon County; and for other purposes.

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HR 405. By Mr. Cloer of Towns:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Towns County by the people; and for other purposes.

HR 478. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the Board of Education of Coffee County by the people; and for other purposes.

SR 107. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to the Constitution providing that the County School Superintendent of Laurens County shall be elected by the Board of Education of Laurens County; and for other purposes.

SR 108. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to the Constitution providing that members of the Board of Education of Laurens County shall be elected by the people; and for other purposes.

SB 194. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A bill to create and organize Commissioners of Chatham County, to define their jurisdiction and duties; to authorize the acquisition of lands for spoilage purposes; and for other purposes.

SB 195. By Senator McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act approved August 17, 1909, creating and establishing a new Charter and municipal Government for the Town of Decatur, now City of Decatur; creating an office of the City Recorder by providing for the election of a Recorder Pro Tempore; and for other purposes.

SB 197. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Flowery Branch in Hall County, approved March 30, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 1877) ; and for other purposes.

HR 469. By Mr. Smith of Grady:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the City of Cairo to be known as the City of Cairo Development Authority; and for other purposes.

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HR 474. By Mr. McDonald of White:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create a body corporate and politic to be known as the "White County Industrial Building Authority"; and for other purposes.

HB 787. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to provide an appropriation, of the Employment Security Law, of additional funds which are otherwise available to the Department of Labor, for the purpose of providing suitable offices for use by the Employment Security Agency; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House:
HB 62. By Messrs. Undercofler and Jones of Sumter: A bill to amend an act establishing a Minimum Foundation Program of Education, so as to remove the provisions relating to the population of municipalities from the Section prescribing the procedure for deter mining the amount of funds needed by local units to pay teachers' salaries; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House to wit:
HR 538. By Messrs. Hall, Scoggin and Lowrey of Floyd: A resolution requesting the United States Congress to appropriate funds to begin construction of certain dams; and for other purposes.
HR 459. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel: A resolution creating a joint interim committee of the House and Senate to be known as "The Municipal Study Committee", for the pur pose of inquiring into the needs and problems of the incorporated municipalities of the State; and for other purposes.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 135. By Senators Clanton of the 7th, Ayers of the 31st, and others: Extending congratulations to Coats and Clark; and for other purposes.
SR 137. By Senator Miller of the 40th: Expressing regret at the passing of Honorable W. 0. Sparks; and for other purposes.

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HR 349. By Mr. Hurst of Quitman:
A resolution to designate a State Highway as the S. Ernest Vandiver Causeway; and for other purposes.

HR 359. By Messrs. Pickard, Wickham and Dicus of Muscogee: A resolution designating the new bridge over the Chattahoochee River at Columbus, Georgia as the "General James Edward Oglethorpe Bridge"; and for other purposes.
HR 522. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel: A resolution expressing appreciation to the Georgia Institute of Technology and officials thereof; and for other purposes.
HR 538. By Messrs. Hall, Scoggin and Lowrey of Floyd: A resolution requesting the United States Congress to appropriate funds to begin construction of certain dams; and for other purposes.
The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:
SB 252. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Clary of the 29th, and others: A bill to amend an act providing for the compulsory school attendance of all children of certain ages, so as to provide for the suspension of the enforcement of said act in certain instances; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.
SB 253. By Senator Hart of the 53rd: A bill to amend Code Section 94-511 authorizing the Public Service Commission to designate a standard sign or signs and to require the use of same by railroad companies so as to authorize the Public Service Commission to designate electric warning devices and to require the use of same by railroad companies; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.
SB 254. By Senator Hart of the 53rd: A bill to amend Code Section 95-1803 relating to signs at dangerous railroad crossings, so as to permit the Public Safety Commission to inspect and classify railroad crossings; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

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SB 255. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Minimum Foundation Program of Education in Georgia, relating to calculation of financial ability of local units of administration to support the Minimum Foundation Program; and for other purposes.
Eeferred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SB 256. By Senator Braly of the 38th:
A bill to amend Code Title 114 relating to Workmen's Compensation, so as to provide for a waiver of heart conditions; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 257. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend an Act providing a pension for members of the police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 258. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act providing pensions for members of paid fire departments applicable to cities having more than 150,000 population by the United States Census of 1920, as amended; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 259. By Senator Claxton of the 21st:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, as amended, so as to provide for credit to members for previous service as an employee of the Peace Officers' Annuity for Benefit Fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SB 260. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A bill to amend an Act creating position of Emeritus for certain elec tive State officers to provide for appointment of officers having served specified period of time and having attained a specified age; procedure connected therewith; compensation; effective date; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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SR 136. By Senator Braly of the 38th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Paulding County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 466. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act relating to the purposes for which counties may levy taxes, so as to authorize counties to levy a tax for certain school lunch purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

HB 765. By Messrs. Sinclair of Macon and Rowland of Johnson: A bill to amend an act relating to the creation of the State Board of Medical Examiners; to change the amount of license fees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.
HB 787. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb: A bill to provide an appropriation, of the Employment Security Law, of additional funds which are otherwise available to the Department of Labor, for the purpose of providing suitable offices for use by the Employment Security Agency; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 918. By Mr. Brown of Hart: A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, and a Board of Finance for Hart County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 920. By Messrs. Pickard, Wickham and Dicus of Muscogee: A bill to amend an act providing for a permanent pension for em ployees of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 929. By Messrs. Dickey, Funk and Crawford of Chatham: A bill to amend an act relating to the limitation of ad valorem taxation by municipal corporations, so as to provide that the Town of Pooler shall be affected by certain provisions thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 938. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act to amend an act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens; to authorize the mayor and council of the City of Athens to close all or any part of any public street located within the corporate limits of the City of Athens; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 939. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the Town of Athens, so as to provide that the mayor and council shall have authority to prescribe by ordinance a method for casting absentee ballots; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 940. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the Town of Athens, so as to redefine the corporate limits of the City of Athens; to rede fine the boundaries of the wards of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 947. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup: A bill to create the Civil and Criminal Court of Troup County in lieu of the City Court of LaGrange; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HR 405. By Mr. Cloer of Towns: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Towns County by the people; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 409. By Mr. Sinclair of Macon: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election by the people of members of the Board of Education of Macon County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 415. By Mr. Wells of Camden: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Kingsland Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HR 416. By Mr. Knight of Berrien:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Berrien County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 418. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing body of Johnson County to levy an annual ad valorem tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 421. By Mr. Wells of Peach:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the County Board of Education of Peach County to borrow funds and pledge certain building funds to the payment thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 428. By Mr. Brackin of Seminole: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Donalsonville and Seminole County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 431. By Mr. Jones of Liberty: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain land in Liberty County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 449. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the merger of the school system of the City of Quitman and Brooks County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 451. By Mr. Paris of Barrow:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Barrow County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HR 454. By Mr. Harrell of Fayette:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Peachtree City Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 455. By Mr. Bowen of Randolph:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Randolph County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 459. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A resolution creating a joint committee of the House and Senate to be known as "The Municipal Study Committee", for the purpose of inquiring into the needs and problems of the incorporated municipali ties of the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 460. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to authorize Muscogee County to make appropriations from county funds not de rived from ad valorem taxation to promote industry and attract tour ists; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 463. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution providing that the General Assembly may grant the right to the governing authority of Hall County to construct and repair sanitary sewers in Hall County; to assess abutting property owners; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 464. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the Board of Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of Hall County to enact ordinances for the policing and governing of said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HR 467. By Mr. Joiner of Washington:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of a School Superintendent by the Board of Education of Washington County to serve for the unexpired term when the office is vacated because of death or otherwise; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 469. By Mr. Smith of Grady:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the City of Cairo to be known as the City of Cairo Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 474. By Mr. McDonald of White: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create a body corporate and politic to be known as the "White County Industrial Building Authority"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 478. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the Board of Education of Coffee County by the people; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:
SB 240. By Senator Dailey of the llth: A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Dawson, as amended, so as to provide that the mayor and council of the City of Dawson will be eligible to succeed themselves in office; and for other purposes.

SB 241. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide that no operator's or chauffeur's license shall be issued to anyone under eighteen years old unless they have completed the driver school course offered by the public school system of the State; and for other purposes.

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SB 242. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend Code Section 32-1004 relating to qualifications and duties of county superintendents of schools; and for other purposes.

SB 243. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd: A bill to amend Code Section 32-1003 relating to procedure for filling vacancies occurring in office of county superintendent of schools in any county, so as to change procedure of filling vacancies; and for other purposes.
SB 244. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act relating to purposes for which counties may levy and collect taxes, so as to authorize counties to levy and collect a tax for certain school lunch purposes; and for other purposes.

SB 245. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Minimum Foundation Program of Education; and for other purposes.

SB 246. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a State Board of Education, pre scribing qualifications, fixing terms of office, duties, penalties for vio lation of said act; and for other purposes.

SB 247. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to provide support of existing independent school systems by municipal corporations authorized to maintain same by the Constitu tion of Georgia, provide ad valorem taxation for their support; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 248. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Minimum Foundation Program of Education in Georgia, by amending Section 4 of said act relating to contracts of professional personnel; and for other purposes.

SB 249. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Education of the State, so as to provide the Board with authority to create a driver education program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 250. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Minimum Foundation Program of Education in Georgia by amending Section 5 of said act relating to certification and classification of teachers; and for other purposes.

SB 251. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A bill to provide for the use of voting machines in Laurens County; and for other purposes.

SR 132. By Senator Knox of the 54th: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no change shall be made in the term of office of county officials, nor the compensation system changed or compensation decreased during the term of office for which elected; and for other purposes.
HB 243. By Messrs. Smith of Grady, Rowland of Johnson, McCracken of Jef ferson, Steis of Harris and Underwood of Montgomery: A bill to amend an act relating to the requirements for admission to the practice of law of attorneys from other states, so as to require that all attorneys desiring to practice law in this State, with certain exceptions, must satisfactorily pass an examination; and for other purposes.
HB 358. By Mr. Story of Gwinnett: A bill to amend an act relating to the delivery of worthless checks, so as to clarify said checks; to provide certain rules and evidence and presumptions in civil actions arising out of arrest or prosecution hereunder; and for other purposes.
HB 392. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel: A bill to amend an act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Bene fit Fund; and for other purposes.
HB 467. By Mr. Barber of Jackson: A bill to amend an act relating to the custody of children in connection with the granting of divorces; and for other purposes.
HB 656. By Messrs. Scoggin of Floyd and Matthews of Colquitt: A bill to repeal an act which gives additional credit points to veterans taking certain examinations given by any existing examining board or commssion; and for other purposes.

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HB 754. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop:
A bill to amend an act relating to the grounds that are sufficient to authorize the granting of a total divorce, so as to change the time an insane person shall be confined to an institution immediately pre ceding the commencement of a divorce action; and for other purposes.

HB 755. By Mr. Bolton of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide that representatives of estates shall be deemed to have collected certain funds which are required by law to be withheld by the person paying the same for tax purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 773. By Mr. Thornton of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to natural guardians and the appoint ment of another guardian in the event the natural guardian fails or refuses to give bond or surety, so as to provide that the father, if alive, unless otherwise provided, is a natural guardian; and for other purposes.

HB 782. By Mr. Bolton of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act relating to a non-resident testator's estate, so as to provide that non-residents within the second degree of consanquinity may administer the estate of a resident testator; and for other purposes.

HB 786. By Mr. Crawford of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act to regulate procedure in the courts of this State, relating to divorce cases; and for other purposes.

HB 790. By Messrs. McCracken of Jefferson, Underwood of Montgomery, McCutchen of Gilmer, Willingham of Cobb and Smith of Whitfield:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the time for qualifying in elections other than primary elections; to provide for the application of the five per cent petition; and for other purposes.

HB 875. By Messrs. Smith of Grady, Fowler of Douglas, Moate of Hancock, Busbee of Dougherty, Undercofler of Sumter, and many others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the definition used in the Motor Car rier Act of 1931, so as to provide that the term "motor carrier" shall not include motor vehicles engaged in the transportation of certain fresh vegetables; and for other purposes.

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HB 885. By Messrs. Bowen of Toombs, Arnsdorff of Effingham, Fowler of Treutlen:
A bill to amend an act establishing standards for weights and measures, so as to provide for the standardization of moisture testing equipment; and for other purposes.

HB 892. By Mr. Steis of Harris: A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Harris County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system; and for other purposes.
HB 894. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield: A bill to amend an act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Whitfield County; and for other purposes.
HB 899. By Mr. Joiner of Washington: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and and Revenues for the County of Washington; and for other purposes.

HB 901. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield: A bill to amend an act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Whitfield; and for other purposes.
HB 902. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke: A bill to amend an act creating a retirement benefit fund for the em ployees of Burke County; and for other purposes.

HB 903. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and and Revenues for the County of Burke; and for other purposes.

HB 904. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Waynesboro in Burke County; and for other purposes.

HB 905. By Mr. Simmons of Banks:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Banks County; and for other purposes.

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HB 906. By Messrs. Mixon of Irwin, Waldrop of Carroll, Farmer of Heard, Henderson of Atkinson and Parker of Appling:
A bill to amend an act relating to the licensing and bonding of dealers in agricultural products so as to include eggs within the definition of agricultural products; and for other purposes.

HB 908. By Messrs. Parker and Hodges of Ware:
A bill to amend an act relating to fees paid coroners, so as to change the compensation of coroners in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 913. By Messrs. Fordham and Lane of Bulloch:
A bill to amend an act placing the clerk of the Superior Court of Bul loch County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 916. By Mr. Clarke of Monroe:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Monroe County, relating to clerical help; and for other purposes.

HR 430. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain property to the Town of Stapleton; and for other purposes.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Adminis trative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SB 199.
SB 202.
SB 211.
SB 212.
SB 221.

SB 230. SR 134.

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Respectfully submitted, Waters of the 41st District, Chairman.

Mr. Jackson of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Industry and Labor 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 recommendations:
SB 236. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Jackson of 24th District, Chairman.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

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

SR 87. Do Pass.

SR 88. Do Pass.

SR 98. Do Pass.

HB 788. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Whisnant of 25th District,

Secretary.

Mr. Gardner of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Finance Committee, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banking and Finance has had under consideration the

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following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 732. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Gardner of 47th District, Chairman.

Mr. Claxton of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Government Operations 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 745. Do Pass. HB 771. Do Pass by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Claxton of 21st District, Chairman.

Mr. Dailey of the llth District, Chairman of the Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs has had under consid eration 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 238. Do Pass. SB 239. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Dailey of llth District, Chairman.
Mr. Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con-

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sideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 881. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Brown of 52nd District, Chairman.

The following local uncontested bill, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time, and put upon its passage:

HB 881. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Cartersville, so as to change 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 28, nays 0.

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

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

HB 274. By Mr. Dicus of Muscogee:
A bill to amend Code Section 53-102, relating to the capacity of persons to contract for marriage, so as to raise the minimum ages of the male applicant for a marriage license to eighteen and of the female applicant to sixteen; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 3.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 290. By Messrs. Thornton and Phillips of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the liability of insurers for damages and attorney's fees arising out of bad faith, so as to provide for the fixing of attorney's fees by the trial jury; and for other purposes.

Senator Whisnant of the 25th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 290 by changing the period at the end of the second sentence of Section 1 to a comma, and adding the following language:
"Provided, however, such attorney's fees shall he fixed on the basis of competent expert evidence as to the reasonable value of such services, based on the time spent and factual issues involved, in accordance with prevailing fees in the locality where such suit is pending; provided, further, that the trial court shall have the discretion, if it finds such jury verdict fixing attorney's fees to be greatly excessive or inadequate, to review and amend such por tion of the verdict as fixes attorney's fees without the necessaity of disapproving the entire verdict."
so that when so amended said Section shall read as follows:
"56-1206. In the event of a loss which is covered by a policy of insurance and the refusal of the insured to pay the same within 60 days after a demand has been made by the holder of the policy and a finding has been made that such refusal was in bad faith, the insurer shall be liable to pay such holder, in addition to the loss, not more than 25 per cent of the liability of the insurer for the loss and all reasonable attorney's fees for the prosecution of the case against the insurer. The amount of such reasonable attorney's fees shall be determined by the trial jury and shall be included in any judgment which is rendered in such action, provided, however, such attorney's fees shall be fixed on the basis of competent expert evidence as to the reasonable value of such services, based on the time spent and legal and factual issues involved, in accordance with prevailing fees in the locality where such suit is pending; pro vided, further, that the trial court shall have the discretion, if it finds such jury verdict fixing attorney's fees to be greatly exces sive or inadequate, to review and amend such portion of the verdict fixing attorney's fees without the necessity of disapproving the entire verdict. The limitations contained in this section in refer ence to the amount of attorney's fees are not controlling as to the fees which may be agreed upon by the plaintiff and his attorney for the services of such attorney in the action against the insurer."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 3.

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

The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 86. By Senators Knox of the 54th and Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to amend an act creating the "Georgia Real Estate Investment Board", approved March 23, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 1154), so as to prescribe conditions under which application fees shall be refundable; to remove the provisions relating to expiration; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Mr. Willingham of Cobb moved to strike section 2 in its entirety and number section 3 as section 2 and strike all reference thereto in caption.
Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ment to SB 86.
On the motion to agree, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.
Senator Sanders of the 18th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in the adoption of the House amend ment.
SB 181. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to amend an act known as the "Statewide Probation Act", ap proved Feb. 8, 1956, (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 27), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Director of Probation; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

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

SB 236. By Senators Jackson of the 24th, Mathews of the 48th, McKenzie of the 13th, and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Commerce, approved Feb. 7, 1949, (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 249), as amended, so as to create the Department of Industry and Trade in lieu of and as successor to the Department 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 1.

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

Senator Staples of the 37th asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting no to SB 236.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the Senate amendments to the following bill and resolutions of the House to-wit:

HR 375. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray; McCutchen of Gilmer; Fowler of Doug las; and many others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relating to meetings of the General Assembly; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HB 742. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, and others:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 40-4, relating to the Budget Bureau, so as to create a new Budget Bureau; and for other purposes.

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HR 376. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray; McCutchen of Gilmer; Fowler of Doug las; and many others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for appropriation control; and for other purposes.

The following report of a Committee of Conference was filed with the secretary:
Mr. President:
The Conference Committee on House Bill No. 9 reports as follows:
The Conference Committee moves that House Bill No. 9 as orig inally passed by the House of Representatives do pass without the Senate amendment by Senator Knox of the 54th, and that House Bill No. 9 as originally passed by the House of Representatives do pass with the Senate amendment by Senator Raynor of the 4th, and that the House thus recede from its position in regard to the Senate amend ment by Senator Raynor, and that the Senate thus recede from its position in regard to the amendment by Senator Knox. That is to say, the Committee moves that House Bill No. 9 as originally passed by the House of Representatives do pass as amended by the Senate amendment of Senator Raynor which provides that the effective date thereof shall be July 20, 1962.
This 31st day of January, 1962.
Respectfully submitted,
Pickard of Muscogee, Chairman. White of 39th Killian of Glynn Story of Gwinnett Raynor of 4th
Senator Dews of the 9th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.
The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Friday, February 2, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by Reverend Howard B. Benson, pastor First Baptist Church, Carrollton, Georgia.

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

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate reconsider its action in agreeing to the House amendment to the following bill of the Senate:

SB 86. By Senators Knox of the 54th and Sanders of the 18th:
To amend an act creating the "Georgia Real Estate Investment Board" so as to prescribe conditions under which application fees shall be refundable; and for other purposes.

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 28, nays1 0, and the motion prevailed.
Senator Waters of the 41st 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 Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and passage of general bills and resolutions.
The consent was granted.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to wit:

HR 420. By Messrs. Bowen of Randolph, Hurst of Quitman, Williams and Andrews of Hall, and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to dis qualify a write-in vote candidate unless he announced his intention or candidacy ten or more days prior to the election; and for other purposes.

HB 830. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A bill to amend an Act concerning notaries public who are stock holders, directors or employees of banks or other corporations, so as to clarify certain provisions of said Act; and for other purposes.

HB 941. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Underwood of Montgomery:
A bill to amend an act relating to the duties of Supervisor of Purchases, so as to remove requirement that the Supervisor of Purchases do pro cure fidelity bonds covering State employees; and for other purposes.

HB 928. By Messrs. Abney of Walker, Busbee of Dougherty, Hale of Dade, and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the issuance of warrants and require ments of bonds to keep the peace, so as to require advance costs to be paid by any persons requesting the issuance of a warrant; and for other purposes.

HR 367. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution authorizing the placing of a Monument at Vicksburg, Miss, identical to the Georgia Monument placed at Gettysburg and Antietam; and for other purposes.

HR 368. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution relative to the monument to honor the last confederate veteran; and for other purposes.

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HR 369. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution relating to the placing of four busts of Chief Justices in the State Judicial Building; and for other purposes.

HB 769. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to the sale of county owned property; and for other purposes.

HR 489. By Mr. Been of Bacon:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Bacon Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 488. By Mr. Todd of Glascock:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Glascock County to issue revenue bonds for purposes therein stated; and for other purposes.

HR 187. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Caldwell of Upson:
A resolution to authorize the State Revenue Commissioner, in the registration of motor and other vehicles, to furnish a license plat of such quality as will last for more than one year, and annually, for as long as he finds feasible; and for other purposes.

HB 723. By Messrs. McCutchen of Gilmer, Akins of Union, Poole of Pickens, and others:
A bill to authorize the fixing of a reasonable qualification fee for candi dates in the General Election for certain county officers; and for other purposes.

HR 487. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Washington-Wilkes Payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 482. By Mr. McCutchen of Gilmer:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gilmer County Development Authority; and for other purposes1.

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HB 629. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act relating to the relief of disabilities, so as to provide that the notice of application to remove disabilities shall be published once a week for four weeks within a sixty day period pre ceding the term of court at which the marital disabilities are removed; and for other purposes.

SR 109. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the City of Dublin and County of Laurens Development Authority, to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 101. By Senator Ponsell of the 5th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the City of Waycross may use the funds raised from the industrial levy in assisting promoting and encouraging the Ipcation of industries in Ware County; and for other purposes.

The House has1 agreed to the Senate amendment to the following resolution of the House to-wit:

HR 382. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris and Hale of Dade: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow any county or municipality in the State to borrow the necessary funds to defray the cost of property valuation and equalization programs' for ad valorem tax purposes from private individuals, firms, corporattions, or partnerships, as well as from the State; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House to-wit:

HR 384. By Messrs. Lee of Clinch, Raulerson of Echols, Newton of Colquitt, and others:
A resolution to propose opening to the public the perimeter road around the Okefenokee Swamp and the sealed dam at the mouth of the Suwanee River; and for other purposes.

HR 552. By Messrs. Phillips of Columbia, Smith of Emanuel, and others:
A resolution commending Honorable L. O. Moseley; and for other purposes.

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HR 555. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A resolution requesting the Institute of Law and Government of the School of Law and the Center for Continuing Education of the Uni versity of Georgia to conduct the Third Institute for Georgia Legisla tors, providing for the formation of a Program Committee; and for other purposes.

HR 520. By Mr. Newton of Colquitt: A resolution relative to hog cholera eradication; and for other purposes.

HR 446. By Mr. Thornton of Bibb:
A resolution to amend a resolution creating the Criminal Law Study Committee, so as to clarify provisions relating to service and funds; and for other purposes.

SR 104. By Senator Knox of the 54th: A resolution paying tribute to the Mayors and other municipal officials and employees; and for other purposes.
SR 111. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A resolution designating Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day; and for other purposes.
The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:
SB 261. By Senator Hart of the 53rd: A bill to provide that no bill or resolution changing the compensation of State Officials or employees shall be read the third time in either branch of the General Assembly until each member of such branch shall have been furnished certain information; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
SB 262. By Senator Brown of the 52nd: A bill to provide for an appropriation on the first day of each calendar quarter by the Board of Commissioners of each county having a popu lation of more than 500,000 according to the last or any future Federal Decennial Census to the Board of Education of such county, of a sum sufficient to pay the obligations of the Board of Education of such county under any agreement then existing between said Board of Education and the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia extending the insurance system established.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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SB 263. By Senators Brown of the 52nd, McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Atlanta, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SR 138. By Senator Dailey of the llth:
Relating to the Penal and Correctional Affairs Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 139. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
Creating a Committee to study matters relating to highways; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 140. By Senator Lambert of the 28th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Morgan County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 629. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding: A bill to amend an act relating to the relief of disabilities,, so as to provide that the notice of application to remove disabilities shall be published once a week for four weeks within a sixty day period pre ceding the term of court at which the marital disabilities are removed; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 723. By Messrs. McCutchen of Gilmer, Akins of Union, Poole of Pickens and others: A bill to authorize the fixing of a reasonable qualification fee for candi dates in the General Election for certain county officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HB 769. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson: A bill to amend an act pertaining to the sale of county owned property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

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HB 830. By Mr. Vaughn of Eockdale:
A bill to amend an act concerning' notaries public who are stockholders, directors or employees of banks or other corporations, so as to clairfy certain provisions of said act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 928. By Messrs. Abney of Walker, Busbee of Dougherty, Hale of Bade, Coker of Walker, Loggins of Chattooga and Knight of Berrien:
A bill to amend an act relating to the issuance of warrants and re quirements of bonds to keep the peace, so as to require advance costs to be paid by any person requesting the issuance of a warrant; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 941. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Underwood of Montgomery:
A bill to amend an act relating to the duties of Supervisor of Purchases, so as to remove requirement that the Supervisor of Purchases do pro cure fidelity bonds covering State employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HR 187. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Caldwell of Upson: A resolution to authorize the State Revenue Commissioner, in the registration of motor and other vehicles, to furnish a license plate of such quality as will last for more than one year, and annually, for as long as he finds it feasible; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs.
HR 367. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas: A resolution authorizing the placing of a monument at Vicksburg, Mississippi, identical to the Georgia Monument at Gettysburg and Antietam; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 368. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas: A resolution relative to the monument to honor the last confederate veteran; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HR 369. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution relating to the placing of four busts of Chief Justices in the State Judicial Building; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 384. By Messrs. Lee of Clinch, Raulerson of Echols, Newton of Colquitt and others:
A resolution to propose opening to the public the perimeter road around the Okefenokee Swamp and the sealed dam at the mouth of the Suwanee River; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

HR 420. By Messrs. Bowen of Randolph, Hurst of Quitman, Williams and Andrews of Hall and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to disqualify a write-in vote candidate unless he announced his intention or candidacy ten or more days prior to the election; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 446. By Mr. Thornton of Bibb:
A resolution to amend a resolution creating the Criminal Law Study Committee, so as to clarify provisions relating to service and funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on 'Rules.

HR 482. By Mr. McCutchen of Gilmer:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Washington-Wilkes Payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 487. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Washington-Wilkes Payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HR 488. By Mr. Todd of Glascock:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Glascock County to issue revenue bonds for purposes therein states; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 489. By Mr. Been of Bacon:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Bacon Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 252. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Clary of the 29th, and others:
A bill to amend an Act providing for the compulsory school attendance of all children of certain ages, so as to provide for the suspension of the enforcement of said act in certain instances; and for other purposes.

SB 253. By Senator Hart of the 53rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 94-511 authorizing the Public Service Commission to designate a standard sign or signs and to require the use of same by railroad companies so as to authorize the Public Service Commission to designate electric warning devices and to require the use of same by railroad companies; and for other purposes.

SB 254. By Senator Hart of the 53rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 95-1803 relating to signs at dangerous railroad crossings, so as to permit the Public Service Commission to inspect and classify railroad crossings; and for other purposes.

SB 255. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Minimum Foundation Program of Education in Georgia, relating to calculation of financial ability of local units of administration to support the Minimum Foundation Program; and for other purposes.

SB 266. By Senator Braly of the 38th:
A bill to amend Code Title 114 relating to Workmen's Compensation, so as to provide for a waiver of heart conditions; and for other purposes.

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SB 257. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend an Act providing a pension for members of the police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more; and for other purposes.

SB 258. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend an Act providing pensions for members of paid fire departments applicable to cities having more than 150,000 population by the United States Census of 1920, as amended; and for other purposes.

SB 259. By Senator Claxton of the 21st:
A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, as amended, so as to provide for credit to members for previous service as an employee of the Peace Officers' Annuity for Benefit Fund; and for other purposes.

SB 260. By Senator Knox of the 54th: A bill to amend an Act creating position of Emeritus for certain elective State officers to provide for appointment of officers having served specified period of time and having attained a specified age; procedure connected therewith; compensation; effective date; and for other purposes.
SR 136. By Senator Braly of the 38th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Paulding County Industrial Authority; and for other purposes.
HB 466. By Mr. Barber of Jackson: A bill to amend an act relating to the purposes for which counties1 may levy taxes, so as to authorize counties to levy a tax for certain school lunch purposes; and for other purposes.
HB 765. By Messrs. Sinclair of Macon and Rowland of Johnson: A bill to amend an act relating to the creation of the State Board of Medical Examiners; to change the amount of license fees; and for other purposes.
HB 787. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb: A bill to provide an appropriation, of the Employment Security Law, of additional funds which are otherwise available to the Department

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of Labor, for the purpose of providing suitable offices for use by the Employment Security Agency; and for other purposes.

HB 918. By Mr. Brown of Hart:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, and a Board of Finance for Hart County; and for other purposes.

HB 920. By Messrs. Pickard, Wickham and Dicus of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act providing for a permanent pension for employees of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.

HB 929. By Messrs. Dickey, Funk and Crawford of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act relating to the limitation of ad valorem taxation by municipal corporations, so as to provide that the Town of Pooler shall be affected by certain provisions thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 938. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act to amend an act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens; to authorize the mayor and council of the City of Athens to close all or any part of any public street located within the corporate limits of the City of Athens; and for other purposes.

HB 939. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the Town of Athens, so as to provide that the mayor and council shall have authority to prescribe by ordinance a method for casting absentee ballots; and for other purposes.

HB 940. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the Town of Athens, so as to redefine the corporate limits of the City of Athens; to redefine the boundaries of the wards of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 947. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup: A bill to create the Civil and Criminal Court of Troup County in lieu of the City Court of LaGrange; and for other purposes.
HR 405. By Mr. Cloer of Towns: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to

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provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Towns County by the people; and for other purposes.

HR 409. By Mr. Sinclair of Macon:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election by the people of members of the Board of Education of Macon County; and for other purposes.

HR 415. By Mr. Wells of Camden:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Kingsland Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 416. By Mr. Knight of Berrien: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Berrien County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 418. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing body of Johnson County to levy an annual ad valorem tax; and for other purposes.
HB 421. By Mr. Wells of Peach: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the County Board of Education of Peach County to borrow funds and pledge certain building funds to the payment thereof; and for other purposes.
HR 428. By Mr. Brackin of Seminole: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Donalsonville and Seminole County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 431. By Mr. Jones of Liberty: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain land in Liberty County; and for other purposes.
HR 449. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to

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provide for the merger of the school systems of the City of Quitman and Brooks County; and for other purposes.

HE 451. By Mr. Paris of Barrow:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Barrow County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 454. By Mr. Harrell of Fayette:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Peachtree City Industrial Building Authority; and for other other purposes.

HR 455. By Mr. Bowen of Randolph:
A resolution proposing an amendment, to the Constitution so as to create the Randolph County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 459. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell: A resolution creating a joint committee of the House and Senate to be known as "The Municipal Study Committee", for the purpose of in quiring into the needs and problems of the incorporated municipalities of the State; and for other purposes.
HR 460. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to authorize Muscogee County to make appropriations from county funds not derived from ad valorem taxation to promote industry and attract tourists; and for other purposes.
HR 463. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution providing that the General Assembly may grant the right to the governing authority of Hall County to construct and repair sanitary sewers in Hall County; to assess abutting property owners; and for other purposes.
HR 464. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the Board of Commissioners

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of Roads and Revenues of Hall County to enact ordinances for the policing and governing of said county; and for other purposes.

HR 467. By Mr. Joiner of Washington:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of a School Superintendent by the Board of Education of Washington County to serve for the unexpired term when the office is vacated because of death or otherwise; and for other purposes.

HR 469. By Mr. Smith of Grady:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the City of Cairo to be known as the City of Cairo Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 474. By Mr. McDonald of White:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create a body corporate and politic to be known as the "White County Indus trial Building Authority"; and for other purposes.

HR 478. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the Board of Education of Coffee County by the people; and for other purposes.
Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SB 181. SB 236. SR 133.
Respectfully submitted, Waters of the 41st District, Chairman.

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Mr. Staples of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 467. Do Pass.
HB 754. Do Pass.
HB 755. Do Pass.
HB 773. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Staples of the 37th District, Chairman.

Mr. Ingram of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Educational Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Educational Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 235. Do Pass. SB 252. Do Pass. HB 736. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ingram of 42nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Hart of the 53rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has had under con sideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :
SB 139. Do Pass, as Amended.
SB 224. Do Pass.

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SB 232. Do Pass. HB 823. Do Pass. HB 869. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Hart of 53rd District, Chairman.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 229. Do Pass. SR 128. Do Pass. SR 130. Do Pass, as1 Amended. SR 131. Do Pass. HB 392. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Chairman.

Mr. Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills and Resolution of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 231. Do Pass. SB 228. Do Pass. SB 237. Do Pass. HB 850. Do Pass. HB 851. Do Pass. HB 866. Do Pass.

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HB 868. Do Pass. HB 876. Do Pass. HB 887. Do Pass. HB 865. Do Pass. HB 744. Do Pass. HB 838. Do Pass. HB 825. Do Pass. HB 833. Do Pass. HB 834. Do Pass. HB 842. Do Pass. HB 843. Do Pass. HB 844. Do Pass. HB 845. Do Pass. HB 848. Do Pass. HB 849. Do Pass. HR 426. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Brown of 52nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Warnell of the 2nd District, Secretary of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 240. Do Pass. SB 251. Do Pass. HR 430. Do Pass. HB 852. Do Pass. HB 854. Do Pass. HB 856. Do Pass. HB 857. Do Pass. HB 858. Do Pass.

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HB 859. Do Pass. HB 886. Do Pass. HB 892. Do Pass. HB 899. Do Pass. HB 902. Do Pass. HB 903. Do Pass. HB 904. Do Pass. HB 905. Do Pass. HB 908. Do Pass. HB 913. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Warnell of 2nd District, Secretary.

The following local uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 228. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th: A bill to amend an act approved August 20, 1927, as amended, providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 as disclosed by the United States census of 1920, or any subsequent census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide additional pension benefits; to repeal conflicting laws1 ; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 231. By Senator Green of the 44th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Dade County, approved March 9, 1959, (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 2382), so as to provide for payment of traveling expenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

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

SB 237. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A bill to amend the charter of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah; repealing all laws in conflict herewith; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

SB 240. By Senator Dailey of the llth:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Dawson, approved August 7, 1909, (Ga. Laws 1909, p. 731), as amended, so as to provide that the mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Dawson will be eligible to succeed themselves in office; and for other purposes.

The report 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 251. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A bill to provide for the use of voting machines in Laurens County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

HB 717. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar:
A bill to amend an act captioned "Barnesville Charter Amended", so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Barnesville to include therein a tract of land presently owned by said City of Barnesville; and for other purposes.

The report 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 729. By Mr. Dorminy of Ben Hill: A bill to amend an act revising the charter for the City of Fitzgerald; and for other purposes.
The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 729 by striking from Section 1 of said bill the number "834" wherever it appears, and inserting in lieu thereof the number "835".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

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

HB 744. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to consolidate the laws chartering the City of Wadley in the County of Jefferson to provide for 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 32, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 850. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter: A bill to amend an act to establish the salary of the Ordinary of Sumter 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 32, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 851. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter: A bill to amend an act to fix the compensation or salary of the treasurer of Sumter County in lieu of commissions or other compensation now received by him; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 825. By Mr. Lovett of Laurens:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Dudley; and for other purposes.

The report 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 813. By Mr. Woodward of Butts:
A bill to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Butts County; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 814. By Mr. Woodward of Butts: A bill to amend an act to fix the salary of the treasurer of Butts County, in lieu of commissions as are now paid; and for other purposes.
The report 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 815. By Mr. Woodward of Butts: A bill to provide that the coroner in certain counties shall be com-

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pensated on a salary basis rather than a fee basis; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 816. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Emanuel 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 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 817. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup: A bill to amend an act so as to provide that commissions allowed to Tax Commissioners shall be paid by county funds in certain 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 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 819. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup: A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Troup; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

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

HB 833. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue in the County of Coffee; and for other purposes.

The report 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 834. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Douglas; and for other purposes.

The report 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 838. By Mr. McDonald of White: A bill to increase the compensation of the ordinaries in certain counties; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

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

HB 842. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act authorizing a stenographer to be present with the Grand Jury in certain 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 30, nays 0.

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

HB 843. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to provide for the establishment of fire prevention districts in Clayton County pursuant to constitutional provisions relative thereto; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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

HB 844. By Mr. Baughman of Early:
A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Blakely in lieu of the Town of Blakely; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

HB 845. By Mr. Baughman of Early:
A bill to amend an act to create and incorporate the City of Blakely in lieu of the Town of Blakely; so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Blakely; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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

HB 848. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices of the tax receiver and tax collector of Sumter County into the one office of tax commis sioner; and for other purposes.

The report 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 849. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the Counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter and Greene; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

HB 852. By Messrs. Killian and Plexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act which increases the salary paid to the Judge of the Juvenile Court of Glynn 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 32, nays 0.

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

HB 854. By Mr. Wells of Camden:
A bill to authorize and empower the City of St. Mary's Georgia, to abandon and close by ordinance certain streets; and for other purposes.

The report 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 856. By Mr. Wells of Camden:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Kingsland; to provide for a system of natural or manufactured gas in said city; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 857. By Mr. Wells of Camden:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Kingsland, relating to 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 32, nays 0.

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

HB 858. By Mr. Wells of Camden: A bill to amend the charter of the City of St. Marys; and for other purposes.
The report 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 859. By Mr. Wells of Camden: A bill to amend an act placing certain county officials of Camden County on a salary basis; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 876. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow: A bill to change the compensation of the coroner of Bartow County from the fee system to the salary system; and for other purposes.

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

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

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 887. By Mr. Doster of Wilcox: A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Abbeville; and for other purposes.

The report 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 865. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the Town of Milner, so as to provide said town with power to close certain streets; and for other purposes.
The report 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 866. By Mr. Barrett of Baker: A bill to provide for the compensation of the persons holding the office of tax collector and tax receivers in certain counties; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

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

HB 868. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Town of Bremen, so as to repeal the charter of Bremen and to enact in lieu thereof a new charter of said town; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

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

HB 886. By Mr. Rodgers of Charlton:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Charlton; and for other purposes.

The report 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 892. By Mr. Steis of Harris:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Harris County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 899. By Mr. Joiner of Washington:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Washington; and for other purposes.

The report 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 902. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke:
A bill to amend an act creating a retirement benefit fund for the em ployees of Burke County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 903. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Burke; and for other purposes.
The report 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 904. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke: A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Waynesboro in Burke County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

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

HB 905. By Mr. Simmons of Banks:
A bill to amend an act creating 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 31, nays 0.

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

HB 908. By Messrs. Parker and Hodges of Ware:
A bill to amend an act relating to fees paid coroners, so as to change the compensation of coroners in certain 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 32, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 913. By Messrs. Fordham and Lane of Bulloch: A bill to amend an act placing the clerk of the Superior Court of Bul loch County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

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

HR 426. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and M. Smith of Fulton; Mackay, Howard and Rutland of DeKalb:
A resolution amending the resolution creating the Fulton County-City of Atlanta Study Commission, so as to extend the time for making a report of its findings and recommendations; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the reso lution, 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 430. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain property to the Town of Stapleton; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the reso lution, 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.

Senator McWhorter of the 50th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock Monday morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 11:00 o'clock Monday morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, February 5, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by Reverend Rudolph Dixon, pastor Georgetown Methodist Church, Georgetown, Georgia.

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

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been examined and found correct.

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

Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested 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. Ellard the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to-wit:
HR 506. By Mr. Hall of Lee: A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish certain State Law Books to the Ordinary of Lee County; and for other purposes.

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HB 987. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill establishing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Echols County; and for other purposes.

HB 976. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to amend an act creating the Town of Avera; and for other purposes.

HB 977. By Mr. Hall of Lee:
A bill to amend an act creating the charter for the City of Leesburg, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 979. By Messrs. Dickey, Funk and Crawford of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act creating the charter for the Town of Pooler, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 993. By Mr. Fitzgerald of Long:
A bill to prescribe the rate of Commission which the Tax Collector of Long County shall receive; and for other purposes.

HB 994. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act placing the compensation of the Sheriff of Glynn County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HB 981. By Mr. Wilkes of Cook:
A bill to amend an act consolidating all of the laws chartering the City of Adel, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 982. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to provide that Clerks of the Superior Court may use separate index books in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 995. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Brunswick; and for other purposes.

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HB 980. By Messrs. Dickey, Punk and Crawford of Chatham:
A bill to create the charter of the Town of Pooler, so as to change the millage rate which may be levied by the Mayor and Aldermen; and for other purposes.

HB 984. By Messrs. Waldrop and Duncan of Carroll:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue of Carroll County; and for other purposes.

HB 985. By Messrs. Waldrop and Duncan of Carroll:
A bill to amend an act creating and adopting a new charter for the Town of Temple, so as to change the name of said Town to the City of Temple; and for other purposes.

HB 992. By Mr. Conner of Jeff Davis:
A bill to provide the terms of the Superior Court of Jeff Davis County; and for other purposes.

HB 989. By Messrs. Smith, Brooks and McClelland of Fulton, and Mackay, Rutland and Howard of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to powers to vacate and abandon streets; and for other purposes.

HB 1000. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the Town of Athens, and relating to public transportation system in the City of Athens; and for other purposes.

HB 1004. By Mr. Horton of Putnam: A bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Putnam County; and for other purposes.
HB 1005. By Mr. Horton of Putnam: A bill to change from the fee to the salary system in Putnam County the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Tax Collector, and the Tax Receiver and the Ordinary; and for other purposes.
HB 968. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomas-

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ton, so as to change and extend the present corporate limits and to describe new territory to become a part of the City of Thomaston; and for other purposes.

HB 967. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act to change from the fee system to the salary system the Clerk of the Superior and City Court, in Sumter County; and for other purposes.

HB 966. By Mr. Moore of Polk:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Cedartown, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 965. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act creating a. new charter for the City of Rome, by authorizing the City of Rome to operate a public transportation system within the City of Rome; and for other purposes.

HB 964. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the government for the City of Rome by extending the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 969. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Glynn County, to provide for an annual audit; and for other purposes.
HB 962. By Messrs. Caldwell and Echols of Upson: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston, so as to provide for the election of six members of the Council of the City of Thomaston; and for other purposes.
HB 963. By Mr. Phillips of Walton: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Monroe, so as to establish a reserve capital improvement fund out of the Water, Light and Gas Receipts; and for other purposes.
HB 960. By Mr. King of Chattahoochee: A bill to provide for retirement of certain employees of Chattahoochee County; and for other purposes.

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HB 957. By Mr. Joiner of Washington:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Tennille, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Tennille; and for other purposes.

HB 955. By Mr. Young of Turner:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Ashhurn relating to the closing of a certain street; and for other purposes.

HB 954. By Mr. Hale of Dade:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the office of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Dade County, and creating the office of Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 99. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act relating to mileage allowance for State officials and employees, and the furnishing of automobiles by officials and employees, so as to prescribe such mileage allowance; and for other purposes.

HB 556. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Used Car Dealers' Registration Act", so as to provide that said act shall be applicable in all counties having a population of not less than 14,500 nor more than 14,900; and for other purposes.

HB 29. By Mr. Kidd of Baldwin:
A bill to amend an act to effect a complete revision of the laws of this State relating to the qualifications and registration of voters, so as to provide a different method of selecting County Registrars in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.
HR 503. By Mr. Wilkes of Cook:
A resolution authorizing a land conveyance to Cook County; and for other purposes.
HB 837. By Messrs. Hull, Fleming and Fuqua of Richmond and Barrett of Cherokee: A bill to amend the Banking Law of Georgia, so as to provide that in no event shall any such bank hold shares in small business investment companies in an amount aggregating more than two per cent of its capital and unimpaired surplus; and for other purposes.

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HB 800. By Mr. McClelland of Pulton:
A bill prohibiting false wholesale advertising and misrepresenting the true nature of business; and for other purposes.

HB 840. By Messrs. Hull and Fuqua of Richmond, Brooks and McClelland of Fulton, and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the Building and Loan Act by pro viding that the Secretary of State shall be the Georgia Savings and Loan Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 986. By Messrs. Newton of Colquitt, Farmer of Heard, and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the Georgia Fertilizer Act, so as to define "lot" as applies in determining plant nutrient deficiency and penalties; and for other purposes.

HB 442. By Messrs. Lanier of Candler, Conner of Jeff Davis, Matthews of Col quitt and Newton of Colquitt:
A bill to authorize the organization of Tobacco Boards of Trade and to provide their membership, powers, duties, and authoriy; and for other purposes.

HB 1003. By Messrs. Been of Bacon and Conner of Jeff Davis:
A bill to amend an act providing for the licensing and bonding of dealers in agricultural products, so as to redefine "dealer in agricul tural products" to include persons buying, selling, processing and shell ing pecans; and for other purposes.

HB 389. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to validate and declare legal the creation and establishment of housing authorities, all bonds, contracts, agreements, etc., and to declare said housing authorities bodies corporate and politic; and for other purposes.

HB 839. By Messrs. Fuqua and Hull of Richmond, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton, Jones of Worth, and others:
A bill to regulate corporations and other persons doing business as building and loan associations, building associations, savings and loan associations, or on the building society plan, which corporations and other persons are not Federal Savings and Loan Associations and are not chartered pursuant to the Building and Loan Act; and for other purposes.

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HB 891. By Messrs Smith of Emanuel, Caldwell of Upson, Lewis of Burke, Echols of Upson, and many others:
A bill to amend an act regulating the preparation, content and record ing of maps or plats of survey of tracts or bodies of land, so as to provide a change in certain words and figures in said act; and for other purposes.

HR 494. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A resolution authorizing the transfer of certain real property located in Americus, Sumter County; and for other purposes.

HB 898. By Mr. Arnsdorff of Effingham:
A bill to amend an act relating to the limitation of ad valorem taxation by municipal corporations, so as to provide that the City of Springfield shall not be affected by the provisions of this act; and for other purposes.

HB 925. By Mr. Otwell of Forsyth:
A bill to change the time of holding Forsyth Superior Court, so as to provide that the November term shall be held on the 2nd Monday in November; and for other purposes.

HB 951. By Mr. Ross of Lincoln:
A bill to amend an act providing compensation for the Treasurer of Lincoln County; and for other purposes.

HB 952. By Mr. Ross of Lincoln:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Lincoln County, so as to change the compensation of the Chairman of the Board; and for other purposes.

HB 953. By Mr. Cocke of Terrell:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Dawson; to provide for the annexation of certain territory; and for other purposes.

SB 216. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Chatham County Pension Board, approved March 29, 1937, as amended by the several amendatory acts thereto; and for other purposes.

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SB 218. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Dublin, approved December 6, 1900, as amended; and for other purposes.

SB 219. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A bill to repeal an act providing the hours of holding elections in certain counties, approved March 13, 1957; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 191. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A bill revising and consolidating the several acts relating to the Town of Warsaw in Chatham County, and changing the name of said town to the town of Thunderbolt, to enlarge the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

SB 169. By Senator Jackson of the 24th:
A bill authorizing the County Commissioners or other governing au thorities in certain counties to create Emeritus Offices for retiring department heads of said county government; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House and Senate:
HR 568. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel: A resolution expressing regret at the untimely passing of the Honorable Vance Custer; and for other purposes.

HR 571. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Floyd of Chattooga, and others: A resolution expressing appreciation and recognizing the Department Commander's Conference for their efforts on behalf of all the Veterans of this State; and for other purposes.
SR 133. By Senator Johnson of the 46th: A resolution expressing sympathy upon the passing of Judge Cecil M. Roddenberry; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House:
HB 290. By Messrs. Thornton and Phillips of Bibb: A bill to amend an act relating to the liability of insurers for damages

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and attorney's fees arising out of bad faith, so as to provide for the fixing of attorney's fees by the trial jury; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted as amended the following resolution of the Senate :

SR 102. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A resolution to create a committee to investigate the feasibility of creating a Georgia Housing Administration; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a report of a Committee of Conference, read February 2nd.

HB 9. By Mr. Killian of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act regulating the sale of fireworks, so as to remove certain exceptions to the provisions of this act; and for other purposes.

Senator White of the 39th moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Com mittee report.

On the motion to adopt, the ayes were 30, nays 18, and the Conference Com mittee report was adopted.

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

SB 264. By Senator Lambert of the 28th:
A bill to add one additional Judge of the Superior Court for the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit of Georgia, so as to make two judges in said Court; to provide for the election and term of office of said judge, and fix a time at which he shall begin his term of office; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SB 265. By Senator Green of the 44th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Electric Membership Corporation Act," as amended, so as to authorize certain foreign nonprofit or municipal corporations to construct or acquire extensions of facilities in this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

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SB 266. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways," as amended, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to enter, go upon or cross certain highways, except at certain designated points; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

SB 267. By Senator Veazey of the 19th:
A bill to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court shall attend the trial in the Court of Ordinary of all traffic violations in said counties; to provide for costs of same; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 29. By Mr. Kidd of Baldwin:
A bill to amend an act to effect a complete revision of the laws of this State relating to the qualifications and registration of voters, so as to provide a different method of selecting County Registrars in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 99. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act relating to mileage allowance for State officials and employees, and the furnishing of automobiles by officials and employees, so as to prescribe such mileage allowance; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 389. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to validate and declare legal the creation and establishment of housing authorities, all bonds, contracts, agreements, etc., and to declare said housing authorities bodies corporate and politic; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 442. By Messrs. Lanier of Candler, Conner of Jeff Davis, Matthews of Colquitt and Newton of Colquitt:
A bill to authorize the organization of Tobacco Boards of Trade and to provide their membership, powers, duties, and authoriy; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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HB 556. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Used Car Dealers' Registration Act", so as to provide that said act shall be applicable in all counties having a population of not less than 14,500 nor more than 14,900; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 800. By Mr. McClelland of Pulton:
A bill prohibiting false wholesale advertising and misrepresenting the true nature of business; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 837. By Messrs. Hull, Fleming and Fuqua of Richmond and Barrett of Cherokee:
A bill to amend the Banking Law of Georgia, so as to provide that in no event shall any such bank hold shares in small business investment companies in an amount aggregating more than two per cent of its capital and unimpaired surplus; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 839. By Messrs. Fuqua and Hull of Richmond, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton, Jones of Worth, and others:
A bill to regulate corporations and other persons doing business as building and loan associations, building associations, savings and loan associations, or on the building society plan, which corporations and other persons are not Federal Savings and Loan Associations and are not chartered pursuant to the Building and Loan Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 840. By Messrs. Hull and Fuqua of Richmond, Brooks and McClelland of Fulton, and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the Building and Loan Act by pro viding that the Secretary of State shall be the Georgia Savings and Loan Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 891. By Messrs Smith of Emanuel, Caldwell of Upson, Lewis of Burke, Echols of Upson, and many others:
A bill to amend an act regulating the preparation, content and record ing of maps or plats of survey of tracts or bodies of land, so as to

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provide a change in certain words and figures in said act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 898. By Mr. Arnsdorff of Effingham:
A bill to amend an act relating to the limitation of ad valorem taxation by municipal corporations, so as to provide that the City of Springfield shall not be affected by the provisions of this act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 925. By Mr. Otwell of Forsyth:
A bill to change the time of holding Forsyth Superior Court, so as to provide that the November term shall be held on the 2nd Monday in November; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 951. By Mr. Ross of Lincoln:
A bill to amend an act providing compensation for the Treasurer of Lincoln County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 952. By Mr. Ross of Lincoln:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Lincoln County, so as to change the compensation of the Chairman of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 953. By Mr. Cocke of Terrell:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Dawson; to provide for the annexation of certain territory; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 954. By Mr. Hale of Dade:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the office of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Dade County, and creating the office of Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 955. By Mr. Young of Turner:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Ashburn relating to the closing of a certain street; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 957. By Mr. Joiner of Washington:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Tennille, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Tennille; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 960. By Mr. King of Chattahoochee:
A bill to provide for retirement of certain employees of Chattahoochee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 962. By Messrs. Caldwell and Echols of Upson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston, so as to provide for the election of six members of the Council of the City of Thomaston; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 963. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Monroe, so as to establish a reserve capital improvement fund out of the Water, Light and Gas Receipts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 964. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Floyd: A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the government for the City of Rome by extending the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 965. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Floyd: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Rome, by authorizing the City of Rome to operate a public transportation system within the City of Rome; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 966. By Mr. Moore of Polk:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Cedartown, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 967. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act to change from the fee system to the salary system the Clerk of the Superior and City Court, in Sumter County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 968. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston, so as to change and extend the present corporate limits and to describe new territory to become a part of the City of Thomaston; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 969. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Glynn County, to provide for an annual audit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 976. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to amend an act creating the Town of Avera; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 977. By Mr. Hall of Lee:
A bill to amend an act creating the charter for the City of Leesburg, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 979. By Messrs. Dickey, Funk and Crawford of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act creating the charter for the Town of Pooler, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 980. By Messrs. Dickey, Funk and Crawford of Chatham:
A bill to create the charter of the Town of Pooler, so as to change the millage rate which may be levied by the Mayor and Aldermen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 981. By Mr. Wilkes of Cook:
A bill to amend an act consolidating all of the laws chartering the City of Adel, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 982. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton: A bill to provide that Clerks of the Superior Court may use separate index books in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 984. By Messrs. Waldrop and Duncan of Carroll: A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue of Carroll County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 985. By Messrs. Waldrop and Duncan of Carroll:
A bill to amend an act creating and adopting a new charter for the Town of Temple, so as to change the name of said Town to the City of Temple; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 986. By Messrs. Newton of Colquitt, Farmer of Heard, and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the Georgia Fertilizer Act, so as to define "lot" as applies in determining plant nutrient deficiency and penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 987. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill establishing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Echols County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 989. By Messrs. Smith, Brooks and McClelland of Pulton, and Mackay, Rutland and Howard of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to powers to vacate and abandon streets; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 992. By Mr. Conner of Jeff Davis:
A bill to provide the terms of the Superior Court of Jeff Davis County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 993. By Mr. Fitzgerald of Long:
A bill to prescribe the rate of Commission which the Tax Collector of Long County shall reecive; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 994. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act placing the compensation of the Sheriff of Glynn County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 995. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Brunswick; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1000. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the Town of Athens, and relating to public transportation system in the City of Athens; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1003. By Messrs. Been of Bacon and Conner of Jeff Davis:
A bill to amend an act providing for the licensing and bonding of dealers in agricultural products, so as to redefine "dealer in agricul tural products" to include persons buying, selling, processing and shell ing pecans; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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HB 1004. By Mr. Horton of Putnam:
A bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Putnam County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1005. By Mr. Horton of Putnam:
A bill to change from the fee to the salary system in Putnam County the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Tax Collector, and the Tax Receiver and the Ordinary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 494. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A resolution authorizing the transfer of certain real property located in Americus, Sumter County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HR 503. By Mr. Wilkes of Cook: A resolution authorizing a conveyance of land to Cook County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
HR 506. By Mr. Hall of Lee: A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish certain State Law Books to the Ordinary of Lee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:
SB 261. By Senator Hart of the 53rd: A bill to provide that no bill or resolution changing the compensation of State Officials or employees shall be read the third time in either branch of the General Assembly until each member of such branch shall have been furnished certain information; and for other purposes.

SB 262. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to provide for an appropriation on the first day of each calendar quarter by the Board of Commissioners of each county having a popu-

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lation of more than 500,000 according to the last or any future Federal Decennial Census to the Board of Education of such county, of a sum sufficient to pay the obligations of the Board of Education of such county under any agreement then existing between said Board of Edu cation and the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia extending the insurance system established.

SB 263. By Senators Brown of the 52nd, McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Atlanta, as amended; and for other purposes.

SR 138. By Senator Dailey of the llth:
Relating to the Penal and Correctional Affairs Committee; and for other purposes.

SR 139. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
Creating a committee to study matters relating to highways; and for other purposes.

SR 140. By Senator Lambert of the 28th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Morgan County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 629. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act relating to the relief of disabilities so as to provide that the notice of application to remove disabilities shall be published once a week for four weeks within a sixty day period preced ing the term of court at which the marital disabilities are removed; and for other purposes.

HB 723. By Messrs. McCutchen of Gilmer, Akins of Union, Poole of Pickens and others:
A bill to authorize the fixing of a reasonable qualification fee for candidates in the General Election for certain county officers; and for other purposes.

HB 769. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to the sale of county owned property; and for other purposes.

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HB 830. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A bill to amend an act concerning notaries public who are stockholders, directors or employees of banks or other corporations, so as to clarify certain provisions of said act; and for other purposes.

HB 928. By Messrs. Abney of Walker, Busbee of Dougherty, Hale of Dade, Coker of Walker, Loggins of Chattooga and Knight of Berrien:
A bill to amend an act relating to the issuance of warrants and re quirements of bonds to keep the peace, so as to require advance costs to be paid by any person requesting the issuance of a warrant; and for other purposes.

HB 941. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Underwood of Montgomery:
A bill to amend an act relating to the duties of Supervisor of Pur chases, so as to remove requirement that the Supervisor of Purchases do procure fidelity bonds covering State employees; and for other purposes.

HR 187. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Caldwell of Upson:
A resolution to authorize the State Revenue Commissioner, in the registration of motor and other vehicles, to furnish a license plate of such quality as will last for more than one year, and annually, for as long as he finds it feasible; and for other purposes.

HR 367. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution authorizing the placing of a monument at Vicksburg, Mississippi, identical to the Georgia Monument at Gettysburg and Antietam; and for other purposes.

HR 368. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas: A resolution relative to the monument to honor the last Confederate veteran; and for other purposes.
HR 369. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas: A resolution relating to the placing of four busts of Chief Justices in the State Judicial Building; and for other purposes.
HR 384. By Messrs. Lee of Clinch, Raulerson of Echols, Newton of Colquitt and others: A resolution to propose opening to the public the perimeter road around the Okefenokee Swamp and the sealed dam at the mouth of the Suwanee River; and for other purposes.

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HE 420. By Messrs. Bowen of Randolph, Hurst of Quitman, Williams and Andrews of Hall and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to disqualify a write-in vote candidate unless he announced his intention or candidacy ten or more days prior to the election; and for other purposes.

HR 446. By Mr. Thornton of Bibb:
A resolution to amend at resolution creating the Criminal Law Study Committee, so as to clarify provisions relating to service and funds; and for other purposes.

HR 482. By Mr. McCutchen of Gilmer:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Washington-Wilkes Payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 487. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Washington-Wilkes Payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 488. By Mr. Todd of Glascock:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Glascock County to issue revenue bonds for purposes therein stated; and for other purposes.

HR 489. By Mr. Deen of Bacon:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Bacon Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 141. By Senators Sanders of the 52nd and Sanders of the 18th: A resolution adopting a new state song; and for other purposes.

HR 520. By Mr. Newton of Colquitt: A resolution relative to hog cholera eradication; and for other purposes.

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HR 552. By Messrs. Phillips of Columbia, Smith of Emanuel and others:
A resolution commending Honorable L. O. Moseley; and for other purposes.

HR 555. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A resolution requesting the Institute of Law and Government of the School of Law and the Center for Continuing Education of the Uni versity of Georgia to conduct the Third Institute for Georgia Legisla tors, providing for the formation of a Program Committee; and for other purposes.

HR 568. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution expressing regret at the untimely passing of the Honor able Vance Custer; and for other purposes.

HR 571. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Floyd of Chattooga and others:
A resolution expressing appreciation and recognizing the Department Commander's Conference for their efforts on behalf of all the veterans of this State; and for other purposes.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Adminis trative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SB 228. SB 231. SB 237. SB 251.
SR 128. Respectfully submitted, Waters of the 41st District, Chairman.

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Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 126. Do Not Pass. SR 136. Do Pass. SR 138. Do Pass. SR 139. Do Pass, as Amended. SR 140. Do Pass. SB 259. Do Pass. HR 367. Do Pass. HR 368. Do Pass. HR 409. Do Pass. HR 415. Do Pass. HR 416. Do Pass. HR 418. Do Pass. HR 421. Do Pass. HR 428. Do Pass. HR 431. Do Pass. HR 446. Do Pass. HR 449. Do Pass. HR 451. Do Pass. HR 454. Do Pass. HR 455. Do Pass. HR 459. Do Pass. HR 460. Do Pass. HR 463. Do Pass. HR 464. Do Pass. HR 467. Do Pass. HR 469. Do Pass. HR 474. Do Pass. HR 482. Do Pass. HR 487. Do Pass.

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HR 488. Do Pass. HR 489. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

The following local uncontested resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SR 131. By Senator Dykes of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia, so as to pro vide for the merger of the Cochran Independent School System and the Bleckley County School System into one consolidated school system; to create a board of education having authority to operate said school system; to provide for the members of said board; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitu tion of Georgia, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"That the existing independent school system of the City of Cochran and the existing school system in the County of Bleckley outside the corporate limits of said city, are hereby merged into one school system, co-extensive with the limits of Bleckley County, and the said existing independent school system of the City of Cochran and the school system of Bleckley County outside the corporate limits of said City of Cochran are hereby abolished. Said merged school districts shall constitute a new school system and districts, and shall constitute a political subdivision of the State of Georgia separate from the political entities of the City of Cochran and the County of Bleckley, and shall be known as the Bleckley County School System.
"The school system so created is authorized to incur bonded indebtedness for the purpose of constructing, erecting, enlarging, repairing and improving the necessary school buildings, and for acquiring the necessary property therefor.
"The said Bleckley County School Ssystem is hereby vested with the power to conduct a system of public education through-

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out the limits of Bleckley County and with all powers and authori ties granted to public school systems and districts by the Constitu tion and laws of the State of Georgia.

"The administration of said Bleckley County School System shall be vested in a board, to be known as the Bleckley County Board of Education, hereinafter referred to as the board. Said board shall have the power to employ and fix the salaries of any and all personnel necessary to effectuate the purposes of this amendment. Said board shall consist of five members, two of whom shall reside within the corporate limits of the City of Cochran Militia District, one of whom shall reside in the area included within the Walker and Carey Militia Districts, one of whom shall reside in the area included within the Manning and Salem Militia Districts, and one of whom shall reside within the area included within the Davison, Trippeville and Frazier Militia Districts.

"For the purposes of electing the members of the board, Bleck ley County is hereby divided into four (4) districts, as follows:

"(1) The Cochran District, comprising the Cochran Militia District;

"(2) The Walker-Carey District, comprising the Walker and Carey Militia Districts;

"(3) The Manning-Salem District comprising the Manning and Salem Militia Districts;

"(4) The Davison-Trippeville-Frazier District comprising the Davison, Trippeville, and Frazier Militia Districts.

"Thereafter, the boundaries of each district shall be changed by the General Assembly of Georgia. No person shall be elected to said board who does not reside within the district which such person is to represent.

"Each member of the board shall be elected by the qualified voters of his school district. Each member shall be elected for a term of five (5) years, except that the first elected board mem bers under this provision shall be for such terms as will provide for the expiration of the term of one member of the Bleckley County Board of Education each year.

"Within fifteen days after the ratification of this amendment, it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Bleckley County to issue the call for an election to be held within the school districts, as herein provided, to elect members of the board. Such election shall be held not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days after the issuance of the call, and the members elected shall enter upon the duties of their offie. Thereafter, the election of a suc cessor to the member whose term expires that year shall be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November and he shall take office on January 1 following election. The General Assem-

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bly is hereby authorized to change the election day herein pro vided.

"At the election called upon ratification of this amendment, the candidate from the Cochran school district receiving the larg est number of votes in the Cochran District shall serve for a term
of five (5) years. The candidate from the Cochran school district receiving the second largest number of votes in the Cochran Dis trict shall serve for a term of one (1) year. The candidate from the Walker-Carey school district receiving the largest number of votes in the Walker-Carey District shall serve for a term of two
(2) years. The candidate from the Manning-Salem school district receiving the largest number of votes in the Manning-Salem Dis trict shall serve for a term of three (3) years. The candidate from the Davison-Trippeville-Frazier school district receiving the larg est number of votes in the Davison-Trippeville-Frazier District shall serve for a term of 4 years.

"Vacancies on said board shall be filled by the remaining mem bers of the board, except that the grand jury shall appoint the member for a district for a full term in the event no freeholder in that district qualifies for election for a full term. Any member so appointed shall be a freeholder and a resident of the district that he represents.

"With respect to the initial operations of the school system herein created, the Board of Education of Bleckley County, as provided for before this amendment becomes a part of this Consti tution, shall exercise all powers necessary in order to effectuate the purpose of this amendment until the election provided herein is held and the member of the board are elected and qualified.

"The General Laws of Georgia shall govern the financial operations of said Bleckley County School System. However, the General Assembly is authorized to pass such laws and legislation as may be necessary to the operation, conduct and control of said Bleckley County School System and its fiscal affairs, including the right and authority to create indebtedness not in conflict with the Constitution of Georgia, and to enable said Bleckley County School System to contract, and be contracted with, and to do any and every act or acts necessary for the proper maintenance of a comprehensive school system throughout the limits of Bleckley County, and to effectuate the purposes of this amendment.

"The incumbent Bleckley County School Superintendent shall serve as superintendent of the new Bleckley County School System until the end of the term for which he was elected. From and after the ratification of this amendment the voters of Bleckley County shall no longer elect the Bleckley County School Superintendent. The Bleckley County Board of Education herein provided shall
elect or employ a superintendent and fix his salary and the term of his office. His employment shall be effective on January 1st immediately following the expiration of the term of office of the superintendent in office at the time of the ratification of this amendment.

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"The General Assembly may authorize the City of Cochran and the County of Bleckley to appropriate money from the general funds to the board for educational purposes, and may grant unto said board all the powers of eminent domain, with all the remedies to execute such powers provided by any other laws of Georgia.

"The property of the Independent School System of the City of Cochran and the property of the existing school system in the County of Bleckley outside the corporate limits of said city shall become the property of the Bleckley County School system as of
the effective date of this amendment.

"The specifications of certain powers herein is not intended to be exclusive, it being the intention hereof that all powers granted
herein are to be liberally construed so as to effectuate the general purpose of establishing and maintaining a comprehensive system of public education throughout the limits of Bleckley County."

Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has
been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amendment to be published as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended, for two months previous to the time of the general election at which the above proposed amendment shall be submitted for rati fication or rejection to the electors as provided for in said paragraph of the Constitution.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution of Georgia providing for the merger of the independent school system of Cochran and the exist ing school system of the County of Bleckley."
"Against ratification of amendment to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia providing for the merger of the independent school system of Cochran and the exist ing school system of the County of Bleekley."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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 electors qualified to vote voting thereon, such amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereof.

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

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 Bell
Blalock Braly Brown
Clanton Clary
Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Green
Griner

Harden Harrington
Ingram Jackson Jones
Kelly Knox
Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th
Newton

Overby Perry
Peterson Ponsell Raynor
Seagraves Smalley
Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 260. By Mr. Horton of Putnam:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Putnam County by the people; to provide for the election of the Chairman of the Board of Education; to provide for the filling of vacancies on the Board; to provide for the submission of this amendment for rejection or ratification; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating

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to County Boards of Education, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"The Board of Education of Putnam County shall be composed of five (5) members. The Chairman and the four (4) other mem bers of the Board shall be elected by the voters of the entire county. The five (5) memberships on the Board shall be designated as post numbers 1 through 5 respectively. The individual elected to Post number 1 shall be the Chairman of the Board. Those candi dates offering for election to the Board of Education of Putnam County shall specifically designate their intention of running for a particular post by number. To be elected to such post, the candi date must receive the highest number of votes cast and at the same time the candidate must receive a majority of the total votes cast toward filling such vacancy. Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Board of Education of Putnam County, for any cause whatsoever, shall be filled by the majority vote of the re maining members of Board of Education.

"In the event this amendment is ratified, the members of the first Board of Education of Putnam County created under this amendment shall be elected at the general election held in 1964. The members elected at such election shall take office January 1, 1965, and shall serve for a term of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Future elections shall be held every four years at the same time as elections for members of the General Assembly are held and the members elected shall take office on the first day of January immediately following the elec tion. All future members shall likewise serve for a term of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified.

"The Board of Education in Putnam County in existence at the time of ratification of this amendment is hereby abolished Decem ber 31, 1964, and the terms of all members of such Board shall expire at that time.
"The Board of Education of Putnam County as provided for herein shall be subject to all constitutional and statutory provi sions relative to County Boards of Education, unless such provisions are in conflict with the provisions of this amendment."

SECTION 2
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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

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provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Putnam County by the people.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Putnam 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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Green Griner

Harden Harrington Ingram Jackson Jones Kelly Knox Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Overby Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

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HR 360. By Mr. Pelham of Schley:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Schley County Development Authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1

Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the taxing power and restriction of contributions of counties, cities and political divisions, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'Schley County Development Authority' which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory embraced by Schley County. The County may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Con stitution of Georgia.

"The County is authorized to levy a tax on all taxable property therein not to exceed one mill for the purpose of securing a fund to be set aside and used by said authority for the general purposes hereinafter prescribed.

"The members of the Authority, their qualifications, terms and method of election or appointment, shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly. The Authority shall have such duties, powers, and authority as prescribed by law and the General Assembly may pass all other necessary legislation for the implementation of this amendment.

'All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds is sued by the Authority, shall be exempt from State and local taxation.'

"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, pro moting and expanding for the public good and general welfare, in dustry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational training and for the making of long-range plans for the coordina tion of such development, promotion and expansion within its terri torial limits. The Authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia or the County of Schley. The Authority is created for nonprofit pur poses and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created."

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SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Schley County Development Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Schley County Development Authority."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach

Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Green Griner Harden Harrington Ingram Jackson Jones

Kelly Knox Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton

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Overby

|

Perry

J!

Peterson



Ponsell

Raynor

Seagraves Smalley
Staples Veazey Warnell

Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 366. By Mr. Sinclair of Macon:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Macon County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes, and procedure connected therewith; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Macon County to be known as the Macon County Industrial Build ing Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Macon County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority';
"B. The Authority shall consist of seven members. The Presi dent of the Montezuma Chamber of Commerce; Mayors of the Cities of Oglethorpe, Montezuma, Marshallville, and Ideal; the Chairman of the Macon County Board of Commissioners; and one person selected at-large by the six members so named; shall be members of the Authority; and said members of the Authority in the ByLaws of the Authority, may provide for the term of office and man ner of election of the at-large member. Persons holding the offices described above shall automatically become members of the Au thority, but shall be members only for as long as they hold the office qualifying them for such membership. Vacancies shall be

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filled for the unexpired term by the said Macon County Board of County Commissioners. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations, and interest of the obligations of Macon County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:

"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;

"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue cer tificates, and to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security thereof;

"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;

"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;

"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and development of industrial and commercial facilities in Macon County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Macon County suitable for and in tended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful fur nishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, and through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such build ing;

"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining

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the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments suf ficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both municipal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking;

"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;

"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;

"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability, or obligation against the State of Geor gia or Macon County.

"P. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority;

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of inter est and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreements or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Macon County to pay
such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof
against any property of Macon County.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for ex tensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become neces sary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

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"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:

"(1) The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Macon County.

"(2) The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the County of Macon.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or cor porations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Macon County, subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encum brances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding the public good and welfare, industry and trade within Macon County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the ac complishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proc lamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed and take office within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.
"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Macon County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the juris diction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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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 create Macon County Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Macon County Industrial Building Authority."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Macon County shall vote for ratifi cation thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for election for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell
Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Green Griner

Harden Harrington
Ingram Jackson Jones Kelly Knox Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Overby Perry
Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 373. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing- an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Emanuel County Development Authority; to provide for the submis sion of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the taxing power and restriction of contributions of counties, cities and political divisions, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'Emanuel County Development Authority' which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory embraced by Emanuel County. The County of Emanuel may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as pro vided by the Constitution of Georgia.
"Emanuel County is authorized to levy a tax on all the taxable property therein not to exceed one mill for the purpose of securing a fund to be set aside and used by said Authority for the general purposes hereinafter prescribed.
"The members of the Authority, their qualifications, terms, and method of election or appointment shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly. The Authority shall have such duties, powers, and authority as shall be prescribed by law and the Gen eral Assembly may pass all other necessary legislation for the implementation of this amendment.
"All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vest ed in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds issued by the Authority, shall be exempt from State and local taxation.
"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, pro moting, and expanding, for the public good and general welfare, industry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational

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training and for the making of long-range plans for the coordi nation of such development, promotion and expansion within its territorial limits. The Authority shall not be empowered or author ized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia or the County of Emanuel. The Authority is created for nonprofit purposes and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Emanuel County Development Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Emanuel County Development Authority."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell

Blalock Braly

Brown Clanton

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Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Green Griner Harden Harrington Ingram Jackson

Jones Kelly Knox Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 377. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the appointment of a five member Board of Education from the county at large; to provide for their terms and qualifications; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof new paragraphs which shall read as follows:
"There is hereby created a new board, to be known as the Echols County Board of Education, which shall have the same powers and duties as the present county board. The Echols County Board of Education shall consist of five members to be appointed by the grand jury of said county, and shall hold their offices until their successors are appointed and qualified. The County of Echols shall compose one school district, and shall be confined to the con trol and management of the Echols County Board of Education. There shall be appointed to serve on the Echols County Board of Education five members from the county at large.

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"The members of the Board of Education of Echols County in effect at the time of ratification of this amendment shall con tinue until the expiration of their terms at which time the grand jury of Echols County shall appoint new members to the board.

"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 grand jury shall elect a person to fill the unexpired term. To be eligible to hold office as a member of the Echols County Board of Education, a person shall be of good moral charac ter, have at least a fair knowledge of the elementary branch of the English education, be favorable to the common school system, and be qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 appointment of a five member Board of Education from the county at large.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of a five member Board of Educa tion from the county at large."
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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers

Harden

Bell

Harrington

Blalock

Ingram

Braly

Jackson

Brown

Jones

Clanton

Kelly

Clary

Knox

Conger

Long

Dailey

Mathews

DeLoach

Miller

Dews

Mitchell

Dykes

McKenzie of 12th

Fitzpatrick

McKenzie of 13th

Green

McWhorter of 50th

Griner

Newton

Overby Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 379. By Messrs. Twitty and Collins of Mitchell:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Mitchell County Development Authority; to provide for powers, author ity, funds, purpose and 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 GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Mitchell County to be known as the Mitchell County Development Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Mitchell County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the "Authority";
"B. The Authority shall consist of seven members who shall

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serve for a term of five years and who shall be eligible for reappointment. The members shall be elected by a majority of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Mitchell County, two of whom shall reside within the city limits of Camilla, Georgia, two within the city limits of Pelham, Georgia, and three at large from the area of Mitchell County outside the limits of Camilla and Pelham. The first members shall be appointed as follows: two for terms of one year, two for terms of two years; and one for a term of three years, one for a term of four years, and one for a term of five years; and thereafter their successors shall be ap pointed for terms of five years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Board of County Commissioners. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act. No member shall be a member of the Board of County Commissioners of Mitchell County, but there shall be no other disqualification to hold public office by reason of membership in the Authority;

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of
Mitchell County.

"The exemption from taxation herein provided shall not extend to tenants nor lessees of the Authority. The right of any private person to use or occupy any real estate of the Authority for a period of one year or longer under any lease or other agreement for the purpose of taxation shall be classed as an interest in the real estate and as real property and shall be taxed as real property as now provided by law, or may be taxed as the General Assembly may hereafter provide by general or local law. The tax exemption herein provided also shall not include exemption from sale and use taxes on property purchased by the Authority or for use of the Authority.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include but not be lim ited to, the power:

"(1) To buy, acquire, develop, improve, own, operate, main tain, sell, lease as lessor and lessee, and mortgage land, buildings and property of all kinds within the limits of Mitchell County;

"(2) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;

"(3) To grant, loan and lease without adequate consideration or without any consideration and with and without security, any of its funds and property to private persons and corporations operat ing or promising to operate any industrial plant or establishment within Mitchell County which in the judgment of the Authority will be a benefit to the people of said County. The provisions of this clause shall not be construed to limit any other power of the
Authority;

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"(4) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds, and revenue cer tificates therefor, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;

"(5) To contract with Mitchell County and other political sub divisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(6) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents, and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and bylaws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;

"(7) To encourage and promote the expansion and development of industry, agriculture trade, and commerce and the facilities therefor in Mitchell County, and to make long-range plans therefor, to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Mitchell County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assem
bly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appur tenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or use ful furnishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such build ing. No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Au thority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one
time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and main taining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking;

"(8) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;

"(9) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;

"(10) To do any and all acts and things necessary or con venient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated;

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"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Geor gia or Mitchell County;

"F. The Authority shall have the same immunity and exemp tion from liability for torts and negligence as the State of Georgia and the officers, agents and employees of the Authority when in performance of the work of the Authority, shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as the officers, agents and employees of the State of Georgia when in performance of their public duties or work of the State. The Authority may be sued the same as private corporations on any contractual obligation of the Authority;

"G. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services of the Authority;

"H. The Authority, with the consent of the Board of Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of Mitchell County and to carry out purpose of this amendment is hereby authorized to issue Reve nue Bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturity at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761), as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obliga tions had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; pro
vided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Au thority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothe cated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Bonds, thus issued, shall be paid first from the income of the Authority. In the event such income is not sufficient to pay the principal and interest of such Revenue Bonds, as they mature, then the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues are authorized and required to provide the additional funds necessary to make such payment, and for this purpose the said Commissioners are authorized to levy an annual tax on all taxable property within the county provided such tax
shall not exceed five mills;

"I. The Commissioners of Roads and Revenues are also au thorized in addition to the tax provided in Paragraph H, to appro priate to the Authority such amount from its funds each year as it shall see fit, and any funds so appropriated when paid to the Authority shall become a part of the funds of the Authority and may be used for the purposes as herein stated or as may hereafter be defined by law;

"J. The property of the Authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process except such property, income or funds

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as may be pledged, assigned, mortgaged or conveyed to secure an obligation of the Authority, and any such property, funds or in come may be sold under legal process or under any power granted by the Authority to enforce payment of the obligation;

"K. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare of Mitchell County and its citizens, industry, agriculture and trade within the County of Mitchell, and making long-range plans for such development and expansion and to authorize the use of public funds of Mitchell County for such purpose, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of this purpose;

"L. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proc lamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty days after such
proclamation;

"M. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Mitchell County, and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within Mitchell County. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations be
yond the limits of Mitchell County;

"N. There shall be no limitations upon the amount of debt which the Authority may incur, but no debt created by the Au thority shall be a debt of Mitchell County or the State."

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 create the Mitchell County Development Authority, and to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Mitchell County Development Authority, and to pro-

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vide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedures con nected therewith."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Messrs:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Green Griner

Harden Harrington Ingram Jackson Jones Kelly Knox Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Overby Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

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HR 380. By Mr. Harrell of Fayette:

I

I

A RESOLUTION

Proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to the Constitu tion, so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Fayette County by the people; to provide for their quali fications, compensation and term of office; to provide for the submis sion 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 the County Boards of Education, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"The Board of Education of Fayette County shall consist of five (5) members to be elected by the voters of Fayette County. For the purpose of electing such members, Fayette County shall be divided into five education districts, as follows:

Education District No. 1 shall be composed of Militia District No. G.M.D. 496 (Fayetteville);

Education District No. 2 shall be composed of Militia District No. G.M.D. 538 (Woolsey);

Education District No. 3 shall be composed of
Militia District No. G.M.D. 1293 (Brooks) and Militia District No. G.M.D. 495 (Starrs Mill) ;

Education District No. 4 shall be composed of
Militia District No. G.M.D. 624 (Shake Rag) and Militia District No. G.M.D. 549 (Rear Over) ;

Education District No. 5 shall be composed of
Militia District No. G.M.D. 1248 (Hopeful) and Militia District No. G.M.D. 709 (Black Rock) and Militia District No. G.M.D. 1262 (Europe).

"One member shall be elected from each Education District. No person shall be eligible to serve as a member of the Fayette County Board of Education from Education District, unless he shall reside in such district. He shall be elected by the voters of the Education District of which he represents. In order to be eligible to hold office as a member of said board, a person must be of good moral

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character, favorable to the common school system, have at least a fair knowledge of the elementary branch of an English education, and must be qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly.

"Not later than ten days after the ratification of this amend ment it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Payette County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of electing the mem bers of the Board of Education of Fayette County. The day of such election shall be set for a day not less than fifteen (15) nor more than twenty (20) days from the date of issuance 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 procedure connected therewith, once a week for two weeks imme diately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Fayette County. The members elected from Education Districts Nos. 1 and 2 shall serve for a term of one year; the members elected from Education District Nos. 3 and 4 shall serve for a term of two years; the members elected from Education District No. 5 shall serve for
a term of four years. All members elected at such election shall take office January 1, 1963, and their term of office shall expire on December 31st of the last year of such term. The successors to such members shall be elected for a term of four years and shall be elected at the same time County Officers of Fayette County are elected.

"The Board of Education of Fayette County in effect at the time of the ratification of this amendment shall be abolished effective December 31, 1962, and the term of office of the members of such Board shall expire on such date. In case of a vacancy on said Board by death, resignation, or from any cause other than expiration of a term of office, the remaining members of the Board shall elect a successor who shall serve the unexpired term."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 Fayette 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 Fayette County by the people."

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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
Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey
DeLoach Dews
Dykes Fitzpatrick Green
Griner

Harden
Harrington Ingram Jackson Jones Kelly Knox Long Mathews
Miller Mitchell
McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th

Newton
Overby Persons Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Staples
Veazey Warnell
Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

HR 381. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution of Georgia to provide for the establishment of fire

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prevention districts in Wilkes County; to authorize Wilkes County and the municipalities in Wilkes County to contract with each other for the purpose of exercising the authority granted by this amendment; to authorize municipalities in Wilkes County to operate fire prevention organizations outside their corporate limit in Wilkes County; to authorize Wilkes County to levy a tax for the purpose of fire preven tion; to authorize the fire prevention districts of Wilkes County to issue bonds for fire prevention purposes; to provide the manner of setting up fire prevention districts in Wilkes County; providing for the submission of this amendment under Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I, of the Constitution of Georgia; 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, relating to the districting of counties, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"(a) The Governing authority of Wilkes County is hereby granted authority to district areas in said county for fire preven tion and protection purposes, and the authority to levy a tax upon the taxable property of each such district to defray all cost of fire protection in each respective district.

"(b) The authority hereby granted shall include authority to include municipalities located in Wilkes County, within any fire district created hereunder.
"(c) Wilkes County and each municipality now existing, or hereafter created in said county, are hereby authorized to contract with each other for furnishing property of any kind, materials, supplies, equipment and money for the purpose of carrying out the authority hereby granted.
"(d) Each municipality now existing, or hereafter created in Wilkes County, is hereby granted authority to operate its fire de partment, including equipment and personnel, outside its corporate limit within Wilkes County.
"(e) Wilkes County is hereby granted authority to levy a tax for the creation, maintenance and operation of any fire prevention and protection organization created hereunder, and to pay any bonds issued by the fire districts created hereunder for the purpose of establishing fire prevention and protection organizations.
"(f) The fire prevention and protection districts authorized hereby are hereby granted authority to issue bonds for the purpose of acquiring property of any kind, material, equipment and supplies required for fire prevention and protection purposes.
" (g) Before any fire prevention district is created hereunder, the governing authority of Wilkes County shall designate the area

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to compose said district and establish the boundaries thereof. After said area is designated and boundaries established, the governing authority of Wilkes County shall submit to the voters in said proposed fire prevention district who are qualified to vote for mem bers of the General Assembly the question of whether or not said district shall be created only when approved by a majority of the qualified voters in said electiion."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution to grant authority to Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Wilkes County to district areas for fire prevention and protection purposes and to levy a tax to defray the cost of fire prevention and pro tection.

"Against ratificatioon of amendment to the Constitution to grant authority to Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Wilkes County to district areas for fire prevention and protection purposes and to levy a tax to defray the cost of fire prevention and pro tection."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock

Braly Brown Clanton

Clary Conger Dailey

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Knox Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Peterson

Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

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

HR 383. By Mr. Sangster of Dooly:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Dooly County to issue certain revenue anticipation obligations known as revenue bonds for the purposes therein stated; 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 VII, Paragraph I, of the Constitution relating to the limitations on certain debts is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Provided further, that revenue anticipation obligations herein called revenue bonds may be issued by Dooly County herein called the issuer, to provide funds for the purchase, construction, enlarge ment, or either of facilities, including land, buildings, appurte nances, machinery and equipment, suitable for use by (a) any industry for manufacturing, processing or assembling any agri cultural or manufactured products or (b) any commercial enter prise in storing, warehousing, distributing or selling products of agriculture, mining and industry, or any combination thereof. Such

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facilities may be leased or sold by the issuer to such industry or commercial enterprise upon such terms as may be agreed upon, subject to the lien of the revenue bonds upon the revenue of the facilities involved. No sale shall be completed and title to the facility shall remain in the issuer until all revenue bonds out standing secured by the revenue of such undertaking shall have been paid in full.

"The revenue bonds shall be payable, as to principal and in terest, only from revenue received from such undertaking, and shall not be deemed debts of, or create debts against the issuer within the meaning of this Constitution; and the issuer shall not exercise the power of taxation for the purpose of paying the prin cipal or interest of the revenue bonds or any part thereof. Such revenue bonds, their transfer the income therefrom, the security therefor, and until the payment in full of the obligation such facilities shall at all times be exempt from taxation from within the State. Bonds may be issued bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the gov erning body of the issuer and when so authorized the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761), as amended, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder. Upon the adoption of this amendment the issuer may proceed to comply with the provisions hereof im mediately without any further action on the part of the General Assembly."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of
1945, as amended.

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 Dooly County to issue revenue bonds for the purchase, construction, lease, and sale of facilities useful to industry or commerce.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Dooly County to issue revenue bonds for the purchase, construction, lease, and sale of facilities useful to industry or commerce."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

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If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the reso lution, 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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Green Griner

Harden Harrington Ingram Jackson Jones Kelly Knox Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Overby Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

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

HR 388. By Messrs. Fleming, Hull and Fuqua of Richmond:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to empower Richmond County with the authority to participate in a group hospitalization insurance policy covering its employees; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1

Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the taxing power of counties, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"The General Assembly shall have authority to enact laws authorizing the County of Richmond in the sole discretion of its governing authority to participate in and contribute to a group hospitalization insurance policy covering its employees, either by direct contribution to such a fund, or by payment of insurance premiums, or by a combination of such methods, for all or any employees and officers who are compensated by Richmond County, and who hold their offices and positions either by election or ap pointment; to levy taxes for these purposes and to enact laws establishing rules for tenure of office for such officers and em ployees, and for other purposes consistent therewith."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of
1945, as amended.

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 empower Richmond County with the authority to participate in a group hospitalization insurance policy covering its employees.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to empower Richmond County with the authority to participate in a group hospitalization insurance policy covering its employees."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Green Griner

Harden Harrington Ingram Jackson Jones Kelly Knox Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Overby Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

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

HR 403. By Mr. Baughman of Early:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters of Early County an amendment to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph V, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, and as the same has been heretofore or contempo raneously with the ratification hereof amended, so as to add at the end of said paragraph another paragraph to be known as "Paragraph V-A" reading:
"Paragraph V-A. Any person, natural or artificial, a resident of this State, who may after January 1, 1962, in Early County, build, equip, establish, complete, or enlarge a plant for the manu facture or processing of any properties may, as to such building

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(including equipment utilized thereon or in connection therewith), enlargement or equipment, be exempt from all county, incorporated town or city, and school districts ad valorem taxes for five (5) years from the date of the first use of the building, equipment, or enlargement of such plants. This provision shall be self executing and shall not require additional implementing legislation";

to provide for the submission of this Amendment for ratification or re jection by the people affected; and for other purposes.

SECTION 1
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA, and it is so resolved by such authority, that Article VII, Section I, Paragraph V of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, and as the same has been heretofore amended or may, contempo raneously with the ratification hereof, be amended, is hereby further amended by adding to the end thereof a new subparagraph designated paragraph V-A to read:
"Paragraph V-A. Any person, natural or artificial, a resident of this State, who may after January 1, 1962, in Early County, build, equip, establish, complete, or enlarge a plant for the manu facture or processing of any properties may, as to such building (including equipment utilized thereon or in connection therewith), enlargement or equipment, be exempt from all county, incorporated town or city, and school districts ad valorem taxes for five (5) years from the date of the first use of the building, equipment, or enlargement of such plants. This provision shall be self executing and shall not require additional implementing legislation."

SECTION 2
Be it further resolved that when the above proposed amendment 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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 exempt from Early County and any incorporated city or town or school district therein ad valorem taxation for five (5) years a new manufacturing or processing plant, including the machinery and equipment therein, or any enlargement or addition thereto.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt from Early County and any incorporated city or town or school district therein ad valorem taxation for five (5) years a

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new manufacturing or processing plant, including the machinery and equipment therein, or any enlargement or addition thereto."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Green Griner

Harden Harrington Ingram Jackson Jones Kelly Knox Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Overby Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

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HR 404. By Mr. Dorminy of Ben Hill:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority; to pro vide 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, relating to the taxing power and restriction of contributions of counties, cities and political divisions, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority' which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and juris diction to be limited to the territory embraced by the City of Fitz gerald and the County of Ben Hill. The city and county may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by
the Constitution of Georgia.

"Neither the city nor the county is authorized to levy a tax for the purposes of the authority herein created.

"The members of the Authority, their qualifications, terms and method of election or appointment, shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly. The Authority shall have such duties, powers, and authority as shall be prescribed by law and the General Assembly may pass all other necessary legislation for the imple mentation of this amendment.

"All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds issued by the Authority, shall be exempt from State and local taxation.

"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, pro moting and expanding for the public good and general welfare, industry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational training and for the making of long-range plans for the coordina tion of such development, promotion and expansion within its ter ritorial limits. The Authority shall r.ot be empowered or authorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia or the City of Fitzgerald and the County of Ben Hill. The Authority is created for nonprofit purposes and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created."

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SECTION 2

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When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have

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been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two

branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on

their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro

posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in

Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of

1945, as amended.

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 create the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority."
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 issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the reso lution, 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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes

Fitzpatrick Green Griner Harden Harrington Ingram Jackson Jones Kelly Knox Long Mathews

Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th MeWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves

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Smalley Staples Veazey

Warnell Waters Whisnant

White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

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

HR 411. By Messrs. Killian and Plexer of Glynn:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution creating the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority as a constitutional authority and public corporation; to provide for the appointment, eligibility and tenure of members and officers; to confer on the General Assembly the authority to prescribe by law additional powers and duties for said Authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifi cation or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article V, Section IX, Paragraph I, of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraphs:
"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority' which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory embraced by Glynn County. The County of Glynn and the City of Brunswick may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Constitution of Georgia.
"All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds issued by the Authority, and all income earned therefrom by the holders of said evidences of indebtedness shall be exempt from State and local taxation.
"The Authority shall consist of five (5) members who shall have such control, duties, powers, and authority as are hereby

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conferred and as may be prescribed or provided for by the General Assembly of Georgia, and such additional powers as may be dele
gated to the Authority by the County of Glynn and the City of Brunswick. Members of the Authority shall be residents of Glynn County within or without the corporate limits of the City of Bruns wick. The General Assembly shall provide for appointment and
terms of office of members of the Authority. The Authority shall elect a chairman, vice-chairman and a secretary-treasurer. The secretary-treasurer shall not be required to be a member of the Authority.

"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, pro moting and expanding for the public good and general welfare, industry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational training and the making of long-range plans for the coordination of such development, promotion and expansion, within its territorial limits. The Authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia, the County of Glynn or the City of Brunswick. The Authority is created for non-profit purposes and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority."

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Green Griner

Harden

Harrington

Ingram

Jackson

Jones

Kelly

Knox

Long

Mathews

.

Miller

Mitchell

McKenzie of 12th

McKenzie of 13th

McWhorter of 50th

Newton

Overby Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with. On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

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

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 208. By Senator Mathews of the 48th: A bill to amend an act requiring all judges to wear black robes while presiding in court, and providing for the keeping of flags in the court rooms, approved February 25, 1953, (Ga. Laws 1953, p. 208); and for other purposes.
Senator Smalley of the 26th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 208 by striking in its entirety section 1A and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 1A, so that when amended said section shall read as follows:

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Section 1A. Provided, nevertheless, that the provisions of this act shall apply only to judges of the superior courts of the State of Georgia, and to amend the caption of the bill by adding after the words "counties of the State" and before "to repeal conflicting laws", the following: "and to provide further that the same shall apply only to judges of the superior courts of the State of Georgia."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 2.

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

SB 229. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to provide a method for distributing State funds to the several incorporated municipalities of this State for street purposes and for the purposes of traffic control: to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Knox of the 54th asked unanimous consent that SB 229 be post poned to February 6th.

The consent was granted.

SR 128. By Senator Jackson of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Department of Industry and Trade and to provide for a Board of Com missioners for said Department; 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 V of the Constitution is hereby amended by

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adding a new Section and Paragraph to be known as Section X, Para graph I to read as follows:

"There is hereby created the Department of Industry and Trade in lieu of and as successor to the Department of Commerce. There is hereby created a Board of Commissioners of the Department of Industry and Trade to be composed of twenty (20) members, two from each Congressional District in the State, but no two from the same county. The Board shall be the policy determining body of the Department and shall have such duties, powers, authority and jurisdiction relating to the Department as shall be provided by law. The first ten members of the Board shall be appointed by the Governor serving at the time of the ratification of this amend ment, and their terms of office shall begin on April 1, 1963. He shall appoint one member from each Congressional District in the State and shall designate their terms of office as follows:

Five members shall be appointed for three year terms; five members for six year terms. The other ten members of the Board shall be appointed by the Governor who takes office in January, 1963, and he shall appoint one member from each Congressional Dis trict, but not from the same county as any other member already appointed. He shall designate their terms of office as follows: Five members shall be appointed for three year terms; five members for six year terms. Thereafter, all terms of all successors, except in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy, shall be for six years dating from April 1st of the beginning year of such term. The Governor shall appoint all successors. In the event a vacancy occurs on the Board, the Governor shall appoint a person to serve the unexpired term. The Board shall appoint a Director who shall be the executive officer and administrative head of the Department. In the event of the ratification of this amendment, the appoint ments to the Board shall be made as provided herein, but the pro visions of law relative to the Department of Commerce, the Director of the Department of Commerce, and the Advisory Board of the Department of Commerce shall remain as presently existing until April 1, 1963."
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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 create the Department of Industry and Trade and to provide for a Board of Commissioners for said Department.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Department of Industry and Trade and to provide for a Board of Commissioners for said Department."

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of this 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 results and certify the results to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Braly Brown Clanton Clary Claxton Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Green Harden Harrington

Hart Ingram Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Overby Owens Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 50, nays 0.

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

Senator Jackson of the 24th asked unanimous consent that SR 128 be im mediately transmitted to the House.
The consent was granted.

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HB 392. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to amend an act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

SB 224. By Senator Raynor of the 4th:
A bill to amend an act revising the State Game and Fish Laws, as amended, so as to place limitations upon the use of baskets for the tak ing of rough fish; and for other purposes.

The report 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 4.

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

SB 232. By Senator Owens of the 32nd:
A bill to regulate the sale of eggs; to provide for the bonding and licensing of egg dealers and a procedure connected therewith; to pro vide for enforcement and a procedure connected herewith; to provide for hearings and a procedure connected therewith; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

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SB 235. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Dykes of the 14th and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to payment of education grants from State and local funds to school children; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

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

SB 239. By Senators Dykes of the 14th, Dailey of the llth, and others:
A bill to amend the laws relating to the State Board of Corrections and Prisons, as amended, so as to provide for the designation of first offender's honor camps; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House amendment thereto:
SB 86. By Senators Knox of the 54th and Sanders of the 18th: A bill to amend an act creating the "Georgia Real Estate Investment Board", approved March 23, 1960, (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 1154), so as to prescribe conditions under which application fees shall be refundable; to remove the provisions relating to expiration; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Mr. Willingham of Cobb moved to amend SB 86 by striking Section 2 in its entirety and number Section 3 as Section 2, and strike all reference thereto in the caption.

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Senator Knox of the 5th moved that the Senate disagree to the House amend ment.

On the motion to disagree, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 742. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Doug las, Bowen of Randolph, Wilkes of Gook, Undercofler of Sumter, Smith of Grady, Barrett of Cherokee, and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Budget Bureau, so as to create a new Budget Bureau; and for other purposes.

Senator Sanders of the 18th moved that the Senate insist on its position in amending HB 742, and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.
On the motion, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.
The president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate, Senators Knox of the 54th, Jones of the 23rd and Smalley of the 26th.
The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:
HR 375. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Doug las, Bowen of Randolph, Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter, Smith of Grady, Barrett of Cherokee, and others: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relating to meetings of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Senator Sanders of the 18th moved that the Senate insist on its position in amending HR 375, and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.
On the motion, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.
The president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate, Senators Knox of the 54th, Jones of the 23rd and Smalley of the 26th.

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The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering House action

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thereto:

HR 376. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Doug las, Bowen of Randolph, Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter, Smith of Grady, Barrett of Cherokee, and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for appropriation control; and for other purposes.

Senator Sanders of the 18th moved that the Senate insist on its position in amending HR 376, and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

On the motion, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate, Senators Knox of the 54th, Jones of the 23rd and Smalley of the 26th.

Senator Johnson of the 46th moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned to 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, February 6, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by Reverend Harry L. Wood, pastor First Methodist Church, Monroe, Georgia.

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

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.

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

Senator Knox of the 54th asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order for today:
1. Introduction of bills and resolutions. 2. First readings and reference of bills and resolutions. 3. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested 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. Ellard, 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 882. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson: A bill to amend an act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of

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Title Act", so as to provide for the redefinition of a lienholder; and for other purposes.

HR 371. By Messrs. Kidd of Baldwin and Thornton of Bibb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the General Assembly enacting legislation over the Governor's veto; and for other purposes.

HR 470. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee: A resolution authorizing the Governor to convey certain real estate owned by the State in Muscogee County; and for other purposes.
HB 883. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson: A bill to amend an act to make appropriations for the operation of the State Government, so as to provide contingent appropriations to the Department of Revenue for the purpose of carrying the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act; and for other purposes.
HB 959. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton: A bill to amend an act relating to the "Motor Fuel Tax Law" by re defining the terms upon which the present tax of 1 cent per gallon shall be levied upon kerosene; and for other purposes.
HR 636. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall: A resolution to rename Reidsville State Park, so that hereafter said Park shall be known as Gordonia Alatamaha State Park; and for other purposes.
HB 126. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Matthews of Clarke and Jernigan of Clinch: A bill to amend an act known as the Minimum Foundation Program for Education, so as to provide for the manner in which certain funds shall be expended; and for other purposes.
HR 508. By Mr. Watson of Houston: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the City of Perry Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 513. By Mr. King of Chattahoochee: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Chattahoochee County by the Board of Education; and for other purposes.

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HR 528. By Mr. Horton of Putnam:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to set the compensation for the Putnam County Tax Collector; and for other purposes.

HR 512. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the issue and sell revenue bonds for the purpose of carrying out slum clearance; and for other purposes.

HR 515. By Mr. Doster of Wilcox:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Members of the Board of Education of Wilcox County shall take office on January 1 after the date of their election; and for other purposes.

HR 516. By Messrs. Crawford, Dickey and Funk of Chatham: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts, sewerage and sanitation districts and water works districts in Chatham County; and for other purposes.
HR 507. By Mr. Parker of Screven: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Screven County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 483. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Hall County to establish districts for the purpose of building, etc., and a system of garbage collection within said county; and for other purposes.
HR 510. By Mr. Bynum of Rabun: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Rabun County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 486. By Mr. Simpson of Wheeler: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Wheeler County by the County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

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HR 517. By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Lumpkin County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 504. By Mr. Singer of Stewart:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Stewart County to provide a natural gas system for said County; and for other purposes.

HR 491. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Ployd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to create the Rome-Ployd County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 490. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing body of the City of Louisville to levy an annual ad valorem tax to be used in assisting, etc., new industries and ex panding agriculture; and for other purposes.

HR 502. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to create the Rockdale County-Conyers Water Authority; and for other purposes.

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

HR 604. By Mr. Bynum of Rabun:
A resolution relative to the Burlington Industries in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 605. By Mr. Barrett of Cherokee:
A resolution expressing appreciation for services rendered by the Order of DeMolay; and for other purposes.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has adopted the Conference Committee report on the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 9. By Messrs. Killian of Glynn and Story of Gwinnett: A bill to amend an act regulating the sale of fireworks, so as to remove certain exceptions to the provisions of said act; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House to wit:
HR 609. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel: A resolution calling for a joint session of the General Assembly at 10:30 O'Clock A.M., February 8, 1962, to hear an address from Lieuten ant General Lewis Blaine Hershey; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The Speaker has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the following bill and resolutions of the House to-wit:
HB 742. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 40-4, creating a new Budget Bureau; and for other purposes.
Messrs. Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter and Pannell of Murray:
HR 375. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer and others: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, with reference to the meetings of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Wilkes of Cook and Smith of Grady.

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HR 376. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution providing for appropriation control; and for other purposes.
Messrs. Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter and Pannell of Murray.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 143. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A resolution to correct the spelling of the Soquee River; and for other purposes.
SR 145. By Senator Jackson of the 24th: Commending Honorable Spence M. Grayson; and for other purposes.
The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:
SB 268. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Miller of the 40th, and other: A bill to amend the "Georgia Water Quality Control Act," so as to give certain powers to the Director of the State Game and Pish Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
SB 269. By Senator Waters of the 41st: A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Pannin County, as amended, so as to change the com pensation of said Commissioner and to change the compensation of the Clerk of said Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
SB 270. By Senator Matthews of the 38th: A bill providing fair trade practices for agents and agencies handling the sale and distribution of daily newspapers repealing all laws in conflict herewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
SB 271. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Perry of the 49th, and others: A bill known as the "Georgia Agricultural Commodities Promotion Act," so as to change the provisions providing for the termination of

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marketing orders and marketing agreements and the procedures con nected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agricultural and Natural Resources.

SB 272. By Senator Perry of the 49th:
A bill to amend an act to fix the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Evans County, so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SR 142. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to abolish Justice Court and the offices of Justices of the Peace and Notary Public ex-officio Justices of the Peace in Laurens County, and to establish a new Court in lieu thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 144. By Senators Ingram of the 42nd and Perry of the 49th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia to authorize each county municipality, political subdivision or county board of Educa tion to make loans; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 126. By Messrs. Hall of Ployd, Matthews of Clarke and Jernigan of Clinch:
A bill to amend an act known as the Minimum Foundation Program for Education, so as to provide for the manner in which certain funds shall be expended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

HB 882. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide for the redefinition of a lienholder; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

HB 883. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act to make appropriations for the operation of the State Government, so as to provide contingent appropriations to the Department of Revenue for the purpose of carrying the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules:

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HB 959. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act relating to the "Motor Fuel Tax Law", by re defining the terms upon which the present tax of 1 cent per gallon shall be levied upon kerosene, and by providing that such tax shall be allowed as a credit when such kerosene is subsequently sold as a motor fuel; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 371. By Messrs. Kidd of Baldwin and Thornton of Bibb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the General Assembly enacting legislation over the Gov ernor's veto; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 470. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A resolution authorizing the Governor to convey certain real estate owned by the State in Muscogee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HR 483. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as1 to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Hall County to establish districts for the purpose of building, erecting, establishing, maintaining and operating storm sewers, and a system of garbage collection within said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 486. By Mr. Simpson of Wheeler:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Wheeler County by the County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 490. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing body of the City of Louisville to levy an annual ad valorem tax to be used in assisting, promoting and establishing new industries and expanding agriculture, trade and commerce therein and in Jefferson County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HR 491. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Floyd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to create the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 502. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to create the Rockdale County-Conyers Water Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 504. By Mr. Singer of Stewart:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Stewart County to provide a natural gas system for said County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 507. By Mr. Parker of Screven:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Screven County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 508. By Mr. Watson of Houston: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the City of Perry Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 510. By Mr. Bynum of Rabun: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Rabun County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 512. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the City of Carrollton to issue and sell revenue bonds for the purpose of carrying out slum clearance; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HR 513. By Mr. King of Chattahoochee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Chattahoochee County by the Board of Education; and for other purposes
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 515. By Mr. Doster of Wilcox: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the members of the Board of Education of Wilcox County shall take office on January 1 after the date of their election; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 516. By Messrs. Crawford, Dickey and Funk of Chatham: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts, sewerage and sanitation districts and water works districts in Chatham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules'.
HR 517. By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Lumpkin County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 528. By Mr. Horton of Putnam: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to set the compensation for the Putnam County Tax Collector; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 536. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall: A resolution to rename Reidsville State Park, so that hereafter said Park shall be known as Gordonia Alatamaha State Park; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
The following bills and resolutions were read tho second time:

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SB 264. By Senator Lambert of the 28th:
A bill to add one additional Judge of the Superior Court for the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit of Georgia, so as to make two judges in said Court; to provide for the election and term of office of said judge, and fix a time at which he shall begin his term of office; and for other purposes.

SB 265. By Senator Green of the 44th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Electric Membership Corporation Act," as amended, so as to authorize certain foreign nonprofit or municipal corporations to construct or acquire extensions of facilities in this State; and for other purposes.

SB 266. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways," as amended, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to enter, go upon or cross certain highways, except at certain designated points; and for other purposes.

SB 267. By Senator Veazey of the 19th:
A bill to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court shall attend the trial in the Court of Ordinary of all traffic violations in said counties; to provide for costs of same; and for other purposes.

HB 29. By Mr. Kidd of Baldwin:
A bill to amend an act to effect a complete revision of the laws of this State relating to the qualifications and registration of voters, so as to provide a different method of selecting County Registrars in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.

HB 99. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act relating to mileage allowance for State officials and employees, and the furnishing of automobiles by officials and employees, so as to prescribe such mileage allowance; and for other purposes.

HB 389. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to validate and declare legal the creation and establishment of housing authorities, all bonds, contracts, agreements, etc., and to declare said housing authorities bodies corporate and politic; and for other purposes.

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HB 442. By Messrs. Lanier of Candler, Conner of Jeff Davis, Matthews of Colquitt and Newton of Colquitt:
A bill to authorize the organization of Tobacco Boards of Trade and to provide their membership, powers, duties and authority; and for other purposes.

HB 556. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Used Car Dealers Registration Act", so as to provide that said act shall be applicable in all counties having a population of not less than 14,500 nor more than 14,900; and for other purposes.

HB 800. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton:
A bill prohibiting false wholesale advertising and misrepresenting the true nature of business; and for other purposes.

HB 837. By Messrs. Hull, Fleming and Fuqua of Richmond and Barrett of Cherokee:
A bill to amend the Banking Law of Georgia, so as to provide that in no event shall any such bank hold shares in small business investment companies in an amount aggregating more than two per cent of its capital and unimpaired surplus; and for other purposes.
HB 839. By Messrs. Fuqua and Hull of Richmond, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton, Jones of Worth and others:
A bill to regulate corporations and other persons doing business as building and loan associations; building associations, savings and loan associations, or on the building society plan, which corporations and other persons are not Federal Savings and Loan Associations and are not chartered pursuant to the Building and Loan Acts; and for other purposes.
HB 840. By Messrs. Hull and Fuqua of Richmond, Brooks and McClelland of Fulton and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the Building and Loan Act by providing that the Secretary of State shall be the Georgia Savings and Loan Commissioner; and for other purposes.
HB 891. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Caldwell of Upson, Lewis of Burke, Echols of Upson and many others:
A bill to amend an act regulating the preparation, content and recording of maps or plats of survey of tracts or bodies of land, so as to provide a change in certain words and figures in said act; and for other purposes.

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HB 898. By Mr. Arnsdorff of Effingham:
A bill to amend an act relating to the limitation of ad valorem taxation by municipal corporations, so as to provide that the City of Springfield shall not be affected by the provisions of this act; and for other purposes.

HB 925. By Mr. Otwell of Forsyth:
A bill to change the time of holding Forsyth Superior Court so as to provide that the November term shall be held on the 2nd Monday in November; and for other purposes.

HB 951. By Mr. Ross of Lincoln:
A bill to amend an act providing compensation for the treasurer of Lincoln County; and for other purposes.

HB 952. By Mr. Ross of Lincoln:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Lincoln County, so as to change the compensation of the chairman of the Board; and for other purposes.

HB 953. By Mr. Cocke of Terrell: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Dawson; to provide for the annexation of certain territory; and for other purposes.
HB 954. By Mr. Hale of Bade: A bill to amend an act abolishing the office of tax collector and tax receiver of Dade County, and creating the office of Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.
HB 955. By Mr. Young of Turner: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Ashburn relating to the closing of a certain street; and for other purposes.
HB 957. By Mr. Joiner of Washington: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Ashburn relating to the closing of a certain street; and for other purposes.
HB 960. By Mr. King of Chattahoochee: A bill to provide for retirement of certain employees of Chattahoochee County; and for other purposes.

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HB 962. By Messrs. Caldwell and Echols of Upson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston, so as to provide for the election of six members of the County of the City of Thomaston; and for other purposes.

HB 963. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Monroe, so as to establish a reserve capital improvement fund out of the Water, Light and gas receipts; and for other purposes.

HB 964. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the government for the City of Rome by extending the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 965. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Rome, by authorizing the City of Rome to operate a public transportation system within the City of Rome; and for other purposes.

HB 966. By Mr. Moore of Polk:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Cedartown, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 967. By Messrs1. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act to change from the fee system to the salary system the clerk of the Superior and City Court, in Sumter County; and for other purposes.

HB 968. By Messrs. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston, so as to change and extend the present corporate limits and to describe new territory to become a part of the City of Thomaston; and for other purposes.

HB 969. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Glynn County, to provide for an annual audit; and for other purposes.

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HB 976. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to amend an act creating the Town of Avera; and for other purposes.

HB 977. By Mr. Hall of Lee:
A bill to amend an act creating the charter of the City of Leesburg, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 979. By Messrs. Dickey, Punk and Crawford of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act creating the charter for the Town of Pooler, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 980. By Messrs. Dickey, Funk and Crawford of Chatham:
A bill to create the charter of the Town of Pooler, so as to change the millage rate which may be levied by the Mayor and Aldermen; and for other purposes.

HB 981. By Mr. Wilkes of Cooke:
A bill to amend an act consolidating all of the laws chartering the City of Adel, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 982. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton: A bill to provide that clerks of the Superior Court may use separate index books in certain counties; and for other purposes.
HB 984. By Messrs. Waldrop and Duncan of Carroll: A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue of Carroll County; and for other purposes.
HB 985. By Messrs. Waldrop and Duncan of Carroll: A bill to amend an act creating and adopting a new charter for the Town of Temple, so as to change the name of said town to the City of Temple; and for other purposes.
HB 986. By Messrs. Newton of Colquitt, Farmer of Heard and others: A bill to amend an act known as the Georgia Fertilizer Act, so as to define "lot" as applies in determining plant nutrient deficiency and penalties; and for other purposes.

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HB 987. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill establishing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Echols County; and for other purposes.

HB 989. By Messrs. Smith, Brooks and McClelland of Fulton, and Mackay, Rutland and Howard of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to powers to vacate and abandon streets; and for other purposes.

HB 992. By Mr. Conner of Jeff Davis:
A bill to provide the terms of the Superior Court of Jeff Davis County; and for other purposes.

HB 993. By Mr. Fitzgerald of Long:
A bill to prescribe the rate of commission which the tax collector of Long County shall receive; and for other purposes.

HB 994. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act placing the compensation of the Sheriff of Glynn County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HB 995. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Brunswick; and for other purposes.

HB 1000. By Messrs. Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the Town of Athens, and relating to public transportation system in the City of Athens; and for other purposes.

HB 1003. By Messrs. Deen of Bacon and Conner of Jeff Davis:
A bill to amend an act providing for the licensing and bonding of dealers in agricultural products, so as to redefine "dealer in agricultural prod ucts" to include persons buying, selling, processing and shelling pecans; and for other purposes.

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HB 1004. By Mr. Norton of Putnam:
A bill to consolidate the offices of tax collector and tax receiver of Putnam County; and for other purposes.

HB 1005. By Mr. Horton of Putnam:
A bill to change from the fee to the salary system in Putnam County the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Tax Collector, and the Tax Receiver and the Ordinary; and for other purposes.

HR 494. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A resolution authorizing the transfer of certain real property located in Americus, Sumter County; and for other purposes.

HR 503. By Mr. Wilkes of Cook:
A resolution authorizing a conveyance of land to Cook County; and for other purposes.

HR 506. By Mr. Hall of Lee:
A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish certain State Law Books to the Ordinary of Lee County; and for other purposes.

Mr. Clanton of the 7th District, Secretary of the Committee on Health and Welfare, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

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

SB 204. Do Not Pass.

HB 341. Do Pass.

HB 774. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Clanton of 7th District,

Secretary.

Senators Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as

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chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SB 86. SB 208. SB 224. SB 232. SB 235. SB 238. SB 239. SB 240. SB 247. SB 252. SB 263. SR 131. SR 136. SR 140. SR 141. SR 143.
Respectfully submitted, Waters of the 41st District, Chairman.

Mr. Warnell of the 2nd District, Secretary of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommenda tions :
HB 818. Do Pass. HB 847. Do Pass. HB 872. Do Pass. HB 873. Do Pass. HB 888. Do Pass. HB 894. Do Pass.

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HB 901. Do Pass. HB 916. Do Pass. HB 918. Do Pass. HB 920. Do Pass. HB 929. Do Pass. HB 947. Do Pass. SB 263. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Warnell of 2nd District, Secretary.

Mr. Ingram of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Educational Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Educational Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 247. Do Pass. SB 249. Do Pass. HB 466. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ingram of 42nd District, Chairman.

The following local uncontested bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 263. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill amending an act creating a new charter for the City of Atlanta, and the several acts amendatory thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

HB 818. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to repeal an act relative to the salaries of officials in certain counties; to enact provisions to provide for the compensation of County officials of Troup County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

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

HB 847. By Messrs. Pickard, Wickham and Dicus of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act to establish a City Court in the City of Columbus and for Muscogee County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 872. By Mr. Massee of Pulaski: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Hawkinsville; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 873. By Mr. Massee of Pulaski:
A bill creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Hawkinsville; and for other purposes.

The report 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 888. By Messrs. NeSmith and Hill of Meriwether:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Manchester; to provide that the governing body of said city shall consist of five commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report 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 894. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield: A bill to amend an act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Whitfield County; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 901. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield: A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Whitfield; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

HB 916. By Mr. Clarke of Monroe:
A bill to amend an act creating the Office of Tax Commissioner of Monroe County, relating to clerical help; and for other purposes.

The report 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 918. By Mr. Brown of Hart: A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, and a Board of Finance for Hart County; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 920. By Messrs. Pickard, Wickham and Dicus of Muscogee: A bill to amend an act providing for a permanent pension for employees of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

HB 929. By Messrs. Dickey, Funk and Crawford:
A bill to amend an act relating to the limitation of ad valorem taxation by municipal corporations, so as to provide that the Town of Pooler shall be affected by certain provisions 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 34, nays 0.

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

HB 947. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to create the Civil and Criminal Court of Troup County in lieu of the City Court of LaGrange; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

SR 136. By Senator Braly of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Paulding County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:

"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Paulding County to be known as the Paulding County Industrial Building Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Paulding County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority';

"B. The Authority shall consist of six (6) members as follows: The Mayor of the City of Dallas, the Mayor of the City of Hiram, the President of the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce, the governing head of Paulding County, and two (2) members which shall be appointed by the governing head of Paulding County for a term of three (3) years, who shall be eligible for reappointment. In case of a vacancy for an unexpired term said governing Author ity of Paulding County shall appoint such person to fill said va cancy. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the authority in the matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Paulding County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:

"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;

"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue certificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;

"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;

"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;

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"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Paulding County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its bounda ries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Paulding County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful fur nishings machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such building;

"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and main taining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred
in connection with the undertaking.

"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested:

"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;

"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Geor gia or Paulding County.

"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority except for expenses actually incurred in carrying out the official business of said Authority.
"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal,

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of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise incumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Paulding County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Paulding County.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for ex tensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become neces sary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorized proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued here under unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:

"(1) The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Paulding County.

"(2) The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings involved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said County, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertaininment, or other
promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Paulding County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.
"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Paulding County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.
"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem-

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bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The Genaral Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Paulding County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion 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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as
provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Paulding County Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Paulding County Industrial Building Authority."

All persons desiring to vote for the adoption of the proposed amend ment 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.

SR 140. By Senator Lambert of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Morgan County Development Authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'Morgan County Development Authority' which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory embraced by the County of Morgan. The County may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Constitution of Georgia.
"Morgan County is authorized to levy a tax on all taxable property therein not to exceed one mill for the purpose of securing a fund to be set aside and used by said authority for the general purposes hereinafter prescribed.

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"The members of the Authority, their qualifications, terms and method of election or appointment, shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly. The Authority shall have such duties, powers, and authority as shall be prescribed by law and the General Assembly may pass all other necessary legislation for the imple
mentation of this amendment.

"All lands and improvements therein, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds issued by the Authority, shall be exempt from State and local taxation. The exemption from taxation herein provided shall not extend to tenants nor lessees of the Authority.

"The property, obligations and the interest on the obligations of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and the interest of the obligations of the County of Morgan.

"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, pro moting and expanding for the public good and general welfare, industry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational training and for the making of long range plans for the coordination of such development, promotion and expansion within its territorial limits. The Authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia or Morgan County. The Authority is created for nonprofit purposes and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created.

"No building or facility acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installements falling due in not more than 30 years from the day of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all cost of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the pur pose, to retire all indebtedness, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking."

Section 2. When the above-proposed amendment to the Constitu tion 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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Morgan County Development Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Morgan County Development Authority."

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 he 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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.

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HR 409. By Sinclair of Macon:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election by the people of members of the Board of Education of Macon County; to provide that the County School Superintendent of Macon County be elected by the County Board of Education; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

SECTION 1

Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia, relating to County Board of Education, is hereby amended, by adding to the end thereof, the following:

"The Board of Education of Macon County shall be composed of five members, to be elected by the voters of the entire county. For the purpose of electing such members, Macon County is hereby divided into five Education Districts. Education District No. 1 shall be composed of all the area within Georgia Militia Districts Numbered 1070 (Oglethorpe) and 740 (Englishville). Education District Number 2 shall be composed of all the area within Georgia Militia District No. 757 (Ideal). Education District Number 3 shall be composed of all the area within Georgia Militia Districts Num bered 814 (Garden Valley), and 1002 (Hicks). Education District Number 4 shall be composed of all the area within Georgia Militia District Number 543 (Marshallville). Education District No. 5 shall be composed of all the area within Georgia Militia District Number 770 (Montezuma).

"One member from each of the five Education Districts shall be elected by the voters of the entire county, but in order to be eligible to represent a district on the board, the person must be a resident of said district. If a member removes his residence from the district that he represents, the remaining members of the board shall immediately declare that a vacancy exists and shall fill such vacancy as provided for hereinafter. No person shall be eligible to serve as a member of the Board who has not been a resident of Macon County and the district from which he offers for election for two years immediately preceding the date of his election to such board.

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been favorably acted upon by the two branches of the General Assembly, and shall have been entered on the journal of each branch with the Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall

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be published and submitted to the people in the general election to be held in November, 1962, as provided for in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia, as amended.

The ballot submitting the 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 Macon County by the people, and for the election of the County School Superintendent by the Board of Education."
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Educa tion of Macon County by the people and for the election of the County School Superintendent by the Board of Education."

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 be 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

In the event this amendment is ratified, it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Macon County to issue the call for election which call shall be issued at least ten days prior to the date of such election and shall set the date for such election during the month of December, 1962. The date of the election and the purpose thereon will be published by the Ordinary in the official organ of Macon County at least once preceeding the election. The members elected at such election shall take office on July 1, 1963, and shall hold office for the following respective terms: The members from Education Districts Nos. 1, 2, and 3, shall hold office until December 31, 1966, and until their successors are elected and qualified; and the members from Education Districts Nos. 4 and 5 shall hold office until December 31, 1964, and until their successors are elected and qualified. All further elections shall be held every two years as elections for the General Assembly are held and the members elected shall take office on the 1st day of January immediately following the election. All members elected after the initial election shall serve for a term of four years, and until their successors are elected and qualified.

All vacancies on the Board, from what-ever cause resulting, shall be filled from the District for which the vacancy exists by the remain ing members of the Board, and any person so elected by the Board to fill such vacancy shall hold office until the 31st day of December after the next election for members of the General Assembly is held, at

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which time some qualified person will be elected to fill the unexpired

term, if any.

;

SECTION 3

The Board of Education of Macon County in existence at the time of ratification of this amendment is hereby abolished as of June 30, 1963, and the terms of all members of such Board shall expire at that time. All members of the Board at the time of ratification shall con
tinue in office until June 30, 1963, excepting that any vacancy occurring on the Board after ratification and before members elected hereunder take office shall be filled as provided by laws existing prior to such ratification for the filling of such vacancies, and persons elected to fill such vacancies shall hold office only until the time provided for members elected hereunder to take office.

SECTION 4

The Board of Education of Macon County, at its first meeting in July, 1963, following the election and qualification of its members, shall elect a Chairman, who shall serve for two years and until the next Chairman is elected. Any member may succeed himself as Chairman, at the pleasure of the Board. It is specifically provided that the Chair man of the Board shall vote only in the event of a tie vote among the other members of the full board, except that the Chairman may vote in any instance where one or more of the members of the Board are absent from any meeting and where any one or more members of the Board abstain from voting,

SECTION 5

The County School Superintendent of Macon County, holding office at the time of the ratification of this amendment shall continue to hold office until the normal expiration of his term on December 31, 1964, except that the Board, at its own pleasure, will fill any vacancy which might occur prior to the normal expiration of such term. Thereafter, the County School Superintendent of Macon County, shall be elected by the Board of Education of Macon County, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board, and said County School Superintendent shall no longer be elected by the voters of Macon County. The Board of Educa tion of Macon County shall fix the compensation of the County School Superintendent.
SECTION 6

The Board of Education of Macon County, as provided for herein, and The County School Superintendent of Macon County, as provided for herein, shall be subject to all constitutional provisions and to all general statutory provisions relative to county boards of education and county school superintendents, respectively, except that this amend ment will prevail when in conflict with any provisions of the general law, and except that the said Board of Education shall not be bound by any provision of law relating to residential requirements of persons elected to the office of County School Superintendent.

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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 Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.

HR 415. By Mr. Wells of Camden:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Kingsland Development Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and 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 VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

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"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in the City of Kingsland in Camden County to be known as the Kingsland Development Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of the City of Kingsland and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority';

"B. The authority shall consist of five members who shall serve for a term of five years and who shall be eligible for reappointment. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council of the City of Kingsland. The first members shall be appointed for terms of one, two, three, four and five years, and thereafter their successors shall be appointed for terms of five years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the mayor and council. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act. No member shall be mayor nor a member of the council of the City of Kingsland, but there shall be no other disqualification to hold public office by reason of membership in the Authority;

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of the City of Kingsland.

"The exemption from taxation herein provided shall not extend to tenants nor lessees of the Authority. The right of any private person to use or occupy any real estate of the Authority for a period of one year or longer under any lease or other agreement for the purposes of taxation shall be classed as an interest in the real estate and as real property and shall be taxed as real property as now provided by law, or may be taxed as the General Assembly may hereafter provide by general or local law. The tax exemption herein provided also shall not include exemption from sale and use taxes on property purchased by the Authority or for use of the Authority.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include but not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To buy, acquire, develop, improve, own, operate, main tain, sell, lease or lessor and lessee, and mortgage land, buildings and property of all kinds within the City of Kingsland and also without the City of Kingsland, but not beyond the limits of Camden County;
"(2) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(3) To grant, loan and lease without adequate consideration or without any consideration and with and without security, any of its funds and property to private persons and corporations operating or proposing to operate any industrial plant or establish ment within the City of Kingsland or at any place within Camden County sufficiently close to the City of Kingsland to be of benefit to the people of the city in the judgment of the Authority. The

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provisions of this clause shall not be construed to limit any other power of the Authority;
"(4) To borrow money and to issue notes, bonds and revenue certificates therefor and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and as sign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
"(5) To contract with the City of Kingsland and other political subdivisions and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(6) To have and exercise usual powers of private corpora tions except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, in cluding the power to appoint and hire officers, agents, and em ployees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regu lations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(7) To encourage and promote the expansion of industry, agriculture, trade, commerce and recreation in the City of Kingsland and in Camden County, and to make long-range plans therefor;
"(8) To exercise such other powers and duties as may be delegated to it by the Mayor and Council of the City of Kingsland;
"(9) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(10) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(11) To do any and all acts and things necessary or con venient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the City of Kingsland, the State of Georgia, nor Camden County;

"F. The Authority shall have the same immunity and exemp tion from liability for torts and negligence as the State of Georgia and the officers, agents and employees of the Authority when in performance of the work of the Authority, shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as the officers, agents and employees of the State of Georgia when in performance of their public duties or work of the State. The Authority may be sued the same as private corporations on any contractual obligation of the Authority;
"G. The members of the Authority shall receive only such compensation for their services to the Authority as shall be author ized by the Mayor and Council of the City of Kingsland but such compensation shall be paid from funds of the Authority;
"H. The City of Kingsland, in its sole discretion, is author-

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ized, upon due and lawful passage and adoption of an ordinance, to levy an annual tax, not to exceed one mill, on all taxable prop erty within the city for the support of the Authority and for its use and purposes, and all funds raised by such tax shall be paid and appropriated by the City of Kingsland to the Authority and when paid to the Authority, shall become a part of its funds and may be used by it for any of its purposes and powers as herein stated or as may be hereafter provided by law, which tax shall be in addition to all other taxes authorized by law;

"I. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agree ment or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amend ment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to authorize said authority to issue any bonds resulting in the creation of a lien against the tax digest of the City of Kingsland or any property located therein;

"J. The property of the Authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process except such property, income or funds as may be pledged, assigned, mortgaged or conveyed to secure an obligation of the Authority, and any such property, funds or income may be sold under legal process or under any power granted by the Authority to enforce payment of the obligation;
"K. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare of the City of Kingsland and its citizens, industry, agriculture, trade, commerce and recreation within the City of Kingsland and in Camden County, and making of long-range plans for such development and expan sion and to authorize the use of public funds of the City of Kingsland for such purposes, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of this purpose;

"L. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation;
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prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of the City of Kingsland with power to extend its operations outside of the City of Kingsland but not beyond the limits of Camden County as herein pro vided, and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within Camden County and the City of Kingsland. The general assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond the limits of the City of Kingsland and Camden County;

"N. There shall be no limitation upon the amount of debt which the Authority may incur, but no debt created by the Author ity shall be a debt of the City of Kingsland, State of Georgia, nor Camden 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 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 pro posed 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 amend ment to Constitution so as to create the Kingsland Development Au thority and to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and pro cedures connected therewith."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 416. By Mr. Knight of Berrien:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Berrien County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedures connected therewith; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof new paragraphs which shall read as follows:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Berrien County, Georgia, to be known as the Berrien County In dustrial Building Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Berrien County and a public corporation and which in this amend ment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority';
"B. The Authority shall consist of five members. The Presi-

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dent of the Berrien County Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor of the City of Nashville, and the Chairman of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners shall be ex officio members of the Au thority. In addition the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Berrien County shall appoint two members and shall be eligible for a term of five year and shall be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Board of County Commissioners. A majority of the mem bers shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Berrien County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power;
"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue certificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Berrien County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its bounda ries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Berrien County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful fur nishings machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstruction, furnishing and equipping of such building;
"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one

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time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintain ing the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking;
"(1) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.
"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Berrien County.
"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Author ity and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued there under; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agree ment or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amend ment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or conditions under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Berrien County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Berrien County.
"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for exten sions and permanent improvements to any industrial building ac quired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become necessary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.
"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:

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"1. The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Berrien County. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Berrien County Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Berrien County Industrial Building Authority."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all perons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Berrien County shall vote for rati fication thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for election for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Braly Brown

Clary Conger Dailey

DeLoach Dews Dykes

Grayson Green Griner Harden Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long

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Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens Perry Peterson

Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.

HR 418. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize governing body of Johnson County to levy an annual ad valorem tax to be used in assisting, promoting and establishing new industries and the expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce therein and in further ance of such to create the County Development Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected there with; 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 IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"A. In addition to the purposes for which taxes may be levied by counties as provided in said Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues and Advisory Board of Johnson County be and are hereby authorized to levy an annual ad valorem tax not exceeding five mills per dollar of assessed valuation on all prop erty located in said Johnson County not excluding any realty home stead exemption, such funds so produced by such levy to be used by said County in aiding and assisting in the promotion and estab-

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lishing new industries and the expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce therein. Said governing body of said County may appro priate to the Authority (hereinafter created) such amounts from its funds so raised by such levy in each year as it shall determine necessary and desirable and any funds so transferred to the Author ity shall become part of its funds and may be used by the Authority in accordance with its powers and purposes as hereinafter pro vided, or as may hereafter be defined by law;

"B. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare of Johnson County and its citizens industry, agriculture, trade and commerce within the County of Johnson and making long range plans for such development and expansion and to authorize the levy of taxes and the use of public funds of said County for such purpose and in the furtherance thereof there be and is hereby created a body corporate and politic in said County to be known as Johnson County Develop ment Authority which shall be an instrumentality of Johnson County and a public corporation, hereinafter in this amendment
sometimes referred to as the 'Authority';

"C. The Authority shall consist of five members who shall serve for a term of five years and who shall be eligible to reappointment. The members of the Authority shall be elected by majority of the governing body of Johnson County. The first members shall be elected for terms of one, two, three, four and five years and thereafter their successors shall be elected to serve for a term of five years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by said governing body. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act. No member of the Authority shall be a member of the gov erning body of said County but there shall be no other disqualifica tion to hold public office by reason of membership in the Authority;

"D. The property, obligation and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Johnson County;
"E. The powers of the Authority shall include but not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To buy, acquire, develop, improve, own operate, maintain, sell, lease as lessor and lessee, and mortgage land, buildings and property of all kinds within the limits of Johnson County;
"(2) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(3) To grant, loan and lease any of the funds and property to private persons and corporations promising to operate any indus trial plant or establishment within Johnson County which in the judgment of the Authority will be of benefit to the people of said County. The provisions of this clause shall not be construed to limit any other powers of the Authority;

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"(4) To borrow money and to issue notes, bonds and revenue bonds or certificates therefor and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
"(5) To contract with Johnson County and other political sub divisions and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(6) To have and exercise usual powers of private corpora tions except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and bylaws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(7) To encourage and promote the expansion of industry, agriculture, trade and commerce in Johnson County, and to make long range plans therefor;
"(8) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(9) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(10) To do any and all acts and things necessary or con venient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated;
"F. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Geor gia or Johnson County except to the extent and in the manner as to said County as herein set forth;

"G. The Authority shall have the same immunity and exemp tion from liability for torts and negligence as the State of Georgia and the officers, agents and employees of the Authority when in performance of the work of the Authority, shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as the officers, agents and employees of the State of Georgia when in performance of their public duties or work of the State. The Authority may be sued the same as private corporations on any contractural obligation of the Authority;

"H. The members of the Authority shall receive no compen sation for their services to the Authority;

"I. The Authority with the consent of the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues and Advisory Board of Johnson County is here by authorized to issue Revenue Bonds to carry out the purposes of this amendment. Revenue Bonds so issued shall be paid from the income of the Authority from whatever sources received including appropriations of public funds made to it. Such Revenue Bonds may be authorized by resolution of the Johnson County Development

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Authority which may be adopted at a regular or special meeting by a majority vote of the members of said Authority. Said Author ity in determining the cost of any undertaking for which Revenue Bonds are to be issued may include all costs relative to the issuance thereof as well as engineering, inspection, fiscal and legal ex penses, and interest estimated to accrue during the construction
period, and for six months thereafter and such bonds shall bear such date or dates mature at such time or times, not exceeding thirty years from their respective dates, bear interest at such rate or rates not exceeding seven per cent per annum, and may be in such denominations and may carry such registration privileges and be subject to redemption and may contain such terms, cov enants, assignments and conditions as the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds may provide. All bonds and the interest thereon so issued by said Authority are hereby declared to be nontaxable for any and all purposes. The governing body of Johnson County by a majority vote of its members at a regular or special meeting is hereby authorized to consent to and approve the issuance of Revenue Bonds by the Johnson County Development Authority which consent and approval may be in the form of a contract be tween the County and Authority and shall be recorded in the minutes of said body and shall show the amount, the date, the maturities and rate or rates of interest of the said bonds thus con sented to and approved and when so consented to and approved shall bind the said governing body of said County then in office and their successors in office or such other authority or body of said County as may hereafter be empowered to levy taxes for the purpose of providing such funds as may be necessary to pay the principal of and interest on the said bonds consented to and approved and to create and maintain a reserve for that purpose. Such bonds issued by the said Authority shall be validated in the Superior Court of Johnson County in the same manner as revenue bonds of Municipalities are validated as provided in Code sections 87-815 et seq of the Code of Georgia, and in the proceedings to validate such bonds, both the Johnson County Development Author ity and the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues and Advisory Board of Johnson County shall be named as parties defendant. In the event no bill of exceptions shall be filed within the time pre scribed by law, or if filed, the judgment shall be affirmed by the Supreme Court, the judgment of the Superior Court, confirming and validating the issuance of such bonds, shall be forever con clusive as to the validity of said bonds and the security therefor against said Authority and against the said governing body or other taxing authority of said County;

"J. The property of the Authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process except such property, income or funds as may be pledged, assigned, mortgaged or conveyed to secure an obligation of the Authority, and any such property, funds or income may be sold under legal process or under any power granted by the Authority to enforce payment of the obligation;

"K. This amendment and any law enacted with reference to
the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of this purpose;

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"L. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem bers of the Authority shall be appointed within sixty (60) days after such proclamation;

"M. This amendment is self enacting and does not require any enabling legislation for it to become effective; however, the General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and make likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority not incon sistent with the provisions of this amendment. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Johnson County, and the scope of its operation shall be limited to the territory embraced within said County;

"N. There shall be no limitation upon the amount of debt which the Authority may incur, but no debt created by the Authority or obligations of the County to the Authority shall be construed as a debt of Johnson County within the meaning of the provisions of Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of the
State of Georgia."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 Johnson County to levy an annual ad valorem tax for the promotion of industries, expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce and in furtherance of such purpose to create the Johnson County Development Authority and to authorize the Authority to issue its Revenue Bonds and to provide the method and manner of such issuance and validation and the effect thereof.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Johnson County to levy an annual ad valorem tax for the promotion of industries, expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce and in furtherance of such purpose to create the Johnson County Development Authority and to authorize the Authority to issue its Revenue Bonds and to provide the method and manner of such issuance and validation and the effect thereof."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed

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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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of IStii McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Eaynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was- adopted.

HE 421. By Mr. Wells of Peach County: A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the

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County Board of Education of Peach County to borrow funds and pledge certain building funds to the payment thereof; to provide for the sub mission 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 VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the limitation on certain debts, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the County Board of Education of Peach County is hereby authorized and empowered to borrow funds for the pur pose of constructing school buildings and facilities, and pledge the building funds which will or may be forthcoming to Peach County from the State through the Minimum Foundation Program for Edu cation as security and payment therefor."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 County Board of Education of Peach County to bor row funds and pledge certain building funds to the payment thereof.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the County Board of Education of Peach County to borrow funds and pledge certain building funds to the payment thereof."
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

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be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.

HR 428. By Mr. Brackin of Seminole:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Donalsonville and Seminole County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifica tion or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1

Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:

"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Seminole County to be known as the Donalsonville and Seminole County Industrial Building Authority, which shall be an instru mentality of Seminole County and the City of Donalsonville, and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter re ferred to as the 'Authority';

"B. The Authority shall consist of seven members. The Presi dent of the Chamber of Commerce of Donalsonville and Seminole County, the Mayor of the City of Donalsonville, and the Chairman of the Seminole County Board of Commissioners shall be ex-officio members of the Authority. In addition the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Seminole County and the Mayor and Council of the City of Donalsonville each shall appoint two members who shall be eligible for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Board of County Commissioners and the Mayor and Council of the City of Donalsonville as applicable. A majority of the members shall consitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.
"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Semi nole County or the City of Donalsonville.
"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to the power:
"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue cer tificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, prop erty and income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
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ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Seminole County and in the City of Donalsonville so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Seminole County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtnenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such building;
"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintain ing the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking.
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;

"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or con venient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Geor gia or Seminole County or the City of Donalsonville.

"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compen sation for their services to the Authority;
"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of inter est and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) asamended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust

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agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon Default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds as issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Seminole County or the City of Donalsonville, to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Seminole County or the City of Donalsonville.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for exten sions and permanent improvements to any industrial building ac quired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become necessary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:
"1. The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Seminole County or in the City of Donal sonville.
"2. The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county or in said city, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or purchaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority, at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Seminole County and the City of Donalsonville subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Seminole County and reducing unemployment to the great est extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.
"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

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"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and pre scribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Seminole County and
the City of Donalsonville and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as as amended.

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 create the Donalsonville and Seminole County Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Donalsonville and Seminole County Industrial Build ing Authority."

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 a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Seminole County shall vote for ratification thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Consti tution 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 and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Matthews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, verificaton 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 ma jority, was adopted.

HR 449. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide for the merger of the existing independent school system of the City of Quitman and the existing school district of Brooks County lying outside the corporate limits of said City, into one school system coextensive with the limits of Brooks County; to provide for a Board of Education; 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 of the State Georgia is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The existing independent school system of the City of Quit man and the existing school district of Brooks County lying outside the corporate limits of the City of Quitman are merged hereby into one school system coextensive with the limits of Brooks County,

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which shall be known as Brooks County School System. The ex isting independent school system of the City of Quitman and the existing school district of Brooks County lying outside the corporate limits of the City of Quitman shall cease to exist. Brooks County School System shall constitute a political subdivision of the State of Georgia separate from the political entities of the City of Quit man and Brooks County.

"Brooks County School System is authorized to incur bonded indebtedness for the purpose of constructing, erecting, enlarging, repairing, improving and equipping school buildings and facilities and for acquiring the necessary property therefor.

"Brooks County School System is vested with the power to conduct a system of public education throughout the limits of said County and with all powers and authority granted to public school systems and districts by the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia.

"Brooks County shall be divided into six Education Districts as follows:

"Education district No. 1 shall include the area lying within the boundaries of Georgia militia districts #1230 (Dry Lake) and #1712 (Williams), as now organized.

"Education district No. 2 shall include the area lying within the boundaries of Georgia militia district #659 (Nankin) and all of the area lying within the boundaries of Georgia militia district #1199 (Quitman) as now organized, except that portion which lies within the corporate limits of the City of Quitman as now existing or later established.

"Education district No. 2 shall include the area lying within the boundaries of Georgia militia districts #1402 (Dixie), #1198 (Grooverville), #1412 (Hickory Road) and #1718 (Empress), as now organized.

"Education district No. 4 shall include the area lying within the boundaries of Georgia militia districts #1571 (Barney) and #790 (Tallokas), as now organized.

"Education district No. 5 shall include the area lying within the boundaries of Georgia militia districts #660 (Morven) and #1650 (Briggs), as now organized.

"Education district #6 shall include the area lying within the boundaries of the corporate limits of the City of Quitman as now existing or later established.

"The administration of Brooks County School System shall be vested in a Board to be known as Brooks County Board of Educa tion. Said Board shall consist of seven members. One member shall

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reside in and be chosen from Education district No. 1; one member shall reside in and be chosen from Education district No. 2; one member shall reside in and be chosen from Education district No. 3; one member shall reside in and be chosen from Education dis trict No. 4; one member shall reside in and be chosen from Educa tion district No. 5; and two members shall reside in and be chosen from Education district No. 6. The members of said Board shall receive such compensation as is provided by law for members of county school boards, or $15 per month whichever amount is larger.

"The persons serving as members of the existing Brooks County Board of Education on the 1st day of January 1963, shall become members automatically of the new Brooks County Board of Education created by this amendment. The term of office of said members residing in Education districts Nos. 4 and 5 shall expire on the last day of December, 1966. The term of office of said members residing in Education districts No. 1, 2, and 3 shall expire on the last day of December, 1964.

"On the first Tuesday in December in the year 1962, an election shall be held for the purpose of electing two members of the new Brooks County Board of Education (created by this amendment) from Education district No. 6. The Ordinary of Brooks County, Georgia shall issue the call for such election within 5 days after the general election in the year 1962. Such members shall take office on the first day of January, 1963. The term of office of the member receiving the highest number of votes shall expire on the last day of December, 1966. The term of office of the other mem ber shall expire on the last day of December, 1964. The candidates for such office who desire that their names appear on the printed ballot shall file written notice of their candidacy with the Ordinary of Brooks County, Georgia at least 15 days before the date of such election. All of the voters in Brooks County who were quali fied to vote in the general election in 1962 shall be eligible to vote in such election. The laws governing elections of members of the General Assembly of Georgia shall govern such election and future election in so far as they are applicable.

"Except in case of vacancies, the successor to each member of the new Brooks County Board of Education created by this amendment shall be elected in the year in which the term of office of said member will expire and at the same time and in the same manner as members of the General Assembly of Georgia are elected. Except in case of vacancies, the term of office of each member of said Board elected by the people at the general election shall be for four years beginning with the first day of January following his election. Each member of said Board shall serve until his suc cessor is elected and qualified. Vacancies in the membership of said Board shall be filled by the remaining members of said Board. Successor members elected by the Board to fill vacancies shall serve until the next general election at which time a successor member shall be elected to fill the unexpired term.
"Any person offering as a candidate to represent an Educa tion district on the Board must reside in the district from which

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he offers. No person shall be eligible for membership on the Board unless he has resided in the Education district from which he offers as a candidate for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the election. If any member of the Board shall change his resi dence from the Education district that he represents he shall no longer represent that District and a successor shall be elected as provided in this amendment. No person shall be eligible to hold office as a member of said Board who is not a freeholder in Brooks County, who is not of good moral character, or who is not qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly. In addition to the qualifications set forth in this amendment, no person shall be eligible to hold office as a member of said Board unless he has all of the other qualifications provided by law for County school board members not in conflict with those set forth in this amendment. The qualified voters of Brooks County shall be authorized to vote for the election of all members of said Board.

"The existing Brooks County Board of Education shall continue to manage and operate the school system under its jurisdiction through the last day of June, 1963 at which time said Board shall cease to exist. The existing Board of Education of the City of Quitman shall continue to manage and operate the school system under its jurisdiction through the last day of June, 1963, at which time said Board shall cease to exist. From the first day of January, 1963, through the last day of June, 1963, the new Brooks County Board of Education created by this amendment, shall have power and authority to do any and all acts which may be necessary or proper in preparation for the operation of a merged school system from and after the last day of June, 1963. The new Brooks County Board of Education created by this amendment shall operate a school system coextensive with the limits of Brooks County from and after the last day of June, 1963.

"The City of Quitman and Brooks County are authorized to make appropriations for educational purposes from their general funds to the new Brooks County School System created by this amendment.

"The new Brooks County School System created by this amend ment shall have the power of eminent domain with all the remedies to execute such power provided in the Constitution and laws of Georgia.

"The property of the independent school system of the City of Quitman and the property of the school district of Brooks County lying outside the corporate limits of the City of Quitman shall be come the property of the new Brooks County School System created by this amendment.

"The new Brooks County School System created by this amend ment shall have the right and authority to incur indebtedness, not in conflict with the Constitution of the State of Georgia; the right to contract and be contracted with; to sue and be sued; to do all and every act or acts necessary for the proper maintenance of a

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comprehensive school system throughout the limits of Brooks County and to effectuate the purposes of this amendment. Nothing however in this amendment nor in any act or acts of the General Assembly shall waive the governmental immunity of the new Brooks County School System created by this amendment.

"Specifications of certain powers herein is not intended to be exclusive, it being the intention hereof that all powers hereby granted to the new Brooks County Board of Education created by this amendment, and all powers to be granted to said school system by the General Assembly pursuant to this amendment are to be liberally construed so as to effectuate the general purposes of establishing and maintaining a comprehensive system of public education through the limits of Brooks County.

"The powers hereby granted to the new Brooks County School System created by this amendment and the powers to be granted to said school system by the General Assembly pursuant to this amendment shall exist notwithstanding other provisions of this Constitution or any general or special laws of the State of Georgia.

"The new Brooks County School System created by this amend ment assumes all debts, contracts and other obligations of the Board of Education of the City of Quitman and of the existing Brooks County Board of Education.

"The General Assembly is authorized to pass such Laws as may be necessary or desirable to the operation, conduct and control of the new Brooks County School System created by this amend ment and its fiscal affairs which are not in conflict with this amendment. The General Assembly may from time to time enact special acts amending any act or acts enacted pursuant to this amendment.

"The provisions of this amendment shall be self executing and shall not require enabling legislation by the General Assembly before they become effective.

"The merger of the existing two school systems in Brooks County shall take place at the end of the last day of June, 1963."

SECTION 2
If 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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the merging of the existing independent school system of the City of Quitman and the existing school district of Brooks County lying outside the corporate limits of said City into one school system coextensive with the limits of said County.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the merging of the existing independent school system of the City of Quitman and the existing school district of Brooks County lying outside the corporate limits of said City into one school system coextensive with the limits of said 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.

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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Matthews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 451. By Mr. Paris of Barrow:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Barrow County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Barrow County, to be known as the Barrow County Industrial Building Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Barrow County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority';
"B. The Authority shall consist of five members. The Presi dent of the Winder-Barrow Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor of the City of Winder, and the Chairman of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues shall be ex-officio mem bers of the Authority. In addition, the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Barrow County shall appoint two mem bers who shall serve for a term of five years and who shall be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Board of County Commissioners. A ma jority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.
"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Barrow County.
"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:

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"(1). To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2). To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue certificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
"(3). To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4). To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5). To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Barrow County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Barrow County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful fur nishing, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acqui sition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, re constructing, furnishing and equipping of such building;
"(6). No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and main taining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking;
"(7). To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8). To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9). To do any and all acts and things necessary or con venient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any

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manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Barrow County;

"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compen sation for their services to the Authority;

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761), as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agree ment or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amend ment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for fore closure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Barrow County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Barrow County;

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for ex tensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become neces sary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:
"1. The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Barrow County.
"2. The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings involved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said County, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or purchaser else where in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms, or
corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by

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the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Bar row County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encum brances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Barrow County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise
thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Barrow County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory em braced within said County. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Barrow County Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Barrow County Industrial Building Authority."

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 a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Barrow. County shall vote for rati-

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fication thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for election for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 454. By Mr. Harrell of Fayette:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Peachtree City Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

SECTION 1

Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Peachtree City, Fayette County, Georgia, to be known as the Peachtree City Industrial Building Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Peachtree City and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereby referred to as the "Authority".

"B. The Authority shall consist of three members, all of whom shall be residents of Peachtree City and all of whom shall be ap pointed by the Council of Peachtree City. The original members shall be appointed for two, four and six year terms, such terms to be determined by lot. Subsequent terms shall be for six years. Members shall be eligible for reappointment. Members shall serve until their successors are duly appointed and qualify and may be removed from office by the Council of Peachtree City only for misconduct or moving their residence from Peachtree City. Vacan cies shall be filled for an unexpired term by the Council of Peachtree City. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter.
"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Peachtree City.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"1. To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"2. To issue revenue anticipation certificates or bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any project of the Authority. To exercise all of the rights, powers and privileges and be subject to the same liabilities as a municipality under the provisions of the Revenue Certificate Law of 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, pp. 761-774), and as amended, with reference to the issuance of such certificates or bonds and validation of same insofar as such pertain to the corporate purposes of the Authority.
"3. To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and to issue notes, bonds and debentures and execute deeds to secure debt, trust deeds, trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
"4. To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;

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"5. To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regula tions for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"6. To encourage and promote the expansion and development of industrial and commercial facilities in Peachtree City so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Peachtree City suitable for and in tended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful fur nishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such building;
"7. No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintain ing the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all indebtedness, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have in curred in connection with the undertaking.
"8. To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georiga or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"9. To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter; and
"10. To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Geor gia, Fayette County or Peachtree City and nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of tax ing power of Peachtree City to pay any indebtedness or the interest
thereon of the Authority nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Peachtree City.

"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority.

"G. The Authority may authorize additional revenue bonds,

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for extensions and permanent improvements to any industrial build ing acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become neces sary. Certificates or bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the certificates or bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"H. No obligations except refunding obligations shall be is sued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:
"1. The undertaking for which the obligations are to be is sued will increase employment in Peachtree City.
"2. The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said City reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"I. No monies derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or cor porations shall at any time be used for entertainment or other pro motional expenses.

"J. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Peachtree City, subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.
"K. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding the public good and welfare and industry and trade within Peachtree City and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the ac complishment of these purposes.
"L. This amendment shall be self-executing and effective im mediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.
"M. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Peachtree City and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said City. The General Assembly shall not extend the juris diction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."
SECTION 2
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have

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been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Peachtree City Industrial Building Authority."

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Peachtree City Industrial Building Authority."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.

HR 455. By Mr. Bowen of Randolph:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Randolph County Development Authority; to provide for powers, au thority, funds, purposes and 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 GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Randolph County to be known as the Randolph County Develop ment Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Randolph County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority';
"B. The Authority shall consist of seven members who shall serve for a term of five years and who shall be eligible for reappointment. The members shall be elected by a majority of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Randolph County, three of whom shall reside within the city limits of Cuthbert, Georgia, two within the city limits of Shellman, Georgia, and three at large from the area of Randolph County. The first members shall be appointed as follows: two for terms of one year, two for terms of two years, and one for a term of three years, one for a term of four years, and one for a term of five years; and thereafter their successors shall be appointed for term of five years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Board of County Commissioners. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act. No member shall be a member of the Board of County Commissioners of Randolph County, but there shall be no other disqualification to hold public office by reason of membership in the Authority;
"C. The property, obligations and interest on the obligations

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of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Randolph County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue cer tificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, prop erty and income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with the amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and development of industrial and commercial facilities in Randolph County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Randolph County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabrication plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction there of a building, includ ing the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstruct ing, furnishing and equipping of such building;
"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintain ing the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments suf ficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in con nection with the undertaking.
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;

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"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Geor gia or Randolph County.

"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority;

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Au thority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agree ment or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amend ment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Randolph County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Randolph County.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for exten sions and permanent improvements to any industrial building ac quired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become necessary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.
"J. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Ran dolph County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other en cumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.
"K. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting

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and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Randolph County and reducing unemployment to the great est extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.

"L. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proc lamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"M. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Randolph County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its opera tions beyond such limits."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The balloting submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Randolph County Development Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Randolph County Development Authority."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Randolph County shall vote for ratification thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Con stitution 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 and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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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 Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzile of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.

HR 460. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to authorize Muscogee County to make appropriations from County funds not derived from ad valorem taxation to advertise and promote the agricultural, indus trial, historic, recreational and natural resources, facilities and assets of Muscogee County and environs, to encourage the location of new industries therein and to attract tourists and conventions of visitors thereto, making such appropriations directly for such purposes, or through such agencies as it may designate; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I, of the Constitution is hereby

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amended by adding at the end of said paragraph the following language:

"Provided, however, that Muscogee County is authorized to make appropriations from County funds not derived from ad valorem taxation to advertise and promote the agricultural, indus trial, historic, recreational and natural resources, facilities and assets of Muscogee County and environs, to encourage the location of new industries therein and to attract tourists and conventions of visitors thereto, making such appropriations directly for such purposes or through such agencies as it may designate."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Muscogee County to make appropriations to promote the agricultural, industrial, historic, recreational and natural re sources, facilities and assets of Muscogee County and environs.

"Against ratification of an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Muscogee County to make appropriations to pro mote the agricultural, industrial, historic, recreational and natural resources, facilities and assets of Muscogee County and environs."

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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 required constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 463. By Mr. Williams of Hall:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters of Hall County an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia to provide that the General Assembly may grant to the governing authority of Hall County, Geor gia, the right to construct and repair sanitary sewers within any unin corporated areas of said county where the owners of property having at least 51% of the frontage abutting such proposed improvements shall consent thereto; to assess the costs of such improvements pro rata against the abutting property owners, and to provide for the issuance and enforcement of executions for the collection of such assessments, and for the creation of liens against the abutting property; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph II, of the Constitution of Geor gia of 1945 is amended by adding thereto the following:

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"The General Assembly may grant to the governing authority of Hall County, Georgia, in addition to powers already granted, the power to construct and repair sanitary sewers within any unin corporated areas of said county where the owners of property hav ing at least 51% of the frontage abutting such proposed improve ments shall consent thereto; to assess the costs of such improve ments pro rata against the abutting property owners, and to issue and enforce executions for the collection of such assessments, there by creating liens against the abutting property."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to 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 and the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution authoriz ing the governing authority of Hall County, Georgia.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution author izing the governing authority of Hall County, Georgia."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.

HR 464. By Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the Board of Com missioners of Roads and Revenues of Hall County, Georgia, to enact ordinances for the policing and governing of said county and the en forcement of all duties and powers now or hereafter vested in said Board; to provide penalties for violation of such ordinances; 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 XI, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945 is amended by adding a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"The General Assembly of the State of Georgia is hereby authorized:

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'1. To empower the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Hall County, Georgia, to adopt ordinances or regu lations for the governing and policing of said county for the pur pose of protecting and preserving the health, safety, welfare and morals of the citizens thereof, of regulating the traffic on the streets, roads and highways thereof as it may deem advisable, not in conflict with the general laws of this State and of the United States, and for the implementation and enforcement of all duties and powers now or hereafter vested in said Board as the govern ing authority of Hall County, Georgia, and to provide penalties for violations of such ordinances.

'2. In the event any phrase, clause, paragraph, or portion thereof of this amendment shall be adjudged invalid for any reason whatsoever, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other phrases, clauses, paragraphs or portions of this amendment, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the phrase, clause, para graph or portion thereof so adjudged invalid was not originally a part hereof.'"

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution to pro vide for the adoption of ordinances for policing of Hall County and enforcement of County ordinances.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution to pro vide for the adoption of ordinances for policing of Hall County and enforcement of County ordinances.

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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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 Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 467. By Mr. Joiner of Washington:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, ratified November 4, 1952, as amended, so as to provide for the appointment of a School Superin tendent by the Board of Education of Washington County to serve for the unexpired term when a School Superintendent of Washington County dies or otherwise vacates the office prior to the expiration of the term; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifi cation or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1

Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Geor gia of 1945, ratified November 4, 1952, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of said paragraph the following:

"If a School Superintendent of Washington County dies or otherwise vacates the office prior to the expiration of the term, the Board of Education of Washington County shall appoint a successor to serve for the unexpired term. The person so appointed shall have the same qualifications and shall receive the same salary as is fixed by law."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 that the Board of Education of Washington County shall appoint a successor to serve for the unexpired term when a School Superintendent of Washington County dies or otherwise vacates the office prior to the expiration of the term.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Board of Education of Washington County shall appoint a successor to serve for the unexpired term when a School Superintendent of Washington County dies or otherwise vacates the office prior to the expiration of the term."
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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

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JOURNAL OP THE SENATE,

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 Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Kaynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 469. By Mr. Smith of Grady:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create a hody corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the City of Cairo to be known as the City of Cairo Development Authority; to provide for its scope and territorial jurisdiction, its powers (including that of eminent domain), authority (including that of issuing Revenue Bonds for proper Authority purposes and undertakings as such Revenue Bonds are to be issued and validated under the Constitution and existing laws), funds, purposes, duties, control, organization and procedures, as vested in, or pertaining or connected with the acts and doings of said Authority; to provide that the exercise by said Authority of rights and powers vested in said Authority shall be considered lawful municipal purposes of and for said City for the purposes and to the extent only as stated; to authorize the Mayor and Council of said City to levy an annual ad valorem tax not exceeding two mills to be used in the manner stated in aiding and assisting in the promotion and establishing of new in dustries, and expansion of existing industries and the expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce within the City of Cairo and Grady County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifica tion or rejection; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1
Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of this Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"A. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare of the City of Cairo and its citizens, industry, agriculture, trade and commerce within the said City of Cairo and within its primary trade area, namely, the remainder of Grady County, and making long-range plans for such developments and expansion and to authorize the levy of taxes and the use of public funds of said City for such purposes, and in the furtherance thereof there be and is hereby created a body cor porate and politic in said City to be known as City of Cairo Devel opment Authority which shall be an instrumentality of the City of Cairo and a public corporation, hereafter in this amendment some times referred to as the 'Authority'. The said Authority is created for nonprofit purposes and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized or acquired by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created."

"B. The Authority shall consist of three members who shall serve for a term of three years and who shall be eligible to reappointment. The members of the Authority shall be elected by the Mayor and Council of the City of Cairo in regular session. The first members shall be elected for terms of one, two and three years, and thereafter their successors shall be elected to serve for a term of three years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Mayor and Council. The majority of the members shall constitute a quorum, and the majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No member of the Authority shall be a member of the governing authority of said City, but there shall be no other disqualification to hold public office by reason of membership in the Authority.

"(a). Until otherwise provided by law the person who shall from time to time be Clerk and Treasurer of the City of Cairo shall ex-officio be the Secretary and Treasurer of said Authority, and
the said Secretary-Treasurer shall receive such additional compen sation for services rendered to the Authority as may be agreed upon and approved by joint action of the Authority and the Mayor and Council of the City of Cairo. It shall be the duty of the Authority to require from the said Secretary-Treasurer such fidelity bond as they may find necessary for the protection of the funds of said Authority.

"C. The Mayor and Council of the City of Cairo are hereby authorized to levy an annual ad valorem tax not exceeding two mills per dollar of assessed valuation on all property located in said City of Cairo, and the funds as produced by such levy to be used

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by said City of Cairo in aiding and assisting in the promotion and establishing of new industries, the expansion of existing industries, and the expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce within said City and County. Said Mayor and Council may appropriate and transfer to the aforesaid Authority such amounts from the funds so raised by any such Levy in each year as it may find desirable, and any funds so transferred to the Authority shall become public funds of the Authority and thereafter used by the Authority in accordance with its powers and purposes as herein provided or as may hereafter be prescribed by law; provided, however, that no part of any such fund and no part of any such tax levy which has theretofore been pledged or set aside by resolution of said Mayor and Council and/or by contract with said Authority to secure the payment of the indebtedness or obligations of said Authority, whether for revenue bonds or other form and evidences of indebt edness, shall be transferred by the City to said Authority under the authority of this Paragraph, or otherwise used or applied except for payment on such indebtedness or obligations, or the portion thereof for which said tax levy or any part thereof was pledged or set aside, unless the same has been paid in full.

"D. All lands and improvements including trade fixtures in stalled therein or thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, as well as all other property of the Authority, and all obligations, debentures and revenue bonds issued by the Authority, and the interest payable thereon, shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on obligations of the City of Cairo.

"E. The powers of the Authority shall include but not be limited to, the power:
"(1). To buy, acquire, develop, improve, own, operate, main tain, sell, lease as either lessor or lessee, and mortgage land, build ings and property of all kinds, whether located in the City of Cairo, or within the limits of Grady County, Georgia.

"(2). To purchase existing buildings and/or facilities as well as the land on which the said building or facility is located, and to pay off and retire any bonds or secured indebtedness thereon, and after purchase to improve the same to any extent found by the Authority to be necessary or advisable; and thereafter to lease and/or resell said lands, buildings and facilities for such consid eration and under such plan of financing, either by revenue bonds or other forms and evidences of indebtedness and security, as may be determined under the provisions of this amendment.

"(3). To acquire in its own name by purchase, lease or sales agreement any land, including all buildings or facilities thereon which said Authority may find it advisable to acquire for its au thorized corporate and public purposes, and to enter into any form of contract with respect to the use or disposal of the same that may be in keeping with the purposes of its creation as herein set forth.

" (4). To have and be vested with the power of eminent domain

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to the same extent and in the same manner as may now or hereafter be vested in other political subdivisions of the State, for the purpose of acquiring by condemnation any land together with all buildings, facilities, easement or franchises thereon when the acquisition of the same is found necessary by the Authority for its public and corporate purposes.
"(5). To borrow money and issue notes, bonds and revenue bonds or certificates therefor and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease and to assign any or all of its funds, properties and income as security therefor.
"(6). To contract with the City of Cairo and other political subdivisions and with private persons and corporations for periods of time not in excess of 50 years, as to any phase or aspect of Authority business or affairs herein intrusted to its power and discretion for action and determination, and to be sued in its cor porate name.
"(7). To have and exercise usual powers of private corpora tions except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, includ ing the power to appoint and hire other agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority.
"(8). To encourage and promote the expansion of industry, agriculture, trade and commerce in and for the City of Cairo, and to make long-range plans therefor.
"(9). To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested.
"(10). To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter.
"(11). To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts.
"(12). To do any and all other acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"P. The powers vested in said Authority under Paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) of Subsection E, of Section 1 hereof shall not be exercised in any case where in the holding, purchase, acquisition, leasing, or ownership of property of any kind the Authority incurs or assumes or attempts to incur or assume, any indebtedness or obligation of any nature, directly or indirectly, unless the incurring or assumption of such debt or obligation shall first be approved by the Mayor and Council of said City; provided, however, that neither the necessity for nor the act of approval by said Mayor and Council shall render or cause the said City of Cairo to be legally liable or responsible for any such debt or obligation of the Authority.

"G. The proper exercise by said Authority of rights and powers vested in it by and under this amendment are hereby declared to be

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lawful municipal purposes to the extent, and to the extent only, that the Mayor and Council of said City are hereby authorized, in the exercise of an exclusive discretion and in the event they find it possible and desirable to appropriate and transfer into the Treasury of said Authority, from time to time, any current revenue of the City, or any part thereof, available for use for proper Au
thority purposes which is not required or pledged for any other municipal purpose and which as it then appears from the records of the City will not be needed to satisfy any budgetary requirement
of the City for the current year; and in the appropriation or trans fer of any such fund the said Mayor and Council may restrict the
use thereof by the Authority to a specific purpose or purposes which restriction shall be binding on said Authority in the use thereof. The provisions of this Subsection shall not in any wise affect or impair the City's authority to levy an annual tax as found in Subsection C of Section 1 hereof.

"H. The Authority with the consent and approval of the Mayor and Council of the City of Cairo is hereby authorized from time to time to issue revenue bonds in order to effectuate and carry out the purposes of this amendment. The principal and interest of such bonds shall be paid from funds and assets available for that pur pose. Such revenue bonds may be authorized by resolution of said Authority which may be adopted at a regular or special meeting by a majority vote of the members of the Authority. Said Authority in determining the cost of any undertaking for which revenue bonds
are to be issued, may in addition to the purchase price of land and the contract price or cost of buildings and improvements included in the undertaking also cover all costs relative to the issuance thereof including engineering, inspection, fiscal and legal expenses and
interest on the issue estimated to accrue during the construction period and for six months thereafter, and such bonds shall bear such date or dates mature at such time or times, not exceeding 30 years from their respective dates, bear interest at rates not exceeding six per cent per annum, and may be in such denominations and may carry such registration privileges and be subject to redemption and may contain such terms, covenants, assignments and conditions as the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds may provide; and said Resolution in addition to showing the principal amount of the proposed revenue bond issue shall also show their date or dates, denominations, their maturity at such time or times not exceeding 30 years from their respective dates, the interest payable thereon not to exceed six per cent per annum and the times of payment therefor, registration and/or redemption privileges, if any, and such other terms, covenants, assignments and conditions as may have
been accrued on and determined by said Authority. All bonds and the interest thereof so issued by such Authority are hereby declared to be nontaxable for any and all purposes. In addition to the con sent and approval of the Mayor and Council of the City of Cairo,
as aforesaid, in the event they have also determined or agreed to pledge in aid and support of said revenue bond issue all or any part of the maximum tax levy authorized by Subsection C of Sec tion 1 hereof, then and in such event the said Mayor and Council shall provide for a tax levy by Resolution in the form and manner contemplated and authorized for general obligation bonds by Article
VII, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution of the State

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of Georgia of 1945, reciting in said Resolution that said maximum tax levy (if none of the same has been previously pledged for the purposes of this subsection), or some unpledged part thereof, for the whole period of time covered by said issue, or some particular part, denominations, or period thereof, all in the exclusive discre tion of said Mayor and Council, is pledged and irrevocably appro priated, in aid and support of the payment of the principal and/or interest payments on said Revenue Bonds, or the part or portion thereof as specifically described and identified therein; and the City's obligation as thus determined and agreed upon shall also be repersented by a contract between the City of Cairo and said Au thority, reciting the same information as to said Revenue Bond issue as set out in the Resolution of said Mayor and Council pre scribed above, and the same pledge and appropriation to tax levy in the aid and support of said Revenue Bonds and the payment thereof as set out in said City Resolution; and upon the passage of said City Resolution and the due execution of said contract, the City of Cairo and its governing authorities, and their successors in office, shall be bound in the same form and manner as provided in Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution of
the State of Georgia of 1945 to levy an annual tax up to but not exceeding two mills, in the particular rate as fixed, pledged and appropriated in its said Resolution and in its said contract to aid and support said Bond issue and its payment, or some part thereof, all as fixed and determined in its said Resolution and in its said contract. Such bonds as issued by said Authority shall be validated in the Superior Court of Grady County in the same manner as reve nue bonds of municipalities are validated by and under Georgia Laws 1937, pages 761 et sequitur, as amended, and in the proceed ings to validate such bonds both the City of Cairo and the Mayor and Council of the City of Cairo shall be named as parties de fendant. In the event no bill of exception shall be filed within the time prescribed by law, or if filed the judgment shall be affirmed by the Supreme Court, the judgment of the Superior Court con firming and validating the issuance of such bonds shall be forever conclusive as to the validity of said bonds and the security therefor against said Authority and against the Mayor and Council of the City of Cairo or other taxing authority of the said City to the extent of the rate or millage pledged for such purposes by the said City authorities.

"I. The property of the Authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process except such property, income or funds as may be pledged, assigned, mortgaged or conveyed to secure an obligation of the Authority, and any such property, income or funds may be sold under legal process or under any power granted by the Authority.

"J. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Geor gia or the City of Cairo except to the extent and in the manner with respect to said City as set forth in Subsection H of Section 1 of this amendment.

"K. The members of the Authority shall receive no compen-

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sation for their services to the Authority, but may by appropriate resolution entered on their minutes reimburse the members for actual expenses incurred by travel or otherwise in the due per formance of their duties as members of the Authority.

"L. In all cases where this amendment requires action by the Mayor and Council of the City of Cairo, the same shall take the form of a resolution of said Mayor and Council duly adopted and entered on its minutes.

"M. The exemptions from taxation herein provided shall not extend to the property of tenants or lessees of the Authority.
"N. The books and records of the Authority shall be audited at least annually at the expense of the Authority by a competent, independent auditor, and a copy of the same shall be filed in the office of the Clerk and Treasurer of the City of Cairo, and shall be available for public inspection; and the said City of Cairo may at any time and at its own expense have such books and records audited.
"O. This amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of the purposes set out in this amendment.
"P. This amendment is self enacting and does not require any enabling legislation for it to become effective; however, the Gen eral Assembly may by law further define and describe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may en large and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management of the Authority not inconsistent with the provisions of this amendment. The Authority shall be a public instrumentality of and for the City of Cairo and the scope of its operation shall be limited to the territory embraced within Grady County.

"Q. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proc lamation of its ratification by the Governor, and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within 30 days after such proc lamation."

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 journal with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such amend ment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Sec tion I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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

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create the City of Cairo Development Authority as a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality; to provide for its scope, territorial jurisdiction powers including that of eminent domain, authority including the issuance of revenue bonds, funds, purposes, duties, control, organization and procedures; to provide that the exercise by said Authority of rights and powers vested in it shall be considered lawful municipal purposes of and for said City to the extent stated; to authorize the Mayor and Council of the City of Cairo to levy an annual ad valorem tax not exceeding two mills in support of the general purposes for which said Authority is created.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the City of Cairo Development Authority as a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality; to provide for its scope, territorial jurisdiction, powers including that of eminent domain, authority including the issuance of revenue bonds, funds, purposes, duties, control, organization and procedures; to provide that the exercise by said Authority of rights and powers vested in it shall be considered lawful municipal purposes of and for said City to the extent stated; to authorize the Mayor and Council of the City of Cairo to levy an annual ad valorem tax not exceeding two mills in support of the general purposes for which said Authority is created."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Braly
Brown Clary Conger

Dailey DeLoach
Dews Dykes Grayson

Green Griner
Harden Hart Ingram

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Jackson Kelly Lambert
Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th

McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton
Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor

Sanders Seagraves Staples
Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 474. By Mr. McDonald of White:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to create a body corporate and politic to be known as the "White County Industrial Building Authority"; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and 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 OP GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article V, Section IX, Paragraph I of the Constitution, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof new paragraphs which shall read as follows:
"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Cleve land, Georgia, to be known as the White County Industrial Build ing Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Cleveland, Georgia and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority'.
"The Authority shall consist of five members. The President of the White County Redevelopment Corporation, the Mayor of the Cleveland City Council, and the Chairman of the White County Board of Education shall be ex-officio members of the Authority. In addition the Chairman of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of White County shall appoint two members and they shall be eligible for a term of five years and shall be eligible for reappoint-

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ment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Chairman of Board of County Commissioners. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.

"The property, obligations and the interest on the obligations of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Cleve
land, Georgia.

"The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue certifi cates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, con vey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation, except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and bylaws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and development of industrial and commercial facilities in White County and the City of Cleveland, so as to relieve insofar as possible unemploy ment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of White County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structure, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such building;
(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and main taining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to

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pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking.
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any man ner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or White County, or the City of Cleveland, Georgia.

"The members of the Authority shall receive no compensation for their services to the Authority.

"In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Au thority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761), as amended, Georgia Code 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothe cated, or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein con tained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of White County or the City of Cleveland to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of White County or the City of
Cleveland.

"The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for extensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become necessary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such stand ing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"No bonds, except refunding bonds, shall be issued hereunder, unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:

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"]. The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in White County and in the vicinity of the City of Cleveland.
"2. The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county or in said city, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or purchaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.
"Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution should revert to the City of Cleveland, Georgia, subject to any mortgages, liens, leases, or other encumbrances outstanding against, or in respect to, said prop erty at that time.

"This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within White County and in the vicinity of the City of Cleveland and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Au thority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.
"This amendment shall be effective immediately upon procla mation of its ratification by the Governor, and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.
"The General Assembly may, by law, further define and pre scribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of White County and the City of Cleveland, Georgia, and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the 'White County Industrial Building Authority'.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the 'White County Industrial Building Authority'."

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 a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in White County shall vote for ratifi cation thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for election for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson
Green Griner
Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th
McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th
Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell
Waters Whisnant
White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.

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HR 482. By Mr. McCutchen of Gilmer:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gilmer County Development Authority; to provide for powers, author ity, funds, purpose and 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 OP GEOR GIA:

SECTION 1

Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Gilmer County to be known as the Gilmer County Development Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Gilmer County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority';

"B. The Authority shall consist of seven members who shall serve for a term of five years and who shall be eligible for reappointment. The members shall be elected by the governing au thority of Gilmer County, three of whom shall reside within the city limits of Ellijay, Georgia, one within the city limits of East Ellijay, Georgia, and three at large from the area of Gilmer County outside the limits of Ellijay and East Ellijay. The first members shall be appointed as follows: two for terms of one year, two for terms of two years, and one for a term of three years, one for a term of four years, and one for a term of five years; and thereafter their successors shall be appointed for terms of five years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said governing authority. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act. No member shall be a member of the governing authority of Gilmer County, but there shall be no other disqualification to hold public office by reason of membership in the Authority;

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Gilmer County.
"The exemption from taxation herein provided shall not extend to tenants nor lessees of the Authority. The right of any private person to use or occupy any real estate of the Authority for a period of one year or longer under any lease or other agreement for the purpose of taxation shall be classed as an interest in the real estate and as real property and shall be taxed as real property

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as now provided by law, or may be taxed as the General Assembly may hereafter provide by general or local law. The tax exemption herein provided also shall not include exemption from sale and
use taxes on property purchased by the Authority or for use of the Authority;

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include but not be lim ited to, the power:
"(1) To buy, acquire, develop, improve, own, operate, maintain, sell, lease as lessor and lessee, and mortgage land, buildings and property of all kinds within the limits of Gilmer County;
"(2) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(3) To grant, loan and lease without adequate consideration or without any consideration and with and without security, any of its funds and property to private persons and corporations operating or promising to operate any industrial plant or estab lishment within Gilmer County which in the judgment of the Authority will be a benefit to the people of said County. The pro visions of this clause shall not be construed to limit any other power of the Authority;
"(4) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds, and revenue certificates therefor, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
"(5) To contract with Gilmer County and other political sub divisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(6) To have and exercise usual powers of private corpora tion except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents, and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and bylaws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(7) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industry, agriculture, trade, boating, recreation, and com merce and the facilities therefor in Gilmer County, and to make long-range plans therefor, to relieve insofar as possible unemploy ment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Gilmer Coun ty, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, proc essing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery, and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construc tion thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equip ping of such building. No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price

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may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operat ing and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking;
"(8) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to in vest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be in vested ;
"(9) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(10) To do any and all acts and things necessary or con venient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated;

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Gilmer County;

"F. The Authority shall have the same immunity and exemp tion from liability for torts and negligence as the State of Georgia and the officers, agents and employees of the Authority when in performance of the work of the Authority, shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as officers, agents and employees of the State of Georgia when in performance of their public duties or work of the State. The Authority may be sued the same as private corporations on any contractual obligation of the Authority;

"G. The members of the Authority shall receive no compen sation for their services of the Authority;

"H. The Authority, with the consent of the governing author ity of Gilmer County and to carry out purpose of this amendment, is hereby authorized to issue Revenue Bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturity at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and de livery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761), as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mort gaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such

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bonds are issued. Bonds, thus issued, shall be paid first from the income of the Authority. In the event such income is not sufficient to pay the principal and interest of such Revenue Bonds, as they mature, then the governing authority is authorized and required
to provide the additional funds necessary to make such payment, and for this purpose the said governing authority is authorized to levy an annual tax on all taxable property within the county providde such tax shall not exceed five mills;

"I. The governing authority is also authorized in addition to the tax provided in Paragraph H, to appropriate to the Authority such amount from its funds each year as it shall see fit, and any funds so appropriated when paid to the Authority shall become a part of the funds of the Authority and may be used for the purposes as herein stated or as may hereafter be defined by law;

"J. The property of the Authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process except such property, income or funds as may be pledged, assigned, mortgaged or conveyed to secure an obligation of the Authority; and any such property, funds or income may be sold under legal process or under any power granted by the Authority to enforce payment of the obligation;

"K. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare of Gilmer County and its citizens, industry, agriculture, boating, recreation, and trade within the County of Gilmer, and making long-range plans for such development and expansion and to authorize the use of public funds of Gilmer County for such purpose, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of this purpose;
"L. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proc lamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty days after such proclamation;
"M. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Gilmer County, and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory em braced within Gilmer County. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond the limits of Gilmer County.
"N. There shall be no limitation upon the amount of debt which the Authority may incur, but no debt created by the Author ity shall be a debt of Gilmer County or the State."

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

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two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Govnor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amend ment 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 create the Gilmer County Development Authority, and to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gilmer County Development Authority, and to pro vide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedures con nected therewith."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Braly Brown Clary Conger
Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson

Green Griner Harden Hart Ingram
Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews

Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th
Newton Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell

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Staples Veazey Warnell

Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.

HR 487. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Washington Wilkes Payroll Development Authority as a constitutional authority and public corporation; to provide for the financing of said authority; and to confer on the General Assembly the authority to pre scribe by law additional powers and duties for said authority; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection by the people; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'Washington Wilkes Payroll Development Authority' which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory embraced by Wilkes County. The County of Wilkes and the City of Washington may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Constitution of Georgia.
"The members of the Authority, their qualifications, terms and method of election or appointment, shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly. The Authority shall have such duties, powers and authority as prescribed by law and the General Assembly may pass all other necessary legislation for the implementation of this amendment.

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"All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds issued by the Authority, and all income earned therefrom by the holders of said evidences of indebtedness shall be exempt from State and local taxation.

"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing and promoting for the public good and general welfare jobs and pay
rolls in industry, agriculture, commerce, and natural resources and the making of long-range plans for the coordination of such development, promotion and expansion within its territorial limits,
and shall specifically be authorized to enter into contracts and agreements for periods of time and extending beyond the terms
of the members of the Authority in office at the time of such contracts and agreements. The Authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State
of Georgia, the County of Wilkes or the City of Washington. The Authority is created for nonprofit purposes and all property ac quired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created.

"The specifications of certain powers herein is not intended to be exclusive, it being the intention of this amendment that all powers hereby granted, and to be granted by the General Assembly pursuant hereto, are to be liberally construed to effectuate the general purposes of said Authority as hereinabove set out.

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as pro vided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Washington Wilkes Payroll Development Authority."

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Washington Wilkes Payroll Development Authority."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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

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State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections of 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 order, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Overby Owens Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.
HR 488. By Mr. Todd of Glascock:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Glascock County to issue revenue bonds for the purposes therein stated; to provide for the submission of this Amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:

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Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution, relating to revenue anticipation obligations, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"Provided further, that revenue bonds may be issued by Glascock County herein called the issuer, to provide funds for the pur chase, construction, enlargement, or either of facilities, including land, buildings, appurtenances, machinery and equipment, suitable for use by (a) any industry for manufacturing, processing, or as sembling any agricultural or manufactured products or (b) any commercial enterprise in storing, warehousing, distributing or selling products of agriculture, mining and industry, or any com bination thereof. Such facilities may be leased or sold by the issuer to such industry or commercial enterprise upon such terms as may be agreed upon, subject to the lien of the revenue bonds upon the revenue of the facilities involved.

"The revenue bonds shall be payable, as to principal and in terest, from revenue received from such undertaking, but shall be deemed debts of, and create debts against the issuer within the meaning of this Constitution; and the issuer shall exercise the power of taxation for the purpose of paying the principal or in terest of the revenue bonds or any part thereof, by levying a tax on all taxable property therein not to exceed (5) mills. Such revenue bonds, their transfer the income therefrom, the security therefor, and until the payment in full of the obligation such facilities shall at all times be exempt from taxation from within the State. Bonds may be issued bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the governing body of the issuer and when so authorized the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, as if said obliga tion had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder. Upon the adoption of this amendment the issuer may proceed to comply with the provisions hereof immediately without any further action on the part of the General Assembly."

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, such proproposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 Glascock County to issue revenue bonds for the purposes therein stated,"

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"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Glascock County to issue revenue bonds for the pur poses therein stated."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favoriable 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 Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Pousell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.

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HR 489. By Mr. Been of Bacon:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Bacon Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and 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 V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end of following:

"A. There is hereby created a body corporation and politic in Bacon County, Georgia to be known as the Bacon Industrial Build ing Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Bacon County, Georgia and a public corporation. In this amendment it shall be hereafter referred to as 'The Authority';
"B. The Authority shall consist of five members. The Presi dent of the Board of Trade, the Mayor of the City of Alma, Georgia, and the Chairman of the Bacon County Board of Commissioners shall be by virtue of their office members of the Authority. In addition the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Bacon County, Georgia shall appoint two members and shall be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Board of County Commissioners. A ma jority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the authority to act.
"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Bacon County, Georgia.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1). To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2). To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue certificates, to execute trust agreements and indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, prop erty and income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;

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"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Bacon County, Geor gia so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Bacon County, Georgia, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, process ing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all neces sary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the con struction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing structure and the remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equip ping of such building;
"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or install ments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking.
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Bacon County, Georgia.

"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compen sation for their services to the Authority.

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds, bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Author-

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ity and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agree ment or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this Amend
ment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for ex
tensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become neces sary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:
"'!) The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Bacon County, Georgia.
"(2) The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Bacon County, Georgia subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said prop erty at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Bacon County, Georgia and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.
"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem-

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bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Bacon County, Geor gia and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within the county. The General Assembly shall not ex tend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits.

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Bacon Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Bacon Industrial Building Authority."

If a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Bacon County, Georgia shall vote for ratification thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for election for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Grayson Green Griner Harden

Hart Ingram Jackson Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.

SB 252. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Clary of the 19th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the compulsory school attendance of all children of certain ages, so as to provide for the suspension of the enforcement of said act in certain instances; and for other purposes.

The report 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 6.

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

Senator Grayson of the 1st asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting Aye to SB 252.

The consent was granted.

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SB 238. By Senators Dykes of the 14th, Dailey of the llth and others:
A bill to provide that the State Board of Corrections is hereby author ized and directed to establish a Juvenile Detention Homes Program for the care, custody, maintenance and support of all persons under the age of seventeen years when such persons have been arrested or otherwise held for detention by police officials; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

SB 247. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to provide support of existing independent school systems by municipal corporations authorized to maintain same by the Constitution of Georgia, provided ad valorem taxation for their support; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

SB 249. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Education of the State, so as to provide the Board with authority to create a driver education program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Overby of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that SB 249 be post poned to February 7, 1962.

The consent was granted.

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Senator Ayers of the 31st asked unanimous consent that the following bill be recommitted to the Committee on Health and Welfare:

SB 204. By Senator Ayers of the 31st:
A bill to revise, supersede, consolidate and codify the laws relating to public health, the Department of Public Health, the State Board of Health, county boards of health, sanitary districts, and district health commissioners.

The consent was granted.

HB 714. By Messrs. Floyd of Chattooga, Ross of Lincoln, Smith of Habersham and many others:
A bill to amend an act providing for absentee voting by members of the military, so as to fix the date for holding political party primaries; and for other purposes.

The report 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 68. By Messrs. Cox and Matthews of Clarke:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the creation of the Athens-Clarke County Beverage Control Board; 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 XI, Section 1, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"There is hereby created the "Athens-Clarke County Beverage

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Control Board". The Board shall be composed of five members, three of whom shall be appointed by the governing authority of the City of Athens, and two of whom shall be appointed by the governing authority of Clarke County. The first members shall be appointed prior to December 15, 1962, and shall take office January 1, 1963. Such members must be approved by the Grand Jury of Clarke County, and their names shall be submitted by the respective governing authorities to the Grand Jury meeting next after the appointments are made. If a person is not approved by said Grand Jury, the appointing authority shall submit the name of a different person to the Grand Jury. The first members shall have terms of one, two, three, four, and five years as shall be designated by the Grand Jury. Thereafter all members shall be appointed for fiveyear terms so that the terms of the members shall remain stag gered. Successors to the first and future members shall be ap pointed prior to December 15, of the year in which the term expires. All members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified and any member may be reappointed. The procedure relative to approval by the Grand Jury, as provided herein, for the first members shall likewise apply to all future members. All actions of the Board, if otherwise valid, shall be valid and binding prior to approval of the members by the Grand Jury in the same manner as such actions would be valid and binding after approval by the Grand Jury.

"In order to be eligible to serve as a member of the Board, a person must have been a resident of Clarke County for two years immediately preceding the date on which he takes office as a member of the Board. In the event a vacancy occurs on the Board, the original appointing authority shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. The name of the person designated to fill the vacancy shall be presented for approval to the next Grand Jury. In the event a member moves his residence from Clarke County, he shall immediately cease to be a member of the Board and a vacancy shall exist in such person's position. The members of the Board shall be compensated in the amount of $25.00 per month for their services. The Board shall elect its own Chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary or desirable.

"The Board shall be a body corporate and politic and a public corporation. It shall have perpetual existence. It may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of law and equity. It may exercise any power granted to private corporations not in conflict with this or other provisions of this Constitution or the laws of this State. The Board is hereby authorized and empowered to borrow funds in the name of the Board. The Board shall promul gate rules and regulations relating to the employment and com pensation of personnel, and relating to all other matters having to do with the business of the Board. Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum necessary for the transaction of business, but an affirmative vote by three members of the Board shall be required to transact business. No vacancy on the Board shall im pair the right of transacting business by a quorum if the necessary vote provided above is met.

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"The Board is hereby authorized and empowered to engage in the business of selling at retail distilled spirits and alcohol for beverage purposes in unbroken packages as a "Retailer" as now or hereafter provided by law. The Board is hereby authorized and empowered to engage in such business without the necessity of an election as now or hereafter provided by law. In all matters re lating to such business, the Board shall occupy the same position as a private "Retailer", and shall be subject to all laws and rules and regulations to which a private "Retailer" is subject. The Board shall have no authority or power to engage in the aforesaid business except within the geographical limits of Clarke County.

"The profits derived from the operation of such business shall be divided equally between the City of Athens and Clarke County, and shall be turned over to the governing authority of said City and County on a quarterly basis on the fifteenth day of the month for the immediately preceding quarter. However, the Board is hereby granted discretion to determine the amount of profits, if any, which should be turned over to the City and County, taking into consideration funds which should be retained for operating expenses, payment of debts, expansion and similar activities. The Board shall have made an annual audit of its books and records by a certified public accountant, who must be approved by the governing authority of the 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 two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Arti cle XIII, Section 1, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Athens-Clarke County Beverage Control Board."

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Athens-Clarke County Beverage Control 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 elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall

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be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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:

Bell Braly Claxton Conger Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Harden

Jackson Kelly Knox Lambert Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Overby Persons
Peterson Smalley
Staples Towson Veazey

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Brown Clanton Clary Dailey DeLoach Dews

Griner Hart Ingram Johnson Long McWhorter of 34th Owens Perry

Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 28, nays 24.

The resolution, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was lost.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:

The House insists on its position on the following bills and resolutions of the House and requests that Conference Committees be appointed.

HB 742. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer and others:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 40-4, creating a new Budget Bureau; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House, Messrs. Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter and Pannell of Murray.

HR 375. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, with refer ence to the meetings of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House, Messrs. Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter and Pannell of Murray.

HR 376. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution providing for appropriation control; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House. Messrs. Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter and Pannell of Murray.

HB 732. By Messrs. Puqua of Richmond and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to provide for the "Uniform Commercial Code"; and for other purposes.

Senators Towson of the 16th, Gardner of the 47th and Whisnant of the 25th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 732 by striking the word "six" in line one of Section 109A-6-111 and inserting in lieu thereof the word "twelve", and by striking the word "six" in the last line of Section 109-A-6-111 and in serting in lieu thereof the word "twelve", so that said Section 109-A-6111 as amended shall read as follows "No action under this article shall be brought nor levy made more than twelve months after the

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date on which the transferee took possession of the goods unless the transfer has been canceled. If the transfer has been canceled, action may be brought or levies made within twelve months after its dis covery.

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 33, nays 0.

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

Senator Veazey of the 19th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chember, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, February 7, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture heading was offered by Reverend H. Grady Wheeler, Jr., pastor First Baptist Church, Lavonia, Georgia.
Prayer was offered by Father Robert Donald Kiernan, St. Michael's Church, Gainesville, Georgia.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.
Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and consideration of general bills and resolutions.

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

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HB 910. By Messrs. Hall of Ployd, Story of Gwinnett, and others:
A bill establishing a retirement system for the teachers in the State Public Schools and other State supported schools, so as to eliminate the requirements for maintaining an annuity reserve fund and pension reserve funds; and for other purposes.

HB 956. By Mr. McCutchen of Gilmer:
A bill to amend an act concerning the definition of beneficiary or bene ficiaries, and for other purposes.

HE 363. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the issuance of Revenue Anticipation Certificates; and for other purposes.

HE 364. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize any county, etc. of the State to issue and to sell revenue bonds; and for other purposes.

HB 917. By Mr. Taylor of Bibb:
A bill making it unlawful for any carrier or shipper of property or any person or association of persons to pay or agree to pay for the benefit of a labor organization certain charges; and for other purposes.

HB 853. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to provide for the support of existing independent school systems by municipal corporations authorized to maintain same by the Constitu tion of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 836. By Mr. Fuqua of Eichmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to credit unions, so as to provide that members of the Board of Directors may serve on the Credit Committee; and for other purposes.

HB 730. By Messrs. Sangster of Dooly, Underwood of Taylor, and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Eetirement System; and for other purposes.

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HB 785. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A bill to provide the method of confinement of minors; and for other purposes.

HB 712. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin:
A bill to provide that school bus drivers in the public schools of this State shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed school month of service; and for other purposes.

HB 763. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to make provisions for the coverage of certain officers and employees of political subdivisions of the State under the Old Age and Survivors Insurance Provisions; and for other purposes.

HB 784. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris and Hale of Dade:
A bill to amend the General Appropriations Act, so as to change the appropriation to the Department of Revenue, by adding thereto an appropriation for the creation of a capital fund from which loans to counties may be made to defray the cost of ad valorem tax equalization program; and for other purposes.

SB 152. By Senator Lambert of the 28th:
A bill to amend Code Section 114-602, relating to the duty of employers to insure themselves in licensed companies, so as to allow for the return of bonds after a three year period; and for other purposes.

SB 170. By Senators Raynor of the 4th, Hart of the 53rd, and Ponsell of the 5th:
A bill to amend an act providing for absentee voting by members of the military; and for other purposes.

SB 213. By Senator Clanton of the 7th:
A bill to amend Code Ch. 84-15 relating to veterinarians and practice of veterinary medicine; and for other purposes.

HB 1045. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Macon, relating to insurance for employees of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

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HB 1041. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon, so as to confirm the action of the Mayor and Council in closing a portion of the Alley in Square 77 in the old City of Macon; and for other purposes.

HB 1036. By Messrs. Dicus, Wickham and Pickard of Muscogee:
A bill to provide for the examination of master and journeyman plumbers and steamfitters carrying on said vocation in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1026. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty: A bill to amend an act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
HB 1048. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb: A bill to amend an act to establish a county Board of Commissioners of the County of Bibb; and for other purposes.
HB 1033. By Mr. Doster of Wilcox: A bill to grant a new charter to the City of Rochelle; and for other purposes.
HB 1049. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb: A bill to create a public body corporate and politic, as an instrumentality of the County of Bibb and the City of Macon, and to be known as the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1046. Messrs. Thornton, Taylor and Phillips of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act re-acting the charter of the City of Macon, so as to change the date for Macon Tax returns; and for other purposes.

HB 1047. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act re-enacting the Charter of the City of Macon, relating to polling places; and for other purposes.

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HB 1030. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin, by enlarging the present city boundaries and the corporate limits by the annexation of certain described property; and for other purposes.

HB 1010. By Mr. Wells of Oconee:
A bill to amend an act reincorporating the Town of Watkinsville; and for other purposes.

HB 1006. By Mr. Lovett of Laurens:
A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the County of Laurens; and for other purposes.

HB 1007. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Americus; and for other purposes.

HB 1027. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Albany; and for other purposes.

HB 1028. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty: A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court and the Ordinary of Dougherty on a salary basis; and for other pur poses.
HB 1016. By Mr. Lewis of Wilkinson: A bill to amend an act creating the Charter of the City of Gordon, so as to extend the city limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1012. By Messrs. Moore and Adams of Polk: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for the County of Polk, so as to increase the number of Commissioners and establish Districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1014. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge: A bill to amend an act to provide for four terms of the Superior Court of Dodge County; and for other purposes.

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HB 1029. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to change the limit of ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.

HB 1044. By Messrs. Thornton, Taylor and Phillips of Bibb:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 1015. By Mr. Culpepper of Talbot:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Talbot County; and for other purposes.

HB 1042. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

HB 1024. By Mr. Boggs of Madison:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Ha, in Madison County; and for other purposes.

HB 1043. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Recorders Court of the City of Macon, and for other purposes.

HB 1032. By Mr. Lokey of McDuffie:
A bill to create the Thomson and McDuffie County Industrial Develop ment Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 998. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Manchester; to fix the corporate limits of said City; and for other purposes.

HB 1031. By Messrs. Melton and Bolton of Spalding:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensation of the Coroner of Spalding County; and for other purposes.

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HB 1013. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Eastman; to define the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted as amended the following resolution of the Senate to-wit:

SR 105. By Senator Jackson of the 24th:
A resolution designed to institute a method of instruction for the youth of Georgia in the dogmas and tenets of Americanism and to develop intelligent and aggressive opposition to Communism and teach loyalty to our American political and economic system.

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

HR 558. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution relative to the Mansion Sites Commission; and for other purposes.

SR 141. By Senator Brown of the 52nd and Senator Sanders of the 18th: A resolution adopting a new State Song; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House:

HB 729. By Mr. Dorminy of Ben Hill:
A bill to amend the charter for the City of Fitzgerald; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 147. By Senators Perry of the 49th and Warnell of the 2nd:
A resolution requesting the Georgia Congressional Delegation to seek to have enacted Federal Legislation authorizing payment of funds to counties in which military installations are located; and for other pur poses.

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HR 558. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution relative to the Mansion Sites Commission; and for other purposes.

HR 604. By Mr. Bynum of Rabun:
A resolution relative to the Burlington Industries in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 609. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution calling for a joint session of the General Assembly at 10:30 o'clock A.M., February 8, 1962, to hear an address from Lieutenant General Lewis Blaine Hershey; and for other purposes.

HR 605. By Mr. Barrett of Cherokce:
A resolution expressing appreciation for services rendered by Order of DeMolay; and for other purposes.

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

SB 273. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act approved Sept. 16, 1891, entitled "An act to incorporate the City of Hapeville, Georgia, so as to extend the city limits of City; to give city jurisdiction beyond corporate limits for police, sanitary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 274. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate the City of Hapeville, Georgia, so as to extend the city limits, give city jurisdiction beyond corporate limits for police, sanitary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 275. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act authorizing emeritus offices for department heads in counties having population of more than 500,000 persons, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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SB 276. By Senator Gardner of the 47th:
A bill creating a small claims court in certain counties and for said small claims courts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 277. By Senator Johnson of the 46th:
A bill to amend an act effecting a complete revision of the Laws of this State relating to the qualification and registration of voters, so as to provide for a registration fee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SB 278. By Senator Johnson of the 46th:
A bill to prohibit picketing, demonstrating, or other riotous conduct on, around, or adjacent to State property, to provide procedures connected with the same; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SB 279. By Senator White of the 39th:
A bill to amend an act placing the coroner of Douglas County on a salary in lieu of fees, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SR 146. By Senator McWhorter of the 34th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Oglethorpe Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SB 280. By Senator McWhorter of the 50th:
A bill of repeal an act establishing the City Court of Lexington; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 712. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin:
A bill to provide that school bus drivers in the public schools of this State shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed school month of service; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HB 730. By Messrs. Sangster of Dooly, Underwood of Taylor, Paris of Barrow, Harrell of Fayette and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to provide for disability retirement for members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety and officers and agents of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 763. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to make provisions for the coverage of certain officers and employees of political subdivisions of the State under the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Provisions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HB 784. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris and Hale of Dade:
A bill to amend the General Appropriations Act, so as to change the appropriation to the Department of Revenue, by adding thereto an appropriation for the creation of a capital fund from which loans to counties may be made to defray the cost of ad valorem tax equalization programs; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 785. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A bill to provide the method of confinement of minors; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 836. By Mr. Fuqua of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to credit unions, so as to provide that members of the Board of Directors may serve on the Credit Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 853. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to provide for the support of existing independent school systems by municipal corporations authorized to maintain same by the Constitu tion of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

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HB 910. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Story of Gwinnett, Smith of Habersham, Greene of Bartow, Moore of Polk and others:
A bill establishing a retirement system for the teachers in the State Public Schools and other State supported schools, so as to eliminate the requirements for maintaining an annuity reserve fund and pension reserve funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

HB 917. By Mr. Taylor of Bibb:
A bill making it unlawful for any carrier or shipper of property or any person or association of persons to pay or agree to pay for the benefit of a labor organization certain charges; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry and Labor.

HB 956. By Mr. McCutchen of Gilmer:
A bill to amend an act concerning the definition of beneficiary or bene ficiaries; to include trusts in connection with the provisions and powers of said act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 998. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Manchester; to fix the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1006. By Mr. Lovett of :Laurens:
A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the County of Laurens; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1007. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Americus; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1010. By Mr. Wells of Oconee:
A bill to amend an act reincorporating the Town of Watkinsville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1012. By Messrs. Moore and Adams of Polk:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for the County of Polk, so as to increase the number of Commissioners and establish Districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1013. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Eastman; to define the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1014. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act to provide for four terms of the Superior Court of Dodge County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1015. By Mr. Culpepper of Talbot:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Talbot County; and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1016. By Mr. Lewis of Wilkinson:
A bill to amend an act creating the Charter of the City of Gordon, so as to extend the city limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1024. By Mr. Boggs of Madison:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Ha, in Madison County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1026. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1027. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougerty:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Albany; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1028. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court and the Ordinary of Dougherty on a salary basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1029. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to change the limit of ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1030. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin, by enlarging the present city boundaries and the corporate limits by the annexation of certain described property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1031. By Messrs. Melton and Bolton of Spalding: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensation of the coroner of Spalding County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1032. By Mr. Lokey of McDuffie: A bill to create the Thomson and McDuffie County Industrial Develop ment Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1033. By Mr. Doster of Wilcox: A bill to grant a new charter to the City of Rochelle; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1036. By Messrs. Dicus, Wickham and Pickard of Muscogee:
A bill to provide for the examination of master and journeyman plumbers and steamfitters carrying on said vocation in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1041. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon, so as to conform the action of the mayor and council in closing a portion of the Alley in Square 77 in the old City of Macon; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1042. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1043. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Recorders Court of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1044. By Messrs. Thornton, Taylor and Phillips of Bibb:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1045. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon, relating to insurance for employees of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1046. By Messrs. Thornton, Taylor and Phillips of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act re-enacting the charter of the City of Macon, so as to change the date for Macon tax returns; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1047. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act re-enacting the charter of the City of Macon, relating to polling places; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1048. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to establish a county Board of Commissioners for the County of Bibb; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1049. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb:
A bill to create a public body corporate and politic, as an instrumentality of the County of Bibb and the City of Macon, and to be known as the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 363. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and M. Smith of Fulton:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the issuance of Revenue Anticipation Certificates; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 364. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and M. Smith of Fultoni
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State to issue and to sell revenue bonds; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 268. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Miller of the 40th, and others:
A bill to amend the "Georgia Water Quality Control Act," so as to give certain powers to the Director of the State Game and Fish Commission; and for other purposes.

SB 269. By Senator Waters of the 41st:
A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Fannin County, as amended, so as to change the com pensation of said Commissioner and to change the compensation of the Clerk of said Commissioner; and for other purposes.

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SB 270. By Senator Mathews of the 38th:
A bill providing fair trade practices for agents and agencies handling the sale and distribution of daily newspapers repealing all laws in conflict herewith; and for other purposes.

SB 271. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Perry of the 49th, and others:
A bill known as the "Georgia Agricultural Commodities Promotion Act," so as to change the provisions providing for the termination of marketing orders and marketing agreements and the procedures connected there with; and for other purposes.

SB 272. By Senator Perry of the 49th:
A bill to amend an Act to fix the compensation of the clerk of the Superior Court of Evans County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of said court; and for other purposes.

SR 142. By Senator Townson of the 16th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the General Assembly to abolish Justice Courts and the offices of Justices of the Peace and Notary Public ex-officio Justices of the Peace in Laurens County, and to establish a new Court in lieu thereof; and for other purposes.

SR 144. By Senators Ingram of the 42nd and Perry of the 49th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia to authorize each county municipality, political subdivision or county board of Education to make loans; and for other purposes.

HB 126. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Matthews of Clarke and Jernigan of Clinch:
A bill to amend an act known as the Minimum Foundation Program for Education, so as to provide for the manner in which certain funds shall be expended; and for other purposes.

HB 882. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide for the redefinition of a lienholder; and for other purposes.

HB 883. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act to make appropriations for the operation of the State Government, so as to provide contingent appropriations to the Department of Revenue for the purpose of carrying the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act; and for other purposes.

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HB 959. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act relating to the "Motor Fuel Tax Law", by redefining the terms upon which the present tax of 1 cent per gallon shall be levied upon kerosene, and by providing that such tax shall be allowed as a credit when such kerosene is subsequently sold as a motor fuel; and for other purposes.

HR 371. By Messrs. Kidd of Baldwin and Thornton of Bibb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the General Assembly enacting legislation over the Governor's veto; and for other purposes.

HR 470. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A resolution authorizing the Governor to convey certain real estate owned by the State in Muscogee County; and for other purposes.

HR 483. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Hall County to establish districts for the purpose of building, erecting, establishing, maintaining and operating storm sewers, and a system of garbage collection within said county; and for other purposes.

HR 486. By Mr. Simpson of Wheeler:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Wheeler County by the County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

HR 490. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing body of the City of Louisville to levy an annual ad valorem tax to be used in assisting, promoting and establishing new industries and expanding agriculture, trade and commerce therein and in Jefferson County; and for other purposes.

HR 491. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Floyd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to create the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

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HR 502. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to create the Rockdale-County-Conyers Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 504. By Mr. Singer of Stewart:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Stewart County to provide a natural gas system for said County; and for other purposes.

HR 507. By Mr. Parker of Screven:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Screven County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 508. By Mr. Watson of Houston:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the City of Perry Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 510. By Mr. Bynum of Rabun:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Rabun County Industrial Building Authority; and for other pur poses.

HR 512. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the City of Carrollton to issue and sell revenue bonds for the purpose of carrying out slum clearance; and for other purposes.
HR 513. By Mr. King of Chattahoochee: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Chattahoochee County by the Board of Education; and for other pur poses.
HR 515. By Mr. Doster of Wilcox: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the members of the Board of Education of Wilcox County shall take office on January 1 after the date of their election; and for other purposes.

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HR 516. By Messrs. Crawford, Dickey and Funk of Chatham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to pro vide for the establishment of fire protection districts, sewerage and santation districts and water works districts in Chatham County; and for other purposes.

HR 517. By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Lumpkin County Industrial Building Authority; and for other pur poses.

HR 528. By Mr. Horton of Putnam:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to set the compensation for the Putnam County Tax Collector; and for other purposes.

HR 536. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall:
A resolution to rename Reidsville State Park, so that hereafter said park shall be known as Gordonia Alatamaha State Park; and for other purposes.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Adminis trative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, has read and examined the following bill 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 Gover nor:
SB 189. Respectfully submitted, Waters of the 41st District, Chairman.

Mr. Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con-

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sideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommen dations :

HB 955. Do Pass.

HB 965. Do Pass.

HB 977. Do Pass.

HB 979. Do Pass.

HB 980. Do Pass.

HB 982. Do Pass.

HB 984. Do Pass.

HB 985. Do Pass.

HB 987. Do Pass.

HB 989. Do Pass.

HB 992. Do Pass.

SB 262. Do Pass.

SB 258. Do Pass.

SB 257. Do Pass.

SB 267. Do Pass.

HB 29. Do Pass.

HB 556. Do Pass.

HB 898. Do Pass.

HB 925. Do Pass.

HB 951. Do Pass.

HB 952. Do Pass.

HB 953. Do Pass.

HB 963. Do Pass.

HB 964. Do Pass.

HB 966. Do Pass.

HB 967. Do Pass.

HB 969. Do Pass.

HB 993. Do Pass. HB 994. Do Pass.

HB 995. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Brown of 52nd District, Chairman.

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Mr. Staples of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, i submitted the following report:
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' Mr. President:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills and resolution of the Senate and House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 174. Do Not Pass. SB 205. Do Not Pass. SB 215. Do Pass. SB 222. Do Not Pass. HB 243. Do Pass. HB 629. Do Pass. HB 782. Do Pass. HB 786. Do Pass. HB 891. Do Pass. HE 506. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Staples of 37th District, Chairman.

Mr. Claxton of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Government Operations has had under consideration the following bill and resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HR 494. Do Pass. HR 503. Do Pass. HB 769. Do Pass. HB 941. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Claxton of 21st District, Chairman.

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Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following resolu tion of the House and has instructed me, as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HR 478. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Whisnant of 25th District,
Secretary.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 264. Do Pass. HB 99. Do Pass. HB 795. Do Pass. HB 800. Do Pass. HR 384. Do Pass. HR 420. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 241. Do Pass. HB 723. Do Pass.

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HB 875. Do Pass. HR 369. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

Mr. Hart of the 53rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has had under con sideration 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 442. Do Pass. HB 885. Do Pass. HB 906. Do Pass. HB 986. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Hart of 53rd District, Chairman.

Mr. Ayers of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Welfare, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Health and Welfare 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 204. Do Pass. HB 765. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ayers of 31st District, Chairman.

Mr. Hart of the 53rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has had under con sideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommen dations :
SB 260. Do Pass.
SB 268. Do Pass.
SB 271. Do Pass.
HB 624. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Hart of 53rd District,
Chairman.

Mr. Ingram of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Educational Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Educational 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 234. Do Pass, as Amended. Respectfully submitted, Ingram of 42nd District, Chairman.

Senator Waters of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SB 215. SB 257. SB 258. SB 259. SB 262.

SB 264. SB 267. SR 87. SR 98. SR 147.

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Respectfully submitted, Waters of 41st District, Chairman.

Mr. Griner of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utili ties and Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation has had under con sideration 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 206. Do Not Pass. Respectfully submitted, Griner of 45th District, Chairman.

Mr. Gardner of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banking and Finance has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 837. Do Pass. HB 839. Do Pass. HB 830. Do Pass. HB 840. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Gardner of 47th District, Chairman.

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The following local uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage.

SB 257. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act providing a pension for members of the police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

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

SB 258. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act providing pensions for members of paid fire departments applicable to cities having more than 150,000 population by the United States Census of 1920, as amended; and for other pur poses.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

SB 262. By Senator Brown on the 52nd:
A bill to provide for an appropriation on the first day of each calendar quarter by the Board of Commissioners of each county having a popu lation of more than 500,000, of a sum sufficient to pay the obligations of the Board of Education of such county under agreement existing be tween Board of Education and Employees Retirement System of Geor gia; and for other purposes.

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

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

HB 29. By Mr. Kidd of Baldwin:
A bill to amend an act to effect a complete revision of the laws of this State relating to the qualifications and registration of voters, so as to provide a different method of selecting County Registrars in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 556. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Used Car Dealers' Registration Act", so as to provide that said act shall be applicable in all counties having a population of not less than 14,500 nor more than 14,900; and for other purposes.

The report 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 898. By Mr. Arnsdorff of Effingham:
A bill to amend an act relating to the limitation of ad valorem taxation by municipal corporations, so as to provide that the City of Springfield shall not be affected by the provisions of this act; and for other pur poses.

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

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

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

SB 267. By Senator Veazey of the 19th:
A bill to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court shall attend the trial in the Court of Ordinary of all traffic violations in said counties; to provide for costs of 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 925. By Mr. Otwell of Porsyth:
A bill to change the time of holding Forsyth Superior Court, so as to provide that the November term shall be held on the 2nd Monday in November; and for other purposes.

The report 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 953. By Mr. Cocke of Terrell:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Dawson; to provide for the annexation of certain territory; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

HB 955. By Mr. Young of Turner:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Ashburn relating to the closing of a certain street; and for other purposes.

The report 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 963 By Mr. Phillips of Walton: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Monroe, so as to establish a reserve capital improvement fund out of the Water, Light, and Gas receipts; and for other purposes.
The report 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 964. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Floyd: A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the government for the City of Rome by extending the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 965. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Ployd: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Rome; by authorizing the City of Rome to operate a public transportation system within 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 36, nays 0.

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

HB 966. By Mr. Moore of Polk:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Cedartown, so as to extend 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 36, nays 0.

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

HB 967. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act to change from the fee system to the salary sys tem in the County of Sumter, the clerk of the Superior Court and the clerk of the City Court; and for other purposes.

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

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

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

HB 969. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Glynn County; to provide for an annual audit; and for other purposes.

The report 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 977. By Mr. Hall of Lee: A bill to amend an act creating the charter for the City of Leesburg, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 979. By Messrs. Dickey, Funk and Crawford of Chatham: A bill to amend an act creating the charter of the Town of Pooler, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

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

HB 980. By Messrs. Dickey, Punk and Crawford of Chatham:
A bill to create the charter of the Town of Pooler, so as to change the millage rate which may be levied by the mayor and aldermen; and for other purposes.

The report 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 982. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton: A bill to provide that clerks of the Superior Court may use separate index books in certain counties; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 984. By Messrs. Waldrop and Duncan of Carroll:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue for Carroll 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 32, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 985. By Messrs. Waldrop and Duncan of Carroll:
A bill to amend an act creating and adopting a new charter for the Town of Temple, so as to change the name of said town to the City of Temple; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 987. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill establishing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Echols County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

HB 989. By Messrs. M. Smith, Brooks and McClelland of Fulton, Mackay, How ard and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to streets.
The report 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.

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HB 992. By Mr. Conner of Jeff Davis:
A bill to provide the terms of the Superior Court of Jeff Davis 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 32, nays 0.

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

HB 993. By Mr. Fitzgerald of Long:
A bill to prescribe the rate of commission which the tax collector of Long County shall receive; and for other purposes.

The report 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 994. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act placing the compensation of the Sheriff of Glynn County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

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HB 995. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:

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A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Brunswick; and for

other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

HB 1004. By Mr. Horton of Putnam:
A bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Putnam County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1005. By Mr. Horton of Putnam: A bill to change from the fee to the salary system in Putnam County the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Tax Collector, the Tax Receiver and the Ordinary; and for other purposes.
The report 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.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to wit:

SB 189. A bill to amend the "State-Wide Probation Act", so as to provide sub sistence for each member of the State Board of Probation; and for other purposes.

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 215. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to provide that whenever income from an estate or trust is avail able for the benefit of a person whose support is the legal obligation of another and such income is actually used for such person's support, the legal obligation of the other to support such person is reduced to the extent that such income is actually used for such person's support.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

SB 259. By Senator Claxton of the 21st:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, as amended, so as to provide for credit to members for previous service as an employee of the Peace Officers' Annuity for Benefit Fund; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

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

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SB 229. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to provide a method for distributing State funds to the several incorporated municipalities of this State for street purposes and for the purposes of traffic control; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 1.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Senator Conger of the 8th asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting no.

The consent was granted.
SB 243. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd: A bill to amend Code Section 32-1003 relating to procedure for filling vacancies occurring in office of county superintendent of schools in any county, so as to change procedure of filling vacancies; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 17, nays 11.
The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Senator McWhorter of the 50th gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider SB 243.

The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

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HB 742. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Doug las, Bowen of Randolph, Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter, Smith of Grady, Barrett of Cherokee and others:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 40-4, relating to the Budget Bureau, so as to create a new Budget Bureau.

The report of the Committee on Conference was as follows:

Mr. President:

The Conference Committee on HB 742 makes the following report:

The Committee recommends that the House recede from its position on Section 40-404 and that the Senate amendment thereto be adopted.

The Committee recommends that the House recede from its position on Section 40-405 and that the Senate amendment thereto be adopted.

The Committee recommends that the House recede from its position on Section 40-406 and that the Senate amendment thereto be adopted.

The Committee recommends that both the House and Senate recede from their positions on Section 40-407 and that the following Section 40-407 be adopted:

"40-407. Budget Report; limitations. The General Assembly shall not appropriate funds for any given fiscal year which, in aggregate, exceed a sum equal to the amount of unappropriated surplus expected to have accrued in the State Treasury at the begin ning of the fiscal year, together with an amount not greater than the total Treasury receipts from existing revenue sources anticipated to be collected in the fiscal year, less refunds, as estimated in the Budget Report and amendments thereto. Supplementary appropria tions, if any, shall be made in the manner provided in Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph III of the Constitution, but in no event shall a supplementary appropriations Act continue in force and effect beyond the expiration of the General Appropriations Act in effect when such supplementary appropriations act was adopted and approved."

The Committee recommends that both the House and Senate recede from their positions on Section 40-413 and that the following Section 40-413 be adopted:

"40-413. Expenditures to be authorized by Appropriation Acts. All expenditures of the State and of its budget units of monies drawn from the State Treasury shall be made under the authority of Appropriations Acts, which shall be based upon a budget pro vided in this Chapter, and no money shall be drawn from the Treas ury, except by appropriation made by law pursuant to Article III,
Section VII, Paragraph XI of the Constitution of Georgia."

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The Committee recommends that the House recede from its position on Section 40-414 and that the Senate amendment thereto be adopted.

The Committee recommends that both the House and Senate recede from their positions on Section 40-420 and that the following Section 40-420 be adopted:

"40-420. Appropriation lapse. At the end of the first fiscal year of each biennium covered by the General Appropriations Act, unless allotted by the Budget Bureau, the amount of each appropiation provided for in this Chapter, except for the mandatory ap propriations required by the Constitution, remaining unexpended, and which have not been contractually obligated in writing, shall lapse and cease to be available and the State Treasurer shall not pay any unallotted appropriation and shall make the necessary ad justments in his appropriation accounts to charge off the amount of the lapsed appropriations. All appropriated funds, except for the mandatory appropriations required by the Constitution, remaining unexpended and not contractually obligated at the expiration of such General Appropriations Act, shall lapss."

The Committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position and that the Senate amendment adding a new section to said bill, as follows:

"Be it further enacted that Sections 46, 47, 48, 49, and 50 of the General Appropriations Act approved April 5, 1961, be and the same are hereby expressly, specifically, and separately repealed effective June 30, 1962.

"Be it further enacted that the provisions of this amendment shall be incorporated in the caption of said bill."

be deleted.

The Committee recommends that both the House and Senate recede from their positions on Section 12 of said bill and that the following Section 12 be adopted:

"Section 12. Except as provided hereinbefore, the provisions of this act shall become effective at the end of June 30, 1962. It is the intention of the General Assembly that the 1961 General Ap propriations Act will be carried out in accordance with the provi sions contained therein until its expiration date of June 30, 1963." This 7th day of February 1962.
Respectfully submitted,
Pannell of Murray, Chairman, Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter, Knox of the 54th, Jones of the 23rd, Smalley of the 26th.

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Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the report of the Committee on Confer ence be adopted.

On the motion to adopt the report, the ayes were 40, nays 0, and the report of the Committee of Conference was adopted.

The following resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of con sidering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

HR 375. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Doulas, Bowen of Randolph, Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter, Smith of Grady, Barrett of Cherokee and others:
The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
Mr. President:
The Conference Committee on House resolution No. 375-772 makes the following report:
The Committee recommends that the House recede from its position and that the Senate amendment be adopted.
This 7th day of February, 1962. Respectfully submitted, Pannell of Murray, Chairman, Wilkes of Cook, Smith of Grady, Knox of the 54th, Smalley of the 26th, Jones of the 23rd.

Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the report of the Committee of Con ference be adopted.

On the motion to adopt the report, the ayes were 40, nays 0, and the report of the Committee on Conference was adopted.

The following resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of con sidering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

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HR 376. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Doug las, Bowen of Randolph, Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter, Smith of Grady, Barrett of Cherokee and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for appropriation control; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
Mr. President:
The Conference Committee on HR 376-772 makes the following report:
The Committee recommends that both the House and Senate recede from their positions on subsection (b) of Paragraph II in Section 1 of said resolution and that the following subsection (b) be adopted:
"(b) The General Assembly shall not appropriate funds for any given fiscal year which, in aggregate, exceed a sum equal to the amount of unappropriated surplus expected to have accrued in the State Treasury at the beginning of the fiscal year, together with an amount not greater than the total Treasury receipts from existing revenue sources anticipated to be collected in the fiscal year, less refunds, as estimated in the Budget Report and amend ments thereto. Supplementary appropriations, if any, shall be made in the manner provided in Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph III of this Constitution, but in no event shall a supplementary appro priations Act continue in force and effect beyond the expiration of the General Appropriations Act in effect when such supplementary appropriations act was adopted and approved."
The Committee further recommends that the Senate recede from its position on subsection (c) of Paragraph II in Section 1 of said resolu tion and that the following subsection (c) be adopted:
"(c) All appropriated funds, except for the mandatory appro priations required by this Constitution, remaining unexpended and not contractually obligated at the expiration of such General Ap propriations Act, shall lapse."
The Committee further recommends that both the House and Senate recede from their positions on subsection (e) of Paragraph II in Section 1 of said resolution and that the following subsection (e) be adopted:
"(e) The State, State institutions, departments and agencies of the State are hereby prohibited from entering into any contract with any public agency, public corporation or authority pursuant to the provisions of Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I (a), which such contract constitutes security for bonds or other obligations is sued by any such public agency, public corporation or authority and the appropriation or expenditure of any funds for the payment of obligations under any such contract, is likewise prohibited at any

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time when the aggregate annual payments under all such contracts, including the contract or contracts proposed to be entered into, exceeds 15% of the total revenue receipts, less refunds, of the State Treasury in the fiscal year immediately preceding the making and entering into of any such contract; provided, however, this provi sion shall not affect contracts validly entered into prior to its adop tion or which conform to this provision at the time the same are hereafter executed. The execution of any such contract is further prohibited until the General Assembly has specifically provided funds in an Appropriations Act for the payment of at least one year's rental under such contract."

This 7th day of February, 1962. Respectfully submitted, Pannell of Murray, Chairman, Wilkes of Cook, Undercofler of Sumter, Knox of the 54th, Smalley of the 26th, Jones of the 23rd.

Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the report of the Committee of Con ference be adopted.

On the motion to adopt the report, the ayes were 40, nays 0, and the report of the Committee of Conference was adopted.

Senator Griner of the 45th moved that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation and re committed to the Committee on Judiciary:

HB 882. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act," so as to provide for the redefinition of a lienholder; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.
SB 264. By Senator Lambert of the 28th: A bill to add one additional Judge of the Superior Court for the Ocmul-

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gee Judicial Circuit of Georgia, so as to make two judges in said Court; to provide for the election and term of office of said judge, and fix a time at which he shall begin his term of office; and for other purposes.

The report 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 4.

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

SR 98. By Senator Veazey of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for one Senator from each county; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia:
Section 1. Article III, Section II, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the number of Senators and Senatorial Districts, is hereby amended by striking said Paragraph in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph I to read as follows:
"The Senate shall consist of one member from each county in the State, and a Senator from each county shall be elected begin ning with the election in 1964. Until such time, the election for Senators, the number of Senators, and the Senatorial Districts shall remain as constituted prior to the ratification of this amendment."
Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion 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 there on, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as pro vided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 one Senator from each county."

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"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for one Senator from each county."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amend

ment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desir

ing to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote

against ratification.

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If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Asssmbly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his ; proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Clantpn Clary Claxton Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Green

Grinr Harden Harrington Hart Johnson Knox Long Mathsws Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Overby Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Braly Ingram Jackson

Jones Kelly McKenzie of 13th

Persons Smalley

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 8.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds major-

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ity, was adopted.

SR 87. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for four year terms for members of the State Senats; 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 III, Section IV, Paragraphs I and II, as amended by an amendment ratified in the General Election of 1954, and found in Georgia Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 512, is hereby amended by striking said Paragraphs I and II in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof new Paragraphs I and II to read as follows:
"Paragraph I. The members of the House of Representatives shall be elected for two years and shall serve until the time fixed by law for the convening of the General Assembly in the year following the second year of such members' terms of office. The members of the Senate shall be elected for four years and shall serve until the time fixed by law for the convening of the General Assembly in the year following the fourth year of such members' terms of office."
"Paragraph II. The first election for members of the General Assembly under this Constitution shall take place on Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1962, and subsequent elections biennially for the members of the House of Representatives and quadrennially for members of the Senate, on that day, until the day of election is changed by law. In the event this amendment is ratified members of the Senate elected in 1962 shall be elected for terms of four years as provided herein."
Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion 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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for four year terms for members of the State Senate,"

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"Against ratification of an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for four year terms for members of the State Senate."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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
Bell Blalock Braly Clanton
Claxton Conger Dailey
Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner
Green Griner

Harden
Harrington Ingram Jackson Jones
Kelly Knox Lambert
Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th
McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th

McWhorter of 50th
Newton Overby Perry Peterson
Raynor Sanders Seagraves
Staples Veazey Warnell Whisnant
White

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Clary

Persons

Smalley

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 3.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds major ity, was adopted.

SB 260. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act creating position of Emeritus for certain elective State officers to provide for appointment of officers having served specified period of time and having attained a specified age; procedure connected therewith; compensation; effective date; and for other pur poses.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 16, nays 13.

The bill, having failed to received the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Senator Sanders of the 18th gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider SB 260.

SR 88. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for four years staggered terms for members of the State Senate; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Senator Claxton of the 21st moved that SR 88 be postponed to February 8th.

On the motion to postpone, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the motion pre vailed.

SB 249. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Education of the State, so as to provide the Board with authority to create a driver education program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Senator Claxton of the 21st moved that SB 249 be postponed to February 8th.

On the motion to postpone, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the motion pre vailed.

SR 130. By Senators McWhorter of the 34th, McWhorter of the 50th and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to require that the Governor shall select one of two qualified persons from each Congressional District nominated by active members of the school boards in the Congressional District for appointment to the State Board of Education to represent said Congressional District on the State Board of Education; and for other purposes.

Senator Claxton of the 21st moved that SR 130 be tabled. On the motion to table, the ayes were 22, nays 14, and the motion prevailed.

HB 99. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding and McGarity of Henry: A bill to amend an act relating to mileage allowance for State officials and employees, and the furnishing of automobiles by officials and employees, so as to prescribe such mileage allowance; and for other purposes.
The report 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.

Senator McWhorter of the 50th gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider HB 99.

HB 795. By Messrs. Walker and Budd of Lowndes, Johnson of Jenkins, Morris of Tift and Todd of Glascock and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, so as to change the speed restrictions applicable to motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

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Senator Sanders of the 18th offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 795 by striking section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows:

"An act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556), as amended, is hereby amended by renumbering paragraph 3. of Article VI, Section 48, Subsection (b) so that said paragraph as renumbered will be known as paragraph 4.; and by adding new paragraphs to Article VI, Section 48, Subsection (b) to be known as paragraphs 3. and 5. so that when so amended said Subsection (b) shall read as follows:

"(b) Where no special hazards exist that require lower speed for compliance with Subsection (a) of this Section the speed of any vehicle not less than or not in excess of the limits specified in this Section or established as hereinafter authorized shall be lawful, but any speed less than or in excess of the limits specified in this Section or established as hereinafter authorized shall be unlawful.
1. Thirty-five miles per hour in any business or residence district;
2. Sixty miles per hour from one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset. At other times 50 miles per hour.
3. On all highways which comprise a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and having not less than four traffic lanes, the minimum speed shall be 40 miles per hour and the maximum speed shall be 70 miles per hour from one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset. At other times the minimum speed shall be 40 miles per hour and the maximum speed shall be 65 miles per hour.
4. Where the total gross combined weight of trucks or trucktractors and trailers and load in pounds is less than 10,000 pounds the maximum speed shall not exceed 55 miles per hour; where the total gross combined weight of trucks or truck-tractors and trailers and load in pounds is between 10,000 and 16,000 pounds the maxi mum speed shall not exceed 50 miles per hour; where the total gross combined weight of trucks or truck-tractors and trailers and load exceeds 16,000 pounds, the maximum speed shall not exceed 45 miles per hour. This subparagraph shall not apply to busses. Provided that no school bus while transporting school children shall exceed a speed of 40 miles per hour.
5. On all highways which comprise a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, and having not less than four traffic lanes, where the total gross combined weight of trucks or truck-tractors and trailers and load in pounds is less than 10,000 pounds the maximum speed shall not exceed 60 miles per hour; where the total gross combined weight of trucks or truck-tractors and trailers and load in pounds is between 10,000 and 16,000 pounds the maximum speed shall not exceed 55 miles per hour; where the total gross combined weight of trucks or

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truck-tractors and trailers and load exceeds 16,000 pounds, the maximum speed shall not exceed 50 miles per hour. This subparagraph shall not apply to busses. Provided that no school bus while transporting school children shall exceed a speed of 40 miles per hour."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 1.

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

HB 788. By Messrs. Underwood of Montgomery, McCracken of Jefferson, McCutchen of Gilmer and others:
A bill to provide for a blank space on each ballot used in any election held to fill public office; to provide for the voter to insert in the blank space the names of persons as write-in candidates; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

HR 446. By Mr. Thornton of Bibb:
A resolution to amend a resolution creating the Criminal Law Study Committee, approved March 7, 1961, (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 96), so as to clarify provisions relating to service and funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Lambert of the 28th offered the following substitute:

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A RESOLUTION

To amend a resolution creating the Criminal Law Study Committee, approved March 7, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 96), so as to clarify pro visions relating to members, service and funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA that the resolution creating the Criminal Law Study Com mittee, approved March 7, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 96), is hereby amended by striking from the first paragraph after the preamble, the following:

"Said Committee shall consist of fourteen members, as follows: Three members of the Senate, to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;"

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"Said Committee shall consist of sixteen members, as follows: Five members of the Senate, to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, and the two additional members of the Seriate shall be the two Senators who have been meeting and working with the Com mittee by virtue of appointments under the authority of the Presi dent of the Senate."

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said resolution is further amended by striking from the next to the last paragraph thereof the following:

"Provided, further, that the above shall not apply to the mem bers from the General Assembly, and such members shall remain on the Committee only so long as they continue to be members of the General Assembly."

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said resolution is further amended by striking the last paragraph in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:
"The Committee is hereby authorized to appoint subcommittees and adopt such procedures as it feels will best serve the purposes for which it is created. In order to perform its duties more efficiently, the Committee is authorized to employ clerical help and an editorial and research staff and fix the compensation therefor, subject to the approval of the Governor. The Committee is authorized to obtain such materials, supplies and equipment as it deems necessary to accomplish its duties and purposes. All members of the Committee shall receive the compensation, per diem, expenses and allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The legislative members and the member from the Georgia Bar Association shall receive the above from the funds appropriated to or available to the Legislative Branch of the Government. The member from the Superior Court Judges Association, the member

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from the Solicitors General Association, the member from the City Court Judges Association, and the member from the City Court Solicitors Association, city courts having been declared adjuncts of the superior court, shall receive the above from the funds appro priated for the cost of operating the superior courts. In the event any member ceases to be a member of any official group or agency, as provided herein, such member shall receive the above from the funds appropriated to or available to the Legislative Branch of the Government, it previously having been provided herein that the persons originally appointed as members of the Committee shall remain as members of the Committee until the completion of its work. All funds, except as provided hereinabove, which are neces sary to effectuate the purposes of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the Legislative Branch of the Government and from any other available funds."

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.
The following resolution of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

SR 102 By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A resolution to create a committee to investigate the feasibility of creating a Georgia Housing Administration; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

The committee on Rules moves to amend SR 102 by striking the Resolve Clause of said Resolution in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that a Committee composed of twelve (12) members is hereby created, the membership of which shall be consti tuted as follows:
3 members of the Senate to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;
5 members of the House to be appointed by the Speaker;
4 members to be appointed by the Governor, 1 each from persons engaged in construction of housing, financing of housing con struction, suppliers of building materials and mortgage bankers.

"Said committee shall immediately convene, investigate the feasibility of creating a Georgia Housing Administration and report back to the 1963 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Georgia:
1. The feasibility of the creation of such an agency;
2. If feasible, such legislation as to be necessary and desirable to implement the same.

"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the committee created by this resolution shall have fifteen (15) days each member for carrying out the purposes of this resolution and the members of the committee shall receive the compensation, per diem, expenses and allowances authorized for members of interim legislative committees. The funds necessary to carry out the pur poses of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated to or available to the Legislative Branch of Government.

"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said committee shall make its report on or before January 15, 1963 and said committee shall stand abolished as of that date."

Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ment to SR 102.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

The following resolution of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SR 105. By Senator Jackson of the 24th:
A resolution designed to institute a method of instruction for youth of Georgia in the dogmas and tenets of Americanism and to develop in-

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telligent and aggressive opposition to Communism and teach loyalty to our American political and economic system.

The House amendment was as follows:

Mr. Twitty of Mitchell moved to amend the last section of SR 105 in line 1 by striking the words "Clerk of the House of Representatives" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Secretary of the Senate".

Senator Jackson of the 24th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SR 105.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

HB 243. By Messrs. Smith of Grady, Rowland of Johnson, McCracken of Jeffer son, Steis of Harris and Underwood of Montgomery:
A bill to amend an act relating to the requirements for admission to the practice of law of attorneys from other states, so as to require that all attorneys desiring to practice law in this State, with certain exceptions, must satisfactorily pass an examination; and for other purposes.

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

On passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

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

HB 442. By Messrs. Lanier of Candler, Conner of Jeff Davis, Matthews of Colquitt and Newton of Colquitt:
A bill to authorize the organization of Tobacco Boards of Trade and to provide their membership powers, duties and authority; and for other purposes.

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

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

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

HB 624. By Mr. Moss of Calhoun:
A bill to define the terms "agricultural products", "agricultural com modities", and "farm products"; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 624 by striking Section 1 in its entirety and in lieu thereof inserting the following:
SECTION I
"Except as otherwise specifically defined by law, the terms "agricultural products," "agricultural commodities" and "farm products" as used in the laws of this State shall include livestock and livestock products; poultry and poultry products; milk and dairy products; field grown horticultural products; ornamental horticultural products; floricultural products and turf grasses; the products of fields and orchards, and the products of the farms and and forests of this State in their natural and unprocessed form."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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

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

HB 830. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A bill to amend an act concerning notaries public who are stockholders, directors or employees of banks or other corporations, so as to clarify certain provisions of said act; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

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

HB 837. By Messrs. Hull, Fleming and Fuqua of Richmond and Barrett of Cherokee:
A bill to amend the Banking Law of Georgia, so as to provide that in no event shall any such bank hold shares in small business investment companies in an amount aggregating more than two per cent of its capital and unimpaired surplus; and for other purposes.

The report 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 773. By Mr. Thornton of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to natural guardians and the appoint ment of another guardian in the event the natural guardian fails or refuses to give bond or surety, so as to provide that the father, if alive, unless otherwise provided, is a natural guardian; and for other purposes.

The report 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 839. By Messrs. Fuqua and Hull of Richmond, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton, Jones of Worth and others: A bill to regulate corporations and other persons doing business as

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building association, savings and loan associations, building and loan associations, or on the building society plan, which corporations and other persons are not Federal Savings and Loan Associations and are not chartered pursuant to the Building and Loan 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 33, nays 0.

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

SR 138. By Senator Dailey of the llth: A resolution relating to the Penal and Correctional Affairs Committee; 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 29, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
SR 116. By Senators White of the 39th, Mathews of the 48th, Harden of the 27th and Dailey of the llth: A resolution creating a committee relative to defense and veterans affairs; and for other purposes.

Senator Blalock of the 36th offered the following amendment:
Amend SR 116 by striking from the third paragraph of said resolu tion, the word "seven" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "five"; and by striking the words, "The committee shall be authorized to receive the above for a total number of days not to exceed 105 days", and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"The committee shall be authorized to receive the above for a

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total number of days not to exceed 15 days for each member of interim committee."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 3, 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 29, nays 0.

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

SR 139. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution creating a committee to study matters relating to highways; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment:
Amend SR 139 by adding after the words "a committee to be com posed of three members of the Senate", the words "to be appointed by the President of the Senate".
By striking the words "The members shall receive the compensation, per diem, expenses, and allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees,", and inserting in lieu thereof the following, "The members shall receive the compensation, per diem, ex penses, and allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees, but shall not receive the same for more than thirty (30) days."

The amendment was adopted.

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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

HB 823. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Hill of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act known as "The Soil Conservation Districts Law", so as to change the name 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 32, nays 0.

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

HB 736. By Messrs. Cox of Clarke, Smith of Grady and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act known as the "University System Building Authority Act", so as to authorize an extension of the date of maturity for Student Housing Revenue Bonds; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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

Senator Staples of the 37th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, February 8, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading was offered by Reverend H. Dan Rice, pastor Calvary Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.

Prayer was offered by Reverend Carroll Tinsley, Waresboro Methodist Charge, Waresboro, Georgia.

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

Senator McWhorter of the 50th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in passing the following bill of the House:

HB 99. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding and McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act relating to mileage allowance for State officials and employees, and the furnishing of automobiles by officials and employees, so as to prescribe such mileage allowance; and for other purposes.

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the motion pre vailed.

Senator Sanders of the 18th moved that the Senate reconsider its action on the following bill of the Senate:

SB 260. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act creating position of Emeritus for certain elective State officers to provide for appointment of officers having served specified period of time and having attained a specified date; procedure connected therewith; compensation; effective dates; and for other purposes.

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 25, nays 8, and the motion pre vailed.

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Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.

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

Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and consideration of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to-wit:
HR 535. By Mr. Lokey of McDuffie: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Thomson and McDuffie County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 533. By Mr. Johnson of Jenkins: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Jenkins County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 532. By Mr. Andrews of Stephens: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Stephens County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

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HR 565. By Mr. Clark of Catoosa:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for sewage districts for the County of Catoosa; and for other purposes.

HR 542. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to permit the governing authorities of the County of Bibb and the City of Macon to make certain appropriations through the Macon-Bibb County Indus trial Authority so as to encourage the location of industrial facilities; and for other purposes.

HR 550. By Messrs. Moore and Adams of Polk:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Cedartown Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 423. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Cartersville Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 559. By Mr. White of Mclntosh:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to grant the governing authority of the City of Darien the authority to close streets, roads, alleys and sidewalks in said City; and for other purposes.

HR 540. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Coffee County Recreational Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 537. By Messrs. Pickard, Wickham and Dicus of Muscogee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Muscogee County to issue certain revenue anticipation obliga tions known as revenue bonds; and for other purposes.
HR 543. By Messrs. Phillips, Thornton and Taylor of Bibb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the governing authority of Bibb County with the authority to provide for the construction and maintenance of streets and related installations, both within and without the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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HE 530. By Mr. Wells of Oconee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Oconee County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 541. By Messrs. Crawford and Funk of Chatham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for 15 members of the Savannah District Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 531. By Mr. Purcell of Franklin:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Franklin County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 970. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act regulating public instruction in Glynn County, so as to provide for education beyond High School level; and for other purposes.

HB 1056. By Messrs. Henderson of Atkinson, Knight of Berrien and Lee of Clinch:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the fee system existing in the Superior Court of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation paid to the Solicitor General; and for other purposes.

HB 983. By Mr. Phillips of Columbia:
A bill to create and incorporate the City of Martinez, in the County of Columbia, and to grant that a charter to that municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.

HB 1057. By Mr. Jones of Liberty:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Hinesville, so as to empower the City of Hinesville, through its governing body, to grant franchises, licenses, easements and rights of way in the public streets, etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 1025. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill creating the Albany-Dougherty Payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes.

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HB 1055. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Rockdale; and for other purposes.

HB 1083. By Messrs. Story and Morgan of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville; and for other purposes.

HB 1075. By Mr. Knight of Berrien: A bill to amend an act providing for the holding of four terms each year of Berrien Superior Court, so as to provide for a change in the date of holding certain terms of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.
HB 1021. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding: A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Paulding County; and for other purposes.

HB 1019. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue for Paulding County; and for other purposes.

HB 1073. By Mr. Deen of Bacon:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Alma; and for other purposes.

HB 1072. By Mr. Dickey of Chatham:
A bill to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Chatham County; and for other purposes.

HB 1070. By Messrs. Bozeman and Keyton of Thomas:
A bill to amend an act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Thomasville; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Conference Committee report on the following bill and resolutions of the House to-wit:

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HB 742. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer and others:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 40-4, relating to the Budget Bureau, so as to create a new Budget Bureau; and for other purposes.

HR 375. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Douglas, and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relating to meetings of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

HR 376. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McCutchen of Gilmer, Fowler of Douglas, and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for appropriation control; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House to-wit:
HB 812. By Messrs. Caldwell of Upson, Brooks of Fulton and Twitty of Mitchell: A bill to increase the salaries of Superior Court Judges; and for other purposes.
HB 895. By Mr. Barber of Jackson: A bill to create and establish a Board of Physical Therapy and to pro vide and specify all details germane and pertinent to the composition administration and operation of same; and for other purposes.

HB 863. By Messrs. Bowen of Toombs, Kirkland of Tattnall and others: A bill to amend an act revising the State Game and Fish Laws, so as to place limitations upon the use of baskets for the taking of rough fish, and for other purposes.
HB 1066. By Messrs. Fuqua of Richmond, Melton of Spalding, and others: A bill to amend an act known as the "State Office Building Authority Act," so as to change the definition of the word "project"; and for other purposes.
HR 551. By Messrs. Fuqua of Richmond, Melton of Spalding and Stuckey of Dodge: A resolution creating a Committee relative to the construction of a new Governor's Mansion; and for other purposes.

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HB 1011. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Twitty of Mitchell and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Minimum Foundation Program of Education, relating to determination of the amount of funds needed by a local unit to pay teachers' salaries; and for other purposes.

HB 1034. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to amend an act relating to the authority of county boards of education over school property and facilities so as to provide that county boards may transfer school sites located in municipalities under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HR 499. By Mr. Parker of Ware:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the payment of grants to counties under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

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

SB 281. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Roswell, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 282. By Senators Bell of the 10th, Dykes of the 14th, and others:
A bill to amend an Act revising laws relating to the State Board of Corrections, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs.

SR 148. By Senator Whisnant of the 25th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Education and the Board of Health of Harris County to use funds for a program of tax equalization and reappraisal; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 149. By Senators McWhorter of the 34th, and Brown of the 52nd: Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to provide

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that it shall be the duty of the General Assembly to reapportion the Senate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SR 150. By Senators Ayers of the 31st, Harrington of the 20th, and others: Creating a Committee to study the Health Code; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 151. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Miller of the 40th, and others:
To create an interim committee to study water pollution; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 152. By Senators Miller of the 40th, Dykes of the 14th, and others:
Creating a committee to study matters relating to private educational institutions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 863. By Messrs. Bowen of Toombs, Kirkland of Tattnall, Fowler of Treutlen, Arnsdorff of Effingham, Newton of Colquitt and Underwood of Mont gomery :
A bill to amend an act revising the State Game and Fish Laws, so as to place limitations upon the use of baskets for the taking of rough fish; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 895. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to create and establish a Board of Physical Therapy, and to pro vide and specify all details germane and pertinent to the composition, administration and operation of same; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

HB 970. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act regulating public instruction in Glynn County, so as to provide for education beyond the high school level; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 983. By Mr. Phillips of Columbia:
A bill to create and incorporate the City of Martinez, in the County of Columbia, and to grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1011. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Twitty of Mitchell, Smith of Emanuel, Cox of Clarke and Morgan of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act creating the Minimum Foundation Program of Education, relating to determination of the amount of funds needed by a local unit to pay teachers' salaries; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

HB 1021. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Paulding County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1025. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill creating the Albany-Dougherty Payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1034. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to amend an act relating to the authority of county boards of education over school property and facilities so as to provide that county boards may transfer school sites located in municipalities under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

HB 1055. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Rockdale; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1056. By Messrs. Henderson of Atkinson, Knight of Berrien, Lee of Clinch and others:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the fee system existing in the Superior Court of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation paid to the Solicitor General; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1057. By Mr. Jones of Liberty:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Hinesville, so as to empower the City of Hinesville, through its governing body, to grant franchises, licenses, easements and rights of way in the public streets, etc.; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1066. By Messrs. Fuqua of Richmond, Melton of Spalding and Stuckey of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Office Building Authority Act", so as to change the definition of the word "project"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committtee on Government Operations.

HB 1070. By Messrs. Bozeman and Keyton of Thomas:
A bill to amend an act establishing a syetem of public schools in the City of Thomasville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1072. By Mr. Dickey of Chatham:
A bill to provide for the establishment of fire protective districts in Chatham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1073. By Mr. Deen of Bacon:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Alma; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1075. By Mr. Knight of Berrien:
A bill to amend an act providing for the holding of four terms each year of Berrien Superior Court, so as to provide for a change in the date of holding certain terms of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1083. By Messrs. Storey and Morgan of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HE 423. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Cartersville Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 499. By Mr. Parker of Ware:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the General Assembly to provide for the payment of grants to counties under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 530. By Mr. Wells of Oconee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Oconee County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 531. By Mr. Purcell of Franklin:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Franklin County Industrial Building Authority; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 532. By Mr. Andrews of Stephens:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Stephens County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 533. By Mr. Johnson of Jenkins:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Jenkins County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 535. By Mr. Lokey of McDuffie:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Thomson and McDuffie County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HR 537. By Messrs. Pickard, Wickham and Dicus of Muscogee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize Muscogee County to issue certain revenue anticipation obliga tions known as revenue bonds; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 540. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Coffee County Recreational Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 541. By Messrs. Crawford and Funk of Chatham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for 15 members of the Savannah District Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 542. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to per mit the governing authorities of the County of Bibb and the City of Macon to make certain appropriations through the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority so as to encourage the location of industrial facili ties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 543. By Messrs. Phillips, Thornton and Taylor of Bibb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the General Assembly to empower the governing authority of Bibb County with the authority to provide for the construction and maintenance of streets and related installations, both within and without
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 550. By Messrs. Moore and Adams of Polk:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Cedartown Development Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 551. By Messrs. Fuqua of Richmond, Melton of Spalding and Stuckey of Dodge:
A resolution creating a committee relative to the construction of a new Governor's Mansion; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HR 559. By Mr. White of Mclntosh:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to grant the governing authority of the City of Darien the authority to close streets, roads, alleys and sidewalks in said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 565. By Mr. Clark of Catoosa:
A resolution proposing an amsndment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for sewage districts for the County of Catoosa; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

The following bills and resolutions ware read the second time:

SB 273. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act approved Sept. 16, 1891, entitled "An Act to incorporate the City of Hapeville, Georgia, so as to extend the city limits of City; to give city jurisdiction beyond corporate limits for police, sanitary; and for other purposes.

SB 274. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act to incorporate the City of Hape ville, Georgia, so as to extend the city limits, give city jurisdiction beyond the corporate limits for police, sanitary; and for other purposes.

SB 275. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act authorizing emeritus offices for department heads in counties having population of more than 500,000 persons, and for other purposes.

SB 276. By Senator Gardner of the 47th: A bill creating a small claims court in certain counties in this State, so as to provide for one or more bailiffs of and for said small claims courts; and for other purposes.
SB 277. By Senator Johnson of the 46th: A bill to amend an act effecting a complete revision of the laws of this State relating to the qualification and registration of voters, so as to provide for a registration fee; and for other purposes.

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SB 280. By Senator McWhorter of the 50th:
A bill to repeal an Act to establish the City Court of Lexington, in and for the County of Oglethorpe; and for other purposes.

SB 278. By Senator Johnson of the 46th:

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A bill to prohibit picketing, demonstrating, or other riotous conduct on, around, or adjacent to State property, to provide procedures connected with the same; and for other purposes.

SB 279. By Senator White of the 39th:
A bill to amend an act placing the coroner of Douglas County on a salary in lieu of fees, and for other purposes.

SR 146. By Senator McWhorter of the 34th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Oglethorpe Development Authority; and for other purposes.

SR 147. By Senator Perry of the 49th and Senator Warnell of the 2nd:
Requesting the Georgia Congressional Delegation to seek to have enacted Federal Legislation authorizing payment of funds to counties in which military installations are located; and for other purposes.

HB 712. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin:
A bill to provide that school bus drivers in the public schools of this State shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed school month of service; and for other purposes.

HB 730. By Messrs. Sangster of Dooly, Underwood of Taylor, Paris of Barrow, Harrell of Fayette and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to provide for disability retirement for members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety and officers and agents of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

HB 763. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to make provisions for the coverage of certain officers and employees of political subdivisions of the State under the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Provisions; and for other purposes.

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HB 784. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris and Hale of Dade:
A bill to amend the General Appropriations Act, so as to change the appropriation to the Department of Revenue, by adding thereto an appropriation for the creation of a capital fund from which loans to counties may be made to defray the cost of ad valorem tax equalization programs; and for other purposes.

HB 785. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A bill to provide the method of confinement of minors; and for other purposes.

HB 836. By Mr. Fuqua of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to credit unions, so as to provide that members of the Board of Directors may serve on the Credit Committee; and for other purposes.

HB 853. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to provide for the support of existing independent school systems by municipal corporations authorized to maintain same by the Consti tution of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 910. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Story of Gwinnett, Smith of Habersham, Greene of Bartow, Moore of Polk and others:
A bill establishing a retirement system for the teachers in the State Public Schools and other State supported schools, so as to eliminate the requirements for maintaining an annuity reserve fund and pension reserve funds; and for other purposes.

HB 917. By Mr. Taylor of Bibb:
A bill making it unlawful for any carrier or shipper of property or any person or association of persons to pay or agree to pay for the benefit of a labor organization certain charges; and for other purposes.

HB 956. By Mr. McCutchen of Gilmer:
A bill to amend an act concerning the definition of beneficiary or bene ficiaries; to include trusts in connection with the provisions and powers of said act; and for other purposes.

HB 998. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Manchester; to fix the cor porate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

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HB 1006. By Mr. Lovett of Laurens:
A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the County of Laur ens; and for other purposes.

HB 1007. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Americus; and for other purposes.

HB 1010. By Mr. Wells of Oconee:
A bill to amend an act reincorporating the Town of Watkinsville; and for other purposes.

HB 1012. By Messrs. Moore and Adams of Polk:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for the County of Polk, so as to increase the number of Commissioners and establish Districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1013. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Eastman; to define the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1014. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act to provide for four terms of the Superior Court of Dodge County; and for other purposes.

HB 1015. By Mr. Culpepper of Talbot:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Tal bot County; and for other purposes.

HB 1016. By Mr. Lewis of Wilkinson:
A bill to amend an act creating the Charter of the City of Gordon, so as to extend the city limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1024. By Mr. Boggs of Madison:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Ha, in Madison County; and for other purposes.

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HB 1026. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1027. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Albany; and for other purposes.

HB 1028. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court and the Ordinary of Dougherty on a salary basis; and for other pur poses.

HB 1029. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to change the limit of ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.

HB 1030. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin, by enlarging the present city boundaries and the corporate limits by the annexation of certain described property; and for other purposes.

HB 1031. By Messrs. Melton and Bolton of Spalding:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensation of the coroner of Spalding County; and for other purposes.

HB 1032. By Mr. Lokey of McDuffie:
A bill to create the Thomson and McDuffie County Industrial Develop ment Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1033. By Mr. Doster of Wilcox:
A bill to grant a new charter to the City of Rochelle; and for other purposes.

HB 1036. By Messrs. Dicus, Wickham and Pickard of Muscogee:
A bill to provide for the examination of master and journeyman plumb ers and steamfitters carrying on said vocation in certain counties; and for other purposes.

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HB 1041. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon, so as to confirm the action of the mayor and council in closing a portion of the Alley in Square 77 in the old City of Macon; and for other pur poses.

HB 1042. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

HB 1043. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Recorders Court of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

HB 1044. By Messrs. Thornton, Taylor and Phillips of Bibb:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 1045. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon, relating to insurance for employees of the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
HB 1046. By Messrs. Thornton, Taylor and Phillips of Bibb: A bill to amend an act re-enacting the charter of the City of Macon, so as to change the date for Macon tax returns; and for other purposes.
HB 1047. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb: A bill to amend an act re-enacting the charter of the City of Macon, relating to polling places; and for other purposes.
HB 1048. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb: A bill to amend an act to establish a county Board of Commissioners for the County of Bibb; and for other purposes.
HB 1049. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb: A bill to create a public body corporate and politic, as an instrumen tality of the County of Bibb and the City of Macon, and to be known as the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority; and for other purposes.

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HR 363. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and M. Smith of Fulton:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the issuance of Revenue Anticipation Certificates; and for other purposes.

HR 364. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and M. Smith of Fulton:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to au thorize any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State to issue and to sell revenue bonds; and for other purposes.

Mr. Staples of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 154. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 535. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 882. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 928. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Staples of 37th District, Chairman.

Mr. Jones of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the follow ing resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HR 343. Do Pass. HR 286. Do Pass. HR 354. Do Pass. HR 229. Do Pass. HR 42. Do Pass. HR 175. Do Pass.

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HR 330. Do Pass. HR 361. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Jones of 23rd District, Chairman.

Mr. Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommen dations :
SB 269. Do Pass. SB 272. Do Pass. HB 458. Do Pass. HB 954. Do Pass. HB 960. Do Pass. HB 962. Do Pass. HB 968. Do Pass. HB 976. Do Pass. HB 981. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Brown of 52nd District, Chairman.

Senator Waters of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SB 229. SB 234.

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Respectfully submitted, Waters of 41st District, Chairman.

Mr. Jackson of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

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

SB 209. Do Not Pass.

HB 787. Do Pass.

HB 917. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Jackson of 24th District,

Chairman.

Mr. Claxton of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Government Operations 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 217. Do Pass, as Amended.
SB 220. Do Pass, as Amended. Respectfully submitted,
Claxton of 21st District,
Chairman.

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Mr. Blalock of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, ubmitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Highways 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 recommendations:

SB 266. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Blalock of 36th District, Chairman.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 142. Do Pass.
SR 144. Do Pass.
HR 483. Do Pass, as Amended.

HR 486. Do Pass. HR 490. Do Pass. HR 491. Do Pass. HR 502. Do Pass. HR 504. Do Pass. HR 507. Do Pass. HR 508. Do Pass. HR 510. Do Pass. HR 512. Do Pass. HR 513. Do Pass. HR 515. Do Pass. HR 517. Do Pass. HR 528. Do Pass. HR 536. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

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The following local uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 269. By Senator Waters of the 41st:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Pannin County, as amended, so as to change the compen sation of said Commissioner and to change the compensation of the Clerk of said Commissioner; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

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

SB 272. By Senator Perry of the 49th:
A bill to amend an act to fix the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Evans County, so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of said court; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 954. By Mr. Hale of Dade: A bill to amend an act abolishing the office of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Dade County and creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Dade 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.

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

HB 960. By Mr. King of Chattahoochee:
A bill to provide for retirement of certain employees of Chattahoochee 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 962. By Messrs. Caldwell and Echols of Upson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston, so as to provide for the election of six members of the Council of the City of Thomaston; and for other purposes.

The report 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 968. By Messrs. Caldwell and Echols of Upson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston so as to change and extend the present corporate limits and to describe new territory to become a part of the City of Thomaston; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

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

HB 976. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to amend an act creating the Town of Avera; and for other pur poses.

The report 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 981. By Mr. Wilkes of Cook:
A bill to amend an act consolidating all of the laws chartering the City of Adel, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HE 506. By Mr. Hall of Lee:
A resolution directing the State Librarian to furnish certain law books to the Ordinary of Lee 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.

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The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 271. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Miller of the 40th and others:
A bill to amend the "Georgia Water Quality Control Act", so as to give certain powers to the Director of the State Game and Fish Commission; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 268. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Miller of the 40th and others: A bill to amend the "Georgia Water Quality Control Act", so as to give certain powers to the Director of the State Game and Fish Commission; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SR 144. By Senators Ingram of the 42nd and Perry of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters of the State of Georgia an amend ment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, as amended, relating to authority of each county, municipality, political subdivision, or county board of education to make temporary loans and enter into contracts or obligations for cur rent expenses, so as to authorize each such county, municipality, political subdivision or county board of education to make loans or enter into contracts for a period not to exceed four (4) years for the purchase of

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road construction and maintenance machines, including trucks, and school transportation equipment; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection by the qualified voters of this state; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. That the General Assembly of Georgia proposes to the qualified voters of Georgia that Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia, as amended, be further amended by add ing at the end thereof additional provisions to read as follows:

"Notwithstanding however the foregoing provisions of this par agraph, each such county, municipality, political subdivision or county board of education, as the case may be, shall have authority to make loans or enter into contracts not to exceed four (4) years for the purchase of road construction and maintenance machines, including trucks, and transportation equipment necessary for the transportation of children in the public schools of such county, mu nicipality or political subdivision. Such loans or contracts as may be made or entered into pursuant to this provision shall be deemed to be made or entered into for current expense purposes within the meaning of this paragraph, and only that amount of money to be paid on such loan or contract obligation by the terms thereof within any calendar year period shall be considered in determining whether the aggregate amount of all loans, contracts or other obligations of such county, municipality, political subdivision or county board of education payable within such calendar year period exceed the gross income or anticipated revenue limitations prescribed by this paragraph. Allotments of State funds for school purposes shall be considered a part of total anticipated revenue for purposes of this paragraph of this Constitution."
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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 each county, municipality, political subdivision or county board of education as the case may be to make loans or enter into contracts for a period not to exceed four (4) years for the purchase of road construction and maintenance machines, including trucks, and school transportation equipment.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to

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authorize each county, municipality, political subdivision or county board of education as the case may be to take loans or enter into contracts for a period not to exceed four (4) years for the purchase of road construction and maintenance machines, including trucks, and school transportation equipment."

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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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:

Bell Blalock Braly Clanton Claxton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Griner

Harden Hart Ingram Jones Kelly Knox Long Mathews McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby Owens

Perry Peterson Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staphs Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant Whita

By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.

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SB 266. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways," as amended, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to enter, go upon or cross certain highways, except at certain designated points; and for other purposes.

The report 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 249. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Education of the State, so as to provide the Board with authority to create a driver education program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 2.

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

HB 875. By Messrs. Smith of Grady, Fowler of Douglas, Moate of Hancock, Busbee of Dougherty, Undercofler of Sumter and many others:
A bill to amend the Motor Carrier Act to provide that "Motor Carrier" shall not include vehicles transporting fresh vegetables; and for other purposes.

Senator Johnson of the 46th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 875 to include flue cured tobacco in Section I.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 37, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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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 774. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell: A bill to establish a State Commission on Aging; and for other purposes.

The report 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 3.

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

SB 234. By Senator Miller of the 40th:
A bill to amend Code Section 32-1004, relating to the qualifications of county school superintendents, so as to change such qualifications; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Educational Matters offered the following substitute:
AN ACT
To amend Code Section 32-1004, relating to the qualifications of county school superintendents, so as to change such qualifications; to provide that this act shall not apply to any person holding the office of county superintendent of schools at the time of the effective date of the act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 32-1004, relating to the qualifications of county school superintendents, is hereby amended by striking said Section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 32-1004, to read as follows:

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"32-1004. Before any person shall be qualified or eligible to hold office of the county superintendent of schools, he shall have earned and hold a four year degree from an accredited college, and, shall be a person of good moral character, never convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude. Before being eligible to qualify for election, candidates for the position of county superintendent of schools must file with the State Board of Education, a certificate under oath, showing qualification hereunder."

Section 2. The provisions of this act shall not disqualify any person who is now holding or has held this office from being eligible for election or re-election.

Section 3. If any part of this act shall be declared uncon stitutional, the remaining parts, portions and sections shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

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

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

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

HB 99. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding and McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act relating to mileage allowance for State officials and employees, and the furnishing of automobiles by officials and employees, so as to prescribe such mileage allowance; and for other purposes.

Senator McWhorter of the 50th offered the following substitute: A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED An act to amend Code Sections 40-2002 and 40-2003, relating to

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mileage allowance for State officials and employees, and the furnishing of automobiles by officials and employees, as amended, particularly by an act approved February 9, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 79), so as to prescribe such mileage allowance and the procedure connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Code Section 40-2002, relating to mileage allowances for State officials and employees, as amended, particularly by an act approved February 9, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 79), is hereby amended by striking said Section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 40-2002 to read as follows:

"40-2002. The officers, officials and employees of the various
departments, institutions, boards, bureaus, and agencies of the State shall be paid 8 cents per mile as traveling expense when traveling in the service of the State or any agency thereof by automobile, except as provided otherwise in the General Appropriations Act."

Section 2. Code Section 40-2003, relating to the furnishing of auto mobiles by officials and employees, as amended, particularly by an act approved February 9, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 79), is hereby amended by striking said Section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 40-2003 to read as follows:

"40-2003. All officers, officials, or employees of the Stats and of the various departments, institutions, boards, bureaus, and agen cies of the State, required to travel by automobile in the performance of their official duties, shall themselves furnish such automobiles as may be necessary for their official use, and shall receive, for the use of such automobile and as expense of operating the same, such mileage allowance as is prescribed by law. The heads of the various departments, institutions, boards, bureaus and agencies of the State shall be charged with the duty of the enforcement of this law; and they shall devise such forms and procedures for use within their departments, institutions, boards, bureaus and agencies as are necessary for the purpose of carrying into effect the intent of this law.
"Where passenger or other vehicles may be donated to units of the University System for the more effective performance of their research or other duties, such unit is hereby authorized to take title and/or possession to such vehicles and to pay such costs as are reasonable and necessary for their maintenance, protection and operation."
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

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

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

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

HR 384. By Messrs. Lee of Clinch, Raulerson of Echols, Newton of Colquitt, Rowland of Johnson, Hodges of Ware and many others:
A resolution to propose opening to the public the perimeter road around the Okefenokee Swamp and the sealed dam at the mouth of the Suwanee River; 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 941. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Underwood of Montgomery:
A bill to amend an act relating to the duties of Supervisor of Purchases, so as to remove requirement that the Supervisor of Purchases do procure fidelity bonds covering State employees; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 769. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson: A bill to amend an act pertaining to the sale of county owned property; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 906. By Messrs. Mixon of Irwin, Waldrop of Carroll, Farmer of Heard, Henderson of Atkinson and Parker of Appling:
A bill to amend an act relating to the licensing and bonding of dealers in agricultural products so as to include eggs, within the definition of agricultural products; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HE 42. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton:
A resolution to compensate Mrs. Mary L. Scogin (State Highway Department); 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

Bell

Blalock

Braly

Brown

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Clanton

Claxton DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Grayson Green Griner Harrington Hart Ingram

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Johnson Jones Kelly
Knox Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th

McWhorter of 50th Overby Owens
Perry Persons Peterson Raynor Sanders

Seagraves Smalley Staples
Veazey Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HR 175. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Green and Crowe of Bartow:

A resolution to compensate H. S. Mahan, Jr.; 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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton DeLoach Dews
Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Hart Ingram Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Peterson Raynor Sanders
Seagraves Smalley Staples
Veazey Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HR 229. By Mr. Underwood of Taylor: A resolution to compensate Lester B. Fallin; 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:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Hart Ingram Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Peterson Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HR 286. By Messrs. Duncan of Carroll and Waldrop of Carroll:
A resolution to compensate Albert G. Alien for damages to his automo bile received in a collision with a State Highway Department truck; and for other purposes.

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

The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Hart Ingram Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Peterson Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HR 330. By Mr. Knight of Berrien: A resolution to compensate Ralph Mathis; 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:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton

DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Hart Ingram Johnson Jones Kelly

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Knox

Owens

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Mathews

Perry

'

Miller

Persons

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McKenzie of 12th

Peterson

McKenzie of 13th

Raynor

McWhorter of 50th

Sanders

Overby

Seagraves

Smalley Staples Veazey Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HR 343. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes: A resolution to compensate Carl S. Hopkins; 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:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Hart Ingram Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th
Overby

Owens Perry Persons Peterson Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HR 354. By Mr. Ware of Troup: A resolution to compensate Mr. M. A. Teal; 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:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Il-rt Ingram Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Mathews Mill-r McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Peterson Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HR 361. By Mr. Smith of Emanuel:
A resolution to compensate Derst Baking Company; and for other purposes.

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

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The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton DeLoach Dews Dykes Pitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Hart Ingram Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Peterson Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Veazey Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HB 782. By Mr. Bolton of Spalding: A bill to amend an act relating to a non-resident testator's estate, so as to provide that non-residents within the second degree of consanquinity may administer the estate of a resident testator; and for other purposes.
The report 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.
HB 629. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding: A bill to amend an act relating to the relief of disabilities, so as to provide that the notice of application to remove disabilities shall be published once a week for four weeks within a sixty day period pre ceding the term of court at which the marital disabilities are removed; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

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

HB 787. By Mr. Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to provide an appropriation of the Employment Security Law of additional funds which are otherwise available to the Department of Labor, for the purpose of providing suitable offices for the use by the Employment Security Agency; and for other purposes.

The report 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.
SR 142. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to abolish Justice Courts and the offices of Justices of the Peace and Notary Public ex-officio Justices of the Peace in Laurens County, and to stablish a new Court in lieu thereof; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VI, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking the words "County of Glynn" and in serting in lieu thereof the words "Counties of Glynn and Laurens", so that when so amended said Paragraph shall read as follows:
"Paragraph I. Number and Term of Office. There shall be in each militia district one justice of the peace, whose official term, except when elected to fill an unexpired term, shall be for four years: Provided, however, that the General Assembly may,

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in its discretion, abolish justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace in any city of this State having a population of over twenty thousand, and establish in lieu thereof such court or courts or system of courts as the General Assembly may, in its discretion, deem neces sary, conferring upon such new court or courts or system of courts, when so established, the jurisdiction as to subject matter now exercised by justice courts and by justices of the peace and notaries public ex-offico justices of the peace, together with such additional jurisdiction, either as to amount or subject matter as may be pro vided by law, whereof some other court has not exclusive jurisdic tion under this Constitution; together with such provision as to rules and procedure in such courts, and as to new trials and the correction of errors in and by said courts, and with such further provision for the correction of errors by the Superior Court, or Courts of Appeals, or the Supreme Court, as the General Assembly may, from time to time, in its discretion, provide or authorize. Any court so established shall not be subject to the rules of uniformity laid down in Paragraph I of Section IX of Article VI of the Con stitution of Georgia: Provided, however, that the General Assembly may, in its discretion, abolish justice courts and the offices of Justices of the Peace and notary public ex-officio justice of the peace in any county in this State having within its borders a city having a population of over twenty thousand, and as well in the Counties of Glynn and Laurens, and establish in lieu thereof such court or courts or system of courts as the General Assembly may, in its discretion, deem necessary; or conferring upon existing courts, by extension of their jurisdiction as to subject matter now exercised by justice courts and by justices of the peace and notaries public ex-officio justices of the peace; together with such additional jurisdiction, either as to amount or to subject matter, as may be provided by law, whereof some other court has not exclusive juris diction under this Constitution; together also with such provisions as to rules and procedure in such courts and as to new trials and the correction of errors in and by said courts, and with such fur ther provision for the correction of errors by the Superior Court or the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court as the General Assembly may, from time to time, in its discretion, provide or authorize. The civil court of Fulton County shall have jurisdiction in Fulton County and outside the city limits of Atlanta either concurrently with, or supplemental to, or in lieu of justice courts, as may be now or hereafter provided by law. Any court so estab lished shall not be subject to the rules of uniformity laid down in Paragraph I of Section IX of Article VI of the Constitution of Georgia."
Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Consti tution 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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to abolish Justice Courts and the offices of Justices of the Peace and Notary Public ex-officio Jus tices of the Peace in Laurens County, and to establish a new Court in lieu thereof.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to abolish Justice Courts and the offices of Justices of the Peace and Notary Public ex-officio Justices of the Peace in Laurens County, to establish a new Court in lieu thereof."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committe, 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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Raynor Sanders1 Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted, as amended.

HR 483. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Geor gia so as to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Rev enues of Hall County, Georgia, to establish districts for the purpose of building, erecting, establishing, maintaining and operating storm sewers, and a system of garbage collection within said county; to levy taxes and/or assessments or service charges for construction, mainte nance and operation of same without exemptions and without regard to uniformity; to provide for the submission of this amendment for rati fication or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945 is amended by adding a new paragraph thereto which shall read as follows:
"The Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Hall County, Georgia, as the governing authority of said county, is hereby authorized and empowered to establish districts for the purpose of building, erecting, establishing, maintaining and oper ating within Hall County, storm sewers for the removal and dis posal of surface waters and streams; and a system of garbage collection; or for any of the foregoing. For the carrying out of the aforesaid powers and purposes, said Board of Commissioners shall be further authorized to levy a tax and/or special assessments on the full tax assessed value of all property in said districts with out exemption for the aforesaid purpoes, or make service charges against all businesses and residents served by said facilities, or either of said facilities, as said Board of Commissioners shall deem necessary for the services rendered, all without regard for uniform ity. The same shall be collected by the tax collectors of said county and may be enforced by the issuance of fi fas or execution for said charges in the same lien dignity and priority as fi fas or executions are issued for State and County taxes. Said Board shall also have authority to compel compliance with reasonable rules and regulations necessary for said services."

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SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals and the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 establishment, maintenance and operation of storm sewer, and garbage collection districts within Hall County.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment, maintenance and operation of storm sewer, and garbage collection districts within Hall 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.

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment:
Amend Georgia House Resolution 483-957, Section 1, by deleting the words "all without regard for uniformity" which appear at the end of the 15th line and beginning of the 16th line, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"which service charges need not be uniform for all businesses and residents served by said facilities, but shall be equitable and bear a reasonable relation to the relative benefit derived from said facilities by each such business and resident."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 41, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Pitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted as amended.

HR 478. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the Board of Education of Coffee County by the people; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP 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 members of the Board of Education of Coffee County shall be elected by the people in lieu of being appointed by the Grand Jury. For the purpose of such election, Coffee County is hereby divided into six Education Districts:

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"Education District No. 1 shall be composed of that territory embraced within the corporate limits of the City of Douglas.

"Education District No. 2 shall be composed of all that portion of the Douglas Militia District lying outside the corporate limits of the City of Douglas.

"Education District No. 3 shall be composed of that territory embraced within the territorial limits of West Green Militia Dis trict.

"Education District No. 4 shall be composed of that territory embraced within the territorial limits of Broxton Militia District.

"Education District No. 5 shall be composed of that territory embraced within the territorial limits of Nicholls Militia District.

"Education District No. 6 shall be composed of that territory embraced within the territorial limits of Ambrose and Bridgetown Militia Districts.

"The Board of Education of Coffee County shall be composed of seven members to be elected as hereinafter provided. Two mem bers of the Board shall be residents of Education District No. 1 and shall be elected only by the voters of said District. One member of the Board shall be a resident of each of the other five Education Districts and shall be elected only by the voters of each respective District.

"In the event this amendment is ratified it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Coffee County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of electing the first members of the Board as pro vided hereinbefore. Such call shall be issued at least ten days prior to the date of the election and the Ordinary shall set the date of such election for either December 17, 18, 19, 20, or 21, 1962. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to publish the date and the purpose of such election at least once preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Coffee County. The two candidates re ceiving the highest number of votes in Education District No. 1 shall be the members of the Board from said District. The candi date receiving the highest number of votes in each of the other Districts shall be the member from such District. The persons elected at such election shall take office January 1, 1963. The members from Education Districts 1 and 2 shall serve for a term of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The members from Education Districts 3, 4, 5, and 6 shall serve for a term of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, elections shall be held every two years at the same time as elections for members of the General Assembly are held, and the members elected shall take office on the 1st day of January immediately following such election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. In the event a vacancy occurs on the Board, the other members of the Board shall appoint a person from the Education District in which

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the vacancy occurs to serve the unexpired term. In the event a member moves his residence from the Education District which he represents, his position on the Board shall immediately become vacant and the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as pro vided for filling other vacancies.

"The terms of the members of the Board of Education serving at the time of the ratification of this amendment shall terminate at the end of December 81, 1962, and the Board of Education of Coffee County in effect at that time shall stand abolished. The Board created hereunder shall be the successor to such abolished Board and be vested with the rights, powers, duties and authority possessed by such other Board. All Constitutional provisions and all Statutory provisions relating to county boards of education shall be applicable to the Board of Education of Coffee County created hereunder, unless such provisions are in conflict with the
provisions of this amendment."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 Board of Education of Coffee County by the people.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the Board of Education of Coffee 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment:

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By striking from section 1 of said resolution the paragraph which reads as follows:

"The Board of Education of Coffee County shall be composed of seven members to be elected as hereinafter provided. Two mem bers of the Board shall be residents of Education District No. 1 and shall be elected only by the voters of said District. One member of the Board shall be a resident of each of the other five Education Districts and shall be elected only by the voters of each respective District."; and
By inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:
"The Board of Education of Coffee County shall be composed of seven members as follows: Two members of the Board shall be residents of Education District No. 1; the remaining five shall consist of each of the other five Education Districts. Said members shall be elected by the voters of Coffee County"; and By striking from Section 1 the following:
"The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes in Education District No. 1 shall be the members of the Board from said District. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes in each of the other Districts shall be the member from such Dis trict."; and

By inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"The two candidates from Education District No. 1 receiving the highest number of votes shall be the members of the Board from that District. The candidate from each of the other Districts receiving the highest number of votes shall be the member from such District."

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 adoption of the resolution as amended, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Ballock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 486. By Mr. Simpson of Wheeler:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia 1945, ratified November 4, 1952, as amended, so as to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Wheeler County by the County Board of Education; 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 VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution of 1945, ratified November 4, 1952, as amended, relating to the County School Superintendent, is hereby amended by adding at the end of said Para graph the following:

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"The County School Supterintendent of Wheeler County shall be elected by the County Board of Education of Wheeler County. The Superintendent shall serve at the pleasure of the Board, and the County School Superintendent of Wheeler County shall no longer be elected by the voters of Wheeler County. The Board shall have the sole discretion in deeming whether a person is com petent and qualified to serve as Superintendent. The present County School Superintendent of Wheeler County shall continue to serve until the end of the term of which he was elected by the qualified voters of Wheeler County. At the next general election at which the qualified voters of Wheeler County elect their county officials there shall be no County School Superintendent elected, but the County Board of Education shall elect the succeeding School Superintendent of Wheeler County and all succeeding School Super intendents.
"The County School Superintendent of Wheeler County, as provided for herein shall be subject to all of the constitutional provisions and all general statutory provisions relative to County School Superintendent unless such provisions are in conflict with the provisions of this amendment."

SECTION 2
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution providing that the County Board of Education of Wheeler County shall have the authority to elect the County School Superintendent of Wheeler County.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution pro viding that the County Board of Education of Wheeler County shall have the authority to elect the County School Superintendent of Wheeler 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.
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this

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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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Pitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 490. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing body of the City of Louisville to levy an annual ad va lorem tax to be used in assisting, promoting and establishing new industries and expanding agriculture, trade and commerce therein and

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in Jefferson County; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection, and for other purposes.

BE IT KESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1

Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution of the State of Georgia is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"A. The governing body of the City of Louisville be and is hereby authorized to levy an annual ad valorem tax not exceeding five mills per dollar of assessed valuation on all property located within the now existent corporate limits of said City of Louisville and within any extension of said corporate limits of said City, not including any realty homestead exemption, such bonds for produced by such levy to be used by said City in aiding and assisting in the promotion and establishment of new industries and the expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce therein and in Jefferson County. Said governing body of said City is specifically authorized to use such amounts from its funds so raised by such tax levy in each year as it shall deem in its discretion to be in the best interest of the City and its residents in keeping with the purposes of this amendment, including the right to pledge all or so much of such funds, as may be necessary, raised by such tax levy to the payment of the principal of and interest on any of its revenue bonds or obligations which it may hereafter issue and the creation and main tenance of a reserve for that purpose, said tax being in addition to those now authorized by law, including the one mill tax levy authorized by an amendment to Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia (Georgia Laws 1956, Vol. 1, p. 445 et seq.);

"B. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare of the residents of the City of Louisville industry, agriculture, trade and commerce, located within the City of Louisville and Jefferson County and making long range plans for such development and expansion and to authorize the levy of taxes and the use of public funds of said city for such purpose and same is hereby determined and declared to be a governmental function of said City;

C. In addition to all the rights, powers and authority now conferred by law upon the governing body of the City of Louisville this amendment shall confer upon the governing body of said City all powers, rights and privileges herein granted and such additional rights, powers and privileges that may hereafter be granted by the enactment of any implementing legislation by the General Assembly of Georgia;

"D. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga-

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tions of the City issued hereunder shall have the same immunity from all State and local taxation as the property, obligations and interest on other obligations of the City of Louisville;

"E. The powers of the City conferred hereunder shall include, but shall not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To buy, acquire, develop, improve, own, operate, main tain sell, lease and mortgage land, buildings and property of all kinds and character, including, but not limited to machinery, ap paratus, equipment and utilities useful or desirable in connection therewith, within the corporate limits of the City of Louisville as now existent and as hereafter extended and within the boundaries of Jefferson County;
"(2) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts and to enter into trust indentures;
"(3) To grant, loan and lease any of its funds and property to private persons and corporations agreeing to operate or expand any industrial, commercial or agricultural plant, enterprise or establish ment within Jefferson County, which in the judgment of the govern ing body of the City will be of benefit to said City, The provisions of this clause shall not be construed to limit any other powers of the City;
"(4) To borrow money and to issue notes, obligations and revenue bonds therefor and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security for the payment thereof and interest thereon and to secure the repay ment of any such money so borrowed by the terms of the resolution authorizing such financing and to enter into a trust indenture relative thereto;
"(5) The rights, powers and privileges now enjoyed by the City under Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution of this State to contract with Jefferson County, the State and any agency, political subdivision or public corporation thereof is hereby expressly reaffirmed and shall include all rights, powers and privi leges herein granted and in addition thereto the City is authorized to contract with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name in the accomplishment of the overall pur poses herein provided;
"(6) To appoint and employ officers, agents and employees and to provide for their compensation in order to effectuate the purposes of this amendment;
"(7) To encourage and promote the location and expansion of industry, agriculture, trade and commerce within its corporate limits as now existent and as the same may be hereafter extended and within the boundaries of Jefferson County and to make long range plans therefor;
"(8) To accumulate its funds from such tax levy herein au thorized from year to year and to invest and reinvest such funds;
"(9) To designate any of its corporate officers to sign and

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act for the City pertaining to the rights, powers and privileges herein conferred;
"(10) To do any and all acts and things necessary, convenient or desirable to accomplish the purpose of this amendment and the rights, powers and privileges herein conferred;

F. The revenue bonds or obligations herein authorized to be issued shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of the City of Louisville within the meeting of Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution, nor a pledge of the faith and credit of said City nor shall the City be subject to any pecuniary liability thereon. The revenue bonds shall not be payable from, nor a charge upon, any funds of the City other than the revenues pledged to the payment thereof and interest thereon, which revenues shall include any funds derived from the special tax levy herein provided and monies derived from the lease or sale of any facilities of the City herein authorized to be acquired, constructed and equipped. Any bondholder, however, shall have the right to compel the City to levy the special tax herein provided for within the limit herein prescribed to pay the bonds and interest thereon if the City in its proceedings authorizing the issuance of such bonds has pledged the revenues derived from such special tax levy to the payment of any such bonds and the interest thereon.
"G. The City is hereby authorized to issue revenue bonds or obligations from time to time, to carry out the purposes of this amendment. Revenue bonds or obligations so issued shall be paid solely from the revenues pledged to the payment thereof, which revenues may include any funds derived from the special tax levy provided hereunder. Such revenue bonds or obligations shall be authorized by resolution or ordinance of the governing body of the City of Louisville, which may be adopted at a regular or special meeting by a majority vote of the members of said governing body. The governing body of said City in determining the cost of any undertaking for which revenue bonds or obligations are to be issued may include all costs relative to the issuance thereof, and without intending to limit such costs, may include, architectural, engineering, inspection, fiscal agents' and legal expenses and interest estimated to accrue from the date of any such bonds through the period of construction and for six months after such construction and such bonds shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, not exceeding 30 years from their respective dates, bear interest at such rate or rates not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum and may be in such denominations and may carry such registration privileges and be subject to redemption and may contain such terms, covenants, assignments and conditions as the ordinance or resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds may provide. All bonds and interest thereon so issued by said City are hereby declared to be tax exempt from any and all purposes. The terms, conditions, covenants and provisions contained in any such resolution or ordinance author izing the issuance of such bonds shall bind said governing body of said City then in office and its successors thereof including any cov enant to levy taxes within the limits herein prescribed for the pur pose of providing such funds as may be necessary to pay the prin cipal of and interest on any such issue or issues of said bonds and to

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create and maintain a reserve for that purpose.. Such bonds issued by said City shall be validated in the Superior Court of Jefferson County in the same manner as revenue bonds of municipalities are validated as provided under the Revenue Bond Law (Georgia Laws 1957, p. 36 et seq.) amending the law formerly known as the Reve nue Certificate Law of 1937 (Georgia Laws, p. 761, et seq., as amended). In the event no bill of exceptions, to the judgment of the Superior Court confirming and validating any such issue or issues of bonds, shall be filed within the time prescribed by law or if filed, such judgment should be affirmed by the Supreme Court of Georgia or the Court of Appeals of Georgia, the judgment of the Superior Court confirming and validating the issuance of such bonds shall be forever conclusive as to the validity of said bonds and the security for the payment thereof and interest thereon against said City and against any contracting party with said City as herein provided.

"H. The property of the City herein authorized to be acquired, constructed, and equipped shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process except such property, income, revenues or funds as may be pledged, assigned, mortgaged or conveyed to secure any obligation of the City and any such property, funds, revenues or income may be sold under legal process to enforce payment of the obligations.

"I. This amendment and any law enacted with reference to the City in connection therewith shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of the purposes now or hereafter authorized.

"J. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon procla mation of its ratification by the Governor of the State of Georgia.

"K. This amendment is self-enacting and does not require any enabling legislation for it to become effective, however, the General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the City in connection therewith in the exercise thereof, and may enlarge the same and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the City pertaining hereto not incon sistent with the provisions of this amendment. The scope of the operation of the City hereunder shall be within and without its corporate limits but shall not exceed the boundaries of Jefferson County.

"L. There shall be no limitation upon the amount of revenue bonds or obligations which the City may issue, but no such revenue bonds or obligations shall be construed as a debt of the City within the meaning of the provisions of Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and such revenue bonds or obligations and the interest thereon shall be payable solely from the revenues derived from the lease or sale of any of the facilities acquired or constructed by the City hereunder, and such revenues shall also include any funds from the special tax levy herein pro vided and pledged to the payment of any such issue or issues of bonds and the interest thereon.

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"M. This amendment shall be effective notwithstanding any other provision or provisions of the Constitution of the State of Georgia which might be construed in conflict herewith."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed upon by two-thirds of the msmbers elected to each of the two (2) branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

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 City of Louisville to levy an annual ad valorem tax for the promotion of industries, expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce and in the furtherance of such purpose to authorize the governing body of said City to issue its revenue bonds or obligations and to pledge revenues including special tax funds to the payment thereof and interest thereon and to provide the method and manner of such issuance and the validation of said bonds and the effect thereof."

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the City of Louisville to levy an annual ad valorem tax for the promotion of industries, expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce and in the furtherance of such purpose to authorize the governing body of said City to issue its revenue bonds or obligations and to pledge revenues including special tax refunds to the payment thereof and interest thereon and to provide the method and manner of such issuance and the validation of said bonds and the effect thereof."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of 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
the ratification.

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Pitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds major ity, was adopted.

HR 491. By Messrs. Scoggin, Lowrey and Hall of Floyd:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to create the RomeFloyd County Development Authority; to provide for powers, authori ties, funds, purposes and procedures connected therewith; to authorize such Authority to issue revenue anticipation obligations; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution of the State of Georgia is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"A. In addition to the purposes for which revenue anticipa tion obligations may be issued by counties, municipal corporations

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and political subdivisions as provided in said Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority, hereinafter created, be and is hereby authorized to issue revenue obligations to provide funds to be used by said Authority in assisting, promoting, estab lishing and developing new industries, and assisting, promoting
and expanding existing industry, agriculture, trade and commerce within the territorial limits of Floyd County, Georgia, as herein
after provided. Said purposes are hereby found, determined and declared to be for the benefit of the citizens and residents of said
County and to be an essential governmental function in relieving unemployment, improving the economy, limiting poor relief assist ance, developing natural resources, and otherwise promoting the general welfare.

"B. In furtherance of the purposes for which such issuance of revenue anticipation obligations is authorized there is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'Rome-Floyd County Development Authority', which shall be deemed to be a creature of the State of Georgia, an instrumentality of the County of Floyd, and a public corporation. The name of said Authority may be changed from time to time by an Act of the General As sembly. The said Authority is created for the purpose of assisting, promoting, establishing and developing new industry, and assisting, promoting and expanding existing industry, agriculture, trade and commerce within the territorial limits of Floyd County, Georgia, both within and without the limits of municipalities therein, for the public good and general welfare of said County and its citizens. The scope and jurisdiction of the Authority is restricted to the territorial limits of Floyd County, Georgia. The Authority shall not be operated for profit, is an institution of purely public charity, and is an industrial development agency qualified to receive loans and other assistance from the Industrial Development Commission of the State of Georgia, or other governmental agencies.

"C. In carrying out the foregoing objectives, the Authority shall be deemed to be engaging in such functions of government, activities and transactions as the County of Floyd, the City of Rome, and the City of Cave Spring are by law authorized to undertake.
"D. The said Authority shall consist of seven (7) members, one of whom shall be the Chairman of the City Commission of the City of Rome; one of whom shall be the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Floyd County; one of whom shall be the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Rome and Floyd County, or its successors; one of whom shall be the Chairman of the Industrial Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of Rome and Floyd County, or its successor; and three of whom shall be appointed by the other four (4) mem bers first above mentioned.
"(1) The terms of office of the members who are the Chair man of the City Commission of the City of Rome, the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Floyd

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County, the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Rome and Floyd County, or its successor, and the Chairman of the Industrial Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of Rome and Floyd County, or its successor, shall run concurrently with their respective tenures of such offices in said bodies, and their respec tive successors in such offices shall succeed them as members of the said Authority.
"(2) The three (3) members initially appointed by the other four (4) members first mentioned shall be appointed for terms expiring December 31, 1963, December 31, 1964, and December 31, 1965, respectively; and thereafter their respective successors shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years. In the event of the death or resignation of either one of said appointed members, his suc cessor shall be appointed by the remaining members for the bal ance of the unexpired term. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.
"(3) Prior to taking office the members shall subscribe to the following oath, to-wit: 'I do solemnly swear that I will fully and fairly perform the duties as a member of the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority, So Help Me God'.
"(4) The members of the said Authority shall be entitled to no compensation.

"E. As used herein, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
" (1) The word 'Authority' shall means the 'Rome-Floyd Coun ty Development Authority', created hereby.
"(2) The word 'project' shall be deemed to mean and include property, real and/or personal, acquired or held by the Authority for the assistance, promotion, establishment or development of a new industry or industries, or the assistance, promotion or ex pansion of existing industry, trade or commerce in Floyd County, or any combination thereof; the acquisition of any such property for any such purpose or purposes; the improvement of any such property or properties; and/or the construction, installation and/ or expansion of one or more buildings, plants, and/or articles of equipment for the purpose of using, selling, donating, leasing and/ or renting such land, properties, improvements, structures or equip ment to public or private persons, firms, corporations and/or asso ciations for such purposes.
"(3) The term 'cost of project' shall embrace: the cost of lands, buildings, improvements, machinery, equipment, properties, easements, rights, franchises, materials, labor and services ac quired and/or contracted for; the cost of financing charges and/or of interest prior to and during construction; architectural, account ing, engineering, inspection, fiscal and or legal expenses; cost of plans and/or specifications; and/or any other expenses necessary or incident to construction and/or improvements, and/or to deter mining the feasibility and/or practicability of the project, admin istrative expenses, and/or the acquisition, construction, equipping and/or operating and project or any part thereof.

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"F. Any four (4) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of ordinary business of the Authority; however, any action with respect to any project of the Authority must be ap proved by not less than four (4) affirmative votes.

"G. The powers of the Authority herein created shall include, but are not limited to, the power, for its corporate purposes:
"(1) To have a corporate seal and alter the same at pleasure.
"(2) To contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead or be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of law and equity, to contract with the State of Georgia and any instrumentality thereof, any county or municipality thereof, and any other political subdivisions, and with private persons, firms, corporations, and associations.
"(3) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts.
"(4) To buy, acquire, receive as gifts, own, improve, expand, develop, operate, maintain, sell, donate, lease as lessor or lessee, mortgage, pledge, convey to secure debt, and/or otherwise encum ber and/or dispose of land, buildings, equipment, furnishings, and/ or property of all kinds, real and/or personal, within Floyd County, Georgia, and to make a contract or contracts and/or to execute any instrument or document for the accomplishment thereof, or other purposes.
"(5) To make contracts, and to execute any and all instru ments necessary or convenient to, or in aid of, the accomplishment of any of the purposes of said Authority, and/or the exercise of any power or powers of said Authority.
"(6) To enter into any contract or contracts for any period of time not exceeding fifty (50) years.
"(7) To appoint and select officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural and construction experts, fiscal agents and attorneys, and to fix their compensation.
"(8) To construct, erect, buy, receive as a gift, acquire, own, repair, remodel, maintain, equip, furnish, extend expand develop, improve, donate, sell, lease as lessor or lessee, equip, add to, operate and manage projects and to pay the costs of any such project from any income of the Authority, from the proceeds of revenue bonds issued and sold by the Authority or others, from any taxes levied for the purpose by the State of Georgia, Floyd County, or any of the municipalities therein, or from any contributions or loans by political subdivisions or instrumentalities, persons, firms, or cor porations, all of which the Authority is hereby authorized to re ceive and accept and use.
"(9) To elect its own officers from the membership of the Authority; to elect and employ an executive director who is not required to be a member of the Authority; and to authorize and empower such officers to act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter.

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"(10) To borrow money and to execute debentures, bonds, notes, mortgages, deeds or bills of sale to secure debt, trust deeds and/or other such instruments as may be necessary or convenient to evidence and secure such borrowing.
"(11) To issue and sell revenue bonds for the purpose of raising funds for the payment, in whole or in part, of the cost of any project of the Authority; to secure the payment of the obliga tions of such bonds by, but not limited to, selling, conveying, mort gaging, pledging and/ or assigning any or all of its funds, income and/or property; and to exercise all of the rights, powers and privi leges, and to be subject to all the duties and liabilities, which a municipality may exercise and/or be subject to under the provisions of the Revenue Bond Law (Chapter 87-8 of the Code of Georgia), as the same now is, or hereafter may be, amended. The rights, powers and privileges of the Authority are not limited to those of such a municipality, however.
"(12) To use public funds appropriated to it, the rents, profits and proceeds from the projects erected, leased or sold, and other funds and income of the Authority, to provide for the operation and maintenance of such projects or other projects, to discharge the principal, interest and expenses of bonds, revenue bonds, and notes issued by the Authority, to pay other debts of the Authority, and to further and promote the objectives of the Authority.
"(13) To exercise any power granted by the laws of the State of Georgia to public corporations or authorities performing similar functions.
"(14) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested.
"(15) To adopt, alter, amend and/or repeal its own bylaws, rules and regulations governing the manner in which its business may be transacted and in which the powers granted to it may be enjoyed, as the Authority may deem necessary or expedient in facilitating its business.
"(16) To do all things necessary and convenient to carry out the powers expressly conferred by this Act upon the Authority.

"H. The acquisition, construction, improvement, betterment,
expansion or extension of any undertaking or project of the Au thority, and the issuance in anticipation of the collection of reve nues of such undertaking or project, of bonds to provide funds to pay the whole or a part of the costs thereof, may be authorized by resolutions of the Authority which may be adopted at a regular or special meeting by a majority of the members of the Authority. Unless otherwise provided therein, such resolution or resolutions shall take effect immediately and need not be laid over or pub lished or posted. The Authority in determining the cost of any undertaking or project for which revenue bonds are to be issued may include all costs as hereinbefore defined. Such bonds shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, not exceed ing 30 years from their respective dates, bear interest at such rate or rates not exceeding seven per cent per annum, and may

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be in such denominations and may carry such registration privi leges and be subject to redemption and may contain such terms, covenants, assignments and conditions as the resolution or resolu tions authorizing the issuance of such bonds may provide. Except as herein provided to the conrtary, such bonds shall be issued and validated in the Superior Court of Floyd County, Georgia, in the same manner as revenue bonds of municipalities are issued and validated under the "Revenue Bond Law" (Ga. Laws 1937, pp. 761774; Chapter 87-8 of the Code of Georgia), as now and hereafter amended. In the proceedings to validate such bonds, the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority shall be named as party defendant. In event no bill of exceptions is filed within the time prescribed by law, or if filed, the judgment validating the bonds shall be affirmed by the Supreme Court of Georgia, such judgment shall be forever conclusive as to the validity of said bonds and the security therefor against said Authority.

"I. All property, real and personal, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures, notes, bonds, and revenue bonds issued by the Authority, and interest thereon and income therefrom, shall be exempt from State, County, City, and local
taxation for any purpose.

"J. It shall be the duty of the Authority to have all persons handling funds of the Authority fully and adequately bonded for their faithful accounting for such funds.

"K. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation, against the State of Geor gia, Floyd County, or any municipality therein. No debt, liability or obligation of the Authority shall be considered a pledge or loan of the credit of the State of Georgia, or any county, city or other subdivision thereof.

"L. If the Authority shall deem it expedient to construct any project or use any project already constructed on lands, the title to which shall be in the County of Floyd and/or any incorporated city or town in said county, the governing authorities of the County of Floyd and of said municipalities, respectively, are authorized in their discretion to convey title to such lands, including any im provements thereon, without cost, to the Authority. Said County and/or said municipalities may donate to said Authority, real estate,
personal property and services for any such project. Any such land, improvements, or personal property so conveyed or donated to the Authority may be mortgaged, conveyed, or pledged to secure obli gations of the Authority.

"M. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution, shall be conveyed to Floyd County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property. No private interest shall exist in the property of the Authority. The Authority shall hold title only for the benefit of the public.

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"N. The books and records of the Authority shall be audited at least annually, at the expense of the Authority, by a competent independent auditor; and the minutes and records of the same shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of said County, and shall be available for public inspection.

"O. The Authority shall exist and have all of said powers, and the right to exercise the same for its corporate purposes, regardless of whether or not it shall issue revenue anticipation obligations hereunder.

"P. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proc lamation of its ratification by the Governor. No enabling Act or legislation of the General Assembly shall be necessary to place the same in effect. However, the General Assembly of the State of Georgia is hereby authorized to enact any laws from time to time, not in conflict herewith, to further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, to enlarge and/or restrict the same, to regulate the management and conduct of the Authority, and/or to further and assist the objectives and purposes of the Authority.

"Q. The provisions hereof are severable, and if any of the provisions hereof shall be held in violation of the Constitution of the United States or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of such court shall not affect, impair or invalidate any of the remaining portions hereof. If this amendment necessarily conflicts with some previous provision of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, this amendment shall prevail as a modification pro tanto of the former provision."

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 and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as
amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to Constitution so as to create the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority to promote indus try, agriculture and commerce, to authorize the Authority to issue revenue anticipation obligations and to provide for powers, authori ties, funds, purposes and procedures connected with said Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to Constitution so as to create the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority to promote

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industry, agriculture and commerce, to authorize the Authority to issue revenue anticipation obligations and provide the method and manner of such issuance and validation thereof, and to provide for powers, authorities, funds, purposes and procedures connected with said Authority."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in the Constitu tion, 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 same to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Pitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

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HR 502. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to create the Rockdale County-Conyers Water Au thority; to provide for the submission of this Amendment for ratifica tion or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

SECTION 1
Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The General Assembly is hereby authorized to create, by local Act, the Rockdale County-Conyers Water Authority. Such Author ity, if created, shall be authorized to acquire, construct, operate and maintain projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution of sale of water, and to do all things and to take all actions relative to the construction, maintenance, and operation of a water system. The General Assembly shall provide for the compo sition of the Authority and for all other matters relative thereto, including duties, powers, and authority. The General Assembly may authorize the Authority to issue revenue bonds and may authorize Rockdale County and the City of Conyers to levy taxes for the purpose of aiding the Authority. The General Assembly may also provide that the Authority shall have the right to assume the operation of the water system of either said County or City, or both, and may provide that, in the event revenue bonds or cer tificates of either have been issued, such bonds or certificates may be assumed by the Authority, upon approval of the holders thereof. If such Authority is created by the General Assembly the law creat ing the same shall contain all necessary provisions relative to said Authority. The law creating such Authority shall provide that it shall not come into existence without the approval of both the gov erning authority of Roekdale County and the governing authority of the City of Conyers."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to create the Rockdale CountyConyers Water Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to create the Rockdale CountyConyers Water Authority."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds

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majority, was adopted.

HR 504. By Mr. Singer of Stewart:
A RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA :
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize Stewart County to provide a natural gas system for said county; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes.
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The governing authority of Stewart County is hereby au thorized to build and maintain a natural gas system in said county, including the establishment of necessary pipelines throughout the county, for the purpose of providing gas for commercial and resi dential needs, both public and private; such gas to be sold to residents of said county at reasonable rates. Any such gas system may be leased to a private individual or corporation to be operated for the purpose as hereinbefore mentioned. Revenue Anticipation Bonds and General Obligation Bonds may be issued for such purpose."
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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 Stewart County to build and maintain a natural gas system.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Stewart County to build and maintain a natural gas system."

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HR 507. Bv Mr. Parker of Screven:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Screven County Development Authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA :

SECTION 1
Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the taxing power and restriction of contributions of counties, cities and political divisions, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'Screven County Development Authority' which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory embraced by Screven County. The County of Screven may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Constitution of Georgia.
"Screven County is authorized to levy a tax on all the taxable property therein not to exceed one mill for the purpose of securing a fund to be set aside and used by said Authority for the general purposes hereinafter prescribed.
"The members of the Authority, their qualifications, terms, and method of election or appointment shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly. The Authority shall have such duties, powers, and authority as shall be prescribed by law and the General Assem bly may pass all other necessary legislation for the implementation of this amendment.
"All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds issued by the Authority, shall be exempt from State and local taxation.
"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, pro moting, and expanding, for the public good and general welfare, industry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational training and for the making of long-range plans for the coordina tion of such development, promotion and expansion within its ter ritorial limits. The Authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia or the County of Screven. The Authority is created for non-profit purposes and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created."

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, such pro-

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posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Screven County Development Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Screven County Development Authority."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown
Clanton Claxton Dailey
DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick
Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones
Kelly Knox Long
Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th
McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Raynor Sanders Seagraves
Smalley Staples Towson
Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant
White

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

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

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

HR 508. By Mr. Watson of Houston:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the City of Perry Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in the City of Perry to be known as the City of Perry Industrial Build ing Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of the City of Perry and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority';
"B. The Authority shall consist of five members. The Presi dent of the Perry Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor of the City of Perry and the Chairman of the Houston County Board of Com missioners shall be ex-officio members of the Authority. In addition the governing authority of the City of Perry shall appoint two members who shall serve for a term of five years and who shall be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said governing authority. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.
"C. The property, obligations and interest on the obligations of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of the City of Perry.
"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;

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"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue cer tificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, prop erty an income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in the City of Perry so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its bounda ries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of the City of Perry suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurte nant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovat ing, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such building;
"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the pur pose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connec tion with the undertaking.
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or conven ient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or the City of Perry.

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"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compen sation for their services to the Authority;

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Au thority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or per sonal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as pro vided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or inter est or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the City of Perry to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of the City of Perry.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for exten sions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become neces sary. Bonds to placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:
"(1) The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in the City of Perry.
"(2) The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said city, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.
"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to the City of Perry, subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

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"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within the vicinity of the City of Perry, and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of the City of Perry and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said city. The General Assembly shall not extend the juris
diction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the City of Perry Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the City of Perry Industrial Building Authority."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry
Raynor Sanders
Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HR 510. By Mr. Bynum of Rabun:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create Rabun County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to pro vide 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 V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:

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"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Rabun County to be known as the Rabun County Industrial Building Authority, which shall be instrumentality of Rabun County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter re ferred to as the 'Authority';

"B. The Authority shall consist of five members. The Ordinary of Rabun County shall be a member. In addition the Ordinary of Rabun County shall appoint four members who shall be eligible for a term of five years and shall be eligible for reappointment. Va cancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Ordinary of Rabun County. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the powers of the Authority to act.
"C. The property, obligations and interest on the obligations of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Rabun County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue cer tificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, prop erty and income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Rabun County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its bounda ries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Rabun County suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurte nant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovat ing, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such building;
"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the

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Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the pur pose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connec tion with the undertaking.
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or conven ient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Rabun County.

"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compen sation for their services to the Authority;

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Au thority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or per
sonal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as pro vided for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or in terest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a
right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Rabun County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce pay ment thereof against any property of Rabun County.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for exten sions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become neces sary. Bonds to placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered,

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have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:
"(1) The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Rabun County.
"(2) The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Rabun County, subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Rabun County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent, possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the ac complishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Rabun County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the juris diction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."
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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in

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Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Rabun County Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Rabun County Industrial Building Authority."

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 a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Rabun County shall vote for rati fication thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly
Brown Clanton Claxton
Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson
Jones Kelly Knox
Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Raynor Sanders
Seagraves Smalley Staples
Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HR 512. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, ratified November 4, 1952, so as to authorize the City of Carrollton to issue and sell revenue bonds for the purpose of carrying out slum clearance; to provide for sub mission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution of Geor gia of 1945, ratified November 4, 1952, is hereby amended by adding at the end of said Paragraph the following:
"The City of Carrollton shall be authorized to issue and to sell revenue bonds subject to and in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, approved March 31, 1937, known as the Revenue Certifi cate Laws of 1937, as amended, and as the same may hereafter be amended, and to refund any such bonds, to provide funds for the purpose of carrying out slum clearance and redevelopment work, including acquisition and clearance of areas which are predominant ly slum or blighted areas, the preparation of such areas for re-use, and the sale or other disposition of such areas to private enterprise for private uses or to public bodies for public uses. As security for the payment of the principal of and the interest on any such bonds and to create reasonable reserves in connection therewith, as well as to establish a fund for future work, the issuer may pledge all or any part of the taxes received (except such taxes which by law are required to be used only for specific purposes) by such body from any real property involved in any slum clearance or re development work, including work heretofore or hereafter done, together with any or all other revenues from any such project and to the extent that such taxes and revenues so pledged are insuffi cient to pay the principal of and the interest on such revenue bonds and to create reasonable reserves in connection therewith, as well as to establish a fund for future work, such issuing body may pledge the full faith and credit of such issuer to make up any deficit which may exist. The issuance of any such bonds and the pledge of the full faith and credit of the issuer shall be an author-

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ized indebtedness but no vote of the people shall be required prio to incurring the same nor shall such bonds or such pledge bi considered as an indebtedness in determining the limitation on indebtedness imposed by the provisions of Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution, as now or hereafter amended. Provided further that any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision other than the issuer benefitting from any such slum clearance or redevelopment work may contract with the issuer of any such revenue bonds and agree to pay to such issuer all or any part of the taxes received (except such taxes which by law are required to be used only for specific purposes) by such body from any real property involved in any slum clearance or redevelopment work, including work heretofore or hereafter done, so that the same may be pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and to create reasonable reserves in connection there with, as well as to establish a fund for future work."
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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 City of Carrollton to issue and sell revenue bonds.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the City of Carrollton to issue and sell revenue bonds."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock
Braly
Brown
Clanton Claxton
Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson
Johnson
Jones
Kelly Knox
Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples
Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HE 513. By Mr. King of Chattahoochee:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Chattahoochee County by the Board of Education of Chattahoochee County; 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 VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Effective at the end of the term of the present County School Superintendent of Chattahoochee County, the Board of Education of Chattahoochee County shall appoint the County School Super intendent. The person serving as Superintendent at the time of the ratification of this Amendment shall continue to serve until the end of his present term on December 31, 1964. In the event,

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however, that a vacancy occurs in such office prior to the end of said term, the Board of Education shall appoint a person to serve as Superintendent. No election for County School Superintendent shall be held after the ratification of this Amendment. The Board shall appoint a person to take office as Superintendent on January 1, 1965. The Superintendent shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The County School Superintendent of Chattahoochee County, as provided for herein, shall be subject to all constitutional and all statutory provisions relative to County School Superintendents unless such provisions are in conflict with the provisions of this Amendment."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed Amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed Amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia
of 1945, as amended.

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 appointment of the County School Superintendent of Chattahoochee County by the Board of Education of Chatta hoochee County."

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Chattahoochee County by the Board of Education of Chatta hoochee County."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HR 515. By Mr. Doster of Wilcox:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to the Constitu tion, so as to provide that the members of the Board of Education of Wilcox County shall take office on January 1st after the date of their election; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifica tion 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 of Georgia, as amended, particularly by an amendment found in 1952 Georgia Laws, p. 543, and ratified by the voters at the General Election for members of the General Assembly in 1952, is hereby amended by striking the

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last sentence of the first paragraph of the 1952 amendment, cited above, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"The members shall take office on January 1st after the date of their election and their terms shall be for four years.", so that when so amended said paragraph shall read as follows:

"The County Board of Education of Wilcox County shall be composed of five (5) members, elected by the people, one from each of the school districts provided for hereinafter. School Dis trict No. 1 shall be composed of Abbeville and Ryals Mill Militia Districts. School District No. 2 shall be composed of Forest Glen and Sibbie Militia Districts. School District No. 3 shall be com posed of Rochelle, Pleasant Grove and Davis Mill Militia Districts. School District No. 4 shall be composed of Pitts, Seville and Double Run Militia Districts, School District No. 5 shall be composed of Pineview, Maple Branch and Pope City Militia Districts. Any candidate for membership on the board of education must reside in the school district from which he offers as said candidate and shall be voted upon by the qualified voters of the entire county. The first election for the members of the county board of education, as provided herein, shall be held on the same date and along with the other county officers at the regular election held for the election of county officials in 1954 in Wilcox County. The first election for members of the Wilcox County Board of Education under the provisions of this amendment shall be for two (2) mem bers in 1954 and the other three (3) members shall be elected in 1956. The members shall take office on January 1st after the date of their election and their terms shall be for four years."

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 en tered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 that the members of the Board of Education of Wilcox County shall take office on January 1st after the date of their election.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the members of the Board of Education of Wilcox County shall take office on January 1st after the date of their election."

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Para graph 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Eaynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

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HR 517. By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Lumpkin County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to pro vide 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 V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Lumpkin County, to be known as the Lumpkin County Industrial Building Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Lumpkin County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority';
"B. The Authority shall consist of five members. The Presi dent of the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce, the Chairman of the Dahlonega City Council, and the Commissioner of the Lumpkin County Roads and Revenues shall be ex-officio members of the Authority. In addition, the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Lumpkin County shall appoint two members who shall serve for a term of five years and who shall be eligible for re-appointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said County Commissioner. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any manner. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.
"C. The property, obligations, and the interest on the obli gations, of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations, and interest on the obliga tions, of Lumpkin County.
"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue certificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, prop erty and income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of

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Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corpora tions except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Lumpkin County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its bounda ries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Lumpkin County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, ship, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction there on of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodel ing, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such building;
"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or install ments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking;
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Geor gia or Lumpkin County.
"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority.
"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of

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its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rates or rate of inter est and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761), as amended, Ga. Code Ann., Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Lumpkin County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Lumpkin County.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for ex tensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become neces sary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued here under unless the Authority shall have found and declared that;
"(1) The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Lumpkin County.
"(2) The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Lumpkin County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade

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within Lumpkin County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Lumpkin County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Lumpkin County Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Construction so as to create the Lumpkin County Industrial Building Authority."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 528. By Mr. Horton of Putnam:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to set the com pensation for the Putnam County Tax Collector; to provide for sub mission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article XI, Section II, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

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"The Putnam County Tax Collector, Tax Receiver, or if the office of Tax Commissioner is created then the Tax Commissioner, and his clerical help shall be compensated from the funds of Put nam County. The amount of such compensation shall be set by local law, said amount to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Putnam County; Provided, however, that the Tax Collector, Tax Receiver, or Tax Commissioner, as the case may be, if acting as tag agent, may still receive the fees allowed by law from the sale of motor vehicle tags.

"The compensation aforesaid shall be the full and complete compensation of the Tax Collector, Tax Receiver, or Tax Commis sioner of Putnam County and shall be in lieu of all commissions, fees, or charges of any kind whatsoever heretofore or hereinafter received. Said Tax Collector, Tax Receiver, or Tax Commissioner shall not be entitled to the amount provided in an Act relating to the commissions on taxes collected in excess of a certain per centage of the taxes due according to the Tax Net Digest, approved January 17, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 297), as amended. All funds collected from any source under color of said office, except the salary and fees as hereinbefore set out, shall be County funds and shall be accounted for by the Tax Collector, Tax Receiver, or Tax Commissioner as such."

SECTION 2

This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1963, if approved in the referendum election hereinafter provided.

SECTION 3

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as pro vided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 set, by local law, the compensation of the Putnam County Tax Collector, Tax Receiver, or Tax Commissioner.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to set, by local law, the compensation of the Putnam County Tax Collector, Tax Receiver, or Tax Commissioner."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons

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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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Claxton Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green

Griner Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Long Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

Senator Owens of the 32nd moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Friday, February 9, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by the Reverend Vernard E. Robertson, pastor First Methodist Church, Fort Valley, Georgia.

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

Senators Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's proceed ings had been examined and found correct.

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

Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and consideration of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House to-wit:

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HB 795. By Messrs. Walker and Budd of Lowndes, Johnson of Jenkins and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, so as to change the speed restrictions applicable to motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

The House has passed as amended the following bill of Senate to-wit:

SB 202. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to amend an act so as to modify means and procedure thereof for members to secure Social Security coverage; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House and Senate to-wit:
SR 143. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A resolution to correct the spelling of the Soquee River, and for other River, and for other purposes.
HR 597. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Underwood of Taylor and others: A resolution expressing appreciation to the Congressional Delegation from the State of Georgia in the United States Congress; and for other purposes.
HR 596. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Underwood of Taylor and others: A resolution authorizing the erecting of a monument paying homage to and commemorating certain war veterans; and for other purposes.
HR 518. By Mr. Sangster of Dooly: A resolution declaring October 15th as Poetry Day; and for other purposes.
HR 519. By Messrs. Newton and Matthews of Colquitt: A resolution relative to driver education training in high schools; and for other purposes.

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HE 557. By Messrs. McDonald of White, Andrews of Hall, and others:
A resolution proposing that Yonah Mountain be made a permanent tourist attraction; and for other purposes.

HE 600. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Moss of Gordon, and others: A resolution commending the renovation of New Echota by the Georgia Historical Commission; and for other purposes.
SB 251. By Senator Towson of the 16th: A bill to provide for the use of voting machines in Laurens County; and for other purposes.
SB 240. By Senator Dailey of the llth: A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Dawson, so as to provide that the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Dawson will be eligible to succeed themselves in office; and for other purposes.

SB 212. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act relating to the health insurance plan for State Employees so as to authorize members of the General Assembly to participate in such plan; and for other purposes.

SB 228. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend the act providing that cities having a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide additional pension benefits; and for other purposes.

HB 1035. By Mr. Smith of Pulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that certain cities shall furnish pensions to officers and employees; and for other purposes.

HB 1120. By Mr. Rodgers of Charlton:
A bill to amend an act providing for the districting of Charlton County into fire protection districts, so as to provide for the delection of the provisions exempting incorporated municipalities from the provisions of the act; and for other purposes.

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HB 1134. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Reidsville, by abolishing the present charter of said City, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1138. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill incorporating the Town of Hampton, so as to authorize assess ments against abutting property owners for laying sewer lines; and for other purposes.

HB 1139. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the Town of Locust Grove, so as to change the corporate limits of said town; and for other purposes.

HB 808. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to amend the Contingent section of the General Appropriations Act, so as to provide an appropriation for the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 1133. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Smith of Grady and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act known as the "General Appropriations Act, so as to provide an appropriations for the Budget Bureau; and for other purposes.

HB 867. By Mr. Payton of Coweta:
A bill to amend an act to provide an option to the grand jury of each county to permit the selection from the same jury box of all traverse jurors in all courts designated by the grand jury; and for other purposes.

HR 361. By Messrs. Matthews of Clarke, Cox of Clarke, and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for repayment of medical loans and scholarships by service in any prison or detention or work camp operated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections; and for other purposes.

HB 848. By Messrs. Scoggin of Floyd, Williams of Hall, and others:
A bill to amend an act which provides for the right of contribution among several trespassers so as to provide for the right of contribution

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where the several trespassers are not jointly sued; and for other pur poses.

HR 389. By Messrs. Fleming, Hull and Fuqua of Richmond:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to allow counties to undertake and carry out a slum clearance and redevelopment program; and for other purposes.

HR 545. By Messrs. Barber of Jackson and Williams of Hall: A resolution authorizing the transfer of certain real property located in Hall County; and for other purposes.
HB 810. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty: A bill to provide that when income from an estate or trust is actually used for a person's support, the legal obligation of persons having a legal obligation to support is reduced to that extent; and for other purposes.
HB 735. By Mr. Echols of Upson: A bill to amend an act known as "the General Tax Act", so as to remove the provisions as to tax upon dealers in rifles and centerfire rifle cartridges; and for other purposes.
HB 1115. By Messrs. Barber of Jackson, Hall of Floyd, and others: A bill establishing a retirement system for teachers in public Schools and other State supported schools, so as to provide that the Board of Trustee of the Retirement System be required to make available funds to establish a minimum and maximum floor for each year of service up to a certain number of years; and for other purposes.
HB 1061. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McGarity of Henry and others: A bill to amend an act providing for retirement benefits for the Clerks of the Superior Courts of Georgia, so as to change the amount to be paid into the fund; and for other purposes.

HB 909. By Messrs. Story of Gwinnett and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to notice of application for order to sell and reinvest the estate of a ward; and for other purposes.

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HB 1111. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland, and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to create a system of pensions and retirement pay for officers, deputies and employees of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

HB 1146. By Mr. Brooks of Fulton:
A bill establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, by extending the City limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1140. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Town of Locust Grove; and for other purposes.

HB 1123. By Mr. Stevens of Marion: A bill to amend an act consolidating the office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Marion County, so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.
HB 1124. By Mr. Barnett of Baker: A bill to provide for compensation of the Board of Education of certain counties; and for other purposes.
HB 1130. By Mr. Miller of Elbert: A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to establish the City Court of Elberton in Elbert County; and for other purposes.
HB 1117. By Mr. Davis of Wayne: A bill to amend, revise, supersede and consolidate the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Wayne County; and for other purposes.
HB 1118. By Mr. Davis of Wayne: A bill repealing the Charter for the Town of Screven and re-incor porating said Town as a City and changing the name thereof to the "City of Screven" relating to utility services; and for other purposes.

HB 1141. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Dalton; and for other purposes.

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HB 1112. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act providing in certain counties county taxes may be levied and collected for the purpose of providing reserve for public improvements and for depreciation and obsolescence of existing public buildings; and for other purposes.

HB 1114. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to repeal an act creating the DeKalb County Water Works Ad visory Board; and for other purposes.

HB 1113. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act to create the City of Avondale Estates; to define its limits; to provide a commission form of government; and for other purposes.

HB 1128. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke:
A bill to provide a maximum salary for the coroner of Burke County; and for other purposes.

HB 1135. By Messrs. Twitty and Collins of Mitchell: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Camilla, so as to change the coorporate limits; and for other purposes.
HB 1144. By Mr. Steis of Harris: A bill to amend an act relating to the Clerk of the Superior Court of Harris County; so as to provide for clerical help; and for other purposes.
HB 1150. By Mr. Barrett of Cherokee: A bill to provide the designation of the two representatives of Cherokee County as Position No. 1 and Position No. 2; and for other purposes.
HB 1122. By Mr. Watson of Houston: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Municipality of Warner Robins, so as to give the City of Warner Robins authorization to abandon a sewer easement; and for other purposes.
HB 1119. By Mr. Stevens of Marion: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for the County of Marion; and for other purposes.

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HB 1131. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Wrightsville; and for other purposes.

HB 1127. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Muscogee County, to be known as "Columbus-Muscogee Board of Commissioners"; and for other purposes.

HR 544. By Mr. Parker of Ware:
A resolution creating a Committee to study problems of Youth; and for other purposes.

HB 921. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Twitty of Mitchell, and others:
A bill to provide for grants to municipalities to aid in the construction and maintenance of streets; and for other purposes.

HB 896. By Mr. Arnsdorff of Effingham:
A bill to amend an act relating to fishing on the Sabbath, so as to except certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1137. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to create a new charter for the City of Quitman; and for other purposes.

HR 212. By Smith of Grady:
A resolution to compensate Hall and Sons Milling Company, Inc.; and for other purposes.

HR 462. By Teague of Cobb: A resolution to compensate Alien J. Faulkner; and for other purposes.

HR 407. By Williams of Hall: A resolution compensating Mr. W. 0. Reed, Jr.; and for other purposes

HR 452. By Kirkland of Tattnall:
A resolution authorizing compensation to the Georgia Cigar and Tobacco Company; and for other purposes.

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HR 129. By Sheffield of Brooks: A resolution to compensate Reverend E. K. Rice; and for other purposes.

HR 468. By Dicus of Muscogee: A resolution to compensate Mr. Wise C. Gunnels; and for other purposes.

HR 333. By Keadle of Lamar: A resolution to compensate Dr. Ben Ingram; and for other purposes.

HR 348. By McClelland of Pulton: A resolution compensating Mr. R. P. Packard; and for other purposes.

HR 567. By Clark of Catoosa: A resolution compensating John Russell Allison; and for other purposes.

HR 414. By Bowen of Toombs: A resolution to compensate Tommy Lee Taylor; and for other purposes.

HB 1093. By Black of Webster:
A bill to change the salaries of certain county Commissioners and Clerks of County Commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 1087. By Lewis of Wilkinson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Alientown; and for other purposes.

HB 1094. By Cox and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill entitled "An act to amend the Charter of the Town of Athens, and the various acts amendatory thereof"; and for other purposes.

HB 1086. By Milhollin, Deen, Williams and others of Coffee:
A bill to amend an act placing the Solicitor General of the Waycross Judicial Circuit on a salary; and for other purposes.

HB 1092. By Murphy of Haralson:
A bill to amend an act relating to the time of holding Superior Court in the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

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HR 347. By McClelland of Fulton:
A resolution compensating Mr. Henry A. Pendley; and for other pur poses.

HR 94. By Andrews and Williams of Hall: A resolution compensating Ernest Paul Rundles; and for other purposes.

HR 362. By Harrell of Fayette: A resolution compensating Mrs. Jim Pollard; and for other purposes.

HR 402. By Otwell of Forsyth: A resolution to compensate Melvin Hubbard; and for other purposes.

HR 110. By Jones of Lumpkin: A resolution to compensate Wanda Jones; and for other purposes.

HB 1060. By Ballard of Newton:
A bill to amend an act which incorporated and granted a new charter to the City of Covington; and for other purposes.

HB 1088. By Lewis of Wilkinson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Mclntyre; and for other purposes.

HB 958. By Sangster of Dooly:
A bill to amend Code Section 21-105 of the Code relating to fees paid coroners; and for other purposes.

SB 231. By Senator Green of the 44th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue for Dade County; and for other purposes.

HB 1109. By Brooks, McClelland, and Smith of Fulton;
A bill establishing a new Charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County; and for other purposes.

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HB 1106. By Brooks, McClelland, and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new Charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 1096. By Brooks, McClelland, and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend the voters registration act approved March 25, 1958 as amended; and for other purposes.

HB 1095. By Brooks, McClelland, and Smith of Fulton:
A bill entitled "An act to creat a new Charter for the Town of Palmetto" in Campbell County; and for other purposes.

HB 1107. By Brooks, McClelland, and Smith of Fulton:
A bill establishing a new Charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HR 413. By Bowen of Toombs: A resolution to compensate John Lewis Taylor and Amy Taylor; and for other purposes.
HR 346. By McClelland of Fulton: A resolution compensating Mr. Bernard Smith and Mrs. Blanche Car penter; and for other purposes.
HR 192. By Odom of Dougherty: A resolution to compensate Mr. James W. Wood and Mrs. Vierra Wood; and for other purposes.
HR 412. By Bowen of Toombs: A resolution to compensate J. C. Taylor; and for other purposes.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
HR 597. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Akins of Union, Dunn of Pike, Knight of Laurens and Underwood of Taylor: A resolution expressing appreciation to Congressional Delegation from State for advocating a new veterans' hospital in Atlanta.

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SR 150. By Senators Ayers of the 31st, Harrington of the 24th, Braly of the 38th and Waters of the 41st:
A resolution creating a Committee to study the Health Code; and for other purposes.

SR 156. By Lieutenant Governor Garland Byrd, and Senator Carl Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of Marion Merrill John son; and for other purposes.

SR 155. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of Honorable James T. Plunkett; and for other purposes.

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

SB 283. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act knbwn as the "Urban Redevelopment Law," as amended, so as to provide that municipalities may exchange land owned in Urban Redevelopment Areas for certain land owned by certain organizations; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

SB 284. By Senator Gardner of the 47th: A bill to amend an Act creating a Judicial Council for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 285. By Senator Brown of the 52nd: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
SB 286. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of White, in the County of Bartow; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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SB 287. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Charter for the City of Braselton so as to remove from the city limits all property owned by Jackson County Board of Education upon which is situated the Jackson County High School; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SB 288. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Charter for the City of Hoschton so as to remove from the city limits all property owned by Jackson County Board of Education upon which is situated the Jackson County High School; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

SR 153. By Senators Veazey of the 19th, Hart of the 53rd, and others: Relative to the "Educational Rights Committee;" and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 154. By Senator Gardner of the 47th:
Proposing an amendment to the Conftitution so as to authorize the use of educational funds to provide Workmen's Compensation coverage; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 735. By Mr. Echols of Upson:
A bill to amend an act known as "The General Tax Act", so as to remove the provisions as to tax upon dealers in rifles and centerfire rifle cartridges; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 808. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel: A bill to amend the contingent section of the General Appropriations Act, so as to provide an appropriation for the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 810. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty: A bill to provide that when income from an estate or trust is actually

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used for a person's support, the legal obligation of persons having a legal obligation to support is reduced to that extent; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 846. By Messrs. Scoggin of Floyd, Williams of Hall, Odom of Dougherty, Murphy of Haralson, Tamplin of Morgan and Taylor of Dawson:
A bill to amend an act which provides for the right of contribution among several trespassers so as to provide for the right of contribution where the several trespassers are not jointly sued; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 867. By Mr. Payton of Coweta:
A bill to amend an act to provide an option to the grand jury of each county to permit the selection from the same jury box of all traverse jurors in all courts designated by the grand jury; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 896. By Mr. Arnsdorff of Effingham: A bill to amend an act relating to fishing on the Sabbath, so as to except certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
HB 909. By Messrs. Story of Gwinnett and Matthews of Clarke: A bill to amend an act relating to notice of application for order to sell and reinvest the estate of a ward, so as to provide the service shall not be necessary under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 921. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Twitty of Mitchell, Ballard of Newton and others: A bill to provide for grants to municipalities to aid in the construction and maintenance of streets; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
HB 958. By Mr. Sangster of Dooly: A bill to amend an act relating to fees paid coroners, so as to change the compensation of coroners in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1035. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that certain cities shall furnish pensions to officers and employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1060. By Mr. Ballard of Newton:
A bill to amend an act which incorporated and granted a new charter to the City of Covington; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1061. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McGarity of Henry, Scarborough of Crawford; and for other purposes.
A bill to amend an act providing for retirement benefits for the clerks of the Superior Courts of Georgia, so as to change the amount to be paid into the fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1086. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee, Kimmons of Pierce, Deen of Bacon and Parker of Ware:
A bill to amend an act placing the Solicitor-General of the Waycross Judiciary Circuit on a salary basis, so as to change the compensation of the Solicitor-General; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1087. By Mr. Lewis of Wilkinson: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Alientown, so as to include the County of Twiggs in the town charter; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1088. By Mr. Lewis of Wilkinson: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Mclntyre, so as to change the town limits and add new territory; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1092. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson: A bill to amend an act relating to the time of holding Superior Court in the Tallapoosa Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 1093. By Mr. Black of Webster:
A bill to change the salaries of certain county commissioners and clerks in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1094. By Messrs. Cox and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Town of Athens, so as to provide for the acquiring of a tract of land; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1095. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the Town of Palmetto; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1096. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend the Voters Registration Act, so as to repeal Section 4-A and provide in lieu thereof for places of registration in any county or municipality owned building in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1106. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, relating to election precincts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1107. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, relating to the Recorders Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1109. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, relating to retirement of employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1111. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to create a system of pensions and retirement pay for officers, deputies and employees of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1112. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act providing in certain counties county taxes may be levied and collected for the purpose of providing reserve for public improvements and for depreciation and obsolescence of existing public buildings; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1113. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act to create the City of Avondale Estates; to define its limits; to provide a commission form of government; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1114. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to repeal an act creating the DeKalb County Water Works Ad visory Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1115. By Messrs. Barber of Jackson, Hall of Floyd, Wickham of Muscogee and many others:

A bill establishing a retirement system for teachers in public schools and other State Supported Schools, so as to provide that the Board of Trustee of the Retirement System be required to make available funds to establish a minimum and maximum floor for each year of service up to 40 years as of July 1, 1961 for those members retired on or before that date; and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

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HB 1117. Mr. Davis of Wayne:
A bill to amend, revise, supersede and consolidate the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Wayne County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1118. By Mr. Davis of Wayne:

A bill to amend an act repealing the charter for the Town of Screven and re-incorporating said town as a City and changing the name thereof to the City of Screven, relating to utility services; and for other pur poses.

Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1119. By Mr. Stevens of Marion:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Marion; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1120. By Mr. Rodgers of Charlton:
A bill to amend an act providing for the districting of Charlton County into fire protection districts, so as to provide for the delection of the provision exempting incorporated municipalities from the provisions of the act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1122. By Mr. Watson of Houston:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the municipality of Warner Robins, so as to give the City of Warner Robins authorization to abandon a sewer easement; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1123. By Mr. Stevens of Marion:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Marion County, so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1124. By Mr. Barnett of Baker:
A bill to provide for compensation of the Board of Education of certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1127. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Muscogee County, to be known as Columbus-Muscogee Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1128. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke:
A bill to provide a maximum salary for the coroner of Burke County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1130. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to establish the City Court of Elberton in Elbert County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1131. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Wrightsville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1133. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Smith of Grady and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act known as the General Appropriations Act, so as to provide an appropriations for the Budget Bureau; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1134. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Reidsville, by abolishing the present charter of said City, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1135. By Messrs. Twitty and Collins of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Camilla, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1137. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to create a charter for the City of Quitman; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1138. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill incorporating the Town of Hampton, so as to authorize assess ments against abutting property owners for laying sewer lines; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1139. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the Town of Locust Grove, so as to change the corporate limits of said town; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1140. By McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Town of Locust Grove; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1141. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Dalton; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1144. By Mr. Steis of Harris:
A bill to amend an act relating to the clerk of the Superior Court of Harris County so as to provide for clerical help; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1146. By Mr. Brooks of Fulton:
A bill establishing a new charter for the City of East Point by extending the city limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1150. By Mr. Barrett of Cherokee:
A bill to provide the designation of the two representatives of Cherokee County as Position No. 1 and Position No. 2; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 94. By Messrs. Andrews and Williams of Hall: A resolution to compensate Ernest Paul Bundles; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 110. By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin: A resolution to compensate Wanda Jones; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 129. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks: A resolution to compensate Reverend E. K. Rice; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 192. By Mr. Odom of Dougherty:
A resolution to compensate Mr. James W. Wood and Mrs. Vierra Wood; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 212. By Mr. Smith of Grady:
A resolution to compensate Hall and Sons Milling Company; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 287. By Messrs. Duncan of Carroll and Waldrop of Carroll:
A resolution to compensate Fred Dial for damages to his automobile caused by a State Highway Department Truck backing into it; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 333. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar: A resolution to compensate Dr. Ben Ingram; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 346. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton:
A resolution compensating Mr. Bernard Smith and Mrs. Blanche Car penter; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 347. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton:
A resolution compensating Mr. Henry A. Pendley; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 348. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton: A resolution compensating Mr. R. P. Packard; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 362. By Mr. Harrell of Fayette: A resolution compensating Mrs. Jim Pollard; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 389. By Messrs. Fleming, Hull and Fuqua of Richmond: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow counties to undertake and carry out a slum clearance and redevelop ment program; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 402. By Mr. Otwell of Forsyth: A resolution to compensate Melvin Hubbard; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HR 407. By Mr. Williams of Hall: A resolution compensating Mr. W. O. Reed, Jr.; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HR 412. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs: A resolution to compensate J. C. Taylor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 413. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs:
A resolution to compensate John Lewis Taylor and Amy Taylor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 414. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs: A resolution to compensate Tommy Lee Taylor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 452. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall:
A resolution authorizing compensation to the Georgia Cigar and Tobacco Company; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 461. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke, Morgan of Gwinnett and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for repayment of medical loans and scholarships by service in any prison or detention or work camp operated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 462. By Mr. Teague of Cobb: A resolution to compensate Alien J. Faulkner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 468. By Mr. Dicus of Muscogee: A resolution to compensate Mr. Wise C. Gunnells; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 644. By Mr. Parker of Ware:
A resolution creating a Committee to study problems of Youth; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

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HE 545. By Messrs. Barber of Jackson and Williams of Hall:
A resolution authorizing the transfer of certain real property located in Hall County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 557. By Messrs. McDonald of White, Andrews of Hall, Akins of Union and Williams of Hall:
A resolution proposing that Yonah Mountain be made a permanent tourist attraction; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HR 567. By Mr. Clark of Catoosa: A resolution compensating John Russell Allison; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HR 596. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Underwood of Taylor, Knight of Laurens, Dunn of Pike, Smith and Boyett of Whitfield: A resolution authorizing the erecting of a monument paying homage to and commemorating certain war veterans; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.
The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:
SB 281. By Senator Brown of the 52nd: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Roswell, as amended; and for other purposes.
SB 282. By Senators Bell of the 10th, Dykes of the 14th, and others: A bill to amend an act revising laws relating to the State Board of Corrections, as amended; and for other purposes.
SR 148. By Senator Whisnant of the 25th: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Education and the Board of Health of Harris County to use funds for a program of tax equalization and reappraisal; and for other pur poses.

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SR 149. By Senator McWhorter of the 34th, and Brown of the 52nd:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to provide that it shall be the duty of the General Assembly to reapportion the Senate; and for other purposes.

SR 150. By Senators Ayers of the 31st, Harrington of the 20th, and others: Creating a committee to study the Health Code; and for other purposes.

SR 151. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Miller of the 40th, and others:
To create an interim committee to study water pollution; and for other purposes.

SR 152. By Senators Miller of the 40th, Dykes of the 14th, and others:
Creating a committee to study matters relating to private educational institutions; and for other purposes.

HB 863. By Messrs. Bowen of Toombs, Kirkland of Tattnall, Fowler of Treutlen, Arnsdorff of Effingham, Newton of Colquitt and Underwood of Mont gomery:
A bill to amend an act revising the State Game and Fish Laws, so as to place limitations upon the use of baskets for the taking of rough fish; and for other purposes.

HB 895. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to create and establish a Board of Physical Therapy, and to pro vide and specify all details germane and pertinent to the composition, administration and operation of same; and for other purposes.

HB 970. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act regulating public instruction in Glynn County, so as to provide for education beyond the High School level; and for other purposes.

HB 983. By Mr. Phillips of Columbia:
A bill to create and incorporate the City of Martinez, in the County of Columbia, and to grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.

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HB 1011. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Twitty of Mitchell, Smith of Emanuel, Cox of Clarke and Morgan of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act creating the Minimum Foundation Program of Education, relating to determination of the amount of funds needed by a local unit to pay teachers' salaries; and for other purposes.

HB 1021. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Paulding County; and for other purposes.

HB 1025. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill creating the Albany-Dougherty Payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1034. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to amend an act relating to the authority of county boards of education over school property and facilities so as to provide that county boards may transfer school sites located in municipalities under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 1055. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Rockdale; and for other purposes.

HB 1056. By Messrs. Henderson of Atkinson, Knight of Berrien, Lee of Clinch and others:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the fee system existing in the Su perior Court of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit, so as to change the com pensation paid to the Solicitor General; and for other purposes.

HB 1057. By Mr. Jones of Liberty:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Hinesville, so as to empower the City of Hinesville, through its governing body, to grant franchises, licenses, easements and rights of way in the public streets, etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 1066. By Messrs. Fuqua of Richmond, Melton of Spalding and Stuckey of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Office Building Authority

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Act", so as to change the definition of the word "project"; and for other purposes.

HB 1070. By Messrs. Bozeman and Keyton of Thomas:
A bill to amend an act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Thomasville; and for other purposes.

HB 1072. By Mr. Dickey of Chatham:
A bill to provide for the establishment of fire protective districts in Chatham County; and for other purposes.

HB 1073. By Mr. Deen of Bacon:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Alma; and for other purposes.

HB 1075. By Mr. Knight of Berrien:
A bill to amend an act providing for the holding of four terms each year of Berrien Superior Court, so as to provide for a change in the date of holding certain terms of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.

HB 1083. By Messrs. Storey and Morgan of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville; and for other purposes.

HR 423. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Cartersville Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 499. By Mr. Parker of Ware:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the General Assembly to provide for the payment of grants to counties under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

HR 530. By Mr. Wells of Oconee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Oconee County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.

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HR 531. By Mr. Purcell of Franklin:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Franklin County Industrial Building Authority; and for other pur poses.

HR 532. By Mr. Andrews of Stephens:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Stephens County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 533. By Mr. Johnson of Jenkins:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Jenkins County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 535. By Mr. Lokey of McDuffie:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Thomson and McDuffie County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 537. By Messrs. Pickard, Wickham and Dicus of Muscogee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize Muscogee County to issue certain revenue anticipation obliga tions known as revenue bonds; and for other purposes.

HR 540. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Coffee County Recreational Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 541. By Messrs. Crawford and Funk of Chatham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for 15 members of the Savannah District Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 542. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to psrmit the governing authorities of the County of Bibb and the City of Macon to make certain appropriations through the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority so as to encourage the location of industrial facili ties; and for other purposes.

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HR B43. By Messrs. Phillips, Thornton and Taylor of Bibb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the General Assembly to empower the governing authority of Bibb County with the authority to provide for the construction and maintenance of streets and related installations, both within and with out; and for other purposes.

HR 550. By Messrs. Moore and Adams of Polk:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Cedartown Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 551. By Messrs. Puqua of Richmond, Melton of Spalding and Stuckey of Dodge:
A resolution creating a committee relative to the construction of a new Governor's Mansion; and for other purposes.

HR 559. By Mr. White of Mclntosh:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to grant the governing authority of the City of Darien the authority to close streets, roads, alleys and sidewalks in said city; and for other purposes.

HR 565. By Mr. Clark of Catoosa:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for sewage districts for the County of Catoosa; and for other pur poses.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 261. Do Pass. SB 270. Do Pass. SB 278. Do Pass. SR 146. Do Pass. SR 150. Do Pass. HR 363. Do Pass.

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HR 364. Do Pass. HB 327. Do Pass. HB 712. Do Pass. HB 730. Do Pass. HB 790. Do Pass. HB 883. Do Pass. HB 959. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

Mr. Miller of the 40th District, Secretary of the Committee on Educational Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Educational Matters 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 242. Do Not Pass. SB 248. Do Not Pass. SB 250. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Miller of 40th District, Secretary.

Senator Waters of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bill 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 Gover nor:
SB 170. Respectfully submitted, Waters of 41st District, Chairman.

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Mr. Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :
HB 998. Do Pass. HB 1006. Do Pass. HB 1007. Do Pass. HB 1010. Do Pass. HB 1012. Do Pass. HB 1013. Do Pass. HB 1014. Do Pass. HB 1015. Do Pass. HB 1016. Do Pass. HB 1024. Do Pass. HB 1026. Do Pass. HB 1027. Do Pass. HB 1028. Do Pass. HB 1029. Do Pass. HB 1030. Do Pass. HB 1031. Do Pass. HB 1032. Do Pass. HB 1033. Do Pass. HB 1041. Do Pass. HB 1042. Do Pass. HB 1043. Do Pass. HB 1044. Do Pass. HB 1045. Do Pass. HB 1046. Do Pass. HB 1047. Do Pass. HB 1048. Do Pass. HB 1049. Do Pass. SB 273. Do Pass.

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SB 274. Do Pass. SB 275. Do Pass. SB 276. Do Pass. SB 279. Do Pass. SB 280. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Brown of 52nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Staples of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 228. Do Pass. SB 256. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Staples of 37th District, Chairman.

Mr. Perry of the 49th District, Acting Chairman of the Committee on Agri culture and Natural Resources, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has had under con sideration 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 863. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Perry of 49th District, Acting Chairman.

Senator Waters of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SR 142.
Respectfully submitted,
Waters of 41st District,
Chairman.

The following local uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 273. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act approved Sept. 16, 1891, entitled "An Act to incorporate the City of Hapeville, Georgia, so as to extend the city limits of city; to give city jurisdiction beyond corporate limits for police, sanitary; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

SB 274. By Senator Brown of the 52nd: A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate the City of Hape ville, Georgia, so as to extend the city limits, give city jurisdiction beyond corporate limits for police, sanitary; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 275. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act authorizing emeritus offices for department heads in counties having population of more than 500,000 persons; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

SB 276. By Senator Gardner of the 47th:
A bill creating a small claims court in certain counties in this State, so as to provide for one or more bailiffs of and for said small claims 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 38, nays 0.

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

SB 279. By Senator White of the 39th:
A bill to amend an act placing the coroner of Douglas County on a salary in lieu of fees; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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

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SB 280. By Senator McWhorter of the 50th:
A bill to repeal an act to establish the City Court of Lexington, in and for the County of Oglethorpe; and for other purposes.

The report 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 998. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Manchester; to fix the cor porate 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 41, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1007. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Americus; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

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HB 1006. By Mr. Lovett of Laurens:
A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the County of Laur ens; and for other purposes.

Senator Towson of the 16th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1006 by inserting in the title of said bill before the word "to repeal conflicting laws" the words "to provide for a refer endum."
By renumbering Section 10 of said bill as Section 11.
By adding a new Section 10 of said bill which shall read as follows:
"Section 10. At the next regular democratic primary held after the approval of this act by the Governor, or after it other wise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Laurens County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submit ting this act to the voters of Laurens County for approval or rejection. The Ordinary shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof, in the official organ of Laurens County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"For approval of the act to provide for the appointment and designation of a county depository for the funds of Laurens County.
"Against approval of the act to provide for the appointment and designation of a county depository for the funds of Laurens County."
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 the votes cast on such question are for approval of the act, it shall become of full force and effect as provided hereinbefore. If less than a majority of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the act, it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by Laurens County. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to hold and con duct such election. He shall hold such election under the same laws and rules and regulations as govern general elections, except as otherwise provided herein. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to canvass the returns and declare and certify the result of the election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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

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

HB 1010. By Mr. Wells of Oconee:
A bill to amend an act reincorporating the Town of Watkinsville; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

HB 1012. By Messrs. Moore and Adams of Polk:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for the County of Polk, so as to increase the num ber of Commissioners and establish Districts; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1013. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Eastman; to define the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 1014. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act to provide for four terms of the Superior Court of Dodge County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

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

HB 1015. By Mr. Culpepper of Talbot:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Talbot County; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 1016. By Mr. Lewis of Wilkinson:
A bill to amend an act creating the charter of the City of Gordon, so as to extend the city limits; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 1024. By Mr. Boggs of Madison:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Ila, in Madison Coun ty; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1026. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

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

HB 1027. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Albany; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 1028. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, clerk of the Superior Court and the Ordinary of Dougherty County on a salary basis; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

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

HB 1029. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to change the limit of ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1030. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin, by enlarging the present city boundaries and the corporate limits by the annexation of certain described 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 42, nays 0.

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

HB 1031. By Messrs. Melton and Bolton of Spalding: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensation of the Coroner of Spalding County; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 49, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1032. By Mr. Lokey of McDuffie:
A bill to create the Thomson and McDuffie County Industrial Develop ment 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 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1033. By Mr. Doster of Wilcox: A bill to grant a new charter to the City of Rochelle; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 44, nays 0.

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

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HB 1041. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon, so as to confirm the action of the mayor and council in closing a por tion of the Alley in Square 77 in the old 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 42, nays 0.

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

HB 1042. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to 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 42, nays 0.

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

HB 1043. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Recorders Court 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 42, nays 0.

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

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HB 1044. By Messrs. Thornton, Taylor and Phillips of Bibb:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon, so as to extend 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 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1045. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon, relating to insurance for employees 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 41, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1046. By Messrs. Thornton, Taylor and Phillips of Bibb: A bill to amend an act re-enacting the charter of the City of Macon, so as to change the date for Macon tax returns; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

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HB 1047. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act re-enacting the charter of the City of Macon, relating to polling places; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1048. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act to establish a county board of commissioners for the County of Bibb; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1049. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb: A bill to create a public body corporate and politic, as an instrumen tality of the County of Bibb and the City of Macon, and to be known as the Macon-Bibb County Industrial 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 44, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The president appointed as a Committee of Escort for Congressman Carl Vinson and Governor Ernest Vandiver the following:

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Senators Harrington of the 20th, Lambert of the 28th, Sanders of the 18th, Claxton of the 21st, Persons of the 22nd, Jones of the 23rd, Fitzpatrick of the 51st, Dykes of the 14th and Towson of the 16th.

Senator Miller of the 40th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be recommitted to the Committee on Educational Matters:

HB 712. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin:
A bill to provide that school bus drivers in the public schools of this State shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed school month of service; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

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 an address by Honorable John J. Flynt, Jr., of, the 4th Con gressional District, and Honorable Carl Vinson, of the 6th Congressional District, was called to order by the president of the Senate.

The resolution authorizing the joint session of the Senate and House was read by the secretary of the Senate.

Lieutenant-Governor Byrd introduced Honorable John J. Flynt with the following remarks:
It is my pleasure today to present to you gentlemen of the General Assembly, one of Georgia's most distinguished sons.
The fact that he is a former member -of the Georgia General Assem bly makes it an even greater pleasure. He serves in the House of Repre sentatives in 1947 and 1948.
Jack Flynt is now in his fourth term as a member of the Georgia delegation to the National Congress.
He has served the citizens of Georgia well, both in Congress and at home.
Before being elected as a Representative of the Fourth Congres sional District in 1954, Jack Flynt served in numerous high posts within this state.

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To name a few, he was President of the Georgia Bar Association, President of the Solicitor General Association of Georgia, a member of the House of Representatives of Spalding County and a member of the Board of Governors of Georgia Military Academy.

Jack Flynt, as a member of the National Congress, has consistently fought for a conservative form of government despite the fact that he ha.s frequently been in the minority.

In this fight, he has often found himself battling for continuation of our Southern way of life.

Some battles have been lost. Others were won. But, Jack Flynt has always fought with honor.

I consider it indeed a honor to present to you at this time, the Honorable John J. Flynt, Congressman from the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia.

Congressman Flynt addressed the joint session of the Senate and House, expressing his deep appreciation for having been invited on three occasions to address the General Assembly, and in his usual able manner discussed the many problems confronting the American people.

In accordance with the provisions of HR 476, Honorable Carl Vinson, Gover nor Vandiver, and other distinguished guests appeared upon the floor of the House.
Lieutenant-Governor Byrd gave the following presentation of Congressman Carl Vinson:
Governor Vandiver, Congressman Flynt, Speaker Smith, our dis tinguished guest, and members of this General Assembly . . .
Seldom in the history of these great United States has any man achieved the recognition in his home state, in his nation, and throughout the world, as has our distinguished and honored speaker this morning.
He has been called the father of the modern two-ocean Navy . . .
The elder statesman of aviation . . .
Backstage Boss of the Pentagon . . . and
The guardian of our nation's armed forces, and many similar com mendatory titles.
Prior to the untimely death of the Honorable Sam Rayburn, our

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distinguished guest was second, in length of service, only to the late and revered Speaker of the House in the National Congress.

Now, only the Honorable Clarence Cannon of Missouri, Emanuel Celler and John Taber of New York, come anywhere near matching his record of service.

For the record, he's got a five-term lead on them, so there's no way they can catch him.

His entire career in the Congress has included many significant milestones in the bolstering of the United States military forces.

Many times he stood alone in fighting legislation which he believed would jeopardize the proper defense of our country.

As Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee he has been the eternally vigilant champion of the military services ... of the nation's security . . . and the defender of the very lives of all our people.

We are honored to have him here with us today, in order that we might sufficiently recognize his distinguished service, by receiving this portrait of him, so that it can be displayed in these hallowed halls.

It is my pleasure, therefore, to present to you, the Honorable Carl Vinson of Milledgeville, Senior Member of the United States House of Representatives.

Mr. Vinson . . .

His entire record, is a monument of unbiased service . . .

To his fellow man . . .

To his state . . .

To his nation . . .

Always, based solely on what is for the good of the country.

Men are not born great. They are born, as was Carl Vinson, with a capacity to become great.

If, in periods of emergency, their every decision is selfless, and each vote they cast is for the good of the country, they will become good men and great patriots.

This, my friends, is Carl Vinson ... a great Georgian, a great American ... a great patriot.

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Congressman Carl Vinson addressed the General Assembly with the follow ing remarks:

Governor Vandiver, Lieutenant Governor Byrd, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Secretary of State, Distinguished Members of the General Assembly:

It is not often that a man has an opportunity to observe his own likeness in a State Capitol.

But if I may offer my own dedication to this event, then allow me to say that I hope this portrait will be looked upon as proof that no son or daughter of Georgia can aspire to greater personal satisfaction and happiness than to serve the people of his State, whether it be in this legislative body, the Congress of the United States, or any branch of government.

I shall always cherish the hope that those who look at this portrait, will be reminded that it is here only because of the opportunity which democracy gives to those who are willing to serve it!

This is the proudest and the most humble moment of my life.

Never before has such honor and distinction been bestowed upon me.

No one could receive a greater reward than to be privileged to address the General Assembly of Georgia.

But to hear the kind and overly-generous remarks about me, and also the placing of my portrait in this Capitol, raises this event to a magnitude I do not deserve, but which will live in my memory forever.

It is impossible for me to express in words my gratitude and grate fulness to the members of this great legislative body for the honor you pay me today.

No event in my past life, and no event in my future, can ever equal this day.

In fact, the only other incident in my life that can approach the sense of humbleness and pride that I feel today occurred 53 years ago when I took my oath of office here as a member of the House from the County of Baldwin.

It was my high privilege to serve in the House from 1909 to 1912.

My mind's eye today ranges over the procession of the great Geor gians who have served the people in this hall.

I recall vividly some of the distinguished members of the House with whom I served--men such as Joe Hill Hall of Bibb County, Seeb Wright of Floyd, Hooper Alexander of DeKalb, Boykin Wright of Rich-

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mond, Alex Lawrence and Randolph Anderson of Chatham, J. J. Flynt of Spalding, W. H. Burwell of Hancock--and many others who wrote their names with distinction high in the annals of Georgia history.

Their legislative foresight contributed much to the present great ness of this State.

In my last term, I was honored by my colleagues of the House by being elected Speaker Pro Tern.

How well do I recall my feelings when I was called upon to take the gavel and preside over this House during the Speakership of that great Georgian--John Holden of Jefferson.

Memories crowd upon me! In this hall, Democracy has kept its vigil and worked its will for freedom.

The mighty Georgians who have hallowed this House look through the screen of yesteryears upon a living demonstration of what freedom can accomplish.

I shall always feel that my experiences here, and the lessons I """ learned while in the Georgia Legislature, gave me an invaluable back
ground in legislative and parliamentary procedures which, I am confi dent, have enabled me to better meet my responsibilities in the Congress of the United States.

I shall never forget the importance--the significance--and the : privilege of serving in this great body.

The State Legislature is the legislative body that is closest to the ! people. It is the legislative body that is truly responsible for the daily
! activities of the citizens of this great State.

Here is the foundation of democracy and representative govern' "'< ment.

Two years later, in 1914, after my service in the House, I was elected to the Congress of the United States.
And now, in December of this year, it will be my rare privilege to have served in the Congress of the United States for 48 consecutive years.
During this period of time I have seen America grow in stature and achievement to attain its present unchallenged position as the leader of the free world.

As a member of Congress, I have witnessed the passing of the horse and buggy age, and the event of the almost unbelievable era of outer space.

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When I first entered the Congress of the United States, a billion dollar federal budget was unheard of; today, a 90-billion dollar federal budget has become inevitable.

Georgia was predominately an agricultural state back in 1909; in fact when I entered the Legislature, we were still recovering from the effects of the War Between the States.

But today, industry, commerce and transportation combine with agriculture to give this State an economy which is both versatile and balanced.

We are rapidly becoming industrialized to a high degree, producing countless products for the economy of the nation, and with an export trade with the nations of the earth that is growing in leaps and bounds, exceeding 200-million dollars annually.

During my public service, the citizens of this great State have three times been called upon to do their part in defending the nation in the crises of war.

Together with the nation, we have gone forward, in spite of de pressions, droughts, crop shortages and crop surpluses.

But during the fantastic progress we have made, as one of the greatest States of the nation, truly the Empire State of the South, Georgians have never failed to uphold the basic philosophy of our Fed eral Constitution, nor have Georgians broken faith with the fundamental principles laid down by our founding fathers.

When I first entered public service more than 50 years ago, I was confident that the problems that confronted the State of Georgia were overwhelming in their proportions.

But I must confess that as the world gets smaller, and as the popu lation increases, the problems that confront the world become even greater, year by year.
Fifty years ago the lack of roads was a serious handicap to the future of Georgia. Practically no farm homes had the advantages of electricity. Old age, instead of being the evening of a full life, was, for many, a nightmare at sundown.
Today, we have social security for the aged, rural electrification projects light our farms, and we have built one of the finest highway systems in the nation.
A half-century ago Georgia farmers were at the mercy of depressed farm prices; surplus crops meant ruinous prices; and droughts meant no income.
Today, American farmers have crop insurance and farm price supports.

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The blessings of mankind have been showered upon America; and in the short space of half a century, we have achieved a greatness un paralleled in the march of civilization.

When I first entered the Congress of the United States it was my privilege to serve with a truly great President--Woodrow Wilson.

Since that time, I have served with seven successive Presidents of

the United States. Each President has faced problems greater than those

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of his predecessor.

I can recall clearly and distinctly participating in the debate when the Congress of the United States* in April of 1917, voted to declare war on Germany.

I remember the roaring 20's, and the boom and bust period that followed.

Therefore, the nation was blessed with the election of a leader with imagination and confidence, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt led us out of the wilderness of doubt, confusion and despair.

But this was shattered by the onset of World War II, and the attack on Pearl Harbor.

And then came the great period of building a war machine that won victory.

In 1945, we again looked forward to a period of peace and prosper ity, only to be confronted with the spread of communism, and its open challenge to our way of life.

We met this communist threat to our freedom at its very inception.

We met this threat with the Greek-Turkish loan.

We met this threat with the Marshall Plan.

We met this threat by rebuilding our Armed Forces.

We met this threat with American courage on the blood-stained battlefields of far away Korea.

But the struggle with communism continues.

It is a contest, the magnitude of which increases with each passing day, as men vie for the minds and hearts of billions of human beings.

It is a struggle we must win if we are to preserve for posterity the blessings of mankind, which we have rightfully acquired and which we have so willingly shared with others.

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Jt is a fight for survival in a divided world faced with two com pletely contradictory philosophies of life.

On the one hand stands the free world, with the dignity of man as its bulwark; on the other--the claw of communism, which claims the state as all-powerful and human dignity meaningless.

This struggle for the minds of men will continue, and representa tive government, as we know it here in Georgia and throughout the na tion, is one of the vital issues at stake.

Our system of government must prevail if mankind and human dig nity is to survive, and if we are to remain free.

And it is for this reason that our nation is today faced with the largest peacetime federal budget in its history.

The vast majority of this budget is devoted to national defense so we may be able to meet and deter aggression. To meet this threat headon we must continue to build and improve our strength.

But this strength must be more than military power alone--it must also include sound diplomacy and economic aid to undeveloped nations.

Nature abhors a vacuum--and so do the communists. They exploit every form of human misery in the world.
We must exert every reasonable effort to aid these people in their efforts to remain free.

We must continue to show the world that our democratic way of life--our freedom, our productive capacity, our respect for human dig nity, our ideals, and our dedication1--is superior to the communist form of government.

Let me say here, that I do not fear for the future of this nation.

I am confident that not only will representative government sur vive, and continue to enhance the inalienable rights of man, but even tually our democratic way of life shall prevail throughout the world.

But this cannot be achieved by complacency; it will not be achieved by wishful thinking; nor will it be achieved without sacrifice and de termination.

Communism is the threat to our security; and communism is the obstacle to world peace.

We have met this great threat in the past--we are fighting this threat now--and we will continue the fight.

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The immediate problems of the day are all too plain to see--Cuba lies about 90 miles from the tip of Florida.

Here exists a communist satellite growing in strength each day.

Laos, South Viet Nam, Berlin, and Africa, are but a few of the other areas of the world that confront us with questions we must face and solve.
Truly only a nation with strong leadership, strong will, and with hard-working, skilled, intelligent, and courageous people, will win this , . < battle.

But these are the attributes of Americans; these are the attributes of Georgians; these are the attributes which will one day overcome communism and bring the blessings of peace and prosperity to all the world.
; ".. When I think of these problems and compare them with other prob lems that confront this nation, this State, and every State Legislature, I cannot help but recall those days in 1909 when I first entered the General Assembly.
The challenges of those days seemed just as real, and just as im portant as those that face the nation today.

Yet, while the pressing concerns of those yesteryears may seem to pale into insignificance compared with the grave issues of today, nev ertheless, it was the manner in which we as a nation solved those prob lems over the past fifty years that has made it possible for us to be come the leader of the free world and face the greatest challenge to mankind since the beginning of modern civilization.
"Democracy," as it is lived in the villages, the cities, and the coun ties of this State, is the keystone of this citadel of freedom which Geor gia sets to the face of communism.
Democracy isn't government at the highest level--democracy is government in every village, every town, every country, and every State of the Union.
And here, in this State Legislature, is a true example of democracy at work.
Here is democracy at its best--where the problems of every Georgia citizen are considered, and where that which is best for the greatst number, but with justice for all, has become the cardinal rule of deci sion.

It is with understandable pride, but with a sincere humbleness of

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spirit and a deep sense of humility, that I express to you my very sin

cere gratitude for this greatest day in my lifetime.

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I hope that I may some day be worthy of the honor you pay me-- for truly, I can say to you in complete and absolute sincerity, my fond est hopes have never envisioned such an honor as this!

Thank you all.

To perpetuate the memory of Congressman Carl Vinson so that future gen erations shall never forget his many accomplishments, a portrait of Congressman Vinson was presented to the State of Georgia.

Governor S. Ernest Vandiver, in accepting the portrait of Congressman Vin son, gave the following laudatory remarks:

Congressman Vinson, Congressman Flynt, Lt. Governor Byrd, and members of this General Assembly . . .

I am accepting this fine portrait, not just on behalf of Carl Vinson's fellow Georgians, but also on behalf of the people of these entire United States.

For, I humbly believe that the whole nation--and not just his native state--owes Carl Vinson honor and gratitude.

When his portrait goes on display in this Capitol Building, it will serve notice to the world of our recognition of his unparalleled labors in behalf of his community, his state and his nation.

Forty-seven years of his life have been devoted to providing our

country with a strong and mighty defense force ... a force which has

been pur strongest guarantee of peace.

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His lengthy service in Congress . . . stretching from November 3,

1914 . . . has somewhat overshadowed his record as a member of the

Georgia House of Representatives, from Baldwin County, when he held

the office of Speaker Pro-Tern.

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His Congressional service has also eclipsed his record as a county court solicitor, and County Court Judge, prior to his election to Con gress.

I am mentioning this service again this morning, my friends, in order that we may recognize the full and true stature of this public servant we honor here today ... a man who moved on to serving his nation in a greater duty, after fulfilling offices of public trust at, home.

The best tribute I could give to him is a passage taken from the inaugural address of the late President Rutherford B. Hayes. He said:

"He serves his party best who serves his country best."

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Carl Vinson's service has never been based on party politics, nor his actions motivated by partisan political considerations.

His entire record is a monument of unbiased service . . .

To his fellow man . . .

To his state . . .

To his nation . . .

Always, based solely on what is for the good of the country.

Men are not born great. They are born, as was Carl Vinson, with a capacity to become great.

If, in periods of emergency, their every decision is selfless, and each vote they cast is for the good of the country, they will become good men and great patriots.

This, my friends, is Carl Vinson ... a great Georgian, a great American ... a great patriot.

Thank you, Mr. Vinson, for your portrait. We will announce, at a future time, when and where the portrait will go on display here in the Capitol.

Secretary of State Ben W. Fortson was handed the portrait and asked to notify Congressman Vinson where the same would be located in the Georgia State Capitol.

Mr. Twitty of Mitchell 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 for the regular transaction of business.

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

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HB 765. By Messrs. Sinclair of Macon and Rowland of Johnson:
A bill to amend an act relating to the creation of the State Board of Medical Examiners; to change the amount of license fees; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

SB 256. By Senator Braly of the 38th:
A bill to amend Code Title 114 relating to Workmen's Compensation, so as to provide for a waiver of heart conditions; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

SB 270. By Senator Mathews of the 48th:
A bill providing fair trade practices for agents and agencies handling the sale and distribution of daily newspapers repealing all laws in con flict herewith; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 2.

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

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SB 139. By Senators Johnson of the 46th and Ray of the 4th:
A bill to amend an act comprehensively and exhaustively superseding and revising the laws relating to the Game and Pish Commission and to Game and Fish, approved March 7, 1955, (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 483), as approved March 17, 1960, (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 974), so as to change the fees for resident licenses for hunting and fishing, and to change the age limitations; to provide for funds to be retained by the Game and Fish Commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 139 by striking Section I in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section I. An act comprehensively and exhaustively super seding and revising the laws relating to the Game and Fish Com mission and to game and fish, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 483), as amended, particularly by an act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 974), is hereby amended by striking from Section 31 the last paragraph, as amended by said amendatory Act of 1960, and inserting lieu thereof the following:
'Resident license fees shall be as follows:
'Hunting. (a) Yearly _.....__...._.____,,_..__.,,_.___.....___..____.__..______._....__ $3.25 (b) Yearly for hunting with bow and arrow __.._.__._____._.___$3.25
'Fishing. (a) Yearly for fishing ..._.-....._.--.__._.......,,.....-._._-......... $1.75 Combination hunting and fishing license _._^_.._.____......$4.25
'Persons under 16 years of age shall not be required to obtain the hunting and fishing licenses referred to herein.' "
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 1, and the amend ment 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 28, nays 1.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended,

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SB 278. By Senator Johnson of the 46th:
A bill to prohibit picketing, demonstrating, or other riotous conduct on, around, or adjacent to State property; to provide procedures connected with the same; and for other purposes.

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

was agreed to.

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

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

HB 755. By Mr. Bolton of Spalding:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide that representatives of estates shall be deemed to have collected certain funds which are required by law to be withheld by the person paying the same for tax purposes; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

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

HB 466. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act relating to the purposes for which counties may levy taxes, so as to authorize counties to levy a tax for certain school lunch purposes; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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

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The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 202. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act approved February 3, 1949, establishing an employees' retirement system, (Ga. Laws 1949, pp. 138, et seq.), as amended, so as to modify means and procedure thereof for members to secure Social Security coverage; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

The Committee on Rules moved to amend SB 202 as follows:
By adding in the title thereof after the words "to restrict member ship;" the following:
"to provide that members of the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia who become subject to the provisions of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may transfer their credits to the Employees' Retirement System; to prescribe the manner of so doing;"

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ment to SB 202.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

The Rules Committee of the House offered the following amendment to SB 202:

The Rules Committee moves to amend SB 202 by renumbering Section 8 so that when so renumbered said Section shall be known as Section 9.
By adding a new Section 8 thereto to read as follows:
"Section 8. Said act is further amended by adding to Section 8 a new and an additional subsection to be numbered subsection (9to read as follows:
'(9). (a) Any other provisions of law to the contrary not withstanding, any individual becoming an employee in a department

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whose employees are covered by Employees' Retirement System and such individual has creditable service with the Teachers' Retirement System, such service being subsequent to January 1, 1945, shall become a member of Division "A" and be eligible to transfer said credits to the Employees' Retirement System and same shall be deemed to be membership service for the computation of retirement benefits only and in no instance shall the transferring employees annuity be used for any additional credits, annuity or pension wise. Provided further, however, that such membership service as may be transferred shall not be used in the determining of qualification of a member for benefits other than vested1 rights, disability, death or normal service retirement.

' (b) Any other provisions of law to the contrary notwithstand ing, any individual upon becoming a member with the Employees' Retirement System shall not be eligible to transfer any credits from the Teachers' Retirement System if such credits include serv ice prior to January 1, 1945, such individual shall become a member of Division "A". Provided, however, the years of creditable service on record to the credit of the member with the Teachers Retirement System shall be taken into consideration by the Employees' Retire ment System only for qualifying purposes for vested rights, death, disability or normal retirement, and any benefits payable by the Teachers Retirement System shall be paid by such system direct to the member or beneficiary.

' (c) Any other provisions of law to the contrary notwith standing, any individual, who, upon becomng a member of the Teachers' Retirement System has credits with the Employees' Re tirement System and such credits are for less than 18 years service shall have such credits transferred to the Teachers' Retirement System.

'(d) Any other provisions of law to the contrary notwithstand ing, any individual, who, upon becoming a member of the Teachers Retirement System has 18 or more years of credit with the Em ployees' Retirement System shall have such credits remain intact with the Employees' Retirement System until his death, disability or retirement. Should such individual qualify for retirement bene fits with the Teachers' Retirement System then such credits with the Employees' Retirement System shall be computed on the basis that such individual qualified for retirement with the Employees' System and such benefits shall be computed upon the age and plan of retirement under the Teachers Retirement System but based on those credits that have remained with the Employees' Retirement System.
'(e) Any other provisions of law to the contrary notwith standing, any individual retiring with the Teachers' Retirement System who has credits on record with the Employees' Retirement System shall have the retirement allowances computed by the Employees' Retirement System and payable to the member or the beneficiary in accordance with the established records of the Teachers' Retirement System at the time of his death, or retire ment, whichever is applicable.'"

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Senator Overby of the 33rd offered the following amendment to the House amendment to SB 202:

Amend the House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill No. 202, as follows:
By adding at the end of the said House Amendment the following:
"Senate Bill No. 202 is further amended by adding at the end of Section 3 thereof, between the period (.) and the quotation ("), the following language:
'Provided further, however, that in the event of the death of any member of the 1962 General Assembly prior to the passage of this act, such member shall be deemed to have elected Survivors' Bene fits coverage and any benefits payable shall be made to the deceased members widow, any liabilities which may be incurred by reason of this particular provision shall be paid from the sum total of con tributions as called for in this Section 3.'"

On the adoption of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to SB 202, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the House amendment to SB 202, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the House amendment, as amended, was adopted.

HE 367. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution authorizing the placing of a monument at Vicksburg, Mississippi, identical to the Georgia Monument placed at Gettysburg and Antietam; and for other purposes.

The report 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 928. By Messrs. Abney of Walker, Busbee of Dougherty, Hale of Bade, Coker of Walker, Loggins of Chattooga and Knight of Berrien:
A bill to amend an act relating to the issuance of warrants and require ments of bonds to keep the peace, so as to require advance costs to be

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paid by any person requesting the issuance of a warrant; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

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

Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until Monday morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock Monday morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, February 12, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading was offered by Reverend Walter S. McCleskey, pastor Butler Methodist Church, Butler, Georgia.

Prayer was offered by Reverend Robbins E. Dorsey, pastor Edison Methodist Church, Edison, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator Waters of the 41st 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 Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and consideration of general bills and resolutions.
The consent was granted.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to wit:

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HB 1163. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb:
A bill known as the "General Appropriations Act" so as to provide appropriations for the acquisition of Wesleyan Conservatory Property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 948. By Messrs. Thornton of Bibb and Hale of Bade: A bill to amend an act providing that the courts of inquiry of this State shall hear all legal evidence submitted by either party, and shall permit the defendant to make his own statement; and for other purposes.
HB 949. By Messrs. Thornton of Bibb and Hale of Dade: A bill to amend an act relating to the prisoner's statement in criminal trials and the procedure connected therewith, so as to permit the accused to testify; and for other purposes.
HB 1157. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell: A bill to amend an act known as the Income Tax Act of 1931, by pro viding that associations created pursuant to the provisions of the Georgia Professional Association Act shall be included within the term "Associations"; to provide that such Professional Associations shall be taxed as corporations under the said Income Tax Act; and for other purposes.
HB 160. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks, and Smith of Pulton: A bill to amend an act so as to provide for certain improvements in the Department of Parks of the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

HB 659. By Messrs. Smith, McClelland, and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide additional pension benefits for certain employees of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 907. By Mr. Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend the Georgia Insurance Code of 1960 so as to provide new tables as minimum valuation standards for industrial life insurance policies; and for other purposes.

HB 915. By Messrs. Lowrey of Floyd, Fowler of Douglas, and others: A bill to amend the Georgia Seed Law so as to provide that it shall

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be unlawful to sell treated seed for feed purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 1018. By Messrs. Barnett of Wilkes, Williams of Hall, and others:
A bill to amend an act so as to make it unlawful to sell vehicle mufflers which cause excessive noise; and for other purposes.

HB 1054. By Messrs. Kimmons of Pierce, Deen of Bacon, and others:
A bill to repeal an act providing a supplement to the compensation of the Judge of the Superior Courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 1132. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Steis of Harris, and others:
A bill to fix the salary to be paid elective Constitutional officers; and for other purposes.

HB 1145. By Mr. Brooks of Pulton:
A bill to amend an act so as to exclude certain territory from the city limits of the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

HB 1153. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Forest Park; and for other purposes.

HB 1154. By Messrs. Newton and Matthews of Colquitt:
A bill to amend an act so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the City Court of Colquitt County; and for other purposes.

HB 1155. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A bill to amend an act so as to increase the expense account of the Treasurer of Haralson County; and for other purposes.

HB 1156. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act so as to enlarge the corporate limits of the City of Brunswick; and for other purposes.

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HB 1158. By Messrs. Payton and Potts of Coweta:
A bill to amend an act so as to close a certain unnamed street in the City of Newnan; and for other purposes.

HB 1159. By Messrs. Ware of Troup, Steis of Harris, and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to amend an act so as to authorize the City of West Point to provide group insurance for city employees; and for other purposes.

HB 1164. By Messrs. Lovett and Knight of Laurens:
A bill to provide additional compensation for the Solicitor-General of the Dublin Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 1166. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Kennesaw; and for other purposes.

HB 1167. By Messrs. Teague, Wilson, and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Marietta; and for other purposes.

HB 1168. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham, and Wilson of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act so as to repeal Section 77 of the Charter of the city of Smyrna; and for other purposes.

HB 1169. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson, and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Austell; and for other purposes.

HB 1170. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson, and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to create the Cobb County Records and Identification Bureau; and for other purposes.

HB 1171. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson, and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the Cobb Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

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HB 1172. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson, and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to fix the compensation of the Treasurer of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 1173. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson, and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation of the Coroner of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 1174. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson, and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff and of certain other officers of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 1175. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson, and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 1176. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson, and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act so as to change the compensation of the Com missioner of Roads and Revenues for Cobb County, and for other purposes.

HB 1180. By Messrs. Crawford, Dickey, and Funk of Chatham: A bill to amend an act so as to increase the costs in all criminal and civil proceedings in the Municipal Court of Savannah; and for other purposes.
HB 1181. By Messrs. Crawford, Dickey, and Funk of Chatham: A bill to amend an act so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.
HB 1182. By Mr, McDonald of White: A bill to amend an act so as to change the term of office of the members of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for White County; and for other purposes.
HB 1183. By Mr. Pannell of Murray: A bill to amend an act so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Chatsworth; and for other purposes.

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HR 425. By Messrs. Matthews and Newton of Colquitt:
A resolution designating the State Park located on Little River in Col quitt, Cook, and Tift Counties as the "Reed Bingham State Park"; and for other purposes.

HR 447. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A resolution providing for a Commission to study primary, general and special elections held in the City of Atlanta for public officials of said city; and for other purposes.

HR 614. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb and Mackay of DeKalb:
A resolution relating to the establishment of a historical site at Wesleyan College; and for other purposes.

HB 741. By Messrs. Adams of Polk, Rogers of Paulding, Kidd of Baldwin, Lowrey of Floyd, Roberts of Jones; and others:
A bill to provide that all personnel of the Georgia Highway maintenance crew shall be compensated not less than at a minimum rate of $1.00 per hour; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to House amendment No. 1 to the following bill of the Senate; To wit:

SB 202. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act approved February 3, 1949, establishing an employees' retirement system, as amended, so as to modify means and procedure for members to secure Social Security coverage; and for other purposes.

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

SR 157. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution requesting Institute of Law and Government of School of Law and Center for Continuing Education of University of Georgia to conduct the Third Institute for Georgia Legislators.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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SR 158. By Senator Owens of the 32nd:
To authorize the procurement of an electrical roll-call and microphone system in the Senate; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SB 289. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jackson County, as amended, so as to provide for a change in compensation of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 160. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to establish a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to improvements in the Department of Parks; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 659. By Messrs. M. Smith, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Fulton County to establish rules and regula tions regarding the payment of pensions to county employees, so as to provide additional pension benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 907. By Mr. Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act known as the Georgia Insurance Code of 1960, so as to provide new tables as minimum valuation standards for indus trial life insurance policies, annuities, disability benefits and accidental death benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 915. By Messrs. Lowrey of Floyd, Fowler of Douglas, Tamplin of Morgan, Smith of Habersham and Farmer of Heard:
A bill to amend an act known as the Georgia Seed Law, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale treated seed for feed purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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HB 741. By Messrs. Adams of Polk, Rogers of Paulding and others:
A bill to provide that all personnel of the Georgia State Highway Maintenance Crew shall be compensated not less than at a minimum rate of One ($1.00) Dollar per hour; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 1018. By Messrs. Barnett of Wilkes, Williams of Hall, Phillips of Bibb, Matthews of Clarke, Shuman of Bryan and Simpson of Wheeler:
A bill to amend an act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, so as to make it unlawful to sell mufflers which cause excessive noise; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

HB 1054. By Messrs. Kimmons of Pierce, Milhollin and Williams of Coffee, Deen of Bacon and Parker of Ware:
A bill to repeal an act providing a supplement to the compensation of the Judge of the Superior Courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1132. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Steis of Harris, Plexer of Glynn, Pickard of Muscogee, Roberts of Jones, Murphy of Haralson and Wilkes of Cooke:
A bill to fix and establish the salary and expense allowances to be paid elective Constitutional officers and other elected and appointed officials of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HB 1145. By Mr. Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta by excluding certain territory from the City limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1153. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Forest Park; to describe the limits of said City; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1154. By Messrs. Newton and Matthews of Colquitt:
A bill to amend an act to create and establish the City Court of Colquitt County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1155. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A bill to amend an act fixing the salary of the Treasurer of Haralson County so as to increase the amount of the expense account; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1156. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1158. By Messrs. Payton and Potts of Coweta: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Newnan, so as to authorize the City governing authority to close a certain un named street; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1159. By Messrs. Ware of Troup, Steis of Harris and Birdsong of Troup: A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the City of West Point, so as to authorize the City of West Point to provide any type of group insurance, and similar insurance coverage for all regular em ployees of said city and their dependents; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1164. By Messrs. Lovett and Knight of Laurens: A bill to provide for additional compensation for the Solicitor-General of the Dublin Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1166. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Kennesaw, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1167. By Messrs. Teague, Wilson and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Marietta, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1168. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham and Wilson of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the City of Smyrna so as to repeal and delete Section 77 of the Charter of the City of Smyrna; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1169. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend the charter of Austell, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1170. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to create the Cobb County Records and Identification Bureau; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1171. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation which the Judges of said Circuit receive from Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1172. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to fix the compensation of the Treasurer of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1173. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation for the Coroner of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1174. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to change the compensation of the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court and others; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1175. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Cobb County into the one office of Tax Commissioner of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1176. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1180. By Messrs. Crawford, Dickey and Funk of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act creating the Municipal Court of Savannah, so as to increase the costs of said Court in all criminal and civil proceed ings; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1181. By Messrs. Crawford, Dickey and Funk of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act relating to and incorporating the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah; to extend the corporate limits of the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1182. By Mr. McDonald of White:

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A bill to amend an act creating a board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for White County; and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1183. By Mr. Pannell of Murray:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HR 425. By Messrs/Matthews and Newton of Colquitt:
A resolution to designate the State Park located on Little River in Colquitt, Cook and Tift Counties as the "Reed Bingham State Park" and "Bingham Lake"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 447. By Messrs. McClelland, Smith and Brooks of Fulton, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A resolution providing for a Commission to study primary, general and special elections held in the City of Atlanta for the nomination and election of public officials for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 614. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb and Mackay of DeKalb:
A resolution relating to the establishment of a historical site at Wesleyan College; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HB 949. By Messrs. Thornton of Bibb and Hale of Dade:
A bill to amend an act relating to the prisoner's statement in criminal trials and the procedure connected therewith, so as to permit the accused to testify; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 948. By Messrs. Thornton of Bibb and Hale of Dade:
A bill to amend an act providing the courts of inquiry of this State shall hear all legal evidence submitted by either party, and shall permit the defendant to make his own statement; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1157. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act known as the Income Tax Act of 1931, by pro viding that associations created pursuant to the provisions of the Georgia Professional Association Act shall be included within the term "Associations"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HB 1163. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb:
A bill known as the "General Appropriations Act", so as to provide appropriations for the acquisition of Wesleyan Conservatory Property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 283. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Urban Redevelopment Law," as amended, so as to provide that municipalities may exchange land owned in Urban Redevelopment Areas for certain land owned by certain organizations; and for other purposes.

SB 284. By Senator Gardner of the 47th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Judicial Council for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SB 285. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, as amended; and for other purposes.

SB 286. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of White, in the County of Bartow; and for other purposes.

SB 287. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Charter for the City of Braselton so as to remove from the city limits all property owned by Jackson County Board of Education upon which is situated the Jackson County High School; and for other purposes.

SB 288. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Charter for the City of Hoschton so as to remove from the city limits all property owned by Jackson County Board of Education upon which is situated the Jackson Coutny High School; and for other purposes.

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SR 153. By Senators Veazey of the 19th, Hart of the 53rd, and others: Relative to the "Educational Rights Committee;" and for other purposes.

SR 154. By Senator Gardner of the 47th:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the use of educational funds to provide Workmen's Compensation coverage; and for other purposes.

HB 735. By Mr. Echols of Upson:
A bill to amend an act known as "The General Tax Act", so as to re move the provisions as to tax upon dealers in rifles and centerfire rifle cartridges; and for other purposes.

HB 808. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to amend the contingent section of the General Appropriations Act, so as to provide an appropriation for the Ty Cobb Baseball Me morial Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 810. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty: A bill to provide that when income from an estate or trust is actually used for a person's support, the legal obligation of persons having a legal obligation to support is reduced to that extent; and for other purposes.
HB 846. By Messrs. Scoggin of Floyd, Williams of Hall, Odom of Dougherty, Murphy of Haralson, Tamplin of Morgan and Taylor of Dawson: A bill to amend an act which provides for the right of contribution among several trespassers so as to provide for the fight of contribution where the several trespassers are not jointly sued; and for other pur poses.
HB 867. By Mr. Payton of Coweta: A bill to amend an act to provide an option to the grand jury of each county to permit the selection from the same jury box of all traverse jurors in all courts designated by the grand jury; and for other pur poses.
HB 896. By Mr. Arnsdorff of Effingham: A bill to amend an act relating to fishing on the Sabbath, so as to except certain counties; and for other purposes.

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HB 909. By Messrs. Story of Gwinnett and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to notice of application for order to sell and reinvest the estate of a ward, so as to provide the service shall not be necessary under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 921. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Twitty of Mitchell, Ballard of Newton and others:
A bill to provide for grants to municipalities to aid in the constructtion and maintenance of streets; and for other purposes.

HB 958, By Mr. Sangster of Dooly:
A bill to amend an act relating to fees paid coroners, so as to change the compensation of coroners in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1035. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that certain cities shall furnish pensions to officers and employees; and for other purposes.

HB 1060. By Mr. Ballard of Newton:
A bill to amend an act which incorporated and granted a new charter to the City of Covington; and for other purposes.

HB 1061. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McGarity of Henry, Scarborough of Crawford; and for other purposes.
A bill to amend an act providing for retirement benefits for the clerks of the Superior Courts of Georgia, so as to change the amount to be paid into the fund; and for other purposes.

HB 1086. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee, Kimmons of Pierce, Deen of Bacon and Parker of Ware:
A bill to amend an act placing the Solicitor-General of the Waycross Judicial Circuit on a salary basis, so as to change the compensation of the Solicitor-General; and for other purposes.

HB 1087. By Mr. Lewis of Wilkinson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Alientown, so as to include the County of Twiggs in the town charter; and for other purposes.

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HB 1088. By Mr. Lewis of Wilkinson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Mclntyre, so as to change the town limits and add new territory; and for other purposes.

HB 1092. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A bill to amend an act relating to the time of holding Superior Court in the Tallapoosa Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 1093. By Mr. Black of Webster:
A bill to change the salaries of certain county commissioners and clerks in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1094. By Messrs. Cox and Matthews of Clark:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Town of Athens, so as to provide for the acquiring of a tract of land; and for other purposes.

HB 1095. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the Town of Palmetto; and for other purposes.

HB 1096. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend the Voters' Registration Act, so as to repeal Section 4-A and provide in lieu thereof for places of registration in any county or municipality owned building in certain counties; and for other pur poses.

HB 1106. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, relating to election precincts; and for other purposes.

HB 1107. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, relating to the Recorder's Court; and for other purposes.

HB 1109. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, relating to retirement of employees; and for other purposes.

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HB 1111. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to create a system of pensions and retirement pay for officers, deputies and employees of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

HB 1112. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and McKay of DeKalb: A bill to amend an act providing in certain counties county taxes may be levied and collected for the purpose of providing reserve for public improvements and for depreciation and obsolescence of existing public buildings; and for other purposes.
HB 1113. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb: A bill to amend an act to create the City of Avondale Estates; to define its limits; to provide a commission form of government; and for other purposes.
HB 1114. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb: A bill to repeal an act creating the DeKalb County Water Works Ad visory Board; and for other purposes.
HB 1115. By Messrs. Barber of Jackson, Hall of Floyd, Wickham of Muscogee and many others: A bill establishing a retirement system for teachers in public schools and other State Supported Schools, so as to provide that the Board of Trustee of the Retirement System be required to make available funds to establish a minimum and maximum floor for each year of service up to 40 years as of July 1, 1961 for those members retired on or before that date; and for other purposes.
HB 1117. By Mr. Davis of Wayne: A bill to amend, revise, supersede and consolidate the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Wayne County; and for other purposes.
HB 1118, By Mr. Davis of Wayne: A bill to amend an act repealing the charter for the Town of Screveh and re-incorporating said town as a City and changing the name thereof to the City of Screven, relating to utility services; and for other pur poses.
HB 1119. By Mr. Stevens of Marion: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Marion; and for other purposes.

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HB 1120. By Mr. Rodgers of Charlton:
A bill to amend an act providing for the districting of Charlton County into fire protection districts, so as to provide for the delection of the provision exempting incorporated municipalities from the provisions of the act; and for other purposes.

HB 1122. By Mr. Watson of Houston: A bill to amend an act incorporating the municipality of Warner Robins, so as to give the City of Warner Robins authorization to abandon a sewer easement; and for other purposes.
HB 1123. By Mr. Stevens of Marion: A bill to amend an act consolidating the office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Marion County, so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.
HB 1124. By Mr. Barnett of Baker: A bill to provide for compensation of the Board of Education of certain counties; and for other purposes.
HB 1127. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee: A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Muscogee County, to be known as Columbus-Muscogee Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1128. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke: A bill to provide a maximum salary for the coroner of Burke County; and for other purposes.
HB 1130. By Mr. Miller of Elbert: A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to establish the City Court of Elberton in Elbert County; and for other purposes.

HB 1131. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Wrightsville; and for other purposes.

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HB 1133. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Smith of Grady and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act known as the General Appropriations Act, so as to provide an appropriations for the Budget Bureau; and for other purposes.

HB 1134. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Reidsville, by abolish ing the present charter of said City, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
HB 1135. By Messrs. Twitty and Collins of Mitchell: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Camilla, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
HB 1137. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks: A bill to create a charter for the City of Quitman; and for other pur poses.
HB 1138. By Mr. McGarity of Henry: A bill incorporating the Town of Hampton, so as to authorize assess ments against abutting property owners for laying sewer lines; and for other purposes.
HB 1139. By Mr. McGarity of Henry: A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the Town of Locust Grove, so as to change the corporate limits of said town; and for other purposes.
HB 1140. By Mr. MeGarity of Henry: A bill to amend an act relating to the Town of Locust Grove; and for other purposes.
HB 1141. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Dalton; and for other purposes.
HB 1144. By Mr. Steis of Harris: A bill to amend an act relating to the clerk of the Superior Court of Harris County so as to provide for clerical help; and for other purposes.

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HB 1146. By Mr. Brooks of Fulton:

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A bill establishing a new charter for the City of East Point by extending the city limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1150. By Mr. Barrett of Cherokee:
A bill to provide the designation of the two representatives of Cherokee County as Position No. 1 and Position No. 2; and for other purposes.

HE 94. By Messrs. Andrews and Williams of Hall: A resolution to compensate Ernest Paul Rundles; and for other purposes.

HR 110. By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin: A resolution to compensate Wanda Jones; and for other purposes.

HR 129. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A resolution to compensate Reverend E. K. Rice; and for other pur poses.

HR 192. By Mr. Odom of Dougherty:
A resolution to compensate Mr. James W. Wood and Mrs. Vierra Wood; and for other purposes.

HR 212. By Mr. Smith of Grady:
A resolution to compensate Hall and Sons Milling Company; and for other purposes.

HR 287. By Messrs. Duncan of Carroll and Waldrop of Carroll:
A resolution to compensate Fred Dial for damages to his automobile caused by a State Highway Department Truck backing into it; and for other purposes.

HR 333. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar: A resolution to compensate Dr. Ben Ingram; and for other purposes.

HR 346. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton:
A resolution compensating Mr. Bernard Smith and Mrs. Blanche Car penter; and for other purposes.

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HE 347. By Mr. McClelland of Pulton:
A resolution compensating Mr. Henry A. Pendley; and for other pur poses.

HR 348. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton: A resolution compensating Mr. R. P. Packard; and for other purposes.

HR 362. By Mr. Harrell of Fayette: A resolution compensating Mrs. Jim Pollard; and for other purposes.

HR 389. By Messrs. Fleming, Hull and Fuqua of Richmond:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow counties to undertake and carry out a slum clearance and redevelopment program; and for other purposes.

HR 402. By Mr. Otwell of Forsyth: A resolution to compensate Melvin Hubbard; and for other purposes.

HR 407. By Mr. Williams of Hall: A resolution compensating Mr. W. O. Reed, Jr.; and for other purposes.

HR 412. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs: A resolution to compensate J. C. Taylor; and for other purposes.

HR 413. By Mr. Boweri of Toombs:
A resolution to compensate John Lewis Taylor and Amy Taylor; and for other purposes.

HR 414. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs: A resolution to compensate Tommy Lee Taylor; and for other purposes.

HR 452. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall:
A resolution authorizing compensation to the Georgia Cigar and Tobacco Company; and for other purposes.

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HR 461. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke, Morgan of Gwinnett and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for repayment of medical loans and scholarships by service in any prison or detention or work camp operated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections; and for other purposes.

HR 462. By Mr. Teague of Cobb: A resolution to compensate Alien J. Faulkner; and for other purposes.

HR 468. By Mr. Dicus of Muscogee:
A resolution to compensate Mr. Wise C. Gunnells; and for other pur poses.

HR 544. By Mr. Parker of Ware: A resolution creating a Committee to study problems of Youth; and for other purposes.
HR 545. By Messrs. Barber of Jackson and Williams of Hall: A resolution authorizing the transfer of certain real property located in Hall County; and for other purposes.

HR 557. By Messrs. McDonald of White, Andrews of Hall, Akins of Union and Williams of Hall:
A resolution proposing that Yonah Mountain be made a permanent tourist attraction; and for other purposes.

HR 567. By Mr. Clark of Catoosa: A resolution compensating John Russell Allison; and for other purposes.

HR 596. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Underwood of Taylor, Knight of Laurens, Dunn of Pike, Smith and Boyett of Whitfield:
A resolution authorizing the erecting of a monument paying homage to and commemorating certain war veterans; and for other purposes.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills and and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 151. Do Pass. SR 152. Do Pass, as Amended. SR 154. Do Pass. HB 791. Do Pass. HR 371. Do Pass. HR 389. Do Pass. HR 461. Do Pass. HR 545. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 277. Do Pass, As Amended. SR 132. Do Pass, as Amended. SR 148. Do Pass. HR 423. Do Pass. HR 516. Do Pass. HR 530. Do Pass. HR 531. Do Pass. HR 532. Do Pass. HR 533. Do Pass. HR 535. Do Pass. HR 537. Do Pass. HR 540. Do Pass. HR 542. Do Pass.

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HR 643. Do Pass. HR 550. Do Pass. HR 551. Do Pass. HR 559. Do Pass. HR 565. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary.

Mr. Claxton of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Government Operations has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :
SB 283. Do Pass. HB 1066. Do Pass. HR 470. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Claxton of the 21st District,
Chairman.

Mr. Staples of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on 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 recommendations:
HB 956. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Staples of the 37th District, Chairman

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Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Adminis trative Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 139.

SB 202.

SB 241. SB 256.

SB 261.

SB 270. SB 273.

SB 274.

SB 275.

SB 276.

SB 277.

SB 278.

SB 279.

SB 280.

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SR 132. '.;

SR 146.

SR 148.

SR 150.

Respectfully submitted,

Waters of the 41st District,

Chairman.

Mr. Griner of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utili ties and Transportation, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation 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 265. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Griner of the 45th District,
Chairman.

Mr. Warnell of the 2nd District, Secretary of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :
SB 281. Do Pass. HB 970. Do Pass. HB 1021. Do Pass. HB 1025. Do Pass. HB 1055. Do Pass. HB 1057. Do Pass. HB 1070. Do Pass. HB 1073. Do Pass. HB 1083. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Warnell of the 2nd District, Secretary.

Mr. Dailey of the llth District, Chairman of the Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs has had under considera-

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tion the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 282. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Dailey of the llth District, Chairman.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 159. By Senators Sanders of the 18th, Knox of the 54th, and others:
Urging Honorable Harry S. Truman to accept an invitation to speak at the annual Spring Banquet of the Domosthenian Literary Society; and for other purposes.

SR 160. By Senator Harrington of the 20th:
Requesting the State Board of Education to increase the facilities for the education and training of mentally retarded children; and for other purposes.

The following local uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SR 148. By Senator Whisnant of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Education and the Board of Health of Harris County to use funds for a program of tax equalization and reappraisal; 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 is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the follwoing:
"The County Board of Education and the County Board of Health of Harris County are hereby authorized and empowered to use funds of such Boards for the purpose of aiding and defraying the cost of property valuation and tax equalization and reappraisal

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programs in Harris County. Any such funds so used by said Boards shall be furnished to the governing authority of Harris County to be used in the same manner as other funds of the County for such purpose. The said Boards shall not carry on any such programs but are hereby only authorized to furnish funds to the governing authority for such purpose."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia
of 1945, as amended.

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 Board of Education and the Board of Health of Harris County to use funds for a program of tax equalization and reappraisal.

"Against ratification of an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Education and the Board of Health of Harris County to use funds for a program of tax equalization and reappraisal."

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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter or 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds major ity, was adopted.

SB 281. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Roswell, approved Feb. 9, 1950, (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 2178), as amended, so as to change 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 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SR 146. By Senator McWhorter of the 34th: A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Oglethorpe Development Authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the taxing power and restriction of contributions of counties, cities and political subdivisions, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the "Oglethorpe Development Authority" which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory enmbraced by the County of Oglethorpe. The county may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Constitution of Georgia.

"The county is authorized to levy a tax on all taxable property therein not to exceed two mills for the purpose of securing a fund to be set aside and used by said authority for the general purposes hereinafter prescribed.

"The members of the Authority, their qualifications, terms and methods of election or appointment, shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly. The Authority shall have such duties, powers, and authority as shall be prescribed by law and the General Assembly may pass all other necessary legislation for the imple mentation of this amendment.

"All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds issued by the Authority, shall be exempt from State and local taxation.

"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, pro moting and expanding for the public good and general welfare, industry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational training and for the making of long-range plans for the coordina tion of such development, promotion and expansion within its terri torial limits. The Authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia or the County of Oglethorpe. The Authority is created for nonprofit purposes and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created."
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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Oglethorpe Development Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Oglethorpe Development Authority."

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 adopting 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds major ity, was adopted.

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SR 148. By Senator Whisnant of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Education and the Board of Health of Harris County to use funds for a program of tax equalization and reappraisal; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"The County Board of Education and the County Board of Health of Harris County are hereby authorized and empowered to use funds of such Boards for the purpose of aiding and defraying the cost of property valuation and tax equalization and reappraisal programs in Harris County. Any such funds so used by said Boards shall be furnished to the governing authority of Harris County to be used in the same manner as other funds of the County for such purpose. The said Boards shall not carry on any such programs but are hereby only authorized to furnish funds to the governing authority for such purpose."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 Board of Education and the Board of Health of Harris County to use funds for a program of tax equalization and re appraisal.

"Against ratification of an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Education and the Board of Health of Harris County to use funds for a program of tax equalization and reappraisal."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

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If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.
HE 363. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters of the State of Georgia an amend ment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, so as to authorize the issuance of revenue anticipation certificates.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA as follows:

SECTION 1

That Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, as heretofore amended by an amendment proposed by a resolution found in Georgia Laws 1947, p. 664, ratified in the general election of 1948 and amended further by an amendment proposed by a resolution found in Georgia Laws 1956, p. 257, ratified in the general election of 1956, is hereby amended by striking the afore
said amendments found in Georgia Laws 1947, p. 664, and in Georgia Laws 1956, p. 257, and substituting in lieu thereof a new paragraph in the following words, to-wit:

"And, except that the City of Atlanta for the purpose of (a) improving, repairing, constructing and reconstructing, making ad ditions, extensions, alterations, or improvements in its water works
system, and acquiring the necessary property therefor; and (b) improving, repairing, purchasing, installing and constructing in cinerators or crematories for the disposal of garbage, refuse and waste, by its sanitary department, and acquiring the necessary property therefor, either or both, may, from time to time, issue interest bearing revenue certificates to be paid solely out of the revenues derived from water or sanitary service charges respec
tively, and to provide for the payment of said revenue certificates by setting aside in special funds to be known as "Water Works Department Revenue Fund" and "Sanitary Department Revenue Fund", a sufficient sum, not ot exceed forty (40%) per centum of the annual charges, fees and taxes received from the water and sanitary service charges respectively, to retire the certificates. Said percentages shall be based upon the total annual receipts from each of said services for the year previous to the issue. Said certificates may be issued in one or more series, bearing such date or dates, maturing at such time or times not exceeding twenty (20) years from their respective dates; with interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding five (5%) per centum per annum, payable at such time or times, and in such medium of payment at such place or places, and in such denomination or denominations and form, either coupon or registered, and may carry such registration, conversion and ex changeability privileges, and may be subject to such terms of redemption with or without premium, and to become due before the maturity date thereof, and be executed in such manner and
contain such terms, covenants, assignments and conditions as the resolution authorizing the issuance of such certificates may pro
vide. Said certificates shall not be sold for less than par value. Said certificates shall be negotiable for all purposes and shall be non-taxable for any and all purposes. They shall be issued when authorized by a majority vote of the mayor and board of aldermen,
and signed by the mayor and comptroller of the City of Atlanta, and validated pursuant to the existing laws for validation of bonds and when so validated thereunder shall be forever incontestable and
conclusive. Before issuing any such revenue certificates the Mayor and Board of Aldermen shall provide by resolution for the alloca
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said certificates as they mature from the particular service from which the certificates are to be paid for the year in which they mature, and as said funds are received they shall be deposited in said special funds, without deduction, for the benefit of any other department or fund of the City of Atlanta and used solely for pay ment of the principal and interest of said certificates. Said revenue certificates shall not be payable from or charged upon any funds other than the revenue pledged to the payment thereof, nor shall the City of Atlanta be subject to and pecuniary liability thereon, nor shall any such certificates constitute a charge, lien or incumbrance upon any of its property. The obligation created by said certificates shall not be construed as a debt within the restriction as to debt limit of this paragraph.

SECTION 2
Be it further resolved by the authority aforesaid, that when said amendment shall be agreed to by two-thirds vote of the members of each House, with "Ayes" and "Nays" thereon, and published as required by Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, as amended, for two months previous to the time for holding the next general election, at which proposed amendments to the Constitution of this State may be voted on, and shall at said next general election be submitted to the people, as provided in said article, section and paragraph, for ratification.

All persons voting at said election in favor of adopting the said proposed emendment to the Constitution shall have written or printed on their ballots the words:

"For ratification of amendment of Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, so as to authorize the issuance of revenue anticipation certificates."

All persons opposed to the adopting of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words:

"Against ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, so as to authorize the issuance of revenue anticipation certificates."

And if a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly, voting thereon, shall vote for ratification thereof, when the results shall be consolidated as now required by law in election for members of the General Assembly, the said amendment shall become a part of Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, and the Governor shall make a proclama tion therefor, as provided by law.

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

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HR 423. By Messrs. Greene and Crowe of Bartow:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing and amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Cartersville Development Authority; 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 is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in the City of Cartersville in Bartow County to be known as the Car tersville Development Authority, which shall be an instrumentality

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of the City of Cartersville and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority';

"B. The Authority shall consist of five members who shall serve for a term of five years and who shall be eligible for reappointment. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council of the City of Cartersville. The first members shall be appointed for terms of one, two, three, four and five years, and thereafter their successors shall be appointed for terms of five years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Mayor and Council. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. The mem bers shall elect one from among themselves to serve as chairman from year to year. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxa tion as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of the City of Cartersville, Georgia;

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue cer tificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, prop erty and income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in the City of Carters ville and within a radius of 5 miles as measured from the center of said city so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within aforesaid territorial limits suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, process ing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all neces sary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construc tion thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and

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the remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equip ping of such building;
"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the pur pose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connec tion with the undertaking.
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or conven ient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Geor gia, Bartow County, or City of Cartersville.

"P. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority;

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Au thority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agree ment or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amend ment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of either Bartow County or the City of Cartersville to pay any of the said obligations of said Authority.
"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for ex tensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building

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acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to he negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may hecome neces sary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:
"1. The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment within the territorial limits herein designated.
"2. The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said territorial limits, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or purchaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to the City of Cartersville subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said prop erty at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade in the City of Cartersville and its vicinity and reducing unemploy ment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally con strued for the accomplishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and
prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of the City of Cartersville
and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said city and within a radius of 5 miles as meas ured from the center of said city. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its opera tions beyond such limits."

SECTION 2 When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have

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been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Cartersville Development Authority.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Cartersville Development Authority."
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 a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in the City of Cartersville shall vote for ratification thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in. like manner as returns for election for members of the General Assem bly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown
Clanton Clary
Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews
Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson Jones
Kelly Lambert
Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th
McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell
Seagraves Staples
Towson Veazey Warnell Waters
Whisnant White

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

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

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

HR 516. By Messrs. Crawford, Dickey and Funk of Chatham:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts, sewerage and sanitation districts and water works districts in Chatham County; 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 IV, Paragraph 11 of the Constitution, relating to the districting of counties is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The General Assembly of Georgia is hereby authorized to grant to the governing authority of Chatham County the authority to district areas outside of municipalities in said county for the pur pose of providing systems of water works, sewerage, sanitation and fire protection and to authorize said county to levy a tax only upon the taxable property in such district for the purpose of construc ting and maintaining such improvements. The total levy provided for herein shall be levied without allowance of any exemptions here tofore set forth in the Constitution and Laws of this State. The provision of this amendment after adoption shall not become effec tive in any district wherein private water and sewerage systems now exist or are established until and unless a majority of the vot ers voting in an election called for said purpose in said district first approve by a vote the establishment of a district for said purposes."
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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in

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Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to grant the governing authority of Chatham County the right to district areas in said county out side municipalities for the purpose of providing systems of water works, sewerage, sanitation and fire protection and to authorize said county to levy a tax only upon the taxable property in such districts for the purpose of constructing and maintaining such im provements. The total levy provided for herein shall be levied with
out allowance of any exemptions heretofore set forth in the Constitution and Laws of this State. The provision of this amend ment after adoption shall not become effective in any district wherein private water and sewerage systems now exist or are estab lished until and unless a majority of the voters voting in an election called for said purpose in said district first approve by a vote the establishment of a district for said purposes.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to grant the governing authority of Chatham County the right to district areas in said county out side municipalities for the purpose of providing systems of water works, sewerage, sanitation and fire protection and to authorize said county to levy a tax only upon the taxable property in such districts for the purpose of constructing and maintaining such im provements. The total levy provided for herein shall be levied with out allowance of any exemptions heretofore set forth in the Constitution and Laws of this State. The provision of this amend ment after adoption shall not become effective in any district wherein private water and sewerage systems now exist or are estab lished until and unless a majority of the voters voting in an election called for said purpose in said district first approve by a vote the establishment of a district for said purposes."
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 issue his proclamation thereon.

Senator Gray son of the 1st offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 516 by striking in section I thereof the following language:

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"The provision of this amendment after adoption shall not hecome effective in any district wherein private water and sewerage systems now exist or are established until and unless a majority of the voters voting in an election called for said purpose in said district first approve by a vote the establishment of a district for said purposes," and inserting in lieu thereof the following language:

"The provisions of this amendment shall not become effective in any district until and unless a majority of the voters voting in an election called for said purpose in said district first approved by a vote the establishment of a district for said purposes. The pro visions contained herein shall in no wise affect any private water and sewerage systems in existence at the time of the approval of any such district by the voters thereof."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 41, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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 Bell Blalock Braly
Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes
Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson
Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th
McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons
Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant
White

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

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

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

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HR 530. By Mr. Wells of Oconee:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing and amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Oconee County Industrial Development Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and 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 OP GEORGIA:

SECTION 1
Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:

"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Oconee County to be known as the Oconee County Industrial De velopment Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Oconee County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority';

"B. The Authority shall consist of five members. The Presi
dent of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor of Watkinsville and the Chairman of the Oconee County Board of Com missioners shall be ex-officio members of the Authority. In addi tion the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Oconee County shall appoint two members who shall serve for a term of five years and who shall be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Board of County Commissioners. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxa tion as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Oconee County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue cer tificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, prop erty and income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;

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"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Oconee County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Oconee County suita ble for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, process ing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all neces sary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construc tion thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equip ping of such building;
"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient^ together with other revenues which may be pledged for the pur pose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connec tion with the undertaking.
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or conven ient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Geor gia or Oconee County.

"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority;

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Au-

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thority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agree ment or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amend ment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Oconee County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Oconee County.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for ex tensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become neces sary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:
"1. The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Oconee County.
"2. The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or purchaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Oconee County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.
"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Oconee County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the ac complishment of these purposes.

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"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Oconee County
and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend
the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Oconee County Industrial Development Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Oconee County Industrial Development Authority."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown
Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes
Pitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson Jones
Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th
McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

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

HR 531. By Mr. Purcell of Franklin:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Franklin County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Franklin County to be known as the 'Franklin County Industrial Building Authority', which shall be an instrumentality of Franklin County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority';

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"B. The Authority shall consist of seven members. The Mayors of Canon, Carnesville, Franklin Springs, Lavonia and Royston by their offices shall be members of the Authority. In addition the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Franklin County shall appoint two members who shall serve for a term of five years and who shall be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Board of County Com missioners. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Franklin County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue cer tificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of a private corpora tion except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, includ ing the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and development of industrial and commercial facilities in Franklin County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Franklin County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assem bly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appur tenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovat ing, reconstructing, furnishing and equipment of such building:
"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms and corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur-

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chaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintain ing the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking.
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Geor gia or Franklin County.

"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority;

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Author ity and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be
in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Georgia Laws 1937, page 761) as amended, Georgia Code Annotated Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, con veyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as pro vided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or in terest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Franklin Coun ty to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Franklin County.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for ex tensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become neces
sary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

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"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:
"1. The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Franklin County.
"2. The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Frank lin County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbranches outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Franklin County and reducing unemployment to the great est extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the ac complishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Franklin County and the scope of its operation shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as
mended.

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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 create the Franklin Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Franklin Industrial Building Authority."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 532. By Mr. Andrews of Stephens:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution so as to create the Stephens County Development Authority; to provide for the powers, authority, funds, purposes, and 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 VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Stephens County to be known as the Stephens County Development Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Stephens County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority'.

"B. The Authority shall consist of five members. The Presi dent of the Stephens County Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor of Toccoa, Georgia, and the Chairman of the Stephens County Board of Commissioners shall be ex-officio members of the Authority. In addition the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Stephens County shall appoint two members who shall serve for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment. Vacan cies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Board of County Commissioners. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Stephens County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include but not be limited to, the power:

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"(1) To buy, acquire, develop, improve, own, operate, main tain, sell, lease as lessor or lessee, and mortgage land, buildings and property of all kinds within the limits of Stephens County.
"(2) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts.
(3) To grant, loan and lease any of its funds and property to private persons and corporations promising to operate any indus trial plant or establishment within Stephens County which in the judgment of the Authority will be of benefit to the people of said county. The provisions of this clause shall not be construed to limit any other powers of the Authority.
(4) To borrow money and to issue notes, bonds and revenue certificates therefor and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and as sign any and all of its funds, property and income as security there for.
(5) To contract with Stephens County and other political sub divisions and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name.
"(6) To have and exercise usual powers of private corpora tions except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, in cluding the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regu lations for the conduct and management of the Authority.
"(7) To encourage and promote the expansion of industry, agriculture, trade and commerce in Stephens County, and to make long range plans therefor.
"(8) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested.
"(9) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific manner.
"(10) To do any and all acts and things necessary or con venient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.
"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Geor gia or Stephens County.
"P. The Authority shall have the same immunity and exemp tion from liability for torts and negligence as the State of Georgia and the officers, agents and employees of the Authority when in performance of the work of the Authority, shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as the officers, agents and employees of the State of Georgia when in performance of their public duties or work of the State. The Authority may be sued the same as private corporations on any contractual obligation of the Authority.

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"G. The members of the Authority shall receive no compen sation for their services to the Authority.

"H. The Authority, with the consent of the Board of Com missioners of Roads and Revenues of Stephens County is hereby authorized to issue Revenue Certificates to carry out the purposes of this amendment. (Revenue Certificates, thus issued, shall be paid from the income of the Authority).

"I. The governing authority of Stephens County is authorized to appropriate to the Authority such amount as is due the Author ity under the provisions of this Act from the tax funds collected each year in said county and any funds so appropriated when paid to the Authority shall become a part of its funds and may be used by the Authority in accordance with its powers and purposes as herein stated or as may be hereafter defined by law.

"J. The property of the Authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process except such property, income or funds as may be pledged, assigned, mortgaged or conveyed to secure an obligation of the Authority, and any such property, funds or income may be sold under legal process or under any power granted by the Authority to enforce payment of the obligation.

"K. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare of Stephens County and its citizens, industry, agriculture and trade within the County of Stephens, and making long-range plans for such development and expansion and to authorize the use of public funds of Stephens County for such purposes, and this amendment and any law en acted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of this purpose.

"L. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty days after such proclamation.

"M. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Stephens County, and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within Stephens County. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond the limits of Stephens County.
"N. There shall be no limitation upon the amount of debt which the Authority may incur, but no debt created by the Author ity shall be a debt of Stephens County.
"0. The County of Stephens is hereby authorized to levy and collect an annual ad valorem tax not to exceed two mills for de-

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veloping and promoting industry and agriculture and is hereby directed to pay the Authority all funds derived from such levy to be used for the purposes provided herein.

"P. If at any time, in the judgment of the County Commis sioners of Stephens County, the two mills ad valorem tax levy as herein provided is no longer needed to effectuate the purposes of this amendment said Commissioners may discontinue said two mills ad valorem tax levy without further legislative enactment."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as pro vided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 to create the Stephens County Development Authority."

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Stephens County Development Authority."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braley Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Tbwson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By uaninmous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 533. By Mr. Johnson of Jenkins:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Jenkins County Development Authority; 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, relating to the taxing power and restriction of contributions of Counties, cities, and political divisions, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Jenkins County Development Authority, which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of Jenkins County and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory embraced by Jenkins County. The County of Jenkins may contract

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with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Constitution of Georgia.

"Jenkins County is authorized to levy a tax on all the taxable property therein not to exceed five mills for the purpose of se curing a fund to be set aside and used by said Authority for the general hereinafter prescribed.

"The Authority shall consist of ten members. The Chairman of the County Commissioners, the Mayor of the City of Millen, the President of the Millen Merchants Association, the President of the Jenkins County Farm Bureau, and the President of the Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce, shall be ex officio members of the Authority. Other members of the Authority shall be: two members to be named by the President of the Millen Merchants Association from the membership at large. Two members to be named by the President of the Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce from the membership at large. One member to be named by the Jenkins County Commissioners. All members shall be appointed within 30 days after the ratification of this amendment.

"All members of the Authority, except the ex officio members shall serve for a term of three years, and shall be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies on the Authority shall be filled in the same manner as outlined in the regular appointments. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum, and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act. The officers of the Authority shall be elected by the members of the Authority.

"The Authority shall have such duties, powers, and authority as shall be prescribed by law and the General Assembly may pass all other legislation for the implementation of this amendment.

"All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds or certificates issued by the Authority, shall be exempt from local and state taxation.

"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, pro moting, and expanding, for the public good and general welfare, industry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational training and the co-ordination of such development, promotion, and expansion within the territorial limits of Jenkins County. The Authority is created for non-profit purposes and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purpose for which the Authority is created.

"The powers of the authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"1. To receive and administer gifts, grants, and donations and to administer trusts.

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"2. To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds, revenue bonds, and revenue certificates; to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income.

"3. To have and exercise the usual powers of private corpora tions, including the power to appoint and hire agents and employees, and to provide for their duties and compensation.

"The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligations against the State of Georgia or the County of Jenkins.

"The members of the Authority shall receive no compensation for their services to the Authority.

"No moneys derived by the Authority from any source, shall at any time be used for entertainment or other promotional pur poses, other than gifts from individuals, firms or corporations.

"Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of the dissolution, shall revert to Jenkins County, subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encum brances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that
time."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as approved in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 create the Jenkins County Development Authority.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Jenkins County Development Authortiy."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote in favor of ratification, 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

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of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of the 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Pitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 535. By Mr. Lokey of McDuffie:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Thomson-McDuffie County Industrial Development Authority; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1

Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the taxing power and restriction of contributions of counties, cities and political divisions, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'Thomson-McDuffie County Industrial Development Authority' which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory embraced by the corporate limits of the City of Thomson and McDuffie County. The City of Thomson and the County of McDuffie may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Constitution of Georgia.

"The members of the Authority, their qualifications, terms, and method of election or appointment, shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly. The Authority shall have such duties, powers, and authority as shall be prescribed by law and the General Assembly may pass all other necessary legislation for the imple mentation of this amendment.

"All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds issued by the Authority, and all income earned therefrom by the holders of said evidences of indebtedness shall be exempt from State and local taxation.
"The property, obligations and the interest on the obligations of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and the interest of the obligations of McDuffie County.

"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, pro moting, and expanding for the public good and general welfare, industry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational training and for the making of long-range plans for the coordina tion of such development, promotion and expansion, within its ter ritorial limits. The Authority shall not be empowered or author ized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia, the City of Thomson and the County of McDuffie. The Authority is created for non-profit purposes and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created.

"No building or facility acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at

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one time or in installments falling due in not more than 30 years from the day of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all cost of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all indebtedness, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in con
nection with the undertaking."

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 tlie General Assembly, and the same has been en tered on their journals with the "Ayes" and the "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Thomson-McDuffie Industrial County Development Au thority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Thomson-McDuffie County Industrial Development Authority."

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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 537. By Messrs. Pickard, Wickham and Dicus of Muscogee:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters of Muscogee County an amend ment to the Constitution, so as to authorize Muscogee County to issue certain revenue anticipation obligations known as revenue bonds for the purposes therein stated; 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 VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end of Paragraph V the following:
"Provided, further, that revenue anticipation obligations herein called revenue bonds may be issued by Muscogee County herein called the issuer, to provide funds for the purchase, construction, enlargement, or either, of facilities, including land, building, ap purtenances, machinery and equipment, suitable for use by (a) any industry for manufacturing, processing, or assembling any

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agricultural or manufactured product or (b) any commercial enter prise in storing, warehousing, distributing, or selling products of agriculture, mining and industry, or any combination thereof. Such facilities may be leased or sold by the issuer to such industry or commercial enterprise upon such terms as may be agreed upon, subject to the lien of the revenue bonds upon the revenue of the facilities involved. No sale shall be completed and title to the facility shall remain in the issuer until all revenue bonds outstand ing secured by revenue of such undertaking shall have been paid in full.

"The revenue bonds shall be payable, as to principal and in terest, only from revenue received from such undertaking, and shall not be deemed debts of, or create debts against the issuer within the meaning of the Constitution; and the issuer shall not exercise the power of taxation for the purpose of paying the principal or interest of the revenue bonds or any part thereof. Such revenue bonds, their transfer, the income therefrom, the security therefor, and until the payment in full of the obligations, such facilities shall at all times be exempt from taxation from within the State. Bonds may be issued bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the governing body of the issuer and when so authorized the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761), as amended, as if said obliga tions had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder. Upon the adoption of this amendment the issuer may proceed to comply with the provisions hereof immediately without any further action on the part of the General Assembly."

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 en tered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted to the voters as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Con stitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution authorizing Muscogee County to issue revenue bonds for the purchase, construction, lease and sale of facilities useful to industry or commerce.

"Against ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V, of the Constitution authorizing Muscogee County to issue revenue bonds for the purchase, construction, lease and sale of facilities useful to industry or commerce."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed

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amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote aaginst 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 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 540. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Coffee County Recreational Authority; to prescribe the procedure con-

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nected 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 VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to taxing power and contributions of counties, municipalities and po litical divisions of the State, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'Coffee County Recreational Authority', which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation. The authority shall consist of and be governed by five members: the five members shall be appointed by the Com missioners of Coffee County, Georgia. The members shall be ap pointed from the various road districts of Coffee County as follows: one from Ambrose-Bridgetown District; one from Broxton-Westgreen District and three from Douglas-Nicholls District. The mem bers of the authority shall elect from among themselves a presi dent, a vice-president and a secretary-treasurer, except that by a majority vote of the entire membership, they may elect a person as secretary-treasurer who is not a member of the authority. The terms of office of the members appointed by the Commissioners of Coffee County shall be the same as and run concurrently with the terms of office of the Commissioners of Coffee County, Georgia.

"The authority is created for the purpose of developing and promoting for the public good and general welfare, recreational facilities for the citizens of Coffee County, Georgia. All funds, property and assets of whatever kind or nature of the authority, are hereby declared to be exempt from all taxation by the State, any county, any municipality or any political subdivision. The authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia, or the County of Coffee.

"The Commissioners of Coffee County are hereby authorized to levy and collect an annual ad valorem tax of not more than onehalf (%) mill for developing and promoting recreational facilities in Coffee County, Georgia, and is hereby directed to pay to the authority all funds derived from such levy to be used for the pur pose provided herein.

"The General Assembly is hereby authorized to enact legislation to implement this amendment, in any manner it sees fit."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have

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been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of
1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution creat ing the Coffee County Recreational Authority."

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution creat ing the Coffee County Recreational Authority."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington , Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 542. By Messrs. Thornton, Phillips and Taylor of Bibb:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to permit the governing authorities of the County of Bibb and of the City of Macon to appropriate with limitations, properties, moneys and services di rectly, or through the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, so as to encourage, induce, assist and promote the location and expansion of industrial and commercial facilities throughout the territorial limits of the County of Bibb; to permit said governing authorities to contract services from the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority; to ratify and confirm an Act of the General Assembly of Georgia creating the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority; 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 the State of Georgia, ratified in the general election of August 7, 1945, and as the same has been heretofore and may be contemporaneously amended, is hereby amended by adding thereto the following:
"Provided, however, that the governing authorities of the County of Bibb and of the City of Macon, either and both, are by this self-executing amendment, authorized and permitted, directly, or through the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, to appro priate properties, moneys and services, any or all, so as to encour age, induce, assist and promote the location and expansion of in dustrial and commercial facilities throughout the territorial limits of the County of Bibb, but conditioned, however, upon none of said appropriations being used or pledged for entertainment purposes and, further conditioned, that such appropriations not increase ad valorem tax millage limitations now or hereafter otherwise imposed by law; Provided, further, that an Act of the General Assembly of Georgia entitled "An Act to create a public body corporate and politic, as an instrumentality of the County of Bibb and City of Macon, and to be known as the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Au thority; To provide for its purposes, scope, powers, revenues and limitations, and for the designation of its governing commission; To provide for the tax exemption of its properties, income, obliga-

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tions and interest thereon; To provide for separability of the sev eral provisions of this Act; and for other purposes," which was enacted at the January-February, 1962 session of the General As sembly of Georgia is ratified and confirmed as of the dates of both its passage and approval; and, provided further that, insofar as this amendment relates to the aforesaid act creating the MaconBibb County Industrial Authority, the effectiveness of this amend ment shall be retroactive to such dates as may be required to assure said act of full force, effect and validity."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, and as aforesaid amended.
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 permit the governing authorities of the County of Bibb and of the City of Macon to appropriate, with limitations, properties, moneys and services, directly or through the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority so as to encourage, induce, assist and promote the loca tion and expansion of industrial and commercial facilities through out the territorial limits of the County of Bibb; to permit said governing authorities to contract services from said Industrial Authority and to ratify the act creating the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority."
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to permit the governing authorities of the County of Bibb and of the City of Macon to appropriate, with limitations, properties, moneys and services, directly or through the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority so as to encourage, induce, assist and promote the loca tion and expansion of industrial and commercial facilities through out the territorial limits of the County of Bibb; to permit said governing authorities to contract services from said Industrial Authority and to ratify the act creating the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority."
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 a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Bibb County and in the City of Macon shall vote for ratification thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the elections

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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 and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 543. By Messrs. Phillips, Thornton and Taylor of Bibb:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the governing authority of Bibb County with the authority to provide for the construction and maintenance of streets, roads, bridges, sidewalks, curbings, gutters, and related installa tions, both within and without the corporate liimts of any municipality

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in said County; 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 IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"The General Assembly is hereby authorized to grant the governing authority of Bibb County with the power to provide for the construction and maintenance of streets, roads, bridges, side walks, curbings, gutters, and related installations, both within and without the corporate limits of any municipality in said County. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law the manner in which the cost of such construction and maintenance shall be borne, including all matters relating to taxation and assess ment for such purposes. The General Assembly shall also be authorized to relieve any municipality within said County from the obligation of any part or all of such construction and maintenance."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the governing authority of Bibb County with the authority to provide for the construction and maintenance of streets, roads, bridges, sidewalks, curbings, gutters, and related installations, both within and without the corporate limits of any municipality in said County.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the governing au thority of Bibb County with the authority to provide for the con struction and maintenance of streets, roads, bridges, sidewalks, curbings, gutters, and related installations, both within and with out the corporate limits of any municipality in said County."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons

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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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 550. By Messrs. Moore and Adams of Polk: A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the

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Cedartown Development Authority; 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 V, Section IX, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'Cedartown Development Authority' which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory embraced by the corporate limits of the City of Cedartown. The City may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Constitution of Georgia.
"The members of the Authority, their qualifications, terms and method of election or appointment, shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly. The Authority shall have such duties, powers, and authority as shall be prescribed by law and the General Assembly may pass all other necessary legislation for the imple mentation of this amendment.
"All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds issued by the Authority, shall be exempt from State and local taxa tion. The exemption from taxation herein provided shall not extend to tenants nor lessees of the Authority.
"The property, obligations and the interest on the obligations of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and the interest of the obligations of the City of Cedartown.
"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, pro moting and expanding for the public good and general welfare, industry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational training and for the making of long range plans for the coordination of such development, promotion and expansion within its territorial limits. The Authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia or the City of Cedartown. The Authority is created for nonprofit purposes and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created.

"No building or facility acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than 30

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years from the day of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all cost of operating and main taining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all indebtedness, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have in curred in connection with the undertaking."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Cedartown Development Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Cedartown Development Authority."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown
Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Harrington Jackson Jones
Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Persons Ponsell
Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 559. By Mr. White of Mclntosh:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to grant the governing authority of the City of Darien the authority to close streets, roads, alleys and sidewalks in said City; 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 XV, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The governing authority of the City of Darien is hereby em powered to open, close and reopen streets, alleys, roads and side walks within the corporate limits of the City of Darien. The govern ing authority is hereby authorized to provide by ordinance for the method of disposing of the property within the boundaries of any streets, alleys, roads and sidewalks which are closed."

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SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been en tered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia
of 1945, as amended.

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 grant the governing authority of the City of Darien the authority to close streets, roads, alleys and sidewalks in said City.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to grant the governing authority of the City of Darien the author ity to close streets, roads, alleys and sidewalks 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger

Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner Green Griner

Harrington Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller

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McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens

Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson

Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 565. By Mr. Clark of Catoosa:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to Article XI, Section I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, so as to provide for sewage districts for the County of Catoosa; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1
Article XI, Section I of the Constitution of Georgia, relating to counties, is hereby amended by adding thereto at the end thereof a new paragraph to be properly numbered and to read as follows:
"The governing authority of the County of Catoosa is hereby given the authority and power to establish and administer within the bounds of the County of Catoosa sewage districts, and many therein create, construct, maintain and operate a system, or systems, for the disposal of sewage within such districts, and to levy taxes therefor on all property in said districts upon the vote of a majority of the qualified voters of said districts voting at a special election to be called by the ordinary of said county, and to be held in said district upon said question; provided, that such taxes shall not exceed ten mills upon the valuation of the property located in any such district. In the event bonds are issued by the county for a specific district, a tax may be levied therein unlimited as to rate or amount. Bonds may be issued for such purposes, and if issued, shall be authorized in all respects as provided by Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution at an election called and held by the governing authority or body charged with the duty

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of managing the fiscal affairs of Catoosa County, and only those voters residing in such district shall participate in such election held for that purpose. Any other provisions in this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, any such district may issue bonds in an amount up to twenty-five (25%) per cent of the assessed valuation of property located therein subject to taxation for bond purposes. Provided further, that the homestead exemption granted by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, and the statutes enacted pursuant thereto, shall not be granted and shall not apply to the levy of taxes herein authorized and provided ,, for, either for operation and maintenance of the system or for debt 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 houses of the General Assembly and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Gov ernor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such amendment to be published in one or more newspapers in each congressional district of this State and in the area to be directly affected thereby for two months previous to the time of holding the next general election, at which election members of the General Assembly are elected and the above proposed amendment shall be submitted for ratification or re jection to the electors of this State.

All persons voting at said election in favor of adopting the pro posed amendment to the Constitution shall have written or printed on their ballots the following: "For ratification of amendment to the Con stitution so as to authorize the creation of sewage districts in Catoosa County, and the levying of taxes and the issuance of bonds related thereof."

All. persons opposing the adoption of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the following: "Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the creation of sewage districts in Catoosa County, and the levying of taxes, and the issuance of bonds related thereto."

If the people shall ratify such amendment by a majority of the electors qualified to vote voting thereon in favor in both the State as a whole and in the area directly affected thereby, such amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for mem bers of the General Assembly and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and to 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.

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton
Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Green Griner Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Water? Whisnant White

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

HR 494. By Messrs. Jones and Undercofler of Sumter:
A resolution authorizing the transfer of certain real property located in Americus, Sumter 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 32, nays 0.

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

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HR 551. By Messrs. Fuqua of Richmond, Melton of Spalding and Stuckey of Dodge:
A resolution creating a committee relative to the construction of a new Governor's Mansion; and for other purposes.

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

HB 882. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide for the redefinition of a lienholder; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 882 by striking Section 4 of said Bill in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows:
"Section 4. (a) Except as provided in Section 4 every owner of a vehicle, which is required to be registered in this State by law and for which no certificate of title has been issued by the Com missioner, shall make application to the Commissioner for a certifi cate of title of the vehicle according to the year the vehicle was manufactured. Such application is to be made in the following manner: In the year 1963, all 1963 model vehicles shall have a certificate of title. In the year 1964, all 1964, 1962, and 1961 model vehicles shall have a certificate of title. In the year 1965, all 1965, 1960, and 1959 model vehicles shall have a certificate of title. In the year 1966, all 1966, 1958, and 1957 model vehicles shall have a certificate of title. In the year 1967, all 1967, 1956 model vehicles, and all vehicles modeled prior to 1956 shall have a certifi cate of title. Once a vehicle is modeled in such a year as to bring it under the provisions of this Act, such vehicle, which is thereafter required to be registered in this State, shall have a Georgia Cer tificate of Title. Beginning the year 1963, all owners of vehicles which are brought into this State from a State with a Title Regis tration Act shall register that State's certificate of title in this State by making application to the Commissioner on the forms he prescribes.
"(b) When the owner of a vehicle is required to have a certifi-

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cate of title, or is required to register another State's certificate of title in this State, according to this Act, the Commissioner shall not register or renew the registration of such vehicle until such certificate of title has been delivered to the Commissioner with a properly executed registration application."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

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

SB 260. By Senator Knox of the 54th:

A bill to amend an act creating position of Emeritus for certain

elective State officers to provide for appointment of officers having

served specified period of time and having attained a specified age;

procedure connected therewith; compensation; effective date; and for

other purposes.

.

Senator Knox of the 54th asked unanimous consent that SB 260 be recon sidered and postponed until tomorrow.

The consent was granted.

SB 261. By Senator Hart of the 53rd:
A bill to provide that no bill or resolution changing the compensation of State Officials or employees shall be read the third time in either branch of the General Assembly until each member of such branch shall have been furnished certain information; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 44, nays 0.

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

SB 282. By Senators Bell of the 10th, Dykes of the 14th, Dailey of the llth, and others:
A bill to amend an act revising laws relating to the State Board of Corrections, approved February 20, 1956, (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 16), as amended; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

SB 277. By Senator Johnson of the 46th:
A bill to amend an act effecting a complete revision of the Laws of this State relating to the qualification and registration of voters, so as to provide for a registration fee; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 277 by striking from Section 1 the words "Such funds shall be used for educational purposes in the same manner as funds derived from the county educational tax levy.", and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Such funds shall be used first to defray the cost of registration. Any surplus remaining shall be placed in the general funds of the county and the governing authority of the county is hereby authorized to use such surplus funds for school purposes."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 9, and the amend ment 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 9.

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

Senator Harrington of the 20th asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting No to SB 277.

The consent was granted.

Senator Brown of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting No to SB 277.

The consent was granted.

SR 132. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no change shall be made in the term of office of county officials, nor the compensation system changed or compensation decreased during the term of office for which elected; 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 III, Section VII, Paragraph XV of the Consti tution is hereby amended by striking therefrom the following:
"No office to which a person has been elected shall be abolished, nor the term of the office shortened or lengthened by local or special bill during the term for which such person was elected un less the same be approved by the people of the jurisdiction affected in a referendum on the question."
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"No office to which a person has been elected shall be abolished, nor the term of the office shortened or lengthened by local or special bill during the term for which such person was elected. Nor shall the compensation system be changed, nor the compensation be diminished during the term for which elected. Any change with regard to office, term, or compensation system, and any decrease in compensation shall only become effective at the end of the term for which such person was elected."

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Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion 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 there on, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as pro vided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 that no change shall be made in the term of office of county officials, nor the compensation system changed or compensa tion decreased during the term of office for which elected.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no change shall be made in the term of office of county officials, nor the compensation system changed or compen sation decreased during the term of office for which elected."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment:
By striking the last quoted paragraph in Section 1 of said reso lution and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"No office to which a person has been elected shall be abolished, nor the term of the office shortened or lengthened, nor the com pensation system be changed, nor the compensation be diminished, by local or special bill during the term for which such person was elected unless the same be approved by the people of the jurisdic tion affected in a referendum on the question."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Claxton Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson

Green Griner Harden Harrington Hart Ingram Johnson Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th

McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Warnell Towson Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 47, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted as amended.

HB 1066. By Messrs. Fuqua of Richmond, Melton of Spalding and Stuckey of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Office Building Authority Act", so as to change the definition of the word "project"; and for other purposes.

Senator Griner of the 45th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1066 by striking the figure $190,000 in Section two thereof, wherever the same appears, and by substituting therefor the figure $19,000,000.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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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 0.

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

The president appointed as a Committee of Escort to the joint session for the Georgia congressional delegation the following:

Senators Griner of the 45th, Dykes of the 14th, Johnson of the 46th, White of the 39th and Warnell of the 2nd.

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 an address by Honorable Herman Talmadge, was called to order by the president of the Senate.

The resolution authorizing the joint session of the Senate and House was read by the secretary of the Senate.

Senator Talmadge, Governor Vandiver and the Committee of Escort appeared upon the floor of the House.

Lieutenant-Governor Byrd offered the following introductory remarks in presenting Senator Talmadge.

GOVERNOR VANDIVER, MR. SPEAKER, MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, STATE OFFICIALS, AND GUESTS:

It is my privilege today to present to you gentlemen one of the greatest leaders Georgia, the South, and the nation--has ever known.

You will notice that I said "present".

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It would be presumptuous, indeed, for anyone to presume to "introduce" our distinguished speaker to a Georgia audience.

He--personally--his splendid record--and the outstanding qualities of his leadership are well known to all of you.

However, in the time allotted to me to present him to you, I would like to make a few observations.

Herman Talmadge is a Georgian who has carried our philosophy of govern ment not only to the people of other sections of the nation, but to the people of the world as well.
In his appearances on national television programs and through other media, he has helped tremendously in letting the people of other sections know some of the problems we face here in Georgia and the South.
As our governor for six years, he endeared himself to all the people of Georgia by instituting a program of constructive reform through which the dreams of progressive citizens for many years were finally transmitted into reality.

His career has been an inspiration to all of those who aspire to public service and his unselfish devotion to Georgia and the common future of our people is an inspiration for those of us who are working for a better state.

As our Junior United States Senator from Georgia, he has won for himself the respect and admiration of his contemporaries in the Senate.

His statesmanlike approach to the problems of grave concern confronting our nation have further reinforced the solid backing and support he enjoys among the people of Georgia.

In Washington, this vigorous public servant has been untiring in his support of all programs to provide a better life for Americans today--and a better America for citizens tomorrow.

He has pursued his dedicated course of service to his fellowman with quiet dignity and unassuming modesty.

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Georgians are proud of Senator Herman Talmadge and proud that the j| nation shares their pride.

Georgians remember him as a great Governor.

Every Georgian cherishes him as the personification of his own beliefs and aspirations.

Senator Talmadge . . . Sir . . . will you now speak to your people?

Senator Talmadge addressed the General Assembly.

Mr. Twitty of Mitchell 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 the Senate was called to order by the president for the regular transaction of business.

SB 241. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide that no operator's or chauffeur's license shall be issued to anyone under eighteen years old unless they have completed the driver school course offered by the public school system of the State; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 2.

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

HB 891. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Caldwell of Upson, Lewis of Burke, Echols of Upson and many others:

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A bill to amend an act regulating the preparation, content and recording of maps or plats of survey of tracts or bodies of land, so as to provide a change in certain words and figures in said act; and for other purposes.

Senator Dews of the 9th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 891 by providing that the County of Calhoun be excluded unless recommended by the Grand Jury and County Commissioners of Calhoun County.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 1, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senator Ingram of the 42nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 891 by excluding Bartow County therefrom until ap proved by two successive Grand Juries.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amend ment 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 24, nays 11.

The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Senator Fitzpatrick of the 51st gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider HB 891.

HB 458. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks, and Smith of Fulton, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to provide that when any member or former member of the General Assembly has been or shall be employed by any political sub division or agency of the State of Georgia or elected to an office there in, where there is a pension plan applicable to such employment of office, he shall receive credit for time served as a member of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, * was agreed to. S
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

HB 745. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to provide that the State of Goergia shall be a party to the "Southern Interstate Nuclear Compact"; and for other purposes.

The report 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 2.

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

HB 917. By Mr. Taylor of Bibb:
A bill making it unlawful for any carrier or shipper of property or any person or association of persons to pay or agree to pay for the benefit of a labor organization certain charges; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was pass'ed.

Senator Grayson of the 1st moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, February 13, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading was offered by Reverend Joe C. Kindred, pastor First Baptist Church, Darien, Georgia.

Prayer was offered by Reverend Harold Tice, pastor Wrens Baptist Church, Wrens, Georgia.

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

Senator Fitzpatrick of the 51st moved that the following bill of the House be reconsidered:

HB 891. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Caldwell of Upson, Lewis of Burke, Echols of Upson, Sheffield of Brooks and many others:
A bill to amend an act regulating the preparation, content and re cording of maps or plats of survey of tracks or bodies of land, so as to provide a change in certain words and figures in said act; and for other purposes.

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's proceed ings had been examined and found correct.

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

Senator Knox of the 54th 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.

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3. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and consideration of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

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

HB 1080. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris, Lowrey of Floyd, and others:
A bill to grant to the incorporated municipalities of this State certain common powers--the authority to regulate and control municipal elec tions; the granting of franchises for the use of their streets; local taxation; to operate water and sewer systems; and for other purposes.
HB 974. By Messrs. Matthews of Clarke, Killian of Glynn and Fowler of Douglas:
A bill to amend Code Section 26-6301 relating to the sale or exhibition of obscene pictures, as amended, to provide for punishment for the sale of obscene literature with knowledge of its obscene character; and for other purposes.
HR 424. By Messrs. Matthews and Newton of Colquitt:
A resolution proposing an amendment to Article VII, Section I, Para graph II of the Constitution so as to increase the authorized payment for the bringing in of the first commercial oil well in this State; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes.

HR 628. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters of the State of Georgia an amendment to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph II of the Con stitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, so as to extend the power of taxation over the whole State exercised by the General Assembly to include a tax for school lunch purposes; and for other purposes.

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HR 586. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Walton Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 585. By Mr. Smith of Habersham:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Clarkesville Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 584. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the "Mt. Zion, Turkey Creek and Flint Corner Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 582. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Dougherty County outside municipalities by the governing authority of Dougherty County; and for other purposes.

HR 578. By Mr. Davis of Wayne:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the recall of county officers of Wayne County; and for other purposes.

HR 577. By Mr. Davis of Wayne:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a County Administrator of Wayne County; and for other purposes.

HR 576. By Mr. Davis of Wayne:
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to relieve the Sheriff of Wayne County from law enforcement duties and duties as jailer in the event a county police force of Wayne County is created; and for other purposes.

HB 1196. By Mr. Morris of Tift:
A bill to provide for a new charter for the City of Tifton and relating to the manager's bond; and for other purposes.

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HR 638. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide that the General Assembly may grant to the governing authority of Hall County the right to construct, grade, pave, repave and repair roads and streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalk; and for other purposes.

HR 629. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the millage rate for the support of the Vidalia Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 622. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham and Wilson of Cobb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that the General Assembly may exempt from taxation in the City of Smyrna the homestead of each resident of the City of Smyrna actually occupied by the owner as a residence and homestead; and for other purposes.

HR 621. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham and Wilson of Cobb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Cobb County and to provide for the election of the Cobb County School Superintendent by the Board; and for other purposes.

HR 620. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Douglas County to license, police and regulate businesses; and for other purposes.

HR 619. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Elbert County by the people; and for other purposes.

HR 618. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the members of the Board of Education of Elbert County shall elect a County School Superintendent for Elbert County; and for other purposes.

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HR 617. By Mr. Harrell of Fayette:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Fayette County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 616. By Mr. Boggs of Madison:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Madison County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 615. By Messrs. Melton and Bolton of Spalding:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Griffin Industrial Building Authority; and for other pur poses.

HR 613. By Mr. Simmons of Banks:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Bank County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 610. By Mr. Simmons of Banks:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Americus-Sumter Payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 607. By Messrs. Story and Morgan of Gwinnett:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gwinnett Industrial Building Authority; and for other pur poses.

HR 592. By Mr. Brantley of Candler:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Candler County Industrial Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 591. By Messrs. Dickey, Crawford and Funk of Chatham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create additional industrial areas in the County of Chatham; and for other purposes.

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HR 589. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Walker County Development Authority; and for other pur poses.

HR 587. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Burke County Development Authority; and for other pur poses.

HB 1186. By Messrs. Lowrey, Scoggin and Hall of Floyd:
A bill to provide uniformity in the composition of boards of commis sions of Roads and Revenues in Floyd County; and for other purposes.

HB 1187. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill placing the compensation of the Sheriff of Brooks County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so that the Sheriff of Brooks County shall be placed on a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HB 1161. By Messrs. M. Smith and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill providing that cities having a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities; to provide additional pensions for officers and employees who suffer injuries resulting in total and permanent disability in line of duty; and for other purposes.

HB 1192. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn, Davis of Wayne, Wells of Camden and others:
A bill providing a salary system in lieu of a fee system for the Solicitor General of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 1195. By Messrs. Andrews and Williams of Hall:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Gainesville, by changing the corporate limits by annexing thereto four parcels of land; and for other purposes.

HB 1197. By Messrs. Taylor, Thornton and Phillips of Bibb:
A bill to confirm the action of the City of Macon in closing certain alleys and transferring said property; and for other purposes.

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HB 1198. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Pulton:
A bill establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

HB 1199. By Messrs. Smith, Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to create a system of traffic courts, so as to provide compensation for assistant solicitors; and for other purposes.

HR 636. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A resolution authorizing and directing the conveyance of certain prop erty belonging to the State to the Albany Civitan Club, Inc.; and for other purposes.

HB 809. By Messrs. Singer of Stewart, Hurst of Quitman, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee and Jones of Worth:
A bill known as the General Appropriations Act, so as to amend the appropriations to the Department of Commerce; and for other pur poses.

HB 1052. By Messrs. Kirkland of Tattnall, Morgan of Gwinnett and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to provide for certain changes in and additions to the provisions of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia; and for other pur poses.

HB 927. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham and Wilson of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act relating to motor vehicle licenses, so as to change certain provisions relating to private trailers; and for other purposes.

HB 1017. By Messrs. Brooks of Fulton and McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to provide that the manufacturer of any new personal property sold either directly to the ultimate consumer, or sold through a dealer, or some other person, shall be deemed to impart certain implied war ranties to said ultimate consumer; and for other purposes.

HB 919. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A bill to amend an Act relating to Clerks of the Superior Court, so as to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court may keep certain

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records by microfilm or other photographic processes of a permanent nature; and for other purposes.

HB 799. By Mr. MeClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act relating to giving notice for the termination of a tenancy at will, so as to clarify the time when such notice is to be given; and for other purposes.

HR 593. By Messrs. Dickey and Crawford of Chatham:
A resolution relating to the erection of a monument to Button Gwinnett; and for other purposes.

HB 1200. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to Coroner's fees, in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1201. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to create a Bond Commission for DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

HB 1204. By Messrs. Payton and Potts of Coweta:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Coweta County Pension and Retirement Pay Act; and for other purposes.

HB 1205. By Messrs. Story and Morgan of Gwinnett:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful to own, possess, use, main tain or operate pinball machines or similar machines in Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

HR 472. By Messrs. Steis of Harris; Flexer of Glynn; Vaughn of Rockdale; and many others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that a change in the compensation of certain officials shall not be effective during the term of office in which such change is made; and for other purposes.

HB 1142. By Mr. Lane of Bulloch:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Game and Fish Commission, so as to provide which animals might be hunted at night; and for other purposes.

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

HB 922. By Messrs. Loggins of Chattooga; Hale of Bade; Melton of Spalding; and others:
A bill known as the Charitable Agencies and Licenses Required Act, so as to provide the method of licensing charitable organizations who wish to engage in activities which include providing for care of de pendent or defective persons; and for other purposes.

HB 608. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Ross of Lincoln, Howard of DeKalb, Caldwell of Upson, Jernigan of Clinch, and others:
A bill to amend an Act which provides for the limitation on Cities' right of taxation by exempting from taxation traveling salesmen, so as to exempt certain merchants and dealers and their employees from municipal taxation; and for other purposes.

HB 1125. By Mr. Milhollin of Coffee:
A bill to amend an act which revised, superseded, and consolidated the laws relating to the Game and Pish Commission, so as to change the maximum limit on the length of a minnow net; and for other pur poses.

HB 1129. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Moss of Calhoun, Akins of Union and others:
A bill to repeal certain laws and parts of laws relating to the Cherokee Indians; and for other purposes.

HB 1136. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act proving that certain cities shall furnish pen sions to officers and employees, so as to provide credit for prior service with the United States Government; and for other purposes.

HB 1151. By Mr. Barrett of Cherokee:
A bill to authorize and empower the governing authority of certain counties to license amusement machines or devices commonly known as pinball machines and to license establishments commonly known as poolrooms which have therein pool tables, snooker tables or billiard tables; and for other purposes.

HB 1184. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia, so as to provide for wards in said city; and for other purposes.

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HB 1189. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Morrow; and for other purposes.

HB 1190. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Lake City, so as to provide for the City to exercise the right of eminent domain; and for other purposes.

HB 1191. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Riverdale; to provide for a Civil Service or Merit System for City Employees of said City; and for other purposes.

SR 140. By Senator Lambert of the 28th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Morgan County Development Authority; and for other pur poses.

SR 131. By Senator Dykes of the 14th:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia, so as to provide for the merger of the Cochran Independent School System and the Bleckley County School System into one consolidated school system; and for other purposes.

SR 136. By Senator Braly of the 38th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Paulding County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

SB 269. By Senator Waters of the 41st:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Pannin County, so as to change the compensation of said commissioner and to change the compensation of the clerk of said commissioner; and for other purposes.

SB 258. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend the act providing pensions for members of paid fire departments applicable to cities having more than 150,000 population by the United States Census of 1920 and any subsequent census; and for other purposes.

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

SB 257. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill providing a pension for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more according to the last census of United States; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bills of the House to-wit:
HB 882. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson: A bill to amend an act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide for the redefinition of a lienholder; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills and resolution of the House to-wit:
HB 99. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding, and McGarity of Henry: A bill to amend an act relating to mileage allowance for State officials and employees, and the furnishing of automobiles by officials and em ployees, so as to prescribe such mileage allowance; and for other pur poses.

HB 1066. By Messrs. Fuqua of Richmond, Melton of Spalding and Stuckey of Dodge:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Office Building Authority Act," so as to change the definition of the word "project", and for other purposes.

HB 732. By Messrs. Fuqua of Richmond and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to provide for the "Uniform Commercial Code"; and for other purposes.

HR 478. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the Board of Education of Coffee County by the people; and for other purposes.

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

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. HR 672. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Undercofler of Sumter:

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A resolution commending Honorable B. E. Thrasher, Jr., State Auditor;

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and for other purposes.

HR 674. By Messrs. Smith, McClelland and Brooks of Pulton: A resolution to commend Betty Alien, C. H. Hildebrand, Jr., Chief of the Department of Fire, and J. F. Seagraves, Chief of the Fire Pre vention Bureau, City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
HR 676. By Messrs. Hull, Fleming and Fuqua of Richmond: A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of James T. Plunkett; and for other purposes.
HR 677. By Mr. Arnsdorff of Effingham: A resolution proclaiming March 12th of each year "Georgia Salzburger Day" in order to honor and perpetuate the memory of the Salzburgers; and for other purposes.

HB 936. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to amend Title 92 ('Public Revenue'), Division 1 ('Sources of Revenue'), Part IX ('Income Taxes'), as amended to date by further amending section 92-3002 ('Definitions') by adding thereto a definition of "Machinery for New and Expanded Industry"; and by further amending Section 92-3111 which deals with credits against income taxes; to provide for a credit against income taxes of any amount paid for machinery for new and expanded industry at any time within six (6) years following the year in which payment thereof was made; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 495. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to prohibit strikes by public employees; to define "strikes" and "public employee"; to prohibit any person inciting or influencing a public employee to strike; to prescribe consequences and penalties for such violations; to prohibit recognition of labor organizations by public officials or persons in authority; to repeal all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith; and for other purposes.
HB 945. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to provide for the disconnection and removal of telephone facili ties used for illegal purposes upon receipt of court order; to require the giving of notice to the subscriber; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 151. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Miller of the 40th and Raynor of the 4th:
A resolution to create an interim committee to study water pollution; and for other purposes.

SR 153. By Senators Veazey of the 19th, Hart of the 53rd, Clary of the 29th, Long of the 3rd, Dykes of the 14th:
A resolution relative to the "Educational Rights Committee"; and for other purposes.

SR 162. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
Commending the Buckhead Red Devils Football Team; and for other purposes.

SR 157. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution requesting the Institute of Law and Government of the School of Law and the Center for Continuing Education of the Uni versity of Georgia to conduct the Third Institute for Georgia Legisla tors, providing for the formation of a Program Committee; and for other purposes.

SR 152. By Senators Miller of the 40th, Dykes of the 14th, Bell of the 10th and Long of the 3rd:
A resolution creating a committee to study matters relating to private educational institutions; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment: Amend SR 152 by adding on page 2 after the word "duties" in line 5
the words "This Committee shall not receive compensation or expenses for more than 15 days for each member, and by adding on page 1 after the word "structure" in line 23 the words "and standards", so as to read "The Committee shall study the State tax structure and standards relating to private educational institutions."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution as amended, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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

HR 518. By Mr. Sangster of Dooly:
A resolution declaring October 15th as Poetry Day; and for other purposes.

HR 519. By Messrs. Newton and Matthews of Colquitt:
A resolution relative to driver education training in high schools; and for other purposes.

HR 600. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Moss of Gordon, Akins of Union, Row land of Johnson, Sinclair of Macon, Barber of Jackson and Hall of Lee:
A resolution commending the renovation of New Echota by the Georgia Historical Commission; and for other purposes.

HR 674. By Messrs. Smith, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton: A resolution to commend Betty Alien, C. H. Hildebrand, Jr., Chief of the Fire Department, and J. F. Seagraves, Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau, City of Atlanta.
HR 672. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Undercofler of Sumter: A resolution commending Honorable B. E. Thrasher, Jr., State Auditor; and for other purposes.
HR 676. By Messrs. Hull, Fleming and Fuqua of Richmond: A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of James T. Plunkett; and for other purposes.
HR 677. By Mr. Arnsdorff of Effingham: A resolution proclaiming March 12th of each year "Georgia Salzburger Day" in order to honor and perpetuate the memory of the Salzburgers; and for other purposes.
The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

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HB 882. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide for the redefinition of a lienholder; and for other purposes.

Senator Conger of the 8th moved that the Senate insist on its position in amending HB 882 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

On the motion, the ayes were 29, noys 0, and the motion prevailed.

The president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate, Senators Staples of the 37th, White of the 39th and Conger of the 8th.

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

SR 161. By Senators Miller of the 40th, Raynor of the 4th, and others:
To create an interim committee to study ways and means of preserving and protecting areas in the State of Georgia deemed of outstanding aesthetic, topographical, geological, or biological value; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 163. By Senator Harrington of the 20th:
Creating an interim legislative committee relative to educational and training services for mentally retarded children; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 495. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to prohibit strikes by public employees; to define "strikes" and "public employee"; to prohibit any person inciting or influencing a public employee to strike; to prescribe consequences and penalty for such violation; to prohibit recognition of labor organizations by public officials; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 945. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty: A bill to provide for the disconnection and removal of telephone facili-

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ties used for illegal purposes upon receipt of notice from a law en forcement officer that such facilities are used for illegal purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 936. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act to provide for a credit against income taxes in amount paid for certain machinery; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 608. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Ross of Lincoln, Howard of DeKalb, Caldwell of Upson, Jernigan of Clinch, and others:
A bill to amend an act which provides for the limitation on Cities' right of taxation by exempting from taxation traveling salesmen, so as to exempt certain merchants and dealers and their employees from munic ipal taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 799. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act relating to giving notice for the termination of a tenancy at will, so as to clarify the time when such notice is to be given; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 809. By Messrs. Singer of Stewart, Hurst of Quitman, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee and Jones of Worth:
A bill to amend an act known as the General Appropriations Act, so as to amend the appropriations to the Department of Commerce; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HB 919. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A bill to amend an act relating to clerks of the Superior Court, so as to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court may keep certain records by microfilm or other photographic processes of a permanent nature; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

HB 922. By Messrs. Loggins of Chattooga, Hale of Dade, Melton of Spalding, and others:
A bill known as the Charitable Agencies and Licenses Required Act, so as to provide the method of licensing charitable organizations who wish to engage in activities which include providing for care of dependent or defective persons; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 927. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham and Wilson of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act relating to motor vehicle licenses, so as to change certain provisions relating to private trailers; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

HB 1017. By Messrs. Brooks of Fulton and McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to provide that the manufacturer of any new personal property sold either directly to the ultimate consumer, or sold through a dealer, or some other person, shall be deemed to impart certain implied war ranties to said ultimate consumer; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 1052. By Messrs. Kirkland of Tattnall, Morgan of Gwinnett and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to provide for certain changes in and additions to the provisions of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 1125. By Mr. Milhollin of Coffee:
A bill to amend an act which revised, superseded and consolidated the laws relating to the Game and Fish Commission, so as to change the maximum limit on the length of a minnow net; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 1129. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Moss of Calhoun, Akins of Union and others:
A bill to repeal certain laws and parts of laws relating to the Cherokee Indians; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

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HB 1136. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Pulton:
A bill to amend an act proving that certain cities shall furnish pensions to officers and employees, so as to provide credit for prior service with the United States Government; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1142. By Mr. Lane of Bulloch:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Game and Pish Commission, so as to provide which animals might be hunted at night; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 1151. By Mr. Barrett of Cherokee:
A bill to authorize and empower the governing authority of certain counties to license amusement machines or devices commonly known as pinball machines and to license establishments commonly known as pool rooms which have therein pool tables, snooker tables or billiard tables; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 1161. By Messrs. M. Smith and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that cities having a certain popula tion shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities; to provide additional pensions for officers and employees who suffer in juries resulting in total and permanent disability in the line of duty; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1184. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia, so as to provide for wards of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1186. By Messrs. Lowrey, Scoggin and Hall of Floyd:
A bill to amend an act to provide uniformity in the composition of boards of commissioners of Roads and Revenues in Floyd; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

HB 1187. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to repeal an act placing the compensation of the Sheriff of Brooks County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so that the Sheriff of Brooks County shall be placed on a fee basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1189. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Morrow; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1190. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Lake City, so as to provide for the city to exercise the right of eminent domain; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1191. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Riverdale; to provide for a Civil Service or Merit System for City Employees of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1192. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn, Davis of Wayne, Wells of Camden, and others:
A bill to amend an act providing a salary system in lieu of a fee system for the Solicitor General of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1195. By Messrs. Andrews and Williams of Hall:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Gainesville, by changing the corporate limits by annexing thereto four parcels of land; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1196. By Mr. Morris of Tift:
A bill to amend an act to provide for a new charter for the City of Tifton and relating to the manager's bond; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1197. By Messrs. Taylor, Thornton and Phillips of Bibb:
A bill to confirm the action of the City of Macon in closing certain alleys and transferring said property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1198. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1199. By Messrs. Smith, Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to create a system of traffic courts, so as to provide compensation for assistant solicitors; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1200. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to Coroner's fees, in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1201. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to create a Bond Commission for DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1204. By Messrs. Payton and Potts of Coweta:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Coweta County Pension and Re tirement Pay Act"; and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

HB 1205. By Messrs. Story and Morgan of Gwinnett:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful to own, possess, use, maintain or operate pinball machines or similar machines in Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 472. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Plexer of Glynn, Vaughn of Rockdale and many others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that a change in the compensation of certain officials shall not be effective during the term of office in which such change is made; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 576. By Mr. Davis of Wayne:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to relieve the Sheriff of Wayne County from law enforcement duties and duties as jailer in the event a county police force of Wayne County is created; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 577. By Mr. Davis of Wayne:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for a County Administrator of Wayne County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 578. By Mr. Davis of Wayne:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the recall of county officers of Wayne County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 582. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Dougherty County outside municipalities by the governing authority of Dougherty County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HR 584. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the "Mt. Zion, Turkey Creek and Flint Corner Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 585. By Mr. Smith of Habersham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Clarkesville Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 586. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Walton Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 587. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Burke County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 589. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Walker County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules,

HR 591. By Messrs. Dickey, Crawford and Funk of Chatham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create additional industrial areas in the County of Chatham; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 592. By Mr. Brantley of Candler:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Candler County Industrial Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HR 593. By Messrs. Dickey and Crawford of Chatham:
A resolution relating to the erection of a monument to Button Gwinnett; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 607. By Messrs. Story and Morgan of Gwinnett:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gwinnett Industrial Building Authority; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 610. By Mr, Undercofler of Sumter:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Americus-Sumter Payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 613. By Mr. Simmons of Banks:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Banks County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 615. By Messrs. Melton and Bolton of Saplding:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Griffin Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 616. By Mr. Boggs of Madison:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Madison County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 617. By Mr. Harrell of Fayette:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Fayette County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HR 618. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the members of the Board of Education of Elbert County shall elect a County School Superintendent for Elbert County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 619. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Elbert County by the people; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 620. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Douglas County to license, police and regulate businesses; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 621. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham and Wilson of Cobb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Cobb County and to provide for the election of the Cobb County School Superintendent by the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 622. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham and Wilson of Cobb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may exempt from taxation in the City of Smyrna the homestead of each resident of the City of Smyrna actually occupied by the owner as a residence and homestead; and foi other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 629. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the millage rate for the support of the Vidalia Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HR 636. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A resolution authorizing and directing the conveyance of certain prop erty belonging to the State to the Albany Civitan Club, Inc.; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 638. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may grant to the governing authority of Hall County the right to construct, grade, pave, repave and repair roads and streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 974. By Messrs. Matthews of Clarke, Killian of Glynn and Fowler of Douglas:
A bill to amend Code Section 26-6301 relating to the sale or exhibition of obscene pictures, as amended, to provide for punishment for the sale of obscene literature with knowledge of its obscene character; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 1080. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris, Lowrey of Floyd and others:
A bill to grant to the incorporated municipalities of this state certain common powers--the authority to regulate and control municipal elec tions; the granting of franchises for the use of their street local taxa tion; to operate water and sewer systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 424. By Messrs. Matthews and Newton of Colquitt:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase and change the provisions relating to the authorized payment for the bringing in of the first commercial oil or gas well in this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 628. By Mr, Barber of Jackson:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters of the State of Georgia an amendment to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph II, of the Consti tution of the State of Georgia of 1945, so as to extend the power of

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taxation over the whole State exercised by the General Assembly to include a tax for school lunch purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 289. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jackson County, as amended, so as to provide for a change in compensation of the board; and for other purposes.

SR 158. By Senator Owens of the 32nd:
To authorize the procurement of an electrical roll call and microphone system in the Senate; and for other purposes.

HB 160. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to establish a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to improvements in the Department of Parks; and for other purposes.

HB 659. By Messrs. M. Smith, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Fulton County to establish rules and regula tions regarding the payment of pensions to county employees, so as to provide additional pension benefits; and for other purposes.

HB 907. By Mr. Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act known as the Georgia Insurance Code of 1960, so as to provide new tables as minimum valuation standards for in dustrial life insurance policies, annuities, disability benefits and acci dental death benefits; and for other purposes.

HB 915. By Messrs. Lowrey of Floyd, Fowler of Douglas, Tamplin of Morgan, Smith of Habersham and Farmer of Heard:
A bill to amend an act known as the Georgia Seed Law, so as to pro vide that it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale treated seed for feed purposes; and for other purposes.

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HB 741. By Messrs. Adams of Polk, Rogers of Paulding and others:
A bill to provide that all personnel of the Georgia State Highway Main tenance Crew shall be compensated not less than at a minimum rate of One ($1.00) Dollar per hour; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1018. By Messrs. Barnett of Wilkes, Williams of Hall, Phillips of Bibb, Matthews of Clarke, Shuman of Bryan and Simpson of Wheeler:
A bill to amend an act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, so as to make it unlawful to sell mufflers which cause excessive noise; and for other purposes.

HB 1054. By Messrs. Kimmons of Pierce, Milhollin and Williams of Coffee, Deen of Bacon and Parker of Ware:
A bill to repeal an act providing a supplement to the compensation of the Judge of the Superior Courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 1132. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Steis of Harris, Flexer of Glynn, Pickard of Muscogee, Roberts of Jones, Murphy of Haralson and Wilkes of Cook:
A bill to fix and establish the salary and expense allowances to be paid elective Constitutional officers and other elected and appointed officials of this State; and for other purposes.

HB 1145. By Mr. Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta by excluding certain territory from the City limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1153. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Forest Park; to de scribe the limits of said City; and for other purposes.

HB 1154. By Messrs. Newton and Matthews of Colquitt:
A bill to amend an act to create and establish the City Court of Col quitt County; and for other purposes.

HB 1155. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson: A bill to amend an act fixing the salary of the Treasurer of Haralson

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County so as to increase the amount of the expense account; and for other purposes.

HB 1156. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick; and for other purposes.

HB 1158. By Messrs. Payton and Potts of Coweta:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Newnan, so as to authorize the City governing authority to close a certain un named street and for other purposes.

HB 1159. By Messrs. Ware of Troup, Steis of Harris and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the City of West Point, so as to authorize the City of West Point to provide any type of group insurance, and similar insurance coverage for all regular em ployees of said city and their dependents; and for other purposes.

HB 1164. By Messrs. Lovett and Knight of Laurens: A bill to provide for additional compensation for the Solicitor-General of the Dublin Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
HB 1166. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Kennesaw, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1167. By Messrs. Teague, Wilson and Willingham of Cobb: A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Mari etta, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 1168. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham and Wilson of Cobb: A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the City of Smyrna, so as to repeal and delete Section 77 of the Charter of the City of Smyrna; and for other purposes.
HB 1169. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb: A bill to amend the charter of Austell, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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HB 1170. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to create the Cobb County Records and Identification Bureau; and for other purposes.

HB 1171. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation which the Judges of said Circuit receive from Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 1172. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to fix the compensation of the Treasurer of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 1173. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation for the Coroner of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 1174. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to change the compensation of the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Supe rior Court and others; and for other purposes.

HB 1175. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Cobb County into the one office of Tax Commissioner of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 1176. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 1180. By Messrs. Crawford, Dickey and Funk of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act creating the Municipal Court of Savannah, so as to increase the costs of said Court in all criminal and civil proceed ings; and for other purposes.

HB 1181. By Messrs. Crawford, Dickey and Funk of Chatham: A bill to amend an act relating to and incorporating the Mayor and

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Aldermen of the City of Savannah; to extend the corporate limits of the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.

HB 1182. By Mr. McDonald of White:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for White County; and for other purposes.

HB 1183. By Mr. Pannell of Murray: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
HR 425. By Messrs. Matthews and Newton of Colquitt: A resolution to designate the State Park located on Little River in Colquitt, Cook and Tift Counties as the "Reed Bingham State Park" and "Bingham Lake"; and for other purposes.

HR 447. By Messrs. McClelland, Smith and Brooks of Fulton, Mackay and Rut land of DeKalb:
A resolution providing for a Commission to study primary, general and special elections held in the City of Atlanta for the nomination and election of public officials for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
HR 614. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb and Mackay of De Kalb:
A resolution relating to the establishment of a historical site at Wesleyan College; and for other purposes.
HB 949. By Messrs. Thornton of Bibb and Hale of Bade:
A bill to amend an act relating to the prisoner's statement in criminal trials and the procedure connected therewith, so as to permit the accused to testify; and for other purposes.

HB 948. By Messrs. Thornton of Bibb and Hale of Dade:
A bill to amend an act providing the courts of inquiry of this State shall hear all legal evidence submitted by either party, and shall permit the defendant to make his own statement; and for other purposes.

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HB 1157. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act known as the Income Tax Act of 1931, by pro viding that associations created pursuant to the provisions of the Georgia Professional Association Act shall be included within the term "Asso ciations"; and for other purposes.

HB 1163. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb: A bill known as the "General Appropriations Act", so as to provide appropriations for the acquisition of Wesleyan Conservatory Property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Claxton of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Government Operations 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:
HE 614. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Claxton of 21st District, Chairman.

Mr. McWhorter of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Defense and Veteran Affairs has had under considera tion 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 656. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, McWhorter of 34th District, Chairman.

Mr. Ayers of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Welfare, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Health and Welfare 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 895. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Ayers of 31st District,
Chairman.

Mr. Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration 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 286. Do Pass. SB 287. Do Pass. SB 288. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Brown of 52nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the follow ing recommendations:
SB 285. Do Pass. HB 805. Do Pass. HB 957. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 983. Do Pass. HB 958. Do Pass. HB 1019. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1035. Do Pass.

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HB 1056. Do Pass. HB 1060. Do Pass. HB 1087. Do Pass. HB 1088. Do Pass. HB 1093. Do Pass. HB 1094. Do Pass. HB 1095. Do Pass. HB 1096. Do Pass. HB 1106. Do Pass. HB 1107. Do Pass. HB 1109. Do Pass. HB 1111. Do Pass. HB 1112. Do Pass. HB 1113. Do Pass. HB 1114. Do Pass. HB 1117. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1118. Do Pass. HB 1119. Do Pass. HB 1120. Do Pass. HB 1123. Do Pass. HB 1138. Do Pass. HB 1139. Do Pass. HB 1124. Do Pass. HB 1127. Do Pass. HB 1128. Do Pass. HB 1130. Do Pass.
HB 1131. Do Pass. HB 1134. Do Pass. HB 1135. Do Pass. HB 1137. Do Pass. HB 1140. Do Pass.

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HB 1144. Do Pass. HB 1146. Do Pass. HB 1150. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Brown of 52nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Staples of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 284. Do Not Pass. HB 909. Do Pass. HB 1061. Do Pass. HB 1086. Do Pass. HB 1092. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Staples of 37th District, Chairman.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chaairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SB 283. SB 285. SB 286. SB 287. SB 288.

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Respectfully submitted, Waters of 41st District Chairman.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chaairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs 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 trans mission to the Governor:
SB 202. SB 212.
Respectfully submitted, Waters of 41st District Chairman.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 149. Do Pass. SR 153. Do Pass. SR 157. Do Pass. SR 158. Do Not Pass. HB 907. Do Pass. HB 1157. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

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Mr. Gardner of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Finance submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Banking and Finance has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 836. Do Pass.
HB 49. Do Not Pass.
HB 358. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Gardner of 47th District,
Chairman.

The following local uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage:

SB 285. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, as amended; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

SB 286. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of White, in the County of Bartow; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

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

HB 805. By Mr. Shuman of Bryan:
A bill to create and incorporate Richmond Hill, in the County of Bryan, and grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

SB 287. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
A bill to amend an act creating the charter for the City of Braselton, so as to remove from the city limits all property owned by Jackson County Board of Education upon which is situated the Jackson County High School; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

SB 288. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
A bill to amend an act creating the charter for the City of Hoschton so as to remove from the city limits all property owned by Jackson County Board of Education upon which is situated the Jackson County High School; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

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

HB 1056. By Messrs. Henderson of Atkinson, Knight of Berrien, Lee of Clinch, Wilkes of Cook and Moorman of Lanier:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the fee system existing in the Supe rior Court of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit, so as to change the com pensation paid to the Solicitor General; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 1060. By Mr. Ballard of Newton:
A bill to amend an act which incorporated and granted a new charter to the City of Covington; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 44, nays 0.

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

HB 1086. By Messrs. Milhollin and Williams of Coffee, Kimmons of Pierce, Deen of Bacon and Parker of Ware:
A bill to amend an act placing the solicitor general of the Waycross Judicial Circuit on a salary basis, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor general; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 1021. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Paulding County; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 1055. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Rockdale; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1057. By Mr. Jones of Liberty: A bill to amend an act to incorporate the City of Hinesville, so as to empower the City of Hinesville, through its governing body, to grant franchises, licenses, easements and rights of way in the public streets, etc.; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 952. By Mr. Ross of Lincoln:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Lincoln County, so as to change the compensation of the Chairman of the 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 43, nays 0.

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

HB 1025. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A bill creating the Albany-Dougherty Payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 1070. By Messrs. Bozeman and Keyton of Thomas:
A bill to amend an act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Thomasville; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

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HB 1073. By Mr. Deen of Bacon:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Alma; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1083. By Messrs. Story and Morgan of Gwinnett: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 958. By Mr. Sangster of Dooly: A bill to amend an act relating to fees paid coroners, so as to change the compensation of coroners in certain counties; and for other pur poses.
The report 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.

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HB 983. By Mr. Phillips of Columbia:

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A bill to create and incorporate the City of Martinez, in the County

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of Columbia, and to grant a charter to that municipality under that

name and style; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 44, nays 0.

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

HB 1035. By Mr. Smith of Pulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that certain cities shall furnish pen sions to officers and employees; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

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

HB 970. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act regulating public institutions in Glynn County, so as to provide for education beyond the High School level; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

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

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HB 1087. By Mr. Lewis of Wilkinson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Alientown, so as to include the County of Twiggs in the town charter; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1088. By Mr. Lewis of Wilkinson: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Mclntyre, so as to change the town limits and add new territory; and for other purposes.
The report 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 1092. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson: A bill to amend an act relating to the time of holding Superior Court in the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

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HB 1093. By Mr. Black of Webster:
A bill to change the salaries of certain county commissioners and clerks in certain 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 40, nays 0.

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

HB 1094. By Messrs. Cox and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Town of Athens, so as to provide for the acquiring of a tract of land; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 44, nays 0.

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

HB 1095. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the Town of Palmetto; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 45, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1096. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend the Voters Registration Act, so as to repeal Section

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4-A and provide in lieu thereof for places of registration in any county or municipality owned building in certain 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 44, nays 0.

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

HB 1106. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, relating to election precincts; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1107. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, relating to the Recorders Court; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1109. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, relating to retirement of employees; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 44, nays 0.

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

HB 1111. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to create a system of pensions and retirement pay for officers, deputies and employees of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

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

HB 1112. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act providing in certain counties county taxes may be levied and collected for the purpose of providing reserve for public improvements and for depreciation and obsolescence of existing public buildings; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1113. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb: A bill to amend an act to create the City of Avondale Estates; to define its limits; to provide a commission form of government; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1114. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb: A bill to repeal an act creating the DeKalb County Waters Works Advisory 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 34, nays 0.

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

HB 1118. By Mr. Davis of Wayne:
A bill to amend an act repealing the charter for the Town of Screven and re-incorporating said town as a city and changing the name thereof to the "City of Screven", relating to utility services; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1119. By Mr. Stevens of Marion:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Marion; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the >. bill, was agreed to.
| On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

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

HB 1120. By Mr. Rodgers of Charlton:
A bill to amend an act providing for the districting of Charlton County into fire protection districts, so as to provide for the delection of the provision exempting incorporated municipalities from the provisions of the 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 42, nays 0.

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

HB 1123. By Mr. Stevens of Marion:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Marion County, so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage o^! the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1124. By Mr. Barnett of Baker: A bill to provide for compensation of the Board of Education of cer tain counties; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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

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

HB 1127. By Messrs. Pickard, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee:
A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Muscogee County, to be known as "Columbus-Muscogee Board of Commissioners"; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1128. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke:
A bill to provide a maximum salary for the coroner of Burke 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 43, nays 0.

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

HB 1130. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to establish the City Court of Elberton in Elbert 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 45, nays 0.

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

HB 1131. By Mr. Rowland of Johnson:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Wrightsville; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1134. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Reidsville, by abolish ing the present charter of said city, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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

HB 1135. By Messrs. Twitty and Collins of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Camilla, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

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HB 1137. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to create a new charter for the City of Quitman; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

HB 1138. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill incorporating the Town of Hampton, so as to authorize assess ments against abutting property owners for laying sewer lines; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1140. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Town of Locust Grove; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

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HB 1144. By Mr. Steis of Harris:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Clerk of the Superior Court of Harris County; so as to provide for clerical help; and for other pur poses.

The report 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 1150. By Mr. Barrett of Cherokee:
A bill to provide the designation of the two representatives of Cherokee County as Position No. 1 and Position No. 2; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

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

HR 545. By Messrs. Barber of Jackson and Williams of Hall:
A resolution authorizing the transfer of certain real property located in Hall County; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

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HB 951. By Mr. Ross of Lincoln:
A bill to amend an act providing compensation for the treasurer of Lincoln County; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the follow ing amendment:
Amend HB 951 by striking from Section 1 the words and figures "Seven Hundred and Twenty ($720.00) Dollars", and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figures "Nine Hundred ($900.00) Dollars".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, 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 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitution majority, was passed as amended.

HB 1139. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of Locust Grove; and for other purposes.

The report 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 adopted.

HB 957. By Mr. Joiner of Washington:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Tennille so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Tennille; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 957 by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows:

"Section 2. Not less than 20 nor more than 30 days after the date of the approval of this Act, by the Governor, or after it other wise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the Clerk of the City of Tennille to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submit
ting this Act to the registered voters within the present corporate limits of the City for approval or rejection. The Clerk shall set the date of such election for a day not less than 20 nor more than 30 days after the date of the issuance of the call. The Clerk shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Washington County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon, the words 'For approval of the Act changing the corporate limits of the City of Tennille' and 'Against approval of the Act changing the corporate limits of the city of Tennille.'

"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.

"After the Clerk sets the date for the election in the City it shall be the duty of the Ordinary to immediately issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the registered voters of the area proposed to be annxed to the City. The Ordinary shall set the date of such election for the same day as the day set by the Clerk. The Ordinary shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immedi ately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Washing ton County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon, 'For approval of the Act changing the corporate limits of the City of Tennille' and 'Against approval of the Act changing the corporate limits of the City of Tennille."

"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.

"It shall be the duty of the Clerk to hold and conduct the elec tion within the City. He shall hold such election under the same laws, rules and regulations as govern general elections, unless otherwise provided herein. It shall be the duty of the Clerk to can vass the returns and declare and certify the result of the election in the City. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to hold and conduct the election in the area proposed to be annexed. He shall hold such election under the same laws and rules and regulations as govern general elections, unless otherwise provided herein. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to canvass the returns and declare and certify the result of the election in the area proposed to be annexed. If a

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majority of the votes in each of the aforesaid elections are for approval of the Act it shall become of full force and effect. If less than a majority of the votes cast in either of the aforesaid elections are for approval of the Act, it shall be void and of no force and effect. The Ordinary shall keep a list of expenses incurred by him in holding the election in the area proposed to be annexed, and it shall be the duty of the City of Tennille to reimburse him for such expenses. The expenses of the election in the City shall likewise be borne by the City of Tennille. The Ordinary shall certify the results of the election in the area proposed to be annexed to the Clerk and the Clerk in turn shall certify the result of of the elec tion within the City and the election iri the area proposed to be annexed to the Secretary of State."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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

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

HB 1019. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue for Paulding County; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the follow ing amendment:
Amend HB 1019 by striking from Section 1 the following language: "Each successor shall be elected at the same time county offi
cers of Paulding County are elected, and shall be elected for a term of four years and until his successor is elected and qualified.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following language:
"Each successor shall be elected quadrennially at the same time Members of the General Assembly from Paulding County are elected and shall be elected for a term of four years and until his successor is elected and qualified."
Said bill is further amended by striking from Section 2 thereof

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the words and figures "twenty-one (21) years of age" and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figures "twenty-five (25) years of age."

Said bill is further amended by striking from Section 8 thereof the word "binds" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "bids".

Said bill is further amended by inserting therein a new Section to follow Section 8 to be known as Section 8A to read as follows:

"Section 8A. All purchases of any class of property or mate rial for the use and benefit of the said county, and any and all contracts made in behalf of said county, in which the obligation of the county for said purchases or under said contracts is in excess of $1,000.00, shall be upon written specifications as to character and quality of goods purchased and full specifications as to con tracts entered into, and be upon competitive bidding after due advertisement, with the right of the commissioner to reject any and all bids. A file of all bids received shall be retained for a period of two (2) years by the clerk."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, 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 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
HB 1117. By Mr. Davis of Wayne: A bill to amend, revise, supersede and consolidate the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Wayne County; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the follow ing amendment:
Amend HB 1117 by adding after the sixth sentence in section 9 the following:
"Provided, however, that no such petition shall be presented to the Ordinary more than fifteen days after it is first placed in the Ordinary's office for the purpose of obtaining signatures there-

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on. Any petition presented after such fifteen day period shall be

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void and of no force and effect."

I

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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

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

The following letter was read by the Secretary:
Honorable S. Ernest Vandiver Governor of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Governor Vandiver:
Let me take this means to tell you how much I appreciate the confidence which you have reposed in me by tendering me appointment to the new term on the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, and the State Board of Probation. As a member of these boards, I will faith fully exercise the duties incident thereto prayerfully and carefully and. will at all times appreciate the confidence and friendship which you have shown me.
I want to tell you sincerely what a great privilege it has been to1 have been associated with you throughout your administration and to have helped you in your most important policy areas, as a member of the Governor's Committee on Economy and Reorganization, and as a member of the Legislative Joint Budget Study Committee. It is my firm belief that the contributions made by these two committees under your leadership will inure to Georgia's benefit and to her people for as long as our State Government shall stand.
The people of Georgia appreciate the manner in which you have administered the State government, bringing business-like policies to the public councils. Your accomplishments in administrative reform are too numerous to mention in this letter, but the broad expansions in state services and the manifold building programs which you have brought to Georgia's people without any new or additional taxes what soever, will resound to your everlasting credit as an able administrator

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who put the welfare of the people who elected you ahead of all other considerations.

In fiscal administration and budget reform, you have accomplished miracles.

I salute you for that.

When you assumed office, you did so with staggering responsibili ties and with the almost unanimous support of the people who realized the enormity of your task.

That you have performed your duties well is attested by the prog ress of our State, the leadership which you have shown and the un stinted backing given your policies in the General Assembly.

As many commentators of the day have said: History will treat you and your works generously.

Please accept, this, my resignation, as Senator of the 21st District, for the term 1961-62, to be effective at the same time that I take the oath of office as a member of the Pardons and Paroles Board.

JWC:sbj

Sincerely your friend, J. W. CLAXTON

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

HR 461. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke; Morgan of Gwinnett; and others:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for repayment of medical loans and scholarships by service in any prison or detention or work camp operated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution, as amended by an amendment ratified at the general election in 1952 and found in

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Georgia Laws 1951, page 861, and as amended by an amendment rati fied at the general election in 1960 and found in Georgia Laws 1960, page 1300, is hereby amended by striking from the eighth paragraph of that portion of Paragraph II added by the 1960 amendment the following:

"One-fifth of the loan or scholarship, together with interest thereon, shall be credited to the applicant for each year of prac ticing his profession in a commuinty of 5,000 population or less, according to 1950 or any future census, or at Milledgeville State Hospital, and no annual interest on the scholarship loan shall be paid during such practice or service.",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"One-fifth of the loan or scholarship, together with interest thereon, shall be credited to the applicant for each year of prac ticing his profession in a community of 5,000 population, or less, according to 1950 or any future census, or at Milledgeville State Hospital, or at any prison or detention camp or work camp operated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections, and no annual interest on the scholarship loan shall be paid during such
practice or service.",

so that when so amended said eighth paragraph of Paragraph II shall read as follows:

"Applicants who are granted loans or scholarships by the board shall receive a loan not to exceed $5,000.00 to any one applicant to be paid in annual installments not exceeding $1,500.00 per annum, with which to defray his or her tuition and other expenses in any reputable, accepted and accredited four-year medical college or school in the United States, or a scholarship in such medical college or school for a term not exceeding four years, the cost of such scholarship not to exceed $5,000.00, same to be paid at such time and in such manner as may be determined by the board. The loans and scholarships herein provided shall not exceed the sums herein stated, but they may be prorated in such manner as to pay to the medical school to which any applicant is admitted such funds as are required by that school, and the balance to be paid direct to the applicant; all of which shall be under such terms and condi tions as may be provided under rules and regulations of the board. The said loans or scholarships to be granted to each applicant shall be based upon the condition that the full amount thereof shall be repaid to the State of Georgia in cash in full with 4% interest from the date of each payment by the State on such loan or scholar ship, same to be payable annually, the first annual payment to be
due on or before one year from the date the applicant completes his internship, or same may be repaid to the State of Georgia in services to be rendered by the applicant by practicing his profes sion at some place within the State of Georgia to be approved by the board. One-fifth of the loan or scholarship together with in terest thereon, shall be credited to the applicant for each year of practicing his profession in a community of 5,000 population or less, according to 1950 or any future census, or at Milledgeville

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State Hospital, or at any prison or detention camp or work camp operated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections, and no annual interest on the scholarship loan shall be paid dur ing such practice or service. After the third full year of practice or services within this State as herein provided, but not before the said applicant shall be privileged, entirely at the discretion of the board heretofore created to pay off the balance of the scholarship loan, together with accrued interest thereon, and upon such pay ment shall be relieved from further obligations under his contract for loan or scholarship."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 repayment of medical loans and scholarships by service at any prison or detention camp or work camp operated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for repayment of medical loans and scholarships by service at any prison or detention camp or work camp operated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.
SECTION 3
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Clanton Clary Claxton Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Gardner Grayson Green

Griner Harden Harrington Hart Ingram Jackson Johnson Kelly Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Owens Perry
Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders
Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant

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

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

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HB 228. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Lovett of Laurens and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for final settlements of doubt ful and disputed claims, subject to approval of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation; to define further "injury" and "personal injury"; and for other purposes.

Senator Conger of the 8th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 228 by adding the word "except" to Code Section 114-102 after the words "a disease in any form" in the fifth line of said section.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

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Senator Mitchell of the 43rd offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 228 by striking therefrom Section 8 in its entirety and likewise striking any reference to Section 8 made in the caption of said bill.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Grayson of the 1st called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Braly Brown Clanton Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes

Grayson Green Griner Harrington Hart Ingram Kelly Long Mathews Mitchell

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Blalock Clary Claxton Pitzpatrick Gardner Harden Jackson Knox

Lambert Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th Newton Owens Perry Persons

McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby Peterson Staples Veazey Whisnant White
Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Warnell Waters

The roll call was verified.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 24, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Grayson of the 1st moved that HB 228 be tabled.

On the motion to table, Senator Grayson of the 1st called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

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A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Bell Braly Conger Dailey DeLoach Dykes

Grayson Green Griner Ingram Johnson Mathews

Mitchell Peterson Ponsell Veazey White

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Brown Clanton Clary Claxton Dews Gardner Harden Harrington Jackson

Kelly Knox Lambert Long McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Owens

Perry
Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Warnell Waters Whisnant

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

On the motion to table, the ayes were 17, nays 32, and the motion was lost.

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, Senator Veazey of the 19th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Clanton Clary Claxton

Dews Pitzpatrick Gardner Harden Harrington

Jackson Kelly Knox Lambert Miller

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McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby

Owens Perry Persons Sanders Seagraves Smalley

Towson Warnell Waters Whisnant

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Bell Braly
Brown Conger
Dailey DeLoach Dykes

Grayson Green
Griner Ingram
Johnson Long Mathews

Mitchell Peterson
Ponsell Raynor
Staples Veazey White

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 21.

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

SB 283. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Urban Redevelopment Law", ap proved March 3, 1955, (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 354), as amended, so as to provide that municipalities may exchange land owned in Urban Re development Areas for certain land owned by certain organizations; and for other purposes.

The report 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 585. By Mr. Undercofler of Sumter: A bill to amend an act relating to the special master procedure for

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exercising the power of eminent domain, so as to redefine the term "condemning body" as used in the 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 34, nays 1.

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

SB 265. By Senator Green of the 44th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Electric Membership Corpora tion Act", as amended, so as to authorize certain foreign nonprofit or municipal corporations to construct or acquire extensions of facilities in this State; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 6, nays 32.

The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, February 14, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading was offered by Reverend J. K. Hutchings, retired Baptist minister, of Hiawassee, Georgia.

Prayer was offered by Mr. John L. Jenkins, vicar of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Cochran, Georgia, and St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hawkinsville, Georgia.

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

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's proceed ings had been examined, and found correct.

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

Senator Knox of the 54th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and consideration of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House:

HB 624. By Mr. Moss of Calhoun:
A bill to define the terms "agricultural products", "agricultural com modities", and "farm products"; and for other purposes.

HB 875. By Messrs. Smith of Grady, Fowler of Douglas, Moate of Hancock, Busbee of Dougherty, Undercofler of Sumter; and many others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the definition used in the Motor Carrier Act of 1931, so as to provide that the term "motor carrier" shall not include motor vehicles engaged in the transportation of certain fresh vegetables; and for other purposes.

The House agrees to the Senate substitute to the following resolution:

HR 446. By Mr. Thornton of Bibb:
A resolution to amend a resolution creating the Criminal Law Study Committee, approved March 7, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 96), so as to clarify provisions relating to service and funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the House to-wit:

HR 328. By Mr. Sinclair of Macon:
A resolution compensating Mrs. Willie Mae Hunt Collins; and for other purposes.

HR 357. By Mr. Rodgers of Charlton:
A resolution compensating James Vester Yeomans; and for other pur poses.

HR 448. By Mr. Smith of Brantley:
A resolution compensating Vernon Strickland of Hoboken, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HR 453. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall:
A resolution to compensate to Miss Sarah Lynn Rountree; and for other purposes.

HR 635. By Mr. Chance of Twiggs:
A resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pitzpatrick; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:
HB 1116. By Mr. Flexer of Glynn: A bill to amend an act relating to proceedings prior to attest so as to specify the information that shall be stated in the affidavits made or the warrants issued for the arrest of an offender against the penal laws of this state; and for other purposes.
HR 583. By Messrs. Andrews of Stephens and Purcell of Franklin: A resolution authorizing the Governor to transfer certain islands lying in the Tugaloo River adjacent to the counties of Hart, Franklin and Stephens to the United States of America; and for other purposes.
HR 575. By Messrs. M. Smith, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton, Mackay, Rut land and Howard of DeKalb: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to grant to the General Assembly the power to delegate to any county the right to levy a tax to build, acquire, maintain and operate and to participate with other counties, municipalities, public or private corporations in building, acquiring, maintaining and operating a system or systems of public transportation; and for other purposes.
HB 766. By Mr. Odom of Dougherty: A bill known as the "General Industrial Loan Act," so as to provide for a requirement of posting bonds; to provide for service of process upon small loan companies; and for other purposes.

HB 1252. By Messrs. Harrell of Fayette and Steis of Harris:
A bill to amend the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951, so as to provide for the convening of the General Assembly and the suspension of their rules following an emergency; and for other purposes.

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HR 473. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for a jury verdict of life imprisonment without parole as an alter native to the death sentence; and for other purposes.

HB 1253. By Messrs. Harrell of Fayette and Steis of Harris:
A bill to amend the Georgia Civil Defense Act, so as to provide for emergency relocation or relocations of the seat of state government; and for other purposes.

HR 661. By Messrs. McCracken of Jefferson, Underwood of Montgomery and Willingham of Cobb:
A resolution amending a resolution creating the Election Laws Study Committee, so as to remove the provisions relating to time; and for other purposes.

HR 668. By Messrs. Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb, McClelland, Smith and Brooks of Fulton, Lee and Blalock of Clayton, and Howard of DeKalb:
A resolution creating the Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Study Commis sion; and for other purposes.

HB 1203. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act approved Feb. 16, 1950 amending Chapter 92-31 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, by amending sub-section (3) of Section 92-3113 by further defining the taxable situs of intangible property; and for other purposes.

HB 1271. By Mr. Smith of Grady:
A bill providing that the ordinary of any county may by written order divide or redivide the county into election districts of compact and continguous territory and that the ordinary may thereafter change such election districts; and for other purposes.

HR 509. By Messrs. Crawford and Dickey of Chatham:
A resolution to propose that the State Board of Education of the State of Georgia require the teaching of a course of study entitled "Ameri canism versus Communism" in the public schools of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HB 1261. By Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the city of Commerce, approved Aug. 17, 1909 as amended so as to change the boundary of the first and second wards of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 1194. By Messrs. Killian and Plexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia State Highway Authority Act", so as to increase the maximum sum of the principal amount .of bonds which may be outstanding at any one time and which are issued by resolution of the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1040. By Mr. Payton of Coweta:
A bill to amend Section 56-608 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, which defines the crime of drunkenness in public places, so as to provide that people convicted for the violation of said Section shall be confined in a county jail, or other places provided by counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1264. By Barber of Jackson: .
A bill incorporating the City of Commerce, in the County of Jackson, so as to delete the certain provisions relating to members of the school board succeeding themselves; and for other purposes.

HB 1260. By Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, deleting that section of said act, relating to box fall or bowling alleys; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill and resolutions of the Senate to-wit:

SB 276. By Senator Gardner of the 47th:
A bill creating a small claims court in certain counties in this State, approved April 5, 1961; so as to provide for one or more bailiffs of and for said small claims courts; and for other purposes.

SB 280. By Senator McWhorter of the 50th: A bill to abolish the City Court of Lexington; and for other purposes.

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SR 148. By Senator Whisnant of the 25th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Education and the Board of Health of Harris County to use funds for a program of tax equalization and reappraisal; and for other purposes.

SB 279. By Senator White of the 39th:
A bill to amend an act placing the coroner of Douglas County on a salary in lieu of fees, approved March 28, 1961, so as to change the amount of the compensation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to-wit:

SR 103. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters of Chatham County an amendment to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, providing for tax equalization in Chat ham County; and for other purposes.

SB 267. By Senator Veazey of the 19th:
A bill to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court shall attend the trial in the Court of Ordinary of all traffic violations in said counties; to provide for costs of same; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

HB 724. By Messrs. Rowland Johnson, Barrett of Cherokee and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act creating the State Board of Workmen's Com pensation so as to provide compensation of the Chairman and other members of the Board and persons in the employ of the Board; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House.

HB 358. By Mr. Story of Gwinnett: A bill to amend an act relating to the delivery of worthless checks so

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as to clarify said check; to provide certain rules of evidence in civil actions arising out of arrest or prosecution; and for other purposes.

The House has passed as amended the following resolution of the Senate.

SR 150. By Senators Ayers of the 31st, Harrington of the 20th, Braly of the 38th and Waters of the 41st:
A resolution creating a Committee to study the Health Code; and for other purposes.

HR 669. By Messrs. Rutland, Howard and Mackay of DeKalb:
A resolution proposing a Constitutional amendment to clarify a con stitutional amendment (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1754), so as to provide for the General Assembly to prescribe the number of members of the DeKalb County Board of Education and the method of electing said members; and for other purposes.

HB 1266. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 1258. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to provide for the registration of voters; and for other purposes.

HB 1262. By Mr. Barber of Jackson: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Jefferson, in the county of Jackson, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 1121. By Messrs. Duncan of Carroll, Waldrop of Carroll and others: A bill to amend an act establishing an Employee's Retirement System, so as to provide the procedure whereby certain members of the Em ployee's Retirement System of Georgia may re-establish credits for prior service; and for other purposes.
HB 1250. By Messrs. Mackay, Howard and Rutland of DeKalb: A bill to amend an act creating and establishing the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

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HB 682. By Mr. M. Smith of Pulton:
A bill to amend an act providing in Pulton County a system of pensions and retirement pay for teachers and employees of the Board of Educa tion of Pulton County, so as to increase pension benefits provided under said act; and for other purposes.

HR 450. By Messrs. Smith of Habersham, McGarity of Henry, Crawford of Chatham and others:
Relative to school bus drivers; and for other purposes. Create a Com mittee to study possibility of Retirement for School Bus Drivers.

HR 574. By Messrs. Fleming, Fuqua and Hull of Richmond:
Authorizing the conveyance of certain State property located in Rich mond County; and for other purposes.

HB 683. By Mr. M. Smith of Pulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that cities with a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide additional pension benefits for all employees who have served in excess of 25 years at the time of retirement; and for other purposes.

HR 657. By Mr. Simmons of Banks: A resolution to compensate Mr. Cohen Martin; and for other purposes.

HR 637. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton: A resolution to compensate E. 0. Sams; and for other purposes.

HR 526. By Mr. Fleming of Richmond:
A resolution to compensate Ballentine Motors of Augusta, Inc.; and for other purposes.

HR 514. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge:
A resolution to compensate Mrs. Mary W. Screws, of Chester, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 511. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield: A resolution to compensate E. Clyde Perkins; and for other purposes.

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HR 481. By Mr. Walker of Telfair: A resolution to compensate J. D. Williams; and for other purposes.

HR 480. By Mr. Barber of Jackson: A resolution to compensate Grady Haggard; and for other purposes.

HR 270. By Mr. Crowe of Bartow:
A resolution to compensate Watkins C. White of Chatsworth, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 643. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain law books to the Ordinary of Lamar County; and for other pur poses.

HB 1214. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program for Education Act", so as to provide criteria for providing additional funds to local units which have exceptional needs for capital outlay; and for other purposes.

HB 1162. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that certain cities shall furnish pen sions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide increased pensions for certain officers and employees; and for other purposes.

HB 1071. By Mr. Fleming of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to the duties of the Clerks of Superior Courts and Clerks of City Courts, so as to authorize Clerks of the Superior Court, from time to time, destroy certain books; and for other purposes.

HB 1068. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act known as the General Appropriations Act, so as to appropriate funds for an increase in the salaries of school teachers and school bus drivers; and for other purposes.

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HB 933. By Messrs. Brantley of Candler and Lane of Bulloch:
A bill to prohibit the use of certain language over the telephone; to provide that the prohibitions of this Act shall be printed in every tele phone directory distributed in this State; to prohibit the use of the telephone for certain purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 861. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act providing for the definition of certain words used concerning the regulation of motor common carriers, so as to define "for hire"; and for other purposes.

HB 826. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A bill to amend an act relating to rules for granting letters of adminis tration, so as to provide that a creditor with either a liquidated or an unliquidated claim against an estate may be appointed to administer the estate; and for other purposes.

HB 761. By Messrs. Brooks, M. Smith and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act defining Gross Income so as to provide that amounts received as pensions from the Government of the United States, any state of the United States, or any political subdivision of Georgia shall be exempt from taxation; and for other purposes.

HB 930. By Messrs. Dickey, Funk and Crawford of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to remove that provision which declares that no coverage under said act shall be extended to any official or employee who is covered under the provisions of any other retirement system including Social Security; and for other purposes.

HB 1090. By Mr. Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Insurance Code", so as to provide that insurers may invest in obligations issued, assumed, or guaranteed by the Inter-American Development Bank; and for other purposes.

HB 1062. By Messrs. Scarborough of Crawford, Wells of Peach and Paris of Barrow:
A bill to amend an act relating to "Equitable Proceedings", so as to provide that foreclosures and sales under power shall be considered pending litigation; and for other purposes.

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HR 644. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Odom of Dougherty, Andrews of Stephens and Undercofler of Sumter:
A resolution creating a committee to study budgetary, financial and fiscal affairs and related matters; and for other purposes.

HB 946. By Mr. Newton of Colquitt: A bill to regulate the sale of animal remedies; and for other purposes.

HR 105. By McCracken of Jefferson: A resolution providing for the investigation of the Ordinaries' Retire ment Fund of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HB 1219. By Messrs. Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb: A bill to amend an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the County of DeKalb; and for other purposes.

HB 1193. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield, Pannell of Murray, Crowe and Greene of Bartow:
A bill to provide for the appointment of an Assistant Solicitor-General in Judicial Circuits in certain counties; and for other purposes.
HB 1230. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill entitled "An act to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta", so as to adjust and fix the salaries of the Judges and the SolicitorGeneral of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and for other pur poses.

HB 1216. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to study at causes, effects, rehabilitation and treatment facili ties for alcoholics; and for other purposes.
HB 1160. By Messrs. Smith and Brooks 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; and for other purposes.

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HB 1084. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to fix the salary of judges of juvenile courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1217. By Messrs. Brooks, Smith and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park; and for other purposes.

HB 1225. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to grant a charter to the City of Swan Lake, by incorporating the same as a municipality; and for other purposes.

HB 1218. By Messrs. Smith, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act creating a joint-City-County Board of Tax As sessors in certain counties, so as to fix the salaries of the members; and for other purposes.

HB 1213. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park by extending the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1210. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker:
A bill to amend an act creating the Charter for the City of Rossville; and for other purposes.

HB 1209. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Ft. Oglethorpe, so aa to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1208. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker:
A bill to amend an act creating the Charter of the City of Rossville, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 760. By Messrs. Brooks, M. Smith and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta relating to the qualifications of the Mayor; and for other purposes.

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HB 660. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing for pensions of members of Police Departments in certain cities, so as to provide additional pension bene fits for all members of the police department of such cities who have served in excess of 30 years at the time of retirement; and for other purposes.

HB 1232. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester; and for other purposes.

HB 1231. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act relating to the abolition of justice courts and the office of Justice of the Peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace; in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1229. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point; and for other purposes.

HB 1227. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, so as to extend the City Limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1226. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, by reducing the City Limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1224. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester, so as to allow the governing authority of said City to provide group or other insurance for the benefit of its employees; and for other purposes.

HB 1223. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester; and for other purposes.

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HB 1222. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester; and for other purposes.

HB 1220. By Messrs. Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to create and establish in DeKalb County, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendments to the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 228. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Lovett of Laurens and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act, so as to provide for the final settlements of doubtful and disputed claims, subject to approval of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation; to define further "injury" and "Personal in jury"; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

HB 1240. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to provide for the appointment of a County Depository for Pauld ing County; and for other purposes.

HB 1241. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Paulding County; and for other purposes.

HB 1242. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to amend an act supplementing the compensation of the Coroner of Paulding County; and for other purposes.

HB 1245. By Messrs. Rutland, Howard and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act repealing the Juvenile Court Act and establish ing Juvenile Courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.

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HB 1254. By Messrs. Birdsong and Ware of Troup:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of West Point, so as to authorize the sale of certain property; and for other purposes.

HB 1249. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A bill to provide that no minor shall be placed in any private institution in Rockdale County without the consent of the Judge of the Juvenile Court of said County; and for other purposes.

HB 1246. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton, Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to the Municipal Revenue Collector; and for other purposes.

HB 1244. By Messrs. Mackay, Rutland and Howard of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act providing for election in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1243. By Messrs. Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to create in certain counties a Tax Collection Study Commission to study the collection and assessment of State and County taxes and municipal taxes of cities lying wholly in such counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1255. By Mr. Miller of Elbert: A bill placing the clerk of the Superior Court of Elbert County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.
HR 664. By Mr. Smith of Habersham: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of the City of Clarkesville to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of providing non-profit housing for elderly persons; and for other purposes.
HB 1257. By Mr. Miller of Elbert: A bill to amend an act changing the compensation of the sheriff of Elbert County from the fee system to the salary system; and for other pur poses.

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HB 1259. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to change the corporate limits of said City; and for other purposes.

HB 1268. By Messrs. Hull, Fleming, and Fuqua of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to provide that the Mayor and Council shall have the power and authority to grant to the Barringer Corporation the right to erect an overhead passageway across Ellis Street between Albion Avenue and Eighth Street; and for other purposes.

HB 1273. By Mr. Underwood of Taylor:
A bill to amend an act to provide and establish a new charter for the City of Reynolds; and for other purposes.

HB 1269. By Messrs. Fleming, Hull and Fuqua of Richmond:
A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Augusta, so as to create a Board of Civil Service Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 1278. By Mr. Fitzgerald of Long:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful to fish on the Sabbath in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1270. By Messrs. Hull, Fleming and Fuqua of Richmond:
A bill carrying into effect the Constitutional Amendment reported in Georgia Laws 1956, empowering the General Assembly of Georgia to consolidate and combine the Richmond County and The City Council of Augusta Tax Assessors; and for other purposes.

HB 1256. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners for the County of Elbert, so as to provide for a change in the number of Com missioner districts and to redefine the number remaining; and for other purposes.

HB 1267. By Mr. Pannell of Murray:
A bill to amend an act creating a new Charter for the City of Chatsworth, so as to close a certain portion of an alley in said city; and for other purposes.

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HB 1275. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:

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A bill to create the Washington-Wilkes Payroll Development Authority;

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and for other purposes.

HB 1272. By Mr. Baughman of Early:
A bill to amend the act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Early County; and for other purposes.

HB 1281. By Mr. Akins of Union:
A bill to amend an act defining and enlarging the jurisdiction of courts of Ordinary, so as to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court shall attend the Court of Ordinary in all cases for violation of traffic laws in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1279. By Messrs. Dicus, Wickham and Pickard of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to ad valorem taxes for the purpose of paying ordinary current expenses of the City of Columbus; and for other purposes.

HR 663. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Rockdale County Industrial Building Authority; and for other pur poses.

HR 667. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the governing body of Dodge County to levy an annual ad valorem tax to be used in assisting, promoting and establishing new industries and the expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce therein and in furtherance of such to cease the Dodge County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 658. By Mr. Moss of Gordon:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to author ize Gordon County to issue certain revenue anticipation obligations known as revenue bonds; and for other purposes.

HR 660. By Mr. Taylor of Dawson: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create

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the Dawson County Industrial Building Authority; and for other pur poses.

HR 659. By Mr. Moss of Gordon:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to author ize Gordon County to levy a tax not exceeding one mill on all of the taxable property in the county for the purpose of creating a fund to be used in assisting, promoting and encouraging the location of industries in said county; and for other purposes.

HR 639. By Messrs. Rutland, Mackay and Howard of DeKalb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the establishing, acquiring, constructing, etc., a Junior College in the County of DeKalb; and for other purposes.

HR 647. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Carrollton Payroll Development Authority as a constitutional au thority and public corporation; and for other purposes.

HR 655. By Mr. Roper of Greene:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Green County Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 645 By Messrs. Rutland, Howard and Mackay of DeKalb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to au thorize DeKalb County to levy a tax and/or charge or assessment on any business operating buses in certain areas of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

HR 646. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Brooks County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1177. By Messrs. Steis of Harris; Harrell of Fayette; and many others:
A bill to create a division in the State Department of Veterans' Service, to be known as the Georgia War Veterans' Museum; and for other purposes.

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HB 1081. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding:
A bill to provide an alternative method for annexing territory to the municipalities of this State by action of the municipal governing bodies upon written request of 10% of the property owners in the affected area; and for other purposes.

HB 203. By Messrs. Smith, McClelland of Fulton and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide in certain cities, pensions to officers and employees should be provided; and for other purposes.

HB 1277. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, relating to land lots; and for other purposes.

HB 1276. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1233. By Mr. Chandler of Baldwin:
A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain cities shall not enforce any ordinance relating to revenues without first having submitted same for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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

SR 155. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of Honorable James T. Plunkett; and for other purposes.

HR 697. By Messrs. Raulerson of Echols:
A resolution commending the Georgia Sheriffs' Association for the work they are doing for under-priviledged children of Georgia at the Boys' Ranch in Lowndes County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House to-wit:

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HB 951. By Mr. Ross of Lincoln:
A bill to amend an act providing compensation for the Treasurer of Lincoln County; and for other purposes.

HB 957. By Mr. Joiner of Washington:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Tennille so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Tennille; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position on the following bill of the House and the following Committee of Conference has been appointed:

HB 882. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson: A bill to amend an act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide for the redefinition of a lienholder; and for other purposes.
Committee of Conference:
Messrs. Caldwell of Upson, Duncan of Carroll and Jones of Lumpkin:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

HB 1103. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Pulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point by extending the City limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 1104. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point by extending the City limits; and for other purposes.
HB 1105. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point by extending the City limits; and for other purposes.
HB 1108. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, by extending the City limits; and for other purposes.

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HB 1110. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park to extend its present boundaries', and for other purposes.

HB 1215. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup, NeSmith and Hill of Meriwether, Waldrop of Carroll, and others:
A bill to amend an act providing a supplemental salary for the Judge of the Superior Court of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; and for other pur poses.

HB 1251. By Messrs. Harrell of Fayette and Steis of Harris:
A bill to amend the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951, so as to provide for emergency interim successors to certain State and local officers; and for other purposes.

HR 501. By Messrs. Crawford and Dickey of Chatham:
A resolution proposng an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the Government of the United States to engage in any business, professional, commercial, financial or industrial enterprise except as specified in the Constitution; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 164. By Senator Hart of the 53rd: Relative to the Board of Regents; and for other purposes.

SR 165. By Senator Seagraves of the 30th:
Designating February as American History Month; and for other pur poses.

SR 166. By Senator McWhorter of the 50th:
Commending the telephone ladies for their efficient and helpful services; and for other purposes.

SR 167. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
Expressing deepest regrets at the passing of Honorable L. O. Mosley; and for other purposes.

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SR 168. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
Expressing appreciation to the Office of Legislative Counsel; and for other purposes.

SR 169. By Senator Staples of the 37th:
Congratulating the Carrollton High Trojans on winning the Class A Football Championship of Georgia in the year 1961; and for other purposes.

SR 170. By Senator Perry of the 49th:
Expressing appreciation to Honorable Albert Parker of Claxton, Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 171. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
Expressing appreciation to the Editor and Publishers of The Daily Times of Gainesville, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 697. By Messrs. Raulerson of Echols, Walker and Budd of Lowndes:
A resolution commending the Georgia Sheriffs' Association; and for other purposes.

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

HB 682: By Mr. M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing in Fulton County a system of pensions and retirement pay to Teachers and Employees of the Board of Educa tion of Fulton County, so as to increase pension benefits provided under said act, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 683. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that cities with a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide additional pension benefits for all employees who have served in excess of 25 years at the time of retirement, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1103. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point by extending the City limits of said city, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1104. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point by extending the city limits, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1105. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point by extending the city limits, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1108. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, by extending the city limits, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1110. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park to extend its present boundaries, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1215. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup, NeSmith of Meriwether, Waldrop of Carroll; and others:
A bill to amend an act providing a supplemental salary for the Judge of the Superior Court of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1121. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll, Rogers of Paulding, and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing an Employee's Retirement System, approved Feb. 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, Reg. Sess. p. 138), as amended, so as to provide the procedure whereby certain members of the Em-

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ployee's Retirement System of Georgia may re-establish credits for prior service; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Government Operations.

HB 1250. By Messrs. Mackay, Howard and Rutland of DeKalb:
A hill to amend an act creating and establishing the Civil and Criminal . Court of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1251. By Messrs. Harrell of Fayette and Steis of Harris:
A bill to amend the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951, so as to provide ' for emergency interim successors to certain State and local officers;
and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 1258. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to provide for the registration of voters, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1262. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Jefferson, so as to change the corporate limits, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1266. By Mr. Barber of Jackson.
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to change the corporate limits of said city, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 105. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson County:
A resolution providing for the investigation of the Ordinaries' Retire ment Fund of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HR 270. By Mr. Crowe of Bartow:
A resolution to compensate Watkins C. White of Chatsworth, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 480. By Mr. Barber of Jackson: A resolution to compensate Grady Haggard; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 481. By Mr. Walker of Telfair: A resolution to compensate J. D. Williams.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 511. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield: A resolution to compensate E. Clyde Perkins; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 514. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge:
A resolution to compensate Mrs. Mary W. Screws of Chester, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 526. By Mr. Fleming of Richmond:
A resolution to compensate Ballentine Motors of Augusta, Inc.; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 637. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton: A resolution to compensate E. 0. Sams; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 450. By Messrs. Smith of Habersham, McGarity of Henry, Crawford of Chatham and others:
A resolution relative to school bus drivers; and for other purposes.

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Create a committee to study possibility of Retirement for School Bus Drivers.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 501. By Messrs. Crawford and Dickey of Chatham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the Government of the United States to engage in any business, professional, commercial, financial or industrial enterprise except as specified in the Constitution; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 574. By Messrs. Fleming, Fuqua and Hull of Richmond:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State property located in Richmond County, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 669. By Messrs. Rutland, Howard and Mackay of DeKalb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the General Assembly to prescribe the number of members of the DeKalb County Board of Education and the method of electing said members, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 643. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain law books to the Ordinary of Lamar County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HR 644. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Odom of Dougherty, Andrews of Stephens and Undercofler of Sumter: A resolution creating a committee to study budgetary, financial and fiscal affairs and related matters; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HR 657. By Mr. Simmons of Banks: A resolution to compensate Mr. Cohen Martin; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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HB 660. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and M. Smith of Pulton:
A bill to amend an act providing for pensions for members of Police Departments in certain cities, so as to provide additional pension bene fits for all members of the police department of such cities who have served in excess of 30 years at the time of retirement; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 760. By Messrs. Brooks, M. Smith and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta relating to the qualifications of the mayor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 761. By Messrs. Brooks, M. Smith and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act defining gross income so as to provide that amounts received as pensions from the Government of the United States, any state of the United States, or any political subdivision of Georgia shall be exempt from taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 826. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A bill to amend an act relating to rules for granting letters of adminis tration, so as to provide that a creditor with either a liquidated or an unliquidated claim against an estate may be appointed to administer the estate; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 861. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act providing for the definition of certain words used concerning the regulation of motor common carriers, so as to define "for hire"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

HB 930. By Messrs. Dickey, Funk and Crawford of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to remove that provision which declares that no coverage under said act shall be extended to any official or employee who is covered under the provisions of any other retirement system including Social Security; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 933. By Messrs. Brantley of Candler and Lane of Bulloch:
A bill to prohibit the use of certain language over the telephone; to provide that the prohibitions of this act shall be printed in every tele phone directory distributed in this State; to prohibit the use of the telephone for certain purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 946. By Mr. Newton of Colquitt: A bill to regulate the sale of animal remedies; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 1062. By Messrs. Scarborough of Crawford, Wells of Peach and Paris of Barrow:
A bill to amend an act relating to "Equitable Proceedings", so as to provide that foreclosures and sales under power shall be considered pending litigation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1068. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act known as the General Appropriations Act, so as to appropriate funds for an increase in the salaries of school teachers and school bus drivers; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1071. By Mr. Fleming of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to the duties of the clerks of Superior Courts and Clerks of City Courts, so as to authorize Clerks of the Superior Court, from time to time, destroy certain books; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1084. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to fix the salary of judges of juvenile courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1090. By Mr. Rutland of DeKalb: A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Insurance Code", so as

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to provide that insurers may invest in obligations issued, assumed, or guaranteed by the Inter-American Development Bank; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 1160. By Messrs. Smith and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1162. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that certain cities shall furnish pen sions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide increased pensions for certain officers and employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1193. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield, Pannell of Murray, Crowe and Greene of Bartow:
A bill to provide for the appointment of an Assistant Solicitor-General in Judicial Circuits in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1208. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker:
A bill to amend an act creating the charter of the City of Rossville, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1209. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Ft. Oglethorpe, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1210. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker:
A bill to amend an act creating the charter of the City of Rossville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1220. By Messrs. Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to create and establish in DeKalb County, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1222. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1223. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1224. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester, so as to allow the governing authority of said city to provide group or other insurance for the benefit of its employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1225. By Mr. McGarity of Henry: A bill to grant a charter to the City of Swan Lake, by incorporating the same as a municipality; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1213. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park by extending the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1214. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell: A bill to amend an act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program for Education Act", so as to provide criteria for providing additional funds to local units which have exceptional needs for capital outlay; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HB 1216. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to study at causes, effects, rehabilitation and treatment facilities for alcoholics; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1217. By Messrs. Brooks, Smith and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1218. By Messrs. Smith, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act creating a joint city county Board of Tax Assessors in certain counties, so as to fix the salaries of the members; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1219. By Messrs. Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the County of DeKalb; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1226. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, by reducing the city limits, and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1227. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, so as to extend the city limits, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1229. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1230. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta, so as to adjust and fix the salaries of the Judges and the Solicitor-General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1231. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act relating to the abolition of justice courts and the office of Justice of the Peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the Peace, in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1232. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester, and for for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1040. By Messrs. Payton of Coweta and Morgan of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act which defines the crime of drunkenness in public places; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1194. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn: A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia State Highway Au thority Act", so as to increase the maximum sum of the principal amount of bonds which may be outstanding at any one time and which are issued by resolution of the Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
HB 1240. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding: A bill to provide for the appointment of a County Depository for Pauld ing County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1241. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding: A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Paulding County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1242. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to amend an act supplementing the compensation of the Coroner of Paulding County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1260. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, relating to box ball or bowling alleys; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1261. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to change the boundary of the first and second wards of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1264. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to delete the certain provisions relating to the members of the school board succeeding themselves; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1267. By Mr. Pannell of Murray:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, so as to close a certain portion of an alley in said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1268. By Messrs. Hull, Fleming and Fuqua of Richmond: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to provide that the Mayor and Council shall have the power and authority to grant to the Barringer Corporation the right to erect an overhead pas sageway across Ellis Street between Albion Avenue and Eighth Street; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1243. By Messrs. Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb: A bill to create in certain counties a Tax Collection Study Commission

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to study the collection and assessment of State and County taxes and municipal taxes of cities lying wholly in such counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1244. By Messrs. Mackay, Rutland and Howard of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act providing for election precincts in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1245. By Messrs. Rutland, Howard and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act repealing- the Juvenile Court Act and establish ing Juvenile Courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1246. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton, Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb.
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to the Municipal Revenue Collector; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1249. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale. A bill to provide that no minor shall be placed in any private institution in Rockdale County without the consent of the Judge of the Juvenile Court of said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1269. By Messrs. Fleming, Hull and Fuqua of Richmond: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to create a Board of Civil Service Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1270. By Messrs. Hull, Fleming and Fuqua of Richmond:
A bill carrying into effect the constitutional amendment reported in Georgia Laws 1956, empowering the General Assembly of Georgia to consolidate and combine the Richmond County and the city council of Augusta Tax Assessors; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1272. By Mr. Baughman of Early:
A bill to amend the act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Early County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1273. By Mr. Underwood of Taylor:
A bill to amend an act to provide and establish a new charter for the City of Reynolds; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1275. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A bill to create the Washington-Wilkes payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1254. By Messrs. Birdsong and Ware of Troup: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of West Point, so as to authorize the sale of certain property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 1255. By Mr. Miller of Elbert: A bill placing the clerk of the Superior Court of Elbert County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1256. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners for the County of Elbert, so as to provide for a change in the number of Com missioner districts and to redefine the number remaining; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1257. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act changing the compensation of the sheriff of Elbert County from the fee system to the salary system, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 1259. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1278. By Mr. Fitzgerald of Long:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful to fish on the Sabbath in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1281. By Mr. Akins of Union:
A bill to amend an act defining and enlarging the jurisdiction of Courts of Ordinary, so as to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court shall attend the Court of Ordinary in all cases for violation of traffic laws in certain counties, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 639. By Messrs. Rutland, Mackay and Howard of DeKalb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the establishing, acquiring, constructing, etc., a Junior College in the County of DeKalb; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 646. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Brooks County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 645. By Messrs. Rutland, Howard and Mackay of DeKalb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize DeKalb County to levy a tax and/or charge or assessment on any business operating buses in certain areas of DeKalb County, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 647. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create

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the Carrollton Payroll Development Authority as a constitutional au thority and public corporation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 655. By Mr. Roper of Greene:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Greene County Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 658. By Mr. Moss of Gordon:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Gordon County to issue certain revenue anticipation obliga tions known as revenue bonds; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 659. By Mr. Moss of Gordon:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Gordon County to levy a tax not exceeding one mill on all of the taxable property in the county for the purpose of creating a fund to be used in assisting, promoting and encouraging the location of industries in said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 660. By Mr. Taylor of Dawson:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Dawson County Industrial Building Authority; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 663. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Rockdale County Industrial Building Authority; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 664. By Mr. Smith of Habersham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of the City of Clarkesville to issue

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revenue bonds for the purpose of providing non-profit housing for elderly persons; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HE 667. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the governing body of Dodge County to levy an annual ad valorem tax to be used in assisting, promoting and establishing new industries and the expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce therein and in furtherance of such to create the Dodge County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 473. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for a jury verdict of life imprisonment without parole as an alterna tive to the death sentence; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 509. By Messrs. Crawford and Dickey of Chatham:
A resolution to propose that the State Board of Education of the State of Georgia require the teaching of a course of study entitled "Ameri canism versus Communism" in the public schools of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 583. By Messrs. Andrews of Stephens and Purcell of Franklin:
A resolution authorizing the Governor to transfer certain islands lying in the Tugaloo River adjacent to the Counties of Hart, Franklin and Stephens to the United States of America; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 661. By Messrs. McCracken of Jefferson, Underwood of Montgomery and Willingham of Cobb:
A resolution amending a resolution creating the Election Laws Study Committee, so as to remove the provisions relating to time, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 724. By Messrs. Rowland of Johnson, Barrett of Cherokee and Matthews of Clarke.
A bill to amend an act creating the State Board of Workmen's Com pensation, so as to provide for the compensation of the Chairman and other two members of the Board and persons in the employ of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 766. By Mr. Odom of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act", so as to provide for a requirement of posting bond; to provide for service of process upon small loan companies; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 1116. By Mr. Flexer of Glynn: A bill to amend an act relating to proceedings prior to attest so as to specify the information that shall be stated in the affidavits made or the warrants issued for the arrest of an offender against the penal laws of this state; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1203. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton: A bill to amend an act approved Feb. 16, 1950 amending Chapter 92-31 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, by amending sub-section (3) of Section 92-3113 by further defining the taxable situs of intangible property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.
HB 1252. By Messrs. Harrell of Fayette and Steis of Harris:
A bill to amend the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951, so as to provide for the convening of the General Assembly and the suspension of their rules following an emergency; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 1253. By Messrs. Harrell of Fayette and Steis of Harris:
A bill to amend the Georgia Civil Defense Act, so as to provide for emergency relocation or relocations of the seat of state government; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HB 1271. By Mr. Smith of Grady:
A bill providing that the ordinary of any county may by written order divide or redivide the county into election districts of compact and continguous territory and that the ordinary may thereafter change such election districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 203. By Messrs. Smith, McClelland of Fulton and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide in certain cities, pensions to officers and employees should be provided; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1277. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, relating to land lots; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1276. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1233. By Mr. Chandler of Baldwin:
A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain cities shall not enforce any ordinance relating to revenues without first having sub mitted same for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 1081. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding:
A bill to provide an alternative method for annexing territory to the municipalities of this State by action of the municipal governing bodies upon written request of 10% of the property owners in the affected areas; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 1177. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Harrell of Fayette and many others: A bill to create a division in the State Department of Veterans' Service,

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to be known as the Georgia War Veterans' Museum; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs.

HE 328. By Mr. Sinclair of Macon:
A resolution to compensate Mrs. Willie Mae Hunt Collins; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 357. By Mr. Rodgers of Charlton:
A resolution to compensate James Vester Yeomans; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 453. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall:
A resolution to compensate Miss Sara Lynn Rountree; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 575. By Messrs. Smith, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton, Mackay and Rut land of DeKalb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to grant the General Assembly the power to delegate to any county the right to levy a tax concerning public transportation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 635. By Mr. Chance of Twiggs:
A resolution to compensate Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fitzpatrick; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 668. By Messrs. Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb, McClelland, Smith and Brooks of Fulton, Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A resolution creating the Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Study Commis sion; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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The following resolutions were read the second time:

SR 161. By Senators Miller of the 40th, Raynor of the 4th, and others:
To create an interim committee to study ways and means of preserving and protecting areas in the State of Georgia deemed of outstanding aesthetic, topographical, geological, or biological value; and for other purposes.

SR 163. By Senator Harrington of the 20th:
Creating an interim legislative committee relative to educational and training services for mentally retarded children; and for other purposes.

HB 495. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to prohibit strikes by public employees; to define "strikes" and "public employee"; to prohibit any person inciting or influencing a public employee to strike; to prescribe consequences and penalty for such violation; to prohibit recognition of labor organizations by public officials; and for other purposes.

HB 945. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to provide for the disconnection and removal of telephone facilities used for illegal purposes upon receipt of notice from a law enforcement officer that such facilities are used for illegal purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 936. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act to provide for a credit against income taxes in amount paid for certain machinery; and for other purposes.

HB 608. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Ross of Lincoln, Howard of DeKalb, Caldwell of Upson, Jernigan of Clinch, and others:
A bill to amend an act which provides for the limitation on Cities' right of taxation by exempting from taxation traveling salesmen, so as to exempt certain merchants and dealers and their employees from munici pal taxation; and for other purposes.

HB 799. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act relating to giving notice for the termination of a tenancy at will, so as to clarify the time when such notice is to be given; and for other purposes.

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HB 809. By Messrs. Singer of Stewart, Hurst of Quitman, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee and Jones of Worth:
A bill to amend an act known as the General Appropriations Act, so as to amend the appropriations to the Department of Commerce; and for other purposes.

HB 919. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A bill to amend an act relating to clerks of the Superior Court, so as to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court may keep certain records by microfilm or other photographic processes of a permanent nature; and for other purposes.

HB 922. By Messrs. Loggins of Chattooga, Hale of Dade, Melton of Spalding and others:
A bill known as the Charitable Agencies and Licenses Required Act, so as to provide the method of licensing charitable organizations who wish to engage in activities which include providing for care of de pendent or defective persons; and for other purposes.

HB 927. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham and Wilson of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act relating to motor vehicle licenses, so as to change certain provisions relating to private trailers; and for other purposes.

HB 1017. By Messrs. Brooks of Fulton and McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to provide that the manufacturer of any new personal property sold either directly to the ultimate consumer, or sold through a dealer, or some other person, shall be deemed to impart certain implied war ranties to said ultimate consumer; and for other purposes.

HB 1052. By Messrs. Kirkland of Tattnall, Morgan of Gwinnett and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to provide for certain changes in and additions to the provisions of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia; and for other pur poses.

HB 1125. By Mr. Milhollin of Coffee:
A bill to amend an act which revised, superseded and consolidated the laws relating to the Game and Fish Commission, so as to change the maximum limit on the length of a minnow net; and for other purposes.

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HB 1129. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Moss of Calhoun, Akins of Union and others:
A bill to repeal certain laws and parts of laws relating to the Cherokee Indians; and for other purposes.

HB 1136. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that certain cities shall furnish pensions to officers and employees, so as to provide credit for prior service with the United States Government; and for other purposes.

HB 1142. By Mr. Lane of Bulloch:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Game and Fish Commission, so as to provide which animals might be hunted at night; and for other purposes.

HB 1151. By Mr. Barrett of Cherokee:
A bill to authorize and empower the governing authority of certain counties to license amusement machines or devices commonly known as pinball machines and to license establishments commonly known as pool rooms which have therein pool tables, snooker tables or billiard tables; and for other purposes.

HB 1161. By Messrs. M. Smith and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that cities having a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities; to provide additional pensions for officers and employees who suffer injuries re sulting in total and permanent disability in the line of duty; and for other purposes.

HB 1184. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia, so as to provide for wards of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 1186. By Messrs. Lowrey, Scoggin and Hall of Floyd: A bill to amend an act to provide uniformity in the composition of boards of commissioners of Eoads and Revenues in Floyd County; and for other purposes.
HB 1187. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks: A bill to repeal an act placing the compensation of the Sheriff of

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Brooks County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so that the Sheriff of Brooks County shall be placed on a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HB 1189. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Morrow; and for other purposes.

HB 1190. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Lake City, so as to provide for the city to exercise the right of eminent domain; and for other purposes.

HB 1191. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Riverdale; to provide for a Civil Service or Merit System for City Employees of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 1192. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn, Davis of Wayne, Wells of Camden and others:
A bill to amend an act providing a salary system in lieu of a fee system for the Solicitor General of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 1195. By Messrs. Andrews and Williams of Hail:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Gainesville, by changing the corporate limits by annexing thereto four parcels of land; and for other purposes.

HB 1196. By Mr. Morris of Tift:
A bill to amend an act to provide for a new charter for the City of Tifton and relating to the manager's bond; and for other purposes.

HB 1197. By Messrs. Taylor, Thornton and Phillips of Bibb:
A bill to confirm the action of the City of Macon in closing certain alleys and transferring said property; and for other purposes.

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HB 1198. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

HB 1199. By Messrs. Smith, Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to create a system of traffic courts, so as to provide compensation for assistant solicitors; and for other purposes.

HB 1200. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to Coroner's fees, in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1201. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to create a Bond Commission for DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

HB 1204. By Messrs. Payton and Potts of Coweta:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Coweta County Pension and Retirement Pay Act"; and for other purposes.

HB 1205. By Messrs. Story and Morgan of Gwinnett:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful to own, possess, use, maintain or operate pinball machines or similar machines in Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

HR 472. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Flexer of Glynn, Vaughn of Rockdale and many others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that a change in the compensation of certain officials shall not be effective during the term of office in which such change is made; and for other purposes.

HR 576. By Mr. Davis of Wayne:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to relieve the Sheriff of Wayne County from law enforcement duties and duties as jailer in the event a county police force of Wayne County is created; and for other purposes.

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HR 577. By Mr. Davis of Wayne:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for a County Administrator of Wayne County; and for other purposes.

HR 578. By Mr. Davis of Wayne: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the recall of county officers of Wayne County; and for other purposes.
HR 582. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Dougherty County outside municipalities by the governing Authority of Dougherty County; and for other purposes.
HR 584. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the "Mt. Zion, Turkey Creek and Flint Corner Development Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 585. By Mr. Smith of Habersham: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Clarkesville Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 586. By Mr. Phillips of Walton: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Walton Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 587. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Burke County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 589. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Walker County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 591. By Messrs. Dickey, Crawford and Funk of Chatham: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create

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additional industrial areas in the County of Chatham; and for other purposes.

HE 592. By Mr. Brantley of Candler:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Candler County Industrial Authority; and for other purposes.

HE 593. By Messrs. Dickey and Crawford of Chatham:
A resolution relating to the erection of a monument to Button Gwinnett; and for other purposes.

HE 607. By Messrs. Story and Morgan of Gwinnett:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as^ to create the Gwinnett Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HE 610. By Mr. Undercofler of Sumter:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Americus-Sumter Payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HE 613. By Mr. Simmons of Banks:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Banks County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HE 615. By Messrs. Melton and Bolton of Spalding:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Griffin Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HE 616. By Mr. Boggs of Madison:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Madison County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HE 617. By Mr. Harrell of Payette: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create

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the Fayette County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HE 618. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that the members of the Board of Education of Elbert County shall elect a County School Superintendent for Elbert County; and for other purposes.

HR 619. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Elbert County by the people; and for other purposes.

HR 620. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Douglas County to license, police and regulate businesses; and for other purposes.

HR 621. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham and Wilson of Cobb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Cobb County and to provide for the election of the Cobb County School Superintendent by the Board; and for other purposes.

HR 622. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham and Wilson of Cobb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may exempt from taxation in the City of Smyrna the homestead of each resident of the City of Smyrna actually occupied by the owner as a residence and homestead; and for other purposes.

HR 629. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the millage rate for the support of the Vidalia Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 628. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters of the State of Georgia an amendment to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph II, of the Consti-

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tution of the State of Georgia of 1945, so as to extend the power of taxation over the whole State exercised by the General Assembly to include a tax for school lunch purposes; and for other purposes.

HR 636. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty:
A resolution authorizing and directing the conveyance of certain prop erty belonging to the State to the Albany Civitan Club, Inc.; and for other purposes.

HR 638. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide that the General Assembly may grant to the governing authority of Hall County the right to construct, grade, pave, repave and repair roads and streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks; and for other purposes.

HB 974. By Messrs. Matthews of Clarke, Killian of Glynn and Fowler of Douglas:
A bill to amend Code section 26-6301 relating to the sale or exhibition of obscene pictures, as amended, to provide for punishment for the sale of obscene literature with knowledge of its obscene character; and for other purposes.

HB 1080. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris, Lowrey of Floyd and others:
A bill to grant to the incorporated municipalities of this state certain common powers--the authority to regulate and control municipal elec tions; the granting of franchises for the use of their street local tax ation; to operate water and sewer systems; and for other purposes.

HR 424. By Messrs. Matthews and Newton of Colquitt:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increate and change the provisions relating to the authorized payment for the bringing in of the first commercial oil or gas well in this State; and for other purposes.

Mr. Claxton of the 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Government Operations has had under consideration the

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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 809. Do Pass. HB 921. Do Pass. HR 544. Do Pass. HR 596. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Claxton of 21st District, Chairman.

Mr. Ingram of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Educational Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Educational Matters 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 1011. Do Pass. HB 1034. Do Pass. HB 853. Do Pass. HB 1115. Do Pass. HB 712. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Ingram of 42nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Towson of the 16th District, Acting Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the follow ing bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Acting Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 735. Do Pass. HB 1163. Do Pass. HB 1133. Do Pass. HB 784. Do Pass.

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HR 462. Do Pass. HR 414. Do Pass. HR 413. Do Pass. HR 412. Do Pass. HR 348. Do Pass. HR 407. Do Pass. HR 402. Do Pass. HR 362. Do Pass HR 468. Do Pass. HR 567. Do Pass. HR 333. Do Pass. HR 346. Do Pass. HR 347. Do Pass. HR 287. Do Pass. HR 192. Do Pass. HR 212. Do Pass. HR 129. Do Pass. HR 110. Do Pass. HR 452. Do Pass. HR 94. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Towson of 16th District, Acting Chairman.

Mr. Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments1 has had under con sideration 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 recom mendations:
HB 160. Do Pass.
HB 938. Do Pass.
HB 939. Do Pass.
HB 940. Do Pass.
HB 1000. Do Pass.

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HB 1054. Do Pass. HB 1122. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1145. Do Pass. HB 1153. Do Pass HB 1154. Do Pass. HB 1155. Do Pass. HB 1156. Do Pass. HB 1158. Do Pass. HB 1159. Do Pass. HB 1164. Do Pass. HB 1166. Do Pass. HB 1167. Do Pass. HB 1168. Do Pass. HB 1169. Do Pass. HB 1170. Do Pass. HB 1171. Do Pass. HB 1172. Do Pass. HB 1173. Do Pass. HB 1174. Do Pass. HB 1175. Do Pass. HB 1176. Do Pass. HB 1180. Do Pass. HB 1182. Do Pass. HB 1183. Do Pass. HB 1160. Do Pass. HR 425. Do Pass. HR 447. Do Pass. SB 289. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Brown of 52nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Ingram of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Educational Matters, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Educational Matters 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 126. Do Pass, as Amended.
HB 910. Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Ingram of 42nd District,
Chairman.

Senator Waters of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bill 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 trans mission to the House of Representatives:
SB 289. SR 103. SR 154.
Respectfully submitted, Waters of the 41st District, Chairman.
The following local uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage:

HB 160. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to establish a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to improvements in the Department of Parks; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

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

HB 938. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens, to authorize the mayor and council of the City of Athens to close all or any part of any public street located within the corporate limits of the City of Athens; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 939. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the Town of Athens, so as to provide that the mayor and council shall have authority to pre scribe by ordinance a method for casting absentee ballots; and for other purposes.

The report 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 940. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke: A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the Town of Athens, so as to redefine the corporate limits of the City of Athens; to redefine the boundaries of the wards 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 45, nays 0.

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

HB 1000. By Messrs. Matthews and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to the charter of the Town of Athens, and relating to public transportation system in the City of Athens; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1054. By Mr. Kimmons of Pierce: A bill to repeal an act providing a supplement to the compensation of the Judge of the Superior Courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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

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

HB 1145. By Mr. Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta by excluding certain territory from the city limits; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

HB 1153. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Forest Park; to describe the 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 41, nays 0.

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

HB 1154. By Messrs. Newton and Matthews of Colquitt:
A bill to amend an act to create and establish the City Court of Colquitt County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

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

HB 1155. By Mr. Murphy of Haralson:
A bill to amend an act fixing the salary of the Treasurer of Haralson County so as to increase the amount of the expense account; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

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

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HB 1156. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1158. By Messrs. Payton and Potts of Coweta:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Newnan, so as to authorize the city governing authority to close a certain un named street; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1159. By Messrs. Ware of Troup, Steis of Harris and Birdsong of Troup:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the City of West Point, so as to authorize the City of West Point to provide any type of group insurance, and similar insurance coverage for all regular employees of said city and their dependents; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

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

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HB 1163. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act known as the General Appropriations Act so as to provide appropriations for the acquisition of Wesleyan Conservatory 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 45, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1164. By Messrs. Lovett and Knight of Laurens: A bill to provide for additional compensation for the solicitor-general of the Dublin Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 1166. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Kennesaw, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

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HB 1168. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham and Wilson of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act to create a new charter for the City of Smyrna so as to repeal and delete section 77 of the charter of the City of Smyrna; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1169. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Austell, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1170. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb: A bill to create the Cobb County Records and Identification Bureau; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1171. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:

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A bill to amend an act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to

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change the compensation which the judges of said circuit receive from

Cobb County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

HB 1172. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to fix the compensation of the Treasurer of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 1173. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:

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A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation for the Coroner of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

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

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HB 1174. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to change the compensation of the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court, and others; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1175. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Cobb County into the one office of Tax Commissioner of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 1176. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Cobb County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

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

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HB 1180. By Messrs. Crawford, Dickey and Punk of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act creating the Municipal Court of Savannah, so as to increase the cost of said court in all criminal and civil proceedings; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 44, nays 0.

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

HB 1182. By Mr. McDonald of White:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for White County; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

HB 1183. By Mr. Pannell of Murray:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 44, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1122. By Mr. Watson of Houston:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the municipality of Warner Robins, so as to give the City of Warner Robins authorization to abandon a sewer easement; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1122 by striking from Section 2 after the words "the South line of Land Lot" the figures "174" and inserting in lieu thereof the figures "164".
Said Act is further amended by striking from Section 2 the follow ing words and figures:
"distance of 4669 feet to a point; thence extend South for a distance of 830.3 feet to a point;"
and inserting in lieu thereof the following words and figures:
"distance of 3016 feet to a point, thence South along the East erly boundary of County Road for a distance of 785 feet to a point, thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 30 seconds East for a distance of 385 feet to a point, thence North 0 degrees 18 minutes 30 seconds East for a distance of 300 feet to a point, thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 30 seconds East for a distance of 1035 feet to a point, thence North 0 degrees 53 minutes 30 seconds East for a distance of 413 feet to a point;"

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amend ment 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 resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 289. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jackson County, approved December 18, 1901, (Ga. L.

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1907, p. 257), as amended, so as to provide for a change in compensation of the 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 37, nays 0.

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

HR 447. By Messrs. McClelland, Smith and Brooks of Fulton, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A resolution providing for a Commission to study primary, general and special elections held in the City of Atlanta for the nomination and election of public officials for the City of Atlanta; 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 43, nays 0.

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

HB 1167. By Messrs. Teague, Wilson and Willingham of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Marietta so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1167 by adding in Section 4 of the bill in the quoted matter designated as Section 3A in the fourth sentence thereof after the words "complete compensation" and before the words "and he" the following:
"for all services rendered the City and its Board of Lights and Waterworks in whatever capacity,"

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By striking the first sentence in the language quoted as Section 3B in Section 5 of said Bill, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"In order to be elected as a councilman from a ward a candi date must receive a majority of the votes either in a special election or in the regular election in such ward."

By striking the third sentence from the language quoted as Section SB in Section 5 of said Bill, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"Such run-off election shall be held two weeks from the date of the regular election or a special election as the case may be."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 41, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 14, nays 0.

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

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

HB 291. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb:
A bill to amend an act relating to the punishment for certain election offenses; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

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

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HB 770. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:

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A bill to amend an act relating to the State Revenue Commissioner,

so as to provide for the creationg of the office, appointment, term,

salary, bond and oath; and for other purposes.

The report 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 656. By Messrs. Scoggin of Floyd and Matthews of Colquitt:
A bill to repeal an act which gives additional credit points to Veterans taking certain examinations given by any existing examining board or 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 30, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was1 passed.

HB 896. By Mr. Arnsdorff of Effingham:
A bill to amend an act relating to fishing on the Sabbath, so as to except certain counties; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to fishing on the Sabbath, approved March 16, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 157), so as to except certain counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. An Act relating to fishing on the Sabbath, approved March 16, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 157), is hereby amended by striking Section 1A in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1A to read as follows:

"Section 1A. This Act shall not become effective in and shall not apply to any counties in this State having a population of not less than 6,515 nor more than 6,650 according to the United States Census of 1960 or any future such census. This act shall not be come effective in and shall not apply to any counties in this1 State having a population of not less than 10,140 and not more than 10,150 according to the United States Census of 1960 or any future such census. This Act shall not become effective in and shall not apply to any counties in this State having a population of not less than 2,000 according to the United States Census of 1960 or any future such census."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the sub stitute 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 39, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisilte constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SR 154. By Senator Gardner of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the use of educational funds to provide Workmen's Compensation coverage; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1. Article VIII, Section XII, Paragraph I of the Consti tution is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph thereto to read as follows:

"The funds derived from the tax levied under the provisions of this Paragraph may be used by the County Boards of Education for the purpose of providing Workmen's Compensation coverage for the employees of such Boards."

Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion 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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 use of educational funds to provide Workmen's Com pensation coverage.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the use of educational funds to provide Workmens' Compensation coverage."

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 the adoption of the proposed amendment.

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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Brown Clanton Clary Dailey DeLoach Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden Harrington

Hart Ingram Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Owens

Perry Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

Voting in the negative was Senator Knox.

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 46, nays 1.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

HB 882. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide for the redefinition of a lienholder; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
Mr. President, your Conference Committee having met and recom mends the following:
That the Senate recede from its position on HB 882 by withdrawing its amendment. We further recommend that HB 882 be amended as follows:

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By inserting between the second and third sentences of the quoted matter cited as "Section 6 (a)" in Section 4 of said bill a sentence to read as follows:

"Provided, that by January 1, 1969, all model vehicles shall have a certificate of title."

On the Part of the Senate:
Staples of 37th Conger of 8th White of 39th

On the Part of the House
Jones of Lumpkin Duncan of Carroll Caldwell of Upson

Senator Staples of the 37th moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 882.

On the motion to adopt, the ayes were 41, nays 0, and the report of the Committee of Conference was adopted.

HB 327. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act defining the terms "billiards" and "billiard room", so as to provide that the term "billiard room" shall not be con strued to include a business establishment wherein not more than three coin-operated billiard tables are located or operated, if such establish ment is not operated primarily as a billiard room as defined; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 12, nays 21.

The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Senator Gardner of the 47th gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider HB 327.

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The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 228. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Lovett of Laurens and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act, so as to provide for final settlements of doubt ful and disputed claims, subject to approval of the State Board of Workmens' Compensation; to define further "injury" and "personal injury"; and for other purposes.

Senator Grayson of 1st moved that the Senate insist on its position in amending HB 228, and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

On the motion, the ayes were 30, nays 1, and the motion prevailed.

The president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate, Senators Lambert of the 28th, Jackson of the 24th and Knox of the 54th.

HB 358. By Mr. Story of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act relating to the delivery of worthless checks, so as to clarify said check; to provide certain rules of evidence and pre sumptions in civil actions arising out of arrest or prosecution hereunder; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Banking and Finance offered the following amendment: Amend HB 358 by renumbering Section 2 as Section 3.
By renumbering subsection (c) of the quoted matter in Section 1 as Section 2, and
By adding a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) In any prosecution for the violation of this section, the making, drawing, uttering, or delivery of such a check, draft, or order, payment of which is refused by the bank or other depository on which drawn because of either no funds or insufficient funds to the credit of the maker of such instruments, or credit available to the maker, shall be prima facie evidence of such maker's intent to defraud and knowledge of no funds or insufficient funds or credit in such bank or other depository. In any such prosecution, such unpaid and dishonored check, draft, or order, having the drawee's refusal to pay and the reason therefor stamped or written thereon or attached thereto, shall be admitted into evidence, and shall be prima facie evidence of the making, drawing, uttering, or delivery of such check, draft, or order, and of the due presentation to the

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drawee for payment and the dishonor thereof, and that the same was properly dishonored for the reason written, stamped, or at tached by the drawee on such dishonored check, draft, or order."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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

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

HB 771. By Mr. Story of Gwinnett:
A bill providing that Emeritus Officers shall receive an annual salary equal to two-thirds of the salary as provided by law for the respective offices from which said Emeritus officers have retired at the time of the appointment to an Emeritus position or $12,000.00 per annum, whichever shall be the less amount; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Government Operations offered the following substitute to HB 771:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act creating Emeritus Offices for certain State House Officials, approved March 7, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 206), so as to provide that said Emeritus Officers shall receive an annual salary equal to two-thirds of the salary as provided by law for the respective offices from which the Emeritus Officers have re tired at the time of the appointment to an Emeritus position or twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00) per annum whichever shall be the less amount; to provide that no person holding and enjoying, or eligible to hold and enjoy, any Emeritus Office or Emeritus status under the laws of Georgia shall be eligible to offer or qualify as a candidate in any primary or election for any other public office under the State Constitution or any law made pursuant thereto without first resigning said Emeritus Office or Emeritus status; to repeal conflitcing laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1. An act creating Emeritus Offices for certain State Officials, approved March 7, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 206), is hereby amended by inserting at the end of the first sentence of Paragraph 3 of Section 1 of said act the following, "or twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00) per annum whichever shall be the less amount", so that when so amended said Paragraph shall read as follows:

"The State Treasurer Emeritus; State School Superintendent Emeritus; Comptroller General Emeritus; Secretary of State Emeri tus; Attorney General Emeritus; Commissioner of Labor Emeritus; Public Service Commissioner Emeritus; and Commissioner of Agri culture Emeritus; shall each receive an annual salary equal to twothirds of the salary as provided by law for the respective State Treasurer, State School Superintendent, Comptroller General, Secre tary of State, Attorney General, Commissioner of Labor, Public Service Commissioner, and Commissioner of Agriculture at the time of the appointment to an Emeritus position provided hereunder, or twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00) per annum which ever shall be the less amount. Provided, however that the allow ances of $240.00 per annum for services on boards and commissions shall not be included in calculating salaries of respective emeritus positions created by this act."
Section 2. No person holding and enjoying, or eligible to hold and enjoy, the pay, perquisites, duties and responsibilities of an emeritus office or emeritus status shall offer or qualify as a candidate in any primary, special, general or other election as a candidate for any other public office provided for under the terms of the State Constitution, or any law made pursuant thereto, unless he shall first tender his resignation to the Governor resigning his said emeritus office or emeritus status, or eligibility therefor, and upon such tender of said registration all rights, pay, perquisites duties, eligibility and respon sibilities pertaining to said emeritus office or emeritus status shall cease forthwith and be forfeited. The provisions of this section shall apply to all emeritus offices and emeritus status created under the act approved March 7, 1957, hereinabove referred to, and any and all other State emeritus offices and State emeritus status now existing by virtue of Acts of the General Assembly of Georgia.

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 41, nays 0, and the sub stitute 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 41, nays 0.

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

HB 863. By Messrs. Bowen of Toombs, Kirkland of Tattnall, Fowler of Treutlen, Arnsdorff of Effingham, Newton of Colquitt and Underwood of Mont gomery:
A bill to amend an act revising State Game and Fish Laws, so as to place limitations upon use of baskets for taking of rough fish; and for other purposes.

Senator Conger of the 8th moved that HB 863 be postponed to February 15th.

On the motion to postpone, the ayes were 24, nays 7, and the motion prevailed.

HB 784. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris and Hale of Dade:
A bill to amend the General Appropriations Act, so as to change the appropriation to the Department of Revenue, by adding thereto an appropriation for the creation of a capital fund from which loans to counties may be made to defray the cost of ad valorem tax equalization programs; and for other purposes.

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

The bill, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Fitzpatrick Grayson Green Griner Harden Harrington

Hart Jackson Jones Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens

Perry Persons Peterson Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Waters Whisnant White

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

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

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

HB 836. By Mr. Fuqua of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to credit unions, so as to provide that members of the Board of Directors may serve on the Credit Committee; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 840. By Messrs. Hull and Fuqua of Richmond, Brooks and McClelland of Fulton and others: A bill to amend an act known as the Building and Loan Act by pro viding that the Secretary of State shall be the Georgia Savings and Loan Commissioner; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 891. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Caldwell of Upson, Lewis of Burke, Echols of Upson and many others: A bill to amend an act regulating the preparation, content and record ing of maps or plats of survey of tracts or bodies of land, so as to provide a change in certain words and figures in said act; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

HB 1115. By Messrs. Barber of Jackson, Hall of Ployd, Wickham of Muscogee, and many others:
A bill establishing a retirement system for teachers in public schools and other state supported schools, so as to provide that the Board of Trustees of the Retirement System be required to make available funds to establish a minimum and maximum floor for each year of service up to 40 years as of July 1, 1961 for those members retired on or before that date; and for other purposes.

The report 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 895. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to create and establish a Board of Physical Therapy, and to pro vide and specify all details germane and pertinent to the composition, administration and operation of same; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Health and Welfare offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 895 by striking section 7 in its entirety and renumbering section 8 as "section 7".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amend ment 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.

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

HB 730. By Messrs. Sangster of Dooly, Underwood of Taylor, Paris of Barrow, Harrell of Fayette and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to provide for disability retirement for members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety and officers and agents of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.

The report 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 909. By Messrs. Story of Gwinnett and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act relating to notice of application for order to sell and reinvest the estate of a ward, so as to provide that service shall not be necessary under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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

HB 1157. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act known as the Income Tax Act of 1931, by pro viding that associations created pursuant to the provisions of the Geor gia Professional Association Act shall be included within the term "Associations"; and for other purposes.

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

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

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

HB 1061. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, McGarity of Henry, Scarborough of Crawford and others:
A bill providing for retirement benefits for the clerks of the Superior Courts of Georgia, so as to change the amount to be paid into the fund; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HE 368. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas: A resolution relative to the monument to honor the last Confederate Veteran; 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 94. By Messrs. Andrews and Williams of Hall:
A resolution to compensate Ernest Paul Rundles; and for other pur poses.

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

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The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Brown Clanton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes Pitzpatrick Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Perry Ponsell
Sanders
Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 110. By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin: A resolution to compensate Wanda Jones; 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 Bell Blalock Brown Clanton

Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes Pitzpatrick

Grayson Green Griner Harden Harrington

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Hart * Jackson Johnson
Jones Kelly Lambert
Long Mathews
Miller

McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th
Overby Perry Ponsell
Sanders Seagraves
Smalley

Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 129. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks: A bill to compensate Reverend E. K. Rice; 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
Bell Blalock Brown Clanton Conger DeLoach
Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson
Green Griner
Harden

Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Perry Ponsell
Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples
Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

956

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0. *

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

HR 192. By Mr. Odom of Dougherty:
A resolution to compensate Mr. James W. Wood and Mrs. Vierra Wood; 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 Bell Blalock Brown Clanton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart
Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly
Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 212. By Mr. Smith of Grady:
A resolution to compensate Hall and Sons Milling Company, Inc.; and for other purposes.

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957

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 Bell Blalock
Brown Clanton Conger
DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick
Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Lambert
Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell
Waters Whisnant White

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 40, nays 0.

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

HR 287. By Messrs. Duncan of Carroll and Waldrop of Carroll:
A resolution to compensate Fred Dial for damages to his automobile caused by a State Highway Department Truck backing into it; 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:

958

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell
Blalock Brown Clanton Conger
DeLoach Dews Dykes
Fitzpatrick Grayson Green
Griner Harden

Harrington
Hart Jackson Johnson
Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley
Staples Towson Veazey Warnell
Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 333. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar: A resolution to compensate Dr. Ben Ingram; 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
Bell Blalock Brown Clanton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes

Fitzpatrick
Grayson Green Griner Harden Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson

Jones
Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

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959

Overby Perry
Ponsell Sanders Seagraves

Smalley Staples
Towson Veazey Warnell

Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 346. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton:
A resolution compensating Mr. Barnard Smith and Mrs. Blanche Car penter; 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 Bell Blalock Brown Clanton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

960

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 347. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton:
A resolution compensating Mr. Henry A. Pendley; and for other pur poses.

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 Bell Blalock
Brown Clanton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes
Fitzpatrick Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant
White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 348. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton: A resolution compensating Mr. R. P. Packard; and for other purposes.

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

The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and tha vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers
Bell Blalock Brown Clanton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart
Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Perry Ponsell Sanders
Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant
White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 362. By Mr. Harrell of Fayette: A resolution compensating Mrs. Jim Pollard; 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:

962

JOUENAL OP THE SENATE,

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell
Blalock Brown Clanton Conger
DeLoach Dews Dykes Pitzpatriek
Grayson Green Griner
Harden

Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson Jones
Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th
Overby

Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley
Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 402. By Mr. Otwell of Forsyth: A resolution to compensate Melvin Hubbard; 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 Bell Blalock Brown
Clanton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green Griner
Harden

Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Overby Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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963

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 407. By Mr. Williams of Hall: A resolution compensating Mr. W. 0. Reed; 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
Bell Blalock Brown Clanton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller MeKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Overby Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant
White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

964

JOURNAL OP THE SENATE,

HR 412. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs: A resolution to compensate J. C. Taylor; 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 Bell Blalock Brown Clanton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson
Green Griner
Harden

Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson
Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th
McWhorter of 50th

Overby Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant
White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 413. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs: A resolution to compensate John Lewis Taylor and Amy Taylor; 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:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Brown Clanton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Overby Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 414. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs: A resolution to compensate Tommy Lee Taylor; 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 Bell Blalock Brown Clanton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes

Fitzpatrick Grayson Green Griner Harden Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson

Jones

Kelly

Lambert

Long

Mathews

Miller

'

McKenzie of 12th

McWhorter of 34th

McWhorter of 50th

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Overby Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell

Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 452. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall:
A resolution authorizing compensation to the Georgia Cigar and Tobacco Company; 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 Bell Blalock Brown Clanton Conger DeLoach Dews
Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson
Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson
Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Overby Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson
Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant
White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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967

:

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was

| adopted.



HR 462. By Mr. Teague of Cobb: A resolution to compensate Alien J. Faulkner; 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 Bell Blalock
Brown Clanton Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart
Jackson Johnson
Jones Kelly . Lambert Long Mathews . : Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Overby Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant
White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 468. By Mr. Dicus of Muscogee:

.

A resolution to compensate Mr. Wise C. Gunnells; and for other purposes.

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

968

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
Bell Blalock Brown Clanton Conger DeLoach
Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick
Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson
Jones Kelly Lambert
Long Mathews
Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th
McWhorter of 50th

Overby Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 567. By Mr. Clark of Catoosa: A resolution compensating John Russell Allison; 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 Bell Blalock Brown Clanton

Conger DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick

Grayson Green Griner Harden Harrington

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Hart Jackson Johnson
Jones Kelly Lambert Long Mathews Miller

McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th
Overby Perry Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley

Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HR 368. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution relative to the monument to honor the last Confederate Veteran; 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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton
Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green

Harden Harrington Jackson Johnson
Jones Knox Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th

Overby Owens Persons Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Towson Warnell Whisnant
White

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

970

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

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

HR 371. By Messrs. Kidd of Baldwin and Thornton of Bibb:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the General Assembly enacting legislation over the Governor's veto; 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 V, Section L, Paragraph XV of the Constitution, as amended, is hereby amended by striking said Paragraph in its entirety and in serting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph XV to read as follows:
"Paragraph XV. Governor's veto. The Governor shall have the revision of all bills passed by the General Assembly before the same shall become laws, but two-thirds of each House may pass a law notwithstanding his veto; and if any bills should not be re turned by the Governor within five days (Sundays excepted) after it has been presented to him, the same shall be a law; unless the General Assembly, by their adjournment, shall prevent its return, in which event the Governor shall have thirty days (Sundays ex cepted) from the date of adjournment in which to approve the same, and if not approved within that time, the same shall become a law. He may approve any appropriation, and veto any other appropriation, in the same bill, and the latter shall not be effectual, unless passed by two-thirds of each House.
"Whenever such Bill has been vetoed by the Governor, it shall be the duty of the Governor to transmit such Bill to the presiding officer of the Branch of the General Assembly in which it orig inated, together with a list of reasons, if any, for such veto. Such transmission shall be made within thirty-five (35) days (Sundays excepted) from the date of the adjournment of the Session of the General Assembly at which such Bill was passed. Such Bill may be considered by the Branch of the General Assembly in which it originated at any time within the first ten (10) days of the next regular Session of the General Assembly for the purpose of over riding the action of the Governor. In the event the action of the Governor is overridden by two-thirds of the votes of such Branch of the General Assembly the same shall be immediately trans mitted by the Secretary of, or the Clerk of, such Branch of the

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General Assembly to the other Branch of the General Assembly. It shall be the duty of the presiding officer of such other Branch of the General Assembly upon receiving such Bill to dispense with all business that is then being considered and to then and there consider and act upon such Bill for the purpose of overriding the action of the Governor. In the event the action of the Governor is overridden by two-thirds of the votes of such Branch of the Gen eral Assembly such Bill shall become law. In the event either Branch of the General Assembly should fail to override the Gov
ernor's action on a Bill, such Bill shall not again be presented to the General Assembly of Georgia for the purpose of overriding the action of the Governor. In the event any bill is enacted into law pursuant to the terms of this paragraph, the effective date of such bill shall be on the date that such bill was acted upon by the Branch of the General Assembly last acting upon such bill.

"Provided, however, that any bills that are vetoed by the Gov ernor after the adjournment of the regular session of the General Assembly immediately preceding the general election in which the Governor is elected, shall not be subject to be overridden by the next regular session of the General Assembly."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 General Assembly enacting legislation over the Governor's veto.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the General Assembly enacting legislation over the Governor's veto."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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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:

Ayers Bell Blalock Clanton Clary
Conger Dailey DeLoach
Dews Dykes Gardner Grayson Green Griner

Harden Harrington Hart Jackson Johnson
Jones Kelly Knox
Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th

McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Overby Ponsell Seagraves
Smalley Staples Towson
Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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

HB 712. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin:
A bill to provide that school bus drivers in the public schools of this State shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed school month of service; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Rules offered the following substitute:
A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED
An act to provide that school bus drivers in the public schools of this State shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed school month of service; to provide for the accumulation of such leave; to prescribe rules for the taking of such sick leave; to provide that the

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cost of employing substitute school bus drivers shall not be imposed upon school bus drivers absent on sick leave; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:

Section 1. Each person employed as a school bus driver in any public school of this State shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay, if and when sufficient funds for such purpose are available, computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed school month of service, such leave to be cumulative for one school year. A school bus driver may utilize sick leave upon the approval of the Superintendent in which such school bus driver is employed for absence due to illness or injury or necessitated by exposure to contagious disease in which the health of others would be endangered by his attendance on duty, or to illness or death in the school bus driver's immediate family. School bus drivers shall be charged with sick leave for absence only on days upon which they would otherwise work, and no charge against sick leave shall be made for absence on Sundays, holidays, or other non-work days.

Section 2. The scale of pay for these substitute drivers shall be determined by the Board of Education of the system in which said employee is employed.

Section 3. No school bus driver utilizing sick leave under the pro visions of this act shall be required to pay the cost of employing a substitute school bus driver to serve in his absence on such sick leave.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adpotion of the substitute, Senator Miller of the 40th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Gardner Gray son Griner

Harden Harrington Hart Ingram Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of BOth

Overby Persons Peterson Ponsell Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

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

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 41, nays 1, and the substi tute was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 1.

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

Senator Sanders of the 18th asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting aye to HB 712. The journal having been confirmed, the vote was not changed but the request was recorded by unanimous consent.

The following resolution of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of con sidering a House amendment thereto:

SR 103. By Senator Grayson of the 1st:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters of Chatham County an amendment to Article VII, Section 1, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, providing for tax equalization in Chatham County; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

Mr. Crawford of Chatham moved to
Amend SR 103 by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows:
"Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III of the Con stitution of Georgia, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
Paragraph ( ) The County Commissioners and ex-Officio Judges of Chatham County are hereby authorized to levy any county-wide tax which is not expressly prohibited by the State of

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Georgia. Upon the levying and collection of any such tax the net proceeds therefrom shall be divided as follows: one-fourth (*4) to be paid to the Board of Education for the City of Savannah and County of Chatham, one-fourth (%) to be retained in the Treasury of Chatham County, and the remaining one-half (%) to be divided among the political subdivisions known as Savannah Beach, Town of Thunderbolt, Town of Pooler, Port Wentworth, Garden City, and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, in proportion to their populations.

Before any such special tax hereinbefore provided if said con stitutional amendment is passed shall be imposed by the authority of this constitutional amendment, the same shall be further sub mitted to the voters of Chatham County, Georgia in a referendum or at the next general election, notice of said referendum or general election shall be advertised at least thirty days before said refer endum or next general election, and the same shall be approved by a majority of the registered voters of Chatham County, Georgia authorized to vote in said referendum or next general election.

On the collection and receipt of said proportionate shares of any such tax revenues, the governing bodies of Chatham County, the Board of Education for the City of Savannah and County of Chatham, and the political subdivisions named herein shall imme diately reduce the ad valorem tax on real and personal property levied by the County, the Board of Education for the City of Sa vannah and County of Chatham, and by each political subdivision in an amount which may be more than, but shall not be less than, fifty (50%) per cent of the amount of tax received by Chatham County, the Board of Education for the City of Savannah and County of Chatham, and each of said political subdivisions. It being the intent of this provision that the ad valorem tax on real and personal property shall be reduced in the proportion that fifty (50%) per cent or more of the new revenue received bares to the total amount of ad valorem taxes actually collected during the pre ceding year by Chatham County, the Board of Education for the City of Savannah and County of Chatham, and each of the political subdivisions enumerated herein and received a share of such new revenue."

Senator Grayson of 1st moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ment to SR 103.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of con sidering a House amendment thereto:

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SB 267. By Senator Veazey of the 19th:
A bill to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court shall attend the trial in the Court of Ordinary of all traffic violations in said counties; to provide for costs of same; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Mr. Langford of Warren moved to Amend SB 267 by adding in the title before the words "to repeal
conflicting laws", the words "to provide for a referendum".

By adding a new Section to be known as Section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. Before this act shall become effective in any such county, it must be approved by the people of any such county in a Referendum Election, as hereinafter provided. In any county now having such population, it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of such county to set the date of such referendum to be held on the same date of the next general election. The Ordinary shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of such county. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"For approval of the act authorizing the Clerk of the Supe rior Court to attend the trial of traffic cases in the Court of Ordinary and to receive a fee therefor.
"Against approval of the act authorizing the Clerk of the Supe rior Court to attend the trial of traffic cases in the Court of Ordinary and to receive a fee therefor."
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 the votes cast on such question are for approval of the act, it shall become of full force and effect. If less than a majority of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the act, it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by such county. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to hold and conduct such election. He shall hold such election under the same laws and rules and regulations as govern general elec tions, except as otherwise provided herein. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to canvass the returns and declare and certify the result of the election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
For those counties which in the future come within the provisions of the population bracket provided herein, the procedure shall be the same for holding such referendum and the time limitation shall date

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from the date on which such county obtains such population by an official United States Census."

By renumbering the present Section 2 as Section 3.

Senator Veazey of the 19th moved that the House amendment to SB 267 be agreed to.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

HB 910. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Story of Gwinnett, Smith of Habersham, Greene of Bartow, Moore of Polk, and others:
A bill establishing a retirement system for the teachers in the State Public Schools and other State supported schools, so as to eliminate the requirements for maintaining an annuity reserve fund and pension reserve funds; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Educational Matters offered the following amendment:
By inserting in the title of said act after the phrase "to provide certain conditions connected therewith", the following:
"to provide for a refund of that amount of money contributed by a member to establish prior service under an act approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 319) ;"
By renumbering Section 14 as Section 15, Section 15 as Section 16, Section 16 as Section 17, and Section 17 as Section 18 and by inserting a new Section 14 to read as follows:
"Section 14. Said act is further amended by adding at the end of Subsection 2 of Section 4 a sentence to read as follows:
'Provided, however, that any member who established prior service under an act approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 319), by paying the monies in the Teachers Retirement System as required by said act and who would likewise qualify for the estab lishment for prior service under this Section as now written, shall be refunded that amount of money which said member paid to establish such service under the said 1959 act.' "

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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The Committee on Educational Matters offered the following amendment:
By striking from Section 14, Paragraph (5) of said bill the num ber "12", and inserting in lieu thereof the number "24".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The Committee on Educational Matters offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 910 by adding a new Section which shall be known as Section 14A and which shall read as follows:
"Section 14A. Said act is further amended by adding at the end of Subsection 5 of Section 5 the following:
'Provided further that if one retires on physical disability and is later declared physically able to re-enter the System, he may participate in the new formula by paying back payments provided that they re-entered by January 1, 1955.'"

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The Committee on Educational Matters offered the following amendment:
By striking from paragraph (b) of the quoted matter in Section 14 of said bill the word "one" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "two", and
By adding the letter "s" to the word "year" in said paragraph (b) of Section 14 of said bill.
By striking from Section 15 of said bill, wherever it may appear, the word "two" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "one", and
By striking from the word "years", wherever it may appear in Section 15 of said bill, the letter "s".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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

HB 956. By Mr. McCutchen of Gilmer:
A bill to amend an act concerning the definition of beneficiary or bene ficiaries ; to include trusts in connection with the provisions and powers 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 30, nays 0.

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

HB 1011. By Messrs. Hall of Ployd, Twitty of Mitchell, Smith of Emanuel, Cox of Clarke and Morgan of Gwinnett: A bill to amend an act creating the Minimum Foundation Program of Education, relating to determination of the amount of funds needed by a local unit to pay teachers' salaries; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passages of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HR 459. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell: A resolution creating a joint committee of the House and Senate to be known as "The Municipal Study Committee", for the purpose of inquir ing into the needs and problems of the incorporated municipalities of the State; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 30, nays 0.
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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 369. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution relating to the placing of four busts of Chief Justices in the State Judicial Building; and for other purposes.

Senator Brown of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 369 by striking the figures "$30,000.00" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$20,000.00."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senator McWhorter of the 50th offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 369 by striking the period after "to select the sculptor for the project", and adding the following:
"Provided that should there be any Georgia sculptor, or sculptors, considered qualified for this project by the Georgia Fine Arts Commission, then the Commission for this project shall be awarded to a Georgian."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amend ment 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 29, nays 6.

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

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HB 921. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Twitty of Mitchell, Ballard of Newton,

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Milhollin of Coffee, Scoggin of Floyd, and others:

A bill to provide for grants to municipalities to aid in the construction and maintenance of streets; and for other purposes.

Senator Sanders of the 18th moved to amend HB 921 by striking from said bill Section 5A and Section 5B in its entirety.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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

HR 644. By Mr. Parker of Ware:
A resolution creating a Committee to study problems of Youth; 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 45, nays 0.

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

HR 614. By Messrs. Phillips, Taylor and Thornton of Bibb and Mackay of DeKalb: A resolution relative to Wesleyan College; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

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

The following communication from the Lieutenant Governor was read by the Secretary:

February 14, 1962

Honorable George D. Stewart Secretary of the Senate
State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia

Dear George:

Under authority vested in me as President of the Senate, I hereby appoint Senator Wm. Malcolm Towson of the 16th District, as Chairman of the Govern ment Operations Committee of the Senate in view of the resignation of Senator J. W. Claxton to be appointed to the State Pardon & Parole Board.

This appointment is made effective February 14, 1962.

With kind regards and best wishes, I am

GTB:sbj CC: Senator Wm. Malcolm Towson

Sincerely,
/a/ GARLAND T. BYRD Lieutenant Governor

HB 907. By Mr. Rutland of DeKalb: A bill to amend an act known as the Georgia Insurance Code of 1960, so as to provide new tables as minimum valuation standards for in dustrial life insurance policies, annuities, disability benefits and acci dental death 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 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HR 499. By Mr. Parker of Ware:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the payment of grants to counties under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

Senator Sanders of the 18th asked unanimous consent that HR 499 be re committed to the Committee on Rules.

The consent was granted.

HB 763. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to make provisions for the coverage of certain officers and employees of political subdivisions of the State under the Old-age and Survivors Insurance Provisions; and for other purposes.

The report 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 853. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to provide for the support of existing independent school systems by municipal corporations authorized to maintain same by the Consti tution of Georgia; to authorize ad valorem taxation by such municipal corporations for the support of such independent school systems; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

Senator Grayson of the 1st moved that the Senate do now adjourn until tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

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

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, February 15, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by Reverend Alien V. Johnson, pastor First Methodist Church, Hazlehurst, Georgia.

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

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been examined and found correct.

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

Senator Knox of the 64th 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. Second reading of bills and resolutions. 4. Reports of standing committees. 5. Third reading and passage of local uncontested bills and resolutions. 6. Third reading and consideration of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by substitute as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate to-wit:

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SB 41. By Senators Whisnant of the 25th, Jackson of the 24th and Knox of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the chartering of corporations, so as to provide the procedure to be followed in preparing instruments which convey an interest in real property by corporations within this State; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the conference committee report on the following bill of the House.

HB 882. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide for the redefinition of a lienholder; and for other purposes.

The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the Senate to-wit:
SB 179. By Senator McWhorter of the 50th: A bill to amend Code Section 92-4611, relating to the duties of Tax Receivers, so as to provide that the Tax Receiver need not make rounds for the purpose of receiving tax returns to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House:
HB 126. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Matthews of Clarke and Jernigan of Clinch: A bill to amend an act known as the Minimum Foundation Program for Education, so as to provide for the manner in which certain funds shall be expended; and for other purposes.
The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House to-wit:
HB 910. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Story of Gwinnett, Smith of Habersham, Greene of Bartow, Moore of Polk, and others: A bill establishing a retirement system for the teachers in the State Public Schools and other State supported Schools, so as to eliminate the requirements for maintaining an annuity reserve fund and pension reserve funds; and for other purposes.

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The House has passed by substitute the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate to-wit:

SB 199. A bill to amend section 29-301 of the Code relating to covenants run ning with the land, as amended, so as to provide that covenants restricting lands to certain uses shall not run more than twenty (20) years in counties and municipalities which have a Planning Commission or Planning Laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the Senate to-wit:

SB 57. By Senators Sanders of the 18th and Gardner of the 47th:
A bill to provide for extensions of time for the filling of defensive pleadings by agreement of counsel; and for other purposes.

SB 58. By Senators Sanders of the 18th and Gardner of the 47th:
A bill to amend Code Section 24-2104, relating to when business may be transacted with the Ordinary; and for other purposes.

SB 55. By Senators Sanders of the 18th and Gardner of the 47th:
A bill to clarify the procedure in garnishment and garnishment in attachment cases; and for other purposes.

SB 278. By Senator Johnson of the 46th:
A bill to prohibit picketing, demonstration, or other riotous conduct on, around, or adjacent to State property; and for other purposes.

SB 168. By Senators Brown of the 52nd, McWhorter of the 34th, and others:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to govern the admission of students to the University of Georgia and all of its branches as to age; and for other purposes.

SB 235. By Senators Hart of the 53rd, Dykes of the 14th and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to payment of education grants from State and local funds to school children; and for other purposes.

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SB 60. By Senators Sanders of the 18th and Gardner of the 47th:
A bill to clarify the procedure relating to attachment cases so as to make such procedure conform to that now or hereafter prevailing in ordinary civil cases as to appearance day, trial term, judgment pur suant to default, etc.; and for other purposes.

SB 259. By Senator Claxton of the 21st:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to provide for credit to members for previous service as an employee of the Peace Officers' Annuity for Benefit Fund; and for other purposes.

SB 211. By Senator Knox of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act providing for physical examinations for pros pective employees of the State, so as to provide that the applicant shall pay the cost of an examination performed by a physician of the appli cant's choice; and for other purposes.

SB 193. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 84-1 relating to Joint Secretary of State Examining Boards, so as to provide the venue of any action pertaining to, by or against members of any State Examining Board now in existence or hereafter created; and for other purposes.

SB 230. By Senator Owens of the 32nd and Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to create the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority; and for other purposes.

The House has passed as amended the following bill of the Senate:

SB 56. By Senators Sanders of the 18th and Gardner of the 47th:
A bill to amend an act revising the laws of Georgia relating to discovery dispositions and interrogatories, so as to define the method of service of notices, orders, subpoenas and other papers; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House:
HR 712. By Mr. Steis of Harris: A resolution expressing appreciation to the many faithful, devoted and

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conscientious public servants and employees of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 684. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution requesting the Members of the House and Senate and Members of the Georgia Delegation in Congress to oppose any Federal legislation which would adversely effect the flow of private capital into the home construction field in Georgia; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the House:

HR 709. By Messrs Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A resolution to ratify, approve and confirm the executive order of the Governor, suspending the collection of the tax imposed by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act on the sale and use of the Holy Bible and Testaments until the next meeting of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills and resolutions of the House:

HB 875. By Messrs. Smith of Grady, Fowler of Douglas, and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the definition used in Motor Carrier Act of 1931, so as to provide that the term "motor carrier" shall not include motor vehicles engaged in the transportation of certain fresh vegetables; and for other purposes.

HB 624. By Mr. Moss of Calhoun:
A bill to define the terms "agricultural products", "agricultural com modities", and "farm products"; and for other purposes.

HR 446. By Mr. Thornton of Bibb:
A resolution to amend a resolution creating the Criminal Law Study Committee, so as to clarify provisions relating to service and funds; and for other purposes.

HB 1117. By Mr. Davis of Wayne:
A bill to amend, revise, supersede and consolidate the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Wayne County; and for other purposes.

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HB 1167. By Messrs. Willingham, Teague and Wilson of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act to change the corporate limits of Marietta; and for other purposes.

HB 1122. By Mr. Watson of Houston:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the municipality of Warner Robins, so as to give the City of Warner Robins authorization to abandon a sewer easement; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

HB 203. By Messrs. Smith, McClelland of Fulton and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide in certain cities, pensions to officers and employees should be provided; and for other purposes.

HB 1277. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, relating to land lots; and for other purposes.
HB 1276. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1233. By Mr. Chandler of Baldwin:
A bill to provide that the governing authorities of certain cities shall not enforce any ordinance relating to revenues without first having submitted same for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HB 1081. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding:
A bill to provide an alternative method for annexing territory to the municipalities of this State by action of the municipal governing bodies upon written request of 10% of the property owners in the affected areas; and for other purposes.

HB 1177. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Harrell of Fayette and many others:
A bill to create a division in the State Department of Veterans' Service, to be known as the Georgia War Veterans' Museum; and for other purposes.

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HR 105. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson County:
A resolution providing for the investigation of the Ordinaries' Retire ment Fund of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 270. By Mr. Crowe of Bartow: A resolution to compensate Watkins C. White of Chatsworth, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 480. By Mr. Barber of Jackson: A resolution to compensate Grady Haggard; and for other purposes.
HR 481. By Mr. Walker of Telfair: A resolution to compensate J. D. Williams.
HR 511. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield: A resolution to compensate E. Clyde Perkins; and for other purposes.
HR 514. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge: A resolution to compensate Mrs. Mary W. Screws of Chester, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 526. By Mr. Fleming of Richmond: A resolution to compensate Ballentine Motors of Augusta, Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 637. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton: A resolution to compensate E. O. Sams; and for other purposes.
HR 643. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar: A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain law books to the Ordinary of Lamar County; and for other purposes.
HR 644. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Odom of Dougherty, Andrews of Stephens and Undercofler of Sumter: A resolution creating a committee to study budgetary, financial and fiscal affairs and related matters; and for other purposes.

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HR 657. By Mr. Simmons of Banks: A resolution to compensate Mr. Cohen Martin; and for other purposes.

HB 660. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and M. Smith of Pulton:
A bill to amend an act providing for pensions for members of Police Departments in certain cities, so as to provide additional pension bene fits for all members of the police department of such cities who have served in excess of 30 years at the time of retirement; and for other purposes.

HB 760. By Messrs. Brooks, M. Smith and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta relating to the qualifications of the mayor; and for other purposes.

HB 761. By Messrs. Brooks, M. Smith and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act defining gross income so as to provide that amounts received as pensions from the Government of the United States, any state of the United States, or any political subdivision of Georgia shall be exempt from taxation; and for other purposes.

HB 826. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A bill to amend an act relating to rules for granting letters of adminis tration, so as to provide that a creditor with either a liquidated or an unliquidated claim against an estate may be appointed to administer the estate; and for other purposes.

HB 861. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson: A bill to amend an act providing for the definition of certain words used concerning the regulation of motor common carriers, so as to define "for hire"; and for other purposes.
HB 930. By Messrs. Dickey, Funk and Crawford of Chatham: A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to remove that provision which declares that no coverage under said act shall be extended to any official or employee who is covered under the provisions of any other retirement system including Social Security; and for other purposes.
HB 933. By Messrs. Brantley of Candler and Lane of Bulloch: A bill to prohibit the us3 of certain language over the telephone; to

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provide that the prohibitions of this act shall be printed in every tele phony directory distributed in this State; to prohibit the use of the telephone for certain purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 946. By Mr. Newton of Colquitt: A bill to regulate the sale of animal remedies; and for other purposes.

HB 1062: By Messrs. Scarborough of Crawford, Wells of Peach and Paris of Barrow:
A bill to amend an act relating to "Equitable Proceedings", so as to provide that foreclosures and sales under power shall be considered pend ing litigation; and for other purposes.

HB 1068. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to amend an act known as the General Appropriations Act, so as to appropriate funds for an increase in the salaries of school teachers and school bus drivers; and for other purposes.

HB 1071. By Mr. Fleming of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to the duties of the clerks of Superior Courts and Clerks of City Courts, so as to authorize Clerks of the Superior Court, from time to time, destroy certain books; and for other purposes.

HB 1084. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to fix the salary of judges of juvenile courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1090. By Mr. Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Insurance Code", so as to provide that insurers may invest in obligations issued, assumed, or guaranteed by the Inter-American Development Bank; and for other purposes.

HB 1160. By Messrs. Smith and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees; and for other purposes.

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HB 1162. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that certain cities shall furnish pen sions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide increased pensions for certain officers and employees; and for other purposes.

HB 1193. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield, Pannell of Murray, Crowe and Greene of Bartow:
A bill to provide for the appointment of an Assistant Solicitor-General in Judicial Circuits in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1208. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker:
A bill to amend an act creating the charter of the City of Rossville, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1209. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Ft. Oglethorpe, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1210. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker:
A bill to amend an act creating the charter of the City of Rossville; and for other purposes.

HB 1220. By Messrs. Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to create and establish in DeKalb County, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected; and for other purposes.

HB 1222. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester, and for other purposes.

HB 1223. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester, and for other purposes.

HB 1224. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester, so as

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to allow the governing authority of said city to provide group or other insurance for the benefit of its employees; and for other purposes.

HB 1225. By Mr. McGarity of Henry:
A bill to grant a charter to the City of Swan Lake, by incorporating the same as a municipality; and for other purposes.

HB 1213. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park by extending the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1214. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program for Education Act", so as to provide criteria for providing additional funds to local units which have exceptional needs for capital outlay; and for other purposes.

HB 1216. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to study at causes, effects, rehabilitation and treat ment facilities for alcoholics; and for other purposes.

HB 1217. By Messrs. Brooks, Smith and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park; and for other purposes.

HB 1218. By Messrs. Smith, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act creating a joint city-county Board of Tax Assessors in certain counties, so as to fix the salaries of the members; and for other purposes.

HB 1219. By Messrs. Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the County of DeKalb; and for other purposes.

HB 1226. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, by reducing the City Limits, and for other purposes.

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HB 1227. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, so as to extend the city limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1229. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point; and for other purposes.

HB 1230. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta, so as to adjust and fix the salaries of the Judges and the Solicitor-General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 1231. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act relating to the abolition of justice courts and the office of Justice of the Peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace, in certain counties.

HB 1232. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester; and for other purposes.

HB 1040. By Messrs. Payton of Coweta and Morgan of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act which defines the crime of drunkenness in public places; and for other purposes.

HB 1194. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia State Highway Authority Act", so as to increase the maximum sum of the principal amount of bonds which may be outstanding at any one time and which are issued by resolution of the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1240. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to provide for the appointment of a County Depository for Paulding County; and for other purposes.

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HB 1241. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Paulding County; and for other purposes.

HB 1242. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding: A bill to amend an act supplementing the compensation of the Coroner of Paulding County; and for other purposes.
HB 1260. By Mr. Barber of Jackson: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, relating to box ball or bowling alleys; and for other purposes.

HB 1261. By Mr. Barber of Jackson: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to change the boundary of the first and second wards of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 1264. By Mr. Barber of Jackson: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to delete the certain provisions relating to the members of the school board succeeding themselves; and for other purposes.

HB 1267. By Mr. Pannell of Murray:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, so as to close a certain portion of an alley in said city; and for other purposes.

HB 1268. By Messrs. Hull, Fleming and Fuqua of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to provide that the Mayor and Council shall have the power and authority to grant the Barringer Corporation the right to erect an overhead passageway across Ellis Street between Albion Avenue and Eighth Street; and for other purposes.

HB 1243. By Messrs. Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to create in certain counties a Tax Collection Study Commission to study the collection and assessment of State and County taxes and municipal taxes of cities lying wholly in such counties; and for other purposes.

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HB 1244. By Messrs. Mackay, Rutland and Howard of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act providing for election precincts in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1245. By Messrs. Rutland, Howard and Mackay of DeKalb: A bill to amend an act repealing the Juvenile Court Act and establishing Juvenile Courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.
HB 1246. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton, Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb. A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to the Municipal Revenue Collector; and for other purposes.
HB 1249. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale: A bill to provide that no minor shall be placed in any private institution in Rockdale County without the consent of the Judge of the Juvenile Court of said county; and for other purposes.
HB 1269. By Messrs. Fleming, Hull 'and Fuqua of Richmond: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to create a Board of Civil Service Commission; and for other purposes.
HB 1270. By Messrs. Hull, Fleming and Fuqua of Richmond: A bill carrying into effect the Constitutional Amendment reported in Georgia Laws 1956, empowering the General Assembly of Georgia to consolidate and combine the Richmond County and The City Council of Augusta Tax Assessors; and for other purposes.
HB 1272. By Mr. Baughman of Early: A bill to amend the act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Early County; and for other purposes.
HB 1273. By Mr. Underwood of Taylor: A bill to amend an act to provide and establish a new charter for the City of Reynolds; and for other purposes.
HB 1275. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes: A bill to create the Washington-Wilkes Payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes.

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HB 1254. By Messrs. Birdsong and Ware of Troup:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of West Point, so as to authorize the sale of certain property; and for other purposes.

HB 1255. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A bill placing the clerk of the Superior Court of Elbert County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HB 1256. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners for the County of Elbert, so as to provide for a change in the number of Com missioner districts and to redefine the number remaining; and for other purposes.

HB 1257. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act changing the compensation of the sheriff of Elbert County from the fee system to the salary system; and for other purposes.

HB 1259. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 1278. By Mr. Fitzgerald of Long:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful to fish on the Sabbath in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1281. By Mr. Akins of Union:
A bill to amend an act defining and enlarging the jurisdiction of Courts of Ordinary, so as to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court shall attend the Court of Ordinary in all cases for violation of traffic laws in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HR 639. By Messrs. Rutland, Mackay and Howard of DeKalb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishing, acquiring, constructing, etc. a Junior College in the County of DeKalb; and for other purposes.

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HR 646. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Brooks County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 645. By Messrs. Rutland, Howard and Mackay of DeKalb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize DeKalb County to levy a tax and/or charge or assessment on any business operating buses in certain areas of DeKalb County, and for other purposes.

HR 647. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Carrollton Payroll Development Authority as a constitutional authority and public corporation; and for other purposes.

HR 655. By Mr. Roper of Greene:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Greene County Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 658. By Mr. Moss of Gordon:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Gordon County to issue certain revenue anticipation obligations known as revenue bonds; and for other purposes.

HR 659. By Mr. Moss of Gordon: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Gordon County to levy a tax not exceeding one mill on all of the taxable property in the county for the purpose of creating a fund to be used in assisting, promoting and encouraging the location of indus tries in said county, and for other purposes.
HR 660. By Mr. Taylor of Dawson: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Dawson County Industrial Building Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 663. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Rockdale County Industrial Building Authority; and for other pur poses.

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HR 664. By Mr. Smith of Habersham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of the City of Clarkesville to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of providing non-profit housing for elderly persons; and for other purposes.

HR 667. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing body of Dodge County to levy an annual ad valorem tax to be used in assisting, promoting and establishing new industries and the expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce therein and in furtherance of such to create the Dodge County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 473. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a jury verdict of life imprisonment without parole as an alternative to the death sentence; and for other purposes.

HR 509. By Messrs. Crawford and Dickey of Chatham:
A resolution to propose that the State Board of Education of the State of Georgia require the teaching of a course of study entitled "Ameri canism versus Communism" in the public schools of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 583. By Messrs. Andrews of Stephens and Purcell of Franklin:
A resolution authorizing the Governor to transfer certain islands lying in the Tugaloo River adjacent to the Counties of Hart, Franklin and Stephens to the United States of America; and for other purposes.

HR 661. By Messrs. McCracken of Jefferson, Underwood of Montgomery and Willingham of Cobb.
A resolution amending a resolution creating the Election Laws Study Committee, so as to remove the provisions relating to time, and for other purposes.

HB 724. By Messrs. Rowland of Johnson, Barrett of Cherokee and Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act creating the State Board of Workmen's Com pensation, so as to provide for the compensation of the Chairman and other two members of the Board and persons in the employ of the Board, and for other purposes.

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HB 766. By Mr. Odom of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act", so as to provide for a requirement of posting bond; to provide for service of process upon small loan companies; and for other purposes.

HB 1116. By Mr. Flexer of Glynn: A bill to amend an act relating to proceedings prior to attest so as to specify the information that shall be stated in the affidavits made or the warrants issued for the arrest of an offender against the penal laws of this State; and for other purposes.
HB 1203. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton: A bill to amend an act approved Feb. 16, 1950 amending Chapter 92-31 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, by amending sub-section (3) of Section 92-3113 by further defining the taxable situs of intangible property; and for other purposes.
HB 1252. By Messrs. Harrell of Fayette and Steis of Harris: A bill to amend the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951, so as to provide for the convening of the General Assembly and the suspension of their rules following an emergency; and for other purposes.

HB 1253. By Messrs. Harrell of Fayette and Steis of Harris:
A bill to amend the Georgia Civil Defense Act, so as to provide for emergency relocation or relocations of the seat of State government; and for other purposes.

HB 1271. By Mr. Smith of Grady:
A bill providing that the ordinary of any county may by written order divide or redivide the county into election districts of compact and contiguous territory and that the ordinary may thereafter change such election districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1250. By Messrs. Mackay, Howard and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act creating and establishing the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

HB 1251. By Messrs. Harrell of Fayette and Steis of Harris: A bill to amend the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951, so as to provide

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for emergency interim successors to certain State and local officers; and for other purposes.

HB 1258. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to provide for the registration of voters; and for other purposes.

HB 1262. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Jefferson, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1266. By Mr. Barber of Jackson: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 1108. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, by extending the city limits; and for other purposes.
HB 1110. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park to extend its present boundaries; and for other purposes.
HB 1215. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup, NeSmith of Meriwether, Waldrop of Carroll, and others: A bill to amend an act providing a supplemental salary for the Judge of the Superior Court of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
HB 1121. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll, Rogers of Paulding, and others: A bill to amend an act establishing an Employee's Retirement System, approved Feb. 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, Reg. Sess. p. 138), as amended, so as to provide the procedure whereby certain members of the Em ployee's Retirement System of Georgia may re-establish credits for prior service; and for other purposes.
HB 682. By Mr. M, Smith of Fulton: A bill to amend an act providing in Fulton County a system of pensions

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and retirement pay to Teachers and Employees of the Board of Educa tion of Pulton County, so as to increase pension benefits provided under said act; and for other purposes.

HB 683. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that cities with a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide additional pension benefits for all employees who have served in excess of 25 years at the time of retirement; and for other purposes.

HB 1103. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point by extending the city limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 1104. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of East Point by extending the city limits; and for other purposes.

HB 1105. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point by extending the city limits; and for other purposes.

HR 328. By Mr. Sinclair of Macon:
A resolution to compensate Mrs. Willie Mae Hunt Collins; and for other purposes.

HR 357. By Mr. Rodgers of Charlton:
A resolution to compensate James Vester Yeomans; and for other pur poses.

HR 453. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall:
A resolution to compensate Miss Sara Lynn Rountree; and for other purposes.

HR 575. By Messrs. Smith, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton, Mackay and Rut land of DeKalb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to grant the

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General Assembly the power to delegate to any county the right to levy

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a tax concerning public transportation; and for other purposes.

HR 635. By Mr. Chance of Twiggs:
A resolution to compensate Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fitzpatrick; and for other purposes.

HR 668. By Messrs. Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb, McClelland, Smith and Brooks of Fulton, Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A resolution creating the Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Study Com mission; and for other purposes.

HR 450. By Messrs. Smith of Habersham, McGarity of Henry, Crawford of Chat ham and others:
A resolution relative to school bus drivers; and for other purposes. Create a committee to study possibility of retirement for school bus drivers.

HR 501. By Messrs. Crawford and Dickey of Chatham:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the Government of the United States to engage in any business, professional, commercial, financial or industrial enterprise except as specified in the Constitution; and for other purposes.

HR 574. By Messrs. Fleming, Fuqua and Hull of Richmond:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State property located in Richmond County; and for other purposes.

HR 669. By Messrs. Rutland, Howard and Mackay of DeKalb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the General Assembly to prescribe the number of members of the DeKalb County Board of Education and the method of electing said members; and for other purposes.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills and

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resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 389. Do Pass. HB 495. Do Pass. HB 608. Do Pass. HB 922. Do Pass. HB 936. Do Pass. HB 945. Do Pass. HB 974. Do Pass. HB 1017. Do Pass. HB 1052. Do Pass. HR 424. Do Pass. HR 499. Do Not Pass. HR 593. Do Pass. HR 628. Do Pass. HR 636. Do Pass. HB 1279. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Adminis trative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, 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 trans mission to the Governor:
SB 185.
SB 269. Respectfully submitted,
Waters of the 41st District,
Chairman.

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Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Adminis trative Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chair man, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives:
SB 211.
SR 165.
SR 167.
Respectfully submitted,
Waters of the 41st District,
Chairman.

Mr. Hart of the 53rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has had under con sideration 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 915. Do Pass. HB 1003. Do Not Pass. HB 1125. Do Pass. HB 1142. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Hart of the 53rd District, Chairman.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules 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:
HR 576. Do Pass.

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HR 577. Do Pass. HR 578. Do Pass. HR 582. Do Pass. HR 584. Do Pass. HR 585. Do Pass. HR 586. Do Pass. HR 587. Do Pass. HR 589. Do Pass. HR 591. Do Pass. HR 592. Do Pass. HR 607. Do Pass. HR 610. Do Pass. HR 613. Do Pass. HR 615. Do Pass. HR 616. Do Pass. HR 617. Do Pass. HR 618. Do Pass. HR 619. Do Pass. HR 620. Do Pass. HR 621. Do Pass. HR 622. Do Pass. HR 629. Do Pass. HR 638. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

Mr. Warnell of the 2nd District, Chairman of the Committee and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration 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 1072. Do Pass, as amended.

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HB 1136. Do Pass, as amended. HB 1141. Do Pass, as amended. HB 1160. Do Pass, as amended. HB 1161. Do Pass. HB 1184. Do Pass. HB 1186. Do Pass. HB 1187. Do Pass. HB 1189. Do Pass. HB 1190. Do Pass. HB 1191. Do Pass. HB 1192. Do Pass. HB 1195. Do Pass. HB 1196. Do Pass. HB 1197. Do Pass. HB 1198. Do Pass. HB 1199. Do Pass. HB 1200. Do Pass. HB 1201. Do Pass. HB 1204. Do Pass. HB 1205. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Warnell of 2nd District, Chairman.

Mr. Staples of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 799. Do Pass. HB 867. Do Pass. HB 919. Do Pass. HB 930. Do Pass.

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HB 948. Do Pass. HB 949. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Staples of 37th District, Chairman.

Mr. Towson of the 16th District, Secretary of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Government Operations has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 1132. Do Pass, as amended. Respectfully submitted, Towson of 16th District, Secretary.

Mr. Staples of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 810. Do Pass. HB 826. Do Pass. HB 846. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Staples of 37th District, Chairman.

Mr. Towson of the 16th District, Secretary of the Committee on Appro priations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following

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resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HR 328. Do Pass. HR 448. Do Pass. HR 453. Do Pass. HR 635. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Towson of 16th District, Secretary.

Mr. Towson of the 16th District, Secretary of the Committee on Appropria tions submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 808. Do Pass. HR 357. Do Pass. HR 448. Do Pass. HR 453. Do Pass. HR 328. Do Pass. HR 635. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Towson of 16th District, Secretary.

Senator Owens of the 32nd moved that the Senate disagree to the adverse report of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources on the following bill of the House:

HB 1003. By Messrs. Deen of Bacon and Conner of Jeff Davis:
A bill to amend an act providing for the licensing and bonding of dealers in agricultural products, so as to redefine "dealer in agricultural products" to include persons buying, selling, processing and shelling pecans; and for other purposes.

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On the motion, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 172. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A resolution requesting landowners to protect and preserve certain property; and for other purposes.

SR 173. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A resolution to adopt the provisions of SR 76 of the 1961 session; and for other purposes.

SR 174. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A resolution to adopt the provisions of SR 77 of the 1961 session; and for other purposes.

SR 175. By Senator White of the 39th: A resolution requesting a reverse roll call; and for other purposes.

SR 176. By Senators Grayson of the 1st, McKenzie of the 13th, McWhorter of the 50th and many others:
A resolution relative to per diem and expenses of attaches in office of Secretary of Senate; and for other purposes.

SR 177. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A resolution commending Honorable Robert F. Maddox; and for other purposes.

SR 178. By Senators Ingram of the 42nd, Miller of the 40th and Jones of the 23rd:
A resolution to create an Educational Study Committee; and for other purposes.

HR 684. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution requesting the members of the House and Senate of the General Assembly of Georgia and the members of the Georgia Delegation

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in the Congress of the United States to oppose any Federal legislation which would adversely affect the flow of private capital into the home construction field in Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 709. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A resolution to ratify, approve and confirm the executive order of the Governor, dated March 7, 1961, suspending the collection of the tax imposed by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act on the sale and use of the Holy Bible and Testaments until the next meeting of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

HR 712. By Mr. Steis of Harris:
A resolution expressing appreciation to the many faithful, devoted and conscientious public servants and employees of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The following communication from His Excellency the Governor was read by the secretary:

STATE OF GEORGIA Executive Department
Atlanta

S. Ernest Vandiver Governor

January 26, 1962

Wallace L. Jernigan Executive Secretary

Honorable Garland T. Byrd President of the Senate
Honorable George L. Smith II Speaker of the House
Stats Capitol Atlanta, Georgia

Gentlemen:

In compliance with Article V, Section I, Paragraph XI of the Con stitution of the State of Georgia, I respectfully submit herewith to your Honorable Body criminal cases in which the death sentence was sus pended by me:

State of Georgia v. Leon (Lynn) Davis and Phil Whitus; con victed of Murder in Mitchell County, Georgia and sentenced to death by electrocution on March 17, 1961; sentence stayed for a period of thirty days on March 17, 1961, to give Pardon and Parole Board addi tional time to hear and pass upon said cases.

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State of Georgia v. Walter Emerson Veasey; convicted of Murder in Fulton County, Georgia, and sentenced to death by electrocution on May 19, 1961; sentence stayed for a period of thirty days on May 9 1961, to give Pardon and Parole Board additional time to hear and pass upon said case.

State of Georgia v. Felix McElroy; convicted of Murder in Union County, Georgia, and sentenced to death by electrocution on November 8, 1961; sentence stayed for a period of thirty days on October 27, 1961, to give Pardon and Parole Board additional time to hear and pass upon said case.

State of Georgia v. Clifford Johnson, Brannon Epps and George Alford; convicted of Rape in Troup County, Georgia, sentenced to death by electrocution on December 15, 1961; sentence stayed for a period of thirty days on December 6, 1961, to give Pardon and Parole Board additional time to hear and pass upon said cases.

With kindest personal regards to each of you, I am

Sincerely,
/&/ S. Ernest Vandiver Governor

The following local uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

HB 1146. By Mr. Brooks of Fulton:
A bill establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, by extend ing the city limits; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1161. By Messrs. M. Smith and Brooks of Fulton: A bill to amend an act providing that cities have a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities: to pro vide additional pensions for officers and employees who suffer injuries resulting in total and permanent disability in the line of duty; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

HB 1184. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia, so as to provide for wards in said City; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 1186. By Messrs. Lowrey, Scoggin and Hall of Ployd:
A bill to amend an act to provide uniformity in the composition of boards of commissioners of Roads and Revenues in 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 41, nays 0.

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

HB 1187. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A bill to repeal an act placing the compensation of the sheriff of Brooks County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so that the Sheriff of Brooks County shall be placed on a fee basis; and for other purposes.

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

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

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1189. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Morrow; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1190. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Lake City, so as to pro vide for the city to exercise the right of eminent domain; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

HB 1191. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Riverdale; to provide for a Civil Service or Merit System for city employees of said city; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1192. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn, Davis of Wayne, Wells of Camden. and others: A bill to amend an act providing a salary system in lieu of a fee sys tem for the Solicitor General of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 425. By Messrs. Matthews and Newton of Colquitt: A resolution to designate the state park located on Little River in Colquitt, Cook and Tift Counties as the "Reed Bingham State Park" and "Bingham Lake"; and for other purposes.
The report 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 536. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall:
A resolution to rename Reidsville State Park, so that hereafter said park shall be known as Gordonia Alatamaha State Park; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 44, nays 0.

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

HB 1195. By Messrs. Andrews and Williams of Hall:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Gainesville, by changing the corporate limits by annexing thereto four parcels of land; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

HB 1196. By Mr. Morris of Tift: A bill to amend an act to provide for a new charter for the City of Tifton and relating to the manager's bond; and for other purposes.
The report 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 1197. By Messrs. Taylor, Thornton and Phillips of Bibb: A bill to confirm the action of the City of Macon in closing certain alleys and transferring said property; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

HB 1198. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1199. By Messrs. Smith, Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to create a system of traffic courts, so as to provide compensation for assistant solicitors; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

HB 1201. By Messrs. Howard, Rutland and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to create a Bond Commission for DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

HB 1204. By Messrs. Payton and Potts of Coweta:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Coweta County Pension and Re tirement Pay 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 44, nays 0.

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

HB 1205. By Messrs. Story and Morgan of Gwinnett:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful to own, possess, use, maintain or operate pinball machines or similar machines in Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

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

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

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1072. By Mr. Dickey of Chatham: A bill to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Chatham County; and for other purposes.
The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1072 by striking Section V of said bill and inserting in lieu thereof a new section to be known as Section V and to read as follows:
"Section V. The governing authorities of Chatham County in the event any such fire district is created and a tax of five (5)

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mills is levied on the property therein, shall establish under county authority the necessary fire equipment and personnel to protect property in said fire district and shall locate such equipment and personnel within the limits of any such fire district. The county authorities are authorized and directed to purchase at a fair and reasonable price fixed by competent appraisal any fire protection equipment previously purchased by residents of any such district which fire equipment is reasonably fitted for proper and efficient use in rendering fire protection throughout any such district. The proceeds of any such purchase to be divided pro rata among the residents participating in the original purchase of any fire fight ing equipment."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 40, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 1136. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Pulton: A bill to amend an act providing that certain cities shall furnish pen sions to officers and employees, so as to provide credit for prior service with the United States Government; and for other purposes.
The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Senator Brown of the 52nd moves to amend HB 1136 in the follow ing particulars:
(a) Change the period at the end of the caption to a comma and add the following:
"to provide credit for service in the American Red Cross, to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes."
(b) By striking section 2 of said bill and substituting in lieu thereof the following sections:
"Section 2. Any person qualified for such benefits under this

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act, as amended, who given a 'special Military leave' to do war time duty in the American Red Cross, may receive credit for such serv ice for pension benefits under this act, as amended, upon the same terms and conditions as set out in Section 5 and the sub-sections thereof of the Amendment approved March 13, 1957.

"Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 40, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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

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

HB 1141. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Dalton; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Senator Mitchell of the Forty-Third District moves to amend HB 1141 by striking Section 1 thereof in its entirety and substituting a new Section 1 to read as follows:
"SECTION 1
An Act consolidating, amending and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton approved February 24, 1874 (Ga. Laws 1874, p. 181), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 26, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 2065), an Act approved January 27, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 2017), an Act approved February 15, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 2091), and an Act approved April 5, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2917), is hereby amended by inserting immediately after Section VI a Section to be numbered Section VI A. which shall read as follows:
'Section VI A. Be it further enacted, Said Mayor and Council

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shall have full power and direction-control over all streets, alleys, sidewalks, and street crossings and shall direct the mode, manner and style in which they shall be opened, constructed, maintained, or closed, and if closed, to whom such property may be sold; pro vided, however, that the owner or owners of property abutting that portion of the street, alley, sidewalk or street crossing so closed shall have first right and option to purchase said property, to the exclusion of any and all other persons or corporations, at any time within ninety (90) days from the date of said closing. Conveyances by said city pursuant to the provisions hereof shall vest in the respective grantees full fee simple title, unencumbered by any rights of the public for use for street purposes to the property conveyed except as to any existing easement for utility installations; and maintenance. The consideration flowing to the city for any conveyance by the city pursuant hereto shall be either monetary, by exchange of property, or by donation between the city and the respective grantees'."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 40, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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

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

HB 1200. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Pulton:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to coroner's fees, in certain counties; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1200 by adding a new section, to be known as Section 2(a) as follows:
"Section 2(a). The increased compensation provided by this statute shall not operate to increase the amount of pension payable upon retirement to the officer whose compensation is thus increased. Before such increased compensation shall be due and payable, such officer shall execute a written waiver to be prepared by the County Attorney in which such officer shall agree that the increased com-

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pensation provided herein shall not operate to increase the amount of the pension payable to such officer upon retirement."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 40, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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

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

HR 618. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the members of the Board of Education of Elbert County shall elect a County School Superintendent for Elbert County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The Board of Education of Elbert County shall elect a County School Superintendent of Elbert County. The Superintendent shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and the County School Superin tendent of Elbert County shall no longer be elected by the voters of Elbert County. However, this amendment shall not affect the term of any County School Superintendent elected by the people and serving at the time of the ratification of this amendment. He shall serve the remainder of his term and until his successor is elected by the Board of Education of Elbert County. In case of a vacancy in the office of the Superintendent of Schools of Elbert County by death, resignation, or any other cause, the Board of Education shall .. elect another person to complete the vacated term. The Board of Education of Elbert County shall fix the compensation of the Superintendent.

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"The County School Superintendent of Elbert County as pro vided for herein shall be subject to all other constitutional provi sions and all general statutory provisions relative to county school superintendents unless such provisions are in conflict with the pro visions of this amendment."

SECTION 3

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution to provide that the Board of Education of Elbert County shall elect a County School Superintendent.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution to pro vide that the Board of Education of Elbert County shall elect a County School Superintendent."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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:

Ayers Bell Blalock Brown Clary

Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson

Green Griner Harden Harrington Jones

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Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Overby Perry Persons Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves

Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.

HR 610. By Mr. Undercofler of Sumter:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Americus-Sumter Payroll Development Authority; to provide powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in the County of Sumter and the City of Americus, to be known as the Americus-Sumter Payroll Development Authority and to be here after in this amendment referred to as the "Authority", for the purpose of expanding and developing industry and agriculture in the City of Americus and the County of Sumter and for improving the general welfare of the people of said County. The Authority herein created shall be a public corporation and an instrumentality of the County of Sumter and the City of Americus.
"B. The Authority shall consist of five members as follows: Two members shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council of the City of Americus; two members shall be appointed by the Commis-

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sioners of Roads and Revenues of Sumter County, and a fifth member shall be appointed by the joint and concurrent action of the Mayor and Council of the City of Americus and the Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of Sumter County, and the respec tive terms of the members shall begin as follows:
1. The first member appointed by the City of Americus shall be appointed for a term of one (1) years.
2. The first member appointed by the Sumter County Com missioners shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years;
3. The member appointed by the joint action of the City of Americus and the Sumter County Commissioners shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years;
4. The second member appointed by the Sumter County Com missioners shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years;
5. The second member appointed by the City of Americus shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years; and thereafter upon the expiration of such terms, successors shall be appointed for a term of five years by the political body who appointed the mem ber whose term is expiring. All members who have served on said Authority shall be eligible for reappointment to succeed them selves if they are reappointed by said political subdivisions. Should any member resign, or be unable to serve, or move beyond the boundary of Sumter County, his successor shall be appointed to serve his remaining term by the political subdivision who originally appointed the member being removed."

SECTION 2

The powers of the Authority herein created shall include, but shall not be limited to, the power:

"A. To contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, im-

plead or be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of

law and equity, to contract with the City of Americus, other munici

palities and other political subdivisions and with private persons

v

and corporations;

"B. To buy, acquire, develop, improve, own, operate, maintain, sell, lease, as Lessor and Lessee, and mortgage land, buildings and property of all kinds within the County of Sumter.

"C. To grant, loan and lease without adequate consideration or without any consideration and with and without security, any of its funds and property to private persons and corporations operating or proposing to operate any industrial planter establish ment within the County of Sumter or at any place within Sumter County. The provisions of this clause shall not be construed to limit any other power of the Authority.

"D. To borrow money and to issue Revenue anticipation bonds, and notes therefor and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign

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any and all of its funds, property, income and/or anticipated tax revenue as security therefor;
"E. To acquire in its own name by purchase on such terms and conditions, and in such manner as it may deem proper, or by condemnation in accordance with the provisions of any and all existing laws applicable to the condemnation of property for public use, real property or rights of easement therein or franchise neces sary or convenient for its corporate purposes, and to use the same so long as its corporate existence shall continue and to lease or make contracts with respect to the use of or dispose of the same in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the Authority, the Authority being under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned under the Authority of this Act except from funds provided under the authority of this Act, and in any proceedings to condemn, such orders may be made by the court having jurisdiction of the suit, action or proceeding as may be just to the Authority and to the owners of the property to be condemned.
"P. To encourage and promote the expansion of industry, agriculture, trade, commerce and recreation in the City of Americus, County of Sumter, and to make long range plans therefor.
"G. To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georiga or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"H. To elect its own officers from the membership of said Authority and to authorize and empower such officers to act for the authority generally or any specific matter;
"I. To appoint and select officers, agents, and employees, in cluding engineering, architectural and construction experts, fiscal agents and attorneys and fix their compensation, and to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;

"J. To construct, erect, acquire, own, repair, remodel, maintain, add to, extend, equip and sell any project, to be located on property owned by or leased by the Authority, the cost of such project to be paid in whole or in part from the proceeds of the revenue bonds or certificates of the Authority, or, in whole or in part, from tax revenue;

"K. To exercise all the powers, rights and privileges of and be subject to the same liabilities as a municipality under the pro visions of the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761; 1957, p. 36), as now amended or as may hereafter be amended, with refer ence to the issuance of revenue anticipation bonds in so far as such pertain to the corporate purposes of the Authority;

"L. To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and

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to issue negotiable revenue bonds payable solely from funds, antici pated tax or other revenue, or property pledged for that purpose, and to provide for the payment of the same and for the rights of the holders thereof;

"M. To use the rents, profits and proceeds from the projects erected, leased or sold, or any other funds or revenue to provide maintenance for such projects, and to discharge the principal and interest of revenue bonds issued by the Authority;
"N. To do all things within its powers to encourage the in dustrial and agricultural deevlopment of Sumter County, and to encourage the location of new industries to said county;
"0. To exercise any power usually possessed by private cor porations performing similar functions, which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this State.
"P. To do all things necessary and convenient to carry out the powers expressly given in this act.

"Q. To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts."
SECTION 3
The Authority shall not be allowed to create in any manner any debt, liability or operation, against the City of Americus, the State of Georgia, now Sumter County.

SECTION 4
The property, obligations and the interest or the obligations of the Authority shall have the same exemptions from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of the City of Americus and Sumter County.
The exemptions from taxation herein provided shall not extend to tenants nor lessees of the Authority. The right of any private person to use or occupy any real estate of the Authority for a period of six years or longer under any lease or other agreement, for the purpose of taxation shall be classed as an interest in the real estate and as real property and shall be taxed as real property as now provided, by law, or may be taxed as the General Assembly may hereafter provide by general or local law.

SECTION 5

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

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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 submitted the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: "For ratification of amend ment to Constitution so as to create the Americus-Sumter Payroll De velopment Authority and to provide for powers, authority, funds, pur poses and procedures connected therewith". "Against ratification of amendment to Constitution so as to create the Americus-Sumter Payroll Development Authority and to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedures connected therewith."

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 same to the Governor who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

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

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

HR 617. By Mr. Harrell of Fayette:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Fayette County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to pro vide 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 is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Fayette County, Georgia, to be known as the Fayette County Indus trial Building Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Fayette County and a public corporation and which in this amend ment is hereby referred to as the "Authority".
"B. The Authority shall consist of three members, one a resi dent of the City of Fayetteville, one a resident of Peachtree City and one a resident of Fayette County at large, all of whom shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Fayette County. The original members shall be appointed for two, four and six year terms, such terms to be determined by lot. Subsequent terms shall be for six years. Members shall be eligible for reappointment. Members shall serve until their successors are duly appointed and qualify and may be removed from office by the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues only for mis conduct or moving their residence from the County. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term by the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter.
"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Fay ette County.

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"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"1. To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"2. To issue revenue anticipation certificates or bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any project of the Authority. To exercise all the rights, powers and privileges and be subject to the same liabilities as a municipality under the pro visions of the Revenue Certificate Law of 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, pp. 761-774), and as subsequently amended, with reference to the issuance of such certificates or bonds and validation of same insofar as such pertain to the corporate purposes of the Authority.
"3. To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and to issue notes, bonds and debentures and execute deeds to secure debt, trust deeds, trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
"4. To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"5. To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"6. To encourage and promote the expansion and development of industrial and commercial facilities in Payette County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Fayette County suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, in cluding the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisi tion of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, recon structing, furnishing and equipping of such building;
"7. No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintain ing the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all indebtedness, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking.

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"8. To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"9. To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter; and
"10. To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any matter any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Payette County and nothing herein contained shall be construed
to create a right to compel any exercise of taxing power of Fayette County to pay any indebtedness or the interest thereon of the Authority nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Fayette County.

"P. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority.

"G. The Authority may authorize additional revenue anticipa
tion certificates or bonds, for extensions and permanent improve ments to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become necessary. Certificates or bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the certificates or bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"H. No obligations except refunding obligations shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:

"1. The undertaking for which the obligations are to be issued will increase employment in Fayette County.
"2. The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or purchaser elsewhere in the State of Gorgia.

"I. No monies derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or cor porations shall at any time be used for entertainment or other pro
motional expenses.

"J. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Fayette County, subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

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"K. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding the public good and welfare and industry and trade within Fayette County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accom plishment of these purposes.

"L. This amendment shall be self-executing and effective im mediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"M. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Fayette County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said County. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shal be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945,
as amended.

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 create the Fayette County Industrial Building Authority",

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Fayette County Industrial Building Authority".

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amend ment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desir ing to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Fayette County shall vote for rati fication thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for election for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain and certify the result

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to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 60th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.

HR 607. By Messrs. Morgan and Story of Gwinnett:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gwinnett Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, au thority, funds, purposes and 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:

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Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:

"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Gwinnett County to be known as the Gwinnett Industrial Building Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Gwinnett County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority'.

"B. The Authority shall consist of five members to be appointed by the governing authority of the county for terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4) and five (5) years, and each year there after one member shall be appointed for a period of five (5) years. In addition thereto the President of the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce, a member of the County State Legislative body to be appointed by the governing authority of the county and the Chair man of the Board of County Commissioners shall serve as ex-officio members. The members shall be eligible for re-appointment. Vacan cies shall be filled for any unexpired term by the Board of County Commissioners. In the event of a tie vote the President of the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce, ex-officio member, shall cast his vote to break such tie. The ex-officio members are not to be clothed with the power to vote except as provided herein. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Gwinnett County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1.) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, and revenue bonds, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mort gage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4.) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5.) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop-

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nient of industrial and commercial facilities in Gwinnett County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Gwinnett County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary or useful fur nishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such building;
"(6.) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintain ing the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking;
"(7.) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner the public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8.) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific manner;
"(9.) To do any and all acts and things necessary or con venient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated;

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Gwinnett County. No public funds shall ever be expended for or on behalf of said Authority.

"P. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority.

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761), as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued there under; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypo thecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with" the provisions of this amendment

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to provide security for any bonds as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Gwinnett County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Gwinnett County.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for exten sions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become neces sary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorized proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that: The under taking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employ ment in Gwinnett County.

"J. No monies derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall vest title in Gwinnett County. Provided, all bonded indebtedness, liens, mort gages or encumbrances are satisfied subject to leases in respect to said property at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Gwinnett County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with refer ence to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accom plishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proc lamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, any may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Gwinnett County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced

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within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 as amended.

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 create the Gwinnett Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gwinnett Industrial Building Authority."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amend ment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desir ing to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Gwinnett County shall vote for ratification thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Constitu tion 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 and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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:

Ayers
Bell Blalock
Brown Clary Dailey Dews

Fitzpatrick
Gardner Grayson
Green Griner Harden Harrington

Jones
Kelly Long
Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th

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McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons Peterson

Ponsell Raynor Sanders Saagraves Smalley Staples

Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.

HR 613. By Mr. Simmons of Banks:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Banks County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to pro vide 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 V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Banks County to be known as the Banks County Industrial Building Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Banks County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter re ferred to as the 'Authority'.
"B. The Authority shall consist of five members. The Mayor of the City of Homer and the Chairman of the Banks County Board of Commissioners shall be ex-officio members of the Authority. In addition the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Banks County shall appoint three members and shall be eligible for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointmsnt. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Board of County Commissioners. A majority of the members shall con stitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.

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"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Banks County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1.) To receive and administer gifts, grants, and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2.) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue certificates to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, prop erty and income as security therefor;
"(3.) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4.) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5.) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Banks County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Banks County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, including all necessary and appurtenant land and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the con struction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such building;
"(6.) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintain ing the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking;
"(7.) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest

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accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8.) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9.) To do any and all acts and things necessary or con venient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated;

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Banks County.

"P. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority.

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761), as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 37-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Banks County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Banks County.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for exten sions and permanent improvements to any industrial building ac quired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become necessary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:

"(1.) The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Banks County;

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"(2.) The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia;

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or cor porations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Banks County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other en cumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Banks County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accom plishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proc lamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Banks County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Banks Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Banks Industrial Building Authority."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amend ment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desir ing 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.

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HR 615. By Messrs. Melton and Bolton of Spalding:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Griffin Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and 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

Section 1, Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:

"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in the City of Griffin to be known as the Griffin Industrial Building Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of the City of Griffin and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority'.

"B. The Authority shall consist of seven members. The Chair

man of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Griffin, the



Chairman of the Spalding County Board of Commissioners, and the

Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce shall be members

of the Authority; and, in addition, the Board of Commissioners of

the City of Griffin shall appoint four members. Initially the four

appointed members shall be appointed with staggered terms of one,

two, three and four years, and thereafter the appointed members

shall each be appointed to four year terms and shall be eligible to

reappointment. Vacancies shall be filled for any unexpired term

by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Griffin. Four of

the seven members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may

act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the

power of the Authority to act.

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of the City of Griffin.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(I-) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2.) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue certificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell,

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convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
"(3.) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4.) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Spalding County and the City of Griffin so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Spalding County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such build ing;
"(6.) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintain ing the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking.
"(7.) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8.) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9.) To do any and all acts and things necessary or con venient to accomplish the purposes and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Spalding County or City of Griffin.
"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority.

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"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued there under; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agree ment or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amend ment to provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Spalding County or the City of Griffin, to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Spalding County or the City of Griffin.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for exten sions and permanent improvements to any industrial building ac quired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become necessary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:
"(1) The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Spalding County and in the City of Griffin;
"(2.) The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings involved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county or in said city, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or purchaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia;

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to the City of Griffin, subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade

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within Spalding County and the City of Griffin and reducing un employment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proc lamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of the City of Griffin and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within Spalding County. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its opera tions beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Griffin Industrial Building Authority",

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Griffin Industrial Building Authority."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amend ment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desir ing to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Spalding County shall vote for ratification thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Constitu tion 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 and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Bailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner
Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry
Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.

HR 616. By Mr. Boggs of Madison:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Madison County Industrial Development Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and 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 V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by add ing at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:

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"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Madison County to be known as the Madison County Industrial Development Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Madi son County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority'.

"B. The Authority shall consist of ten members. The President of the Athens area Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor of the City of Danielsville, and the Chairman of the Madison County Board of Commissioners shall be ex-officio members of the Authority. In addition the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Madison County shall appoint two members who shall serve for a term of five years and who shall be eligible for re-appointment. In addition, there shall be one member from each of the five in corporated cities within the county, being Danielsville, Ila, Comer, Carlton, and Hull, to be appointed by the governing authority of each city. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Board of County Commissioners. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.
"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Madi son County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1.) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2.) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue certificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, prop erty and income as security therefor;
"(3.) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4.) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5.) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Madison County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Madison County, suitable for and in tended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant

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lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful fur nishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the ac quisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such building;
"(6.) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments suffi cient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in con nection with the undertaking.
"(7.) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8.) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated;

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Madison County.

"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority.

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued there under ; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hy pothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein con tained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise

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of the taxing power of Madison County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Madison County.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for exten sions and permanent improvements to any industrial building ac quired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become necessary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:
"(1.) The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Madison County;
"(2.) The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia;

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or cor porations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissloved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Madison County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Madison County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accom plishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proc lamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Madison County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the

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jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Madison County Industrial Development Authority",

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Madison County Industrial Development Authority."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amend ment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desir ing to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Madison County shall vote for ratification thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Con stitution 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 and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock

Brown Clary Dailey

Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner

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Grayson Green Griner Harden Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell

McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons Peterson Ponsell Raynor

Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.

HE 619. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Elbert 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, as amended, particularly by an amendment applying to Elbert County, which was ratified at the general election in 1958, and which may be found in Georgia Laws 1958, p. 717, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The amendment to this Paragraph applying to Elbert County, ratified at the general election in 1958 and found in Georgia Laws 1958, p. 717, is hereby repealed.
"The Board of Education of Elbert County shall be composed of five members to be elected as hereinafter provided. For the pur pose of electing such members, Elbert County is hereby divided into five Education Districts. (All directions are general directions from the City of Elberton). Education District No. 1 shall be composed of that area outside the corporate limits of the City of Elberton between State Highway 72 (southwest) and State Highway 17

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(southeast). Education District No. 2 shall be composed of that area outside the corporate limits of the City of Elberton between State Highway 17 (southeast) and State Highway 72(east). Educa tion District No. 3 shall be composed of that area outside the cor porate limits of the City of Elberton between State Highway 72 (east) and State Highway 17 (north). Education District No. 4 shall be composed of that area outside the corporate limits of the City of Elberton between State Highway 17 (north) and State High way 72 (southwest). Education District No. 5 shall be composed of that area within the corporate limits of the City of Elberton.

"One member from each of the five Education Districts shall be elected, and in order to be eligible to represent a district on the Board, a person must be a resident of said district. All members of the Board shall be elected by the voters of the entire County of Elbert. If a member removes his residence from the district which he represents, the remaining members of the Board shall imme diately declare that a vacancy exists and shall fill such vacancy as provided for hereinafter.

"The persons who were elected as members of the Board at the election in 1958, as provided for in the aforesaid amendment relating to the Elbert County Board of Education, ratified at the general election in 1958, shall hold office until January 1, 1965. The successors to such persons shall be elected at the general election to be held in 1964 for initial staggered terms as follows: the mem bers from Education Districts Nos. 1, 2 and 3 shall take office for a term of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The persons who are elected from Education Districts Nos. 4 and 5 shall take office for a term of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Successors to these mem bers shall be elected at the same time as members of the General Assembly from Elbert County are elected and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for a term of four years and until their successors are elected and quali fied. All future successors shall likewise be elected at the same time as members of the General Assembly are elected from Elbert County and shall likewise take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for a term of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified.

"In the event a vacancy occurs on the Board for any reason other than expiration of a term of office, the remaining members of the Board shall appoint a successor to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. The person appointed to fill the vacancy shall be a resident of the district in which the vacancy occurs. The Board, at its first meeting in January following the election of new mem bers, shall elect a chairman, who shall serve for two years and until the next chairman is elected. Any person may succeed himself as chairman. The terms of the members of the Board of Education existing at the time of the ratification of this amendment shall ex pire at the end of the year 1964, and such Board shall stand abolished at that time. The removal of any member from the district that he represents shall disqualify the member and vacate his office and a successor shall be appointed as herein provided.

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"The Board of Education of Elbert County, as provided for herein shall be subject to all other constitutional provisions and all general statutory provisions relative to county boards of education unless such provisions are in conflict with the provisions of this amendment."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds (%) of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shal be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendments shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Elbert County and to provide staggered terms therefor.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Elbert County and to provide staggered terms therefor.

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amend ment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desir ing 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock

Brown Clary Dailey

Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner

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McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons Peterson Ponsell Raynor

Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.

HR 620. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Douglas County to license, police and regulate businesses, to adopt and enact ordinances, rules and regulations for the policing and governing of said County and to provide penalties; to pro vide 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 XI, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is hereby, amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The governing authority of Douglas County by whatever name designated, created or called is hereby empowered and authorized for regulatory and revenue purposes, to levy, assess, and collect license fees and occupational taxes from and against any persons, firms or corporations, except those subject to regulation by the State Public Service Commission, who may maintain or engage in any business or businesses in any area of Douglas County outside of the incorporated limits of municipalities; and in levying and assessing such license fees and occupational taxes the governing authority shall have the power and authority to classify businesses

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and to assess, levy and collect different license fees and occupational taxes from and against different classes of businesses, to enforce payment of license fees and occupational taxes by the issuance and levy of executions; to provide for public welfare, health and security of the people of Douglas County said governing authority shall have the power and authority to regulate and exercise police powers over any businesses operated within the unincorporated areas of said county, except those subject to regulation by the State Public Serv ice Commission; for the purpose of protecting and preserving the health, safety, and public welfare of the citizens thereof, to adopt and enact ordinances or regulations for the governing and policing of said county, to regulate by ordinance the traffic on the streets, roads and highways thereof as it may deem advisable, not in conflict with the general laws of this State and of the United States, to adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the powers herein granted, to enforce the payment of the license fees and occupational taxes, to adopt and enact ordinances for the policing and governing of all the duties and powers now or hereafter vested in the govern ing authority of Douglas County. The governing authority of Douglas County shall be further empowered and authorized to provide that a violation of any rule, regulation or ordinance made pursuant to the powers and authority herein authorized or the failure to pay any license fees or occupational taxes herein author ized shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction thereof as prescribed by the general laws of the State of Georgia. No further enabling legislation by the General Assembly shall be necessary for the exercise of the powers herein granted, but the General Assembly hereafter may at any time by law modify, alter, restrict and limit the powers herein granted, and hereafter may at any time prescribe the manner and means by which the powers
may be exercised by said governing authority."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitutioon of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 governing authority of Douglas County to license, police and regulate businesses, to adopt and enact ordinances, rules and regulations for the policing and governing of said County and to provide penalties.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Douglas County to license, police and regulate businesses, to adopt and enact ordinances, rules

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and regulations for the policing and governing of said County and to provide penalties."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.

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HR 592. By Mr. Brantley of Candler:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Candler County Industrial Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and 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 GEOR GIA:

SECTION 1

Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:

"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Candler County, Georgia to be known as the Candler County Indus trial Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Candler County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority';

"B. The Authority shall consist of five (5) members to be as follows: The President of the Metter Chamber of Commerce, the Chairman of the Candler County Commissioners, the Mayor of the City of Metter and two members to be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Metter for terms of five years, who shall be eligible for reappointment and in case of a vacancy for an unexpired term the Mayor shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy.

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obligations of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Candler County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue cer tificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the

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power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Candler County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its bounda ries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Candler County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful fur nishings machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acqui sition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, re construction, furnishing and equipping of such building;
"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking.
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Candler County.

"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority;

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Author ity and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8,

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as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agree ment or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amend ment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing here in contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Candler County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Candler County.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for exten sions and permanent improvements to any industrial building ac quired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become necessary. Bond so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:

"The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Candler County.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or cor porations shall at any time be used for entertainment,, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Candler County, subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encum brances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Candler County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with ref erence to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accom plishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proc lamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

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"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likwisee further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Candler County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Candler County Industrial Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Candler County Industrial Authority."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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:

Ayers Bell Blalock

Brown Clary Dailey

Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner

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Grayson Green Griner Harden Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell

McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons Peterson Ponsell Raynor

Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.

HR 591. By Messrs. Dickey, Funk and Crawford of Chatham:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create addi tional industrial areas in the County of Chatham; to fix the boundaries of said industrial areas; to provide that needed municipal services be furnished said areas as a prerequisite for taxation by any municipal corporation; to provide for the levying of taxes in a manner different from the manner of levying taxes on other classes of property; to limit the amount of taxes that may be levied in said industrial areas by any municipal corporation; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the growth of industry in Chatham County in those parts thereof heretofore designated as industrial areas makes it expe dient to encourage further growth of industry in said County by the designation of additional areas for the like purpose and to provide for the furnishing of certain services to such areas by any municipal cor poration which may hereafter be in a position to render same.
WHEREAS, three areas in said county currently devoid of indus trial improvement and a fourth area currently being improved are so located so that there are certain local businesses which should enjoy the privileges and immunities of an industrial area, and it is deemed especially appropriate for such designation; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

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SECTION 1
Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III of the Constitution of Georgia is hereby amended by adding at the end of Paragraph III the following:

"There are hereby created in Chatham County, west of the property of the Georgia Ports Authority (commonly known as the Savannah State Docks) and adjacent to the boundaries of the City of Port Wentworth certain areas to be known as industrial areas, which areas shall include all the lands and improvements located within the following boundaries:

Parcel No. 1
'ALL that certain tract or parcel of land comprising the area of land in Chatham County, Georgia, which is bounded on the North by the Southern line of the right-of-way of Crossgate Road (which road is now in its westerly extension within the present corporate limits of the City of Port Wentworth), on the East by the present corporate limits of the City of Port Wentworth, on the South by the present corporate limits of the City of Port Wentworth, and on the West by the Eastern line of the right-of-way of a portion of Georgia State Highway 21 (which is within the present corporate limits of the City of Port Wentworth).

Parcel No. 2
'ALL that certain tract or parcel of land comprising the area of land in Chatham County, Georgia, which is bounded on the North by the present corporate limits of the City of Port Wentworth, on the East by the present corporate limits of the City of Port Went worth, on the South by the Northern line of the right-of-way of Crossgate Road (which road is now in its westerly extension within the present corporate limits of the City of Port Wentworth), and on the West by the Eastern line of the right-of-way of a portion of Georgia Highway 21 (which is within the present corporate limits of the City of Port Wentworth).
Parcel No. 3
'ALL those certain tracts or parcels of land lying contiguous and comprising the combined area of land in Chatham County, Georgia, the boundary of which is determined as follows: Begin ning at the point which marks the intersection of the northerly line of the right-of-way of Coastal Highway Seventeen (17) with the low water line of the westerly edge of the Savannah River, pro ceeding thence in a direction generally westwardly along the said northerly line of said right-of-way to its point of intersection with the present corporate limits of the City of Port Wentworth, pro ceeding thence in a direction at first westwardly and then north wardly along the line of said corporate limits to its point of inter section and concurrence with the southerly bank of Augustine Creek and thence along said creek bank in a direction generally north wardly to the intersection of said creek bank with the easterly line of the right-of-way of the highway known as Georgia Route Twentyone (21); and thence in a direction generally northwardly along

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said easterly line of said right-of-way to a point which is the most westerly point of the parcel of land herein described, which point is determined as follows: commencing at a point on said easterly line of the right-of-way of said highway known as Georgia Route Twen ty-one (21) which point marks the intersection of said easterly line with the projection eastwardly of the center line of the highway known as Georgia Route Thirty (30), and proceeding thence north eighteen degrees and no minutes west (N 18 W 0') for a distance of twenty-three hundred feet (2300') to a point on said easterly line, and thence north fifteen degrees and no minutes west (N 15 W 0') a distance of four hundred and eighty-five (485') feet to a point on said easterly line of said right-of-way of said Georgia Route Twen ty-one (21) which is the most westerly point of the parcel of land herein described; proceeding from said most westerly point as so determined north sixty-nine degrees and nineteen minutes east (N 69 E 19') to a point on the low water line of the west bank of the Savannah River, a distance of fifteen thousand six hundred ninetyone and 6/100ths feet (15,691.06') thence in a direction generally southwardly along the said low water line of the west bank of the Savannah River to the point which marks the intersection of the northerly edge of the right-of-way of Coastal Highway Seventeen (17) with the westerly edge of the low water line of the Savannah River, which is the point of beginning.

Parcel No. 4
'ALL that certain tract or parcel of land commencing at the intersection of the south line of Whatley Avenue and the north line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-way; thence in a south westerly direction along the north line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-way to the point of intersection of the north line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-way and the east line of Ogeechee Avenue; thence in a northwesterly direction along the east line of Ogeechee Avenue to a point on the west line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-way; thence in a northerly direction along the west line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-way to a point on the north line of 52nd Street Extended; thence in a westerly direction along the north line of 52nd Street Extended to the east line of Tremont Subdivision (which line is also the west line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Industrial Sites); thence in a northerly direction along the east line of Tremont Sub division to a point on the south line of the Ogeechee Road; thence in an easterly direction along the south line of the Ogeechee Road to a point on the east line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad rightof-way; thence in a southeasterly direction along the east line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-way to a point, which point is the east line of Ogeechee Heights Subdivision; thence in a northerly direction along the east line of Ogeechee Heights Sub division to a point on the south line of the Ogeechee Road; thence in an easterly direction along the south line of the Ogeechee Road to a point, which point is the intersection of the south line of the Ogeechee Road and the south line of Victory Drive; thence in a southeasterly direction along the south line of Victory Drive to the east line of the Savannah Industrial Park; thence in a southerly direction along the east line of the Savannah Industrial Park (which line is also the west line of the Board of Education property and

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the west line of Edwin Avenue) and the east line of the Derst Bak ing Company (which line is also the west line of the Board of Edu cation property) to a point on the north line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-way; thence along the north line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-way to a point on the south line of Clinch Street; thence in a northeasterly direction along the south line of Clinch Street to a point, which point is the intersection of the south line of Clinch Street and the south line of Whatley Avenue; thence in a northeasterly direction along the south line of Whatley Avenue to a point on the north line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-way, which is the point of beginning.'

"The industrial areas as above described shall not hereafter be included within the limits of any municipal corporation, hereafter incorporated or now existing, except by process of constitutional amendment, and said areas shall not be subject to taxation by any municipal corporation now existing or hereafter incorporated except in the manner herein provided. The duly constituted authorities of any municipal corporation hereafter incorporated or now existing, shall be authorized and empowered to levy taxes on the land and improvements in said industrial areas when such municipal corpo ration shall be able to furnish needed municipal services to said areas or parts thereof, and the levy of taxes on said industrial areas, or parts thereof, shall be limited to five (5) mills on the dollar and the assessment of said property shall be the same assessment as is made by the County of Chatham on the tax returns of the property and improvements located within said industrial areas. The duly constituted authorities of any such municipal corporation when empowered to levy taxes on the land and improvements within said industrial areas are hereby expressly prohibited from exercising regulatory licensing or any other municipal or other governmental
function over said area.

"Should any part or parts of said Parcel 1 or of said Parcel 2, as hereinabove bounded and described, be or become used for a pur pose not primarily industrial in nature, then and in that event, the municipal corporation furnishing municipal services to the part or parts so used for a non-industrial purpose shall be relieved of the restrictions herein imposed upon the right of such municipal cor poration to include the part or parts so used within the limits of such municipality and, as to such part or parts, of the tax and assessment limitations herein imposed, and of the prohibition herein contained against the exercise by such municipal corporation of regulatory licensing or other municipal or governmental function thereof.

"On or after January 1, 1966, any municipal corporation here after incorporated or now existing furnishing or able to furnish municipal services to said Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 may, upon publish ing notice of its intention to do so once a week for three (3) succes sive weeks in one or more newspapers of general circulation in Chatham County, Georgia, show to the Superior Court of Chatham County that no industry is or has located in the area comprising said Parcels 1 and 2 taken as a whole and, unless such showing shall be countered by a showing to said Court that notwithstanding the

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truth thereof improvements having a valuation of not less than two hundred thousand ($200,000.00) dollars have been made in said area by or on behalf of persons or corporations other than the petitioning municipal corporation and that said improvements are of a nature to establish said area as an industrial park area espe cially designed for industrial uses said Court shall render a finding that anything hereinabove expressed to the contrary notwithstand ing it shall be lawful for the petitioning municipality to proceed to include said parcels or either of them within the limits of said municipality and that the restrictions hereinabove imposed on such municipality with regard to levying of taxes and assessments of property within said parcels are removed and that the prohibition hereinabove expressed against the exercise by such municipality of regulatory licensing or other municipal functions over said area is without force and effect."

SECTION 2
The provisions hereof shall not apply to any residential property in said areas described herein.

SECTION 3
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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 create additional industrial areas in the County of Chatham.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create additional industrial areas in the County of Chatham."
All persons desiring to vote for the adoption of 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzia of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.
HR 589. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Walker County Development Authority; 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, relating to the taxing power and restriction of contributions of counties, cities and political divisions, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

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"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'Walker County Development Authority' which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory embraced by Walker County. The County may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Con stitution of Georgia.

"There shall be seven (7) members of the Authority and they shall be as follows: The Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Walker County, a member appointed by the governing body of Chickamauga, a member appointed by the governing body of Rossville, a member appointed by the governing body of LaPayette, a member appointed by the Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga Valley, and two (2) members from the county at large appointed by the five (5) members provided for above to serve at the pleasure of said five (5) members.

"All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds is sued by the Authority, shall be exempt from State and local taxa tion.

"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, pro moting and expanding for the public good and general welfare, industry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational training and for the making of long-range plans for the coordina tion of such development, promotion and expansion within its territorial limits. The Authority shall not be empowered or au thorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia or the County of Walker or any municipality located within the County of Walker. The Authority is created for nonprofit pur poses and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Walker County Development Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Walker County Development Authority."

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews
Pitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly .Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th
McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Eaynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples
Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 621. By Messrs. Willingham, Wilson and Teague of Cobb: A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for

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the election of the members of the Board of Education of Cobb County and to provide for the election of the Cobb County School Superintendent by the Board; 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 Cobb County shall be composed of seven (7) members to be elected as hereinafter provided. For the purpose of electing such members, Cobb County is hereby divided into seven (7) Education Districts to be composed of Militia Dis tricts as follows:

"Education District No. 1 shall be composed of Smyrna Militia District.

"Education District No. 2 shall be composed of Coxes, Howells and Lemons Militia Districts.

"Education District No. 3 shall be composed of Austell, Macland, Oregon, Powder Springs, and Clarkdale Militia Districts.

"Education District No. 4 shall be composed of Acworth, Big Shanty, Lost Mountain and Red Rock Militia Districts.

"Education District No. 5 shall be composed of Elizabeth, Gritter, Merritts, and Post Oak Militia Districts.

"Education District No. 6 shall be composed of Fullers and Vinings Militia Districts.

"Education District No. 7 shall be composed of Fair Oaks Militia District and that portion of the Marietta Militia District lying outside the corporate limits of the City of Marietta.

"Any person in order to be eligible for membership on the Board to represent an education district must reside in the district which he represents. There shall be one member of the Board from each education district. No person residing within the territory embraced within an independent school system shall be eligible to vote in an election for members of the Board, nor shall any such person be eligible to serve on the Board. Any person in order to be eligible to serve on the Board must be a freeholder, must be reg istered to vote for members of the General Assembly in Cobb County, and must have resided in the district from which he offers as a

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candidate for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the election.

"At the General Election in 1964 at which county officers are elected, the seven members of the County Board of Education shall be elected. The person from each district receiving the highest number of votes shall be the member of the Board from that dis trict. The persons elected in 1964 shall take office January 1, 1965, for four-year terms and until their successors are elected and qualified. Successors to these members and all future members shall be elected at the same time each four years as county officers are elected, and, likewise, shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election and, likewise, shall serve for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and quali fied. Each member of the Board shall be compensated in the amount of fifty ($50.00) dollars per month. At the first meeting held by the Board in each year, the members shall elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman who shall serve for that year.
"In the event a vacancy occurs on the Board for any reason other than expiration of a term of office, it shall be the duty of the Ordinary to issue the call for a special election to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term in or for the district in which the vacancy occurs. He shall issue such call within ten (10) days after the vacancy occurs and shall set the date of such election for not less than twenty-five (25) nor more than thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs. Candidates shall have fifteen (15) days in which to qualify for such election. In the event the vacancy occurs, however, in not less than thirty (30) nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the next General Election, the vacancy shall be filled at an election on the date of such General Election. Candidates shall have fifteen (15) days within which to qualify. The Ordinary may include the same on the General Election Ballot or may pro vide a separate special election ballot therefor.
"The Board shall appoint and employ a County School Super intendent for Cobb County who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. Provided, that no contract of employment shall extend for more than six months beyond the end of the term of office of the members of the Board employing the Superintendent. No County School Superintendent for Cobb County shall be elected at the Gen eral Election in 1964, but the term of office of the School Superin tendent whose term would ordinarily expire at the end of 1964 shall continue until such time as the Board appoints a Superintendent in 1965. The terms of the members of the Board of Education in effect at the time of the ratification of this amendment, as well as those subsequently appointed, shall expire December 31, 1964, and the Board of Education of Cobb County in effect at that time shall stand abolished.
"The Board of Education of Cobb County as provided for herein and the County School Superintendent as provided for herein, shall be subject to all constitutional provisions and all statutory provi sions relative to county boards of education and county school superintendents, respectively, unless such provisions are in conflict with the provisions of this amendment.

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"In the event this amendment is ratified at the General Election in 1962, an election shall be held on the second Saturday in October, 1963, for the purpose of determining whether the members of the Board of Education created herein shall be elected only by the voters of each respective District, or whether such members shall be elected by the voters of the entire county. In either event, no person residing within the limits of any independent school systems shall be eligible to vote. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Cobb County to cause the date and purpose of such election to be published once a week for four weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Cobb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words "No. 1 -- For electing the members of the Board of Education of Cobb County only by the voters of each respective Education District." and "No. 2 -- For electing the members of the Board of Education of Cobb County by the voters of the entire county." The ballot shall be so marked that the voter shall be able to check the proposal for which he desires to vote. If a majority of the votes cast are for No. 1 each member of the Board of Education of Cobb County shall be elected only by the voters of the District. If a majority of the votes cast are for No. 2 all members of the Board of Education of Cobb County shall be elected by the voters of the entire county. The expenses of such election shall be borne by Cobb County. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to hold and conduct such election. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to canvass the returns and declare and certify the result of the election. He shall enter the result of the election on his minutes and shall also certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 Cobb County and to provide for the election of the Cobb County School Superintendent by the Board.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Cobb County and to provide for the election of the Cobb 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

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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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 587. By Messrs. Lewis and Tucker of Burke: A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the

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Burke County Development Authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:

SECTION 1

Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the taxing power and restriction of contributions of counties, cities and political divisions, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'Burke County Development Autohirty' which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory embraced by Burke County. The county may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Constitu tion of Georgia.

"The county is authorized to levy a tax on all taxable property therein not to exceed one mill for the purpose of securing a fund to be set aside and used by said authority for the general purposes hereinafter prescribed.

"The members of the Authority, their qualifications, terms and method of election or appointment, shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly.

"All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue-anticipa tion bonds issued by the Authority, shall be exempt from State and local taxation.

"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, pro moting and expanding for the public good and general welfare, in dustry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational training and for the making of long-range plans for the coordina tion of such development, promotion and expansion within its ter ritorial limits. The Authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia or the County of Burke. The Authority is created for nonprofit pur poses and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created."

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, such pro-

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posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Burke County Development Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Burke County Development Authority."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

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

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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 622. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham and Wilson of Cobb:
A RESOLUTION
To propose to the qualified voters of the State of Georgia an amend ment to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, to provide that the General Assembly of Georgia may exempt from taxation in the City of Smyrna the homestead of each resident of the City of Smyrna actually occupied by the owner as a residence and homestead, not to exceed $2,000.00, provided said owner is at least sixty-five (65) years of age and has been a resident of the City of Smyrna for a period of not less than ten (10) years; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1
That the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 be amended by adding to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV the following words:
"Provided however that the General Assembly of Georgia may by law exempt from taxation by the City of Smyrna, except for school purposes and to pay interest on and retire bonded indebted ness, the homestead of each resident of the City of Smyrna actually occupied by the owner as a residence and homestead, and so long as actually occupied by the owner primarily as such, but not to exceed $2,000.00 of its value, provided said owner is at least sixty-five (65) years of age and has been a resident of the City of Smyrna for a period of not less than ten (10) years at the time of application by said owner for such exemption."
SECTION 2
BE IT FURTHER ENACTED by the authority aforesaid 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 the State of Georgia and the City of Smyrna for ratification or rejection at the next gen eral election at which Constitutional Amendments may be voted on. All persons voting at said election shall have written or printed on their ballots the following words:

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"For ratification of the amendment to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 to provide that the General Assembly may exempt from taxation in the City of Smyrna, except for school purposes and to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness, the homestead, not to exceed $2,000.00, of each owner actually occupying said property as a residence and homestead provided said owner is at least sixty-five (65) years of age and has been a resident of the City of Smyrna for a period of not less than ten (10) years at the time of application by said owner for such exemption."

"Against ratification of the amendment to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 to provide that the General Assembly may exempt from taxation in the City of Smyrna, except for school purposes and to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness, the homestead, not to exceed $2,000.00, of each owner actually occupying said property as a residence and homestead provided said owner is at least sixty-five (65) years of age and has been a resident of the City of Smyrna for a period of not less than ten (10) years at the time of application by said owner for such exemption."

Returns shall be made and results declared as required by law. If the said amendment be adopted as required by law by the qualified voters to whom said amendment is submitted as required by law, said amendment shall become a part of Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 and the Governor shall issue his 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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Eaynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

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By unanimous consent, 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 586. By Mr. Phillips of Walton:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Walton Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, au thority, funds, purposes and 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 OP GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article V. Section IX, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Walton County to be known as the Walton Industrial Building Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Walton County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority'.
"B. The Authority shall consist of five members. The Presi dent of the Monroe-Walton County Chamber of Commerce, the Chairman of the Monroe City Council, and the Chairman of the Walton County Board of Commissioners shall be ex-officio members of the Authority. In addition the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Walton County shall appoint two members and shall be eligible for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Board of County Commissioners. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.
"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Walton County.

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"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue cer tificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, prop erty and income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Walton County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its bound aries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Walton County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful fur nishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, reno vating, reconstructing, furnishing, and equipping of such building.
"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. It sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintain ing the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking.
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or conven ient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

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"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Walton County.

"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compen sation for their services to the Authority.

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest
and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued there under; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agree ment or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amend ment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Walton County to pay any such
bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Walton County.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for ex tensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired herein, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become necessary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:
"(1) The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Walton County.
"(2) The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or cor porations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to

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all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Walton County, subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade
within Walton County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with ref erence to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accom plishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proc lamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.
"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise, further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Walton County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 create the Walton Industrial Building Authority.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Walton Industrial Building Authority."
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 a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of

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the General Assembly voting thereon in Walton County shall vote for ratification thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for election for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 629. By Mr. Bowen of Toombs:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the millage rate for the support of the Vidalia Development Authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1
Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, as amended by an amendment creating the Vidalia Development Authority found in Georgia Laws 1956, p. 426, and ratified at the General Elec tion of 1956, is hereby amended by striking from Section H of the afore said 1956 amendment the word "one" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "two" so that when so amended said Section H shall read as follows:
"H. The City of Vidalia is authorized to levy an annual tax, not to exceed two mills, on all taxable property within the city for the support of the Authority and for its use and purposes, and all funds raised by such tax shall be paid and appropriated by the City of Vidalia to the Authority and when paid to the Authority, shall become a part of its funds and may be used by it for any of its purposes and powers as herein stated or as may be hereafter provided by law, which tax shall be in addition to all other taxes authorized by law;"

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 change the millage rate for the support of the Vidalia Development Authority.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to change the millage rate for the support of the Vidalia Development Authority."
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

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be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 585. By Mr. Smith of Habersham:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Clarkesville Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, au thority, funds, purposes and 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:

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SECTION 1

Article V. Section IX, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby
amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:

"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in the City of Clarkesville to be known as the Clarkesville Industrial Building Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of the City of Clarkesville and a public corporation and which in this amend
ment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority'.

"B. The Authority shall consist of five members. The Presi dent of the Clarkesville Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor of
the City of Clarkesville shall be ex-officio members of the Authority. In addition the Clarkesville City Council shall appoint three mem
bers for a term of five years and they shall be eligible for re-ap pointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said City Council. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of the City of Clarkesville except such buildings, land and equipment
purchased by the Authority and found in existence at the time of the adoption of this amendment.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue cer tificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, prop erty and income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in City of Clarkesville so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its bound aries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building

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or structure within the limits of Clarkesville, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful fur nishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, reno vating, reconstructing, furnishing, and equipping of such build ing. No construction or purchase of materials for construction or purchase of office supplies or equipment whose value is in excess of three hundred ($300.00) dollars shall be made except by adver tisement for sealed bids and on the basis of lowest bid. No member of said Authority or any member of his or her family shall be al lowed to perform any business transaction with said Authority or contractor doing business with the Authority. Neither shall any member of the Authority or any member of his family be employed by firms or persons transacting business with the Authority;
"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations except corporations whose stock is owned in part by any member of the Authority or the governing body of the City of Clarkesville. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer or possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking;
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or conven ient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or the City of Clarkesville.

"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compen sation for their services to the Authority.

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws

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1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued there
under; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agree
ment or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amend ment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the City of Clarkesville to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against the property of the City of Clarkesville.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for ex tensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired herein, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become necessary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:
"(1) The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in the vicinity of the City of Clarkesville.
"(2) The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said City, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or cor
porations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to City of Clarkesville, subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.
"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within the vicinity of the City of Clarkesville and reducing unem ployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.
"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proc-

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lamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise, further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of the City of Clarkesville and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said City. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the Clarkesville Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Clarkesville Industrial Building Authority."

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 a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in the City of Clarkesville shall 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 and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 584. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the "Mt. Zion, Turkey Creek and Flint Corner Development Authority"; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, is hereby amended by adding at the end theerof the following:
"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'Mt. Zion, Turkey Creek and Flint Corner Develop ment Authority' which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and juris diction to be limited to the territory embraced by Militia Districts 1240 and 1436 of Carroll County and the corporate limits of the Town of Mt. Zion. The County of Carroll and the Town of Mt. Zion may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as pro vided by the Constitution of Georgia.

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"The Authority shall consist of seven members who shall have such control, duties, powers and authority as are hereby conferred and as may be prescribed or provided for by the General Assembly of Georgia, and such additional powers as may be delegated to the Authority by the governing authorities of the County of Carroll and the Town of Mt. Zion. Members of the Authority shall be residents' of Militia Districts 1240 and 1436 within or without the corporate limits of the Town of Mt. Zion. The General Assembly shall provide for appointment and terms of members of the Author ity. The Authority shall elect a chairman, a vice-chairman and a secretary-treasurer. The secretary-treasurer shall not be required to be a member of the Authority.

"All lands and improvements thereon the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue-anticipation cer tificates issued by the Authority, shall be exempt from State, county and municipal taxation.

"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing and promoting for the public good and general welfare industry, agri culture, commerce natural resources, and vocational training, and the making of long-range plans for the coordination of such de velopment, promotion and expansion, within its territorial limits. The Authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia, the County of Carroll or the Town of Mt. Zion. The Authority is created for non profit purposes and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created. The Authority is specifically authorized to issue revenue bonds for the purposes provided herein and for the purposes which may be provided by the General Assembly."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 create the 'Mt. Zion, Turkey Creek and Flint Corner Development Authority'.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as
to create the 'Mt. Zion, Turkey Creek and Flint Corner Development Authority."

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.

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HR 638. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing to the qualified voters of Hall County an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Hall County, Georgia, to construct, grade, pave, repave and repair roads and streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks within any approved subdivision whose plat is on record in the clerk's office of the superior court; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; 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 amended by adding thereto the following:
"The General Assembly may grant to the governing authority of Hall County, Georgia, in addition to powers already granted, the power to construct, grade, pave, repave and repair roads and streets, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks within any approved sub division whose plat is on record in the clerk's office of the superior court of said county, where the owners of such property; having at least 51% of the frontage abutting such proposed improvements, shall consent thereto; to assess the costs of such improvements pro rata against the abutting property owners; and to issue and enforce executions for the collection of such assessments, thereby creating liens against the abutting property; to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of paying the costs of the above, said bonds being repaid by the special assessments against abutting property owners."

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 and the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution authorizing the governing authority of Hall County, Georgia, to construct, grade, pave, repave and repair roads and streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks within any approved subdivision whose plat is on record in the clerk's office of the superior court.

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"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution author izing the governing authority of Hall County, Georgia, to construct, grade, pave, repave and repair roads and streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks within any approved subdivision whose plat is on record in the clerk's office of the superior court."

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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Pitzpatrick
Gardner Grayson
Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitehell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th
McWhorter of 50th Newton
Overhy Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson
Veazey Warnell
Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 ma jority, was adopted.

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HR 582. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom 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 provide that the governing authority of said County may adopt and enforce fire safety regulations for said fire protection districts and for the entire area outside municipalities; to authorize the governing authority of Dougher ty County to provide fire protection for said fire protection districts by contract or otherwise; to provide for referendums; to provide for the levy of a tax to defray the cost of fire protection for the fire dis tricts; to repeal prior constitutional amendments and statutes; 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, relating to the districting of counties, is 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 areas outside of municipali ties in said county for fire protection purposes, to furnish fire pro tection to said districts by contract, or by installing a system of its own, or otherwise, and to adopt and enforce fire safety regula tions for Dougherty County outside of municipalities, the violation of which shall be a misdemeanor and punished as such. In the event such districts are formed, the Governing Authority of Dough erty County shall levy a tax upon all the real and personal property except cattle and livestock located within such fire districts suffi cient to defray all costs of fire protection to such districts; pro vided, that such tax need not be at the same rate in all such districts, but the rate may be determined separately with respect to each district according to the needs or requirements of such dis trict. Said tax shall be levied on said property before deduction for homestead exemption; and the right to claim homestead exemption shall not apply as against this tax.

At any time when there is in effect in Dougherty County a program of County fire protection, a referendum election to de termine whether the County shall continue to furnish fire protec tion in Dougherty County and to levy a tax to defray the expense thereof may be initiated by a petition presented to the Governing Authority of said County signed by one-fourth (%) of the persons' who own real or personal property located within a fire district which is subject to the fire protection tax, asking that an election be held for the purpose of determining whether fire protection shall be continued within said County and a tax levied to defray

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the expense thereof. Upon receipts of such a petition, the Govern ing Authority of said County shall call an election to determine the question. Said election shall be called by written resolution of said Governing Authority, and notice of the election shall be pub lished once a week for four weeks prior to said election in the newspaper in which the legal advertisements for the County are published, giving notice that on the day named an election will be held to determine the question whether Dougherty County shall continue to furnish fire protection and to levy a tax to defray the expenses thereof.

"None but persons owning property within the County subject to the fire protection tax shall be permitted to vote at said election, and the vote of a majority of those voting in said election shall decide and determine the question.

"No referendum shall be held to determine this question within four years of the date of any prior referendum held for this purpose.

"The Governing Authority of Dougherty County may serve as election managers, or may appoint, in lieu thereof, any three per sons who are qualiifed to vote in said election.

"The polls shall remain open during the hours now fixed by law for general elections. The ballots cast and the voting lists shall be in the custody of the Governing Authority of Dougherty County, Georgia, or the managers appointed by them, which said Authority or said managers, as the case may be, shall declare the result of said election. The ballots, consolidated returns and the other papers declaring the result of the election shall be filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dougherty County, Georgia, and the result shall be certified to the Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 34-1924 of the Code of Georgia as amended by the Acts of 1953.

"All prior laws and parts of laws, constitutional amendments, and statutes, dealing with fire protection in Dougherty County are hereby repealed."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment of 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 pro posed 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:

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"For ratification of amendment to authorize the establishment of fire protection districts in Dougherty County outside munici palities by the Governing Authority of Dougherty County; to pro vide that the Governing Authority of said County may adopt and enforce fire safety regulations for said fire protection districts and for the entire area outside municipalities; to authorize the Govern ing Authority of Dougherty County to provide fire protection for said fire protection districts by contract or otherwise; to provide for the levy of tax to defray the cost of fire protection for the fire districts, to repeal prior constitutional amendments and statutes; and for other purposes."

"Against ratification of amendment to authorize the establish ment of fire protection districts in Dougherty County outside municipalities by the Governing Authority of Dougherty County; to provide that the Governing Authority of said County may adopt and enforce fire safety regulations for said fire protection districts and for the entire area outside municipalities; to authorize the Governing Authority of Dougherty County to provide fire protec tion for said fire protection districts by contract or otherwise; to provide for the levy of a tax to defray the cost of fire protection for the fire districts, to repeal prior constitutional amendments and statutes; and for other purposes."

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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary

Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson

Green Griner Harden Harrington Jones

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Kelly Long Miller
Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th
McWhorter of 50th Newton

Overby Perry Persons
Peterson Ponsell Raynor
Sanders Seagraves

Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 577. By Mr. Davis of Wayne:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a County Administrator of Wayne County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article XI, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"There is hereby created the office of County Administrator of Wayne County. It shall be the duty of the Board of Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of Wayne County, as soon as pos sible after the ratification of this amendment, but not later than April 1, 1963, to appoint a person as County Administrator. No member of the Board shall be appointed County Administrator or acting County Administrator during the term of office for which he was elected nor for a period of one year thereafter.
"The County Administrator shall be chosen by the Board of Commissioners solely upon the basis of his executive and adminis trative qualifications with special reference to his actual experience in, or knowledge of, accepted practices in respect to the duties of his office as hereinafter set forth. His salary shall be fixed by the Board of Commissioners and he shall be subject to removal at any time without notice or statement or proof of cause.

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"The County Administrator shall be the chief executive officer of the County of Wayne and head of the administrative branch of the County government. He shall be responsible to the Board for the proper administration of all affairs of the County, except as otherwise provided by law, and it shall be his duty:

"(a) To appoint and remove all officers and employees of the County which the Commissioners have been heretofore empowered to appoint and discharge, except the County Attorney, who shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners;

"(b) To see that all rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Commissioners are enforced;
"(c) To exercise control over all departments or divisions of the County which the Board of Commissioners have heretofore exercised, or that may hereafter be created;
"(d) To attend all meetings of the Board of Commissioners, with the right to take part in the discussion, provided he shall have no vote before the Board;
"(e) To prepare and submit to the Board of Commissioners the annual budget;
"(f) To keep the Board of Commissioners advised as to the financial condition and needs of the County;
"(g) To appoint and remove the Clerk of the Board and the assistant Clerk, as well as the Superintendent of Roads, County Police and all oth^er officers and employees of the County, except as otherwise provided;
"(h) To fix the salaries of all officers and employees of the County, whom he has the right to appoint; and
"(i) To perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Board of Commissioners of Wayne County.

"The Board of Commissioners shall have the right to require the County Administrator to go before them at any time and make such report or reports as they deem necessary.

"The Board of Commissioners may designate some qualified person to act as temporary County Administrator in the absence of the County Administrator, provided that no member of the Board of Commissioners shall be appointed as acting County Ad ministrator. While so engaged, the acting County Administrator shall have all of the rights, duties and authority of the County Administrator.
"The County Administrator shall devote his full time to his

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office, and shall hold no other office or employment while so en gaged

"The County Administrator shall be the purchasing agent for the County, by whom all purchases of supplies and all contracts therefor shall be made, and he shall countersign, with the Clerk, all vouchers for the payment of the same under such rules and regulations as the Board of Commissioners may adopt, not incon sistent herewith. The Board of Commissioners shall adopt rules for regulating purchases made by the County and the County Administrator shall be governed thereby.

"The County Administrator shall be required to execute and deliver a good and sufficient surety bond payable to the Board of Commissioners, to be approved by them, conditioned upon the faith ful performance of his duties, the amount thereof to be determined by the Board of Commissioners."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 a County Administrator of Wayne County.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a County Administrator of Wayne 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.

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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 576. By Mr. Davis of Wayne:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to relieve the sheriff of Wayne County from law enforcement duties and duties as jailer in the event a county police force of Wayne County is created; 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 XI, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"In the event the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Reve nues of Wayne County should provide for county police for Wayne County as is authorized by law, or should a county force for Wayne

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County be established in any other manner, the sheriff of Wayne County, at such time, shall be relieved of any duties which he now has with regard to law enforcement and with regard to his being jailer and all such duties shall be performed by the county police of Wayne 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 two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Arti cle XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 relieve the sheriff of Wayne County from law enforcement duties and duties as jailer in the event a county police force of Wayne County is created.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to relieve the sheriff of Wayne County from law enforcement duties and duties as jailer in the event a county police force of Wayne County is created."

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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 578. By Mr. Davis of Wayne:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the recall of county officers of Wayne County; to provide for the sub mission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article XI, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Each county officer of Wayne County shall be subject to recall at any time after his election. The petition for such recall election must be signed by not less than 15% of the qualified registered voters of said county who were on the list of registered voters for the last general election. Every person signing such petition must sign the same in the office of the Ordinary of Wayne County, and it must be signed in the presence of the Ordinary or of an employee of the Ordinary. The person or persons sponsoring such petition

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shall address such petition to the Ordinary, petitioning him to call for a special election to submit the question of whether any such county officer shall be recalled. The Ordinary shall allow such per son or persons, from time to time, to count the number of names on said petition in order to determine whether a sufficient number of people have signed the petition. Such person or persons must notify the Ordinary when they desire to officially present the petition to him. It shall then be the duty of the Ordinary to de termine whether such petition bears the proper percentage of names and to determine the suffiicency of the petition. For this purpose, the Clerk of the Superior Court of Wayne County is hereby directed to furnish the Ordinary with a list of the registered voters for the last general election. The Ordinary must make his decision on the sufficiency of the position within 15 days after the same is formally presented to him. In the event he determines that the petition is in order, it shall be his duty to issue the call for an election and such call shall be issued within 5 days after he determines that such petition is in order. He shall set the date of the election for not less than 20 nor more than 30 days from the date of the issuance of the call and shall publish the date and purpose of such election once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof. The ballots used in such election shall state the name of the officer whose recall has been petitioned, and shall designate the office involved. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon, the words "For recall of __--. (name of office holder) (name of office )_.,,.,, and "Against recall of-----(name of officeholder) (name of office)." The Ordinary shall forthwith publish the results of such election, and if a majority of those voting in such election have voted in favor of recall, the office in question shall be vacated from the date of such recall election, and the officer so removed shall not be eligible to re-election or appoint ment to the unexpired term. If a majority of those voting in such election vote against recall, the officer shall retain his office. Vacancies created by a recall election shall be filled in the same manner as herein provided for the filling of other vacancies. In the event a recall election results in a majority of votes against recall, no additional recall election against the same officer shall be held for at least two years."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Arti cle XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed theeron the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the recall of county officers of Wayne County.

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"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the recall of county officers of Wayne 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.

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

Senator Long of the 3rd offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 578 by adding after the sixth sentence of the quoted portion of section 1 the following:
"Provided, however, that no such petition shall be presented to the Ordinary more than fifteen days after it is first placed in the Ordinary's office for the purpose of obtaining signatures thereon. Any petition presented after such fifteen day period shall be void and of no force or effect.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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 Bell Blalock Brown Clary Dailey Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Jones Kelly Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

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By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:
HR 424. By Messrs. Matthews and Newton of Colquitt:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase and change the provisions relating to the authorized payment for the bring ing in of the first commercial oil or gas 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 OP GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking said paragraph in its entirety and in serting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph II to read as follows:
"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 five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to the first person, firm or corporation, or combination thereof, which puts down and brings in the first commercial oil or gas well in this State. Such well must be a commercial producting well for a period of 30 days and the determination as to whether a well qualifies is hereby vested in the Director of the State Depart ment of Mines, Mining and Geology, who shall seek the advice of experts on this subject. Such law shall provide for the distribution of said amount in any manner which the General Assembly may provide."
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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as pro vided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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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 increase and change the provisions relating to the payment author ized for bringing in the first commercial oil well.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to increase and change the provisions relating to the payment authorized for bringing in the first commercial oil well."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blaloek Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner

Grayson Green Griner Harrington Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HB 1142. By Mr. Lane of Bulloch:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Game and Pish Commission, so as to provide which animals might be hunted at night; and for other purposes.

The report 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 151. By Mr. Walker of Lowndes:
A bill to amend an act relating to application for letters of adminis tration so as to require that in all such applications the full name and legal residence of the deceased, the date of his death, the names, ages, relationships and addresses of the surviving spouse and heirs at law of the deceased be listed; and for other purposes.

The report 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 154. By Messrs. McClelland and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to provide for appeals in civil cases without the necessity of moving for a new trial; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Section 19 be amended by substituting the words "15 days" for the words "30 days".

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Section 21 be amended by substituting the words "within 25 days after notice that the case has been docketed" for the words "within 20 days from the service upon him of Opponent's brief" appearing in the second line of said Section 21.

Section 24 be amended by striking the last line and substituting the following: "existing method of Appeal by Bill of Exceptions and Writ of Error".

Section 25 be stricken in its entirety and a new section 25 be sub stituted as follows: "All other matters concerning Appeals under this Act, save as modified by this Act, shall be governed and controlled by the Law in force at the time this Act is passed".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amend ment 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 341. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act known as the Aid to the Disabled Act, to provide for a physical examination of applicant for assistance under this 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 34, nays 0.

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

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

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SB 56. By Senators Sanders of the 18th and Gardner of the 47th:
A bill to amend an act revising the laws of Georgia relating to discovery, dispositions and interrogatories approved March 25, 1959, (Ga. Laws 1959, Vol. 1, p. 425), so as to define the method of service of notices, orders, subpoenas and other papers; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SB 56 by adding to Section 3 thereof, at the end of Code Section 38-2114, the words:
"or which was named in the notice. Provided however, nothing herein shall be construed as repealing Code Sec. 114-713, relating to examination of claimants pursuant to order of the Board or any member thereof."

Senator Gardner of the 47th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 56.

On the motion, 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:

SB 211. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act providing for physical examinations for pros pective employees of the State, approved March 17, 1956, (Ga. L. 1956, p. 808), as amended, so as to provide that the applicant shall pay the cost of an examination performed by a physician of the applicant's choice; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Mr. Twitty of Mitchell moved to amend SB 211 by inserting a comma after the word "expense" in line 3 of Section 1 (B).

Senator Knox of 54th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 211.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

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HB 389. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:

I

A bill to validate and declare legal the creation and establishment of

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housing authorities, all bonds, contracts, agreements, notes, obligations

and undertakings of said housing authorities and all proceedings, acts

and things heretofore undertaken, performed or done with reference

thereto, and to declare said housing authorities bodies corporate and

politic; and for other purposes.

The report 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 863. By Messrs. Bowen of Toombs, Kirkland of Tattnall, Fowler of Treutlen, Arnsdorff of Effingham, Newton of Colquitt and Underwood of Mont gomery:
A bill to amend an act revising the State Game and Fish Laws, so as to place limitations upon the use of baskets for the taking of rough fish; and for other purposes.

Senator Dews of the 9th moved that HB 863 be postponed until February 16th.

On the motion to postpone, Senator Dews of the 9th called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Bell Clary Conger Dailey Dews

Dykes Griner Harrington Long McKenzie of 12th

Seagraves Staples Veazey White

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Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Brown Clanton DeLoach Fitzpatrick Grayson Harden Ingram Jackson

Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Lambert Miller McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton
Overby

Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Smalley Towson Warnell Whisnant

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

On the motion to postpone, the ayes were 14, nays 30, and the motion was lost.

The report 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 11.

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

Senator Clary of the 29th asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting no to HB 863. The consent was granted.

HB 126. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Matthews of Clarke and Jernigan of Clinch:
A bill to amend an act known as the Minimum Foundation Program for Education, so as to provide for the manner in which certain funds shall be expended; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Educational Matters offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 126 by adding a sentence at the beginning of the quoted matter found in Section 1 of said act to read as follows:
"The State Board of Education in calculating, as prescribed below, the financial ability of each local unit of administration to support the minimum foundation program for the school year of 1962-63, shall apply the same economic index (that for 1961) and

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the same seven-mill tax levy on the State School Tax Digest (that for 1960) as was used in calculating the financial ability of each local unit of administration to support the minimum foundation program for the school year of 1961-62."

By adding at the end of the 4th sentence of said quoted matter, as it read before these amendments, the following:

"Provided that the calculation of said financial ability for each school year shall not exceed the amount for that year specified for that purpose by the General Assembly in the biennial appropri ations bill."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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

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

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

The following resolution of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SR 150. By Senators Ayers of the 31st, Harrington of the 20th, Braly of the 38th and Waters of the 41st:
A resolution creating a committee to study the Health Code; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
The Committee on Rules moved to amend SR 150 by striking there from the following language:
"In order to more efficiently perform its duties the Commit tee is hereby authorized to employ clerical and technical assistance and fix the compensation therefor. The members shall receive the compensation, per diem, expenses and allowances authorized for members of interim legislative committees, but shall receive the same for not to exceed 15 days per member."

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and inserting in lieu thereof the following language:

"The members shall receive the compensation, per diem, ex penses and allowances authorized for members of interim legislative committees, but shall receive the same for not to exceed 10 days each member."

Senator Ayers of the 31st moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ment to SR 150.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.
Senator Whisnant of the 25th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Highways and recom mitted to the Committee on Rules:
HB 713. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin: A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to provide for clarification of provisions relating to riders upon motorcycles other than the operator; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.

HR 431. By Mr. Jones of Liberty: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain land in Liberty 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 32, nays 0.

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

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HR 349. By Mr. Hurst of Quitman:
A resolution to designate the S. Ernest Vandiver Causeway; and for other purposes.

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 29, 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 910. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Story of Gwinnett, Smith of Habersham, Green of Bartow, Moore of Polk and others:
A bill establishing a retirement system for the teachers in the State Public Schools and other State supported schools, so as to eliminate the requirements for maintaining an annuity reserve fund and pension reserve funds; and for other purposes.

Senator Staples of 37th moved that the Senate insist on its position in amend ing HB 910, and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

The motion prevailed, and the president appointed as a Committee of Con ference on the part of the Senate, Senators Miller of the 40th, Staples of the 37th and Ingram of the 42nd.

HB 869. By Mr. Raulerson of Echols:
A bill to amend an act relating to weights and measures, so as to pro vide that it shall be lawful to sell corn and other grains on a one hundred weight 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 28, nays 0.

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

HB 885. By Messrs. Bowen of Toombs, Arnsdorff of Effingham, Fowler of Treutlen, Johnson of Jenkins, Parker of Screven, Bowen of Randolph and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing standards for weights and measures, so as to provide for the standardization of moisture testing equipment; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

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

HB 808. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell and Smith of Emanuel:
A bill to amend the contingent section of the General Appropriations Act, so as to provide an appropriation for the Ty Cobb Baseball Me morial Commission; and for other purposes.

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

The bill involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clary
Dailey DeLoach Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner

Harden Harrington Hart Jackson Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews
Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Newton

Overby Owens Persons Ponsell Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson
Warnell Whisnant White

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

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 986. By Messrs. Newton of Colquitt, Farmer of Heard, Ware of Troup, Joiner of Washington and Fowler of Douglas: A bill to amend an act known as the Georgia Fertilizer Act, so as to define "lot" as applies in determining plant nutrient deficiency and pen alties; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage oft he bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 467. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act relating to the custody of children in connection with the granting of divorces; and for other purposes.

The report 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 735. By Mr. Echols of Upson:
A bill to amend an act known as "The General Tax Act", so as to remove the provisions as to tax upon dealers in rifles and centerfire rifle cart ridges; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 495. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell: A bill to prohibit strikes by public employees; to define "strikes" and "public employee"; to prohibit any person inciting or influencing a public employee to strike; to prescribe consequences and penalty for such violations; to prohibit recognition of labor organizations by public offi cials; and for other purposes.
The report 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 4.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator White of the 39th asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting no to HB 495.

The consent was granted.

Senator Brown of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting no to HB 495.

The consent was granted.

HB 948. By Messrs. Thornton of Bibb and Hale of Dade:
A bill to amend an act providing that the courts of inquiry of this State shall hear all legal evidence submitted by either party, and shall permit the defendant to make his own statement; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Towson of the 16th moved that the following resolution of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HR 187. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Caldwell of Upson:
A resolution to authorize the State Revenue Commissioner, in the registration of motor and other vehicles, to furnish a license plate of such quality as will last for more than one year, and annually there after, for as long as he finds it feasible, to issue a metal strip or disc or other similar indicia, to be affixed thereto and show the annual registration, as required by law, of the vehicle to which attached in lieu of a complete plate as has been the practice; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the ayes were 8, nays 26, and the motion was lost.

HB 936. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act to provide for a credit against income taxes in amount paid for certain machinery; and for other purposes.

Senator Grayson of the 1st asked unanimous consent that HB 936 be post poned until 11:00 o'clock on the 16th of February.
The consent was granted.
The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:
HB 358. By Mr. Story of Gwinnett: A bill to amend an act relating to the delivery of worthless checks, so as to clarify said check; to provide certain rules of evidence and pre sumptions in civil actions arising out of arrest or prosecution hereunder; and for other purposes.

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Senator Gardner of the 47th moved that the Senate insist on its position and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

On the motion, the ayes were 33, nays 2, and the motion prevailed.

The president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate, Senators McKenzie of the 13th, Persons of the 22nd and Gardner of the 47th.

HB 949. By Messrs. Thornton of Bibb and Hale of Dade:
A bill to amend an act relating to the prisoner's statement in criminal trials and the procedure connected therewith, so as to permit the accused to testify; and for other purposes.

Senator Dews of the 9th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 949 by striking the question mark after "the", by the word "failure" in section 1 and at the end of the amended code section 38-415 and adding thereto the following:
"Provided, however, in the event the defendant elects to be sworn and examined, he shall not lose his right to open and conclude the argument to the jury, if he has not introduced other evidence in the trial."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amend ment 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 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
HB 1052. By Messrs. Kirkland of Tattnall, Morgan of Gwinnett and Cox of Clarke: A bill to provide for certain changes in and additions to the provisions of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1017. By Messrs. Brooks of Fulton and McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to provide that the manufacturer of any new personal property sold either directly to the ultimate consumer, or sold through a dealer, or some other person, shall be deemed to impart certain implied war ranties to said ultimate consumer; and for other purposes.

The report 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 754. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll:
A bill to amend an act relating to the grounds that are sufficient to authorize the granting of a total divorce, so as to change the time an insane person shall be confined to an institution immediately preceding the commencement of a divorce action; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1129. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Moss of Calhoun, Akins of Union and others: A bill to repeal certain laws and parts of laws relating to the Cherokee Indians; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Government Operations offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 1129 by striking the period at the end of Section 7 and adding the following ", is hereby repealed".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HR 628. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters of the State of Georgia an amend ment to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, as amended, so as to extend the power of taxation over the whole State exercised by the General Assembly to include a tax for school lunch purposes; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection by the people; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section II, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new subparagraph to read:
Subparagraph 10. For school lunch purposes
Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion 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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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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 extend the power of taxation over the whole State exercised by the General Assembly to include a tax for school lunch purposes.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to extend the power of taxation over the whole State exercised by the General Assembly to include a tax for school lunch purposes."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, 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:

Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Dailey DeLoach Dews Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harrington

Hart Jackson Johnson Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th

Overby Owens Perry Persons Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 910. By Messrs. Hall of Ployd, Story of Gwinnett, Smith of Habersham, Greene of Bartow, Moore of Polk, Miller of Elbert, Cloer of Towns and Wilson of Cobb:
A bill to establish a retirement system for the teachers in the state public schools concerning the annuity reserve fund.
Senator Miller of the 40th moved that the Senate insist on its position and that a Committee of Conference be appointed, and the motion prevailed.

The president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate, Senators Miller of the 40th, Ingram of the 42nd and Staples of the 37th.

The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

SB 199. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend Section 29-301 of the Code, relating to covenants run ning with the land, so as to provide that covenants restricting lands to certain uses shall not run more than twenty (20) years in counties and municipalities which have a Planning Commission; and for other pur poses.

Senator Overby of the 33rd moved that the Senate insist on its position, and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

The motion prevailed, and the president appointed as a Committee of Con ferences Senators Lambert of the 28th, Overby of the 33rd and Knox of the 54th.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

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SB 179. By Senator McWhorter of the 50th:
A bill to amend Code Section 92-4611, relating to the duties of Tax Receivers, so as to provide that the Tax Receiver need not make rounds for the purpose of receiving tax returns to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Mr. Killian of Glynn moved to amend SB 179 by inserting in the caption the words "and tax commissioners" after the words "tax re ceivers", and by inserting in section 1 the words "and tax commissioner" after the words "tax receiver".

Senator McWhorter of the 50th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 179.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 36, nays 1, and the amendment was agreed to.

The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering a House substitute thereto:

SB 41. By Senators Whisnant of the 25th, Jackson of the 24th and Knox of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act authorizing the chartering and empowering of corporations, and amending, revising and perfecting the present corporation laws of the State; to repeal section 22-308 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, so as to provide that instru ments executed by a corporation conveying an interest in real property, with the exception of transfers of and releases from security instru ments, when signed by the President, Vice-President or Assistant VicePresident of the corporation and attested or countersigned by the Secre tary, Assistant Secretary, Cashier or Assistant Cashier of the corpora tion, with the corporation's seal attached, shall be conclusive evidence that said officers signing are duly authorized to execute and deliver the same; to provide that any corporation may, by proper resolution, authorize the execution of such instruments by other officers of the corporation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House substitute was as follows: A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act entitled "An act authorizing

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the chartering and empowering of corporations, and amending, re vising and perfecting the present corporation laws of the State; to repeal section 22-308 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended by an act approved March 15, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, pp. 108-9, and to repeal said last mentioned act) and to insert a new section in lieu thereof; and for other purposes," approved January 28, 1938 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 214), as amended, so as to provide that instruments executed by a corporation conveying an interest in real property, with the exception of transfers of and releases from security instruments, when signed by the President, Vice-President or Assistant Vice-Presi dent of the corporation and attested or countersigned by the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Cashier or Assistant Cashier of the corporation, with the corporation's seal attached, shall be conclusive evidence that said officers signing are duly authorized to execute and deliver the same; to provide that any corporation may, by proper resolution, author ize the execution of such instruments by other officers of the corpora tion; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:

SECTION 1

An act entitled "An act authorizing the chartering and empower ing of corporations, and amending, revising and perfecting the present corporation laws of the State; to repeal Section 22-308 of the Code
of Georgia of 1933, as amended by an act approved March 15, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, pp. 108-9, and to repeal said last mentioned act) and to insert a new section in lieu thereof; and for other purposes.", approved January 28, 1938 (Ga. L. 1937-8, Ex. Sess., p. 214), as amended, is hereby amended by adding following Section 32 a new section to be numbered Section 32 A and to read as follows:

Section 32 A. Instruments executed by a corporation convey ing an interest in real property, with the exception of transfers of and releases from security instruments, when signed by the Presi dent, Vice-President or Assistant Vice-President of the corporation and attested or countersigned by the Secretary, Assistant Secretary Cashier or Assistant Cashier of the corporation, with the corpora tion's seal attached, shall be prima facie evidence that said officers signing are duly authorized to execute and deliver the same. Any corporation may, by proper resolution, authorize the execution of such instruments by other officers of the corporation.

SECTION 2

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Senator Whisnant of the 25th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute by substitute.

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The Senate substitute was as follows:

SB 41.
AN ACT
To amend an act entitled "An Act authorizing the chartering and empowering of corporations, and amending, revising and perfecting the present corporation laws of the State; to repeal section 22-308 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended by an act approved March 15, 1935 (Ga. Laws 1935, p. 108-9, and to repeal said last mentioned act) and to insert a new section in lieu thereof; and for other purposes," approved January 28, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 214), as amended, so as to provide that instruments executed by a corporation conveying an interest in real property, with the exception of transfers of and releases from security instruments, when signed by the President or Vice President of the corporation and attested or countersigned by the Secretary or Cashier of the corporation, with the corporation's seal attached, shall be conclusive evidence that said officers signing are duly authorized to execute and deliver the same; to provide that when signed by the President or Vice President of the corporation and at tested or countersigned by the Assistant Secretary or Assistant Cashier of the corporation, with the corporation's seal attached, shall be prima facie evidence that said officers signing are duly authorized to execute and deliver the same; to provide that any corporation may, by proper resolution, authorize the execution of such instruments by other offi cers of the corporation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An act entitled "An act authorizing the chartering and empowering of corporations, and amending, revising and perfecting the present corporation laws of the State; to repeal section 22-308 ;of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended by an act approved March 15, 1935 (Ga. Laws 1935, p. 108-9, and to repeal said last mentioned act) and to insert a new section in lieu thereof; and for other purposes," approved January 28, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 214), as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Section to be known as Section 32A to read as follows:
"Section 32A. Instruments executed by a corporation con veying an interest in real property, with the exception of transfers of and releases from security instruments, when signed by the President or Vice President and attested or countersigned by the Secretary or Cashier of the corporation, with the corporation's seal attached, shall be conclusive evidence that said officers sign ing are duly authorized to execute and deliver the same. Instru ments executed by a corporation conveying an interest in real property, with the exception of transfers of and releases from security instruments, when signed by the President or Vice Presi-

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dent and attested or countersigned by the Assistant Secretary or Assistant Cashier of the corporation, with the corporation's seal attached, shall be prima facie evidence that said officers signing are duly authorized to execute and deliver the same. Any corpora tion may, by proper resolution, authorize the execution of such instruments by other officers of the corporation."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the motion to agree to the House substitute by substitute, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

HB 809. By Messrs. Singer of Stewart, Hurst of Quitman, Dicus and Wickham of Muscogee and Jones of Worth:
A bill to amend an act known as the General Appropriations Act, so as to amend the appropriations to the Department 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 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1034. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson:
A bill to amend an act relating to the authority of county boards of education over school property and facilities so as to provide that county boards may transfer school sites located in municipalities under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 959. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act relating to the "Motor Fuel Tax Law", by re defining the terms upon which the present tax of 1 cent per gallon shall be levied upon kerosene, and by providing that such tax shall be allowed as a credit when such kerosene is subsequently sold as a motor fuel; and for other purposes.

Senator Johnson of the 4th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 959 by excluding kerosene oil used for heating and/or curing purposes.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Friday, February 16, 1962.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 9:30, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer was offered by Father Joseph J. Beltran, pastor, St. Paul and Peter Church, Decatur, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Waters of the 41st reported that the journal of yesterday's proceed ings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Knox of the 54th asked unanimous consent that the following be established as the order of business for today:
1. Reports of standing committees. 2. Third reading and passage of local uncontested bills and resolutions.
3. Third reading and consideration of general bills and resolutions.

The consent was granted.

Senator Lambert of the 28th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be placed on the calendar:

HB 861. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act providing for the definition of certain words used concerning the regulation of motor common carriers, so as to define "for hire"; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, 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 27. By Senator Gardner of the 47th:
A bill to amend Code Section 81-1001, relating to the time and place for determining the sufficiency of pleadings, so as to remove certain provi sions relating to the waiver of objections; and for other purposes.

SB 52. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to amend an act known as "The Old Age Assistance Act", so as to change the definition of "Assistance" under this act; and for other pur poses.

SB 59. By Senators Sanders of the 18th and Gardner of the 47th:
A bill to amend Code Section 110-401 of the Code relating to judgments by default, so as to redefine the situations in which damages must be established; and for other purposes.

SB 84. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to amend Code Section 24-406 relating to the election to fill a vacancy for justice of peace, so as to provide that the ordinary shall call election; and for other purposes.

SB 89. By Senator Knox of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act amending and revising the adoption laws now set forth in Chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933 so as to provide the manner and method of giving notice of final hearings in adoption cases when the address of the party or parties is unknown; and for other purposes.

SR 128. By Senator Jackson of the 24th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Department of Industry and Trade and to provide for a Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

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SR 142. By Senator Towson of the 16th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the General Assembly to abolish Justice Courts and the offices of Justices of the Peace and Notary Public ex-officio Justices of the Peace in Laurens County; and for other purposes.

SR 146. By Senator McWhorter of the 34th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Oglethorpe Development Authority; and for other purposes.
SB 176. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to amend an act which authorized the acceptance and payment of cash bonds from persons charged with violation of traffic laws; and for other purposes.
SB 178. By Senator McWhorter of the 50th: A bill to amend Code Section 92-4901 relating to the duties of tax col lectors, so as to provide that the Tax Collector need not make rounds for the purpose of collecting taxes; and for other purposes.

SB 181. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to amend an act known as the "Statewide Probation Act", so as to change the compensation of the Director of Probation; and for other purposes.
SB 183. By Senators Claxton of the 21st, Jones of the 23rd, Towson of the 16th and others: A bill to provide for a Georgia Police Academy; and for other purposes.
SB 182. By Senators Braly of the 38th and Ayers of the 31st: A bill relating to public health and welfare; to relieve from civil liability any person who renders emergency care at the scene of the emergency when such care or services are rendered without charge and in good faith; and for other purposes.

SB 215. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to provide that whenever income from an estate or trust is avail able for the benefit of a person whose support is the legal obligation of another and such income is actually used for such person's support, the

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legal obligation of the other to support such person is reduced to the extent that such income is actually used for such persons support; and for other purposes.

SB 227. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to amend an act providing pensions for the firemen of the State of Georgia, so as to define the rights of beneficiaries; and for other purposes.

SB 236. By Senators Jackson of the 24th and Mathews of the 48th and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Commerce, so as to create the Department of Industry and Trade in lieu of and as successor to the Department of Commerce; and for other purposes.

SB 239. By Senators Dykes of the 14th, Dailey of the llth and Waters of the 41st:
A bill to amend the laws relating to the State Board of Corrections and prisons so as to provide for the designation of first offenders honor camps; and for other purposes.

The House agreed to the Senate amendments/substitutes to the following bills and resolutions of the House:

HB 895. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to create and establish a Board of Physical Therapy, and to pro vide and specify all details germane and pertinent to the composition, administration and operation of same; and for other purposes.

HB 712. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin:
A bill to provide that school bus drivers in the public schools of this State shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed school month of service; and for other purposes.

HB 1019. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue for Paulding County; and for other purposes.

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HB 771. By Mr. Story of Gwinnett:
A bill providing that Emeritus Officers shall receive an annual salary equal to two-thirds of the salary as providing by law for the respective offices from which said Emeritus officers have retires at the time of the appointment to an Emeritus position or $12,000.00 per annum which ever shall be the less amount; and for other purposes.

HR 369. By Mr. Fowler of Douglas:
A resolution relating to the placing of four busts of Chief Justices in the State Judicial Building; and for other purposes.

HR 483. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Hall County to establish districts for the purpose of building, erecting, estab lishing, maintaining, and operating story sewers, and a system of gar bage collection within said county; and for other purposes.
HR 578. By Mr. Davis of Wayne: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the recall of county officers of Wayne County; and for other purposes.
HR 516. By Messrs. Crawford, Dickey and Funk of Chatham: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the establishment of fire protection districts, sewerage and sanitation districts and water works districts in Chatham County; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House:
HB 921. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel, Twitty of Mitchell, and others: A bill to provide for grants to municipalities to aid in the construction and maintenance of streets; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House and Senate:
HR 720. By Messrs. Caldwell of Upson, Parker of Appling, and others: A resolution commending Sgt. Ben F. Rains; and for other purposes.

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SR 167. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A resolution expressing deepest regrets at the passing of Honorable L. 0. Mosley; and for other purposes.

SR 157. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution requesting the Institute of Law and Government of the School of Law and the Center for Continuing Education of the Univer sity of Georgia to conduct the Third Institute for Georgia Legislators, providing for the formation of a Program Committee; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the Conference Committee report on the following bill of the House:

HB 882. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide for the redefinition of a lienholder; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position on the following bills of the House and appoints the following Conference Committee:

HB 358. By Mr. Story of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act relating to the delivery of worthless checks, so as to clarify said check; and for other purposes.

Messrs. Story of Gwinnett, Murphy of Haralson and Busbee of Dougherty.

HB 910. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Story of Gwinnett, Smith of Habersham, and others:
A bill establishing a retirement system for the teachers in the State Public Schools and other State Supported Schools; and for other pur poses.

Messrs. Moore of Polk, Story of Gwinnett and Lewis of Burke.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Rules 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 724. Do Pass. HB 1080. Do Pass. HB 1081. Do Pass. HB 1151. Do Pass. HB 1194. Do Pass. HB 1214. Do Pass. HB 1251. Do Pass. HB 1252. Do Pass. HB 1253. Do Pass. HB 761. Do Pass, as Amended. HR 473. Do Pass. HR 501. Do Pass. HR 509. Do Not Pass. HR 583. Do Pass. HR 574. Do Pass. HR 575. Do Pass. HR 644. Do Pass. HR 645. Do Pass. HR 646. Do Pass. HR 647. Do Pass. HR 655. Do Pass. HR 658. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

Mr. Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con-

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sideration 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 recom mendations :
HB 1231. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1232. Do Pass. HB 1240. Do Pass. HB 1241. Do Pass. HB 1242. Do Pass. HB 1243. Do Pass. HB 1244. Do Pass. HB 1246. Do Pass. HB 1249. Do Pass. HB 1250. Do Pass. HB 1254. Do Pass. HB 1255. Do Pass. HB 1256. Do Pass. HB 1259. Do Pass. HB 1262. Do Pass. HB 1266. Do Pass. HB 1267. Do Pass. HB 1268. Do Pass. HB 1269. Do Pass. HB 1270. Do Pass. HB 1272. Do Pass. HB 1273. Do Pass. HB 1275. Do Pass. HB 1276. Do Pass. HB 1277. Do Pass. HB 1281. Do Pass. HR 105. Do Pass. HR 639. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Brown of 52nd District, Chairman.

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Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following resolu tions of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HR 659. Do Pass. HR 660. Do Pass. HR 661. Do Pass. HR 663. Do Pass. HR 664. Do Pass. HR 667. Do Pass. HR 668. Do Pass. HR 669. Do Pass. HR 644. Do Pass. HR 499. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

Mr. Jones of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations 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 270. Do Pass. HR 480. Do Pass. HR 481. Do Pass. HR 611. Do Pass. HR 514. Do Pass. HR 526. Do Pass. HR 637. Do Pass. HR 657. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Jones of 23rd District, Chairman.

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1139

Mr. Staples of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills and resolution of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 1040. Do Pass. HB 1062. Do Pass. HB 1071. Do Pass. HB 1116. Do Pass. HB 1193. Do Pass. HB 1215. Do Pass. HR 643. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Staples of 37th District, Chairman.

Mr. Whisnant of the 25th District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 741. Do Pass, by Substitute. SR 161. Do Pass. HR 450. Do Pass. HB 1194. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Whisnant of 25th District, Secretary.

Mr. Towson of the 16th District, Chairman of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Government Operations has had under consideration the

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following resolution of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HR 557. Do Not Pass. Respectfully submitted, Towson of 16th District, Chairman.

Mr. Hart of the 53rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has had under con sideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 1003. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Hart of 53rd District, Chairman.

Mr. Griner of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utili ties and Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation has had under con sideration 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 861. Do Pass. HB 927. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Griner of 45th District, Chairman.
Mr. Overby of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under considera-

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tion 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 1177. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Overby of 33rd District, Chairman.

Mr. Blalock of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways 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 1018. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Blalock of 36th District, Chairman.

Mr. Gardner of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banking and Finance has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 1203. Do Pass. HB 1090. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Gardner of 47th District, Chairman.

Mr. Brown of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con-

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sideration 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 203. Do Pass. HB 660. Do Pass. HB 682. Do Pass. HB 683. Do Pass. HB 760. Do Pass. HB 1103. Do Pass. HB 1104. Do Pass. HB 1105. Do Pass. HB 1108. Do Pass. HB 1110. Do Pass. HB 1208. Do Pass. HB 1209. Do Pass. HB 1220. Do Pass. HB 1245. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1162. Do Pass. HB 1210. Do Pass. HB 1213. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1216. Do Pass. HB 1217. Do Pass. HB 1218. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1222. Do Pass. HB 1223. Do Pass. HB 1224. Do Pass. HB 1226. Do Pass. HB 1227. Do Pass. HB 1229. Do Pass. HB 1230. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1258. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Brown of 52nd District, Chairman.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 177. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A resolution commending Honorable Robert F. Maddox; and for other purposes.

SR 179. By Senator Owens of the 32nd:
A resolution providing that before any interim committee meets, or before any senator performs duties under provisions creating interim committees and authorizing them to perform certain duties, approval must be obtained from the President of the Senate; and for other pur poses.

SR 180. By Senator Dews of the 9th:
A resolution creating an interim legislative committee to study the feasibility of manufacturing permanent automobile license plates; and for other purposes.

SR 181. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution expressing regret at the passing of Honorable Samuel H. Swint; and for other purposes.

SR 182. By Senators Sanders of the 18th and Towson of the 16th:
A resolution creating an interim legislative committee to make a study of the taxes affecting industries; and for other purposes.

SR 183. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A resolution commending and expressing appreciation to Honorable Herbert T. Jenkins; and for other purposes.

SR 184. By Senators Harrington of the 20th and Long of the 3rd:
A resolution relative to the Macon Telegraph Publishing Company; and for other purposes.

SR 185. By Senators Sanders of the 18th, Towson of the 16th and Veazey of the 19th:
A resolution commending the Honorable Samuel Braly of the 38th and the Honorable C. L. Ayers of the 31st; and for other purposes.

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SR 178. By Senators Ingram of the 42nd, Miller of the 40th and Jones of the 23rd:
A resolution to create an Educational Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Senator McWhorter of the 50th offered the following amendment:
Amend SR 178 by striking the second sentence in paragraph four (4) which is worded as follows:
"The Chairman of said Committee shall have authority to assign individual members to such sub-committees as he deems nec essary."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the resolu tion was adopted, as amended.

SR 186. By Senator Dailey of the llth: A resolution congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Ward Edwards; and for other purposes.
SR 187. By Senator Towson of the 16th, Braly of the 38th, and many others: A resolution commending Lieutenant Governor Garland T. Byrd; and for other purposes.
SR 188. By Senator Dailey of the llth: A resolution expressing appreciation to the Honorable George D. Stewart, Secretary of the Senate, Honorable Lamont Smith, Assistant Secre tary of the Senate, and the staff of the Secretary of the Senate; and for other purposes.
SR 189. By Senators Veazey of the 19th and McKenzie of the 12th: A resolution creating a committee to study laws relating to alcoholic beverages and the administration thereof; and for other purposes.
The following local uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

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HB 203. By Messrs. M. Smith, McClelland of Fulton and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act to provide in certain cities, pensions, to officers and employees should be provided; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 660. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and M. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing for pensions for members of Police Departments in certain cities, so as to provide additional pension bene fits for all members of the police departments of such cities who have served in excess of 30 years at the time of retirement; and for other purposes.

The report 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 682. By Mr. M. Smith of Fulton: A bill to amend an act providing in Fulton County a system of pensions and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Educa tion of Fulton County, so as to increase pension benefits provided under 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 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 683. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that cities with a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide additional pension benefits for all employees who have served in excess of 25 years at the time of retirement; and for other purposes.

The report 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 760. By Messrs. Brooks, M. Smith and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta relating to the qualifications of the Mayor; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1103. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point by extending the city 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 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HE 1104. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point by extending the city limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1105. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point by extending the city limits; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1108. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, by extending the city limits; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1110. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park to extend it present boundaries; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1193. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield, Pannell of Murray, Crowe and Greene of Bartow:
A bill to provide for the appointment of an Assistant Solicitor-General in Judicial Circuits in certain 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 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1208. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker: A bill to amend an act creating the charter of the City of Rossville, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1209. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Ft. Oglethorpe, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1210. By Messrs. Coker and Abney of Walker:
A bill to amend an act creating the charter of the City of Rossville; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1216. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to study at causes, effects, rehabilitation, and treat ment facilities for alcoholics; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1217. By Messrs. Brooks, Smith and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1222. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1223. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1224. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester, so as to allow the governing authority of said city to provide group or other insurance for the benefit of its employees; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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,: HB 1226. By Mr. Smith of Fulton:



A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East

Point, by reducing the city limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1227. By Mr. Smith of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, so as to extend the city limits; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1229. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 44, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1232. By Mr. NeSmith of Meriwether: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Manchester; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1240. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to provide for the appointment of a county depository for Pauld ing 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 44, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1241. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Paulding 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 44, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1242. By Mr. Rogers of Paulding:
A bill to amend an act supplementing the compensation of the Coroner of Paulding County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1243. By Messrs. Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb: A bill to create in certain counties a Tax Collection Study Commission to study the collection and assessment of State and county taxes and municipal taxes of cities lying wholly in such 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 41, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1244. By Messrs. Mackay, Rutland and Howard of DeKalb: A bill to amend an act providing for election precincts in certain 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 38, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1246. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton, Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to the municipal revenue collector; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1249. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A bill to provide that no minor shall be placed in any private institution in Rockdale County without the consent of the Judge of the Juvenile Court of said county; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, Was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1250. By Messrs. Mackay, Howard and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act creating and establishing the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1254. By Messrs. Birdsong and Ware of Troup:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of West Point, so as to authorize the sale of certain property; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1962 On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed;

HB 1255. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A bill placing the clerk of the Superior Court of Elbert County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed!.

HB 1256. By Mr. Miller of Elbert:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners for the County of Elbert, so as to provide for a change in the number of Commissioner districts and to redefine the number remaining; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1259. By Mr. Barber of Jackson: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to change 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 38, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1262. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Jefferson, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1266. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to change 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 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1267. By Mr. Pannell of Murray:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, so as to close a certain portion of an alley in said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1268. By Messrs. Hull, Fleming and Fuqua of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to provide that the Mayor and Council shall have the power and authority to grant to the Barringer Corporation the right to erect an overhead passageway across Ellis Street between Albion Avenue and Eighth Street; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1269. By Messrs. Fleming, Hull and Fuqua of Richmond:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to creati a Board of Civil Service 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 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1270. By Messrs. Hull, Fleming and Fuqua of Richmond:
A bill carrying into effect the constitutional amendment reported in Georgia Laws 1956, empowering the General Assembly of Georgia to consolidate and combine the Richmond County and the city council of Augusta Tax Assessors; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1281. By Mr. Akins of Union:
A bill to amend an act defining and enlarging the jurisdiction of courts of Ordinary, so as to provide that the Clerk of the Superior Court shall attend the Court of Ordinary in all cases for violation of traffic laws in certain 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 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 105. By Mr. McCracken of Jefferson County:
A resolution providing for the investigation of the Ordinaries' Retire ment Fund 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 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1272. By Mr. Baughman of Early:
A bill to amend the act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Early County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1273. By Mr. Underwood of Taylor:

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A bill to amend an act to provide and establish a new charter for the

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City of Reynolds; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1275. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes: A bill to create the Washington-Wilkes Payroll Development Authority; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1276. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta> so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1277. By Messrs. Brooks and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, relating to land lots; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1279. By Messrs. Dicus, Wickham and Pickard of Muscogee:
A bill to amend an act relating to ad valorem taxes for the purpose of paying ordinary current expenses of the City of Columbus; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1084. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Pulton:
A bill to fix the salary of judges of juvenile courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.

Senator Brown of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1084 by striking Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the bill in their entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 1. Juvenile Court Judge's Salary. In the counties of Georgia having a population of 500,000 or more by the last or any future United States Census, the salary of the judge of the juvenile court shall bs in the sum of $17,400.00 per annum, payable in equal monthly amounts, out of the county treasury of such county.
"Section 2. The increased compensation provided by this statute shall be effective January 1, 1963.
"Section 3. The increased compensation provided by this statute, over and above the amount of $15,000.00, shall not operate to increase the amount of pension payable upon retirement of the

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officer whose compensation is thus increased, nor shall the amount of compensation over and above $15,000.00 be assessable for pension purposes. Before such increased compensation shall be due and payable, such officer shall execute a written waiver to be prepared by the County Attorney in which such officer shall agree that the increased compensation, over and above the amount of $15,000.00, provided herein, shall not operate to increase the amount of pension payable to the officer upon retirement, nor shall the amount of compensation over and above $15,000.00 be assessable for pension purposes.

"Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 1160. By Messrs. Smith and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:

Senator Brown of the 52nd, moves to amend HB 1160 by deleting sub-para graph (g) of section 1 in its entirety and by substituting in lieu thereof the following sub-paragraph:
"In addition to the payments required to be made in sub-para graph (f) above, any teacher or employee who may become a participant under this amendment shall be entitled to all benefits and receive credit for all the years of his creditable service, provided he shall pay into the Fund the sum of five percent (5%) of his total salary from the time his salary exceeded $300.00 per month if he does not provide for the payment of a pension to a beneficiary;

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and the sum of six percent (6%) of his total salary from the time his salary exceeded $300.00 per month if he does provide for the payment of a pension to a beneficiary. Payments previously made to the Pension Fund not exceeding the amount due the Fund shall be deducted from the total amount due in arriving at the total sum of five percent (5%) or six percent (6%)."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 1162. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act providing that certain cities shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide increased pension for certain officers and employees; and for other purposes.

Senator McWhorter of the 34th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1162(AM) by adding in paragraph (d) of Section 1 of said bill after the words, "seventy-five percent (75%) of the average monthly salary used in computing the pension benefits under the terms of this amendment the words, "or five hundred ($500.00) dollars per month, whichever is less."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 1213. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park by extending the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1213 by striking from Section 1 thereof the following language:
"All that portion of Land Lot 8 and Land Lot 25 of the 13th District of Clayton County, Georgia, not now within the city limits of either the City of College Park or the City of Atlanta."
and substituting in lieu thereof the following language:
"All that portion of Land Lot 8 and Land Lot 25 of the 13th District of Clayton County, Georgia, not owned by the City of Atlanta, on the effective date of this act and not within the city limits of College Park, Georgia, on the effective date of this act."
So that Section 1, as amended, will read as follows:
"Section 1. Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid that the corporate limits of said City of College Park, the municipal cor porate limits of said City of College Park, the municipal corporation aforesaid, be and the same are hereby extended beyond its present boundaries as now defined so as to include the following territory, to-wit:
"All that portion of Land Lot 8 and Land Lot 25 of the 13th District of Clayton County, Georgia, not owned by the City of Atlanta, on the effective date of this act, and not within the City limits of College Park, Georgia, on the effective date of this act."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 1218. By Messrs. Smith, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act creating a joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors in certain counties, so as to fix the salaries of the members; and for other purposes.

Senator Brown of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1218 by adding to the end of Section 1 the following sentence:
"The salary of the Office Manager shall be $9,000.00 per annum, which shall be divided into monthly, semi-monthly or other install ments."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 1220. By Messrs. Howard, Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to create and establish in DeKalb County, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected; and for other purposes.

Senator McWhorter of the 34th offered the following amendment:
Senator McWhorter of the 34th moves to amend HB 1220 by striking Section 4 and inserting a new Section 4 to read as follows:
"The Board of Education established herein shall consist of a member from each of the said School Board Districts. Each member

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of the Board of Education shall be elected by the qualified voters of the School Board District in which he resides, but each candidate for membership on the Board shall have been a resident for at least one (1) year of the School Board District which he offers to repre sent and no two (2) members shall reside in the same School Board District. A candidate for election to the said Board of Education of DeKalb County shall designate the post for which he offers and the candidate receiving the largest number of votes for the post shall be declared elected to such post. Should a member of the said Board of Education move from the district he represents, his office shall be vacant."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the amend ment 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 1230. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta, so as to adjust and fix the salaries of the Judges and the Solicitor-General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

Senator Brown of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Senator Brown of the 52nd moves to Amend House Bill 1230 in the following particulars:
Amend Section 1 by striking therefrom the words and figures "fifteen thousand six hundred dollars ($15,600.00)" and substituting in lieu thereof the words and figures "sixteen thousand eight hundred dollars ($16,800.00)"; and by striking at the end of the section the date "January 1, 1962" and inserting in lieu thereof "January 1, 1963"; so that Section 1 shall now read as follows:
"Section 1. The act establishing the Criminal Court of Atlanta, approved September 6, 1891, and the act amending said act approved February 23, 1935, and the act amending said act approved March 28, 1935 and as further amended by an act approved January 27,

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1951, and an act approved March 6, 1956, and an act approved February 26, 1957, and other acts amendatory to said act estab lishing the Criminal Court of Atlanta, be and the same is hereby amended by providing as follows:

"From and after the passage of this act the annual salaries of the judges and the solicitor-general of said court shall be sixteen thousand eight hundred dollars ($16,800.00) each payable monthly out of the treasury of Fulton County in equal monthly installments beginning as of January 1, 1963."

Said bill is further amended by adding a new section to be numbered "Section l(a) to read as follows:

"Section l(a). The increased compensation provided by this statute shall not operate to increase the amount of pension payable upon retirement to the officer whose compensation is thus increased. Before such increased compensation shall be due and payable, such officer shall execute a written waiver to be prepared by the County Attorney in which such officer shall agree that the increased com pensation provided herein shall not operate to increase the amount of the pension payable to such officer upon retirement."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 1231. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act relating to the abolition of justice courts and the office of Justice of the Peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace, in certain counties; and for other purposes.

Senator Brown of the 52nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1231 in the following particulars: Amend Section 1 by striking the words and figures "sixteen thousand

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two hundred ($16,200) dollars" and substituting in lieu thereof "seven teen thousand four hundred ($17,400) dollars", and by striking the words and figures "fifteen thousand six hundred ($15,600.00) dollars" and substituting "sixteen thousand eight hundred ($16,800.00) dollars"; also, delete the last sentence of Section 14-A in Section 1 which reads: "This section is to be effective when this act is approved by the Gover nor" and insert in lieu thereof this sentence: "The increased compensa tion provided by this statute shall be effective January 1, 1963"; so that Section 14-A shall read as follows:

"Section 14-A. The annual salary of the chief judge of said court shall be seventeen thousand four hundred ($17,400.00) dollars, and the annual salary of the associate judges of said court shall be sixteen thousand eight hundred ($16,800.00) dollars, and shall be paid in equal monthly installments upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Fulton County, or his order, and drawn upon the county treasurer of Fulton County; provided, that no judge or other official of said court shall receive to his own use any fees or perquisites of office. The increased compensation provided by this statute shall be effec tive January 1, 1963."
Said bill is further amended by adding a new section to be known as Section 14-B, as follows:
"Section 14-B. The increased compensation provided by this statute shall not operate to increase the amount of pension payable upon retirement to the officer whose compensation is thus increased. Before such increased compensation shall be due and payable, such officer shall execute a written waiver to be prepared by the County Attorney in which such officer shall agree that the increased com pensation provided herein shall not operate to increase the amount of the pension payable to such officer upon retirement."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 1245. By Messrs. Rutland, Howard and Mackay of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act repealing the Juvenile Court Act and establishing Juvenile Courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.

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Senator McWhorter of the 34th offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 1245 as follows:

By changing the last sentence of Section 1 to read as follows:

"The salary of the Juvenile Court Judge in such counties shall be $11,500.00 per annum, payable by the county in equal monthly installments on the first day of each month."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 1258. By Mr. Barber of Jackson:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to provide for the registration of voters; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following substitute to HB 1258:
AN ACT
To amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. Laws 1909, p. 655), as amended, so as to provide that where a sale of any public utility is contemplated, approval of said sale must be given by the residents of said city in a referendum; to strike from Section 31 of said act the following language:
", and provided, further, that the said Mayor and Council of the City of Commerce shall not have the right to grant licenses to any person or persons or corporations running billiard, bagatelle, or pool tables, or other tables of like character, nor licenses to pawn brokers, within the incorporate limits of said City of Commerce; provided, further that nothing herein shall prevent the Mayor and Council from granting licenses for the operation of a box ball or

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bowling alleys within the incorporate limits of said City of Corn-

to provide for the permanent registration of voters; to provide for a Permanent Qualification Book; to provide for a City Board of Regis trars; to define the powers, authority and duties of said Board of Registrars; to define the procedure connected therewith; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An act incorporating the City of Commerce, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. Laws 1909, p. 655), as amended, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to be known as Section 1-A, to read as follows:
"Section 1-A. Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, and it is hereby enacted by the same, that whenever the mayor and council of the City of Commerce deem it necessary to sell any of the public utilities which are owned by the City of Commerce, they shall submit the proposal for said sale to the registered and qualified voters of Commerce for their approval or rejection. Said referendum shall be managed as other referendums except that if the sale is to be approved a majority of the registered and qualified voters must vote and a majority of those voting must vote for approval. If the conditions in the foregoing sentence are not met and a majority of the registered and qualified voters vote against said sale, said sale shall not be made."
Section 2. Said act is further amended by striking from Section 31 thereof the following language:
", and provided, further, that the said Mayor and Council of the City of Commerce shall not have the right to grant licenses to any person or persons or corporations running billiard, bagatelle, or pool tables, or other tables of like character, nor licenses to pawnbrokers, within the incorporate limits of said City of Commerce; provided, further that nothing herein shall prevent the Mayor and Council from granting licenses for the operation of a box ball or bowling alleys within the incorporate limits of said City of Commerce";
so that when so amended said Section shall read as follows:
"Section 31. Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, that it is hereby enacted by the same, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Commerce shall have sole power to grant licenses in said city and to fix the price of such licenses and the terms and regula tions on which same may be granted; provided, however, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Commerce shall never have power to license the sale of spiritous malt, vinous, alcoholic or intoxicating liquors, or beers of any kind in the said City of Commerce."

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Section 3. Said act is further amended by striking Section 44 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 44 to read as follows:

"Section 44. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that from and after the passage of this act the city clerk of the city council of the City of Commerce shall be required to keep a book to be called the Permanent Qualification Book, upon which all persons desiring to qualify as voters shall be required to qualify as now required by the laws of this State, and especially the laws governing the City of Commerce. Such voters, upon qualification, shall sign their names in alphabetical order, and shall be subject to examination by the City Board of Registrars, in the manner here inafter provided. Said Permanent Qualification Book shall be in the custody and possession of the city clerk of the City of Commerce, and shall be available during the office hours of the said city clerk, for any qualified voter or voters who may desire to register at any time. It shall be the duty of the clerk, upon application in person, and not by proxy, of any citizen who is qualified to vote for mem bers of General Assembly and who upon the date of the election, if then a resident, will have resided in said City of Commerce for six months prior thereto, to allow such person to register his or her name and color, recording on such Permanent R?gistration Book, beside the applicant's name, his or her age and ward in which said citizen lives or resides. Said clerk shall not knowingly permit any one to register who is not lawfully entitled to do so, and shall in every case, before registering the applicant, administer to him the following oath: "You do solemnly swear that you are a citizen of the United States; that you have resided in Georgia for twelve months, in Jackson County six months, and in the City of Commerce six months, or that by the date of the next city election, if still a resident of the city, you will have fulfilled these conditions; that it is your intention to remain a resident of the city until the date of the election; that you are eighteen years old." It shall be the duty of the clerk to have written or printed the above oath on the front page of said Permanent Qualification Book, and to require the applicant for registration to swear to said oath, and to sign his name thereto, or by some one authorized to do so for him; that such voters who have qualified and have signed the Permanent Qualification Book shall not thereafter be required to register or further to qualify except as may be required by the City Board of Registrars, and such voters shall in all cases be entitled to receive the same notice and shall have the same rights as given by law under the provisions of this act; provided that no person shall re main registered longer than he or she retains the qualification under which he or she registered."

"Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that no voter shall be entitled to vote in the general election for Mayor and Council to be held on the first Wednesday in December, 1963, and biennially thereafter, after the passage of this act, unless such voter has registered upon said Permanent Qualification Book at least ten days prior thereto. For any primary, intermediate or special election in said City of Commerce for any purpose no voter shall be permitted to vote in any primary, intermediate or special election

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who has not registered upon said Permanent Qualification Book at least ten days before the primary, special or intermediate elections are held in said city for any purpose."

Section 4. Said act is further amended by inserting therein a new Section 45 to read as follows:

"Section 45. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that on or before the 20th day of November of each year after the passage of this act it shall be the duty of the Mayor and Council of the City of Commerce to appoint three competent persons, who shall be qualified voters of the City of Commerce, who shall con stitute the Board of City Registrars for said City of Commerce. Before entering upon his duties, each of the said City Registrars shall take the following oath before some officer authorized to administer oaths under the laws of this State, to-wit: "You do solemnly swear that you will faithfully and impartially discharge to the best of your ability the duties imposed upon you by law as City Registrar for the City of Commerce." Said oath shall be filed with the city clerk on the day following their appointment or as soon thereafter as practicable, it shall be the duty of the City Board of Registrars to meet at the office of the clerk of the City of Commerce, and at their first meeting they shall elect a chairman of said board, and the city clerk of the City of Commerce shall be ex-officio clerk of said board of City Registrars and it shall be the duty of said city clerk to furnish to said Board of City Registrars from the Permanent Qualification Books, and it shall also be the duty of said city clerk at the same time to furnish to the said Board of City Registrars, a complete list of all persons who are registered upon said Permanent Qualification Book and it shall be the duty of the said registrars to inspect and examine said list carefully, and if it shall appear to them that any person or persons whose names appear upon said Permanent Qualification Book is not a legally qualified voter of said City of Commerce, it shall be the duty of said registrars to serve notice upon such person that his right to have his or her name remain upon said Permanent Qualifi cation Book is challenged by said Board of Registrars. Said notice shall be served upon such person or persons who may be challenged, by the City Marshal of the City of Commerce in person, at least three days before the time fixed for the hearing before said Board of Registrars. Said notice shall be prepared in duplicate, and the said city marshal shall make his entry upon the original notice and serve the copy upon such person challenged. Said notice shall be directed to the person challenged, and shall bear the name of the chairman of the board, and shall be signed by the city clerk, and said notice shall state the place and date and hour when said voter will be heard as to his right to have his or her name appear upon said Permanent Qualification Book. Said notice shall state that said board of registrars challenges the right of the name of such person to remain upon said Permanent Qualification Book. If such person challenged shall fail to appear at the time and place fixed in the notice, said registrars shall have the right and power to proceed ex parte to determine whether or not said person's name shall remain upon said Permanent Qualification Book, but if such person shall appear, he or she shall have the right to submit evidence and

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to be heard as to his or her right to have his or her name remain upon said Permanent Qualification Book. The action of said City Board of Registrars in passing and determining as to whose name shall remain upon said Permanent Qualification Book may be ap pealed to the City Council for final determination, and no person shall be permitted to vote in any general or special election except such voters whose names are certified to by said City Board of Registrars as being the persons whose names appear upon said Permanent Qualification Book as legally qualified voters of the said City of Commerce. After said City Board of Registrars have completed their investigation and all hearings as to such voter or voters challenged, it shall be the duty of said City Board of Regis trars to make up and furnish to the city clerk a list of the names of such voters whose names are upon the Permanent Qualification Book, and said city clerk shall, on the morning of any general or special election, before the polls are opened, deliver said certified list received by him from said Board of Registrars to managers of said election, along with other election papers, and no person shall be permitted to vote at said general or special election whose name does not appear upon said certified list so furnished by said Board of Registrars.

"For any primary, intermediate, or special election held in said City of Commerce for any purpose, said Board of Registrars shall meet within ten days before such primary, special or intermediate election, and shall purge said list of the names of any persons whose names appear upon said Permanent Qualification Book, and certify ing the same to the city clerk in the same manner as herein pro vided for purging said list of voters for any general election.

"In determining as to the names of persons to remain upon said Permanent Qualification Book, it shall be the duty of said City Board of Registrars to examine the book and records of the Board of Registrars of Jackson County, Georgia, and ascertain if any person or persons whose name appeared upon said Permanent Qualification Book are not qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly of this State. The compensation to be received by said City Board of Registrars shall be fixed by the Mayor and Council."

Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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,. HR 643. By Mr. Keadle of Lamar:

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A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish

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certain law books to the Ordinary of Lamar 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.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House insists on its position on the following bill of the House to-wit: and has appointed as a Committee of Conferences the following:
Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Hall of Floyd and Keyton of Thomas:

HB 126. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Matthews of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act known as the Minimum Foundation Program for Education; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 126. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Matthews of Clarke and Jernigan of Clinch:
A bill to amend an act known as the Minimum Foundation Program for Education, so as to provide for the manner in which certain funds shall be expended; and for other purposes.

Senator McWhorter of the 50th moved that the Senate insist on its position in Amending HB 126, and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

The motion prevailed, and the president appointed as a Committee of Con-

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ference on the part of the Senate, Senators McWhorter of the 50th, Sanders of the 18th and Knox of the 54th.

HR 499. By Mr. Parker of Ware:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the payment of grants to counties under certain conditions; 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 I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for the granting of funds to a county in which is located land be longing to the State consisting of at least 20,000 acres from which such county receives no taxes. The General Asssmbly is authorized to provide in such law the procedure for determining the amount of funds and all other matters relative to any such grant."
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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the payment of grants to counties under certain conditions.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the payment of grants to counties under certain conditions."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amend ment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desir-

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ing 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 results to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner

Harden Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzia of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.

HR 639. By Messrs. Rutland, Mackay and Howard of DeKalb:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing and amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishing, acquiring, constructing, improving, equipping, operating

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and administering a Junior College in the County of DeKalb; to pre scribe the procedure connected therewith; to provide for the financing of such facilities; to repeal conflicting laws and constitutional provis ions; to provide for submission of the amendment for ratification or rejection;and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that notwithstanding any other provisions of this Consti tution to the contrary notwithstanding, the Constitution is amended in the following particulars:

SECTION 1

Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof, the following:

"The Board of Education of DeKalb County is hereby authorized to establish, acquire, construct, maintain, operate, improve and ad minister a Junior College in said county. In order to accomplish the foregoing, said Board of Education is hereby authorized to acquire lands, rights-of-way, and all other adjuncts useful or con venient in connection with said Junior College, and to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed one-half of one per cent, of the gross tax digest of the DeKalb County School District, for the purpose of capital outlay expenses and to recommend to the governing authorities of said county the levy of a tax in a sufficient amount to pay the principal and interest on the bonds which may be issued hereunder. Said Board of Education is hereby given full authority to administer the aggregate amount of bonds to be issued, the maturity dates not to exceed thirty years from date of issue, the date of issuance, and all other details incident to the issuance and sale of said bonds. Such bonds may be issued after submit ting the question of issuance to the voters of said County and the approval of such issuance by a majority of the qualified voters of said county voting on such question."

SECTION 2

In the event such bonds are issued, or in the event such Junior College is established by other means, said Board of Education is hereby given full authority to recommend to the governing authority of said county the levy of a tax of not more than one mill on the net tax digest of said County School District for partially defraying operating costs, and the governing authority of said county shall make such levy in accordance with Article 8, Section 12, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of this State. (Code Section 2-7501). Said Board shall collect from each pupil, who is a bona fide resident of the DeKalb School District, tuition which amount to at least one-half of the per pupil annual costs of opera tion to supplement said tax levy. Said Board shall collect from each pupil who is a non-resident of the DeKalb School District a tuition which shall amount to the annual per pupil operating and maintenance costs. Nothing herein shall prevent the granting of scholarships financed from sources other than local tax sources in lieu of all or part of tuition.

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SECTION 3

The provisions made herein for general obligation bonds shall be over and above the present seven per cent, limit placed on School District Bonds for grades one through twelve in said School District.

The provisions made herein for the levy of taxes for operational purposes shall be over and above the niillage levy for grades one through twelve in said School District.

SECTION 4

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 same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, the Gov ernor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amend ment to be published as provided in Article 13, Section 1, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of the State 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 establishing, financing and operating a Junior Col lege in DeKalb County and to provide the procedure connected therewith.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishing, financing and operating a Junior College in DeKalb County and to provide the procedure connected therewith."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amend ment shall vote for ratification of the amendment and all persons desir ing to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against the 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 the State to ascertain the results and certify the results to the Governor who shall issue his Proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner

Harden Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.

HR 645. By Messrs. Rutland, Howard and Mackay of DeKalb:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, as amended by amendment proposed by Georgia Laws 1958, page 582, et. seq., so as to authorize DeKalb County to levy a tax and/or charge or assessment on any business operating buses in certain areas of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA and it is hereby resolved by the authority of same:
SECTION 1
"That Article VI, Section I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, as amended, be, and the same is hereby further amended by adding at the end of Paragraph I of the amendment to the Constitution ratified in the 1958 as proposed by the resolution in Georgia Laws 1958, page 582, et. seq., the following language, "provided, however, DeKalb County is hereby authorized to license and regulate businesses regularly operating buses upon the county maintained public streets, roads and highways in the unincorporated areas of DeKalb County and to levy on such businesses an annual business license, or franchise, tax and/or charge or assessment."

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SECTION 2

When this resolution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds (%) of the members elected to both houses of the General Assembly of Georgia, the same shall be entered on their journals with the "Yeas" and "Nays" taken thereon and shall be submitted to the people for ratification or rejection at the next general election for members of the General Assembly as provided by the Constitution of the State of Georgia. At said general election, those desiring to vote in favor of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballot the words "For ratification of amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia authorizing DeKalb County to regulate business operating buses on its public streets, roads and highways." Those desiring to vote against ratification of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words "Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia authorizing DeKalb County to regulate busi nesses operating buses on its public streets, roads and highways."

SECTION 3

This proposed amendment shall be published before said general election as now provided by law. If at said general election the majority of qualified voters voting thereon as provided in the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, vote in favor of the ratification of this amendment the same shall, upon the result thereof being ascertained, consolidated and certified as provided by laws, become a part of the Constitution of this State, and the Governor shall make proclamation
thereof as provided by law.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner

Harden Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

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By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.

HE 646. By Mr. Sheffield of Brooks:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Brooks County Development Authority; to provide for powers, author ity, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification and rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Brooks County to be known as the Brooks County Development Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Brooks County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority';
"B. The Authority shall be composed of five members. The President of the Quitman and Brooks County Chamber of Com merce, the Chairman of the Brooks County Commission, and the Mayor of the City of Quitman shall be ex officio members of the Authority. The other two members of the Authority shall be ap pointed by the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Brooks County for a term of five years, or until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Board of Commissioners. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.
"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations, and interest on the obligations of Brooks County.

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"(D) The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1). To buy, acquire, develop, improve, own operate, main tain, sell, lease as lessor and lessee, and mortgage land, buildings and property of all kinds within the limits of Brooks County;
"(2). To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(3). To grant, loan and lease any of its funds and property to private persons and corporations promising to operate any indus trial plant or establishment within Brooks County which in the judgment of the Authority will be of benefit to the people of said county. The provisions of this clause shall not be construed to limit any other powers of the Authority.
"(4). To borrow money and to issue notes, bonds and revenue certificates therefor and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
"(5). To contract with Brooks County and other political sub divisions and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(6). To have and exercise usual powers of private corpora tions except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority.
"(7). To encourage and promote the expansion of industry, agriculture, trade and commerce in Brooks County, and to make long range plans therefor;
"(8). To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(9). To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Brooks County;

"F. The Authority shall have the same immunity and exemp tion for liability for torts and negligence as the officers, agents and employees of the State of Georgia when in performance of their public duties or work of the State. The Authority may be sued the same as private corporation on any contractual obligation of the Authority;

"G. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority;

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"H. The Authority, with the consent of the Board of Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of Brooks County, is hereby author ized to issue Revenue Certificates to carry out the purposes of this amendment. Revenue Certificates, thus issued, shall be paid from the income of the Authority.

"I. The Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Brooks County are authorized to levy a tax not exceeding three mills per
dollar of assessed valuation for the purposes of the Authority. Said Commissioners may also appropriate to the Authority such amounts
from its funds each year as it shall see fit, and any funds trans ferred from said Commissioners to the Authority shall become part of its funds and may be used by the Authority in accordance with its powers and purposes as herein stated, or as may be hereafter defined by law.

"J. The property of the Authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process except such property, income or funds
as may be pledged, assigned, mortgaged or conveyed to secure an obligation of the Authority, and any such property, funds or income may be sold under legal process or under any power granted by the Authority to enforce payment of the obligation;

"K. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare of Brooks County and its citizens, industry, agriculture and trade within the County of Brooks, and making long range plans for such development and expansion and to authorize the use of public funds of Brooks County for such purposes, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of this purpose;

"L. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty days after such proclamation;

"M. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Brooks County, and the scope of its operation shall be limited to the territory embraced within Brooks County. The General Assembly shall not extend the jursdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operation beyond the limits of Brooks County.
"N. There shall be no limitation upon the amount of debt which the Authority may incur, but no debt created by the Author ity shall be a debt of Brooks County."
SECTION 2
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have

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been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Arti cle XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945,
as amended.

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 create the Brooks County Development Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Brooks County Development Authority."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger D alley Dews Grayson Green Griner

Harden Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

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By unanimous consent, 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 major ity, was adopted.

HR 647. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters an amendment to Article V of the Constitution of the State of Georgia by adding, at the end thereof a new section and paragraph, to create the Carrollton Payroll Develop ment Authority as a Constitutional authority and public corporation; to provide for the appointment, eligibility and tenure of members and officers; to provide for the financing of said authority; and to confer on the General Assembly the authority to prescribe by law additional powers and duties for said authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection by the people; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
That Article V of the Constitution of the State of Georgia is hereby amended by adding to the end thereof a new section and paragraph to be known as Section IX, Paragraph I, which shall read as follows, to wit:
"Article V, Section IX, Paragraph I. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Carrollton Payroll Development Authority which shall be deemed to be an instrumen tality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory embraced by Carroll County. The County of Carroll and the City of Carrollton may con tract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Constitution of Georgia.
"The Authority shall consist of five members who shall have such control, duties, powers and authority as are hereby conferred and as may be prescribed or provided for by the General Assembly of Georgia, and such additional powers as may be delegated to the Authority by the City of Carrollton. Members of the Authority shall be the President of the Carrollton Chamber of Commerce or his successor, the Mayor of the City of Carrollton or his successor, and three other members who shall be residents of Carroll County within or without the corporate limits of the City of Carrollton. The Gen-

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eral Assembly shall provide for appointment and terms of office of the members of the Authority who are not members thereof by virtue of their office.

"All Debentures and revenue anticipation certificates issued by the Authority, and all income earned therefrom by the holders of said evidences of indebtedness shall be exempt from State and local taxation. All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, may be exempt from state and local taxa tion, as provided by the General Assembly.

"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing and promoting for the public good and general welfare jobs and pay rolls in industry, agriculture, commerce and natural resources and the making of long-range plans for the coordination of such develop ment, promotion and expansion, within Carroll County, and shall
specifically be authorized to enter into contracts and agreements for periods of time extending beyond the terms of the members of the Authority in office at the time of such contracts and agreements. The Authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia, the County of Carroll or the City of Carrollton. The Authority is created for non profit purposes and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and ex clusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created.

"The specifications of certain powers herein is not intended to be exclusive, it being the intention of this amendment that all powers hereby granted, and to be granted by the General Assembly pursuant hereto, are to be liberally construed to effectuate the gen eral purposes of said Authority as hereinabove set out.

"The powers hereby granted to the General Assembly, to the fiscal authorities of Carrollton, and to be granted by the General Assembly to effectuate the purposes herein set forth shall exist notwithstanding other provisions of this Constitution or any gen eral or special laws of the State."

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 Gov ernor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amend ment to be published as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended, for two months previous to the time of the general election at which the above proposed amendment shall be submitted for ratification or rejection to the electors as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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"For ratification of amendment to the Article V of the Consti tution of Georgia, creating the Carrollton Payroll Development Authority."

"Against ratification of amendment to Article V of the Consti tution of Georgia, creating the Carrollton Payroll Development Authority."

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 a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Carrollton shall vote for ratifica tion thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assem bly and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result to the Governor who shall, if such amendment be ratified, make proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner

Harden Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with,

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

HR 655. By Mr. Roper of Greene:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Greene County Development Authority; 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 V, Section IX, of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Greene County Development Authority which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory embraced by Greene County. The County of Greene may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Constitution of Georgia.
"The members of the Authority, their qualifications, terms, and method of election or appointment, shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly. The Authority shall have such duties, power, and authority as shall be prescribed by law and the General Assem bly may pass all other necessary legislation for the implementation of this amendment.
"All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds issued by the Authority, and all income earned therefrom by the holders of said evidences of indebtedness shall be exempt from State and local taxation.
"The property, obligations and the interest on the obligations of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and the interest of the obligations of Greene County.
"Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, pro moting, and expanding for the public good and general welfare, industry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational training and for the making of long-range plans for the coordina tion of such development, promotion and expansion, within its ter ritorial limits. The Authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia and

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the County of Greene. The Authority is created for non-profit pur poses and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created.

"No building or facility acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than 30 years from the day of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all cost of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the pur pose, to retire all indebtedness both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 create the Greene County Development Authority.
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Greene County Development Authority."
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 issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner

Harden Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 658. By Mr. Moss of Gordon:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing to the qualified voters of Gordon County an amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, so as to authorize Gordon County to issue certain revenue anticipation obligations known as revenue bonds for the purposes therein stated.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia is hereby amended by adding at the end of Paragraph V the following:
Provided further, that revenue anticipation obligations herein called revenue bonds may be issued by Gordon County herein called

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the issuer, to provide funds for the purchase, construction, enlarge ment, or either of facilities, including land, buildings, appurte nances, machinery and equipment, suitable for use by (a) any in dustry for manufacturing, processing, or assembling any agricul tural or manufactured product or (b) any commercial enterprise in storing, warehousing, distributing or selling products of agri culture, mining and industry, or any combination thereof, and to provide funds for the construction, maintenance and operation of any electrical system in Gordon County. Such facilities may be leased or sold by the issuer to such industry or commercial enter prise upon such terms as may be agreed upon, subject to the lien of the revenue bonds upon the revenue of the facilities involved. No sale shall be completed and title to the facility shall remain in the issuer until all revenue bonds outstanding secured by the rev enue of such undertaking shall have been paid in full.

The revenue bonds shall be payable, as to principal and inter est, only from revenue received from such undertaking, and shall not be deemed debts of, or create debts against the issuer within the meaning of this Constitution; and the issuer shall not exercise the power of taxation for the purpose of paying the principal or interest of the revenue bonds or any part thereof. Such revenue bonds, their transfer, the income therefrom, the security therefor, and until the payment in full of the obligation such facilities shall at all time be exempt from taxation from within the State. Bonds may be issued bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the governing body of the issuer and when so authorized the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. L. 1937, p. 761) as amended, Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder. Upon the adoption of this amendment the issuer may proceed to comply with the provisions hereof immedi ately without any further action on the part of the General Assembly.

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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted to the voters as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V, of the Constitution authorizing Gordon County to issue revenue bonds for the purchase, construction, lease and sale of facilities useful to industry or commerce."

"Against ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section VII,

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Paragraph V, of the Constitution authorizing Gordon County to issue revenue bonds for the purchase, construction, lease and sale of facilities useful to industry or commerce."

If a majority of the electors of said county qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly, voting thereon, shall vote for ratifi cation thereof, when the results shall be consolidated as now required by law in election for members of the General Assembly the said amend ment shall become a part of Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V, of the Constitution of this State, and the Governor shall issue his proclama tion thereon.

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:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger
Dailey Dews Grayson Green
Griner

Harden Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Lambert Miller
Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th
Overby

Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley
Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant
White

By unanimous consent, 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 659. By Mr. Moss of Gordon:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Gordon County to levy a tax not exceeding one mill on all of the taxable property in the County for the purpose of creating a fund to be used

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in assisting, promoting and encouraging the location of industries in said County; to provide that such fund may be used to purchase land and erect buildings or other facilities to be rented or leased to indus tries; 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 IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"Gordon County is hereby authorized to levy a tax, in addition to those already provided for by law, not to exceed one mill, on all the taxable property in the county, for the purpose of creating a fund to be used in assisting, promoting and encouraging the loca tion of industries in Gordon County. Such fund may be used to pay traveling, advertising, promotional expenses, and any and all expenses necessary to encourage the location of industries in said
county, and to purchase land and erect buildings or other facilities to be rented or leased to industries."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 Gordon 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 industries in Gordon County."
"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Gordon 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 industries in Gordon 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.
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph

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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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey Dews
Grayson Green Griner

Harden Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th
McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Veazey
Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 660. By Mr. Taylor of Dawson:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Dawson County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1

Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:

"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Dawson County to be known as the Dawson County Industrial Building Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Dawson County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority'.

"B. The Authority shall consist of five members. The County Commissioner shall appoint the members of said Authority. The term of the first five members shall be as follows: two shall be appointed for a term of one year; two shall be appointed for a term of two years and one shall be appointed for a term of four years. The successors of the original Authority and each successor thereafter shall serve terms of four years. Members shall be eligible for reappointment. In case of a vacancy for any reason the Com missioner shall appoint a person to serve out the remainder of such unexpired term. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority
to act.

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Dawson County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue cer tificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, prop erty and income as security therefor;
"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corpora tion except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Dawson County so

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as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its bound aries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Dawson County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful fur nishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, reno vating, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such building;
"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the pur pose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connec tion with the undertaking.
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or conven ient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Dawson County.

"P. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority.

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority
is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued there under; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hy pothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or

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forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Dawson County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce thereof against any property of Dawson County.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for ex tensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become neces sary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing procedures.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:

"1. The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Dawson County.

"2. The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in. volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms 01
corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or othei promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Dawson County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Dawson County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with ref erence to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accom plishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The Genera] Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise

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thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Dawson County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of
1945, as amended.

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 create the Dawson County Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Dawson County Industrial Building Authority."

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 a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Dawson County shall vote for ratification thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Consti tution 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 and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell
Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey Dews
Grayson Green Griner

Harden Harrington
Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th
McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry
Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Veazey
Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 663. By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Rockdale County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to pro vide 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 V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Rockdale County to be known as the Rockdale County Industrial Building Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Rockdale County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority'.
"B. The Authority shall consist of five members. The Presi-

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dent of the Rockdale County Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor of the City of Conyers, and the Commissioner of Roads and Revenue of Rockdale County shall be ex-officio members of the Authority. In addition the ex-officio members of the Authority shall appoint two members who shall be eligible for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said ex-officio members. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the
Authority to act.

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation Rockdale County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be

limited to, the power:



"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;

"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue cer tificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, prop erty and income as security therefor;

"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;

" (4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corpora tion except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;

"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and develop ment of industrial and commercial facilities in Rockdale County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its bound aries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Rockdale County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful fur nishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, reno vating, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such building;

"(6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the

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building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the pur pose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connec tion with the undertaking.
"(7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or conven ient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Rockdale County.

"P. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority.

"G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority
and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued there under; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hy pothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Rockdale County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce thereof against any property of
Rockdale County.

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for ex tensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become neces sary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

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"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:
"1. The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Rockdale County.
"2. The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings in volved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said county, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Rockdale County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Rockdale County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with ref erence to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accom plishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"N. The General Assembly may by law further define and
prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Rockdale County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the
jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of
1945, as amended.

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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 create the Rockdale County Industrial Building Authority.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Rockdale County Industrial Building Authority."

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 a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Rockdale County shall vote for ratification thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Consti tution 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 and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner

Harden Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with. On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was adopted.

HR 664. By Mr. Smith of Habersham:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of the City of Clarkesville to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of providing nonprofit housing for elderly persons; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The governing authority of the City of Clarkesville is hereby empowered to issue revenue bonds and to refund such bonds for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, maintenance, operation, and extension of nonprofit housing for elderly persons. Such bonds shall be issued pursuant to the pro visions of an act known as the "Revenue Bond Law of 1937", ap proved March 31, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761), as now or here after amended. The revenue derived from the renting, leasing and furnishing of such nonprofit housing for the elderly shall be pledged to the payment of the principal and interest on the revenue bonds issued, and any such revenue not needed for such purposes shall be used to create reasonable reserves for such payment and to create reasonable reserves for future maintenance, operation, and exten sion of such nonprofit housing for the elderly."
SECTION 2
The elected officials of the City of Clarkesville shall in no manner exercise the power of taxation to pay any bonds or revenue certificates issued under the authority granted by this act or for the interest thereon.
SECTION 3
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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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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 governing authority of the City of Clarkesville to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of providing nonprofit housing for elderly persons.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of the City of Clarkesville to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of providing nonprofit housing for elderly persons."

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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner

Harden Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

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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 667. By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing body of Dodge County to levy an annual ad valorem tax to be used in assisting, promoting and establishing new industries and the expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce therein and in further ance of such to create the Dodge County Development Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifi cation or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"A. In addition to the purposes for which taxes may be levied by counties as provided in said Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Dodge County be and is hereby authorized to levy an annual ad valorem tax not exceeding five mills per dollar of assessed valuation on all property located in said Dodge County not excluding any realty homestead exemption, such funds so pro duced by such levy to be used by said County in aiding and assisting in the promotion and establishing of new industries and the ex pansion of agriculture, trade and commerce therein. Said governing body of said County may appropriate to the Authority (hereinafter created) such amounts from its funds so raised by such levy in each year as it shall determine necessary and desirable and any funds so transferred to the Authority shall become part of its funds and may be used by the Authority in accordance with its powers and purposes as hereinafter provided, or as may hereafter be defined by law;
"B. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare of Dodge County and its citizens industry, agriculture, trade and commerce within the County of Dodge and making long-range plans for such develop ment and expansion and to authorize the levy of taxes and the use of public funds of said County for such purpose and in the further ance thereof there be and is hereby created a body corporate and

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politic in said County to be known as Dodge County Development Authority which shall be an instrumentality of Dodge County and a public corporation, hereinafter in this amendment sometimes referred to as the 'Authority';

"C. The Authority shall consist of five members who shall serve for a term of five years and who shall be eligible to reappointment. The members of the Authority shall be elected by the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues, or by the majority of the governing body, of Dodge County. The first members shall be elected for terms of one, two, three, four and five years and thereafter their successors
shall be elected to serve for a term of five years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by said electing body. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act
for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act. No member of the Authority shall be a member of the electing body of said County but there shall be no other disqualification to hold public office by reason of mem bership in the Authority;

"D. The property, obligation and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Dodge County;

"E. The powers of the Authority shall include but not be limited to, the power:
"(1) To buy, acquire, develop, improve, own, operate, main tain, sell, lease as lessor and as lessee, and convey by mortgage, security deed or other form of security instrument land, buildings and property of all kinds within the limits of Dodge County;
"(2) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
"(3) To grant, loan and lease any of its funds and property to private persons and corporations promising to operate any in dustrial plant or establishment within Dodge County which in the judgment of the Authority will be of benefit to the people of said County. The provisions of this clause shall not be construed to limit any other powers of the Authority;
"(4) To borrow money and to issue notes, bonds and revenue bonds or certificates therefor and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
"(5) To contract with Dodge County and other political sub divisions and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;
"(6) To have and exercise usual powers of private corpora tions except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to

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adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;
"(7) To encourage and promote the expansion of industry, agriculture, trade and commerce in Dodge County, and to make longrange plans therefor;
"(8) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
"(9) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;
"(10) To do any and all acts and things necessary or conven ient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated;

"F. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any
manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Dodge County except to the extent and in the manner as to said County as herein set forth;

"G. The Authority shall have the same immunity and exemp
tion from liability for torts and negligence as the State of Georgia and the officers, agents and employees of the Authority when in performance of the work of the Authority, shall have the same im munity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as the officers, agents and employees of the State of Georgia when in performance of their public duties or work of the State. The Au thority may be sued the same as private corporations on any con tractual obligation of the Authority;

"H. The members of the Authority shall receive no compen sation for their services to the Authority;

"I. The Authority, with the consent of the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Dodge County or other governing body of Dodge County, is hereby authorized to issue Revenue Bonds to carry out the purposes of this amendment. Revenue Bonds so issued shall be paid from the income of the Authority from whatever sources
received including appropriations of public funds made to it. Such Revenue Bonds may be authorized by resolution of the Dodge County Development Authority which may be adopted at a regular or special meeting by a majority vote of the members of said Authority. Said Authority in determining the cost of any under
taking for which Revenue Bonds are to be issued may include all costs relative to the issuance thereof as well as engineering, inspec tion, fiscal and legal expenses, and interest estimated to accrue during the construction period, and for six months thereafter and such bonds shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, not exceeding thirty years from their respective dates, bear interest at such rate or rates not exceeding seven per cent per an num, and may be in such denominations and may carry such reg istration privileges and be subject to redemption and may contain such terms, covenants, assignments and conditions as the resolution

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authorizing the issuance of such bonds may provide. All bonds and the interest thereon so issued by said Authority are hereby declared to be non-taxable for any and all purposes. The Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Dodge County or other governing body of Dodge County by a majority vote of its members, at a regular or special meeting is hereby authorized to consent to and approve the issuance of Revenue Bonds by the Dodge County Development Authority which consent and approval may be in the form of a contract between the County and Authority and shall be recorded in the minutes of said Commissioner of Roads and Revenues or said governing body and shall show the amount, the date, the maturities and rate or rates of interest of the said bonds thus consented to and approved and when so consented to and approved shall bind the said governing body of said County then in office and their successors in office or such other authority or body of said County as may hereafter be empowered to levy taxes for the purpose of pro viding such funds as may be necessary to pay the principal of and interest on the said bonds consented to and approved and to create and maintain a reserve for that purpose. Such bonds issued by the said Authority shall be validated in the Superior Court of Dodge County in the same manner as revenue bonds of Municipalities are validated as provided in Code sections 87-815 et seq. of the Code of Georgia, and in the proceedings to validate such bonds, both the Dodge County Development Authority and the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Dodge County or other governing body of Dodge County shall be named as parties defendant. In the event no bill of exceptions shall be filed within the time prescribed by law, or if filed, the judgment shall be affirmed by the Supreme Court, the judgment of the Superior Court, confirming and validating the issuance of such bonds, shall be forever conclusive as to the validity of said bonds and the security therefor against said Authority and against the said governing body or other taxing authority of said County;

"J. The property of the Authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process except such property, income or funds
as may be pledged, assigned, mortgaged or conveyed to secure an obligation of the Authority, and any such property, funds or in come may be sold under legal process or under any power granted by the Authority to enforce payment of the obligation;

"K. This amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of this purpose;
"L. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proc lamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within sixty (60) days after such proclamations;

"M. This amendment is self enacting and does not require any enabling legislation for it to become effective; however, the Gen eral Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may en large and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the

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management and conduct of the Authority not inconsistent with the provisions of this amendment. The Authority shall be an in strumentality of Dodge County, and the scope of its operation shall be limited to the territory embraced within said County;

"N. There shall be no limitation upon the amount of debt which the Authority may incur, but no debt created by the Authority or obligations of the County to the Authority shall be construed as a debt of Dodge County within the meaning of the provisions of Arti cle VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia."

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, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
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 Dodge County to levy an annual ad valorem tax for the promotion of industries, expansion of agriculture, trade and com merce and in furtherance of such purpose to create the Dodge County Development Authority and to authorize the Authority to issue its Revenue Bonds and to provide the method and manner of such issuance and validation and the effect thereof.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Dodge County to levy an annual ad valorem tax for the promotion of industries, expansion of agriculture, trade and com merce and in furtherance of such purpose to create the Dodge County Development Authority and to authorize the Authority to issue its Revenue Bonds and to provide the method and manner of such issuance and validation and the effect thereof."
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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner

Harden Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 669. By Messrs. Rutland, Howard and Mackay of DeKalb:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing a Constitutional Amendment to clarify a Constitutional Amendment adopted pursuant to resolution proposed by Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1754, so as to provide that the General Assembly may prescribe the number of members of the DeKalb County Board of Education and the method of electing said members; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA, and it is hereby resolved by the authority of same:
SECTION 1
That in order to clarify the Constitutional Amendment (Ga. Laws

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1947, p. 1754) prescribing the method of creating and establishing school districts in DeKalb County from which the members of the Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, the Constitution of the State of Georgia is further hereby amended by adding to the end of the Constitutional Amendment adopted pursuant to resolution ap pearing in Georgia Laws 1947, page 1754, the following:

"The General Assembly may prescribe the number of members constituting the Board of Education of DeKalb County and define their duties. Each member of said Board may be elected by the qualified voters only in the district in which he resides or by the qualified voters in all districts in such manner and procedure as may be authorized by the General Assembly."

SECTION 2

When this resolution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds (%) of the members elected to both Houses of the General Assembly of Georgia, the same shall be entered on their journals with the "yeas" and "nays" taken thereon, and shall be submitted to the people for ratifi
cation or rejection at the next general election for members of the Gen eral Assembly as provided by the Constitution of the State of Georgia. At said general election, those desiring to vote in favor of said amend ment shall have written or printed on their ballot the words:

"For ratification of amendment clarifying the election of the members of the School Board of DeKalb County.

Those desiring to vote against ratification of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words:
"Against ratification of amendment clarifying the election of the members of the School Board of DeKalb County."
SECTION 3
This proposed amendment shall be published before said general election as now provided by law. If at said general election the majority of qualified voters thereon as provided in the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, vote in favor of the ratification of this amend ment the same shall, upon the result thereof being ascertained, con solidated and certified as provided by laws, become a part of the Con stitution of this State, and the Governor shall make proclamation thereof as provided by law.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey Dews
Grayson Green
Griner

Harden Harrington Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 50th Overby

Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, 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 and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

HR 270. By Mr. Crowe of Bartow:
A resolution to compensate Watkins C. White of Chatsworth, Georgia; 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 Bell Braly Brown Clary

Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green

Griner Harden Harrington Hart Kelly

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Knox Lambert Long Mathews Mitchell
McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th

Newton Owens Perry Peterson Ponsell
Raynor Smalley

Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant
White Mr. President

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 328. By Mr. Sinclair of Macon:
A resolution to compensate Mrs. Willie Mae Hunt Collins; 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 Bell Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens

Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White Mr. President

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 357. By Mr. Rodgers of Charlton:
A resolution compensating James Vester Yeomans; 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 Bell Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th Newton Owens

Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White Mr. President

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 448. By Mr. Smith of Brantley: A resolution compensating Vernon Strickland of Hoboken, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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Senator Towson of the 16th offered the following amendment:

Amend HR 448 by replacing the word "State Parks Department" in the last paragraph of said resolution, with the words "Georgia Forestry Commission."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amend ment 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, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Braly Brown
Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens

Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White Mr. President

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.

HR 453. By Mr. Kirkland of Tattnall:
A resolution to compensate Miss Sarah Lynn Rountree; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Kelly
Knox Lambert Long Mathews Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens

Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White Mr. President

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 480. By Mr. Barber of Jackson: A resolution to compensate Grady Haggard; 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 Bell

Braly Brown

Clary Conger

Dailey
Dews Grayson Green Griner Harden Harrington Hart Kelly Knox

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Lambert Long Mathews Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens Perry Peterson

Ponsell Raynor Smalley Towson
Veazey Warnell
Waters Whisnant White Mr. President

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 511. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield: A resolution to compensate E. Clyde Perkins; 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 Bell Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens

Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White Mr. President

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HE 514. : By Mr. Stuckey of Dodge:
A resolution to compensate Mrs. Mary W. Screws, of Chester, Georgia; 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 Bell Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayspn Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens

Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White Mr. President

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 526. By Mr. Fleming of Richmond:
A resolution to compensate Ballentine Motors of Augusta, Inc.; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 60th Newton Owens

Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White Mr. President

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 593. By Messrs. Dickey and Crawford of Chatham:
A resolution relating to the erection of a monument to Button Gwinnett; 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:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens

Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White Mr. President

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 635. By Mr. Chance of Twiggs:
A resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fitzpatrick; 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 Bell
Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens

Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White Mr. President

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By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 637. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton: A resolution to compensate E. O. Sams; 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 Bell Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens

Perry Peter son Ponsell Raynor Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White Mr. President

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 657. By Mr. Simmons of Banks: A resolution to compensate Mr. Cohen Martin; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Braly Brown Clary Conger Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner Harden

Harrington Hart Kelly Knox Lambert Long Mathews Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens

Perry Peterson Ponsell Raynor Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White Mr. President

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 481. By Mr. Walker of Telfair: A resolution to compensate J. D. Williams; 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 Bell

Braly Brown

Clary Conger

Dailey Dews Grayson Green Griner Harden Harrington Hart
Kelly Knox

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Lambert Long Mathews Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens
Perry Peterson

Ponsell Raynor Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant
White Mr. President

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

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. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bills of the House:
HB 959. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton: A bill to amend an act relating to the "Motor Fuel Tax Law", and by providing that such tax shall be allowed as a credit when such kerosene is subsequently sold as a motor fuel; and for other purposes.
HB 1200. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton: A bill to amend an act pertaining to Coroner's fees, in certain counties; and for other purposes.
The House insists on its position in amending the following bill of the House and requests the Senate appoint a conference committee to confer with a like Committee on the part of the House.
SB 199. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to amend Section 29-301 of the Code relating to covenants run ning with the land, as amended; and for other purposes.

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The Speaker has appointed as a Committee on the part of the House, the following members:

Messers. Hale of Dade; Andrews of Hall; and Steis of Harris.

The House has rejected the report of the Conference Committee on the following bill of the House, and requests that a second Conference Committee be appointed by the Senate to confer with a like Committee on the part of the House.

HB 228. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Lovett of Laurens and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act, so as to provide for final settlements of doubtful and disputed claims, subject to the approval of State Board of Work men's compensation; to define further "injury"; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a second Committee of Conference on the part of the House, the following members:

Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Cox of Clarke, and McCutchen of Gilmer:

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 959. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act relating to the "Motor Fuel Tax Law", by re defining the terms upon which the present tax of 1 cent per gallon shall be levied upon kerosene, and by providing that such tax shall be allowed as a credit when such kerosene is subsequently sold as a motor fuel; and for other purposes.

Senator Johnson of the 46th moved that the Senate recede from its position in amending HB 959.

On the motion to recede, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

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HB 1200. By Messrs. McClelland, Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to Coroner's fees, in certain counties; and for other purposes.

Senator Brown of the 52nd moved that the Senate recede from its position in amending HB 1200.

On the motion to recede, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

HB 228. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Lovett of Laurens and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act, so as to provide for final settlements of doubt ful and disputed claims, subject to approval of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation; to define further "injury" and "Personal injury"; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
Mr. President:
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON HB 228
The Committee recommends that the House recede from its position on Amendment No. 1 by Senator Conger of the 8th and that said amendment be adopted.
The Committee recommends that both the House and Senate re cede from their positions on Amendment No. 2 by Senator Mitchell of the 43rd and that said amendment not be adopted, but that the follow ing amendment be adopted. "Section 8 of said Bill is hereby stricken in its entirety and the following Section 8 is hereby inserted in lieu thereof.
"Section 8. Georgia Code Section 114-403 is stricken and a new Section is enacted in lieu thereof, so that Code Section 114-403, as amended shall be as follows:
"114-403. Subrogation.--Whenever any person is called upon to pay compensation, medical expenses and/or funeral expenses on account of injury or death compensable under this Act, and such person contends that a person or persons other than the employer is liable to pay damages, on account of such injury or death, to the injured employee or those entitled to recover for the employee's

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death, such person called upon to make such payment may give written notice to the persons contended to be so liable and to the injured employee or those entitled to recover on account of his death of such contention and of the fact that the person giving notice is required to make such payment. Upon giving such written notice, the person called upon to make such payment shall be subrogated, to the extent of the compensation, medical expenses and/or funeral expenses payable, to all rights arising out of the injury or death which the injured employee or those entitled to recover on account of his death shall have against any recovery made by the injured employee or by those entitled to recover on account of the employee's death against any of the persons so notified.

"After such notice shall have been given, no settlement, release, covenant not to sue, or other agreement between any of the per sons so notified shall be effective to prejudice the right of the person giving notice to bring an action in the name of the person giving notice or in the name of the person or persons entitled to receive compensation against any of the other persons so notified to recover the amount of compensation, medical payments, and/or funeral expenses, payable on account of such injury or death unless such agreement includes as a party thereto the person giving such notice. The payment by any person so notified of any sum to the injured employee or to those entitled to recover on account of his death in compromise or settlement of such person's liability on account of such injury or death without the agreement of the per son giving such notice shall raise a presumption that the person making such payment is liable to the person called upon to pay com pensation, medical expenses or funeral expenses to the extent of such compensation, medical expenses or funeral expenses.
"If such person called upon to pay such compensation or ex penses gives the notice referred to herein within 20 days after the occurrence of the incident causing the injury or death, then the same shall be effective as of the time of the occurrence of such incident, as though given immediately after such occurrence.

"In any action brought by the injured employee or those en titled to recover on account of his death against the person or persons so notified, the person giving such notice shall have the right to intervene, set up the fact of its liability to pay compen sation, medical expenses and/or funeral expenses, the extent of such liability and the fact of giving such notice, and such inter vention shall be effective to prevent dismissal of such action with out the consent of such intervenor.

"In any action brought by the injured employee or those entitled to recover on account of his death, the lien of his attorney upon any judgment recovered for his reasonable fee shall not be affected by any of the rights herein granted to those called upon to pay compensation or expenses.
"If the injured employee or those entitled to recover on account

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of the death of such employee do not commence an action against the person or persons so notified within twenty-two (22) months after the cause of action arises, the person who has given the notice shall be entitled to commence an action in such person's own name against any or all persons so notified to recover to the extent of the compensation, medical expenses and/or funeral expenses pay able by the person giving such notice, the rights and liabilities of the parties to such an action to be determined by the laws which would have been applicable had the plaintiff been the injured em ployee or those entitled to recover on account of his death. If, subsequent to the commencement of such action, the injured em ployee or those entitled to recover on account of his death shall validly commence an action on account of such injury or death against those theretofore sued by the party giving such notice, then either party in the subsequent action may require the dis missal of the previous action and require the party who has given notice to intervene in such subsequent action.

"To the extent that the party giving notice acquires an inter est hereunder in a personal injury claim, the assignment of such claim or cause of action shall be allowed under the terms of this act."
Respectfully submitted:
Twitty of Mitchell Cox of Clarke McCutchen of Gilmer Jackson of 24th Knox of 54th Lambert of 28th

Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 228.

On the adoption of the report of the Committee of Conference, the ayes were 17, nays 25, and the report of the Committee of Conference was not adopted.

Senator Sanders of the 18th asked unanimous consent that the Committee of Conference be dissolved and that another Committee of Conference be appointed.
The consent was granted and the president appointed as a second Committee of Conference Senators Jackson of the 24th, Sanders of the 18th and Lambert of the 28th.
HB 1194. By Messrs. Killian and Flexer of Glynn: A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia State Highway Authori-

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ty Act", so as to increase the maximum sum of the principal amount of bonds which may be outstanding at any one time and which are issued by resolution of the Authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1080. By Messrs. Bolton of Spalding, Steis of Harris, Lowrey of Floyd and others:
A bill to grant to the incorporated municipalities of this State certain common powers--the authority to regulate and control municipal elec tions; the granting of franchises for the use of their streets; local taxation; to operate water and sewer systems; and for other purposes.

The report 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 8.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1203. By Mr. Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act approved Feb. 16, 1950 amending Chapter 92-31 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, by amending sub-section (3) of Section 92-3113 by further defining the taxable situs of intangible 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 42, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1003. By Messrs. Dean of Bacon and Conner of Jeff Davis:
A bill to amend an act providing for the licensing and bonding of dealers in agricultural products, so as to redefine "dealer in agricul tural products" to include persons buying, selling, processing and shelling pecans; and for other purposes.

The report 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 724. By Messrs. Rowland of Johnson, Barrett of Cherokee and Matthews of Clarke: A bill to amend an act creating the State Board of Workmen's Com pensation, so as to provide for the compensation of the Chairman and other two members of the Board and persons in the employ of the 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 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1214. By Messrs. Smith of Emanuel and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program for Education Act", so as to provide criteria for providing additional funds to local units which have exceptional needs for capital outlay; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 786. By Mr. Crawford of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act to regulate procedure in the courts of this State relating to divorce 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 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 790. By Messrs. McCracken of Jefferson, Underwood of Montgomery, McCutchen of Gilmer, Willingham of Cobb and Smith of Whitfield:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the time for qualifying in elections other than primary elections; to provide for the applica tion of the five per cent petition; and for other purposes.

The report 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 3.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 791. By Messrs. Underwood of Montgomery, McCracken of Jefferson, McCutchen of Gilmer and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for a recount of the ballots cast in any primary held in this State by any political party, so as to provide for an appeal from the recount committee to the political authority holding the primary; and for other purposes.

The report 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 3.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 930. By Messrs. Crawford, Dickey and Funk of Chatham:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees Retirement System, so as to remove that provision which declares that no coverage under said act shall be extended to any official or employee who is covered under the provisions of any other retirement system including Social Security; and for other purposes.

The report 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 936. By Senators Mathews of the 48th and Hart of the 53rd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951, (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as amended, so as to provide that the sale of machinery for new and expanding industry shall be taxed at a rate different from the present three percent (3%) of the sales value; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Mathews of the 48th offered the following substitute:
AN ACT
To amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 1, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 153), so as to provide that the sale of machinery for new and expanding industry shall be taxed at a rate different from the present three percent (3%) of the sales value; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 1, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 153), is hereby amended by inserting be-

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tween the next to the last and the last sentence of Section 2 (a), two sentences to read as follows:

"Provided, that notwithstanding other provisions of this Chap ter a tax at the rate of two percent (2%) instead of three percent (3%) of the sales value shall be imposed on the purchaser of machinery for new and expanding industry or agriculture until January 1, 1963. From and after January 1, 1963 the tax shall be at a rate of one per cent (1%) on the purchase of machinery for new and expanding industry or agriculture. 'Machinery for new and expanding industry or agriculture' shall mean that machinery used directly in the manufacturing or purchase of machinery for new and expanding industry or agriculture. 'Machin ery for new and expanding industry or agriculture, shall mean that machinery used directly in the manufacturing or agricultural proc ess which is in corporated for the first time into plant or farm facilities established in this State and which does not replace ma chinery in such plants or such farms. Provided, further, that no retail sale shall be taxable to the retailer or dealer which is not taxable hereunder to the purchaser at retail."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 39, nays 6, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering a House substitute thereto:

SB 289. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jackson County, as amended, so as to provide for a change in compensation of the Board; and for other purposes.

The House substitute was as follows:

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The Committee on Local Affairs offered the following substitute:

SB 289. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
AN ACT
To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jackson County, Georgia, approved December 18, 1901 (Ga. Laws 1901, p. 257), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 28, 1931 (Ga. Laws 1931, p. 487), and an Act approved Feb ruary 2, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 552), so as to provide for a change in the compensation paid to the Commissioners other than the Chair man; to provide for a change in the compensation paid to the Chairman of the Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jackson County, Georgia, approved December 18, 1901 (Ga. Laws 1901, p. 257), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 28, 1931 (Ga. Laws 1931, p. 487), and an Act ap proved February 2, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 552), is hereby amended by striking Section 8 of said Act in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 8 to read as follows:
"Section 8. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that beginning April 1, 1962 the members of the Board of Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of Jackson County, Georgia, other than the Chairman of said Board, shall each receive a total salary of forty ($40.00) dollars per month and each shall be reimbursed at the rate of ten cents per mile for each mile driven in his private car while rendering services to the County; under rules to be prescribed and adopted by said Board, said mileage shall be certi fied to the Chairman of the Board on a proper form and said reimbursement shall not exceed ten ($10.00) dollars per month.
"Beginning April 1, 1962, the Chairman of the Board of Com missioners of Roads and Revenues of Jackson County, Georgia shall receive in addition to the present monthly salary an amount equal to $33.34 per month provided, however, that the salary be no more nor any less than $200.00 per month for full-time services.
"Beginning April 1, 1963 the Chairman shall be compensated an additional amount of $150.00 per month as salary for full-time service.
"The salaries of the Chairman and the members of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jackson County, Georgia and the reimbursement for mileage to the members shall be paid out of the treasury of Jackson County by the Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of Jackson County. The Board of

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Commissioners shall submit through their Chairman to the Grand Jury of the County, at the Spring term of the Superior Court in each year, a statement in writing of all matters relating to the financial condition of the County, its roads, bridges, public build ings and paupers, with such suggestions in regard to County af fairs as they may deem proper. Said Board shall make all repairs of public buildings without recommendation of the Grand Jury. The record of the proceedings of the Board shall be open at all times to the inspection of any citizen of the County. Each outgoing Board shall turn over at the expiration of their term of office all records, books, papers and other property of the County to their successors in office."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator McWhorter of the 50th moved that the Senate adopt the House substitute to SB 289.

On the motion to adopt, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

HB 358. By Mr. Story of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act relating to the delivery of worthless checks, so as to clarify said check; to provide certain rules of evidence and presumptions in civil actions arising out of arrest or prosecution hereunder; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
Mr. Speaker:
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON HB 358
The Committee recommends that both the House and Senate recede from their positions on the Senate amendment and that the attached substitute bill be adopted.
Respectfully submitted:
Busbee of Dougherty, Chairman Gardner of the 47th Persons of the 22nd McKenzie of the 13th Murphy of Harrelson Story of Gwinnett

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A BILL

To be entitled an act to amend Georgia Code Section 13-9933, as amended, which prohibits the making or delivery of a worthless check, draft or order for the payment of money, which prescribes the punish ment therefor, and which provides certain presumptions as to intent, so as to enact a new Section 13-9933 which will prohibit the obtaining of money, goods, or other property of value, or the payment of any obligation for wages, salary, by means of making, drawing, uttering, or delivering a worthless check, draft, or order for the payment of money; to provide the punishment for violation of this Act; to provide certain rules of evidence and presumptions in prosecutions hereunder; to provide certain rules of evidence and presumptions in civil actions arising out of arrest or prosecution hereunder; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Code Section 13-9933, as amended, which prohibits the making or delivery of a worthless check, draft or order for the payment of money, which prescribes the punishment thereof, and which provides certain presumptions as to intent, is hereby amended by striking said Section 13-9933 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 13-9933 which shall read as follows:

"Section 13-9933--(a) Any person, who with intent to de fraud, shall obtain any money, goods, or other property of value, or who shall pay any obligation for wages or salary, by making, drawing, uttering, or delivering any check, draft, or order for the payment of money on any bank or other depository, knowing at the time of such making, drawing, uttering, or delivery that the maker of such check, draft, or order has either no funds or insufficient funds on deposit in or credit with such bank or other depository with which such check, draft, or order and all other checks, drafts, or orders upon such funds or credit then outstanding, may be paid in full on presentation, or who, after having made, drawn, uttered, or delivered any such check, draft, or order, shall withdraw or cause to be withdrawn, the funds or credit or any part thereof, to the credit of the maker of such check, draft, or order, knowing at the time of such withdrawal that insufficient funds or credit have been left with such bank or other depository to pay such check, draft, or order, and all other checks, drafts, or orders upon such funds or credit then outstanding in full on presentation, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as prescribed by Code Section 13-9937. The word "credit" as used herein shall be construed to mean an arrangement or un derstanding with the bank or depository for the payment of such checks, drafts or orders then outstanding.

" (b) In any prosecution for the violation of this section, proof of the drawing, uttering, or delivery of such a check, draft, or order, payment of which is refused by the bank or other depository on which drawn because of either no funds or insufficient funds to the credit of the maker of such instruments, or credit available

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to the maker, shall be prima facie evidence of such maker's knowl edge of no funds or insufficient funds or credit in such bank or other depository.

"(c) If payment of any check, draft, or order for the pay ment of money, be refused by the bank or other depository upon which such instrument is drawn, and the person who made, drew, uttered, or delivered such instrument, be arrested or prosecuted under the provisions of this Section, the one who arrested, or caused such person to be arrested and prosecuted, or either, shall be conclusively deemed to have acted with reasonable or probable cause in bringing about such arrest or prosecution, in any civil action for damages which may be brought by the person who made, drew, uttered, or delivered such instrument, if the one who arrested or caused such person to be arrested and prosecuted, or either, shall have, before doing so, presented or caused such instrument to be presented to the depository on which it was drawn where payment of the instrument was refused, and after said refusal mailed written notice to such maker informing him that payment of such check, draft, or order has been refused, and then waited ten (10) days after mailing such notice, without the amount due under the provisions of such instrument being paid; provided, how ever, that said notice by mail must be evidenced by a registered or certified mail return receipt bearing the signature of such maker. In any such civil action, no evidence of statements or rep resentations as to the status of the check, draft, order, or deposit involved, or of any collateral agreement with reference to the check, draft, order, or deposit, shall be admissible unless such statements, representations, or collateral agreement shall be writ ten upon the instrument at the time it is delivered by the maker thereof.

"(d) If any provision of this Act or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Act, and the applicability of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Gardner of the 47th moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 358.

On the motion to adopt, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the report of the Committee of Conference was adopted.

HB 800. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton:
A bill prohibiting false wholesale advertising and misrepresenting the true nature of business; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 810. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to provide that when income from an estate or trust is actually used for a person's support, the legal obligation of persons having a legal obligation of persons having a legal obligation to support is re duced to that extent; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 861. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act providing for the definition of certain words used concerning the regulation of motor common carriers, so as to define "for hire"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 867. By Mr. Payton of Coweta: A bill to amend an act to provide an option to the grand jury of each county to permit the selection from the same jury box of all traverse jurors in all courts designated by the grand jury; and for other pur poses.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 883. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act to make appropriations for the operation of the State Government, so as to provide contingent appropriations to the Department of Revenue for the purpose of carrying the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title 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 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 919. By Messrs. Williams and Andrews of Hall:
A bill to amend an act relating to clerks of the Superior Court, so as to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court may keep certain records by microfilm or other photographic processes of a permanent nature; and for other purposes.

The report 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 922. By Messrs. Loggins of Chattooga, Hale of Bade, Melton of Spalding and others: A bill known as the Charitable Agencies and Licenses Required Act, so as to provide the method of licensing charitable organizations who

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wish to engage in activities which include providing for care of de pendent or defective persons; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 927. By Messrs. Teague, Willingham and Wilson of Cobb:
A bill to amend an act relating to motor vehicle licenses, so as to change certain provisions relating to private trailers; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 945. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to provide for the disconnection and removal of telephone facilities used for illegal purposes upon receipt of notice from a law enforcement officer that such facilities are used for illegal purposes; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

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HB 1018. By Messrs. Barnett of Wilkes, Williams of Hall, Phillips of Bibb, Mat thews of Clarke, Shuman of Bryan and Simpson of Wheeler:
A bill to amend an act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, so as to make it unlawful to sell mufflers which cause excessive noise; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1040. By Messrs. Payton of Coweta and Morgan of Colquitt:
A bill to amend an act which defines the crime of drunkenness in public places; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1062. By Messrs. Scarborough of Crawford, Wells of Peach and Paris of Barrow:
A bill to amend an act relating to "Equitable Proceedings", so as to provide that foreclosures and sales under power shall be considered pending litigation; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

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HB 1081. By Messrs. Bolton and Melton of Spalding:
A bill to provide an alternative method for annexing territory to the municipalities of this State by action of the municipal governing bodies upon written request of 10% of the property owners in the affected area; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1090. By Mr. Rutland of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act entitled the "Georgia Insurance Code" approved March 8, 1960, so as to provide that insurers may invest in obligations issued, assumed or guaranteed by the Inter-American Development Bank; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1116. By Mr. Flexer of Glynn: A bill to amend an act relating to proceedings prior to attest so as to specify the information that shall be stated in the affidavits made or the warrants issued for the arrest of an offender against the penal laws of this state; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1151. By Mr. Barrett of Cherokee:
A bill to authorize and empower the governing authority of certain counties to license amusement machines or devices commonly known as pinball machines and to license establishments commonly known as pool rooms which have therein pool tables, snooker tables or billiard tables; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1177. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Harrell of Fayette and many others:
A bill to create a division in the State Department of Veterans Service, to be known as the Georgia War Veterans Museum; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1215. By Messrs. Ware and Birdsong of Troup, NeSmith of Meriwether, Waldrop of Carroll and others:
A bill to amend an act providing a supplemental salary for the Judge of the Superior Court of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1251. By Messrs. Harrell of Fayette:
A bill to amend the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951, so as to provide for emergency interim successors to certain State and local 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 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1252. By. Messrs. Harrell of Fayette and Steis of Harris: A bill to amend the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951, so as to provide for the convening of the General Assembly and the suspension of their rules following an emergency; and for other purposes.
The report 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 1253. By Messrs. Harrell of Fayette and Steis of Harris:
A bill to amend the Georgia Civil Defense Act, so as to provide for emergency relocation or relocations of the seat of state government; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 915. By Messrs. Lowrey of Floyd, Fowler of Douglas, Tamplin of Morgan, Smith of Habersham and Farmer of Heard:
A bill to amend an act known as the Georgia Seed Law, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale treated seed for feed purposes; and for other purposes.

Senator Fitzpatrick of the 51st offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 915 by providing that twelve months will be allowed for any dealer or farmer to dispose of any treated seed on hand.

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 21, nays 13.

The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

HB 799. By Mr. McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act relating to giving notice for the termination of a tenancy at will, so as to clarify the time when such notice is to be given; and for other purposes.
The report 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.
The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

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SB 283. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Urban Development Law," as amended, so as to provide that municipalities may exchange land owned in Urban Redevelopment Areas for certain land owned by certain or ganizations; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

Mr. Bolton of Spalding moved to
Amend SB 283 by adding after the words "owned by any" in the title thereof, the words "post, barracks, encampment, chapter, subsid iary or any other division or unit of any".
Said act is further amended by adding after the words "owned by any" in Section 1 thereof the following words: "post, barracks, en campment, chapter, subsidiary or any other division or unit of any".

Senator Jones of the 23rd moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ment to SB 283.
On the motion to agree, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

Senator Lambert of the 28th moved that the following bill of the House be placed on the calendar:

HB 861. By Mr. Caldwell of Upson:
A bill to amend an act providing for the definition of certain words used concerning the regulation of motor common carriers, so as to define "for hire"; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed, and HB 861 was placed on the calendar.

SE 161. By Senators Miller of the 40th, Raynor of the 4th and others:
A resolution to create an interim committee to study ways and means of preserving and protecting areas in the State of Georgia deemed of outstanding aesthetic, topographical, geological, or biological value; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SR 163. By Senator Harrington of the 20th:
A resolution creating an interim legislative committee relative to edu cational and training services for mentally retarded children; 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.

HB 1121. By Messrs. Duncan and Waldrop of Carroll, Rogers of Paulding and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing an Employee's Retirement System, approved Feb. 3, 1949, (Ga. Laws 1949, Reg. Sess. p. 138), as amended, so as to provide the procedure whereby certain members of the Em ployee's Retirement System of Georgia may re-establish credits for prior 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 33, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1125. By Mr. Milhollin of Coffee:
A bill to amend an act which revised, superseded and consolidated the laws relating to the Game and Fish Commission, so as to change the maximum limit on the length of a minnow net; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1133. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Smith of Grady and Twitty of Mitchell:
A bill to amend an act known as the "General Appropriations Act", so as to provide an appropriations for the Budget Bureau; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

The bill, involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock
Braly
Brown Clanton
Clary Conger
Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson
Green

Griner Harden Harrington Hart Ingram Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Lambert Mathews
Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th

McWhorter of 50th Overby Owens Perry Persons Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Veazey Warnell Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 46, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

HE 720. By Messrs. Caldwell of Upson, Parker of Appling and Potts of Coweta: A resolution commending Sgt. Ben F. Rains; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

HB 910. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Story of Gwinnett, Smith of Habersham, Greene of Bartow, Moore of Polk, Miller of Elbert, Cloer of Towns and Wilson of Cobb:
A bill establishing a retirement system for the teachers in the State Public Schools and other State supported schools, so as to eliminate the requirements for maintaining an annuity reserve fund and pension re serve fund; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
Mr. President:
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H. B. 910
The Committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on the following Senate Amendment:
"By adding a new Section which shall be known as Section 14A and which shall read as follows:
"Section 14A. Said act is further amended by adding at the end of Subsection 5 of Section 5 the following:
'Provided further that if one retires on physical disability and is later declared physically able to re-enter the System, he may participate in the new formula by paying back payments provided that they reenter by January 1, 1955.'"
and that the same be not adopted.

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The Committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on the following Senate Amendment:

"By inserting in the title of said act after the phrase "to provide certain conditions connected therewith", the following:

"to provide for a refund of that amount of money contributed by a member to establish prior service under an act approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 319);"

"By renumbering Section 14 as Section 15, Section 15 as Section 16, Section 16 as Section 17, and Section 17 as Section 18 and by inserting a new Section 14 to read as follows:

"Section 14. Said act is further amended by adding at the end of Subsection 2 of Section 4 a sentence to read as follows:

'Provided, however, that any member who established prior service under an act approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 319), by pay ing the monies in the Teachers Retirement System as required by said act and who would likewise qualify for the establishment for prior service under this Section as now written, shall be refunded that amount of money which said member paid to establish such service under the paid 1959 act.'"

and that the same be not adopted.

The Committee recommends that the House recede from its position on the following Senate Amendment:
"By striking from Section 14, Paragraph (5) of said bill the num ber "12", and inserting in lieu thereof the number "24".
and that the same be adopted.

The Committee recommends that the House recede from its position on the following Senate Amendment:
"By striking from Paragraph (b) of the quoted matter in Sec tion 14 of said bill the word "one" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "two", and
"By adding the letter "s" to the word "year" in said paragraph (b) of Section 14 of said bill.
"By striking from Section 15 of said bill, wherever it may appear, the word "two" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "one", and

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"By striking from the word "years", wherever it may appear in Section 15 of said bill, the letter "s".

and that the same be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,
Rep. John Harvey Moore, Chairman Senator William A. Ingram Senator Zell Miller Senator Earl Staples Rep. Preston B. Lewis Rep. Earl P. Story

Senator Miller of the 40th moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 910.

On the motion, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the report of the Committee of Conference was adopted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House disagrees with the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 936. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act to provide for a credit against income taxes in amount paid for certain machinery; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 936. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act to provide for a credit against income taxes in amount paid for certain machinery; and for other purposes.

Senator Mathews of the 48th moved that the Senate insist on its position in adopting a substitute to HB 936, and that a Committee of Conference be ap pointed.

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On the motion, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the president appointed as a Committee of Con ference, Senators Mathews of the 48th, Hart of the 53rd and Conger of the 8th.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House insists on its position on the following bill of the House to-wit: and has appointed as a Committee of Conference the following:

HB 936. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to amend the Sales and Use Tax Act so as to attract new and expanding industry, and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members:

Messrs. Busbee of Dougherty, Blalock of Clayton, and Hill of Meriwether:

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard 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 283. By Senator Overby of the 33rd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Urban Redevelopment Law", ap proved March 3, 1955, as amended, so as to provide that municipalities may exchange land owned in Urban, Redevelopment Areas for certain land owned by certain organizations; and for other purposes.

SB 210. By Senator Peterson of the 15th and Senator Newton of the 17th and others:
A bill to provide that any member of a county political party executive committee who participates as such in arranging or holding a political

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party primary election shall be ineligible to be a candidate for nomina tion to any office therein, except for membership on such executive committee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by substitute by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 289. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jackson County, as amended, so as to provide for a change in compensation of the Board; and for othe rpurposes.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 210. By Senators Peterson of the 15th and Newton of the 17th:
A bill to provide that any member of a county political party executive committee who participates as such in arranging or holding a political party primary election shall be ineligible to be a candidate for nomina tion to any office therein, except for membership on such executive com mittee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Peterson of the 15th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 210.

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 the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

SB 199. By Senator Overby of the 33rd: A bill to amend Section 29-300 of the Code relating to covenants run ning with the land, as amended; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
The Committee recommends that both the House and Senate recede from their positions on the House Committee Substitute, and that the House Committee Substitute be adopted with the following amendments:

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(1) By adding in the caption following the semi-colon after the word "adopted", the following: "to limit the time within which restrictive covenants may be enforced in cases where no time limit is set forth in the instrument imposing such restrictive covenants."
(2) By adding a new sentence after the word "adopted" in Section 1, and at the end of the amended Code Section 29-301 to read as follows: "Provided further, that in cases where covenants restricting lands to certain uses are imposed, and no time limit is set forth in the instruments imposing such restrictive covenants, the same shall not be enforceable after fifteen years from the date of the instrument imposing such restrictions."

Respectfully submitted,

Mr. Hale of Dade Mr. Andrews of Hall Mr. Steis of Harris Senator Lambert of 28th Senator Overby of 33rd Senator Knox of 54th

Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on SB 199.

On the motion to adopt, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the report of the Com mittee of Conference was adopted.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

HB 126. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Matthews of Clarke and Jernigan of Clinch:
A bill to amend an act known as the Minimum Foundation Program for Education, so as to provide for the manner in which certain funds shall be expended; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:

Mr. Speaker and Mr. President:

Conference Committee Report On House Bill 126

to agree.

The Conference Committee on House Bill 126 has met and is unable

Two members of the House and one member of the Senate insist on

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the Senate position. Two members of the Senate and one member of the House insist on the House position.

As was said before the Conference Committee is unable to agree and requests that the members thereof be relieved and a new Committee be appointed.
Respectfully submitted,

Carl E. Sanders, Senator, of 18th Gordon Knox, Jr., Senator, of 54th Hamilton McWhorter, Jr., Senator,
of 50th Frank S. Twitty, Representative,
Mitchell County J. Battle Hall, Representative,
Hall County James W. Keyton, Representative,
Thomas County

Senator McWhorter of the 50th moved that the Conference Committee on HB 126 be dissolved, and that a new Committee of Conference be appointed.

The motion prevailed and the president appointed as a Committee of Con ference the following senators: Senators Gardner of the 47th, McWhorter of the 50th and Jones of the 23rd.

HB 1071. By Mr. Fleming of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to the duties of the clerks of superior courts and clerks of city courts, so as to authorize clerks of the superior court, from time to time, to destroy certain books; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1071 by deleting the words and figures "ten (10)" in the seventh line of the caption of said bill, and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figures, "fifteen (15)", and by deleting the words and figures "ten (10)" in Section 1 (a) of said bill and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figures "fifteen (15)".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 37, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

HB 936. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act to provide for a credit against income taxes in amount paid for certain machinery; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
Mr. President:
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H. B. 936
The Conference Committee on H. B. 936 recommends that both the House and Senate recede from their positions and that the attached Bill be adopted as a substitute for H. B. 936.
Respectfully submitted,
E. W. Mathews of 48th Busbee of Dougherty Hill of Meriwether Conger of 8th Dan F. Hart of 53rd
A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED
To be entitled an act to amend Title 92 ('Public Revenue') Division 1 ('Sources of Revenue'), Part IX ('Income Taxes'), as amended to date by further amending section 92-3002 ('Definitions') by adding thereto a definition of "Machinery for New and Expanded Industry or Agriculture"; and by further amending Section 92-3111 which deals with credits against income taxes; to provide for a credit against income taxes of any amount paid for machinery for new an expanded industry or agriculture at any time within six (6) years following the year in which payment thereof was made; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Code Section 92-3002 as amended to date, is further
amended by adding thereto a new subsection to be designated subsection "(q)" which shall read as follows:

"92-3002 Definitions-- (q) The word machinery for new and expanded industry or agriculture shall mean and include:
(1) That machinery which is directly and proximately used in the manufacture of tangible personal property, when such ma chinery is incorporated for the first time into plant facilities located in this State, provided, that any machine or machinery which constitutes a replacement of any machine or machinery pre viously utilized in this State shall not be deemed machinery for new and expanded industry except as hereinafter expressly set forth.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (1) above, when any machine or machinery shall constitute a replace ment of any machine or machinery and such replacement shall be made for the purpose of substantially expanding the production capacity of the manufacturing operation making such replacement and substantially increasing the employment in such operation, such replacement machine or machinery shall be deemed to be "ma chinery for new and expanded industry" to the extent that the normal production capacity of such replacement machine or ma chinery exceeds the normal production capacity of the machine or machinery replaced."
(3) Machinery which is purchased or leased for the purpose of engaging in a new farm operation or substantially expanding the production of a farm unit engaged in tillage of the soil and/or animal husbandry, when such expansion also results in substan tially increased employment on such farm unit, provided, that any farm machine or machinery which constitutes a replacement for any farm machine or machinery previously utilized in this State shall not be deemed machinery for new and expanded agriculture except as hereinafter in this subparagraph (3) set forth. Notwith standing anything to the contrary contained in this subparagraph (3), when any farm machine or machinery shall constitute a re placement of any farm machine or machinery and such replacement shall be made for the purpose of substantially expanding the pro duction capacity of the farm unit making such replacement and substantially increasing the employment on such farm unit, such replacement machine or machinery shall be deemed to be 'machin ery for new and expanded agriculture' to the extent that the normal production capacity of such replacement farm machine and ma chinery exceeds the normal production capacity of the farm machine or machinery replaced."

Section 2. Code Section 92-3111, as amended, which deals with credits against income taxes is further amended by designating the two existing paragraphs of Section 92-3111 as subsection "(a)" and adding to Section 92-3111 a new subsection to be designated subsection "(b)"
which shall read as follows:

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"92-3111. Credits Against Taxes -- Every person who shall pay any amount of tax under the provisions of the Georgia Re tailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax, approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360) as amended, on the purchase or lease of machinery for new and expanded industry or agriculture as that term is defined in Section 92-3002 (q) hereof, shall be allowed a credit against the income taxes imposed by Sections 92-3101 and 92-3102 hereof in an amount equal to the amount of the sales and use tax so paid, provided that such credit must be used within the six (6) years immediately following the year in which such sales and use tax is paid and that no more than one-third (%) of the credit shall be used in any one year. (It being the intention of this act to allow a credit for such sales and use tax in lieu of the de duction in determining net income as presently permitted under Section 92-3109 hereof). The State Revenue Commissioner is hereby authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations regarding the submission of data supporting the credit authorized hereunder as may be necessary in his discretion, for the proper administration thereof."

Section 3. This act shall be effective for all taxable years ending on or after the date of the enactment and approval hereof:

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Senator Mathews of the 48th moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 936.

On the motion to adopt, the ayes were 40, nays 0, and the report of the Committee of Conference was adopted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:

HB 936. By Mr. Busbee of Dougherty:
A bill to amend an act to provide for a credit against income taxes in amount paid for certain machinery; and for other purposes.

HR 501. By Messrs. Crawford and Dickey of Chatham: A resolution proposing that the General Assembly of Georgia do hereby

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respectfully request the Congress of the United States to propose to the people an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or to call a convention for the purpose as provided by Article V of the Constitution; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 2.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 826. By Mr. Barnett of Wilkes:
A bill to amend an act relating to rules for granting letters of admin istration, so as to provide that a creditor with either a liquidated oi an unliquidated claim against an estate may be appointed to administei the estate; and for other purposes.

Senator Gardner of the 47th moved that HB 826 be tabled and the motion prevailed.

HE 575. By Messrs. M. Smith, McClelland, Brooks of Fulton; Mackay, Rutland and Howard of DeKalb:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as heretofore amended, by adding at the end of Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I thereof a new paragraph to be appropriately numbered, to grant to the General Assembly the power to delegate to any county the right to levy a tax to build, acquire, maintain and operate and to par ticipate with other counties, municipalities, public or private corpora tions in building, acquiring, maintaining and operating a system or systems of public transportation, including the payment of preliminary investigative expenses, the payment of all or any part of the principal of and the interest on any obligations issued to finance the construction or acquisition of any such public transportation system or systems and to establish and maintain reasonable reserves in connection with the issuance of any such obligations and reasonable reserves for the future operation, development, improvement and expansion of such facilities, and to declare that the construction, acquisition, maintenance and op eration of public transportation systems is an essential governmental function undertaken for public purposes for which the powers of taxa tion and eminent domain may be exercised and public funds expended; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
GEORGIA, and it is hereby resolved by the authority aforesaid, as follows:

Section 1. The Constitution of the State of Georgia as heretofore amended, is hereby further amended by adding at the end of Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I thereof, a new paragraph to be appro priately numbered, reading as follows:

To build, acquire, maintain and operate and to participate with other counties, municipalities, public or private corporations in
building, acquiring, maintaining and operating a system or systems of public transportation, including the payment of preliminary in vestigative expenses, the payment of all or any part of the principal of and the interest on any obligations issued to finance the con struction or acquisition of any such public transportation system or systems and to establish and maintain reasonable reserves in
connection with the issuance of any such obligations and reasonable reserves for the future operations, development, improvement and expansion of such facilities. The construction, acquisition, mainte nance and operation of public transportation systems is hereby de clared to be an essential governmental function undertaken for public purposes for which the powers of taxation and eminent domain may be exercised and public funds expended.

Section 2. When this resolution shall have been agreed to by twothirds (%) of the members elected to both Houses of the General
Assembly of Georgia, the same shall be entered on their journals with the "yeas" and "nays" taken thereon, and shall be submitted to the people for ratification or rejection at the next general election for mem bers of the General Assembly as provided by the Constitution of the State of Georgia. At said general election, those desiring to vote in favor of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballot the words:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, authorizing the General Assembly to delegate to counties the right to levy taxes for public transportation, and de claring the same to be an essential governmental function."

Those desiring to vote against ratification of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words:

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, authorizing the General Assembly to delegate to counties the right to levy taxes for public transportation, and de claring the same to be an essential governmental function."

Section 3. This proposed amendment shall be published before said general election as now provided by law. If at said general election the majority of qualified voters voting thereon as provided in the Con stitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, vote in favor of the ratification of this amendment the same shall, upon the result thereof being ascertained, consolidated and certified as provided by law, become

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a part of the Constitution of this State, and the Governor shall make proclamation thereof as provided by law.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Braly
Brown Clanton Clary DeLoach Dews Gardner Grayson Griner

Jackson Jones Kelly
Lambert Mathews
Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 12th McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th Newton

Overby Owens Perry Persons Peterson Sanders Seagraves Smalley Towson Waters Whisnant

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Bell Conger Pitzpatrick
Green Harrington

Hart Johnson Long McWhorter of 50th Ponsell

Eaynor Staples Veazey Warnell White

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 33, nays 15.

The resolution, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional two-thirds majority, was lost.

Senator Brown of the 52nd gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider HE 575.

HB 713. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to provide for clarification of provisions relating to riders upon motorcycles other than the operator; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Highways offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 713 by renumbering Section 2 thereof so that when so renumbered, said Section shall be known as Section 3.

By adding a new paragraph thereto to be known as Section 2 to read as follows:

"Section 2. A person violating Section 1 of this act or a per son who fails to comply with Section 1 of this act shall not be guilty of any negligence whatsoever and a violation of Section 1 of this act or a failure to comply with Section 1 of this act shall not be admissible in evidence or pleaded in any civil action whatsoever in any of the courts of this State."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HR 364. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution of the State of Georgia to authorize any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State to issue and to sell revenue bonds subject to and in accordance with the terms and provisions of the act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia approved March 31, 1937, known as the Revenue Bond Law of 1937, as amended, and as the same may hereafter be amended, and to refund any bonds to provide funds for the purpose of carrying out slum clearance and redevelopment work, including the acquisition and clearance of areas which are predominantly slum or blighted areas, the preparation of such areas for re-use, and the sale or other disposition of such areas to private enterprise for private uses or to public bodies for public uses, and to provide that the issuing body may pledge to the payment of the principal of and the interest on any such bonds and to create reasonable reserves in connection therewith, as well as to establish a fund for future work, all or any part of the taxes received (except such taxes which by law are required to be used only for specific purposes) by such body from any real property involved in any slum clearance or

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redevelopment work, including work heretofore or hereafter done, to gether with any or all other revenues from any such work and to the extent that such taxes and revenues so pledged are insufficient to pay the principal of and the interest on such revenue bonds and to create reasonable reserves in connection therewith such issuing body may pledge the full faith and credit of such issuer to make up any deficit and the issuance of any such bonds and the pledge of the full faith and credit of the issuer shall be an authorized indebtedness but no vote of the people shall be required prior to incurring the same nor shall such bonds or such pledge be considered as an indebtedness in determin ing the limitation on indebtedness imposed by the provisions of Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution as now or hereafter amended; and provided further that any county, municipal corpora tion or political subdivision other than the issuer benefitting from any such slum clearance or redevelopment work may contract with the is suer of any such revenue bonds and agree to pay to such issuer all or any part of the taxes received (except such taxes which by law are required to be used only for specific purposes) by such body from any real property involved in any slum clearance or redevelopment work, including work heretofore or hereafter done, so that the same may be pledged to the payment of the principal of and the interest on such bonds and to create reasonable reserves in connection therewith, as well as to establish a fund for future work; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA, and it is hereby resolved by authority of the same, that:

Section 1. Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Consti tution of the State of Georgia, as heretofore amended, is hereby furthei amended by adding thereto the following proviso:

Provided that any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State shall be authorized to issue and to sell rev
enue bonds subject to and in accordance with the terms and pro visions of the act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia approved March 31, 1937, known as the Revenue Bond Law of 1937, as amended, and as the same may hereafter be amended, and to refund any such bonds, to provide funds for the purpose of carry ing our slum clearance and redevelopment work, including the ac quisition and clearance of areas which are predominantly slum or blighted areas, the preparation of such areas for re-use, and the sale or other disposition of such areas to private enterprise for private uses or to public bodies for public uses. As security for the payment of the principal of and the interest on any such bonds
and to create reasonable reserves in connection therewith, as well as to establish a fund for future work, the issuer may pledge all or any part of the taxes received (except such taxes which by lav/ are required to be used only for specific purposes) by such body from any real property involved in any slum clearance or redevelopment work, including work heretofore or hereafter done, together with any or all other revenues from any such project and to the extent that such taxes and revenues so pledged are insufficient to pay the principal of and the interest on such revenue bonds and to create reasonable reserves in connection therewith, as well as to establish

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a fund for future work, such issuing body may pledge the full faith and credit of such issuer to make up any deficit which may exist. The issuance of any such bonds and the pledge of the full faith and credit of the issuer shall be an authorized indebtedness but no vote of the people shall be required prior to incurring the same nor shall such bonds or such pledge be considered as an indebted ness in determining the limitation or indebtedness imposed by the provisions of Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Consti tution, as now or hereafter amended. Provided further that any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision other than the issuer benefitting from any such slum clearance or redevelop ment work may contract with the issuer of any such revenue bonds and agree to pay to such issuer all or any part of the taxes received (except such taxes which by law are required to be used only for specific purposes) by such body from any real property involved in any slum clearance or redevelopment work, including work here tofore or hereafter done, so that the same may be pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and to create reasonable reserves in connection therewith, as well as to establish
a fund for future work.

Section 2. When this resolution shall have been agreed to by twothirds (%) of the members elected to both Houses of the General Assembly of Georgia, the same shall be entered on their journals with the "yeas" and "nays" taken thereon, and shall be submitted to the people for ratification or rejection at the next general election for mem bers of the General Assembly as provided by the Constitution of the State of Georgia. At said general election, those desiring to vote in favor of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballot the words:

"For ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, authorizing any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State to issue and sell revenue bonds and to re fund any such bonds to provide funds for the purpose of carrying out slum clearance and redevelopment work and to pledge certain taxes for these purposes."

Those desiring to vote against ratification of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words:

"Against ratification of amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, authorizing any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State to issue and sell revenue bonds and to re fund any such bonds to provide funds for the purpose of carrying out slum clearance and redevelopment work and to pledge certain taxes for these purposes."

Section 3. This proposed amendment shall be published before said general election as now provided by law. If at said general election the majority of qualified voters voting thereon as provided in the Con stitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, vote in favor of the ratification of this amendment the same shall, upon the result thereof

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being ascertained, consolidated and certified as provided by law, become a part of the Constitution of this State, and the Governor shall make proclamation thereof as provided by law.

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 Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Gardner Grayson

Green Harrington Jones Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Owens Persons

Peterson Ponsell Raynor Sanders Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Whisnant White Mr. President

Those voting in the negative were Senators Fitzpatrick and Perry.

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 2.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

Lieutenant-Governor Byrd made the following remarks in presenting Gov ernor Ernest Vandiver to the Senate:
It is indeed a pleasure to present to you a gentleman, the man who had led the way during the past four years in the restoration of the people's confidence in our government.
Governor Vandiver has also taken the lead in working out many of the problems which have confronted us not only during this session

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but the last three sessions of the General Assembly as well.

His job has not been an easy one by any stretch of the imagination. It has been a rough road. But, he has served with unusual distinction and accomplishment.

It is my pleasure now to present to you gentlemen the Governor of Georgia -- the Honorable S. Ernest Vandiver.

Governor Vandiver addressed the Senate with the following remarks:
Mister President and members of this honorable body:
Let no one entertain any doubts whatsoever but that this General Assembly and those to follow have determined now and as long as this State shall flourish to fulfill their constitutional duties and responsi bilities over the appropriations of the peoples' money.
That is the most significant development in our State Government in fifty years.
Allow me first to pay my respects -- my warmest friendship and regard -- to your able presiding officer. He has done a remarkably effective job and I know you join me in saying all honor to him.
He would be the first to tell you that during my tenure that in no case have I attempted to interfere with, meddle or dictate in connection with the internal affairs of this body. I respect the separation of powers doctrine.
Administration and committee assignments and work of this body have been superior. I commend you for it in the highest terms I know how.
"UNANIMOUS" LEGISLATURE
If anything can be said of the 1961 - 1962 Legislature, it can be called the "UNANIMOUS" General Assembly for you have grappled with the issues of the age and have come forward with their solutions with a dignity that is appreciated by your constituents.
Ours has been a great partnership.
I do not know what the next ten months may hold --
I want it clearly understood now, should any developments present themselves, where your presence is necessary to help your Governor protect the basic interests of Georgia people, I will summon you into extraordinary session without a moment's hesitation.

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Unlike what may have been the situation of the past, I am com
forted to be in your ranks and to know that as far as Georgia's welfare is concerned, we are comrades in arms.

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

We have seen by the papers that some of the Republican leaders -- Shartzer, Snodgrass and Sunday -- plan to meet in Atlanta soon to hand-pick a candidate for governor and perhaps other offices to be placed on the ballot by petition in the general election.

We know not whom Georgia democrats will choose.

It will not be in a backroom caucus.

It will be by a vote of the people on a county unit basis.

Of course, there will be differences.

Debate will ensue.

That is real democracy.

Invective may fly.

It always does.

But Georgia Democrats decide.

When the votes are in and nominees are elected, Georgia Democracy closes ranks --

ALL GOOD DEMOCRATS LOCK ARMS AND MARCH SHOUL DER-TO-SHOULDER TO VICTORY!

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

I will not repeat at this hour the record we share other than to say its genesis lies in sound economy, resulting in expanded services to the people in all essential fields and greater building programs than ever undertaken before in a like period, all without any new or addi tional taxes whatsoever.

As I said to you in early January, that record is something you can carry to the people in the best of conscience, and I urge you to do so, for I want every member who can come back here to come, without
opposition, if possible.

FIGHTING WASTE

ECONOMY, a word not liked by some of the cynical operators and

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hardened professional politicians -- but melodious music to the ears of the oppressed and red-taped taxpayers.

I admit it would have been nice if we had been flush with money from a massive tax increase so that the governor could have held court with an assorted set of cronies, much as an Arab chieftain, doling out largesse, in the form of executive appropriations for this pet project or that.

Lest there be any doubts on anyone's part, I must say here, had necessity not forced another policy, my frugal stubborn DUTCH nature would have dictated it.

As you grapple with budgets of the future, as the Assembly regains its proper responsibility in budget study and approval, you will discover
that discretion, for the large part, now, has been removed due to the ever-growing requirements for fixed and recurring operational budgets.

And, what you have done at this session, insures a continuation of prudent expenditure of public funds per force, if not by necessity.

NEVER AGAIN WILL WE SEE A BILLION DOLLARS AP PROPRIATED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER IN GEORGIA WITH LITTLE OR NO AUTHORIZATION!

CHALLENGE MET

Mister Speaker (Mister President), I said until this body determines to be "MASTER IN ITS OWN HOUSE" it may as well forget making any lasting contributions to the public councils.

By unanimous votes, you have thrown the ball back to me.

You have given the chief executive power to appoint a State Budget Officer who will supervise a professional staff. This selection will be made by me within the next few weeks after appropriate con sultation with you. I wish it were constitutionally possible to appoint one of your number to this post for several members of this Assembly
could acquit themselves well in that responsibility.

The budget reform measure adopted by you will maintain a proper legislative/executive balance.

They will help future governors keep their money and tax promises to the people.

If future governors exercise their prerogative wisely by naming a capable budget officer, the law will accomplish what you have set your sights to accomplish.

If they fail, succeeding General Assemblies can select the budget officer in the legislative branch.

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CONSTRUCTIVE SESSION

I have seen very little in the press during the session that could be interpreted as purely political utterances. All commentary emanating from here has been serious and constructive.

In my book, that is good.

It bodes well for Georgia's future.

It is in sharp contrast to the political division which has hampered our progress in years past.

I find in this General Assembly open minds, open hearts, open discussion and concrete results.

ELECTION YEAR

This is an election year in Georgia, if you hadn't already thought about it.

In the final analysis, it is the voter at the grassroots who will decide.

I WILL NOT SEEK TO INTERFERE IN ANY WAY WITH ANY CHOICE.

Though, I do put all on notice now, that if any candidate enters upon a campaign of deception, distortion, fakery or outright lies re garding the policies and achievements of the present administration, I will have no choice but to meet such lies head-on before the voters with the WRITTEN record -- with the facts -- with the figures -- to set things straight.

I won't mince one word.

And as an old campaigner who once took his ease at Warm Springs said:

"I LUV a good fight!"

TIME FOR GOOD-BYES
The time for good-byes and farewells is a time for reminiscing and and looking to the future.
This Spring, Betty, the children and I plan to build a cottage at Jekyll.
When you are there on a convention or on vacation, we want you to come to see us.

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For the past good many years it has been our custom to entertain the Capitol press corps. This year, they were kind enough to present me with a rocking chair, to match one I already have.

So, when you come to see me, we will rock and watch the mighty Atlantic kiss Georgia's beautiful shores.

We will talk of many things --

But I assure you we won't talk -- of bills -- and resolutions -- and corporate tax

Of committees and things

Of 40-day and 80-night sessions

And why so many Lieutenant-Governor candidates had parties

And whether lobbyists have wings.

Instead, we'll talk of other things, of deeds done, and accomplish ments made.

BURDENS EXPECTED

When we began our work together over three years ago, I had no doubts of the burdens ahead --

I asked the people of Georgia for the highest office within their gift notwithstanding.

Many Georgians, in shaking my hand, asked me in somber tones --

Why?

They said, sympathetically:

"You're going to have to ring down the curtain of ignorance on the children of Georgia and put on a four per cent sales tax."

We managed -- you and I -- to avoid both of these terrible dis asters because of magnificent help you extended in such large measure, help from the people, help from the educators, help from the public in formation media.

And, if I may be allowed to reflect upon a certainty, help from an unseen, all-present, all-benevolent and all-guiding hand that in times of supreme tests take hold for good when mere humans, by their frailities and nature, may have exhausted themselves.

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So, then, the faith for our deliverance, is spread, as is the air about us and rests, finally, in the heart of hearts of our people.

A people who live in our hills On our red clay sod
On our plain, and, On our shores
Who experience happiness, joys and sorrows together And who can be depended upon always
To measure up when duty calls.

MEMBERS THANKED

And I want to say something about the members of this body -- especially those with whom I may have differed politically. On issues affecting our whole people, you have come to me and said, "ERNIE, I KNOW WE MAY DIFFER ON THIS OR THAT, BUT I WANT YOU TO KNOW I'M SUPPORTING YOU ON THIS BECAUSE I BELIEVE YOU ARE RIGHT!"

I cannot let this good-bye pass without praising such conduct on your part as the highest manifestation of integrity, patriotism and courage.

Nor can I let this occasion pass without this word to the mothers and fathers of Georgia, to the women, particularly.

During the lonely hours when every bit of encouragement shone like a pearl on the silver sands, when doubts abounded, a steady surge of letters, personal calls and communications came to me from what I consider the source of all real authority -- the mothers, grandmothers and women of Georgia.

The most touching were written in a shaky, but clear and dignified hand, that soon might be stilled, but reflected the wisdom that can come only through experience, tenderness, heartbreak and love -- of births of the children, of joys and the sorrows of departed loved ones.

When those hands speak, you had better listen.

Others came, written in a very feminine hand, expressing the re sponsibilities of motherhood and its inherent apprehension for the fu ture well-being of our children.

Ministers wrote, many, offering their prayers.

My instructions were that all such letters, wanting nothing more than expression to innermost feelings, were to be shown to me for reply.

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Most of them started off this way --

"Dear Governor Vandiver,

"This is the first time I have written a letter to any public official."

I want everyone to know, that in the darkest, and lonely hours, these expressions from the very heart of Georgia life, comforted me and sustained me, in the greatest trial of our time.

Words -- all communication -- are inadequate to express the ap preciation I feel for them.

I believe that most things work out for the best.

Everyone of you has my respect and I am proud to call you friend.

By your acts and deeds, you have earned the description: "THE BEST AND MOST ABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN HISTORY."

We are now entering upon an era in Georgia which, more than ever, needs -- demands -- bold, persistent experimentation, inspired leader ship and action.

To provide it, the best judgments of many must unite in the work:

EXPERIENCE must guide their labor:

TIME must bring it to perfection:

And the mistakes which inevitably may be made will be softened in time-honored and time-proved crucibles.

May the Great God above bless, keep, guide, and direct each and every one of you.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has rejected the report of the Conference Committee on the fol lowing bill of the House, and requests that a third Conference Committee be appointed by the Senate to confer with a like Committee on the part of the House.

HB 228. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Lovett of Laurens and Cox of Clarke: A bill to amend an act, so as to provide for final settlements of doubt-

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ful and disputed claims, subject to the approval of State Board of Workmen's Compensation; to define further "injury"; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a third Committee of Conference on the part of the House, the following members: Messrs. Williams of Hall, Cox of Clarke, and Rutland of DeKalb.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the second Committee of Conference thereto:

HB 228. My Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Lovett of Laurens and Cox of Clarke: A bill to amend an act so as to provide for final settlements of doubt ful and disputed claims, subject to the approval of State Board of Workmen's Compensation; to define further "injury"; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
Your Conference Committee on HB 228 has met and makes the following recommendation:
That the House recede from its position on Senate Amendments 1 and 2 offered to HB 228 and that the bill be passed, as amended, by the Senate.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackson of 24th Lambert of 28th Sanders of 18th Twitty of Mitchell McCutchen of Gilmer Cox of Clarke

Senator Sanders of the 18th moved that the Senate recede from its position on HB 228.

On the motion to recede, Senator Sanders of the 18th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

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A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Blalock Clary DeLoach Fitzpatrick Gardner Harden

Jackson Kelly Knox Lambert Miller McKenzie of 12th McWhorter of 34th

McWhorter of 50th Newton Owens Sanders Smalley Towson Whisnant

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Bell Braly Brown Clanton Conger Dailey Dews Dykes Grayson Green

Harrington Hart Ingram Johnson Jones Long Mathews Mitchell Overby Perry

Persons Peterson
Ponsell Raynor Staples Veazey Warnell Waters White

On the motion to recede, the ayes were 21, nays 29, and the motion was lost.

The president appointed as a third Committee of Conference on HB 228 on the part of the Senate the following:

Senators Jackson of the 24th, Lambert of the 28th and Sanders of the 18th.

HR 389. By Messrs. Fleming, Hull, and Fuqua of Richmond:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow counties to undertake and carry out a slum clearance and redevelopment pro gram; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1. Article XVI of the Constitution, relating to slum

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clearance and redevelopment programs for cities, towns, and housing authorities is hereby amended by inserting in the first sentence of said Articles after the word "established", the words "or any county", so that when so amended, said Article shall read as follows:

"The General Assembly may provide by law that any city or town, or any housing authority now or hereafter established, or any county, may undertake and carry out slum clearance and redevelop ment work, including the acquisition and clearance of areas which
are predominantly slum or blighted areas, the preparation of such areas for re-use, and the sale or other disposition of such areas to
private enterprise for private uses or to public bodies for public uses. Any such work shall constitute a governmental function
undertaken for public purposes, and the powers of taxation and eminent domain may be exercised and public funds expended in furtherance thereof."

SECTION 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Con stitution 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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 allow counties to undertake and carry out a slum clearance and redevelopment program.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to allow counties to undertake and carry out a slum clearance and redevelopment program."

All person desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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 re turns 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 issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ayers Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Fitzpatrick Gardner Grayson

Green Griner Harrington Ingram Jackson Johnson Jones Knox Miller Mitchell McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton Perry

Persons Peterson Ponsell Raynor Seagraves Smalley Staples Towson Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

HB 126. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Matthews of Clarke and Jernigan of Clinch:
A bill to amend an act known as the Minimum Foundation Program for Education, so as to provide for the manner in which certain funds shall be expended; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows: Mr. Speaker and Mr. President:
Conference Committee Report on HB 126. Your Conference Committee on HB 126 has met and submits the following report:

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Recommends that we accept HB 126 as amended and passed by the Senate.
On the part of the Senate: McWhorter of 50th Jones of 23rd Gardner of 47th
On the part of the House: Hall of Mitchell Twitty of Mitchell Brooks of Oglethorpe

Senator McWhorter of 50th moved that the report of the Committee of Conference be adopted.

On the motion to adopt, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the report of the Committee of Conference was adopted.

HR 583. By Messrs. Andrews of Stephens and Purcell of Franklin:
A resolution authorizing the Governor to transfer certain islands lying in the Tugalo River adjacent to the counties of Hart, Franklin and Stephens to the United States of America; 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 29, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Senator Brown of the 52nd, having given previous notice, moved that the Senate reconsider the following resolution of the House; and the motion pre vailed.

HR 575. By Messrs. Smith, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton, Mackay, Rutland and Howard of DeKalb:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to grant to the General Assembly the power to delegate to any county the right to levy a tax to build, acquire, maintain and operate and to participate with other counties, municipalities, public or private cor-

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porations in building, acquiring, maintaining and operatng a system or systems of pubic transportation; and for other purposes.

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 Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Dailey DeLoach Dews Gardner Grayson Green Griner Harrington

Hart Ingram Jackson Johnson Jones Kelly Knox Lambert Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby

Owens Perry Persons Peterson Raynor Sanders Smalley Staples Towson Veazey Warnell Waters Whisnant White

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 44, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 668. By Messrs. Mackay and Rutland of DeKalb, McClelland, Smith and Brooks of Fulton, Lee and Blalock of Clayton and Howard of DeKalb:

A resolution creating the Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Study Commis sion; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the third Conference Committee Report on the following bill of the House:

HB 228. By Messrs. Twitty of Mitchell, Lovett of Laurens and Cox of Clarke:
A bill to amend an act, so as to provide for final settlements of doubt ful and disputed claims, subject to approval of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation; to define further "injury"; and for other purposes.
HB 723. By Messrs. McCutchen of Gilmer, Akins of Union, Poole of Pickens and Branch of Tift:
A bill to authorize the fixing of a reasonable qualification fee for can didates in the general election for certain county officers and members of the General Assembly; to provide for the disposition of such fees; to provide for the procedure connected therewith; to provide for an exception; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Miller of the 40th offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to authorize the fixing of a reasonable quali fication fee for candidates in the general election for certain county officers and members of the General Assembly; to provide for the disposition of such fees; to provide for the procedure connected there with; to provide for an execption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. The governing authority of each County is hereby authorized to prescribe a reasonable qualification fee for each candidate in the general election for the offices of Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff, Ordinary, Tax Commissioner, Tax Collector, Tax Receiver,

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County Commissioner, County School Superintendent, members of Coun ty Board of Education, Coroner, Treasurer, Surveyor, and for member ship in the General Assembly. All such fees prescribed shall be fixed by the governing authority of the County at least six months prior to the general election for which such fees shall apply, and the offices and the fees therefor shall be posted on the bulletin board in the Court house of the County at the time such fees are fixed and shall remain there until the date for qualifying has passed. All such fees shall be paid to the Ordinary of the County at the time any such candidate qualifies and the Ordinary shall keep accurate written records thereof. All such fees shall be paid by the Ordinary to the governing authority of the County for the use of the County and such fees shall be used to help defray the cost of holding such elections. No candidate who was nominated in a political party primary shall be required to pay any such qualification fee.

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 37, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 608. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Ross of Lincoln, Howard of DeKalb, Caldwell of Upson, Jernigan of Clinch, Stuckey of Dodge and others:
A bill to amend an act which provides for the limitation on Cities' right of taxation by exempting from taxation traveling salesmen, so as to exempt certain merchants and dealers and their employees from municipal taxation; and for other purposes.

Senator Lambert of the 28th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 608 by adding a new subsection (d) to read as follows:
"The provisions of this Act shall not apply to counties having a population over 150,000 according to the 1960 census of the United States."

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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 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HR 644. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Odom of Dougherty, Andrews of Stephens and Undercofler of Sumter:
A resolution creating a committee to study budgetary, financial and fiscal affairs and related matters; 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 29, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 761. By Messrs. Brooks, M. Smith and McClelland of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act defining Gross Income so as to provide that amounts received as pensions from the Government of the United States, any state of the United States, or any political subdivision of Georgia shall be exempt from taxation; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 761 by placing a comma after the word "pensions" in line 5 of Section I thereof and by inserting after said comma the words "or for retirement as members of the armed forces," so that when so amended said sub-paragraph (6) shall read as follows:
"(6) Amounts received as pensions, or for retirement as mem bers of the armed forces, from the Government of the United States, any State of the United States, or any political subdivision of the State of Georgia."

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorahle to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HR 503. By Mr. Wilkes of Cook:
A resolution authorizing a land conveyance to Cook County; and for other purposes.

Senator Hart of the 53rd offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 503 by striking therefrom the following language:
"WHEREAS, said tracts of land are more fully described as fol lows:
"All that tract or parcel of land containing four tenths acres, more or less, situated, lying and being in lot of land No. 244 in the Ninth Land District of Cook County, Georgia, and described as follows: Beginning at the point at which lands of Mrs. Sallie R. Southerland corner with lands of the State of Georgia, on the north margin of the Sparks to Rountree Bridge Roads, go north 7 degrees 50 minutes west 279.8 feet; thence south 77 degrees 47 minutes east one chain; thence to the point of beginning, being triangular in shape.
"Also, all that tract or parcel of land containing three acres, more or less, of lot of land No. 244 in the Ninth Land District of Cook County, Georgia, described as follows: Beginning at the eastern terminus of the northern-most boundary line of lands of the State of Georgia, in said lot, go south 77 degrees 31 minutes west 438.8 feet; thence north 74 degrees 54 minutes west 50 feet to the center of the run of Little River; thence along the center of the run of Little River to the northern-most line of lands of the State of Georgia, in said lot, thence along said northern-most line of the lands of the State of Georgia in said lot to the point of beginning."
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"WHEREAS, said tracts of land are more fully described as fol lows:

"All that tract or parcel of land containing two tenths of a acre, more or less, situated, lying and being in lot of land No. 244 in the Ninth Land District of Cook County, Georgia, and described as follows: Beginning at the point at which lands of Mrs. Sallie R. Southerland corner with lands of the State of Georgia, on the north margin of the Sparks to Rountree Bridge Roads, go north 7 degrees 50 minutes west 279.8 feet; thence south 77 degrees 47 minutes east 66 feet; thence southerly 266.5 feet to the point of beginning, being a triangular shaped tract or parcel of land con taining two tenths of an acre as shown on the copy of a plat hereto attached.

"Also, all that tract or parcel of land containing four tenths of an acre, more or less, of lot of land No. 244 in the Ninth Land District of Cook County, Georgia, described as follows: Beginning at the eastern terminus of the northern-most boundary line of lands of the State of Georgia, in said lot, go south 77 degrees 31 minutes west 438.8 feet; thence northeasterly 223.7 feet; thence south easterly 264 feet to the point of beginning being a triangular shaped tract or parcel of land containing four tenths of an acre as shown on the copy of a plat hereto attached."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amend ment 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 32, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.

HR 420. By Messrs. Bowen of Randolph, Hurst of Quitman, Williams of Hall, Andrews of Hall, Andrews of Stephens, and Farmer of Heard:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to disqualify a write-in vote candidate unless he announced his intention or can didacy ten (10) or more days prior to the election; to provide the method of announcing his candidacy; to authorize the General Assembly to enact other regulations pertaining to holding public office; to provide

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for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

SECTION. 1. Article II, Section IV, of the Constitution, relating to persons disqualified to hold office is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof, to read:

"No person elected on a write-in vote shall be eligible to hold office unless notice of his intention or candidacy was given ten (10) or more days prior to the election by the person to be a writein candidate, or by some other person or group of persons, qualified to vote in the subject election, as follows: In a state general
election, to the Secretary of State and by publication in a paper of general circulation in the state; in a general election of county
officers, to the Ordinary of the County in which he is to be a candidate and by publication in the official organ of the same County; in a municipal general election, to the Mayor or similar officer thereof and by publication in the official gazette of the municipality holding the election. The General Assembly may enact other reasonable regulations and require compliance therewith as a condition of eligibility to hold office in this State."

SECTION 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Con stitution 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, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section 1, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

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 disqualify write-in candidates unless they have given notice of candidacy ten (10) days prior to election and to authorize the General Assembly to enact other regulations.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to disqualify write-in candidates unless they have given notice of candidacy ten (10) days prior to election, and to authorize the General Assembly to enact other regulations."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons 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

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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 issue his proclamation thereon.

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
Bell Blalock Braly Brown Clanton Clary Conger Dailey DeLoach Dews Dykes Pitzpatrick

Gardner Grayson Griner Harrington Jackson Jones Kelly Lambert Long Miller Mitchell McKenzie of 13th McWhorter of 34th

McWhorter of 50th Newton Overby Perry Peterson Raynor
Sanders Towson Veazey Whisnant White

Those voting in the negative were Senators Johnson and Smalley.

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 37, nays 2.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 450. By Messrs. Smith of Habersham, McGarity of Henry, Crawford of Chatham and others: A resolution relative to school bus drivers; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 1.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 470. By Messrs. Dicus, Pickard and Wickham of Muscogee:
A resolution authorizing the Governor to convey certain real estate owned by the State in Muscogee 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 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted.

HR 596. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Underwood of Taylor, Knight of Laurens, Dunn of Pike, Smith and Boyett of Whitfield:
A resolution authorizing the erecting of a monument paying homage to and commemorating certain war veterans; 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 636. By Messrs. Busbee and Odom of Dougherty: A resolution authorizing and directing the conveyance of certain prop erty belonging to the State to the Albany Civitan Club, Inc.; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 574. By Messrs. Fleming, Fuqua and Hull of Richmond:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State property located in Richmond County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 661. By Messrs. McCracken of Jefferson, Underwood of Montgomery and Willingham of Cobb:
A resolution amending a resolution creating the Election Laws Study Committee, so as to remove the provisions relating to time; 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 29, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 741. By Messrs. Adams of Polk, Rogers of Paulding and others:
A bill to provide that all personnel of the Georgia State Highway maintenance crew shall be compensated not less than at a minimum rate of One ($1.00) Dollar per hour; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Rules offered the following substitute:

A BILL

To be entitled an act to provide that all personnel of the State Highway Department, State Board of Corrections, and all other per sonnel employed by any State department, bureau, board, commission or any other agency whatsoever shall be compensated not less than at a minimum rate of One ($1.00) Dollar per hour; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:

SECTION 1. All personnel of the State Highway Department, State Board of Corrections, and all other personnel employed by any State department, bureau, board, commission or any other agency what soever shall be compensated not less than at a minimum rate of One ($1.00) Dollar per hour. The State Highway Department, State Board of Corrections, and all other personnel employed by any State depart ment, bureau, board, commission or any other agency whatsoever and the State Budget Bureau are hereby authorized and directed to carry out the terms of this Act when funds have been made available there for by law.

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are here repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the sub stitute 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 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following bills of the House:
HB 1258. By Mr. Barber of Jackson: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Commerce, so as to provide for the registration of voters; and for other purposes.

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HB 896. By Mr. Arnsdorff of Effingham:
A bill to amend an act relating to fishing on the Sabbath, so as to except certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 723. By Messrs. McCutchen of Gilmer, Akins of Union, and others:
A bill to authorize the fixing of a reasonable qualification fee for candidates in the General Election for certain county officers, and members of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the Senate to wit:

SB 85. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A bill to repeal an act relating to the method of providing for the publication of proposed amendment to the Constitution; and for other purposes.

SB 282. By Senator Bell of the 19th, Dykes of the 14th, and others:
A bill to amend an act revising laws relating to the State Board of Corrections; and for other purposes.

SB 225. By Senator Hart of the 53rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 27-101 relating to rewards offered by the Governor, so as to authorize the Governor, in his discretion, to offer and cause to be paid, rewards for the detection or apprehension of cattle thieves; and for other purposes.

SB 53. By Senators Sanders of the 18th and Mitchell of the 43rd:
A bill to amend an act establishing Juvenile Courts, so as to provide that in certain counties the Clerk of the Superior Court shall act as the Clerk of the Juvenile Court; and for other purposes.

SB 129. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Pulton, so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of said County Commissioners in the event of a vacancy thereon; and for other purposes.

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SB 286. By Senator Ingram of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of White, in the County of Bartow; and for other purposes.

SB 287. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Charter for the City of Braselton so as to remove from the city limits all property owned by Jackson County Board of Education upon which is situated the Jackson County High School; and for other purposes.

SB 288. By Senator Harden of the 27th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Charter for the City of Hoschton so as to remove from the city limits all property owned by Jackson County Board of Education upon which is situated the Jackson County High School; and for other purposes.

SB 281. By Senator Brown of the 62nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Roswell, so as to change the corporate limits of said City; and for other purposes.

SB 184. By Senators Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new Charter for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

SB 190. By Senator Brown of the 52nd and McWhorter of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

SB 274. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act to incorporate the City of Hapeville, Georgia, and for other purposes, so as to extend the city limits, give city jurisdiction beyond corporate limits for policy, sanitary; and for other purposes.

SB 275. By Senator Brown of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act authorizing emeritus offices for department heads in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.

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The House has adopted the following resolutions of the Senate:

SR 165. By Senator Seagraves of the 30th:
A resolution designating February as American History month; and for other purposes.

SR 182. By Senator Sanders of the 18th:
A resolution creating an interim legislative committee to make a study of the taxes affecting industries; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the House:

HR 742. By Mr. McDonald of White:
A resolution recommending that an ultramodern scenic highway be built from the Blue Ridge District on U. S. Highway 129, running north and joining the Richard B. Russell Highway at Tesnattee Gap.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills and resolutions of the House:

HR 503. By Mr. Wilkes of Cook:
A resolution authorizing a land conveyance to Cook County; and for other purposes.

HB 1006. By Mr. Lovett of Laurens:
A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the County of Laurens; and for other purposes.

HB 761. By Messrs. Brooks, Smith and McClelland of Fulton: A bill to amend an act defining Gross Income so as to provide that amounts received as pensions from the Government of the United States, any state of the United States, or any political subdivision of Georgia shall be exempt from taxation; and for other purposes.
HB 713. By Messrs. Kidd and Chandler of Baldwin: A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic On Highways", so as to provide for clarification of provisions relating

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to riders upon motorcycles other than the operator; and for other purposes.

HR 448. By Mr. Smith of Brantley:
A resolution compensating Vernon Strickland of Hoboken, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 1141. By Messrs. Smith and Boyett of Whitfield:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Dalton; and for other purposes.

HB 1072. By Mr. Dickey of Chatham:
A bill to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Chatham County; and for other purposes.

HB 1213. By Messrs. Lee and Blalock of Clayton:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of College Park by extending the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 154. By Messrs. McClelland and Brooks of Fulton: A bill to provide for appeals in civil cases without the necessity of moving for a new trial; and for other purposes.
HB 1162. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Fulton: A bill to amend an act providing that certain cities shall furnish pen sions to officers and employees of such cities so as to provide increased pensions for certain officers and employees; and for other purposes.

HB 608. By Messrs. Steis of Harris, Ross of Lincoln, and others:
A bill to amend an act which provides for the limitation on Cities' right of taxation by exempting from taxation traveling salesmen, so as to exempt certain merchants and dealers and their employees from munici pal taxation; and for other purposes.

HB 1071. By Mr. Fleming of Richmond:
A bill to amend an act relating to the duties of the Clerks of Superior Courts and Clerks of City Courts, so as to authorize Clerks of the

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Superior Court, from time to time, destroy certain books; and for other purposes.

HB 1231. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act relating to the abolition of justice courts and the office of Justice of the Peace and of notary public ex offieio justice of the peace, in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1084. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Fulton:
A bill to fix the salary of judges of juvenile courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1218. By Messrs. Smith, McClelland and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act creating a joint-City-County Board of Tax Assessors in certain counties, fix the salaries of the members; and for other purposes.

HB 1160. By Messrs. Smith and Brooks of Fulton:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees; and for other purposes.

HB 1230. By Messrs. Brooks, McClelland and Smith of Fulton:
A bill entitled "An act to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta", so as to adjust and fix the salaries of the Judges and the Solicitor-General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

HB 1245. By Messrs. Rutland, Howard and Maekay of DeKalb:
A bill to amend an act repealing the Juvenile Court Act and estab lishing Juvenile Courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 1220. By Messrs. Howard, Maekay and Rutland of DeKalb: A bill to create and establish in DeKalb County, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected; and for other purposes.
HB 1136. By Messrs. Brooks and Smith of Fulton: A bill to amend an act proving that certain cities shall furnish pensions

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to officers and employees, so as to provide credit for prior service with the United States Government; and for other purposes.

HB 949. By Messrs. Thornton of Bibb and Hale of Bade:
A bill to amend an act relating to the prisoner's statement in criminal trials and the procedure connected therewith, so as to permit the accused to testify; and for other purposes.

HB 1129. By Messrs. Pannell of Murray, Moss of Calhoun, and others:
A bill to repeal certain laws and parts of laws relating to the Cherokee Indians; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:

SB 41. By Senators Whisnant of the 25th, Jackson of the 24th, and Knox of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the chartering of corporations, so as to provide the procedure to be followed in preparing instruments which convey an interest in real property by corporations within this State; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House:

HB 741. By Messrs. Adams of Polk, Rogers of Paulding and others:
A bill to provide that all personnel of the Georgia State Highway maintenance crew shall be compensated not less than at a minimum rate of One ($1.00) Dollar per hour; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the Conference Committee report on the following bills of the House:

HB 910. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Story of Gwinnett, Smith of Habersham, and others:
A bill establishing a retirement system for the teacher in the State Public Schools and other State supported Schools, so as to eliminate the requirements for maintaining an annuity reserve fund and pension reserve funds; and for other purposes.

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HB 358. By Mr. Story of Gwinnett:
A bill to amend an act relating to the delivery of worthless checks, so as to clarify said check, to provide certain rules of evidence and pre sumptions in civil actions arising out of arrest or prosecution hereunder; and for other purposes.

The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate to-wit-:
SB 221. By Senator Staples of the 37th: A bill to provide for the manner of selecting judges emeritus, their pay, duties, and term of service; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted the conference committee report on the following bill of the House:
HB 126. By Messrs. Hall of Floyd, Matthews of Clarke and Jernigan of Clinch: A bill to amend an act known as the Minimum Foundation Program for Education, so as to provide for the manner in which certain funds shall be expended; and for other purposes.
The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:
SB 221. By Senator Staples of the 37th : A bill to provide for the manner of selecting judges emeritus, their pay, duties, and term of services; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Mr. McClelland of Fulton moves to amend SB 221 by striking from line 21 of the caption of said bill the words "actual expenses plus", and further by striking from line 20 of Section 3 of said bill the words "actual expenses not to exceed $25.00 per day and"; and by striking from line 24 of said section 3 the words "and expenses"

Mr. Murphy of Haralson offered the following amendment: Amend SB 221 by adding the words "of his Judicial Circuit or an

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adjoining Circuit" immediately after the word "court" in line 3 of the caption.

By striking the words "said State in line 5 of Section 1 of said act and inserting in lieu thereof the words "his Judicial Circuit or an adjoining Circuit".

By striking the words "any Judicial Circuit in Georgia" in line 5 of Section 2 of said bill and inserting in lieu thereof the following words: "the Judicial Circuit in which he formerly presided or any ad joining Circuit."

Senator Dews of the 9th moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ment to SB 221.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

Mr. McClelland of Fulton offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 221 by deleting from line 21 in the caption of said bill the words "compensation and" by inserting immediately before the word "expenses" in said line 21 the words "actual"; and further, by deleting the word "of" immediately following the word "expenses" in same line 21 and substituting in lieu thereof the words "plus mileage for", so that when so amended, said line 21 of said caption shall read as follows:
"to provide for actual expenses plus mileage for Judges Emeritus of the"
Further, by deleting from line 19 of Section 3 of said bill the words "the sum of $25.00 per day, plus" and by inserting between the words "expenses and" in line 20 of said Section 3 the words "not to exceed $25.00 per day"; and further, by changing the comma after the word "mileage" in line 24 of said Section 3 to a period and striikng and deleting the remaining language of said section.

Senator Dews of the 9th moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ment to SB 221.
On the motion to agree, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.
Senator Knox of the 54th moved that the Senate resolve itself into execu-

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tive session for the purpose of receiving a message from His Excellency, the Governor.

The motion prevailed and the Senate went into executive session.

The following communication was dispatched to His Excellency, the Gov ernor, through George D. Stewart, secretary of the Senate:

Honorable Ernest Vandiver, Governor State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Governor:

February 16, 1962

Under the rules governing Executive Sessions of the State Senate, I have the honor to report to you as follows:
Honorable Clayton Bowers of Troup County, as a Member of the State Literature Commissioner, for a term beginning April 19, 1961, and ending April 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable J. E. Eubank of Columbia County, as a Member of the Water Quality Council, for a term beginning March 15, 1961, and ending July 2, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Roscoe Lowery of DeKalb County, as a Member of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation for a term beginning May 17, 1961, and ending May 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Frank L. Gross of Stephens County, as a Member of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation for a term beginning May 17, 1961, and ending May 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Rosser Little of Cobb County, as a Member of the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board, for a term beginning March 16, 1961, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Reverend Charles C. Duncan of Fannin County, as a Member of the Advisory

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Committee on Alcoholism, for a term beginning March 16, 1961 and ending March 16, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Duncan Shepard of Fulton County, as a Member of the Workmen's Compensation Medical Board, for a term beginning May 17, 1961, and ending March 30, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Albert A. Rayle, Sr. of Fulton County, as a Member of the Workmen's Compensation Medical Board, for a term beginning May 17, 1961 and ending March 30, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Hugh Hailey of Fulton County, as a Member of the Workmen's Com pensation Medical Board, for a term beginning May 17, 1961 and ending March 30, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Calvin Jackson of Meriwether County, as a Member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, for a term beginning May 24, 1961 and ending September 1, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Hugh H. Howell, Jr. of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Veterans Service, for a term beginning June 5, 1961 and ending April 1, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Joe L. Dennard of Wilcox County, as a Member of the Agri cultural Commodities Authority, for a term beginning June 8, 1961 and ending May 31, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. A. P. Jones of Spalding County, as a Member of the Workmen's Com pensation Medical Board, for a term beginning June 8, 1981 and ending March 30, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Dr. Jack C. Norris of Fulton County, as a Member of the Workmen's Com pensation Medical Board, for a term beginning June 8, 1961 and ending March 30, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Dr. Hassie H. Trimble, Jr. of Colquitt County, as a Member of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners of Georgia, for a term beginning July 13, 1961 and ending September 10, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Keaton Cox of Mitchell County, as a Member of the Agricultural

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Commodities Authority, for a term beginning July 19, 1961 and ending May 31, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Eldridge Perry of Marion County, as a Member of the Georgia Development Authority, for a term beginning July 19, 1961 and ending July 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable W. D. Trippe of Polk County, as a Member of the Georgia Ports Authority, for a term beginning July 19, 1961 and ending June 30, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Charles Garrett of Berrien County, as a Member of the Agri cultural Commodities Authority, for a term beginning July 20, 1961 and ending May 31, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable T. M. Forbes, Sr. of Fulton County, as a Member of the Hospital Advisory Council for Construction, Licensure, and Indigent Care, for a term beginning August 1, 1961 and ending July 1, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Henry A. King of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Pharmacy, for a term beginning November 1, 1961, and ending November 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Albert Twiggs of Richmond County, as a Member of the Sanita rians Registration Committee, for a term beginning August 22, 1961 and ending April 24, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. R. A. Robinson of Richmond County, as a Member of the State Board of Dispensing Opticians, for a term beginning August 22, 1961, and ending March 16, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Miss Sarah Hightower of Floyd County, as a Member of the State Board for Certification of Librarians, for a term beginning August 22, 1961, and ending December 31, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. M. M. Moreman of Troup County, as a Member of the Board of Dental Examiners of Georgia, for a term beginning August 22, 1961 and ending August 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. J. C. Hill of Floyd County, as a Member of the Board of Dental Exami ners of Georgia, for a term beginning August 22, 1961, and ending August 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. J. Hubert Milford of Hart County, as a Member of the State Medical

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Education Board, for a term beginning August 22, 1961 and ending April 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. H. J. Corley of Bibb County, as a Member of the State Board of Dis pensing Opticians, for a term beginning August 22, 1961, and ending March 16, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Hubert B. Owens of Clarke County, as a Member of the State Board of Landscape Architects, for a term beginning August 22, 1961 and ending April 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. James F. Clifford of Richmond County, as a Member of the State Board of Examiners in Optometry, for a term beginning September 6, 1961 and ending September 6, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Mrs. A. B. Smith of Clayton County, as a Member of the State Board for Certification of Librarians, for a term beginning August 2, 1961 and ending December 31, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Galen B. Kilburn of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Dispensing Opticians, for a term beginning August 22, 1961 and ending March 16, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. H. Calvin Jackson of Meriwether County, as a Member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, for a term beginning May 24, 1961 and ending September 1, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Robert B. Lee of Lee County, as a Member of the State Toll Bridge Authority, for a term beginning August 22, 1961 and ending July 1, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Edward Alien Moultrop of Fulton County, as a Member of the Georgia Art Commission, for a term beginning August 22, 1961 and ending March 9, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Edward S. Shorter of Muscogee County, as a Member of the Georgia Art Commission, for a term beginning August 22, 1961 and ending March 9, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. John Shearouse of Franklin County, as a Member of the State Medical Education Board, for a term beginning August 22, 1961 and ending April 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Dr. Carter Smith of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Medical Edu cation Board, for a term beginning August 22, 1961 and ending April 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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Honorable Louis A. Thompson of Chatham County, as a Member of the State Board of Accountancy, for a term beginning August 22, 1961 and ending June 30, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Walter Wilson, Jr. of Coffee County, as a Member of the State Board of Examiners in Optometry, for a term beginning September 6, 1961 and ending September 6, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. T. Sterling Claiborne of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Health, for a term beginning August 22, 1961 and ending September 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Frank Neely of Fulton County, as a Member of the Advisory Board on Space and Aeronautics, for a term beginning August 31, 1961, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Grover V. Carr of Muscogee County, as a Member of the Advisory Board on Space and Aeronautics, for a term beginning August 31, 1961 and end ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Jack Minter of Dodge County, as a Member of the Advisory Board on Space and Aeronautics, for a term beginning August 31, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Edwin D. Harrison of Fulton County, as a Member of the Advisory Board on Space and Aeronautics, for a term beginning August 31, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Donnell W. Dutton of Fulton County, as a Member of the Ad visory Board on Space and Aeronautics, for a term beginning August 31, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Robert C. Norman of Richmond County, as a Member of the Advisory Board on Space and Aeronautics, for a term beginning August 31, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable DuQuince Davis of Bibb County, as a Member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission for a term beginning September 12, 1961 and ending February 24, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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Dr. Y. F. Carter, Jr., of Berrien County, as a Member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, for a term beginning September 12, 1961 and ending September 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Grady Young of Thomas County, as a Member of the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Examiners, for a term beginning September 16 1961 and ending September 16, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Walter George Beasley of Franklin County, as a Member of the State Forestry Commission, for a term beginning September 14, 1961 and ending February 28, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable R. T. Leiter of Bibb County, as a Member of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, for a term beginning October 9, 1961 and ending August 20, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. W. 0. Inman, Jr. of Glynn County, as a Member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, for a term beginning October 12, 1961 and ending Septem ber 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Charles A. Cowan of Bartow County, as a Member of the Gov ernor's Commission on Aging, for a term beginning October 13, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Miss Virginia Carmichael of Fulton County, as a Member of the Governor's Commission on Aging, for a term beginning October 13, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable J. Fred Gunter of Lowndes County, as a Member of the Governor's Commission of Aging for a term beginning October 13, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Mrs. Virginia Reeves of Meriwether County, as a Member of the State Board of Barber and Beautician Examiners, for a term beginning November 9, 1961 and ending November 9, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Alvin C. Tisdale of Dougherty County, as a Member of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, for a term beginning October 27, 1961 and ending August 20, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable John B. Stanley of Jefferson County, as a Member of the State Board of Corrections, for a term beginning December 6, 1961 and ending Novem ber 27, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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Honorable James V. Riley of Pulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Health, for a term beginning November 30, 1961 and ending September 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Frank Bigger of Pulton County, as a Member of the Georgia Nuclear Advisory Commission, for a term beginning November 1, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Robert L. Harrison of Wayne County, as a Member of the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service, for a term beginning February 13, 1962 and ending February 13, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Wallace L. Jernigan of Clinch County, as Secretary of the Execu tive Department and Executive Secretary of the Executive Department, for a term beginning December 8, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Jack B. Ray of Warren County, as State Treasurer, for a term beginning November 15, 1961 and ending as provided by law. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Zack Daniel of Franklin County, as a Member of the State Board of Education, for a term beginning January 10, 1962 and ending January 1, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Henry Stewart of Polk County, as a Member of the State Board of Education, for a term beginning January 10, 1962 and ending January 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Thomas Nesbitt, Jr., of Crisp County, as a Member of the State Board of Education, for a term beginning January 10, 1962 and ending January 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Robert B. Wright, Jr., of Colquitt County, as a Member of the State Board of Education, for a term beginning January 10, 1962 and ending January 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable David Rice of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Education, for a term beginning January 10, 1962 and ending January 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. T. Benjamin Youmans, Jr. of Gordon County, as a Member of the State Board of Examiners in Optometry, for a term beginning September 6, 1962 and
ending September 6, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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Dr. W. R. Gilbert of Spalding County, as a Member of the State Board of Examiners in Optometry, for a term beginning September 6, 1962 and ending September 6, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable William L. Crawley of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Dispensing Opticians, for a term beginning March 16, 1962 and ending March 16, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. J. W. Palmer of Montgomery County, as a Member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, for a term beginning September 1, 1962 and ending September 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. D. M. Livingston of Polk County, as a Member of the Stafe Board of Chiropractic Examiners, for a term beginning August 20, 1962 and ending August 20, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Hugh H. Howell, Jr. of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Veterans Service, for a term beginning April 1, 1962 and ending April 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Jimmie Williamson of Mclntosh County, as a Member of the State Game and Fish Commission, for a term beginning January 30, 1962 and ending January 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable L. B. Bassford of Richmond County, as a Member of the State Game and Fish Commission, for a term beginning January 20, 1962 and ending January 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Milton F. Gardner of Baldwin County, as Solicitor of the County Court of Baldwin County, for a term beginning February 2, 1962 and ending February 2, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Dan J. McSwain of Toombs County, as a Member of the State Board of Barber and Beautician Examiners, for a term beginning January 31, 1962 and ending November 1, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable T. Guy Connell of Lowndes County, as Judge of the City Court of Valdosta, for a term beginning December 11, 1961 and ending December 11, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable U. Erwin Sibley of Baldwin County, as Judge of the County Court of Baldwin County, for a term beginning October 9, 1961 and ending September 3, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Woodrow Rehberg of Lowndes County, as Solicitor General of the City Court of Valdosta, for a term beginning December 11, 1961 and ending December 11, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

1304

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Honorable Douglas Kerr of Pulton County, as Deputy Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning November 1, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor and Attorney General. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Howard Wallace of Spalding County, as Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning October 1, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor and Attorney General. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Louis F. McDonald of Fulton County, as Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning October 1, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor and Attorney General. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Donald E. Payton of DeKalb County, as Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning October 1, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor and Attorney General. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable James H. Therrell of Fulton County, as Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning October 1, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor and Attorney General. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Richard L. Chambers, III of Richmond County, as Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning October 1, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor and Attorney General. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable W. Paul Rodgers, Jr. of Cobb County, as Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning October 1, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor and Attorney General. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 3.

Honorable Ben F. Johnson of DeKalb County, as Deputy Assistant Attorney General, for a term beginning June 16, 1961 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor and Attorney General. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Harvey Hester of Fulton County, as a Member of the Food Service Establishment Advisory Council, for a term beginning February 12, 1962 and ending July 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Tony Galis of Clarke County, as a Member of the Food Service Establishment Advisory Council, for a term beginning February 12, 1962 and ending July 1, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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Honorable Hugh Eugene Tudor of Richmond County, as a Member of the Food Service Establishment Advisory Council, for a term beginning February 12, 1962 and ending July 1, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Roger Denning of Richmond County, as a Member of the State Board of Accountancy, for a term beginning June 30, 1962 and ending June 30, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Jack Short of Colquitt County, as a Member of the State Board of Accountancy, for a term beginning February 12, 1962 and ending June 30, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Frank S. Cheatham, Jr. of Chatham County, as a Member of the Advisory Committee on Alcoholism, for a term beginning March 16, 1962 and ending March 16, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable William D. Eve of Richmond County, as a Member of the Georgia State Board for Examination and Registration of Architects, for a term beginning February 12, 1962 and ending March 5, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable David M. Reese of Chatham County, as a Member of the Georgia Art Commission, for a term beginning March 9, 1962 and ending March 9, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Mrs. E. W. Fleming of Troup County, as a Member of the State Board of Barber and Beautician Examiners, for a term beginning February 12, 1962 and ending November 9, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Cecil Wallace of Dougherty County, as a Member of the State Board of Barber and Beautician Examiners, for a term beginning November 9, 1962 and ending November 9, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Hoyt B. Duke of Richmond County, as a Member of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, for a term beginning September 8, 1962 and ending September 8, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Dr. J. H. Shumate, Jr., of Glynn County, as a Member of the Board of Dental Examiners of Georgia, for a term beginning August 1, 1962 and ending August 1, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Robert B. Alford of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for a term beginning February 12, 1962 and ending June 1, 1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

Honorable Robert B. Alford of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for a term beginning June 1, 1962 and ending June 1, 1967. The vote on this con firmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Paul Weber of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for a term begin ning February 12, 1962 and ending June 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Lawrence W. Dabney of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for a term beginning February 12, 1962 and ending June 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable William Lies, Jr. of Randolph County, as a Member of the Ad visory Committee of Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact, for a term beginning February 12, 1962 and ending November 2, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Downing Musgrove of Clinch County, as a Member of the Ad visory Committee on Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact, for a term beginning February 12, 1962 and ending July 28, 1964. The vote on this con firmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable A. Ray Shirley of Bibb County, as a Member of the State Board of Registration of Foresters, for a term beginning February 12, 1962 and ending March 19, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Julius Rex Nance of Charlton County, as a Member of the State Board of Registration of Foresters, for a term beginning March 19, 1962 and ending March 19, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Andrew J. Aultman of Worth County, as a Member of the State Forestry Commission, for a term beginning February 28, 1962 and ending Febru ary 28, 1969. The vote on this confiramtion was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Harry L. Brown of Rabun County, as a Member of the Georgia Development Authority, for a term beginning July 1, 1962 and ending July 1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. B. W. Forrester of Bibb County, as a Member of the State Board of Health, for a term beginning September 1, 1962 and ending September 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. M. C. Adair of Wilkes County, as a Member of the State Board of

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Health, for a term beginning February 12, 1962 and ending September 1, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Virgil B. Williams of Spalding County, as a Member of the State Board of Health, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending September 1, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable John W. Middleton of Chatham County, as a Member of the Charles H. Herty Foundation, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending February 19, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Shelby Myrick, Jr. of Chatham County, as a Member of the Charles H. Herty Foundation, for a term beginning February 19, 1962, and ending February 19, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. W. L. Pomeroy of Ware County, as a Member of the Hospital Advisory Council for Construction, Licensure and Indigent Care, for a term beginning July 1, 1962, and ending July 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Oscar Hilliard of Walker County, as a Member of the Hospital Advisory Council for Construction, Licensure and Indigent Care, for a term beginning July 1, 1962, and ending July 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Mrs. Olive L. Barbin of Richmond County, as a Member of the Hospital Advisory Council for Construction, Licensure and Indigent Care, for a term beginning July 1, 1962, and ending July 1, 1966. The vote on this co'hfirniation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable T. M. Forbes, Sr. of Fulton County, as a Member of the Hospital Advisory Council for Construction, Licensure and Indigent Care for a term be ginning July 1, 1962, and ending July 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Walter 0. Brooks of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for the remaining unexpired portion of the term of the Honorable William H. Kimbrough, resigned, the said remaining unexpired portion of said term beginning April 1, 1961, and extending to January 1, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Mrs. Rebecca L. Garrett of Terrell County, as Chairman of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending January 1, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable James H. Aldredge of Fulton County, as a Member of the Hospital

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Advisory Council for Construction, Licensure and Indigent Care, for a term be ginning July 1, 1960 and ending July 1, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Fred Gunter of Lowndes County, as a Member of the Hospital Advisory Council for Construction, Licensure and Indigent Care, for a term beginning August 1, 1961, and ending July 1, 1963. The vote on this confirma tion was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Harmon Caldwell of Clarke County, as a Member of the Board of Con trol for Southern Regional Education, for a term beginning July 10, 1961 and ending June 30, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable T. T. Molnar of Randolph County, as a Member of the Criminal Law Study Committee, for a term beginning July 7, 1961 and ending as provided by law. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Henry G. Neal of McDuffie County, as a Member of the Criminal Law Study Committee, for a term beginning July 7, 1961 and ending as provided by law. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Richard B. Russell, III of Barrow County, as a Member of the Criminal Law Study Committee, for a term beginning July 7, 1961, and ending as provided by law. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Alfred A. Quillian of Barrow County, as a Member of the Criminal Law Study Committee, for a term beginning July 7, 1961, and ending as provided by law. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Andrew W. McKenna of Bibb County, as a Member of the Crimi nal Law Study Committee, for a term beginning July 7, 1961, and ending as provided by law. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Marcus B. Calhoun of Thomas County, as a Member of the Criminal Law Study Committee, for a term beginning July 7, 1961, and ending as provided by law. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable William T. Roberts of Macon County, as a Member of the Judicial Council of Georgia, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending April 27, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Marshall Allison of Franklin County, as a Member of the Judicial Council of Georgia, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending April 27, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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Honorable Roy Richards of Carroll County, as a Member of the Judicial Council of Georgia, for a term beginning April 27, 1962, and ending April 27, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Robert B. Troutman of Fulton County, as a Member of the Judicial Council of Georgia, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending April 27, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Henry Althisar of McDuffie County, as a Member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, for a term beginning September 1, 1962, and ending September 1, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was aye^ 43, nays 0.

Dr. Weldon Williams of Franklin County, as a Member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, for a term beginning September 1, 1962, and ending September 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Alex Russell of Barrow County, as a Member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, for a term beginning September 1, 1962, and ending Sep tember 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Mrs. W. P. Burke of Cherokee County, as a Member of the Board of Exami ners of Practical Nurses, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending April 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Mrs. Edith Gill of Muscogee County, as a Member of the Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending April 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Mrs. J. M. Stewart of Fulton County, as a Member of the Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses, for a term beginning April 1, 1962, and ending April 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Miss Dana Hudson of Fulton County, as a Member of the Board of Exami ners of Nurses for Georgia, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending September 23, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Mrs. Jeanne Lebkicker of Floyd County, as a Member of the Board of Exami ners of Nurses for Georgia, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending September 23, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Mrs. Vera Ethlene Smith of Bibb County, as a Member of the Board of Examiners of Nurses for Georgia, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending September 23,1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Miss E. Louise Grant of Richmond County, as a Member of the Board of Examiners of Nurses for Georgia, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending September 23,1962. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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JOURNAL OP THE SENATE,

Miss Nancy Sale of DeKalb County, as a Member of the Board of Examiners of Nurses for Georgia, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending September 23, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Fred W. Daniel of Ben Hill County, as a Member of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners of Georgia, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending September 10, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Walter Jones of Floyd County, as a Member of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners of Georgia, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending September 10, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Harry E. Huff of Tift County, as a Member of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners of Georgia, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending September 10, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Hoyt B. Trimble of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners of Georgia, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending September 10, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. James B. Stevens of Bibb County, as a Member of the State Board of Podiatry Examiners, for a term beginning May 5, 1962, and ending May 5, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Charles W. Beasley, Jr. of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Podiatry Examiners, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and end ing May 5, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. W. M. Cone of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Podiatry Examiners, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending May 5, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Thomas M. Johnson of Chatham County, as a Member of the Georgia Ports Authority, for a term beginning July 1, 1962, and ending July 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable A. M. Harris, Sr. of Glynn County, as a Member of the Georgia Ports Authority, for a term beginning July 1, 1962, and ending July 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Florence Young of Clarke County, as a Member of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, for a term beginning March 27, 1962, and ending March 27, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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Dr. Boyd Sisson of Richmond County, as a Member of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending March 27, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Herman W. Martin of DeKalb County, as a Member of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending March 28, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. John J. Sheuring of Clarke County, as a Member of the State Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Sanitarians, for a term beginning April 24, 1962, and ending April 24, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Mrs. L. H. Lyle of Clayton County, as a Member of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, for a term beginning February 24, 1962, and ending Febru ary 24, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Anton F. Solms, Jr., of Chatham County, as a Member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, for the term, now vacant, which began January 1, 1962, and extending to January 1, 1969, to succeed Honorable Everett Williams, whose term of office has expired. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Gary Williams of Greene County, as a Member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, for the term, now vacant, which began January 1, 1962, and extending to January 1, 1969, to succeed himself, whose term of office has expired. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Paul E. Bennett of Richmond County, as a Member of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending April 8, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable James F. Smith of Bibb County, as a Member of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers, for a term beginning April 8, 1962, and ending April 8, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Leon Jordan of Muscogee County, as a Member of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending April 8, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable M. A. Smith, Jr. of DeKalb County, as a Member of the State Board of Examiners of Warm Air Heating Contractors, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending March 29, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

Honorable R. L. Reiley of Chatham County, as a Member of the State Board of Examiners of Warm Air Heating Contractors, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending March 29, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable W. H. Williams of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Examiners of Warm Air Heating Contractors for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending March 29, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Will Hoyt Raymond of Muscogee County, as a Member of the State Board of Examiners of Warm Air Heating Contractors for a term begin ning February 12,1962, and ending March 29, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable John G. Mauldin of Fulton County, as a Member of the State Board of Examiners of Warm Air Heating Contractors, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending March 29, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Joel Edwards of Pike County, as a Member of the Water Quality Council, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending July 2, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable B. F. Merritt of Bibb County, as a Member of the Water Quality Council, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending July 2, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Glenn Kimble of Chatham County, as a Member of the Water Quality Council, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending July 2, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Floyd Tabor of Houston County, as a Member of the Water Quality Council, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending July 2, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Clarence G. Campbell of Franklin County, as a Member of the Georgia Waterways Commission, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending April 24, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Ralph Primm of Floyd County, as a Member of the Georgia Waterways Commission, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending April 24, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Valene Benett of Bacon County, as a Member of the Georgia Waterways Commission, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending April 24, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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Honorable Nat Hardin of Monroe County, as a Member of the Georgia Waterways Commission, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending April 24, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Ray E. Tyner of Crisp County, as a Member of the Georgia Water ways Commission, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending April 24, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable J. W. Woodruff, Sr. of Msucogee County, as a Member of the Georgia Waterways Commission, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending April 24, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. J. C. Norris of Fulton County, as a Member of the Workmen's Com pensation Medical Board, for a term beginning March 30, 1962, and ending March 30, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. A. P. Jones of Spalding County, as a Member of the Workmen's Com pensation Medical Board, for a term beginning March 30, 1962, and ending March 30, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Charles L. Williams of Floyd County, as a Member of the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Examiners, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending September 16, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable J. W. Claxton of Johnson County, as a Member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for the term, now vacant, which began January 1, 1962, and extending to January 1, 1969, to succeed the Honorable Hugh C. Carney, whose term of office has expired. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Zeb Vance Lackey of Lowndes County, as a Member of the State Board for Examination and Registration of Architects, for a term beginning March 5, 1962, and ending March 5, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable B. D. Murphy of Fayette County, as a Member of the Judicial Council of Georgia, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending April 27, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Francis Alien of Bulloch County, as a Member of the State Wel fare Advisory Board, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending January 15, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable James Merritt of Miller County, as a Member of the State Wel fare Advisory Board, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending January 15, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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Honorable William D. Borough of Crisp County, as a Member of the State Welfare Advisory Board, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending January 15, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Virgil Bledsoe of Heard County, as a Member of the State Wel fare Advisory Board, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending January 15, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 45, nays 0.
Honorable George Dillard of DeKalb County, as a Member of the State Welfare Advisory Board, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending January 15, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable C. F. Hayes, Jr. of Crawford County, as a Member of the State Welfare Advisory Board, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending January 15,1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable William Huffman of Floyd County, as a Member of the State Welfare Advisory Board, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending January 15, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Walter W. Barrett of Telfair County, as a Member of the State Welfare Advisory Board, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending January 15, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Grady H. Lovell of Rabun County as a Member of the State Welfare Advisory Board, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending January 15, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Peyton Hawes of Elbert County, as a Member of the State Wel fare Advisory Board, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending January 15, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.
Honorable Horace Caldwell of Dougherty County, as a Member of the Food Service Establishment Advisory Council, for a term beginning February 12, 1962, and ending July 1, 1963. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Alex Little, Jr. of Lowndes County, as a Member of the State Board of Health, for a term beginning September 1, 1962, and ending September 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Fred H. Simonton of Walker County, as a Member of the State Board of Health, for a term beginning September 1, 1962, and ending September 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Fluker Tarbutton of Johnson County, as Solicitor of the City Court

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of Wrightsville, for a term beginning February 14, 1962, and ending January 1, 1965. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Dr. Fred J. Coleman of Laurens County, as a Member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, for a term beginning August 22, 1961, and ending Sep tember 1, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Mrs. Iree W. Pope of Richmond County, as a Member of the Election Laws Study Committee, for a term beginning June 9, 1961, and ending as provided by law. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Richard W. Watkins, Jr. of Butts County, as a Member of the Election Laws Study Committee, for a term beginning June 9, 1961, and ending as provided by law. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable T. K. Vann of Thomas County, as a Member of the Election Laws Study Committee, for a term beginning June 9, 1961, and ending as provided by law. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Mrs. Virginia Reeves of Meriwether County, as a Member of the State Board of Barber and Beautician Examiners, for a term beginning October 29, 1961, and ending November 9, 1961. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable William L. Harper of DeKalb County, as Assistant Attorney Gen eral, for a term beginning October 1, 1961, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor and Attorney General. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Felix C. Williams of Bulloch County, as a Member of the Judicial Council of Georgia, for a term beginning February 14, 1962, and ending April 27, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Peter Zack Geer of Colquitt County, as Chairman of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and end ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Jack Minter of Dodge County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning January 6, 1961, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Mrs. Mary Gregory Jewett of Fulton County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning January 6, 1961, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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Mrs. Mary Givens Bryan of Pulton County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Charles Collier of Pulton County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and end ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr. of Wilkes County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and end ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Edgar Porio of Fulton County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and end ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Carl Kotchian of Cobb County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and end ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Mrs. Lee H. Lyle of Clayton County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and end ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Andrew J. Ryan of Chatham County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and end ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Walter C. Hartridge of Chatham County, as a Member of the Geor gia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable M. A. Perry of Fulton County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and end ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Frank Gaither of Fulton County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and end ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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Judge Carlton Mobley of Fulton County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and end ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable George L. Smith, II of Emanuel County, as a Member of the Geor gia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Garland T. Byrd of Taylor County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and end ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable James Keyton of Thomas County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and end ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable B. F. Merritt of Bibb County, as a Member of the Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission, for a term beginning April 10, 1959, and end ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Stewart D. Brown of Franklin County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable L. Roberts Greer of Franklin County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable L. Reeder Tucker of Franklin County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable F. Burt Barnes of Franklin County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term baginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Hubert L. Dyar of DeKalb County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Howard Ector of Fulton County, as a Member of the Ty

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Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Earl Mann of Fulton County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Base ball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and end ing January 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable John C. Etheridge of Elbert County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Parker Purcell of Franklin County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable G. W. Atkins of Franklin County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and end ing January 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Romeo M. Adams of Franklin County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1,1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Clete D. Johnson of Franklin County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Harvey J. Sanders of Franklin County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Bruce Barnes of Franklin County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1,1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable J. A. Williams of Franklin County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Clarence M. Higginbotham of Franklin County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Charles A. Bourdelais of Fulton County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

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Honorable Robert L. Russell of Barrow County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Hughes Spalding, Jr. of Fulton County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable Reed Blackwell of Fulton County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and end ing January 1, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

Honorable James W. Woodruff, Jr. of Muscogee County, as a Member of the Ty Cobb Baseball Memorial Commission, for a term beginning September 30, 1961, and ending January 1, 1964. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 43, nays 0.

With kindest regards, I am

Sincerely,

GDS/r

GEO. D. STEWART, Secretary of Senate.

Lieutenant-Governor Garland T. Byrd made the following farewell address to the Senate:

While reading yesterday's edition of The Atlanta Journal, I noted with interest Charlie Pou's prediction that I would most likely have a political an nouncement for you gentlemen today.

I have a great deal of respect for the amazing accuracy of Mr. Pou's stories.

And, maybe I should add that sometimes I even have a little fear of his accuracy.

But--be it respect or fear--I have no intention of announcing today that I will be a candidate for governor in the September primary.

You know my plans--and, I appreciate the fact that most of you have made it known to me that you want to be a part of those plans.

Now, if I told the others of you that I plan to go see you this spring and

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summer and talk things over, Charlie might take it as an announcement that I am going to be politiking.

So, I am going to change the subject.

LOOK AT GEORGIA
Today, I think it proper that we take a look at Georgia, its government-- both legislative and otherwise--and the future of both.
It has been said that the 1959-1960 Georgia General Assembly--with its honesty in government, mental health, governmental reorganization and farreaching capital improvements legislation--will be kindly recorded in the annals of history.
And, it is being said that you gentlemen--the 1961-62 General Assembly-- will also be favorably remembered.
Certainly, both this Assembly and the 1959-1960 Assembly are well deserving of such honor and you should be proud of your accomplishments.
SCHOOL BILLS
You first distinguished yourselves by adopting the necessary legislation to keep our University System and common schools open and operating.
And, I can't help but add that the gentlemen who was the most outspoken critic of this action has now admitted that he would have prescribed the same medicine had he been the doctor.
APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Next, you distinguished yourselves by approving an Appropriations Bill for the first time in many years--one which made additional provisions for segments of our governmental system which were in dire need of financial lifts.
BUDGET REFORMS
The third of your super contributions has been the adoption this year of legislation which will return to this branch of government its rightful inde pendence in fiscal matters.

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OTHER LEGISLATION

There have been many other instances in which you gentlemen have dis tinguished yourselves in these two years--such as approval of a $100-milliondollar road construction program and so on.

I could probably stand here and list accomplishments for an hour.

THE FUTURE
Now, what of the future?
You gentlemen, the Governor, and the 1959-60 General Assembly have re turned Georgia to its rightful sense of direction and have solved many problems.
But, we in Georgia still have a long way to go.
We sorely need more rapid economic development than ever before . . .
Our educational system is not sufficient to meet the demands of the new era . . .
Our mental health facilities--despite momentous improvements--are grossly insufficient . . .
Our highway system is far below modern-day standards and require ments . . .
Our city and county governments are in many cases on the verge of bank ruptcy . . .
Our welfare system needs improvements . . .
Many of our farmers are barely able to survive on the fruits of their labors which in days gone by produced abundant financial yields . . .
Georgia's racial troubles--though temporarily removed from the crisis point --threaten to flare anew in future years . . .
Gentlemen, we need more outstanding General Assemblies like this one and the one before--and, we need capable, honest and conscientious leadership throughout state government if we are to meet these problems.

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Many of you will be back again next year and in years further in the future.

More of you will be re-elected this year than ever before.

You already have ideas for handling many of these problems and I am sure solutions will be found. My prayer is that they will come in time.

With the risk of validating Charlie's story, I say that I, too, have some ideas which will be presented to you and the Georgia public at the proper time.

Thank you.

We are accustomed to putting cockle burs under each other's blanket.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the following resolution of the House:

HR 470. By Mr. Twitty of Mitchell:
A resolution relative to adjournment of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

Senator Waters of the 41st, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Adminis trative Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, 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 trans mission to the Governor:

SB 56. SB 59.
SB 60. SB 168. SB 176.

SB 41. SB 52.
SB 53. SB 55. SB 57.

SB 259. SB 276.
SB 279. SB 280. SB 281.

SB 178. SB 190. SB 195. SB 197. SB 199. SB 210. SB 216. SB 218. SB 219. SB 221. SB 225. SB 239. SB 251.
SB 267. SB 274. SB 275. SB 278.
SB 282. SB 283. SB 286. , SB 288. SB 289. SB 5.
SB 27.

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SB 58. SB 84. SB 89. SB 135. SB 152. SB 169. SB 179. SB 181. SB 182. SB 183. SB 186. SB 191. SB 193.
SB 194. SB 211. SB 215. SB 227.
SB 228. SB 230. SB 231. SB 235. SB 240. SB 257.
SB 258.

SB 287. SR 101. SR 103. SR 107. SR 108. SR 109. SR 111. SR 131. SR 136. SR 140. SR 141. SR 142. SR 146.
SR 148. SR 182. SR 102.
SR 128.
SR 150 SR 165 SB 85 SB 129. SB 184. SB 236.

Respectfully submitted, Waters of 41st District, Chairman.

The following resolution was read and adopted.

HR 740. By Mr. Twitty of Mitchell: A resolution that the General Assembly adjourn sine die at 8:20 o'clock
P.M., Friday, February 16, 1962.

The president announced the Senate adjourned sine die.

OFFICERS
OF THE
STATE SENATE
1962
PRESIDENT GARLAND T. BYRD--_----,,----------------------Lieutenant Governor
TAYLOR COUNTY
CARL E. SANDERS----------___________President Pro Tern
RICHMOND COUNTY
GEORGE D. STEWART--------______._..__ _ ,,--------_----_______.Secretary
FULTON COUNTY
LAMONT SMITH__._._________-______Assistant Secretary
TATTNALL COUNTY
LOUISE JONES......__.________________..--------Reading Clerk
DEKALB COUNTY
ANN DUNCAN-----__..___.._.___________Calendar Clerk
FULTON COUNTY
REBECCA CAUSEY------------_._._._..._,,_____._..._.Journal Clerk
DOUGLAS COUNTY
KELLEY QUILLIAN_______-____.._.__.__...___Messenger
BARROW COUNTY
HENRY CASTLEMAN _____.________________.____..__.,,.. Doorkeeper
FULTON COUNTY

Senate Journal 1962
Regular Session
Part I--Alphabetical Index Part II--Senate Bills and Resolutions Part III--House Bills and Resolutions

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PART I ALPHABETICAL INDEX
(For numerical index, see Page 1429)

Abandoned Property; counties to sell, SB 198----------------.68, 80, 94, 153, 181 Abbeville, City of; amend charter, HB 887------------------ 160, 174, 203, 301, 314 Absentee Voting; members of military, fix date for primaries,
SB 170-----.---------------------- .---------------------12, 17, 66, 74, 83, 507, 687 Addresses:
Flynt, Hon. John J.._._.----------.----.----------.-------------------,---.----702 Griffin, Hon. S. Marvin------------------------___.------._...------------------1319 Ingemansan, Gary------___-------..------------------------- -- -------------- 87 Jacobson, Mr. S. P.----------------------------------.--------.----_----_--239 Talmadge, Hon. Herman------------------------__------------__-----------807 Vandiver, Gov, S. Ernest...----._.,,.--------------__----.------------.19, 711, 1274 Vinson, Hon. Carl.----------------------------_--_----------------------705
Adel, City of; corporate limits, HB 981._----......------------320, 333, 403, 583, 588 Adjournment of General Assembly, HR 740--___---------------------------..--1323 Admission Age; University System of Georgia, repeal,
SB 168-------.-----------.--------------------------12, 17, 108, 145, 155, 986 Adoption Cases; SB 89--..----------------------.__------------------------1131, 1323 Advertising, wholesale; false and misrepresenting,
HB 800-------- -------------------------- ------------------.324, 329, 400, 526, 1236 Aging, State Commission on, create, HB 774 ----------------128, 134, 178, 405, 563 Agricultural Products; define terms, HB 624..------___------------528, 599, 876, 988 Agricultural Products; license various dealers,
HB 1003--_-._---------------------......... 324, 334, 404, 1006, 1010, 1140, 1229 Alapaha Judicial Circuit; compensation of solicitor
HB 1056------------_--------------.----_----....------..567, 572, 683, 842, 847 Albany, City of; amend charter, HB 1027----------------509, 517, 580, 688, 696 Albany, City of; ad valorem taxes, HB 1029--------------.. 510, 517, 580, 688, 697 Albany, City of; corporate limits, HB 1026------------------508, 516, 580, 688, 696 Albany Civitan Club; conveyance of certain property,
HR 636--------------------------_---------------816, 834, 924, 1005, 1285 Albany-Dougherty Payroll Development, HB 1025----__...... 567, 572, 683, 745, 849 Alcoholic Beverages; committee to study, SR 189--------------------------------1144 Alien, Albert G.; compensate, HR 286......--------------------192, 197, 236, 582, 599 Alien, Hon. Ivan, Jr. and City of Atlanta; express appreciation to,
HR 350--------------------------------......-----.--.------------------ . ---- 37, 38 Allentown, Town of; amend charter, HB 1087--------------666, 672, 734, 842, 852 Allison, John Russell; compensate, HR 567---------------666, 681, 741, 926, 968 Alma, Town of; amend charter, HB 1073--------------------568, 573, 684, 745, 850
Amendments to Constitution; method of providing for publication,
repeal, SB 85--------------------.--------.-------------------.------.---1288
American History Month; designate as February, SR 165._-----_-----------....------..-----------------------895, 1006, 1290, 1323
Americanism; instruction for Youth of Georgia, SR 105----54, 74, 511, 557, 584 Americus, City Court; amend Act creating, HB 720------------.53, 56, 70, 146, 149 Americus, City Court; salary of judge, HB 721----_.___----.....--53, 56, 71, 146, 149 Americus, City of; amend charter, HB 1007------------------509, 515, 579, 688, 692 Americus, City of; transfer of certain property,
HR 494..----------------------__---------------------325, 335, 405, 525, 798

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Americus-Sumter Payroll Development Authority; create, HR 610------------------------------------- 816, 832, 922, 1007, 1025
Andrews, Mr. Jim; commend for title "Georgia Merchant of Year", HR 337----------------------__~--__----------------------37, 38
Animal Remedies; regulate sale of, HB 946--------------------------- 885, 902, 992 Appeals Court; Judges' salaries, SB 7--__----.._-__..__..._..---45, 55, 61, 71 Appointments:
Adair, Dr. M. C.------..................._----..--------_------.--___------------1306 Adams, Hon. Romeo M._--.........--------_----------------_........--_----_--.....1318 Aldredge, Hon. James H..__--._----------------.-------------------- 1307 Alford, Hon. Robert B....... .--..___--_------------------------------1305, 1306 Alien, Hon. Francis ------ __-------------------.............1313 Allison, Hon. Marshall----.----------------------------------.------1308 Althisar, Dr. Henry-.....------------..--------------.......--.----.----.---1309 Atkins, Hon. G. W.--..---------------.---------------------------1318
Aultman, Hon. Andrew J..--.------------------------_.........----___--..,, --.1306
Barbin, Mrs. Olive L.._------------------------_----.----------------------1307 Barnes, Hon. Brucc--. ----------..........--....___.._._......_._.--...--....------ 1318
Barnes, Hon. F. Burt----------.----------------.------...------------------.....1317 Barrett, Hon. Walter W.._..----------.------------------..--____..----........1314 Beasley, Dr. Charles W., Jr.------------------_....----------......-------------- 1310 Beasley, Hon. Walter George..-...........----------.-----------------------------1301 Benett, Hon. Valene.._..-..----_--------------------.----------------._.......... 1312 Bennett, Hon. Paul E..__..----.-----------------------..----------------------.1311 Bigger, Hon. Frank ................._--_--._----.--------------..--_....-------------- ....1302 Blackwell, Hon. Reed...-------------.----------TM--------___.------------1319 Bledsoe, Hon. Virgil--...----------------------------------__--------.1314 Bossford, Hon. L. B..------------------------_------_------------------------1303 Bourdelais, Hon. Charles A......----------------------------------_--------1318 Bowers, Hon. Clayton..------------....------.._.----......._..----------------1296
Brooks, Hon. Walter O--...----------------...--...--------------...__----___-1307 Brown, Hon. Harry L.------------------------------._--........_.----.----1306 Brown, Hon. Stewart D..........._.--__------_.----------.--------------.----..1317
Bryan, Mrs. Mary Givens......--...------_--.------------------_--------------1316 Burke, Mrs. W. P.--------------------------.____------._------------------1309 Byrd, Hon. Garland T......--.._.....--....__.____------__....._--------.1317 Caldwell, Dr. Harmon..--.------------_,,_----...._--._..------------------1308 Calhoun, Hon. Marcus B----....--------..------------------_------------------1308 Campbell, Hon. Clarence G.------------------_-_.._____.----------.1312 Carmichael, Miss Virginia.----------_....._----____._------------------.1301 Carr, Hon. Grover C..._----......--------------_--._--------__------------..-1300 Carter, Dr. Y. F., Jr...---------------------------...--------------------.1301 Chambers, Hon. Richard L., Ill------__-__._----_...__--------------1304 Cheatham, Hon. Frank S., Jr.----------------___------------------------1305 Claiborne, Dr. T. Sterling------.__.....--------__------------------------1300 Claxton, Hon. J. W.-----------__--------------------------------------1313 Clifford, Dr. James P..------------------_-__--__.------------------1299 Coleman, Dr. Fred J.--------..--------------_____.._..------------------.1315
Collier, Hon. Charles--------...----__--------.......----.------------------------1316 Cone, Dr. W. M. --..... ------------------.__--__..___------..-----------. 1310 Connell, Hon. T. Guy--------___---__-______---__-___------1303 Corley, Dr. H. J.......----.....--------._-_------__--------------------------1299 Cowan, Hon. Charles A.----------------.__...------_._.....--------__--1301
Cox, Hon. Keaton._--------------__--...__.-_....__--.--------..------------.1297 Crowley, Hon. William L.---------___------___----------_-----------1303 Dabney, Hon. Lawrence W.----------------------_-------------------- 1306

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Daniel, Dr. Fred W..--------...----..--_--.._---------.--------_----.---...._--1310

Daniel, Hon. Zack.----------------..------.------------------_----._...--.--...1302

Davis, Hon. De Quince-------------.-------.-------------------..------------. 1300

Dennard, Hon. Joe L..~---- ------------------_---------------------------- 1297

Denning, Hon. Roger..--..---.----.---------.-----------.----.--------..--...--.1305

Dillard, Hon. George.----------------------------------------------------1314

Dorough, Hon. William D.._ .... .._,,-------------------... 1314

Duke, Hon. Hoyt B. .------------------.._.__....------------------_......___..._.__..-1305

Duncan, Rev. Charles C..----..--..----.....--_...----...--......___.----.....----....-- 1296

Dutton, Hon. Donnell W.._.--.-_--__._...--._.---.---.._.-___.--. .......................1300

Dyar, Hon. Hubert L.___......_--.-.__--..--.----__.-----.--.--.------------1317

Edwards, Hon. Joel._.-___---_____--______--_______--_.__-.._._____.........----_.....--1312

Etheridge, Hon. John C._...---._-..-...--..------_...._._......_.-.------.----__......1318

Eubank, Hon. J. E. ...----____.----_______________...._------..__--............,,_--.......__... 1296

Eve, Hon. William D...------..----__,,----------.......-..........------.._.....----.....1305

Fleming, Mrs. E. W........_--.........----__....__--__._.--------.----_--_--------1305

Forbes, Hon. T. M., Sr...--....----_.......__..___--.._....._----....--------------.1298

Forio, Hon. Edgar ____.......___..._......_--........-.-_-..-..--_..-----_...__....--1316

Forrester, Dr. B. W._------.-----.----.--_----------------_--------1306

Fortson, Hon. Ben W., Jr.--------...-_----.----._----.____----.------------1316

Gaither, Hon. Frank------..---------_...--.--------.--..------. ..-------- 1316

Galis, Hon. Tony ----_.._----.....------______..._------_-.------_----------1304

Gardner, Hon. Milton F._.___--.........._--------_.---_-...--.--------------------1303

Garrett, Hon. Charles ----------------------,,------._------.------.-------- 1298

Garrett, Mrs. Rebecca L........--------_.___--_.._----_...--------------------1307

Geer, Hon. Peter Zack....._----...---------------------------------------.1315

Gilbert, Dr. W. R. ------------------___----__.----------_----.--......1303

Grant, Miss E. Louis ...__..-.....-...--,,.------------.------------------....----------1309

Greer, Hon. L. Roberts._--..--..--------------------..----------..-------------- 1317

Gross, Hon. Frank L.-------------------_-_____-_------__-___--1296

Gunter, Hon. J. Fred------------------------------------------------------ 1301

Gunter, Hon. Fred....------.------...------__--..._-_--------------------.1308

Hailey, Dr. Hugh.------..------------...------._..____-_._.------------------------1297

Hardin, Hon. Nat.-----------------------------------------.....--.._......------.1313

Harper, Hon. Wm. L....____.------------....--......._.------.------...--_......... 1315

Harris, Hon. A. M., Sr........--._....-------------------------..--_.--------..1310

Harrison, Hon. Edwin D--...------........----------------.__----------._.------_ 1300

Harrison, Hon. Robert L. _.--_----.._.....__......----..__.._._------------.___1302

Hartridge, Hon. Walter C.----._--------_._...._------------------------1316

Hawes, Hon. Peyton ........--___--.--_.--.------------------_..----------------1314

Hayes, Hon. C. F., Jr....-...------__...--....._....,,..._--._.._------------------........ 1314

Hester, Hon. Harvey...--------.----__--__------------------------__.1304

Higginbotham, Hon. Clarence M..--------_--------------------------------.1318

Hightower, Miss Sarah--.------._.._.__...__.----__...--------------------1298

Hill, Dr. J. C.

.......-------------------__--.--------.------------------ 1298

Billiard, Hon. Oscar-.----------.__-__------_....__..._.__--___.--.1307

Howell, Hon. Hugh H., Jr...--------------------.----__--------------1297, 1303

Hudson, Miss Dana..--..----------------------------------___----__..------1309

Huff, Dr. Harry E...------------------------------._------.--....---------- .1310

Huffman, Hon. William H. ----------------.--__--------------.----------.1314

Inman, Dr. W. O., Jr.-------------.--._----------------_.------------1301

Jackson, Dr. Calvin.--------------___--------__------_----..------._......------1297

Jackson, Dr. H. Calvin.....___------.-.--------------_------------------- .-1299

Jernigan, Hon. Wallace L.----_----.__.----._.._----__--------.____. 1302

Jewett, Mrs. Mary Gregory.----_----------------------_---------------- 1315

Johnson, Hon. Ben P.------------_....--_--___._....._----.----------..1304

INDEX

1397

Johnson, Hon. Clete D.___--------------------_.---..--_________----------------1318 Johnson, Hon. Thomas M------------------__--_.--------_...__._.____.....1310 Jones, Dr. A. P.----..-__......__------__............__----------------.1297, 1313 Jones, Dr. Walter.----------------------------_--_---------------------- 1310 Jordan, Hon. Leon._--~~--------------_--.--_--------------------------1311 Kerr, Hon. Douglas...... __--------.----------_----.----------------..----------..1304 Keyton, Hon. James.----------------------------_----..------------------1317 Killburn, Dr. Galen B.-.-------------------------------------. _-------- 1299 Kimble, Hon. Glenn----------------------------__---------------.--------1312 King, Hon. Henry A..-__----------------------------__.----.......----------------1298 Kotchian, Hon. Carl.----------___..._._____--------------------------_...1316 Lackey, Hon. Zeb Vance------------------------------------------------1313
Lebkicker, Mrs. Jeanne_----------_------_----------------------------------1309 Lee, Hon. Robert B.......-_--._----------__----_------------------_------._--...1299 Leiter, Hon. R. T.--------.---------------------------------.......--------1301 Lies, Hon. William, Jr.----------------------____----__------------__----1306 Little, Dr. Alex, Jr.--.--------__--------__..__----------------------------1314 Little, Hon. Rosser..------------____.----__-.----._----.--------.--------------1296 Livingston, Dr. D. M.__----------------_--_--._------------------__------1303 Lovell, Hon. Grady H.----------------------_--------------------------------1314 Lowery, Hon. Roscoe.--------..--------------------------------------------_._ ...1296 Lyle, Mrs. L. H..----.__...----.-_---..-----...--------.------------_--------1311 Lyle, Mrs. Lee H..----------------------------- .--------------------------1316 McDonald, Hon. Louis F.--------------------__------------.--------_._____...1304 McKenna, Hon. Andrew W..---_---_.--------------------------------------1308 McSwain, Hon. Dan J.._------------__------__._----.............. .__----------_ 1303 Mann, Hon. Earl------------------------------__._------------------------ 1318 Martin, Dr. Herman W._----------------.....--------..------------------.._-- 1311 Mauldin, Hon. John G.----_..--..-.-.__..----.-----.__._.-----------------------..1312 Merritt, Hon. B. F. ._____----------___._._------------....--_..--------------...1312, 1317 Merritt, Hon. James _--____----------------------_.------------------------ ...1313 Middleton, Hon. John W.-------------------------------------------------1307 Milford, Dr. J. Hubert-...---------------------------------------------.1298 Minter, Hon. Jack...---....----------------------------------------_1300, 1315 Mobley, Judge Carlton.------...------------------.--------____----.----------1317 Molnar, Hon. T. T....--_-....--.._.....---.....-------..-........--..--.-....------------1308 Moreman, Dr. M. M.------------------------------------------_--------------. 1298 Moultrop, Hon. Edward Alien....____._....-.------------------------------------1299 Murphy, Hon. B. D.---- ...........------ .------ .... ----..._----..___.------1313 Musgrove, Hon. Downing--------____.------_.__.--------_..___------,,..----------1306 Myrick, Hon. Shelby, Jr.--------------_-----..--------------------------_.----1307
Nance, Hon. Julius Rex.---------.--------------------------------.------------1306 Neal, Hon. Henry G.----...----__.....--------.------------..--------------1308 Neely, Hon. Prank.--_--___--.--.----------------_--..----------_____----------.....1300 Nesbitt, Hon. Thomas, Jr.----------------.------------...----------------------1302 Norman, Hon. Robert C.---------------------------------------------------- 1300 Norris, Dr. J. C.._----.--------------------..--------------.----_.------------1313 Norris, Dr. Jack C..----.___----.----....--------_._----------.__._------.--------1297 Owens, Hon. Hubert B._----....--------------------------------------------_----1299 Palmer, Dr. J. W.---------------------------------------------------....1303 Payton, Hon. Donald E. ..----...--......--..........__ __.--.----_--1304 Perry, Hon. Eldridge.-....------------------------------------------------._.1298 Perry, Hon. M. A...----------_--_--.-.--...--.--.....--..........--------.----------1316 Pomeroy, Dr. W. L--_--___--------___--------------------....----. -- - .1307 Pope, Mrs. Iree W.--------------------------------------. --------------..1315 Primm, Hon. Ralph.------------.----------------------..------------------.1312

1398

INDEX

Purcell, Hon. Parker------------__----._---------___.___.__....__._____..____--.-- 1318

Quillian, Hon. Alfred A..------ --__..--------____.--------------------.--------... 1308

Ray, Hon. Jack B.----------.__--------...............--_,_._--__........_...........--..--.----.1302

Rayle, Dr. Albert A., Sr.....--_..----_---_---__...___--.-- _.--.---1297

Raymond, Hon. Will Hoyt ---.-.----.------.---- ._---__--...--_._.....----------.1312

Reese, Hon. David M._---...------__.__..-_______._.______._,,___.._____.___________.____,,____________ 1305

Reeves, Mrs. Virginia-------------- ...-- ----..--_.__.__.__._.____._.._--.1301, 1315

Rehberg, Hon. Woodrow----........------...---,_--_.--------_.__----_._----------_ ..1303

Reiley, Hon. R. L... -------_.----.---_--._..-- _------..-- _.....--....1312

Rice, Hon. David--...--..------..----.---..------....-......-....._......-.........---.....---1302

Richards, Hon. Roy--......--..___,,.-__._____.____.___,,_______________________.._,,_______________.......--1309

Riley, Hon. James V.....--.-.._--.___________............._________________________________...--.......1302

Roberts, Hon. William T..--__..-- .....-....-......-........ 1308

Robinson, Dr. R. A. -......_.-....----..._ _____________________________....... ._______._. 1298

Rodgers, Hon. W. Paul, Jr.---....----_----_.__.____._ ____________________________--...1304

Russell, Dr. Alex --._.--..--.--__...-..___-------- ___..----_____.___..__..__---- 1309

Russell, Hon. Richard B., III...----__...---..------.-.--------.------------ 1308

Russell, Hon. Robert L.---------.----.--.--..------------...--------.----..-------1319

Ryan, Hon. Andrew J.... _____.__.____.____________._____________,,____________________________ 1316

Sale, Miss Nancy--------..___________________________________________________--...------1310

Sanders, Hon. Harvey... -.-------...-----....------.-.._----....------------.--.-.----.1318

Shearouse, Dr. John.--...----... _----....----.....----.....--------..----..------..-1299

Shepard, Dr. Duncan.__......._.___....----...._--...-----...-----..---..-------------..1297

Sheuring, Dr. John J.....----.---.......----.....--..-..------..--------.------.----1311

Shirley, Hon. A. Roy.....,------.....--...----......--.....---......----......-....----.--1306

Short, Hon. Jack _-..__.______.__.._______._________.____________,,.____.__..............1305

Shorter, Hon. Edward S. ...--------------...------...------..-----------------.1299

Shumate, Dr. J. H., Jr..------ _--.._...----..------...-----......------.----....-.1305

Sibley, Hon. U. Erwin -.-..---..-..-----.--.--.--------------.----..--------.... 1303

Simonton, Dr. Fred H........ .____________..________..___________._._-_._.__.._________ 1314

Sisson, Dr. Boyd-....--.--.-.---.------------------...----------.---------------- 1311

Smith, Mrs. A. B.................................. --------...-----.----------....----...---- 1299

Smith, Dr. Carter--. -......----.....--.--...._.----...--.........---------....._----..-- 1299

Smith, Hon. George L.............. -....-- ...------.-....-- .--.. 1317

Smith, Hon. James P...........-......----...--------...--------.....--.............. 1311

Smith, Hon. M. A., Jr..----....----.....-.--.--....----..-.----......---------------. 1311

Smith, Mrs. Vera Ethlene....__.,,______.___---_.,,............_..._.._._...........,,-.......1309

Solms, Hon. Anton F., Jr.-.----......--_........_..--_........_...--..--...-----__..----1311

Spalding, Hon. Hughes, Jr.--._.__.------__....--_............____.------------......._ 1319

Stanley, Hon. John B.........-.......-----..-------...--..-.-.-.....----....-----.....----.1301

Stevens, Dr. James B--...--.,,....--------.------ ....----...------------.------1301

Stewart, Mrs. J. M...----------------------------_-------_-.__.....-1309

Stewart, Hon. Henry..-- ........................... _._.........._._.._..._..._............--1302

Tabor, Hon. Floyd --.---.........----...------..----.-----...----..----......----..1312

Tarbutton, Hon. Fluker....----___------------------ ....------..------.....--....----1314

Therrell, Hon. James H......----........------------..----_.......----.......--....----...1304

Thompson, Hon. Louis A.......---- ..._...--_____..----.,...------ ..----.... ... 1300

Tisdale, Dr. Alvin C........ -- ..-....-- .......--..-.--------... --..-...

1301

Trimble, Dr. Hassie H., Jr......------...------.....----.,,.--------..-------- ...1297

Trimble, Dr. Hoyt B......----....------.......------ ...------......------------...-.1310

Trippe, Hon. W. D. ...-...--...----.....----.............-- ..... 1298

Troutman, Hon. Robert B.......---------....-...--------------.--------------. 1309

Tudor, Hon. Hugh Eugene.------......----.....---------------.--.-.-.-.----.------1305

Tucker, Hon. L. Reeder.--.--......----.....----------------.------...----.....----....1317

Twiggs, Hon. Albert......--------............--------..-.........--......--......----.------.1298

INDEX

1399

Tyner, Hon. Ray E._----~___.__...____.__________.__.__...._..1313 Vann, Hon. T. K... ,,__------------------------__----_----___._...._...____1315 Wallace, Hon. Cecil------------___----------_..._._______.._._--------1305 Wallace, Hon. Howard.--.----___--_.--,,_.--____.__._.._.._----___1304 Watkins, Hon. Richard W., Jr.------------------------___.__...------..._.._1315 Weber, Dr. Paul------------------__----._.__--------.------.--------1306 Williams, Hon. Gary...____------_._.......--------_._._.___------------------..__....1311 Williams, Dr. Charles L._--.____._--------------------.__--------._----_--1313 Williams, Hon. Felix C..__------_------------------------.__.__--------------1315 Williams, Dr. Virgil B..--------_..----.--------------..__...__..------_-1307 Williams, Hon. J. A. -.--------------..-.--------------___.__.__.----------.1318 Williams, Hon. W. H..--___........__--._._....--____..._.....----------......--.----1312 Williams, Dr. Weldon--------------------------_.._.._______--_------1309 Williamson, Hon. Jimmie--------________--_...__--.._..._._.._--1303 Wilson, Dr. Walter, Jr...._--------.------------_._.._.__..._.----....----.----1300 Woodruff, Hon. J. W., Sr..----......--._....------------------.--------............._ 1313 Woodruff, Hon. James W., Jr.----------..._----------_----------...___1319 Wright, Hon. Robert B., Jr.._------._......----------.........._--.....----..__._.._.......1302 Youmans, Dr. T. Benjamin, Jr.------.------------------------------. .-- 1302 Young, Dr. Florence.----------._...----............--------.----.----.._------------. .1310 Young, Dr. Grady------------_....____.._____...___----.....----_--.....--..1301 Appropriation Control; provide for, HR 376--------------------102, 105, 138, 181, 244, 285, 388, 394, 503, 545, 569 Appropriations Act, amend, relating to Department of Revenue, HB 784----------------------------------.507, 514, 578, 925, 949 Appropriations Act, relating to Wesleyan Conservatory Property, HB 1163------------------_----_----721, 732, 840, 925, 933 Ashburn, City of; close certain streets, HB 955--------------------------------------------.323, 331, 401, 524, 533 Athens, City of; casting of absentee ballots, HB 939------------------------------------------ 262, 270, 296, 926, 929 Athens, City of; close certain streets, HB 938.--------------------------_----...--------------------262, 270, 296, 926, 929 Athens, City of; provide for acquiring tract of land, HB 1094.----------.------------------------------.--666, 673, 735, 842, 853 Athens, City of; public transportation system, HB 1000------.------------------_..------------------------.321, 334, 404, 926, 930 Athens, City of; corporate limits, HB 940..------------------ 262, 270, 296, 926, 929 Athens-Clarke County Beverage Control Board, HR 68.------------------...154, 499 Atlanta, City of; additional pension if injured, HB 1161----..------------------------------------------815, 827, 918, 1008, 1013 Atlanta, City of; annexation of territory, HB 758--------101, 103, 137, 180, 183 Atlanta, City of; commission to study municipal elections, HR 447..-----.._----------.._------------------725, 731, 839, 927, 939 Atlanta, City of; corporate limits, HB 1276----------------893, 914, 989, 1137, 1159 Atlanta City of; corporate limits, HB 1227..-----------887, 905, 995, 1142, 1151 Atlanta, City of; Criminal Court, amend act creating, HB 1230------_... ----------__._-------- 885, 906, 995, 1142, 1165, 1292
Atlanta, City of; Emeritus offices, SB 190.--------.47, 58, 66, 73, 83, 1289, 1323
Atlanta City of; exclude certain territory, HB 1145--------722, 727, 836, 927, 930
Atlanta City of; fire department, commend, HR 674._----.---------------- .821, 823
Atlanta City of; fire department, pensions, SB 258------------------------------..--------268, 295, 524, 528, 530, 819, 1323
Atlanta City of; increase pensions, HB 1162------------..---------------._...--------.883, 903, 993, 1142, 1162, 1291

1400

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Atlanta, City of; increase pension after 25 years of service, HB 683--------...---------....----.-- 882, 896, 1003, 1142, 1146
Atlanta, City of; Municipal Court, solicitor, SB 263....-- -..-.. 291, 336, 406, 407 Atlanta City of; offenses against ordinances,
HB 1198..----.---- ...--_----.------------.....------816, 829, 920, 1008, 1018 Atlanta City of; parks, HB 160.- -----... - -...--------.---- 721, 726, 835, 926, 928 Atlanta, City of; pensions, certain credits,
HB 1136------------..--------------- ..--818, 827, 918, 1008, 1020, 1292 Atlanta, City of; pensions for employees,
HB 1035---... .----.---..-..------.-----.------....---.660, 672, 734, 841, 851 Atlanta, City of; pensions for officers and employees
HB 203--- -.._.-------------- 893, 914, 989, 1142, 1145 Atlanta, City of; pensions for officials,
SB 228--..---.----....-----------------...-167, 197, 301, 303, 339, 660, 1323 Atlanta, City of; police department, pensions,
SB 257 .-.---...---------------------- ---268, 295, 524, 528, 530, 820, 1323 Atlanta, City of; police department, pensions
HB 660------..---- -.-----..------.....------....-- 887, 901, 991, 1142, 1145 Atlanta, City of; police officers as witnesses,
SB 285-....----.-----.----...-------.-----......-----669, 732, 841, 843, 845 Atlanta, City of; power to close certain streets,
HB 989------.-----.-----.,,..----.....-------.----------321, 334, 404, 524, 537 Atlanta, City of; qualifications for mayor,
HB 760-----.-.----------.--.-..------....-- .886, 901, 991, 1142, 1146 Atlanta, City of; revenue collector,
HB 1246--.-....----..-.-----....-- -.-------...---889, 908, 997, 1137, 1153 Atlanta, City of; traffic court, HB 1199........-------- 816, 829, 920, 1008, 1018 Atlanta, City of; treatment of alcoholics,
HB 1216-----------------------...-----...---885, 905, 994, 1142, 1149 Atlanta, City of; use of school buildings for voting,
SB 184.---. ---------------- -------------- 39, 50, 106, 108, 145, 1289, 1323 Atlanta Metropolitan Transit Study Commission,
HR 668-----....------...--------------------.-----..878, 915, 1004, 1138, 1277 Attorneys; examination, for out-of-State, HB 243... ........ 225, 230, 275, 525, 558 Attachment Cases; appearance day, SB 60----...... --------.--------- .... 987, 1322 Attorneys' Fees; arising out of bad faith,
HB 290---..-..------.......-------------------------- -.....----41, 61, 63, 282, 326 Augusta, City of; Civil Service Board, create,
HB 1269..----------------------------------------890, 908, 997, 1137, 1157 Augusta, City of; erect over-head passageway,
HB 1268..-------..-_---------------------------------890, 907, 996, 1137, 1157 Augusta-Richmond County Tax Assessors,
HB 1270----------------------------------.------------890, 908, 997, 1137, 1157 Austell, City of; corporate limits, HB 1169 .......----------723, 729, 837, 927, 934 Avers, Town of; amend act incorporating,
HB 976 .--------.-------.-..------------.------------320, 332, 403, 583, 588 Avondale Estates, City of; amend charter,
HB 1113----------------------------.-.--------------664, 674, 736, 842, 855 Ayers, Dr. C. L.; congratulate, SR 94----_---_,,--._--._------------------- ...--... 10
B
Bacon County Industrial Building Authority; create, HR 489------...---------------------------. 288, 293, 338, 341, 493
Baker County; compensation of Board of Education, HB 1124..-- ._---..---------- ---.-.------------- 663, 675, 737, 842, 857

INDEX

1401

Baker County; compensation of tax collectors, receivers, HB 866 ..__,,---_._------.------.--..---- ... ..,159, 172, 202, 301, 314
Ballentine Motors of Augusta, Inc.; compensate, HR 526.---_.--_------..-..-_---------.------....--..---- 882, 899, 990, 1138, 1218
Banking; limit shares in small businesses, HB 837-------------------------- -------------------- 323, 329, 400, 560
Banking Statutes; amend, SB 167.-. ._..-- ..------..---- .--.....-..--.---12, 17, 237 Banking Statutes; amend, SB 177--------.-....----__.._._...----....-- 33, 41, 54, 238 Banks County; commissioners, HB 905._..-_._-.------_----_..... 224, 233, 303, 317, 905 Banks County Industrial Building Authority; create,
HR 613------------------__-----------------------...816, 832, 922, 1007, 1039 Barnesville, City of; corporate limits, HB 717---.---...----- 53, 56, 70, 238, 305 Barrow County Industrial Building Authority; create,
HR 451--.-------------..------....-------------------...- 264, 271, 298, 340, 449 Bartow County; clerk of board of commissioners to be
treasurer, HB 878-------------------------------- ------------159, 173, 202 Bartow County; combine office of tax receiver and
collector, HB 880.....--...------.-- _...------------------..._--------...... 160, 174, 203 Bartow County; compensation of coroner,
HB 876.--------.----------..-----...... ..----....--.--...159, 173, 202, 301, 313 Bartow County; compensation of ordinary, sheriff,
clerk, HB 877------..----------___ -------------..--------. ..-- ----.159, 173, 202
Bartow County; commissioner of roads, revenues, HB 879------.----------------- _.------.----...... .......-- .-.....--.160, 173, 203
Beneficiary; redefine term including threats, HB 956-----.-----------------..------------.----...506, 515, 578, 743, 979
Ben Hill County and Fitzgerald Development Authority; create, HR 404----------------------------.--163, 176, 205, 239, 377
Berrien County Industrial Building Authority; create, HR 416.----.-----------------..------------..---264, 271, 297, 340, 427
Berrien, Effingham, Floyd, Schley, Sumter and Greene Counties; board of commissioners, HB 849 -- -----. __. 162, 171, 201, 302, 311
Berrien Superior Court; change dates of holding, HB 1075----------------------------.--.----.----.-------..--568, 573, 684
Bibb County; board of commissioners, HB 1048-----.--------------------.-..--------..-----.-- ..508, 519, 581, 688, 701
Bibb County; street construction and maintenance, HR 543--------------------------.----.------..--...566, 575, 686, 743, 789
Bible; ratify order suspending sales tax, HR 709-.....---...--------------. 988, 1012 Billiards and Billiard Room; define terms,
HB 327----.--.-----------------..----.------..----129, 133, 177, 687, 945 Bingham, Reed State Park and Bingham Lake;
designate, HR 425......----------.----..------. .----.--.725, 731, 839, 927, 1016 Blakely, City of; amend act incorporating,
HB 844---------------------- ---- --.-----------------161, 170, 200, 302, 310 Blakely, City of; corporate limits, HB 845 ----------__----. -.--------200, 302, 311 Bleckley County Schools merge with Cochran
System, SR 131----..----------_....------------195, 235, 301, 341, 406, 819, 1323 Board of Corrections; amend act revising laws,
SB 282---- ....------------------------.,,--------.570, 681, 746, 801, 1288, 1323 Board of Corrections; establish Juvenile Detention
Homes, SB 238------.--------------,,------------........195, 234, 280, 406, 498 Board of Corrections; repayment of medical loans,
HR 461.-----.----------------.----.-.--------..-..-..-- .... .......680, 741, 742, 867 Board of Education; county or municipal to make
loans, SR 144---------- ---------- .... ,_.--------.-....-....... 395, 520, 584, 585, 589

1402

INDEX

Board of Education; Governor appoint from congressional districts, SR ISO..------------------------195, 235, 301, 552
Board of Education, State; qualifications, duties, SB 246.---------.--------------.------------------------------____----_---- 228, 274
Board of Medical Examiners; change license fees, HB 765.----___----__.----_____----.--_._--.----_--.------..263, 269, 295, 527, 713
Board of Physical Therapy; create, HB 895_------..--.------------------..------.-569, 571, 682, 841, 951, 1133
Board of Regents; commend, SR 106.------------------------__.------54, 74, 130 Board of Regents; commend on seminar, HR 396--___.__..__..____,,_--64, 65 Board of Regents; express appreciation to, HR 399------------------------.....77, 78 Board of Regents; relative to, SR 164--------------..--...__.------------_-------- 895 Board of Regents; University of Georgia; to renovate
building, HR 391.---......_--....-__--..-...--------------------------..------.64, 65 Bork, Brigadier General Lester and Major Eugene
Farson; commend, HR 400------__._--__-_...--_--__-__------77, 78 Braly, Hon. Samuel and Hon. C. L. Ayers;
commend, SR 185------.------------------_---------------------- 1143
Braselton, City of; amend charter, SB 287--.--._..----.--..--------......--------..670, 732, 841, 843, 846, 1289, 1323
Brasstown Bald; open road to Young Harris, Georgia, SR 123_.-......--_--.---.-----.-..-------_----------------------------131
Bremen, City of; new charter, HB 868---------------------_ 159, 172, 202, 302, 315
Brooks County and City of Quitman; combine school systems, HR 449_------.----------.--..---------264, 271, 297, 340, 443
Brooks County; compensation of sheriff, HB 1187----.---_----------------.---------.--.--815, 828, 918, 1008, 1014
Brooks County Development Authority; create, HR 646._._--.------------.------------ ...------------...892, 910, 999, 1136, 1180
Brown, Hon. Paul; regrets at passing, HR 314--------------------------------10, 11
Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority; create, HR 411------...--.----..---------_----_--------163, 176, 205, 239, 379
Brunswick City Court; amend act creating, HB 995----..-.-___---..------------------------------------_320, 334, 404, 524, 539
Brunswick, City of; amend charter, HB 1156----------------722, 728, 837, 927, 932 Brunswick Corporation; joint session to commend,
HR 523---..-.---------------------_---.--------_--..--_-----.------226, 227
Brunswick Judicial Circuit, compensation of solicitor general, HB 1192 .._._.--.--------------.....--..------.----815, 828, 919, 1008, 1016
Bryan County; compensation of sheriff and clerk, HB 806....----------------------------.....----.------------..----------127, 135, 179
Buckhead Red Devils Football Team; commend, SR 162------------------------.....------ _._----._-_--------------------------. 822
Budgetary and Financial Matters; committee to study, HR 644.._----------------..----------------------885, 900, 990, 1136, 1138, 1280
Budget Bureau; create, HB 742.--------------------54, 57, 71, 83, 115, 284, 387, 393, 502, 542, 569
Budget Bureau; provide appropriation for, HB 1133..--.---.---..------.----------------------------661, 676, 738, 925, 1247
Building and Loan Act; corporations, regulate, HB 839---...--------------------------------------.--324, 329, 400, 529, 560
Bulloch County; compensate clerk of superior court, HB 913----------------------------------------------224, 233, 278, 303, 317
Burke County; city court of Waynesboro, HB 904----.-.-------------.-------------------------224, 232, 277, 303, 316
Burke County; commissioners, HB 903.----.-__----------------.225, 232, 303, 316

INDEX

1403

Burke County; compensation of coroner,

HB 1128---.-----_----------------------------664, 676, 737, 842, 858

Burke County; retirement benefit fund,

HB 902----------.----_----_----.-_----_.-_------------------.225, 232, 277, 303, 316

Burke County Development Authority; create,

HR 687----------------------------------__------------...817, 831, 921, 1007, 1074

Burlington Industries; relative to, HR 604--------------------------------392, 512

Butts County; commissioners, HB 813--------------------.127, 135, 179, 238, 307

Butts County; salary of treasurer, HB 814----------------127, 135, 179, 238, 307

Byrd, Lieutenant Governor Garland; commend, SR 187-.---------.--- -

1144

c

Cairo, City of; create Development Authority, HR 469------------------------------------------------.265, 273, 299, 340, 470

Camden County; salaries of certain officials, HB 859--------------------------_------------------------ 158, 179, 201, 303, 313
Camilla, City of; amend charter, HB 1135.--------------.664, 676, 738, 842, 859

Campaign Expenses; publication by candidates, HB 257-------------.-------------------------- -- --.. ---37, 40, 50, 207

Candler County Industrial Authority; create, HR 592.-----------------------------------------------------.814, 831, 922, 1007, 1059
Capital Punishment; life imprisonment as alternative, HR 473---------------------------------------878, 912, 1000, 1136
Carpenter, Mrs. Blanche; compensate, HB 917------------------------------------------506, 515, 578, 584, 809
Carroll County; commissioners; HB 984.--------------.------ 321, 333, 403, 524, 536 Carrollton, City of; slum clearance, HR 512----.-.--------391, 397, 522, 585, 644 Carrollton High Trojans; congratulate, SR 169------------------------------. 896 Carrollton Payroll Development Authority; create,
HR 647----------------------------....-------------892, 910, 999, 1136, 1184 Carson, Major Eugene; commend, HR 400----------------------------------77, 78 Cartersville, City of; corporate limits, HB 881------ .---.......160, 174, 203, 281 Cartersville Development Authority; create, HR 423...------566, 574, 684, 742, 755 Catoosa County; sewage districts, HR 565-----------.--566, 576, 686, 743, 796

Cattle Thieves; rewards for detection, SB 225------------------------ ..-------132, 177, 181, 221, 237, 1288, 1323
Cedartown, City of; corporate limits, HB 966.-------.------.322, 332, 402, 523, 534

Cedartown Development Authority; create, HR 550-------566, 575, 686, 743, 791

Chapel of All Faiths; Milledgeville State Hospital, relative to, HR 322--..--------------.-...----------,,.------....._.... ..........10, 11, 65

Chaplains of Senate; compensation, SR 93-----------------...------ .--

10, 15

Chaplains of Senate; compensation, SR 96--------------------.----...-.-- _ ._.-.. 16

Charitable Agencies and Licenses Required Act; amend, HB 922.....--...------------.....----..--------------818, 826, 917, 1005, 1238

Charlton County; commissioners, HB 886----------------160, 174, 203, 303, 315

Charlton County; fire prevention districts, HB 1120.-.....----------------------------------------660, 675, 737, 842, 857

Chatham County; commissioners to acquire lands for spoilage, SB 194--------------------------.56, 70, 146, 147, 181, 265, 1323

Chatham County; create additional industrial areas, HR 591-......--------------------------------------814, 831, 921, 1007, 1063

Chatham County; establish fire districts, HB 1072----_------------..--------------._ -568, 573, 684, 1007, 1019, 1291

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Chatham County; establish fire and water districts, HR 516----------------...----..-----_...--------..__391, 398, 523, 742, 760, 1134
Chatham County Pension Board; amend act creating, SB 216 .----------..._------------.__...._------------ 102, 136, 180, 182, 205, 325, 1323
Chatsworth, City of; close certain alley, HB 1267..--_--._._---....._--_.--...------_...------............890, 907, 996, 1137, 1156
Chatsworth, City of; corporate limits, HB 1183--------------724, 730, 839, 927, 937 Chattahoochee County; appointment of school super
intendent, HR 513.--.....--.----......_._------------.--------390, 398, 522, 585, 646 Chattahoochee County; retirement of certain
employees, HB 960._----....------___...-----------------.322, 331, 401, 583, 587 Cherokee County; licensing of amusement machines,
HB 1151.----.....---.....----....-----....----------...818, 827, 918, 1136, 1242 Cherokee County; representatives, designate as
positions 1 and 2, HB 1150....----------------...._...----..... 665, 678, 739, 843, 861 Cherokee Indians; repeal certain laws relating to,
HB 1129...------_.....------_._---------.--------.....---- 818, 826, 918, 1121, 1293 Chief Justices; place busts in State Judicial Building,
HR 369.._...__.._--....--------__..--------------_...._-----288, 293, 337, 527, 980, 1134 City and Superior Court Clerks; destroy certain
books, HB 1071-----------.------------------.883, 902, 992, 1139, 1254, 1291 Civil Cases; appeals without motions for new trial,
HB 154---.-..._--------.-.--.-----.------------------45, 48, 59, 582, 1108, 1291 Civil Defense Act of 1951; amend, HB 1251 ------------895, 898, 1001, 1136, 1243 Clarke County Delegation and University of Georgia,
express appreciation to, HR 313--__.--------._--------.------..------._------..--10, 11 Clarkesville, City of, revenue bonds for aged housing,
HR 664.....--------------------..------------..-. ..----........889, 911, 1000, 1138, 1203 Clarkesville Industrial Building Authority; create,
HR 585.--------.--------.....--------..._. ._....--_-.-......----.812, 831, 921, 1007, 1085 Clayton County; stenographer for Grand Jury,
HB 842...-...------._-._....------._....- ------_------.__.-__....._-..161, 170, 200, 302, 310 Clayton County; establish fire prevention districts,
HB 843..----------_......------_.._...__._----.___............__....... --.161, 170, 200, 302, 310 Clayton County; Superior Court Clerks to use
separate index book, HB 982 ..........____.._..._........_....... ..--320, 333, 403, 524, 536 Coats and Clark; congratulate, SR 135......--..------...--....___.......______.... ____----.__._ 266
Cobb County; combine office of tax receiver and collector, HB 1175.....--------..--------......_-----._--.----724, 730, 838, 927, 936
Cobb County; commissioners, HB 1176.__..------------_------724, 730, 838, 927, 936 Cobb County; compensation of coroner, HB 1173.......------..724, 729, 838, 927, 935 Cobb County; compensation of sheriff, clerk of
court, HB 1174... ........----------........._.------------..--724, 730, 838, 927, 936 Cobb County; compensation of treasurer,
HB 1172 ....------ ......_._-...--........ .....----.------.....----724, 729, 838, 927, 935 Cobb County Records and Identification Bureau,
create, HB 1170.__...------------............_...------------..------723, 729, 838, 927, 934 Cobb County; school superintendent, board of education
to elect, HR 621--------------.........._. -- ------.....-- . 813, 833, 923, 1007, 1070 Cobb Judicial Circuit; compensation of judges, HB 1171--723, 729, 838, 927, 935 Cobb, Ty Memorial Commission; appropriations for, HB 808 .661, 670, 733, 1010 Cobb, Ty Memorial Commission; create, HB 807--.------ 128, 135, 179, 181, 219 Coffee County; commissioners, HB 833 --..--..........----------161, 170, 200, 301, 309
Coffee County; election of board of education, HR478..-- -------.................--------........_....--------.....265, 273, 299, 526, 609, 820
Coffee County Recreational Authority; create, HR 540.--566, 575, 685, 742, 784

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College Park, City of; amend charter, HB 1213 ____ 886, 904, 994, 1142, 1163, 1292 College Park, City of; amend charter, HB 1217.-------- 886, 905, 994, 1142, 1149 College Park, City of; corporate limits, HB 1110 ..__....__ 895, 897, 1002, 1142, 1147 Collins, Mrs. Willie Mae Hunt; compensate, HR 328 .... 876, 915, 1003, 1010, 1213 Colquitt County; City Court, amend act creating,
HB 1154 ----------_..._------------_. ...----------------------722, 728, 836, 927, 931 Columbus, City of; elections, HB 779 .--------..--_..__.------_.102, 104, 138, 180, 185 Columbus, City of; Executive Board Emeritus, create,
HB 780 ..............-- _.------------__---- .----------------------102, 104, 138, 180, 185 Columbus, City of; hospital improvements, HB 777--------101, 104, 138, 180, 184 Columbus, City of; municipal court, HB 751...--------.------------ 77, 80, 93, 147, 153 Columbus, City of; payment of current expenses, ad valorem taxes,
HB 1279 .-..---._.__.._..---_--._--_--..__.--___.----.._------891, 1005, 1160 Columbus, City of; power to use property other than for
parks, HB 778 .---- .----------...--------------------.101, 104, 138, 180, 184 Commerce, City of; bowling alleys, HB 1260 .------------..--------_.._ 879, 907, 996 Commerce, City of; corporate limits, HB 1259----------. 890, 910, 998, 1137, 1155 Commerce, City of; corporate limits, HB 1266 ._.----_.... 881, 898, 1002, 1137, 1156 Commerce, City of; school board members, HB 1264 .--------..... ...--_..... 879, 907, 996 Commerce, City of; voter registration, HB 1258 ..881, 898, 1002, 1142, 1168, 1287 Commerce, City of; ward boundaries, HB 1261---- ._..._----...._____._. .... 879, 907, 996 Commerce, Department of; appropriations, HB 809 .....__. 816, 825, 917, 925, 1128
Committees: Alcoholic Beverages; committee to study, SR 189--------------------------_1144 Budgetary and Financial Matters; committee to study, HR 644 ----------_..------------. ------___.. 885, 900, 990, 1136, 1138, 1280 Criminal Law Study Committee; clarify provisions, HR 446 ...... ._------.._... _------------.... 290, 293, 338, 340, 554, 876, 988 Educational Institutions, Private; committee to study, SR 152 ......... .._.._... .._----.._ ..----------..-- ........ ..571, 682, 742, 822 Educational Rights Committee; relative to, SR 153 __.....___ _ 670, 733, 822, 844 Educational Study Committee; create, SR 178 ._------__--.------_ .1011, 1144 Election Laws Study Committee; amend, HR 661._ 878, 912, 1000, 1138, 1286 Government Operations Committee; amend resolution creating, SR 110 ________.,,._._.---.__.___------------..--------..-69, 82, 93, 99 Governor's Mansion; committee to study construction of, HR 551._......----__._........_._--.......--.----..-----.569, 575, 686, 743, 799 Health Code; committee to study, SR 150 .---- ..--------.----._..... 571, 669, 682, 686, 744, 881, 113, 1323 Highways; committee to study matters relating to, SR 139...------.----------..------_....-------------.-....----291, 336, 340, 562 Housing Administration; committee to investigate, SR 102 ._.------.___----__------..--.48, 59, 66, 84, 327, 556, 584, 1323 Industry; committee to encourage in State, SR 92 ____..__..----_.... 13, 17, 93, 98 Industry Taxes; committee to study, SR 182--------------....1143, 1290, 1323 Interim Committees; President of Senate to aprove meetings, SR 179.---- 1143 License Plates; manufacture of, committee to investigate, SR 180 ------... 1143 Mentally Retarded; committee to study education, SR 163-.-- 824, 916, 1246 Municipal Study Committee; create, HR 459----........... 266, 272, 298, 340, 979
Ordinaries Retirement Fund; committee to investigate, HR 105--....------.........._----.......----------------885, 898, 990, 1137, 1158
Penal and Correctional Affairs Committee; relative to, SR 138------.---- -...-...------....----------------------291, 336, 340, 561
School Bus Drivers; retirement, committee to study, HR 450..-.----.------------------.----------------882, 899, 1004, 1139, 1284

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Preservation of Certain Areas; committee to study, SR 161.----.---------.-------------------..----------824, 916, 1139, 1245
Water Pollution; committee to study, SR 151 --........------_.571, 682, 742, 822 Youth Problems; committee to study, HR 544-------665, 680, 741, 925, 981 Communication; To Hon. George D. Stewart from Lieut. Gov. Byrd, re: Chairman of Government Operations Committee--......___._--......._,,____------982 Communication; To President of Senate and Speaker of House, re: suspension of death sentences..------------- -- ...-------.......-- -- .----....... 1012 Confederate Veteran; monument to last veteran, HR 368.--.----.----.....------------------_---------287, 292, 337, 340, 953, 969 Congress; request to, relative to funds for dams, HR 538 ____----..... ----__......266, 267 Congress; request to, relative to home construction, HR 684.__--.._.... --.-- 988, 1011 Congressional Delegation; oppose bond issue for United Nations, SR 118.130, 181 Congressional Delegation; request county funds for military installations, SR 147-...------------------.----------------------511, 529, 577 Constitutional Amendments; publication, change provisions, SR 126-168, 198, 340 Consumer Warranties; manufacturers import, HB 1017-816, 826, 917, 1005, 1121 Continuances; amend Code relating to, SB 174---------------------33, 40, 525 Cook County; convey property, HR 503---- .---- 323, 335, 405, 525, 1281, 1290 Coroners; salary basis, certain counties, HB 815 --.----.-- 127, 135, 179, 238, 307
Corporations; charter, interest in real property, SB 41- ---- 985, 1125, 1293, 1322
Corrections, Board of; amend act revising laws, SB 282--._._..... 570, 681, 746, 801
Corrections, Board of; establish Juvenile Detention Homes, SB 238 .._------------------------------.------------195, 234, 280, 406, 498
Corrections, Board of; repayment of medical loans, HR 461-----680, 741, 742, 867
County Commissioners; Emeritus offices, SB 169----12, 17, 66, 72, 83, 326, 1323
County Owned Property; advertising of sale, HB 769.----288, 291, 336, 525, 596
County Registrars; selection of, certain counties, HB 29--323, 328, 399, 524, 531
County Unit Voting; amend as to primary, SB 188----_.------------------47, 58
Court of Appeals; Judges' salaries, SB 7--------------------------45, 55, 61, 71
Court of Ordinary; Superior Court clerk attend, certain counties, HB 1281--------------------------------------891, 910, 998, 1137, 1158
Court of Ordinary; Superior Court clerk attend, certain counties, SB 267----------_._....------ 328, 399, 524, 529, 532, 880, 976, 1323
Court of Inquiry; hear evidence, defendant's statement, HB 948--------------------------------------------721, 731, 839, 1009, 1118
Court Reporters; expense and travel allowance, HB 710--.----46, 49, 60, 108, 124
Covington, City of; amend charter, HB 764------,----------77, 80, 93, 147, 153
Coweta Circuit Superior Court; judge's compensation, HB 1215-------------.------------.----------895, 897, 1002, 1139, 1242
Coweta County Pension and Retirement Pay Act; amend, HB 1204----------------------------------817, 829, 920, 1008, 1019
Credit Unions; amend act relating to, HB 836---------506, 514, 578, 845, 950
Criminal Law Study Committee; clarify provisions, HR 446 ---------------------,,-----------.290, 293, 338, 340, 554, 876, 988
Criminal Trial; accused may testify, HB 949--....-721, 731, 839, 1009, 1120, 1293
Crisp County; City Court, establish, SB 207--------------90, 105, 146, 148, 181
Crisp County Power Commission; manner of election, SR 115----------------------------------------- 91, 106, 144, 208, 237
Cunningham, Hon. Glenn; commend, SR 117----------------------_----------130, 181
Custer, Hon. Vance; express regrets at passing, HR 568----------...... -- -- 326, 339

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D
Dade County; combine offices of tax collector and receiver, HB 954.........................----------.------------------------ 323, 330, 401, 583, 586
Dade County; commissioners, SB 231--------..--194, 233, 301, 303, 339, 667, 1323 Daily Times of Gainesville; appreciation to, SR 171------------..---------------.---896 Dalton, City of; amend charter, HB 1141---------663, 677, 738, 1008, 1021, 1291 Darien, City of; close certain streets, HR 559-__------ ... .566, 576, 686, 743, 794 Dawson, City of; corporate limits, HB 953----------------325, 330, 401, 524, 532 Dawson, City of; Mayor, Council, terms,
SB 240.......................-------------------------..228, 273, 302, 304, 406, 660, 1323 Dawson County Industrial Building Authority; create,
HR 660-------------------------------------------------- 891, 911, 999, 1138, 1193 Decatur, City of; election of recorder pro tempore,
SB 195---------------------------- ----------___------67, 80, 146, 147, 265, 1323 Default Judgments; redefine situations in which damages must
be established, SB 59 ---------------- --_ .----------__.1131, 1322 Defense and Veterans Affairs, committee, SR 116...----------......91, 106, 144, 561 DeKalb County; amend act of civil and criminal courts,
HB 1250..--------------...------------------881, 898, 1001, 1137, 1154 DeKalb County; board of education districts,
HB 1220..---------..----.------------------888, 904, 993, 1142, 1164, 1292 DeKalb County; board of education, method of electing,
HR 669----------------------._--------------.881, 900, 1004, 1138, 1210 DeKalb County; construction of a junior college,
HR 639..---------------.----...------__.--.....------------- 892, 910, 998, 1137, 1177 DeKalb County; create a bond commission, HB 1201._.___. 817, 829, 920, 1008, 1018 DeKalb County; establish a juvenile court,
HB 1245--...-.------------------........-.--------888, 908, 997, 1142, 1167, 1292 DeKalb County; office of county treasurer, HB 1219........_--------.--_ 885, 905, 994 DeKalb County; provide for election precincts,
HB 1244 .--------------------............-_---------------- 889, 908, 997, 1137, 1153 DeKalb County; retirement for officers, employees,
HB 1111 ------......-.-_------....----_----.--------- 663, 674, 736, 842, 855 DeKalb County; tax collection study commission, create,
HB 1243---------------_---------------.---.889, 907, 996, 1137, 1153 DeKalb County; taxation for public building upkeep,
HB 1112.--------.---.-----._-.--------------...664, 674, 736, 842, 855 DeKalb County; taxes on business run busses, HR 645--892, 910, 999, 1136, 1178 DeKalb County Water Works Advisory Board; repeal,
HB 1114.------------------------------------------------.664, 674, 736, 842, 856 DeMolay, Order of; appreciation for services, HR 605...----------------------392 Department Commander's Conference; appreciation, HR 571-.------------.326, 339 Department of Industry and Trade; create,
SR 128 --------------,,----_--.------195, 235, 301, 339, 382, 1131, 1323 Department of Industry and Trade; in lieu of Department
of Commerce, SB 236----------------------194, 234, 279, 284, 299, 1133, 1323
Department of Labor; funds for employment security offices, HB 787----.--------------------------------------266, 269, 295, 584, 604
Department of Law; appointment of assistant attorney general, HB 535------------------------------------45, 49, 59, 206, 258, 582
Department of Public Safety; drivers' licenses to minors, SB 241--.--------.--.-----------------------------228, 273, 526, 744, 807
Department of Public Safety; include in State employees' retirement, HB 730------------__...__-_------__--.506, 514, 577, 687, 952

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Department of Public Safety and GBI; leave for members,

SB 171---___----_______-__--_--____-_-_.-_---------_____--------16, 34, 66, 162

Department of Public Safety and GBI; retirement, SB 172... 16, 34, 93, 122, 145

Depositions and Interrogations; define method of service of

notices, SB 56._..___....----------.------._ --------------------..----..........987, 110, 1322

Derst Baking Company; compensate, HR 361.---..._..._192, 197, 236, 583, 602, 661

Dial, Fred; compensate, HR 287..------------_-._--------------678, 739, 926, 957

Disabled, Aid to; provide for physical examination,

HB 341---.-------..--.....--..----_ ---- ---._._.165, 168, 198, 405, 1109

Divorce Action; regarding insane person, HB 754----_____ 224, 230, 276, 300, 1121

Divorce Cases; amend court procedure, HB 786____------_____224, 231, 276, 525, 1230

Divorce Cases; custody of children, HB 467--------------226, 230, 275, 300, 1117

Divorce Cases; notice of application, HB 629 ..........--------289, 291, 336, 525, 603

Dodge County Development Authority; create,

HR 667.___.-_.-_.__--------._ 891, 912, 1000, 1138, 1205

Dodge County; terms of superior court, HB 1014 ____.__. 509, 516, 579, 688, 695

Donalsonville-Seminole County Industrial Authority; create,

HR 428----...-------.--...--------.----------------.264, 271, 297, 340, 438

Dooly County; compensation of coroner, HB 958 _____________ 667, 671, 734, 841, 850

Dooly County; issue certain revenue bonds, HR 383 _________ 163, 176, 204, 239, 370

Dougherty County; compensation of sheriff, ordinary, clerk,

HB 1028 ......._,,_.____,,_.--------...... ..------------...--------..509, 517, 580, 688, 697

Dougherty County; fire protection districts, HR 582 ______ 812, 830, 921, 1007, 1095

Douglas, City of; amend charter, HB 834 .------....__-.__ _161, 169, 199, 301, 309

Douglas County; compensation of coroner,

SB 279--..-..-.--..-----.-----------------613, 577, 689, 691, 744, 880, 1322

Douglas Countv; to license, police, regulate businesses,

HR 620 ___.............. .._---.-----..-.-. ---- ..-------------- 813, 833, 923, 1007, 1056

Driver Education Program, create, SB 249 _ __.... 229, 274, 407, 498, 551, 584, 592

Driver Education; training in high schools, HR 519__ _ __

........... 659, 823

Drug Stores and Pharmacies; permit to operate,

HB 250 ...-._...______--------_________----------_--------------..__16, 17, 34, 145, 154, 227

Drunkenness in Public; amend act defining, HB 1040 ___. 879, 906, 995, 1139, 1240

Dublin City Court; amend act establishing,

SB 218 ....__.__........._.__..__.----......_._..___._..._........ 103, 137, 180, 182, 205, 326, 1323

Dublin Judicial Court; compensation of solicitor general,

HB 1164 ---.....------------.----_.----------._.---------723, 728, 837, 927, 933

Dublin-Laurens Development Authority; create,

SR 109 ________________________ ___.......___.____ 69, 82, 93, 108, 113, 145, 289, 1323

Dudley, Town of; amend act incorporating, HB 825_____ __,,. 160, 169, 199, 301, 307

Dykes, Senator James M.; condolence, SR 97--------.----...-- ----. _________ 16

E
Early County; commissioners, HB 1272 _____ . 891, 909, 997, 1137, 1158 Early County; exempt from certain taxation,
HR 403 ---------......-....--------------._..._..._...--------.....163, 176, 205, 239, 374 Eastman, City of; amend charter, HB 1013.--.. ----._._.. ..----511, 516, 579, 688, 694 East Point, City of; amend charter, HB 1229--.------.......887, 905, 995, 1142, 1151 East Point, City of; as to land lots, HB 1277.....----------893, 914, 989, 1137, 1159 East Point, City of; city limits, HB 1226 -------- ------..... 887, 905, 994, 1142, 1151 East Point, City of; corporate limits, HB 1103 __________ __894, 897, 1003, 1142, 1146 East Point, City of; corporate limits, HB 1104 .......----..894, 897, 1003, 1142, 1147 East Point, City of; corporate limits, HB 1105_________ _..._.894, 897, 1003, 1142, 1147 East Point, City of; corporate limits, HB 1108 ______ 894, 897, 1002, 1142, 1147

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East Point, City of; corporate limits, HB 1146.--......... 663, 677, 739, 843, 1013 East Point, City of; election precincts, HB 1106.----..----668, 673, 735, 842, 854 East Point, City of; recorder's court, HB 1107------------668, 673, 735, 842, 854 .East Point, City of; retirement of employees, HB 1109..... --667, 673, 735, 842, 854 Echols County; board of education, HR 377.---------,,__ -164, 175, 204, 239, 357 Echols County; commissioners, HB 987--.---------- -- 320, 333, 404, 524, 537 Education, Board of; county or municipal to make loans,
SR 144----..--.------------------------------.395, 520, 584, 585, 589 Education, Board of; Governor appoint from congressional
districts, SR 130.--------------..------------------_-----195, 235, 301, 552 Education Boards; authority over school property,
HB 1034-----------.----..-..-------.........--............570, 572, 683, 925, 1128 Education Grants; state and local funds to school children,
SB 235..--------.----------------------194, 234, 300, 386, 406, 986, 1123 Education, State Board of; qualifications, duties, SB 246---- .......----..- 228, 274 Educational Institutions, Private; committee to study, SR 152-571, 682, 742, 822 Educational Rights Committee; relative to, SR 153---------670, 733, 822, 844 Educational Study Committee; create, SR 178.----------_--.----....... .. 1011, 1144 Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Ward; commend, SR 186--____----__.....--.._......... ... __ 1144 Effingham, Floyd, Berrien, Schley, Sumter and Greene Counties;
board of commissioners, HB 849----.------..._--...........-162, 171, 201, 302, 311 Eggs; include in definition of agricultural products,
HB 906....----.--_----._.....------.----------------.-.......223, 233, 278, 527, 597 Eggs; regulate sales, SB 232----------------------_------..194, 234, 301, 335, 406 Elbert County; board of education; election of school
superintendent, HR 618------------------------------ -.813, 833, 923, 1007, 1023 Elbert County; commissioners, HB 1256-------------890, 909, 998, 1137, 1155 Elbert County; compensation of clerk of superior court,
HB 1255--------------------....-------------.-889, 909, 998, 1137, 1155 Elbert County; compensation of sheriff, HB 1257------_.__.----...,,__ .889, 909, 998 Elbert County; elect board of education, HR 619--------.813, 833, 923, 1007, 1053 Elberton, City of; city court, HB 1130-------------------.663, 676, 737, 842, 858 Elected Officials; no change in compensation during term,
SR 132------------------------_.---------------------229, 275, 742, 744, 802 Election Laws Study Committee; amend as to time,
HR 661-...-...---..----------------.------.------------.878, 912, 1000, 1138, 1286 Election Offenses; punishment of, HB 291----__------37, 40, 51, 237, 259, 940 Elections; county unit voting, amend as to primary, SB 188------- 47, 58 Elections; fix fee for certain candidates, HB 723 ...288, 291, 336, 526, 1278, 1288 Elections; holding in counties of certain population,
SB 219---------------------------------------103, 137, 180, 183, 205, 326, 1323 Elections; other than primary, time for qualifying,
HB 790--------------------------------.-------- ,,. .----225, 231, 276, 687, 1230 Elections, Primary; relating to recounts, HB 791-----.--165, 169, 199, 742, 1230 Elections; space for write-in candidates on ballot,
HB 788-.---.------------------------------------..--165, 169, 199, 279, 554 Electric Membership Corporation Act; amend, SB 265-------327, 399, 745, 874
Emanuel County; commissioners, HB 816----.------.... -127, 136, 179, 238, 308
Emanuel County Development Authority; create, HR 373-164, 175, 204, 238, 375
Emeritus Officers; salary, HB 771----........--------165, 168, 198, 280, 947, 1134
Eminent Domain; define term "condemning body", HB 585--------------------------------------------------.--128, 134, 178, 206, 873
Eminent Domain; terms for proceedings, SB 223------- ----------. 132, 157, 177
Employees Retirement System Act; amend, SB 202.. .............. .---- ----------68, 81, 180, 254, 278, 659, 716, 725, 744, 844

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Employees Retirement System; establish credits, HB 1121 __ 881, 897, 1002, 1246 Employees Retirement System of Georgia; provide for changes,
HB 1052 ......___.____.__._....,,.._..__._.________._..._....,,...........__.________.816, 826, 917, 1005, 1120
Employers; to insure with licensed companies, SB 152_ _____ _________ 507, 1323 Equitable Proceedings; amend act relating to,
HB 1062 ....._..____........__....____.__..__..._...__._._.__......__._----.._----. 884, 902, 992, 1139, 1240
Estate of Ward; notice of application to sell, invest, HB 909 ________________________ __...._...__.__.________________________662, 671, 734, 843, 952
Estates; administration and leasing of timber, oil, etc., HB 49--_. 45, 48, 59, 845 Estates; creditor with claim against, may administer,
HB 826....-.-----............. .. ..------------...........----..--.884, 901, 991, 1009, 1258
Estates; funds collected paid for tax purposes, HB 755 .... 224, 230, 276, 300, 715 Estates; income used for personal support, HB 810.___.... 662, 670, 733, 1009, 1237 Estates; non-resident administer, HB 782 .._....._..._..._____...... 226, 231, 276, 525, 603 Estates; support of certain persons, SB 215 _ 102, 136, 525, 528, 540, 1132, 1323 Evans County; compensation of clerk, superior court,
SB 272 .......--_--.------.-...----...............-----..--.-- 395, 520, 583, 584, 586 Examining Boards; relative to joint secretary,
SB 193 ________ ...... __._____...___.______._________.___.___________.55, 70, 94, 124, 145, 987, 1323

F
Fair Trade Practices; agency sale, distribute newspapers, SB 270 .. ------ ..----..... ... _..._------.._--------.._.. 394, 520, 686, 713, 744
Fallin, Lester B.; compensate, HR 229.,.-- ...------------.....192, 196, 236, 582, 599 False and misrepresenting advertising; wholesale,
HB 800,... ..----------------...... _________________ .................324, 329, 400, 526, 1236 Fannin County; commissioners, SB 269 ...............394, 519, 583, 584, 586, 819, 1005 Faulkner, Alien J.; compensate, HR 462 _____....,,.._______.........665, 680, 741, 926, 967 Fayette County; board of education, HR 380 ..........................164, 175, 204, 239, 365 Fayette County Industrial Building Authority; create,
HR 617..,......--.--._.----,.......-----_-..._----.--.--...-- 814, 832, 922, 1007, 1030 Federal Aid to Education; endorse if used as state funds, SR 124 .___. __ ____ 131 Fertilizer Act; define certain words, HB 986 ... . __...... 324, 333, 406, 527, 1117 Firearms; amend act as to rifles and cartridges, HB 735 662, 670, 733, 925, 1117 Firemen; pensions; define rights of beneficiaries,
SB 227.................._..__............_.._.__._.__.._._..._.__.. 133, 177, 181, 219, 237, 1133, 1323 Fireworks; amend act regulating sale of,
HB 9... ......._...__..._ .....64, 69, 82, 146, 186, 220, 223, 227, 255, 285, 327, 393 Fish; rough; limit use of baskets, HB 863 ... ......... 569, 571, 682, 689, 949, 1111 Fishing, Hunting; fees for license and age limit, SB 139___.__ __ ___ 32, 300, 714, 744 Fishing; use of baskets for rough fish, SB 224 . .._.._._______. 132, 177, 300, 385, 406 Fishing; relating to length of minnow nets, HB 1125_--__ 818, 826, 917, 1006, 1247 Fishing on Sabbath; amend act, HB 896 ......--...................665, 671, 733, 941, 1288 Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority,
create, HR 404 ......................................_..........-......._...........163, 176, 205, 239, 377 Fitzgerald, City of; amend charter, HB 729-------------- 53, 57, 71, 238, 305, 511 Fitzpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Mark; compensate, HR 635 __ 877, 915, 1004, 1010, 1220 Flowery Branch, Town of; amend act incorporating,
SB 197... ...-.......-...-....-...........-----------67, 80, 146, 148, 181, 265, 1323 Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter and Greene Counties;
Board of Commissioners, HB 849 _........._..._....._____.____ 162, 171, 201, 302, 311 Floyd County; commissioners, HB 1186.__._----.--_--.-- 815, 827, 918, 1008, 1014 Forest Park, City of; corporate limits, HB 1153------_______722, 727, 836, 927, 931 Forsyth Superior Court; change time held, HB 925__---- 325, 330, 401, 524, 532

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Fort Oglethorpe, Town of; amend charter, HB 1209----886, 903, 993, 1142, 1149

Franklin County Industrial Building Authority; create,

HR 531---------------------------_----.------------.567, 574, 685, 742, 767

Freeman, Orville; invitation to address Senate, HR 456--------.............--.-..127, 132

Fulton County; appropriation for board of education,

SB 262 _--_------------_.-_----.,,,,--,,.--------------290, 335, 524, 528, 530

Fulton County; city-county board of tax assessors,

HB 1218-.--------------------------------.886, 905, 994, 1142, 1164, 1292

Fulton County-City of Atlanta Study Committee; extend time,

HR 426 _----------__----------._------_----------.192, 197, 236, 302, 318

Fulton County; commissioners, vacancy, provide for election, SB 129--1288, 1323

Fulton County; compensation of coroner,

HB 1200.-------------.-----------------.817, 829, 920, 1008, 1022, 1223, 1225

Fulton County; compensation of judge of juvenile court,,

HB 1084 ---- ...----._ .-......_._..____._._._______._._....__...--------.. 886, 902, 992, 1160, 1292

Fulton County; emeritus offices for department heads,

SB 275 ..-..__..--..--------.---- ......_-------- 512, 576, 689, 691, 744, 1289, 1323

Fulton County; employees, additional pensions, HB 659--------..-.--721, 726, 835

Fulton County; increase board of education and teacher

pensions, HB 682 ------._------................----------------. .882, 896, 1002, 1142, 1145

Fulton County; justice courts, justice of the peace,

HB 1231....-...-------------------------------887, 906, 995, 1137, 1166, 1292

Fulton County; places where voters register, HB 1096----668, 673, 735, 842, 853

Fulton County; teacher pension and retirement,

HB 1160....--- ..

----------_----. 885, 903, 927, 992, 1008, 1161, 1292

G
Gainesville, City of; annex certain land, HB 1195.------ 815, 828, 919, 1008, 1017 Game & Fish Commission; to inspect coastal facilities, SR 99 ..._. .._...--.-- ...._ --31 Garnishment Cases; redefine appearance day, SB 55------.---- .-- --. 986, 1322 Gasoline Tax; railroad purposes, refund, SB 226----------._..___,,._..._....__ 133, 177 GBI and Department of Public Safety; leave for members,
SB 171.__..-----------------------------------------------------.16, 34, 66, 162 GBI and Department of Public Safety; retirement, SB 172----16, 34, 93, 122, 145 General Appropriations Act; amend, HB 784-------------507, 514, 578, 925, 949 General Appropriations Act; Wesleyan Conservatory property,
HB 1163..-------------------.-......-......._...........-.--......-----721, 732, 840, 925, 933 General Assembly; health insurance plan,
SB 212....----------------..---- ..... .. -.---- 90, 105, 207, 252, 278, 660, 844 General Assembly; meetings of,
HR 375- --------------102, 104, 138, 181, 249, 284, 387, 393, 503, 544, 569 Georgia Association of Broadcasters; commend, HR 358...--. -- -- ---- ------.45, 61 Georgia Authority to Utilize Georgia Labor, HR 410....------ ..---------- ... 90, 99 Georgia Cigar and Tobacco Company; compensate,
HR 452..----.......------ .......------. ...------------.......--665, 680, 740, 926, 966
Georgia Civil Defense Act; convening of the Assembly, HB 1252----------.-.-.------------------------------877, 913, 1001, 1136, 1243
Georgia Civil Defense Act; relocation of seat of government, HB 1253------------------.. .........----..---.------.878, 913, 1001, 1136, 1243
Georgia Historical Commission; compensation of secretary, SB 5 .......... 101, 1323
Georgia Industrial Loan Act; bond, service of process, HB 766 877, 913, 1001
Georgia Institute of Technology; express appreciation to, HR 522 ... ..... 226, 267
Georgia Police Academy; provide for, SB 183........39, 50, 93, 122, 145, 1132, 1323

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Georgia Real Estate Investment Board; application fees,

SB 86 .............--.----------------_..... . _..------------------.166, 283, 286, 386, 406

Georgia Savings and Loan League and Hon. Ed Hilis; express

appreciation, HR 458.__.__-............_.___...__._______--..--.---.---------_............ ....... 166, 167

Georgia State Highway Authority; bonds, maximum sum,

HB 1194..........................._________._._......._..____.._.__._. 879, 906, 995, 1138, 1139, 1227

Georgia War Veterans Museum; create, HB 1177------892, 914, 989, 1141, 1242

Gillis, Hon. James L.; elected to State Highway Board, HR 365 _.___....... ..

42

Gilmer County Development Authority; create, HR 482--288, 293, 338, 340, 483

Glascock County; issue revenue bonds, HR 488 ..------------. 288, 294, 338, 341, 490

Glynn County and Brunswick Development Authority;

create, HR 411.----------._-----...----------.----------163, 176, 205, 239, 379

Glynn County; commissioners, HB 969-.-------,-.--.--322, 332, 402, 523, 535

Glynn County; compensation of judge of juvenile court,

HB 852 ----,,--------..-.--...-----.--.------.---- .162, 171, 201, 302, 312

Glynn County; compensation of sheriff, HB 994 .-------.320, 334, 404, 524, 538

Glynn County; provide education beyond high school,

HB 970.----------.-----------.----.--------------567, 571, 682, 745, 851

Gordon, City of; corporate limits, HB 1016--------------- 509, 516, 579, 688, 695

Gordon County; levy tax to promote industry, HR 659.... 892, 911, 999, 1138, 1191

Gordon County; issue revenue bonds, HR 658 --._ ------891, 911, 999, 1136, 1189

Gordonia Alatamaha State Park; new name for Reidsville Park,

HR 536..----...------------------------------------------390, 398, 523, 585, 1016

Government Operations Committee; amend resolution creating,

SR 110 ..-------__-------_-----._------------------------.69, 82, 93, 99

Governor's Mansion; create committee relative to construction,

HR 551 ---------------------------- _.----------------.569, 575, 686, 743, 799

Governor's Veto; general assembly enact legislation over,

HR 371....---.---_--------.----------------------.----.390, 396, 521, 742, 970

Grand Juries; option selection, HB 867 ----____-----------.661, 671, 733, 1008, 1237

Grants to Counties; general assembly to authorize,

HR 499.--.._--------------...---------- ... 570, 574, 684, 983, 1005, 1138, 1174

Grayson, Hon. Spence M.; commend, SR 145 .-- .----..-------------- .... -- 394

Greene County Development Authority; create, HR 655 892, 911, 999, 1136, 1187

Greene, Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley and Sumter Counties;

board of commissioners, HB 849 .--------------.------...162, 171, 201, 302, 311

Griffin, City of; amend charter, HB 1030--------------..-509, 517, 580, 688, 697

Griffin Industrial Building Authority, create, HR 615--816, 832, 922, 1007, 1044

Guardian; father can be natural guardian, HB 773------ 223, 231, 276, 300, 566

Gunnells, Mr. Wise C.; compensate, HR 468 --------------666, 680, 741, 926, 967

Gwinnett, Button; relating to monument, HR 593------817, 832, 922, 1005, 1219

Gwinnett County; prohibit pinball machines, HB 1205-.817, 830, 920, 1008, 1019

Gwinnett Industrial Building Authority; create,

HR 607-------------------------------------814, 832, 922, 1007, 1034

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Habersham County; amend constitution as to board of education, HR 232 _--,,..------------------------------------------------------206, 212
Haggard, Grady; compensate, HR480--------------------883, 899, 990, 1138, 1216 Hall and Sons Milling Company; compensate, HR 212----..665, 678, 739, 926, 956 Hall County; board of commissioners enact policing
ordinances, HR 464...----_......--..--------..---------...--263, 272, 298, 340, 466 Hall County; construct and repair sewers, HR 463..------------272, 298, 340, 464

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Hall County; establish districts for storm sewers, HR 483-.-------_--__.---....--.----.------391, 396, 521, 585, 607, 1134
Hall County; grant; rights to construct streets, HR 638._-.--------.__.__..._..--..----------..... ....___._.......... 813, 834, 924, 1007, 1093
Hall County; transfer of certain property, HR 545...... ......___662, 681, 741, 742, 861 Hamilton, Hon. George B.; commend, HR 323 ....... ... .. ._......._...._.._... .. .... 10, 11 Hampton, Town of; assessment for sewer lines, HB 1138 661, 677, 738, 842, 860 Hapeville, City of; corporate limits, SB 274.. 512, 576, 689, 690, 744, 1289, 1323 Hapeville, City of; police and sanitation jurisdiction,
SB 273.----._-.-._----_--._----_._._-_----.--.----... 512, 576, 688, 690, 744 Haralson County; compensation of treasurer, HB 1155....... 722, 728, 836, 927, 931 Harris County; board of education, health tax equalization,
SR 148..... ........... ........... ......__.._.._...... 570, 681, 742, 744, 746, 751, 880, 1323 Harris County; compensation of sheriff, HB 892._..________.___..225, 232, 277, 303, 315 Harris County; superior court, clerical help, HB 1144 ._.___ 665, 677, 738, 843, 861 Harris County; three terms of superior court,
SB 186.----_.----.--___________________________.----46, 57, 107, 108, 145, 193, 1323 Hart County; board of finance, HB 918 ~-----..----~---.262, 269, 296, 407, 410 Hawkinsville, City of; corporate limits, HB 872------------159, 173, 202, 406, 408 Hawkinsville, City of; corporate limits, HB 873_---------- 159, 173, 202, 406, 409 Hawkinsville, City of; corporate limits, HB 874___--------------------__159, 174, 202 Health Code; committee to study,
SR 150..._._..-----------_._.__...----------.. 571, 669, 682, 686, 744, 881, 1113, 1323 Health Laws; revise and consolidate, SB 204.---------------- 68, 81, 405, 499, 527 Hearn, Major General George; express appreciation to, HR 352---............ . .. .38 Highway Board; create, new, SB 200---------------------------....-----. .....68, 81 Highway Board; joint session to elect members, HR 321___------___ --___ ___ 10, 11, 41 Highway Board; member from each congressional district, SR 100..... - 47, 58 Highway Board; minimum salary for maintenance employees, SR 134 ... 254, 279 Highway Maintenance Crew; compensation, SB 233------............ .._____._... -194, 234 Highway Maintenance Crew; minimum wage,
HB 741..---.----.----.--.----------.------...725, 727, 836, 1139, 1286, 1293 Highways; committee to study matters, SR 139----------------291, 336, 340, 562 Highways; construct from Blue Ridge District to Testatee Gap, HR 742 .... 1290 Highways; designate points for legal crossings, SB 266.___.328, 399, 584, 585, 592 Hiles, Hon. Ed and Georgia Savings & Loan League; express
appreciation, HR 458 _.-----.------..-------.--_.----....--.------166, 167 Hinesville, City of; franchises, licenses, etc., HB 1057...__...567, 573, 683, 745, 848 Hog Cholera Eradication; relative to, HR 520------------------------.._... 290, 338 Hogansvills, City of; corporate limits, HB 772 ......... .....___.101, 103, 137, 182, 183 Honor Camps; board of corrections provide for,
SB 239 .........._.___....__.____......_._.___.__._____..._... .....195, 234, 280, 386, 406, 1133, 1323 Hopkins, Carl S.; compensate, HR 343 .._.__.....--------.....----.192, 197, 236, 582, 601 Hoschton, City of; amend charter, SB 288 ______ 670, 732, 841, 843, 846, 1289, 1323 House of Representatives; combined counties retain
representation, SR 127--.----.-.------.-----..-----.... -------.168, 198 Housing Administration; committee to investigate,
SR 102......------....--...............--.------..-..--48, 59, 66, 84, 327, 556, 584, 1323
Housing Authorities; declare corporate and politic, HB 389----.....---------------------..-.----------.----324, 328, 399, 1005, 1111
Hubbard, Melvin; compensate, HR 402_..--........._----............667, 679, 740, 926, 962
Hughes, J. W., R. W. Smith and Southeastern Stages Bus Co.; express appreciation to, HR 351----..-...----------------.----.. ------ -- . 37, 38
Hunting; certain specifications at night, HB 1142 __. ---- 817, 827, 918, 1006, 1108
Hunting, Fishing; fees for licenses and age limit, SB 139..............32, 300, 714, 744

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Ila, City of; amend act incorporating, HB 1024 _________ .....510, 516, 579, 688, 696 Income, Gross; pensions exempt from taxation,
HB 761----------------------------------.884, 901, 991, 1136, 1280, 1290 Income Tax; credit given for payment for machinery,
HB 936---------- --------821, 825, 916, 1005, 1119, 1231, 1250, 1255, 1257 Income Tax; professional associations be taxed, HB 1157.--721, 731, 840, 844, 952 Industry and Trade, Department of; create,
SR 128..----.------.----------------------195, 235, 301, 339, 382, 1131, 1323 Industry and Trade, Department of; in lieu of Department
of Commerce, SB 236.------------..--------194, 234, 279, 284, 299, 1133, 1323 Industry; committee to encourage in the state, SR 92__--.___.------__ 13, 17, 93, 98 Industry Taxes; committee to study, SR 182------------------------.1143, 1290, 1323 Ingram, Dr. Ben; compensate, HR 333.----------------------666, 678, 739, 926, 958 Institute for Georgia Legislators; request, SR 157.--------.-725, 822, 844, 1135 Insurance Code; doctors of podiatry, rights and benefits, HB 727--64, 69, 82, 207 Insurance Code; insurers may invest, HB 1090---------- 884, 902, 992, 1141, 1241 Insurance Code; new table of minimum valuation standards,
HB 907--------..--.----.---------------------------721, 726, 835, 844, 982 Intangible Property; amend act, HB 1203----------------878, 913, 1001, 1141, 1228 Interpleader; amend Code as to grounds, SB 205----------------------.78, 91, 525 Invitation to dinner given by farm members, JR 1------.._............. ----.------18
J
Jackson County; commissioners, SB 289--------726, 835, 927, 928, 938, 1232, 1323 Jeff Davis County; provide terms of superior court,
HB 992...._.--..-.----_----_----.----------------.-321, 334, 404, 524, 538 Jefferson, City of; corporate limits, HB 1262.----.....--.881, 898, 1002, 1137, 1156 Jekyll Island; commend organizations for courtesy, SR 121------....... 130, 162, 181 Jenkins County Development Authority; create, HR 533--565, 574, 685, 742, 776 Jenkins, Hon. Herbert T.; commend, SR 183------....------_--------.----------.__.__ 1143 Johnson County; levy an annual ad valorem tax, HR 418--264, 271, 297, 340, 431 Johnson, Marion Merrill; regrets at passing, SR 156--------------------------_ 669 Joint Session; commend Brunswick Corporation, HR 523---.-- ......---- 226, 227 Joint Session; hear Governor's address, HR 312 ..___------------------....._,,_._...,9, 11 Joint Session; invitation to congressional delegation, HR 427..--------_.......129, 166 Joint Session; to hear Hon. John J. Flynt, Jr., HR 439--------------------...ISO, 166 Joint Session; to hear General Blaine Hershey, HR 609...--.--------_------.393, 512 Joint Session; address by Hon. Carl Vinson, HR 492..... ...----____-------------- ... 193 Joint Session; Hon. Carl Vinson to accept portrait, HR 476----.----.163, 167, 703 Jones, Wanda; compensate, HR 110-----------------------667, 678, 739, 926, 954 Jordan, Hon. Harvey; relative to, HR 318.......----------..-...------------...._. 10, 11 Judges; amend act requiring black robes, keeping of flags,
SB 208----....... ...... _.----_----........ ..... ...-------- 90, 105, 206, 249, 381, 406 Judges Emeritus; manner of selecting,
SB 221....-........-..----..------.--------------132, 176, 206, 259, 278, 1294, 1323
Judgments by Default; redefine situations in which damages must be established, SB 59.----------------------__--------..._........ ...... 1131, 1322
Judicial Circuits; certain assistant solicitors-general, HB 1193----.--..----------------.---.---------------885, 903, 993, 1139, 1148
Judicial Council for State; amend act creating, SB 284.----.-- ----... 669, 732, 843
Jury Commissioner; additional names for jurors, SB 192----47, 58, 107, 221, 237

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Jury Commissioners; terms, appointments and qualifications,

SB 175 -....__..__...,---- ----------------- .------ 33, 40, 46, 60, 73, 182

Justices of Peace; elections to fill vacancy, SB 84....------------------1131, 1323

Justices of Peace; relating to time, place of election, SB 83------- ......_.____..____.... 32

Justices of Peace; set date for election, SB 222------........--------. .. 132, 177, 525

Juvenile Court Act; amend, HB 289-----

-- .. -37, 40, 50, 108, 259

Juvenile Court Act; amend, certain counties, HB 752.............. 77, 80, 93, 147, 153

Juvenile Courts; clerk of supsrior court act as clerk, SB 53 . . ..___..._. 1288, 1322

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Kelly, A. Morris; regrets at passing, HR 442--...__.---------- .. .. ....... .. 129, 166 Kelly, Senator Eugene; express sympathy to, SR 113--.--___..----------.-- ... 99 Kennesaw, City of; corporate limits, HB 1166------.........723, 728, 837, 927, 933 Kerosene; Motor Fuel Tax Law; redefine,
HB 959------------------------------390, 396, 521, 687, 1129, 1223, 1224 Kingsland, City of; elections, HB 857------......-..-.....--158, 172, 201, 302, 313 Kingsland, City of; gas system, HB 856---.....--.............--158, 172, 201, 302, 312 Kingsland Development Authority; create, HR 415............. 264, 270, 297, 340, 422 Kyser, Brigadier General R. C.; commend, HR 443....------___-----------130, 167

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Labor, Department of; funds for employment security offices, HB 787--------------------------------------266, 269, 295, 584, 604
Lake City, City of; amend charter, HB 1190----._..__--... 819, 828, 919, 1008, 1015 Lake Lanier Island Development Authority; create,
SB 230-.---.........-------------------.-167, 198, 207, 252, 279, 987, 1323 Lamar County; librarian furnish law books to ordinary,
HR 643 ----------------............_.....------.--------------__..883, 900, 990, 1139, 1173 Land Covenants; shall not run more than twenty years,
SB 199--------------...-....----- 68, 81, 180, 248, 278, 986, 1124, 1223, 1252, 1323 Landowners; to protect and preserve certain property, SR 172 --------------1011 Laurens County; abolish justice courts,
SR 142-------.............-..----------------395, 520, 585, 604, 690, 1132, 1323 Laurens County; abolish office of treasurer,
HB 1006 ,,....- ..---------------------------- .--509, 515, 579, 688, 693, 1290 Laurens County; board of education, SR 108--..-69, 81, 93, 111, 145, 262, 1323 Laurens County; school superintendent, SR 107...,._69, 81, 93, 108, 145, 265, 1323 Laurens County; use of voting machines,
SB 251------.._....--------------------...229, 275, 302, 304, 339, 660, 1323 Law, State Department of; appointment of assistant attorney
general, HB 535 -------------------------- --40, 49, 59, 206, 258, 582 Lawrenceville, City of; amend charter, HB 1083 ......-__._.._...568, 573, 684, 745, 850 Lee County; librarian to furnish law books to ordinary,
HR 506--...........-.-------------------------------- .319, 335, 404, 525, 588 Leesburg, City of; corporate limits, HB 977------._-------820, 332, 403, 524, 535 Legislative Counsel, Office of; express appreciation to, SR 168 .._............._...._..._ 896 Legislators; retirement time in certain jobs, HB 458--...-- 128, 133, 177, 583, 808 Letters of Administration; application for, HB 151--.......... -37, 40, 50, 107, 1108 Lexington, City Court of; abolish, SB 280--- 513, 577, 689, 692, 744, 879, 1322 Liability; relieve person giving care at emergency,
SB 182----------------------------.__..-----39, 50, 107, 216, 237, 1132, 1323 Liberty County; conveyance of certain lands, HR 431.-- 262, 271, 297, 340, 1140 License Plates; committee to investigate manufacturing, SR 180 .....----------1143

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License Tags; quality of material, HR 187.------------------------288, 292, 337, 1119 Lincoln County; compensation of commissioners, HB 952_. 325, 330, 401, 524, 849 Lincoln County; compensation of treasurer, HB 951....325, 330, 401, 524, 862, 894 Locust Grove, Town of; amend charter, HB 1140....------663, 677, 738, 842, 860 Locust Grove, Town of; corporate limits, HB 1139------..-- 661, 677, 738, 842, 862 Long County; compensation of tax collector, HB 993-----320, 334, 404, 524, 538
Long County; unlawful to fish on the sabbath, HB 1278.------------...890, 910, 998 Louisville, City of; levy an ad valorem tax, HR 490------.392, 396, 521, 585, 615 Louisville & Nashville Railroad; appreciation for restoring
"General", SR 125.-..-.......------.----------------..----...... ...... ...... ...166, 205 Lumpkin County Industrial Building Authority; create,
HR 517------...--..-------..-..----------_----.......392, 398, 523, 585, 651

M
Macon Bibb County Industrial Authority; appropriations, HR 542-__-____--__--.....--.------------.---.--------....... 566, 575, 685, 742, 787
Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority; create, HB 1049--..-------_---------------------------------508, 519, 581, 688, 701
Macon, City of; amend charter, HB 1042.----------------- 510, 518, 581, 688, 1042 Macon, City of; change date of tax returns, HB 1046.. ...... 508, 518, 581, 688, 700 Macon, City of; close certain alley, HB 1197--------..--815, 829, 919, 1008, 1017 Macon, City of; close certain alley, HB 1041----____------508, 518, 581, 688, 699 Macon, City of; corporate limits, HB 1044----___--------510, 518, 581, 688, 700 Macon, City of; insurance for employees, HB 1045...------507, 518, 581, 688, 700 Macon, City of; polling places, HB 1047.--------.------------ 508, 519, 581, 688, 701 Macon, City of; recorder's court, HB 1043----------------510, 518, 581, 688, 1043 Macon County; board of education, HR 409----------------264, 270, 297, 340, 419 Macon County Industrial Building Authority; create,
HR 366----------------------------------------..-..--164, 175, 204, 238, 350 Macon Telegraph Publishing Company; relative to, SR 184------------------1143 Maddox, Robert F.; commend, SR 177.------------------------------1011, 1143 Madison County Industrial Development Authority; create,
HR 616.-.---..--....-...---------------------------------816, 832, 922, 1007, 1048 Mahan, H. S., Jr.; compensate, HR 175--------...................... 192, 196, 236, 582, 598 Manchester, City of; add five commissioners, HB 888- ....160, 174, 203, 406, 409 Manchester, City of; amend charter, HB 1222.--..----....888, 904, 993, 1142, 1150 Manchester, City of; amend charter, HB 1223...----.........887, 904, 993, 1142, 1150 Manchester, City of; amend charter, HB 1232.----------...887, 906, 995, 1137, 1151 Manchester, City of; corporate limits, HB 998.------------.510, 5151, 578, 688, 692 Manchester, City of; employees insurance, HB 1224----887, 904, 993, 1142, 1150 Mansion Sites Commission; relative to, HR 558------_..._--_.--._----.--------611, 512 Maps, Plats, Surveys; recording of, change certain words,
HB 891-------------------..---------325, 329, 400, 525, 807, 810, 950 Marietta, City of; corporate limits, HB 1167--..----..723, 729, 837, 927, 939, 989 Marion County; commissioners, HB 1119----.,,------........... 664, 675, 736, 842, 856 Marion County; compensation of tax commissioners,
HB 1123............---......--..........----------......----------.... ..... 663, 675, 737, 842, 857 Marketing Orders; procedures for termination, SB 271----394, 520, 528, 584, 589 Marriage; raise minimum age, HB 274------.--------..101, 103, 137, 181, 258, 281 Martin, Mr. Cohen; compensate, HR 657--......... --------882, 900, 991, 1138, 1221 Martinez, City of; grant charter, HB 983----._----.------567, 572, 682, 841, 851 Mathis, Ralph; compensate, HR 330------.-..----------------193, 197, 236, 583, 600 Mayors and Municipal Officials; pay tribute, HR 390------------------------64, 65 Mayors of State; pay tribute to, SR 104------------------------ .------.--.54, 74, 290

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McCutchen, Miss Chrissie; regrets at passing, HR 441--.___.........__--...--.......129, 166
Mclntyre, Town of; corporate limits, HB 1088--------667, 672, 735, 842, 852
Medical Examiners, Board of; change license fees, HB 765--..--------------------------------------263, 269, 295, 527, 713
Mentally Retarded; committee to study education, SR 163 -------.824, 916, 1246 Mentally Retarded; increase educational facilities, SR 160 ..__..........-____._____. ...... ..746
Milledgeville State Hospital; Chapel of All Faiths, relative to, HR 322 -10, 11, 65 Milner, Town of; close certain streets, HB 865--------------.158, 172, 202, 301, 314 Minimum Foundation Act; election of school employees, SB 248.-..--229, 274, 687 Minimum Foundation Program; amend, SB 245------------------------- 228, 274
Minimum Foundation Program; funds paid to local teachers, HB 1011-- -------------------------------------------570, 572, 683, 925, 979
Minimum Foundation Program, funds to local units, HB 1214-------------------------------------883, 904, 994, 1136, 1229
Minimum Foundation Program; local units, teacher pay, HB 62----------------------------------45, 48, 59, 108, 156, 215, 266
Minimum Foundation Program; manner of expending funds, HB 126--------------.-- 390, 395, 520, 928, 985, 1112, 1173, 1253, 1275, 1294
Minimum Foundation Program, property assessment, SB 255--------.--- 268, 294 Minors; method of confinement, HB 785----._.._____..............,,,,,,._.---------507, 514, 578 Mitchell County Development Authority; create, HR 379..-164, 175, 204, 239, 359 Monroe, City of; establish improvement fund, HB 963- -322, 331, 402, 524, 533 Monros County; clerical help for tax commissioner,
HB 916----..---------------..----------..---------------224, 233, 278, 407, 410 Monument; commemorating certain veterans, HR 596---.659, 681, 741, 925, 1285
Morgan County Development Authority; create, SR 140----------.---------------------------291, 336, 340, 406, 416, 819, 1323
Morrow, City of; amend charter, HB 1189-.-------------819, 828, 919, 1008, 1015 Mosley, Hon. L. 0.; commend, HR 552--,,-.------,,----_--------.----------.289, 339 Mosley, Hon. L. O.; regrets at passing, SR 167--_____--------......--895, 1006, 1135 Motor Carrier Act; term not used for certain vehicles,
HB 875--------------------,,-----------.223, 231, 276, 527, 592, 876, 988 Motorcycles; clarify provision as to riders,
HB 713-----------------------------------.---129, 134, 178, 1114, 1260, 1290 Motor Common Carrier; define "for hire",
HB 861-------------------------------884, 901, 991, 1130, 1140, 1237, 1245 Motor Fuel Tax Law; relating to tax on kerosene, redefine,
HB 959 ---------------.- ----------.--.390, 396, 521, 687, 1129, 1223, 1224 Motor Vehicle Certificate Title Act; appropriation for,
HB 883-.-.-----------.-.-- --------------.---- .--390, 395, 520, 687, 1238 Motor Vehicle Certificate Title Act; define certain words,
HB 882 -----------395, 520, 546, 582, 799, 820, 824, 894, 944, 985, 1135
Motor Vehicle License Act; private trailers, HB 927-----816, 826, 917, 1140, 1239 Motor Vehicles; change speed restrictions, HB 795..-------129, 134, 178, 526, 659 Motor Vehicles; removal from private parking areas, HB 707-45, 49, 59, 146, 220 Motor Vehicles; unlawful to sell mufflers causing noise,
HB 1018..----------.----------------.------------. -- 722, 727, 836, 1141, 1240 Mt. Zion, Turkey Creek, Flint Corner Development Authority;
create, HR 584-.-----------..----------.------------812, 831, 921, 1007, 1090 Municipal Study Committee; create, HR 459----.----....-- -- 266, 272, 298, 340, 979 Municipal Tax; exemption of merchants, traveling salesmen,
HB 608 -- ---.--------.------------------------818, 825, 916, 1005, 1279, 1291 Municipalities; annexing of territory, HB 1081.--...---- 893, 914, 989, 1136, 1241 Municipalities; grant certain powers, HB 1080-------811, 834, 924, 1136, 1228 Municipalities; grants for street construction,
HB 921---------------------------------------665, 671, 734, 925, 981, 1134

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Municipalities; revenue matters, ratification, certain cities, HB 1233.-_.._____...______._____.....________893, 914, 989
Muscogee County; clerk of superior court, HB 750.----------76, 80, 92, 147, 152 Muscogee County; Columbus City Court, HB 847----------161, 171, 200, 406, 408 Muscogee County; create "Columbus-Muscogee Board of
Commissioners", HB 1127...--..--.---...-..--------------665, 676, 737, 842, 858 Muscogee County; examine plumbers, steamfitters, HB 1036 .............508, 518, 580 Muscogee County; funds to promote industry, HR 460----263, 272, 298, 340, 462 Muscogee County; issue revenue bonds, HR 537--------.--566, 575, 685, 742, 782 Muscogee County; ordinary, HB 747------------_----..--------.76, 79, 92, 147, 151 Muscogee County; pension for employees, HB 920--------262, 269, 296, 407, 410 Muscogee County; sheriff, HB 748------..........------.------------.76, 79, 92, 147, 152 Muscogee County; state to convey certain property,
HR 470--------.._..--------.----...--------.------390, 396, 521, 743, 1285, 1322 Muscogee County; tax collector, receiver, HB 749..--------_--76, 79, 92, 147, 152

N
National Guard, Georgia Army; commend Battery "A", HR 401....___--------...77, 78 New Echota; commend renovation by historical commission, HR 600------660, 823 Newnan, City of; close certain streets, HB 1158..------------723, 728, 837, 927, 932 Notaries Public; stockholders of a bank, clarify, HB 830-287, 292, 337, 529, 559 Notice; termination of tenancy at will, HB 799.----------817, 825, 916, 1008, 1244 Notify Governor General Assembly has convened, HR 309------..............-------- 6 Notify House Senate has convened, SR 89--------------___......--..._.----------7, 13 Notify Senate House has convened, HR 308--.----------_--------------___..... 5

o
Obscene Literature; relating to sale of, HB 974--------.----...811, 834, 924, 1005 Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; judge of superior court,
SB 264._---------_---------------------------------------327, 399, 526, 529, 546 Oconee County Industrial Development Authority; create,
HR 530 _.--------_---------_------------------__.---------......567, 574, 684, 742, 763 Oglethorpe Development Authority; create,
SR 146..-----------------------------------513, 577, 686, 744, 748, 1132, 1323 Oglethorpe, General James E.; designate bridge, HR 359----------------.--..224, 267 Oil Well; increase payment for first commercial,
HR 424 ----------_--_----_--------_--------------- 811, 834, 924, 1005, 1106 Okefenokee Swamp; open Perimeter Road, HR 384........__.__.289, 293, 337, 526, 596 Old Age Assistance Act; change definition of "assistance", SB 52------1131, 1322 Old Age and Survivor's Insurance; coverage of certain
employees, HB 763--------------------------------------507, 514, 577, 893 Optometry; amend act relating to, SB 173......----------......33, 40, 145, 187, 205 Ordinaries; change election districts, HB 1271..------------------.--878, 914, 1001 Ordinaries Retirement Fund of Georgia; committee to
investigate, HR 105------------.....--------....--------.......885, 898, 990, 1137, 1158 Ordinaries; time business may be transacted, SB 58.--------..-- .--------986, 1323

P
Packard, Mr. R. P.; compensate, HR 348----------------666, 679, 740, 926, 960 Palmetto, Town of; amend charter, HB 1095--------------668, 673, 735, 842, 853 Pannell, Representative Charles A.; commend, SR 112------------------.....------.77 Parker, Hon. Albert; express appreciation to, SR 170--------------------_.--------896 Partnership, Firm Names; using non-partner name, HB 715----46, 49, 60, 67, 86

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Paulding County; abolish office of treasurer, HB 1241.._ 888, 906, 996, 1137, 1152 Paulding County; commissioners, HB 1019------------------------.568, 841, 864, 1133 Paulding County; compensation of coroner, HB 1242......888, 907, 996, 1137, 1152 Paulding County; county depository, HB 1240------------888, 906, 995, 1137, 1152 Paulding County; tax commissioner, HB 1021------...----__--568, 572, 683, 745, 848 Paulding County Industrial Building Authority; create,
SR 136--__----_.------------.--------....-------- 269, 295, 340, 406, 411, 819, 1323 Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, amend act,
HB 392......----_............................. ...........-..._------....------226, 230, 275, 301, 385 Peace Officers, Police Week Memorial Day; designate, SR 111--65, 83, 290, 1323 Peach County; board of education, borrow funds,
HR 421 .........-.----__-_--.--__.-.._..-.---._-_.-._-264, 271, 297, 340, 436 Peachtree City Industrial Building Authority; create,
HR 454..-_._...__.------.._-_.--__-_.-------...-------------- 263, 272, 298, 340, 453 Penal and Correctional Affairs Committee; relative to, SR 138 291, 336, 340, 561 Pendley, Mr. Henry A.; compensate, HR 347-------------667, 679, 740, 926, 960 Perkins, E. Clyde; compensate, HR 511 ----.------------ .882, 899, 990, 1138, 1217 Perry, City of; create Industrial Building Authority,
HR 508---------........-----_---_--_----_--.-390, 397, 522, 585, 635 Pest Control Act; licensees have bond, SB 209------............._.._.__.__......_.. 90, 105, 584 Pharmacies & Drug Stores; permit to operate, HB 250 .. 16, 17, 34, 145, 154, 227 Physical Therapy, Board of; create, HB 895............. 569, 571, 682, 841, 951, 1133 Pickens County; commissioners, SB 185..........----------.46, 57, 66, 72, 83, 226, 1005 Pleadings; provide for extensions of time for filing, SB 57--.--....------986, 1322 Pleadings; waiver of objections, remove certain provisions, SB 27---..-- 1131, 1323 Plunkett, Hon. James T.; regrets at passing, SR 155._----..--.............. 669, 844, 893 Plunkett, James T.; regrets at passing, HR 676.---.-------------------- . 821, 823 Poetry Day; designate as October 15th, HR 518------------------------659, 823 Police Academy, Georgia; provide for, SB 183--39, 50, 93, 122, 145, 1132, 1323 Police Week, Peace Officers Memorial Day; designate,
SR 111----.-.-......-------------...--_--__-_-------65, 83, 290, 1323 Political Party Executive Committee; holding elections,
SB 210--.--..--------------------90, 105, 144, 189, 205, 1251, 1252, 1323 Political Party, State Executive Committee; provide election,
SB 220.----------------------------------_ ----------------------------.-103, 137, 584 Polk County; increase number of commissioners, HB 1012-509, 516, 579, 688, 694 Pollard, Mrs. Jim; compensate, HR 362 ----------------------667, 679, 740, 926, 961 Pooler, Town of; amend charter, HB 979--------------------320, 332, 403, 524, 535 Pooler, Town of; millage rate levied, HB 980----______----....321, 333, 403, 524, 536 Pooler, Town of; not limited on ad valorem tax, HB 929- 262, 269, 296, 407, 411 Preservation Committee; to study preserving certain areas,
SR 161._.___..___..______----.--------_......----.__...___------_._--------...824, 916, 1139, 1245
Primary Elections; absentee voting fixed date, HB 714------76, 78, 92, 181, 499
Primary Elections; county unit voting, amend, SB 188------------..-------47, 58
Primary Elections; relating to recounts, HB 791--------- -165, 169, 199, 742, 1230
Probation Act; amend, SB 180--....___..___..-_____-_______-----------.....--------_...___ 39, 50
Probation Act; compensation of director, SB 181........------------------------.------..39, 50, 207, 283, 299, 1132, 1323
Probation Act; subsistence for state board members, SB 189.._._____-___----------..------ ...---- ----.----_...--..47, 58, 67, 84, 94, 523, 540
Property Valuation Program; taxation, counties or municipalities borrow from private firms, HR 382 ----------......._.._163, 175, 204, 239, 255, 289
Public Authorities; limitation on issuance of bonds, SR 91--7, 14, 144, 217, 237
Public Records; amend act relating to inspection, SB 214--102, 136, 180, 216, 237

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Public Safety, Department of; drivers' licenses issuance to

minors, SB 241............----

-------------.....228, 273, 526, 744, 807

Public Schools; "Americanism versus Communism",

HR 509----------------.--..-.__..--.-------------878, 912, 1000, 1136

Public Transportation; counties to levy tax for,

HR 575--------..----------------------877, 915, 1003, 1136, 1258, 1276

Putnam County; board of education, HR 260 ----

165, 174, 203, 238, 345

Putnam County; combine offices of tax collector and receiver,

HB 1004_..--------__------.--__--_------------------------321, 335, 405, 539

Putnam County; compensation of sheriff, clerk, ordinary,

HB 1005 ----------------------.................--------------------------321, 335, 405, 539

Putnam County; tax collector compensation, HR 528_._______.391, 398, 523, 585, 655

Q
Quitman, City of; create new charter, HB 1137--------------665, 677, 738, 842, 860

R
Rabun County Industrial Building Authority; create, HR 510 .----------------------------------------------------__391, 397, 522, 585, 639
Radar Equipment; relating to use in municipalities, HB 802---------_---_-_---_---------------------128, 135, 178, 181, 216
Railroads; electric warning devices, SB 253------------------------------------.267, 294 Railroads; public service commission to inspect crossings, SB 254--------267, 294 Rains, Sergeant Ben F.; commend, HR 720.----------------------------------------1248 Randolph County Development Authority; create,
HR 455 ........ ......... .-.---.._----------------------------.263, 272, 298, 340, 458 Records; destruction of by superior and city court clerks,
HB 1071 .------------------._----_.. ...........------..883, 902, 992, 1139, 1254, 1291 Reed, Mr. W. 0., Jr.; compensate, HR 407------------------665, 679, 740, 926, 963 Regents, Board of; commend, SR 106._._------..................----------,,----_.54, 74, 130 Regents, Board of; commend on seminar, HR 396...........----.....--......---------- 64, 65 Rsgents, Board of; express appreciation, HR 399----------------..----------77, 78 Regents, Board of; relative to, SR 164.__-..------------------------------------.895 Regents, Board of; to renovate buildings at University of Georgia,
HR 391..------------.....-..--------------------------------------------------.64, 65 Registrars, County; selection in certain counties,
HB 29 .._--_------.._.-_.-..-----_--------.--.---..323, 328, 399, 524, 531 Reidsville, City of; amend charter, HB 1134 .----------------661, 676, 738, 842, 859 R-quest County Funds for Military Installations, SR 147-------------511, 529, 577 Request to Congress; appropriate funds for dams, HR 538 ____------....-- 266, 267 Request to Congress; relating to home construction, HR 684.------------988, 1011 Revenue Anticipation Certificates; authorize issuance,
HR 363 ....--------_------.------------------..--------.--.506, 519, 582, 686, 752 Revenue Bonds; political subdivisions, city to sell,
HR 364 .._..___.._..___..______--................__----------_.---- ..__----506, 519, 582, 687, 1261 Revenue Commissioner; amend act as to bond, HB 770........ 128, 134, 178, 238, 941 Revenue Commissioner; fund for counties tax valuation,
HB 781.--------------_----------------------------------165, 168, 199, 238, 254 Rsynolds, City of; amend charter, HB 1273----------------890, 909, 997, 1137, 1159 Rice, Reverend E. K.; compensate, HR 129------------------.666, 678, 739, 926, 955 Richmond County-Augusta Tax Assessors; HB 1270----890, 908, 997, 1137, 1157 Richmond County; conveyance of certain state property,
HR 574--------------------------------------------------.882, 900, 1004, 1136, 1286

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Richmond County; employees insurance, HR 388 ----------163, 176, 205, 239, 372

Richmond Hill; grant charter, HB 805.------------129, 135, 178, 841, 846

Riverdale, City of; civil service and merit system,

HB 1191------------------------.----------------819, 828, 919, 1008, 1015

Rochelle, City of; grant new charter, HB 1033--------..-- 508, 517, 580, 688, 698

Rockdale County; commissioners, HB 1055--------------..568, 572, 683, 745, 848

Rockdale County-Conyers Water Authority; create,

HR 502 . .. . . .....

......--.---- 392, 397, 522, 585, 629

Rockdale County Industrial Building Authority; create,

HR 663 ..--..--...-.--------------,,.......------------..-.891, 911, 999, 1138, 1198

Rockdale County; minors in private institutions,

HB 1249 ...----..------ ----------......----.---------- 889, 908, 997, 1137, 1154

Roddenberry, Judge Cecil M.; sympathy upon passing, SR 133 .----227, 299, 326

Roll Call, Reverse; request, SR 175 _--..------------------------..------.. ... ... 1011

Rome, City of; corporate limits, HB 964--...----_------. 322, 331, 402, 524, 533

Rome, City of; public transportation, HB 965-------------- 322, 331, 402, 524, 534

Rome-Plovd County Development Authority; create,

HR 491 .--.--__..---------------...,,.-- ._..--------..------- 392, 397, 521, 585, 621

Rossville, City of; amend charter, HB 1210 ------------886, 903, 993, 1142, 1149

Rossville, City of; corporate limits, HB 1208------.. ..... 886, 903, 993, 1142, 1149

Roswell, City of; corporate limits; SB 281 --------570, 681, 745, 748, 1289, 1322

Rountree, Miss Sarah Lynn; compensate, HR 453 ------ 877, 915, 1003, 1010, 1215

Rules of Senata; adopt, SR 90 .----..--... ,,.......--.--...----...--------.- ....------_ 6

Rules of Senate; amend, SR 122 ....... ... ..--___.....--------.__..... ..------------._ 133

Rundles, Ern-st Paul; compensate, HR 94 .----... . ......--.667, 678, 739, 926, 953

Rural Roads Authority Act; roads maintained by State,

SB 165----.-------.._._-------.----------------------.---------.8, 82, 84, 185, 205

S
St. Marys, City of; amend charter, HB 858 ----...-................158, 172, 201, 302, 313 St. Marys, City of; close certain streets, HB 854......_----.158, 171, 201, 302, 312 Sales and Use Tax Act; amend, SB 201 ....----...--.....--..68, 81, 83, 106, 119, 145 Sales and Use Tax Act; certain exemptions, SB 166...----------..10, 13, 107, 122 Salzburger Day; proclaimed as March 12th, HR 677...------------------.--. 821, 823 Sams, E. D.; compensate, HR 637 ..... ... -----------882, 899, 990, 1138, 1221 Savannah, City of; corporate limits, HB 1181--------------------724, 730, 838 Savannah, City of; water rates, SB 237 _-------...--.....----------194, 234, 304, 331 Savannah Diocesan Council of Catholic Women;
welcome, SR 119 .------------...... ....---- ......._--_------------..------------. 130 Savannah District Authority; provide for fifteen members,
HR 541------------.--..------------.-- --------------------------567, 575, 685 Savannah Municipal Court; increase costs, HB 1180------..724, 730, 838, 927, 937 Savings and Loan Commissioner; shall be Secretary of
State, HB 840 ------------...........----------------------------_ 324, 329, 400, 529, 950 Schaeffer, Mrs. Bruce; endorse for U. S. Treasurer, SR 120----------------130 Schley County Development Authority; create,
HR 360 ._.--------...------------......----------------------.164, 174, 203, 238, 348 Schley, Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Sumter and Greene
Counties; board of commissioners, HB 849----..--------162, 171, 201, 302, 311 School Attendance; compulsory, SB 252 .....----..........--------_ 267, 294, 300, 406, 497 School Bus Drivers; sick leave, SB 203..--------------.---------.------------68, 81 School Bus Drivers; sick leave, HB 712--507, 513, 577, 687, 702, 925, 972, 1133 School Bus Drivers; committee to study retirement,
HR 450.--._.--.----...------...------------------.--------882, 899, 1004, 1139, 1284

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School Bus Drivers, Teachers; salary increase, HB 1068---------.-.--------..-----------.------.--.-.883, 902, 992
School Districts; financial aid where 3% State employed, HB 25.--------_.---.-------------------------_----..--..-..-----32, 108, 215
School Employees; Minimum Foundation Act, amend, SB 248.--.-------------..------------------------------..----229, 274, 687
School Lunches; counties levy taxes, HB 466........263, 269, 295, 407, 715 School Lunches; counties levy taxes, SB 244......-- ..._____--..__._--...--______----228, 274 School Lunches; State tax for, HR 628--... -.-.....811, 834, 923, 1005, 1122 School Superintendents, County; filling vacancies,
SB 243 --._.--------------......-------.----_---,,---..--.-...---- - - 228, 274, 541 School Superintendents; County; qualifications,
SB 234 .. _...__.._...-----_._----.---- .-----.---------------- 194, 234, 528, 583, 593 School Superintendents, County; qualifications,
SB 242.----------------------..____..__.......--------------------...__.._..._.. 228, 274, 687
School Systems; give support to existing independent systems, HB 853.__....._..-..._......____.-----....--..--------506, 514, 578, 925, 983
School Systems, Independent; support of, SB 247----.---.---------.-....------.---------------------.229, 274, 406, 407, 498
Scoggin, Mrs. Mary L.; compensate, HR 42.......__._.192, 196, 236, 582, 597 Screven County Development Authority; create,
HR 507----.---.----------..........-..----.....--..--.--------391, 397, 522, 585, 632 Screven, Town of; utility service, HB 1118.............----_.....--.663, 675, 736, 842, 856 Screws, Mrs. Mary W.; compensate, HR 514 ........... 882, 899, 990, 1138, 1218 Secretary of State; shall be savings and loan
commissioner, HB 840....----._----_.____..__--_..-------- ...---- 324, 329, 400, 529, 950
Seed Law; unlawful to sell treated seed for feed, HB 915 ....... -.-.--....-..-.--..-.-- ..........----.721, 726, 835, 1006, 1244
Senate; adopt rules, SR 90----.-..------------ ......----------...... ._.... .. ... 6 Senate; amend rules, SR 122 ...... ,,..._....____-_.-------------------------------- ------133 Senate; provide for reapportionment, SR 149-..- ...------__..................570, 682, 844 Senate; request electrical roll call, microphones,
SR 158 .......--........._-...--..---- ..------.--............................726, 835, 844 Senate, Secretary of; appreciation to staff, SR 188 ....--------_............. .__....... 1144 Senate Attaches and Employees; relative to,
SR 95--_----..._--.----------------------__.--------.------..----------..__. 11 Senate Attaches; compensation, SR 176------------_----------------..------.1011 Senate Resolution 76 of 1961 Session; adopt, SR 173------.----------------.___...1011 Senate Resolution 77 of 1961 Session; adopt, SR 174---------------------------- 1011 Senate, State; four year staggered terms, SR 88 --------------_____......7, 14, 279, 551 Senate, State; four year terms, SR 87----..-.-...--__.___.----7, 13, 279, 529, 549 Senatorial Districts; limit to 62, SR 50--------------_.................____------------ 32 Senators; one from each county, SR 98------------------------33, 41, 279, 529, 547 Shellman, City of; amend charter, HB 722-------_------------53, 57, 71, 146, 150
Sheriff's Association; commend on work for underpriviledged, HR 697.....__----------..---..---------------------------...................... .893, 896
Slum Clearance and Redevelopment; counties authorized, HR 389 -----..-.----.-..---_.----.----------.----------.662, 679, 740, 742, 1273
Small Claims Court; amend, certain counties, HB 726--..-----------_.-------------_-------.------------63, 57, 71, 146, 150
Small Claims Court; amend, certain counties, HB 709....-----...------._------------------._----------..-- 53, 56, 70, 146, 148
Small Claims Court; amend, certain counties, HB 733.--------------------------------.............................. 53, 57, 71, 147, 150
Small Claims Court; one or more bailiffs, SB 276.---,,---------------------..-- .513, 576, 689, 691, 744, 879, 1322

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Smith, Mr. Bernard and Mrs. Blanche Carpenter;

compensate, HR 346----------------------------------668, 679, 739, 926, 959

Smith, R. W., J. W. Hughes, Southeastern Stages Bus Co.;

appreciation to, HR 351-_.....--__._._..---.----------,,------_--.-----------.---37, 38

Smyrna, City of; homestead exemption, HR 622 --__________ 813, 833, 923, 1007, 1077

Smyrna, City of; repeal certain section of charter,

HB 1168 ...___.......----_.....----------....----_---.----------723, 729, 837, 927, 934

Soil Conservation Districts Laws; change name,

HB 823.__--_.__-__--_-.--_--__.--_--___---------_-,,-192, 196, 235, 301, 563

Solicitor General; represent persons and interests of

State, SB 135._____..__--_._._----____------.._---------------.--------------------37, 1323

Soquee River; correct spelling, SR 143 ..--------..--------------------394, 406, 659

Southeastern Stages Bus Co., J. W. Hughes, R. W. Smith;

express appreciation, HR 351------------ ------_------_______________________________ 37, 38

Southern Interstate Nuclear Compact; Georgia enter.,

HB 745 ___._.__._,,______.____ ________________.----______----__----________165, 168, 198, 280, 809

Spalding County; compensation of coroner,

HB 1031___ ____________.--__-_---_-----------____--_------_.--__510, 517, 580, 688, 698

Sparks, Hon. W. O.; regrets at passing, SR 137------------------------ ____________ 266

Springfield, City of; not affected by ad valorem tax,

HB 898

-- --__-------------------------------------325, 330, 401, 524, 531

Stapleton, Town of; convey certain property,

HR 430 -_,,_____,,____._________________________________----_____--------_------.223, 233, 278, 302, 318

State Board of Corrections; amend act revising laws,

SB 282 ----------_------------_---------570, 681, 746, 801, 1288, 1323

State Board of Corrections; establish juvenile detention

homes, SB 238 ..__.__..._____--------------..----------------195, 234, 280, 406, 498

State Board of Corrections; repayment of medical

loans, HR 461________-__---------.___________.______--------------__--680, 741, 742, 867

State Board of Education; qualifications, duties,

SB 246 ------_------------------------.___------------____----------------228, 274

State Commission on Aging; establish,

HB 774 _______________________________________------_____-------___.128, 134, 178, 405, 563

State Department of Law; appoint asst. attorney-

general, HB 535.----------------------__-----45, 49, 59, 206, 258, 582

State Employees; amend act on purchase of fidelity

bonds, HB 941--------.-.------------.--------------.287, 292, 337, 525, 596

State Employees; express appreciation to, HR 712--------------------------987, 1012

State Employees; physical examinations,

SB 211 __________.--------------------------_ 90, 105, 252, 278, 987, 1006, 1110, 1323

State Employees Retirement; include department of

public safety, HB 730--------------------------506, 514, 577, 687, 952

State Employees Retirement; prior service credit from

peace officers, SB 259___ ___________________ 268, 295, 340, 528, 540, 987, 1322

State Employees Retirement Fund; amend,

HB 930 .-------------------__----------.-- 884, 901, 991, 1008, 1231

State Funds; to cities for street and traffic

purposes, SB 229--------------------------_----------167, 198, 301, 382, 541, 583

State Grants to Education; funds to school children, SB 235----__---------------------__------------194, 234, 300, 386, 406, 986, 1323

State Highway Board; create new, SB 200------------------------------.--68, 81

State Highway Board; joint session for electing member, HR 321------------------------------------._------------,,__..._____10, 11, 41

State Highway Board; member from each congressional district, SR 100--------------------------------------------_----------.47, 58

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State Highway Board; minimum salary for

maintenance employees, SR 134.--------..__._.....-.-- ... .... .._________._._ .......___ 254, 279

State Office Building Authority; amend act,

HB 1066.---.-..-.-------..----_.----.----.--.569, 573, 683, 743, 804, 820

State Officers; emeritus positions, SB 260........--- __... 268, 295, 528, 551, 564, 800

State Officials; compensation change not effective

during term, HR 472 ........... ............................... ._..._......._....... 817, 830, 920

State Officials; compensation procedure in legislature,

SB 261.--..-------..-.-------..---------.--.--..-...-- 290, 335, 686, 744, 800

State Officials, Employees; mileage allowances,

HB 99.____._..___.............._......_.__.____._._._..................... 323, 328, 399, 526, 564, 594, 820

State Officials; establish fixed salary,

HB 1132 _._._.___.......__________,,._..__......................................_. ..........722, 727, 836, 1009

State Political Party Executive Committee; holding

elections, SB 210 ____________________________ 90, 105, 144, 189, 205, 1251, 1252, 1323

State Political Party Executive Committee; provide

election, SB 220.............

_

.......................... 103, 137, 584

State Property; prohibit picketing, riotous conduct,

SB 278...-------_--_---------....----_.....-. 513, 577, 686, 715, 744, 986, 1323

State Revenue Commissioner; amend act as to

bond, HB 770 _____......._...______ ______________________________ ... ..128, 134, 178, 238, 941

State Revenue Commissioner; funds for counties tax

valuation, HB 781._._...._.............................................. _.....165, 168, 199, 238, 254

State Song; adopt new one, SR 141..... ............__.-___......._.... _______ 338, 406, 511, 1323

State Superintendent of Schools; appointment, SR 129 ___________ ...195, 235

Statewide Probation Act; amend, SB 180____ _______---__.______,,_ _...._. ______ .39, 50

Statewide Probation Act; compensation of director,

SB 181._..------------_--------------.................... 39, 50, 207, 283, 299, 1132, 1323

Statewide Probation Act; subsistence for State Board

Members, SB 189------------------,,._____.._____.__...._.. .47, 58, 67, 84, 94, 523, 540

Stephens County Development Authority; create,

HR 532 ....__.....___.............._._..___.__..__.__.................._..__. ..........565. 574, 685, 742, 772

Stewart County; natural gas system, HR 504..... ....... ......... 392, 397, 522, 585, 631

Stone Mountain; relative to visiting, HR 397.__..----_____...____...____........._......._________....... 65

Strickland, Vernon; compensate, HR 448 ................_._........__. 876, 1010, 1214, 1291

Strikes by Public Employees; prohibit, HB 495......... . 821, 824, 916, 1005, 1118

Structural Pest Control Act; licensees have bond, SB 209 ............... ......90, 105, 584

Student Housing Revenue Bonds; authorize extension,

HB 736 ____________________________________ ___________________...____ 128, 134, 178, 300, 563

Sumter County; combine offices of tax receiver and

collector, HB 848________ _______._____._..__________.__,._._.____162, 171, 200, 302, 311, 661

Sumter County; compensation of clerks of superior and

city courts, HB 967____............___._._._____.._...................._________ 322, 332, 402, 523, 534

Sumter County; compensation of ordinary,

HB 850._----------...._..---------------------__.--.--.....162, 171, 201, 301, 306

Sumter County; compensation of treasurer,

HB 851.......... --.__----.------....------._----._--.--.------.162, 171, 201, 301, 306

Sumter, Ployd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley and Greene Counties; board of commissioners, HB 849....__,,_.....______ _162, 171, 201, 302, 311

Superior and City Court Clerks; destroy certain books; HB 1071---..--..-----------------------------883, 902, 992, 1139, 1254, 1291

Superior Court Clerk; attend court of ordinary, certain counties, HB 1281.---.-.---.------.---891, 910, 998, 1137, 1158

Superior Court Clerk; attend court of ordinary traffic trials, certain counties, SB 267_____ _____ 328, 399, 524, 529, 532, 880, 976, 1323

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Superior Court Clerk; collection of certain books, HB 716._-._......___-.-....__.__._........_._-.........._.._.....__.__..........._.__.__....53, 56, 70, 146, 149
Superior Court Clerks; funds for retirement, HB 1061 ___.,,.-.__.__.._.-.__..____.____,,......___,.__._._._._.._._._.,,...__. .......662, 672, 734, 843, 953
Superior Court Clerks; keep microfilm records, HB 919.___..____,,..__..._..._._.____._...._....._.........816, 825, 917, 1008, 1238
Superior Court; judge's salary, HB 812.___..._..________......165, 169, 199, 206, 253, 569 Supreme Court; judge's salaries, SB 7.-------..--,,----.__. ._...-.__..__....-.. ..45, 55, 61, 71 Swan Lake, City of; grant charter, HB 1225..__._____.____.______._______.__.__...886, 904, 994 Swint, Hon. Samuel H.; regrets at passing, SR 181..................... .---..._.-..1143

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Talbot County; create office of tax commissioner, HB 1015 ---__...---_._.__--_.._....,,.......__. .......510, 516, 579, 688, 695
Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; time of holding court, HB 1092 ---....__..,,-.--__.....__,,...__.__..___.______._____.__.,,___.___._..__..,,.666, 672, 735, 843, 852
Tax Collectors; relating to duties, SB 178_._--......39, 49, 107, 124, 145, 1132, 1323 Tax Receivers; relating to duties,
SB 179 ..._____....__.___.____._.._________.__.______..._._._._.39, 49, 107, 125, 145, 985, 1125, 1323 Taxation; counties or municipalities borrow from private firms,
HR 382_._-._-_._.-.-..._..__._........._____._.......___..._..._.._.163, 175, 204, 239, 255, 289 Taylor, J. C., compensate, HR 412..__.._.-...-..--_._.-...._....._._.__668, 679, 740, 926, 964 Taylor, John Lewis and Amy Taylor; compensate,
HR 413 _.._......__-..._........._.-......_-__._........_................__..__.668, 680, 740, 926, 964 Taylor, Tommy Lee; compensate, HR 414...__--........,,.___..._..666, 680, 740, 926, 965 Teachers; certification and classification, amend SB 250......._.._.__..... 229, 275, 687 Teachers' Retirement System; provide funds,
HB 1115 __.___.......__-...........___._......___.._......-_._...........-____......662, 674, 736, 925, 951 Teachers' Retirement System; reserve funds,
HB 910 _.---....-.-506, 515, 578, 928, 977, 985, 1115, 1124, 1135, 1248, 1293 Teachers' Salaries; request increase, SR 114..-.-.__--_..--..................__.._-.-...._.91, 106 Teachers, School Bus Drivers; salary increase, HB 1068............_._.___ 883, 902, 992 Teal, M. A.; compensate, HR 354__--___----._-~--__..-_..193, 197, 236, 582, 602 Telephone Facilities; use for illegal purposes,
HB 945 ..-..--..---.--..---.-.--..-..--..---.----.--..821, 824, 916, 1005, 1239 Telephone; prohibit certain language, HB 933.....----....--..---....--.--___.884, 902, 991 Telephone Ladies; commend for services, SB 166------------._------------.-- -- .895 Temple, Town of; new charter, HB 985------....._____.........__....321, 333, 403, 524, 537 Tenancy at Will; notice of termination, HB 799......_.__..817, 825, 916, 1008, 1244 Tennille, City of; corporate limits, HB 957------.---323, 331, 401, 841, 862, 894 Thomaston, City of; corporate limits, HB 968----.----------321, 332, 402, 583, 587 Thomaston, City of; election of council, HB 962.....___.__........_322, 331, 402, 583, 587 Thomasville, City of; public school system, HB 1070.......... .568, 573, 684, 745, 849 Thomson-McDuffie County Development Authority; create,
HR 535 ----------------------------------565, 574, 685, 742, 779 Thomson-McDuffie County Industrial Development Authority; create,
HB 1032 .__...____..--._.------------------------------510, 517, 580, 688, 698 Thrasher, Hon. B. E., Jr.; commend, HR 672,,.------------------........821, 823 Thunderbolt, Town of; corporate limits, SB 191-----.47, 58, 66, 73, 83, 326, 1323 Tift County; convey land to University of Georgia, HR 59........--........--.............. 32 Tifton, City of; manager's bond, HB 1196.........__...._.__... 812, 829, 919, 1008, 1017 Tobacco Boards of Trade; organize, HB 442-------------324, 328, 400, 527, 558 Towns County; board of education, HR 405..__......_-__..........._...._.....__..___.264, 270, 296

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Towns County; combine office of tax receiver and collector, HB 829 -----------------------------_._.---------------------161, 170, 200
Towns County; commissioners, HB 827----._...------------_..------.--160, 169, 199 Towns County; ordinary's salary, HB 828----------_...--..--..____.--.----.160, 169, 199 Towson, Senator of 16th District; appointed chairman of
Government Operations Committee....----,,_--__------------------------___------.982 Traffic Violators; acceptance cash bonds,
SB 176 .----------___-----------.--------------33, 41, 46, 60, 73, 1132, 1322 Trains; electrical lighting within cabooses, SB 206--------..------------78, 91, 529 Trespassers; contribution for damages, HB 846--_----------.170, 671, 733, 1009 Troup County; commissioners, HB 819--------------------..128, 136, 179, 238, 308 Troup County; commissions paid to tax commissioners,
HB 817 .----.---------.---------_------...-127, 136, 179, 238, 308 Troup County; create Civil and Criminal Court,
HB 947 ----------_------_----___-------------.------------.262, 270, 296, 407, 411 Troup County; salaries of officials, HB 818--.------------127, 136, 179, 406, 408 Truman, Hon. Harry S.; urge to speak at banquet, SE 159--------------------.746 Tugaloo River; transfer islands near Hart, Franklin, Stephens
Counties, HR 583----------------------------_----877, 912, 1000, 1136, 1276
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University of Georgia; board of regents to renovate buildings, HR 391 ------------------------------__..._.....__.__--.----.--------.....64, 65

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Vandiver, S. Ernest; designate state highway, HR 349------.----226, 267, 1115 Veteran, Confederate; monument to last veteran,
HR 368 ------------.--........------.--------....----.287, 292, 337, 340, 953, 969 Veternary Medicine; amend code relating to, SB 213-----91, 106, 155, 507, 1323 Veterans Hospital; appreciation to congressional delegation, HR 597,....... 659, 668 Veterans; monument to commemorate, HR 596._------____659, 681, 741, 925, 1285 Veterans; remove credit points from certain examinations,
HB 656 --.---..---.------_---_._---------.__----225, 230, 275, 840, 941 Vicksburg, Mississippi; place monument, HR 367--------.287, 292, 337, 340, 718 Vidalia, City of; provide for wards, HB 1184-.....----...818, 827, 918, 1008, 1014 Vidalia Development Authority; millage rate change,
HR 629 ._------------_-_----------------------------.----813, 833, 923, 1007, 1083 Voting; candidate must announce to legalize write-in vote,
HR 420 --------..---------.--------------_------287, 293, 338, 526, 1282 Voting; political party primary, be registered member,
SB 217 .....-__--...---....._--.........--....------.--.------------------103, 137, 584 Voting; provide for a registration fee, SB 277--------__-513, 576, 742, 744, 801
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Wadley, City of; corporate limits, HB 744--------------------.76, 79, 92, 301, 306 Walker County Development Authority; create,
HR 589 ------------------------.-------.--__.815, 831, 921, 1007, 1068 Walton Industrial Building Authority; create,
HR 586 ..................... ^.............................. ...812, 831, 921, 1007, 1079 Ware County; compensation of coroner, HB 908------..----224, 233, 278, 303, 317 Warner Robins, City of; abandon sewer easement,
HB 1122 ----.-----------------_--------------___.664, 675, 737, 927, 938, 989

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Warrants; advance payment by person requesting, HB 928 --------.----------.--___------------------------..287, 292, 337, 582, 718
Warrants; specify certain information, HB 1116--------.877, 913, 1001, 1139, 1241 Warren County; compensation of commissioner and clerk,
HB 739 ----....----......-.-----------........--..-----------------76, 79, 92, 147, 150 Warren County; treasurer, HB 740------------------------------76, 79, 92, 151 Warrenton, City of; amend act incorporating,
SB 187 _.._...__----------------------.--------.47, 58, 66, 72, 83, 193, 206 Washington, City of; amend charter, HB 775-------------101, 104, 137, 180, 183 Washington County; commissioners, HB 899------------225, 232, 277, 303, 316 Washington County; school superintendent, appointment,
HR 467 ........_._--------.------..................----_----_..------.263, 273, 299, 340, 468 Washington-Wilkes Payroll Development Authority; create,
HR 487 ....-------------------.__--------------------------.288, 293, 338, 340, 488 Washington-Wilkes Payroll Development Authority; create,
HB 1275 ----------------------------..--------891, 909, 997, 1137, 1159 Water Pollution; interim committee to study, SR 151--------.571, 682, 742, 822 Water Quality Control Act; amend, SB 268------------394, 519, 528, 584, 589 Watkinsville, Town of; amend charter, HB 1010.--------..509, 515, 579, 688, 694 Waycross, City of; corporate limits, HB 776--....---- .----101, 104, 137, 180, 184 Waycross, City of; promote location of industry in Ware County,
SR 101 ___.________----..--...___------.....-------48, 58, 66, 94, 107, 289, 1323 Waycross Judicial Circuit; compensation of judge,
HB 1054 ----------------------------------------722, 727, 836, 927, 930 Waycross Judicial Circuit; compensate solicitor general,
HB 1086 ........------------...___--------.----------..------_...666, 672, 734, 843, 847 Wayne County; consolidate laws, HB 1117----------.663, 674, 736, 842, 865, 988 Wayne County; provide for county administrator,
HR 577 ----_------...._------------......------........-----........812, 830, 921, 1007, 1098 Wayne County; recall of county officers,
HR 578 ----......------------............--------------.812, 830, 921, 1007, 1103, 1134 Wayne County; relieve sheriff duties, HR 576..------.....812, 830, 920, 1006, 1101 Webster County; salaries of commissioners, clerks,
HB 1093 .._..........-----..--..........--------------------.........666, 673, 735, 842, 853 Weights and Measures; moisture testing equipment,
HB 885---..------.-..-.-..-..---.-.-.--.-------223, 231, 277, 527, 1116 Weights and Measures; selling grains on 100 weight basis,
HB 869 .-.----------.---------------------------192, 196, 235, 301, 1115 Wesleyan College; relative to, HR 614--._----------__..............725, 731, 839, 840, 981 West Point, City of; group insurance for employees,
HB 1159 ----_--.----------..---------------------723, 728, 837, 927, 932 West Point, City of; selling certain property,
HB 1254 -------..------.---------------- ----..889, 909, 998, 1137, 1154 Wheeler County; county school superintendent,
HR 48G -----..----------.-------------------------391, 396, 521, 585, 613 White County; commissioners, HB 1182----------------724, 730, 839, 927, 937 White County Industrial Building Authority; create,
HR 474 ------.--------------------------------------266, 273, 299, 340, 478 White County; ordinary's compensation, HB 838--------161, 170, 200, 301, 309 White, Town of; amend act incorporating,
SB 286 ------------------------------ 669, 732, 841, 843, 845, 1289, 1323
White, Watkins C.; compensate, HR 270-------------883, 899, 990, 1138, 1212
Whitfield County; commissioners, HB 894------------225, 232, 277, 406, 409
Whitfield County; commissioners, HB 901---- ---.......-.225, 232, 277, 407, 409
Whitley, Judge James; congratulate, HR 355-------------------- .........------.... 38

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Wilcox County; members board of education take office, HR 515 --._--__..----__._._______----.____--------,,______.___._____.__.._391, 398, 522, 585, 648
Wilkes County; establish fire prevention districts, HR 381 _..----__.._._----------_,,164, 175, 204, 239, 367
Williams, J. D.; compensate, HR 481----------_--------883, 899, 990, 1138, 1222 Wood, James W. and Mrs. Vierra Wood; compensate,
HR 192 __-______._-__-.._____-__-_______________-_--__,_______--------668, 678, 739, 926, 956 Workmen's Compensation; amend act, HB 724 _---------880, 913, 1000, 1136, 1229 Workmen's Compensation; amend Title 114 of Code, SB 196----..______.__----__67, 80 Workmen's Compensation; define certain words,
HB 228 -_...._.------193, 196, 235, 689, 870, 888, 946, 1224, 1225, 1272, 1278 Workmen's Compensation; heart conditions, SB 256--..--..--268, 294, 689, 713, 744 Workmen's Compensation; use educational funds,
SR 154 ._....___----.............__._.___.___..___.---- .._._.........____..----670, 733, 742, 928, 942 Worthless Checks; rules for evidence of and clarification,
HB 358 _.._------_._____________. 226, 230, 275, 845, 880, 946, 1119, 1135, 1234, 1294 Wrightsville, City of; amend charter, HB 1131 ______________665, 676, 737, 842, 859 Write-in Vote; candidate must announce to legalize,
HR 420 ------------------------_.----_____________....----_------.287, 293, 338, 526, 1282

Yeomans, James Vester; compensate, HR 357-------876, 915, 1003, 1010, 1214 Yonah Mountain; make permanent tourist attraction,
HR 557 ..._,,....----.--..----..-----..-------.....--_---------------660, 681, 741, 1140 Youth Committee; to study problems of youth,
HR 544 .-_..____-___.--__._._-_..------.------------.------------665, 680, 741, 925, 981

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PART II

SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

SB 5--Georgia Historical Commission; compensate Secretary----.___101, 1323 SB 7--Supreme Court; Judges' salaries _----___------------------45, 55, 61, 71 SB 27--Pleadings; waiver of objections, remove certain provisions....1131, 1323 SB 41--Corporations; charter, interest in real
property ------------.._--_-----------------985, 1125, 1293, 1322 SB 52--Old Age Assistance Act; change definition of
"assistance" --_.--__--.--------_.----------------------1131, 1322 SB 53--Juvenile Courts; Clerk of Superior Court act as Clerk ..----1288, 1322 SB 55--Garnishment Cases; redefine appearance day------------------986, 1322 SB 56--Depositions and Interrogatories; define method of
service of notices..--.--__----.____----...----------------987, 1110, 1322 SB 57--Pleading; provide for extension of time for filing..------..--.....986, 1322 SB 58--Ordinaries; time business may be transacted--_.----------986, 1322 SB 59--Judgments by Default; redefine situations where
damages must be established--------------------------_--_--1131, 1322 SB 60--Attachment Cases; appearance day.------_------.---------- 987, 1322 SB 83--Justice of Peace; relating to time, place of election------------.______. 32 SB 84--Justices of Peace; elections to fill vacancy--------------_--.1131, 1323 SB 85--Amendments to Constitution; method of providing
for publication; repeal.----------------------------_----_----------.1288 SB 86--Georgia Real Estate Investment Board;
application fees ____._....._--_----------........----.------166, 283, 286, 386, 406 SB 89--Adoption Cases; final hearings.-..--_--._--------------.1131, 1323 SB 129--Pulton County Commissioners; vacancy, provide
for election __------------------. ---------------------_....._----1288, 1323 SB 135--Solicitor General represent persons and interests of State----37, 1323 SB 139--Pishing, Hunting; fees for licenses and age limit----32, 300, 714, 744 SB 152--Employers; to insure with licensed companies----------------507, 1323 SB 165--Rural Roads Authority Act; maintained
by state ------------------------------.--------.8, 82, 84, 185, 205 SB 166--Tax, Sales and Use; certain exemptions.--.--------------.6, 13, 107, 122 SB 167--Banking Statutes; amend..--.__--.______--.----.._----------12, 17, 237 SB 168--University of Georgia and branches;
repeal age law--------------.------------12, 17, 108, 145, 155, 986, 1322 SB 169--County Commissioners; authorize to create
Emeritus offices --------------------------.12, 17, 66, 72, 83, 326, 1323 SB 170--Absentee Voting; in reference
to military ______.-.--_--.------__----------12, 17, 66, 74, 83, 507, 687 SB 171--Public Safety, Department of, and GBI; leave
for members ------------------------------------16, 34, 66, 162 SB 172--Public Safety, Department of, and GBI; retirement
for members __--....._.___----_.._......------------------. 16, 34, 93, 122, 145 SB 173--Optometry; amend Code relating to...------------..33, 40, 145, 187, 205 SB 174--Continuances; amend Code relating to..___.----.........------------33, 40, 525 SB 175--Jury Commissioners; as to terms of appointment
and qualifications __----_------------.------------.33, 40, 46, 60, 73, 182 SB 176--Traffic Laws; violators paying in
cash bonds _------__--____..------------.33, 41, 46, 60, 73, 1132, 1322 SB 177--Banking Statutes; amend.----..------_._------------.33, 41, 54, 238 SB 178--Tax Collectors; relating to duties----39, 49, 107, 124, 145, 1132, 1323

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SB 179--Tax Receivers; relating to duties ..------------------------39, 49, 107, 125, 145, 985, 1125, 1323
SB 180--Probation Act; amend--------.--._.----------.------_--_--_----__.------39, 50 SB 181--Probation Act; compensation
of Director .-___.......__._----____....-_........ 39, 50, 207, 283, 299, 1132, 1323 SB 182--Liability; relieve person giving care
at emergency ...... ...... .--..... 39, 50, 107, 216, 237, 1132, 1323 SB 183--Police Academy; provide for State
organization ___......_._____-._.__.__....._____.-.__...39, 50, 93, 122, 145, 1132, 1323 SB 184--Atlanta, City of; use of school buildings
for voting _--__--_----____----_--------___.39, 50, 106, 108, 145, 1289, 1323 SB 185--Pickens County; relative to Commissioner of
Roads and Revenue.----------....___......_.----..46, 57, 66, 72, 83, 226, 1005 SB 186--Harris County; three terms of
Superior Court --_------------_.--------.46, 57, 107, 108, 145, 193, 1323 SB 187--Warrenton, City of; amend
Act incorporating ....___.,,...--------------------47, 58, 66, 72, 83, 193, 206 SB 188--County Unit Voting; amend as to Primary----------------------..47, 58 SB 189--Probation Act; subsistence for
State Board members.------------------------47, 58, 67, 84, 94, 523, 540 SB 190--Atlanta, City of; relating to Emeritus
offices ---___-----------_-_------..----------47, 58, 66, 73, 83, 1323 SB 191--Thundrebolt, Town of; enlarge
corporate limits ._--_--__--------_--------------47, 58, 66, 73, 83, 326, 1323 SB 192--Jury Commissioner; additional names
for jurors ----------_...__--.__._--...----------.--------.47, 58, 107, 221, 237 SB 193--Examining Boards; relative to
Joint Secretary --_-_--__----------------55, 70, 94, 124, 145, 987, 1323 SB 194--Chatham County; commissioners to acquire
lands for spoilage.--.______--...._..--...___--..56, 70, 146, 147, 181, 265, 1323 SB 195--Decatur, City of; election of Recorder
Pro Tempore .____----________----___._.----__.__67, 80, 146, 147, 265, 1323 SB 196--Workmen's Compensation; amend Title 114 of Code.-.----------67, 80 SB 197--Flowery Branch, Town of; amend
Act incorporating __----__--.-____------__67, 80, 146, 148, 181, 265, 1323 SB 198--Counties; sell lost or abandoned property-----.----68, 80, 94, 153, 181 SB 199--Land Covenants; shall not run more
than 20 years.-----68, 81, 180, 248, 278, 986, 1124, 1223, 1252, 1323 SB 200--Highway Board, State; create anew.----___--------_._----------68, 81 SB 201--Taxation; amend Sales and Use Tax Act---.68, 81, 83, 106, 119, 145 SB 202--Employees Retirement System
Act; amend .--------..-68, 81, 180, 254, 278, 659, 716, 725, 744, 844 SB 203--School Bus Drivers; entitled to sick leave........_...._.------------68, 81 SB 204--Health Laws; revise and consolidate.----.----.--68, 81, 405, 499, 527 SB 205--Interpleader; amend Code as to grounds----------------_.78, 91, 525 SB 206--Trains; electrical lighting in cabooses..----------.-.------_----78, 91, 529 SB 207--Crisp County; establish City Court------..------90, 105, 146, 148, 181 SB 208--Judges; amend Act requiring black robes,
keeping of flags......----_------.----.--------90, 105, 206, 249, 381, 406 SB 209--Pest Control Act; amend relative to bond
for certain purposes....------------,----------------.----.---.90, 105, 584
SB 210--Political Party Executive Committee; holding elections --------------90, 105, 144, 189, 205, 1251, 1252, 1323
SB 211--Employees, State; physical examinations ___.._----------_...... 90, 105, 252, 278, 987, 1006, 1110, 1323

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SB 212--General Assembly; health insurance plan _.____......_____.___90, 105, 207, 252, 278, 660, 844
SB 213--Veterinary Medicine; amend Code relating to..____--...._._----...._.___----91, 106, 155, 507, 1323
SB 214--Public Records; amend Act relating to inspection ------------__------___----_..__--.--102, 136, 180, 216, 237
SB 215--Estates; support of certain persons __.-.----_..----------_----_------102, 136, 525, 528, 540, 1132, 1323
SB 216--Chatham County Pension Board; amend Act ........-----------..--------102, 136, 180, 182, 205, 325, 1323
SB 217--Primary; to vote person must be registered party member___________--------___----_----------.103, 137, 584
SB 218--Dublin City Court; amend._____-__._-___103, 137, 180, 182, 205, 326, 1323 SB 219--Elections; holding in counties of
certain population ------------------103, 137, 180, 183, 205, 326, 1323 SB 220--Political parties; election of State
Executive Committee--__..._....__._......_.__._..._______103, 137, 584 SB 221--Judges Emeritus; manner of
selection _..--.----------------------.132, 176, 206, 259, 278, 1294, 1323 SB 222--Justices of Peace; set date for election.....----,,..._------132, 177, 525 SB 223--Eminent Domain; terms for proceedings ------------------132, 157, 177 SB 224--Fishing; limitation on use of baskets
for rough fish--------.------------------------132, 177, 300, 385, 406 SB 225--Rewards; authorize Governor to
offer for cattle thieves.------------132, 177, 181, 221, 237, 1288, 1323 SB 226--Motor Fuel Tax Act; amend concerning railroad purposes.______133, 177 SB 227--Firemen; pensions, define rights
of beneficiaries --------------------133, 177, 181, 219, 237, 1133, 1323 SB 228--City officials; amend Act relating
to pensions ------------------------168, 197, 301, 303, 339, 660, 1323 SB 229--State Funds; to cities for street
and traffic purposes........_........_....._..........167, 198, 301, 382, 541, 583 SB 230--Lake Lanier Island Development
Authority; create ----------------------167, 198, 207, 252, 279, 987, 1323 SB 231--Dade County; amend Act creating
office of Commissioners _........_.___......194, 233, 301, 303, 339, 667, 1323 SB 232--Eggs; regulate sales --.__------------------------194, 234, 301, 335, 406 SB 233--Highway Maintenance Crew; compensation--------------------194, 234 SB 234--School Superintendents, County;
qualifications ........_..__----..-........_.___.__.__._----------194, 234, 528, 583, 593 SB 235--Education Grants; state and local
funds to school children.______.___________._194, 234, 300, 386, 406, 986, 1323 SB 236--Industry and Trade, Department
of; in lieu of Department of Commerce ------------------------194, 234, 279, 284, 299, 1133, 1323 SB 237--Savannah, City of; water rates..-------.-------.------194, 234, 304, 331 SB 238--Juvenile Detention Homes; Board of Corrections to establish.----_--._....--------_------ 195, 234, 280, 406, 498 SB 239--Honor Camps; Board of Corrections provide for _..--------.----------------195, 234, 280, 386, 406, 1133, 1323
SB 240--Dawson, City of; relating to Mayor and City Council .------------228, 273, 302, 304, 406, 660, 1323
SB 241--Public Safety; driver license issuance to minors ----.----..-----------------------------228, 273, 526, 744, 807
SB 242--School Superintendents, County; qualifications------..--.--228, 274, 687

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SB 243--School Superintendents, County; filling vacancies------.... 228, 274, 541 SB 244--Taxes; counties to levy for school lunches.-------- .--------..----_..228, 274 SB 245--Minimum Foundation Program; amend------....------_----...----...228, 274 SB 246--Education, State Board of; qualifications, duties.....................__.228, 274 SB 247--School Systems, Independent; support of ......... 229, 274, 406, 407, 498 SB 248--Minimum Foundation Act; elections
of school employees.--_..--...._.--_--_----_____------___--__.--___......--___229, 274, 687 SB 249--Driver Education Program; create .... 229, 274, 407, 498, 551, 584, 592 SB 250--Teachers; amend certification and classification ....._.._.._._. 229, 275, 687 SB 251--Laurens County; use of voting
machines ........._...____.._.__..._........_____._.... 229, 275, 302, 304, 339, 660, 1323 SB 252--School attendance; compulsory .._.___......_......_....... 267, 294, 300, 406, 497 SB 253--Railroads; electric warning devices.-.__.__..__.._.........._.------........... 267, 294 SB 254--Railroads; Public Service Commission to inspect crossings......... 267, 294 SB 255--Minimum Foundation Program; property assessment---------268, 294 SB 256--Workmen's Compensation; heart conditions......268, 294, 689, 713, 744 SB 257--Atlanta, City of; pension for
Police Department .-- .--..------............268, 295, 524, 528, 530, 820, 1323 SB 258--Atlanta, City of; pensions for
Fire Department _.............------...........268, 295, 524, 528, 530, 819, 1323 SB 259--Peace Officer's Annuity; employees
get credit for retirement--..... .....268, 295, 340, 528, 540, 987, 1322 SB 260--State Officers; position of Emeritus.------268, 295, 528, 551, 564, 800 SB 261--State Officials; legislative procedure
for changing compensation.......--------------------290, 335, 686, 744, 800 SB 262--Fulton County; appropriation for
Board of Education ...... ------------......------------290, 335, 524, 528, 530 SB 263--Atlanta, City of; Municipal Court, create
office of Solicitor ....._.______----___._................_._..._.____._..__.291, 336, 406, 407 SB 264--Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; Judge
of Superior Court ........._.._..__.._.__.__----.....................327, 399, 526, 529, 546 SB 265--Electric Membership Corporation Act; amend----....327, 399, 745, 874 SB 266--Highways; designate certain points
for legal crossings __..__._.._....................._...__..__._.._____.328, 399, 584, 585, 592 SB 267--Superior Court Clerk; attend
Court of Ordinary in traffic violations ____....------328, 399, 524, 529, 532, 880, 976, 1323 SB 268--Water Quality Control Act; amend.-----.------394, 519, 528, 584, 589 SB 269--Fannin County; compensate Commissioner, Clerk ..------......_----394, 519, 583, 584, 586, 819, 1005 SB 270--Newspapers; fair trade practices....-------.-.--394, 520, 686, 713, 744
SB 271--Marketing Orders; procedures for termination of ........--------------.....------............394, 520, 528, 584, 589
SB 272--Evans County; compensation of Clerk of Superior Court.._.__.__.._..__----____....------------..395, 520, 583, 584, 586
SB 273--Hapeville, City of; police and sanitation jurisdiction _______.___._._.__----------......._.____..._...........512, 576, 688, 690, 744
SB 274--Hapeville, City of; extend corporate limits ................................ 512, 576, 689, 690, 744, 1289, 1323
SB 275--Fulton County; Emeritus offices for Department heads .............----.512, 576, 689, 691, 744, 1289, 1323
SB 276--Small Claims Court; one or more bailiffs __.._._._--_..__...__.___------513, 576, 689, 691, 744, 879, 1322
SB 277--Voting; provide for a registration fee..--..----513, 576, 742, 744, 801

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SB 278--State property; prohibit picketing, riotous conduct ----------------------513, 577, 686, 715, 744, 986, 1323
SB 279--Douglas County; compensation of Coroner ------__--------------.------513, 577, 689, 691, 744, 880, 1322
SB 280--Lexington, City Court of; abolish___.513, 577, 689, 692, 744, 879, 1322 SB 281--Roswell, City of; change corporate limits_____...570, 681, 745, 748, 1322 SB 282--Corrections, Board of; amend Act
revising laws ..---------- ... ________.._..____._.._...570, 681, 746, 801, 1288, 1323 SB 283--Urban Redevelopment Law;
amend -----------------------669, 732, 743, 843, 873, 1245, 1251, 1323 SB 284--Judicial Council for State; amend Act creating--._._____--.__.669, 732, 843 SB 285--Atlanta, City of; police officers as witnesses .___669, 732, 841, 843, 845 SB 286--White, Town of; amend Act
incorporating ______________________....____._..669, 732, 841, 843, 845, 1289, 1323 SB 287--Braselton, City of; amend
charter _.--------__----__--___..__..------.670, 732, 841, 843, 846, 1289, 1323 SB 288--Hoschton, City of; amend
charter ______________________....____.._,,....----..670, 732, 841, 843, 846, 1289, 1323 SB 289--Jackson County; compensation
of Board of Commissioners..-..---726, 835, 927, 928, 938, 1232, 1323

SENATE RESOLUTIONS
SR 50--Senatorial Districts; limit to sixty-two._.._..--.--......_......----.--..._.._...... 32 SR 87--Senate; four year terms.--...._._.--...------------------7, 13, 279, 529, 549 SR 88--Senate; four year staggered terms...--___--__..----.7, 14, 279, 551 SR 89--Notify House Senate has convened------------------__________ _____7, 13 SR 90--Senate; adopt rules..----------------._--__----------------...._--._--6 SR 91--Public Authorities; limitation on
issuance of bonds ___.....___....____----.----._--.._._--..----7, 14, 144, 217, 237 SR 92--Industry; Committee to encourage in the State --------13, 17, 93, 98 SR 93--Chaplains of Senate; appointment of..----------------....--_.__--10, 15 SR 94--Ayers, Dr. C. L.; congratulate..----..----_--._..--------------..__________10 SR 95--Senate Attaches and employees; relative to__------------------------.__!! SR 96--Chaplains of Senate; appointment and compensation----.____________________16 SR 97--Dykes, Senator James M.; condolences.--.-_____________________--____----_________ 16 SR 98--Senators; one from each county--------------------33, 41, 279, 529, 547 SR 99--Coastal Facilities; inspection of------------..--------------------------31 SR 100--Highway Board; member from each Congressional District--,..--47, 58 SR 101--Waycross, City of; to promote
location of industry in Ware County .... _ 48, 58, 66, 94, 107, 289, 1323 SR 102--Housing Administration; committee
to investigate -._--..----------------48, 59, 66, 84, 327, 556, 584, 1323 SR 103--Chatham County; tax
equalization --------. ..----......__._.....59, 66, 96, 107, 880, 928, 974, 1323 SR 104--Mayors of State; tribute to..----------_------___----....___.--------.54, 74, 290
SR 105--Americanism; instruction for youth of Georgia....54, 74, 511, 557, 584
SR 106--Regents, Board of; commend-...._.._.___----..._----------.------__54, 74, 130
SR 107--Laurens County; school superintendent ___..______...._____.__..__._ ...----69, 81, 93, 108, 145, 265, 1323
SR 108--Laurens County; Board of Education..- 69, 81, 93, 111, 145, 265, 1323
SR 109--Dublin-Laurens Development Authority; create ------------------69, 82, 93, 108, 113, 145, 289, 1323
SR 110--Government Operations Committee; amend----------------69, 82, 93, 99

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SR 111--Police Week, Peace Officers Memorial Day; designate .........--__--.--_.--_.----------------.--65, 83, 290, 1323
SR 112--Pannell, Representative Charles A.; commend--__------_____----_77 SR 113--Kelly, Senator Eugene; express sympathy----------------_--------___._.99 SR 114--Teacher's Salaries; requesting increase--_----------..--___--.------.91, 106 SR 115--Crisp County Power Commission;
manner of election .________..------------_.~--------.91, 106, 144, 208, 237 SR 116--Defense and Veterans Affairs; committee----------..91, 106, 144, 561 SR 117--Cunningham, Honorable Glenn; commend----------------------130, 181 SR 118--United Nations; ask Congressional Delegation
to oppose bond issue----..--_...--------......__----_._.__._--130, 181 SR 119--Savannah Diocesan Council of Catholic Women; welcome-_------130 SR 120--Schaefer, Mrs. Bruce; endorse for U.S. Treasurer...----___------130 SR 121--Jekyll Island; commend organizations for courtesy-----130, 162, 181 SR 122--Rules of Senate; amend--------------------------__--------------___--133 SR 123--Brasstown Bald; open road to Young Harris, Georgia.----_._--131 SR 124--Federal Aid to Education; endorse if used as State funds--.....__---131 SR 125--Louisville Nashville Railroad; appreciation
for restoring "General"--- --------.------.--------.--.------_...--.166, 205 SR 126--Constitutional Amendments; change
provisions relating to publication---------_--------------168, 198, 340 SR 127--Representation in House; combined counties retain.----------168, 198 SR 128--Industry and Trade,
Department of, create------------195, 235, 301, 339, 382, 1131, 1323 SR 129--Superintendent of Schools, State; appointment----------_.--195, 235 SR 130--Education, Board of; Governor
appoint from Congressional Districts.--------------195, 235, 301, 552 SR 131--Bleckley County Schools to
merge with Cochran System------195, 235, 301, 341, 406, 819, 1323 SR 132--County officials; change in term
or compensation --------......----------.------------229, 275, 742, 744, 802 SR 133--Roddenberry, Judge Cecil M.; sympathy upon passing----227, 299, 326 SR 134--Highway Board; minimum salary
for maintenance employees ----------------------_.----------254, 279 SR 135--Coats and Clark; congratulate-----------------------__--------------,,...266 SR 136--Paulding County Industrial
Building Authority; create ---------269, 295, 340, 406, 411, 819, 1323 SR 137--Sparks, Hon. W. 0.; regrets at passing--------------___--------------..--266 SR 138--Penal and Correctional Affairs Committee;
relative to __-.--._...----..--_...._.------..._--..----_291, 336, 340, 561 SR 139--Highways; committee to study matters------------291, 336, 340, 562 SR 140--Morgan County Development
Authority; create ------------.----291, 336, 340, 406, 416, 819, 1323
SR 141--State Song; adopt a new one.--..... --..------------.338, 406, 511, 1323 SR 142--Laurens County; abolish
Justice Courts --------______-------..-395, 520, 585, 604, 690, 1132, 1323
SR 143--Soquee River; correct spelling---------._--_----------------394, 406, 659
SR 144--Education, Board of; county or municipal to make loans--------------------------395, 520, 584, 585, 589
SR 145--Grayson, Hon. Spence M.; commend----------------.----------_.--------394
SR 146--Oglethorpe Development Authority; create ....--------.------_.._------------513, 577, 686, 744, 748, 1132, 1323
SR 147--Military installations; Delegation in Congress to seek county funds------------------_--.--511, 529, 577

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SR 148--Harris County, Board of Education;
health tax equalization--------570, 681, 742, 744, 746, 751, 880, 1323 SR 149--Senate; provide for reapportionment--............------------570, 682, 844
SR 150--Health Code; committee to study --------------------.571, 669, 682, 686, 744, 881, 1113, 1323
SR 151--Water Pollution; interim committee to study.----~.571, 682, 742, 822 SR 152--Educational Institutions, Private;
committee to study --------------__----._..._------.571, 682, 742, 822 SR 153--Educational Rights Committee; relative to--------670, 733, 822, 844 SR 154--Workmen's Compensation; use
educational funds ----_--.---------------------670, 733, 742, 928, 942 SR 155--Plunkett, Hon. James T.; regrets at passing----.----.....669, 844, 893 SR 156--Johnson, Marion Merrill; regrets at passing..--.---------------------669 SR 157--Institute for Georgia Legislators; request--------...._725, 822, 844, 1135 SR 158--Senate; request electrical roll-call, microphone.---.------.726, 835, 844 SR 159--Truman, Hon. Harry S.; urge to speak at banquet.----------------746 SR 160--Mentally Retarded; increase educational facilities----....--------_..746 SR 161--Committee; to study preserving certain areas...--824, 916, 1139, 1245 SR 162--Buckhead Red Devils Football Team; commend------------__--------822 SR 163--Mentally Retarded; committee to study education------.824, 916, 1246 SR 164--Regents, Board of; relative to--------------------_----------------895 SR 165--American History Month; designated
as February ___----..--------..--------------------.895, 1006, 1290, 1323 SR 166--Telephone Ladies; commend for services.----------------------------895
SR 167--Mosley, Hon. L. 0.; regrets at passing....--------------895, 1006, 1135 SR 168--Legislative Counsel, Office of; appreciation------------------------896 SR 169--Carrollton High Trojans; congratulate--------------------_----------.896 SR 170--Parker, Hon. Albert; appreciation to...------------_------._--------896 SR 171--Daily Times of Gainesviile; appreciation to------------_------896 SR 172--Landowners; to protect and preserve certain property.--_------1011 SR 173--Senate Resolution 76 of 1961 session; adopt----------------------1011 SR 174--Senate Resolution 77 of 1961 session; adopt--------------------1011 SR 175--Roll Call, Reverse; request.--------------------_----------__-1011 SR 176--Senate Attaches; compensation----------.------.----------.--------1011 SR 177--Maddox, Robert P.; commend--------------------------------1011, 1143 SR 178--Educational Study Committee; create-----------------------.1011, 1144 SR 179--Senate, President; approval for interim committee meetings.._...1143
SR 180--License plates; committee to investigate manufacturing----_----..... 1143 SR 181--Swint, Hon. Samuel H.; regrets at passing------_--------------1143 SR 182--Industry Taxes; committee to study------------....----1143, 1290, 1323 SR 183--Jenkins, Hon. Herbert T.; commend...--------------------------------1143 SR 184--Macon Telegraph Publishing Company; relative to------------_1143 SR 185--Braly, Hon. Samuel and Hon. E. L. Ayers; commend--..------------1143 SR 186--Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Ward; commend--------------------------1144 SR 187--Byrd, Lieutenant-Governor Garland; commend----------------------1144 SR 188--Senate, Secretary of; appreciation to staff----------------------1144 SR 189--Alcoholic beverages; committees to study--------------.--------...1144 JR 1--Invitation to dinner given by farm members.-..-------------------- 18

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HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

HB 9--Fireworks; amend act regulating sale of -------64, 69, 82, 146, 186, 220, 223, 227, 255, 285, 327, 393
HB 25--School Districts; financial aid where 3% state employed ... 32, 108, 215 HB 29--County Registrars; selection of in
certain counties ___--------------_--__--------------323, 328, 399, 524, 531 HB 49--Estates; administration and leasing of timber, oil, etc..,-45, 48, 59, 845 HB 62--Minimum Foundation Program; local units,
teacher's salaries ._--___--------_.------.45, 48, 59, 108, 156, 215, 266 HB 99--State Officials and Employees;
mileage allowance --------------323, 328, 399, 526, 552, 564, 594, 820 HB 126--Minimum Foundation Program;
manner of ex pending funds.--390, 395, 520, 928, 985, 1112, 1173, 1253, 1275, 1294 HB 151--Letters of Administration; application for.--..__.____37, 40, 50, 107, 1108 HB 154--Civil Cases; appeals without motions for a new trial.----------------.---- -._..._..45, 48, 59, 582, 1108, 1291 HB 160--Atlanta, City of; amend charter, relative to parks.----....------.----------..--------.721, 726, 835, 926, 928 HB 203--Atlanta, City of; pensions of officers and employees ----------.------.------------------893, 914, 989, 1142, 1145 HB 228--Workmen's Compensation, Board of; define certain terms _._.......... 193, 196, 235, 689, 870, 888, 946, 1224, 1225, 1272, 1278 HB 243--Attorneys; examination, exceptions for out-of-state ..._----_......------..--------------225, 230, 275, 525, 558 HB 250--Pharmacies; permit to operate----._._____.... 16, 17, 34, 145, 154, 227 HB 257--Candidates; publication of campaign expenses.--.-------37, 40, 50, 207 HB 274--Marriage; raise minimum age------...------101, 103, 137, 181, 258, 281 HB 289--Juvenile Court Act; amend----------------------.37, 40, 50, 108, 259 HB 290--Attorney's Fees; arising out of bad faith.....--------41, 61, 63, 282, 326 HB 291--Election Offenses; punishment of.----------.... 37, 40, 51, 237, 259, 940 HB 327--Billiards and Billiard Room; define terms-------129, 133, 177, 687, 945 HB 341--Disabled, Aid to; provide for physical examination --------...------------_--------165, 168, 198, 405, 1109 HB 358--Worthless Checks; rule for evidence of.. 226, 230, 275, 845, 880, 946, 1119, 1135, 1234, 1294 HB 389--Housing Authorities; declare corporate and politic.----------------...--------324, 328, 399, 1005, 1111 HB 392--Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund; amend Act.....-------..------.......226, 230, 275, 301, 385 HB 442--Tobacco Boards of Trade; organize _._..--------._ 324, 328, 400, 527, 558 HB 458--Legislators; retirement time in certain jobs......128, 133, 177, 583, 808 HB 466--School Lunches; counties levy tax _...____...........___.263, 269, 295, 407, 715 HB 467--Divorce Cases; custody of children --------_....._.226, 230, 275, 300, 1117 HB 495--Strikes; by public employees, prohibit----....821, 824, 916, 1005, 1118 HB 535--State Department of Law; Assistant Attorney General, appointment ----.----------45, 49, 59, 206, 258, 582
HB 556--Used Car Dealers Registration; applicable certain counties --_--------............--------......__ ----323, 329, 400, 524, 531

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HB 585--Eminent Domain; define term "condemning body" .------------ ----------.--128, 128, 134, 178, 206, 873
HB 608--Municipal Tax; exemption of merchants, travelling salesmen -.---------------818, 825, 916, 1005, 1279, 1291
HB 624--Agricultural Products Commodities; define terms.....528, 559, 876, 988 HB 629--Divorce Cases; notice of application_---- ._. _ ..289, 291, 336, 525, 603 HB 656--Veterans; remove credit points from
certain examinations ------------------.--_------225, 230, 275, 840, 941 HB 659--Fulton County; employees, additional pensions.--.-------.721, 726, 835 HB 660--Atlanta, City of; Police Department,
pensions ______ ._--------------.--------.------887, 901, 991, 1142, 1145 HB 682--Fulton County; Board of Education
and teachers' pensions ------_------__--------.882, 896, 1002, 1142, 1145 HB 683--Atlanta, City of; increase pension
after 25 years of service ....----..._._.__._.__882, 896, 1003, 1142, 1146 HB 707--Motor Vehicles; removal from
private parking areas.----.------------------------45, 49, 59, 146, 220 HB 709--Small Claims Court; amend act,
certain counties .---- _._..--------------------------.53, 56, 70, 146, 148 HB 710--Court Reporters; expense and travel allowance .... 46, 49, 60, 108, 124 HB 712--School Bus Drivers; sick leave .507, 513, 577, 687, 702, 925, 972, 1133 HB 713--Motorcycles; clarify provision
as to riders ----------------__----------129, 134, 178, 1114, 1260, 1290 HB 714--Primary elections; absentee voting, fix date----..76, 78, 92, 181, 499 HB 715--Partnership, Firm Names; using
non-partner name ------,_------_--_.___.__.,_____.....46, 49, 60, 67, 86 HB 716--Superior Court Clerk; collection of certain costs....53, 56, 70, 146, 149 HB 717--Barnesville, City of; corporate limits.-...------....--.,53, 56, 70, 238, 305 HB 720--Americus, City Court of; amend act establishing... 53, 56, 70, 146, 149 HB 721--Americus, City Court of; judge's salary..----------.53, 56, 71, 146, 149 HB 722--Shellman, City of; amend charter..........._.--------.63, 57, 71, 146, 150 HB 723--Elections, fix fee for certain
candidates ._._._._-.----------------------..288, 291, 336, 526, 1278, 1288 HB 724--Workmen's Compensation, Board of;
amend act __---------------------_------------880, 913, 1000, 1136, 1229 HB 726--Small Claims Court; amend, certain counties...--53, 57, 71, 146, 150 HB 727--Insurance Code; Doctors of Podiatry,
rights and benefits ----_.------------------..__........64, 69, 82, 207 HB 729--Fitzgerald, City of; amend charter...--------.53, 57, 71, 238, 305, 511 HB 730--Retirement, State Employees; include
Public Safety Department ---------------------506, 514, 577, 687, 952
HB 732--Uniform Commercial Code; provide for __---------------------.__.... 193, 196, 227, 235, 280, 503, 820
HB 733--Small Claims Court; certain counties, amend----53, 57, 71, 147, 150
HB 735--Firearms; amend act as to rifles and cartridges ._---------------------------...662, 670, 733, 925, 1117
HB 736--Student Housing Revenue Bonds; authorize extension -.___.-______-_____.128, 134, 178, 300, 563
HB 739--Warren County; compensation of commissioner and clerk --..-- .--------------------....76, 79, 92, 147, 150
HB 740--Warren County; amend act creating office of treasurer....--.............--.................._..----.....--..76, 79, 92, 151
HB 741--Highway Maintenance Crew; minimum wage ____----------------.------725, 727, 836, 1139, 1286, 1293

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HB 742--Budget Bureau;

create _.----------..----54, 57, 71, 83, 115, 284, 387, 393, 503, 542, 569

HB 744--Wadley, City of; corporate limits.----------------76, 79, 92, 301, 306 HB 745--Southern Interstate Nuclear Compact;

Georgia enter ---- .------------------_.---- .... ...165, 168, 198, 280, 809 HB 746--Unadilla, City of: close certain alley.--.----.--76, 79, 92, 147, 151

HB 747--Muscogee County; ordinary------------__----.--------.76, 79, 92, 147, 151 HB 748--Muscogee County; sheriff .....---------_--------------76, 79, 92, 147, 152

HB 749--Muscogee County; tax collector, receiver--------_,,..76, 79, 92, 147, 152 HB 750--Muscogee County; clerk of Superior Court.............76, 80, 92, 147, 152 HB 751--Columbus, City of; Municipal Court------.----_____77, 80, 93, 147, 153

HB 752--Juvenile Court Act; amend, certain counties.__...-..77, 80, 93, 147, 153

HB 754--Divorce Action; insane persons-....-...-- ....._.224, 230, 276, 300, 1121

HB 755--Estates; funds collected paid for tax purposes..224, 230, 276, 300, 715 HB 758--Atlanta, City of; annexation of territory....---- 101, 103, 137, 180, 183 HB 760--Atlanta, City of; qualification of mayor.--....886, 901, 991, 1142, 1146

HB 761--Income, Gross; pensions exempt from taxation _-......_----_------__------.884, 901, 991, 1136, 1280, 1290
HB 763--Old Age and Survivors Insurance;

coverage of certain employees----------------------507, 514, 577, 893 HB 764--Covington, City of; amend charter..----_----.----...77, 80, 93, 147, 153 HB 765--Medical Examiners, Board of;
change license fees---------..._------.------------263, 269, 295, 527, 713

HB 766--Georgia Industrial Loan Act; bond, service of process -.877, 913, 1001 HB 769--County Owned Property; advertising of sale ..-288, 291, 336, 525, 596 HB 770--Revenue Commissioner; amend act as to bond ...128, 134, 178, 238, 941

HB 771--Emeritus Officers; salary--.....----------165, 168, 198, 280, 947, 1134 HB 772--Hogansville, City of; corporate limits--------101, 103, 137, 182, 183 HB 773--Guardian; father can be natural guardian.----223, 231, 276, 300, 566 HB 774--Aging, State Commission; establish------------.128, 134, 178, 405, 563

HB 775--Washington, City of; amend charter...------......101, 104, 137, 180, 183 HB 776--Waycross, City of; corporate limits.----....----101, 104, 137, 180, 184 HB 777--Columbus, City of; hospital improvements ..--101, 104, 138, 180, 184

HB 778--Columbus, City of; power to use property other than for parks ._....,,_.____.........101, 104, 138, 180, 184

HB 779--Columbus, City of; elections .------------------.102, 104, 138, 180, 185 HB 780--Columbus, City of; Executive Board
Emeritus, create ------------------....--............102, 104, 138, 180, 185 HB 781--State Revenue Commissioner; funds for
counties tax valuation..........------____----_--_----.165, 168, 199, 238, 254

HB 782--Estates; non-resident administer... -------- .----226, 231, 276, 525, 603 HB 784--Revenue, State Department of;
appropriations ------------__----------------.507, 514, 578, 925, 949

HB 785--Minors; method of confinement----------_.._.--__...........507, 514, 578

HB 786--Divorce Cases; amend court procedure..------224, 231, 276, 525, 1230

HB 787--Labor, Department of; funds for Employment Security Offices------------....--266, 269, 295, 584, 604

HB 788--Elections; space for write-in candidates

on ballot

_._--------------..__------165, 169, 199, 279, 554

HB 790--Elections; other than primary, time for qualifying...-----... ---......------.------..------225, 231, 276, 687, 1230

HB 791--Elections, Primary; recounts.----------------.....165, 169, 199, 742, 1230

HB 795--Motor Vehicles; change speed restrictions...--129, 134, 178, 526, 659

HB 799--Notice; termination of tenancy at will------817, 825, 916, 1008, 1244

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HB 800--Advertising, Wholesale; false and misrepresenting _----_.--....------------.------324, 329, 400, 526, 1236
HB 802--Radar Equipment; relating to use in municipalities __.._----.....--------.----------------128, 135, 178, 181, 216
HB 805--Richmond Hill; grant charter--------____-------- 129, 135, 178, 841, 846 HB 806--Bryan County; compensation of sheriff and clerk._._.----.127, 135, 179 HB 807--Cobb, Ty, Baseball Memorial Commission,
create ___------------------__------------ 128, 135, 179, 181, 219 HB 808--Cobb, Ty, appropriations for Memorial
Commission -----___----_--.._----------------661, 670, 733, 1010, 1116 HB 809--Commerce, Department of; appropriations......816, 825, 917, 925, 1128 HB 810--Estates; income used for personal support--662, 670, 733, 1009, 1237 HB 812--Superior Court Judges; salary..........--.--..165, 169, 199, 206, 253, 569 HB 813--Butts County; commissioners.______________127, 135, 179, 238, 307 HB 814--Butts County; treasurer's salary----......_--127, 135, 179, 238, 307 HB 815--Coroners; salary, certain counties...--...------127, 135, 179, 238, 307 HB 816--Emanuel County; commissioners..--.----._._-_._127, 136, 179, 238, 308 HB 817--Troup County; commissions paid to
tax commissioners ---------------.----------__.127, 136, 179, 238, 308 HB 818--Troup County; salaries of officials....--_.__------127, 138, 179, 406, 408 HB 819--Troup County; commissioners.--..------.-------128, 136, 179, 238, 308 HB 823--Soil Conservation Districts Laws;
change name __-._.._--......._--..--..----------------192, 196, 235, 301, 563 HB 825--Dudley, Town of; amend act incorporating........160, 169, 199, 301, 307 HB 826--Estates; creditor with claim against,
may administer ----..----_--------._------------884, 901, 991, 1009, 1258 HB 827--Towns County; commissioners..------------------------------160, 169, 199 HB 828--Towns County; ordinary's salary--------------------------160, 169, 199 HB 829--Towns County; combine office of tax receiver
and collector --.----------------------_--------__--___.............161, 170, 200 HB 830--Notaries Public; clarify if they are
stockholders of a bank------------.--------------287, 292, 337, 529, 559 HB 833--Coffee County; commissioners----.----------.--161, 170, 200, 301, 309 HB 834--Douglas, City of; amend charter.----------------161, 169, 199, 301, 309 HB 836--Credit Unions; amend act relating to..------..--.506, 514, 578, 845, 950 HB 837--Banking; limit shares in small businesses.----.----323, 329, 400, 560 HB 838--White County; ordinary's compensation...------..161, 170, 200, 301, 309 HB 839--Building and Loan Act; corporations,
regulate ------------_----_------------------.------324, 329, 400, 529, 560 HB 840--Secretary of State; shall be Savings and
Loan Commissioner --------------------------324, 329, 400, 529, 950 HB 842--Clayton County; authorize stenographer
for Grand Jury..--....------------.........--.... .----161, 170, 200, 302, 310
HB 843--Clayton County; establish fire prevention districts --------------------------161, 170, 200, 302, 310
HB 844--Blakely, City of; amend act incorporating----.161, 170, 200, 302, 310 HB 845--Blakely, City of; corporate limits.----.----------__.-------- 200, 302, 311 HB 846--Trespassers; contribution for damages.--------.._--170, 671, 733, 1009 HB 847--Muscogee County; Columbus City Court--__..161, 171, 200, 406, 408
HB 848--Sumter County; combine offices of tax receiver and collector .-...____--.------------------.----.162, 171, 200, 302, 311, 661
HB 849--Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter and Green Counties; board of commissioners.--162, 171, 201, 302, 311
HB 850--Sumter County; compensation of ordinary........162, 171, 201, 301, 306
HB 851--Sumter County; compensation of treasurer.--...162, 171, 201, 301, 306

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HB 852--Glynn County; compensation of Judge of Juvenile Court .--.--.-......----.___--------------...162, 171, 201, 302, 312
HB 853--School Systems; give support to existing independent systems __.......----------------------....606, 514, 578, 925, 983
HB 854--St. Marys, City of; close certain streets--------158, 171, 201, 302, 312 HB 856--Kingsland, City of; gas system.------------..----158, 172, 201, 302, 312 HB 857--Kingsland, City of; elections.--...........------------158, 172, 201, 302, 313 HB 858--St. Marys, City of; amend charter.._._...........__._....._158, 172, 201, 302, 313 HB 859--Camden County; certain officials on
salary basis _._............___._--__...----.._.__....................158, 179, 201, 303, 313 HB 861--Motor Common Carrier;
define "for hire" ..........................884, 901, 991, 1130, 1140, 1237, 1245 HB 863--Fish, Rough; limit use of basket.------.569, 571, 682, 689, 949, 1111 HB 865--Milner, Town of; close certain streets __.___.______158, 172, 202, 301, 314 HB 866--Baker County; compensation of tax
collector, receiver --_.._------...._....__--------------_.--159, 172, 202, 301, 314 HB 867--Grand Juries; option selection.____.. ................661, 671, 733, 1008, 1237 HB 868--Bremen, Town of; grant new charter.----------159, 172, 202, 302, 315 HB 869--Weights and Measures; grains on 100
weight basis......--.--...----_--.......-.------------192, 196, 235, 301, 1115 HB 872--Hawkinsville, City of; corporate limits.-...___........159, 173, 202, 406, 408 HB 873--Hawkinsville, City of; corporate limits.________....159, 173, 202, 406, 409 HB 874--Hawkinsville, City of; corporate limits........-..______.__.-........_.159, 174, 202 HB 875--Motor Carrier Act; term not used for
certain vehicles.._._...._........-..____.___.____..-.223, 231, 276, 527, 592, 876, 988 HB 876--Bartow County; compensation of coroner,............159, 173, 202, 301, 313 HB 877--Bartow County; compensation of ordinary,
sheriff, clerk............................... --.----.--.--------------------159, 173, 202 HB 878--Bartow County; clerk of commissioners to
be treasurer.... ----._..-...-_-...----_--..-.--.......--.______----------.159, 173, 202 HB 879--Bartow County; commissioners........--._-._...............,,................160, 173, 203 HB 880--Bartow County; combine offices of tax
receiver and collector.--------_----------------.------------160, 174, 203
HB 881--Cartersville, City of; change corporate limits....----.160, 174, 203, 281
HB 882--Motor Vehicle Certificate Title Act; define certain words ....395, 520, 546, 582, 799, 820, 824, 894, 944, 985, 1135
HB 883--Motor Vehicle Certificate Title Act; appropriation for----._,,....----------.----------390, 395, 520, 687, 1238
HB 885--Weights and Measures; moisture testing equipment.------.--.--------------.----223, 231, 277, 527, 1116
HB 886--Charlton County; commissioners.------------___.160, 174, 203, 303, 315 HB 887--Abbeville, City of; amend charter..--------------.160, 174, 203, 301, 314 HB 888--Manchester, City of; add fire commissioners ___. 160, 174, 203, 406, 409 HB 891--Maps, Plats, Survey; amend act as to
certain words.......--.------------------325, 329, 400, 525, 807, 810, 950 HB 892--Harris County; compensation of sheriff...----.225, 232, 277, 303, 315 HB 894--Whitfield County; commissioners___....------.225, 232, 277, 406, 409 HB 895--Physical Therapy; create Board of----.569, 571, 682, 841, 951, 1133 HB 896--Fishing on Sabbath; except certain counties --665, 671, 733, 941, 1288 HB 898--Springfield, City of; ad valorem tax......--------325, 330, 401, 524, 531 HB 899--Washington County; commissioners.----.--------225, 232, 277, 303, 316 HB 901--Whitfield County; commissioners------.------..225, 232, 277, 407, 409 HB 902--Burke County; retirement benefit fund--............225, 232, 277, 303, 316 HB 903--Burke County; commissioners._--------_.----------....--_.225, 232, 303, 316 HB 904--Burke County; City Court of Waynesboro.----.224, 232, 277, 303, 316

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HB 905--Banks County; commissioners-- __.__.....---------- 224, 233, 905, 303, 317

HB 906--Eggs; include in definition of

agricultural products-----.----.-.---- 223, 233, 278, 527, 597

HB 907--Insurance Code; new table of minimum

valuation standards------------------------721, 726, 835, 844, 982

HB 908--Ware County; compensation of coroner-.----- 224, 233, 278, 303, 317

HB 909--Estate of Ward; notice of application

to sell, invest-----------------------.-.----662, 671, 734, 843, 952

HB 910--Teachers' Retirement System; reserve

funds ------.506, 515, 578, 928, 977, 985, 1115, 1124, 1135, 1248, 1293

HB 913--Bulloch County; compensation of clerk of

Superior Court----------

.--------...---224, 233, 278, 303, 317

HB 915--Seed Law; treated seed, unlawful to

sell for feed ..._-.---...-----_--_----_-----721, 726, 835, 1006, 1244

HB 916--Monroe County; clerical help for

tax commissioner ....... .-----_------------...-- 224, 233, 278, 407, 410

HB 917--Carrier, Shipper; paying certain charges,

labor organizations ------------------------------506, 515, 578, 584, 809

HB 918--Hart County; Board of Finance --------------262, 269, 296, 407, 410

HB 919--Superior Court Clerks; keep

microfilm records.-------- -- 816, 825, 917, 1008, 1238

HB 920--Muscogee County; pensions for employees ........ 262, 269, 296, 407, 410

HB 921--Municipalities; grants for street

construction _..-.....-------..------ ...------ .665, 671, 734, 925, 981, 1134

HB 922--Charitable Agencies and Licenses

Required Act; amend------------------------818, 826, 917, 1005, 1238

HB 925--Forsyth County; Superior Court, change

time for holding--_..-___-------------_.........____......325, 330, 401, 524, 532

HB 927--Motor Vehicle Licenses Act; private

trailers .............................................----------.--816, 826, 917, 1140, 1239

HB 928--Warrants; advance payment by

person requesting----.-------------------------287, 292, 337, 582, 718

HB 929--Pooler, Town of; ad valorem tax.--___----_.......... 262, 269, 296, 407, 411

HB 930--State Employees' Retirement Fund;

amend ............_._--------_.----------................... -884, 901, 991, 1008, 1231

HB 933--Telephone; prohibit certain language.--_.___..._--._.............. 884, 902, 991

HB 936--Tax; income credit given for payment

for machinery........... 821, 825, 916, 1005, 1119, 1231, 1250, 1255, 1257

HB 938--Athens, City of; closing of

certain streets-------.------ --------------------262, 270, 296, 926, 929

HB 939--Athens, City of; absentee ballots----------------262, 270, 296, 926, 929

HB 940--Athens, City of; corporate limits-------..----.262, 270, 296, 926, 929

HB 941--Fidelity Bonds on State Employees;

amend act on purchases..----........._.--------..........287, 292, 337, 525, 596

HB 945--Telephone Facilities; use for

illegal purposes-------------------------- ... 821, 824, 916, 1005, 1239

HB 946--Animal Remedies; regulate sale of.------._------................885, 902, 992

HB 947--Troup County; create Civil and

Criminal Court..------------------.------------------262, 270, 296, 407, 411

HB 948--Courts of Inquiry; hear evidence,

defendant statement.------------------------721, 731, 839, 1009, 1118

HB 949--Criminal Trial; accused can testify......721, 731, 839, 1009, 1120, 1293

HB 951--Lincoln County; compensation of

treasurer --...----............................... 325, 330, 401, 524, 862, 894

HB 952--Lincoln County; compensation of

commissioners ................ ...............-................--.--325, 330, 401, 524, 849

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HB 953--Dawson, City of; corporate limits...................... 325, 330, 401, 524, 532

HB 954--Dade County; combine office of tax collector and receiver----------------..-----.---323, 330, 401, 583, 586
HB 955--Ashburn, City of; close certain streets.--.----. 323, 331, 401, 524, 533 HB 956--Beneficiary; redefine certain terms,
including trusts----..----------------------------.506, 515, 578, 743, 979

HB 957--Tennille, City of; corporate limits ---------- 323, 331, 401, 841, 862, 894 HB 958--Dooly County; compensation of coroner......---- 667, 671, 734, 841, 850 HB 959--Motor Fuel Tax Law;

kerosene'tax.----------------------.390, 396, 521, 687, 1129, 1223, 1224

HB 960--Chattahooch.ee County; retirement,

!

..'certain employees--------_.----.--._--...--..--..--.322, 331, 401, 583, 587

HB 962--Thomaston, City of; election

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of council----------_------..------ -------------- 322, 331, 402, 583, 587

HB 963--Monroe, City of; establish

improvement fund.----------------.--.-----. 322, 331, 402, 524, 533

HB 964--Rome, City of; corporate limits.--_-----.------322, 331, 402, 524, 533 HB 965--Rome, City of; public transportation.--------..--322, 331, 402, 524, 534

HB 966--Cedartown, City of; corporate limits.-.----------322, 332, 402, 523, 534 HB 967--Sumter County; compensation of clerk of
Superior and City Courts ..------.------------322, 332, 402, 523, 534 HB 968--Thomaston, City of; corporate limits------.-.. 321, 332, 402, 583, 587 HB 969--Glynn County; commissioners ----------------._.._ 322, 332, 402, 523, 535

HB 970--Glynh Couriiy; provide education beyond high school.--.----------------------------------.567, 571, 682, 745, 851
HB 974--Obscene Literature; relating to sale' of----------.. 811, 834, 924, 1005 HB 976--Avera, Town of; amend charter---------------- 320, 332, 403, 583, 588 HB 977^Leesburg, City of; corporate limits.------------320, 332, 403, 524, 535 HB 979--Pooler, Town of; amend charter------------ ---- .320, 332, 403, 524, 535 HB! 980--Pooler, Town of; millage

rate levied.--------------------------. .--------------321, 333, 403, 524, 536 KB , 981--Adel, City of; corporate limits.----------------320, 333, 403, 583, 588 HB 982--Clayton County; Superior Court Clerks,
use separate index book.----------------------"--.'320, 333, 403, 524, 536 HB 983--Martinez, City of; grant charter------------.567, 572, 682, 841, 851 HB S84--Carroll County; commissioners.----'----------.321, 333, 403, 524, 536 HB 985--Temple, Town of; adopt new charter..-------- 321, 333, 403, 524, 537 HB 986--Fertilizer Act; define certain words..... ....-.... 324, 333, 406, 527, 1117

HB 987--Echols County; establish Board : of Commissioners --------......^.------.......-------- 320, 333, 404, 524, 537

HB 989--Atlanta* City of; powers to vacate ^ ; : } certain streets.----------------------.------------321, 334, 404, 524, 537 HB 992--Jeff Davis County; provide terms of
Superior Court..--.------------------_-------------.321, 334, 404, 524, 538 HB 993--Long County; compensation of Tax Collector_:_ 320, 334, 404, 524, 538

HB 994--Glynn County; compensation of Sheriff.----_ 320, 334, 404, 524, 538

HB "995--Brunswick, City Court; amend Act creating----320, 334, 404, 524, 539

HB 998--Manchester, City of; change corporate limits.--510, 515, 578, 688, 692

HB 1600--Athens, City of; public transportation system .-.321, 334, 404, 926, 930

HB 1003--Agricultural products; license

; various dealers ----------------------324, 334, 404, 1006, 1010, 1140, 1229

HB 1004--Putnam County; combine office of Tax Collector and Receiver---------------------------,321, 335, 405, 539

HB 1005--Putnam County; compensation of Sheriff, Clerk, Ordinary, etc. -- ---- ----.------------------ .321, 335, 405, 539

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HB 1006--Laurens County; abolish office of Treasurer-------------------------509, 515, 579, 688, 693, 1290
HB 1007--Americus, City of; amend charter------.--_--509, 515, 579, 688, 692 HB 1010--Watkinsville, Town of; amend charter----------. 509, 515, 579, 688, 694 HB 1011--Minimum Foundation Program; funds
paid to local teachers...------.--.......------......--_.570, 572, 683, 925, 979 HB 1012--Polk County; increase number of
commissioners _____.__--------..--.--.......--------.--.....509, 516, 579, 688, 694 HB 1013--Eastman, City of; amend charter.----._--__._----511, 516, 579, 688, 694 HB 1014--Dodge County; terms of the
Superior Court..--------------------.------------ 509, 516, 579, 688, 695 HB 1015--Talbot County; create office of
Tax Commissioner.--.----------.....--_------...._510, 516, 579, 688, 695 HB 1016--Gordon, City of; extend the corporate limits--..509, 516, 579, 688, 695 HB 1017--Warrenties to Consumers;
manufacturers impart.------.-------------_--..816,- 826, 917, 1005, 1121 HB 1018--Motor Vehicles; unlawful to sell
mufflers causing noise.----_--.--------------....--722, 727, 836, 1141, 1240 HB 1019--Paulding County; amend Act creating
Board of Commissioners.___...----.----_----------.._.._. 568, 841, 864, 1133 HB 1021--Paulding County; amend Act creating
Tax Commissioner------.----------_----.---_--568, 572, 683, 745, 848 HB 1024--Madison County; amend Act
incorporating City of Ila___----....----------------610, 516, 579, 688, 696 HB 1025--Albany-Dougherty Payroll Development;
create ..-....--------......--------.------------_...567, 572, 683, 745, 849 HB 1026--Albany, City of; extend corporate limits....----608, 516, 580, 688, 696 HB 1027--Albany, City of; amend charter-.---__----.509, 517, 580, 688, 696 HB 1028--Dougherty County; compensation of Sheriff,
Ordinary, Clerk ------.----.......----......-_......._-509, 517, 580, 688, 697 HB 1029--Albany, City of; change limit of ad
valorem taxes------------------------...--...------.510, 517, 580, 688, 697 HB 1030--Griffin, City of; amend charter.----------------509, 517, 580, 688, 697 HB 1031--Spalding County; compensation of Coroner.--. 510, 517, 580, 688, 698 HB 1032--Thomson and McDuffie County Industrial
Development Authority; create------------------510, 517, 580, 688, 698 HB 1033--Rochelle, City of; grant new charter.----.------608, 517, 580, 688, 698 HB 1034--Education Boards; authority over
school property..----------...--------------------570, 572, 683, 925, 1128 HB 1035--Atlanta, City of; provide pensions
to employees............-...!.--.'--_----------..----------660/672, 734, 841, 851 HB 1036--Muscogee County; examine plumbers, steamfitters.-........ 508, 518, 580 HB 1040--Drunkeness in public; amend Act defining--.879, 906, 995, 1139, 1240 HB 1041--Macon, City of; closing of alley.------------.----508, 518, 581, 688, 699 HB 1042--Macon, City of; amend charter------------._.510, 518, 581, 688, 1042 HB 1043--Macon, City of; relating to Recorders Court--510, 518, 581, 688, 1043 HB 1044--Macon City of; extend corporate limits----...... 510, 518, 581, 688, 700 HB 1045--Macon, City of; relating to insurance
for employees--.._-...--.--------------..----------.507, 518, 581, 688, 700
HB 1046--Macon, City of; change date of tax returns....--508, 518, 581, 688, 700
HB 1047--Macon, City of; relating to polling places......... 508, 519, 581, 688, 701
HB 1048--Bibb County; amend Act on Board of Commissioners....--------------------.....--.508, 519, 581, 688, 701
HB 1049--Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority; create ........------------------. --......---------- .... 508, 519, 581, 688, 701

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HB 1052--Employees Retirement System of Georgia; provide for changes-----------------------------816, 826, 917, 1005, 1120
HB 1054--Waycross Judicial Circuit; compensation of Judge ----------------------.__------------722, 727, 836, 927, 930
HB 1055--Rockdale County; amend Act creating Board of Commissioners------------------------ 568, 572, 683, 745, 848
HB 1056--Alapaha Judicial Circuit; compensation of Solicitor-General-------------.------.--------567, 572, 683, 842, 847
HB 1057--Hinesville, City of; relating to franchises, licenses, etc.----------..--_----------667, 573, 683, 745, 848
HB 1060--Covington, City of; amend charter..----------667, 672, 734, 842, 847 HB 1061--Superior Court Clerks; funds
for retirement----------------------._----.-----662, 672, 734, 843, 953 HB 1062--Equitable Proceedings; amend Act
relating to------------------------------------.884, 902, 992, 1139, 1240 HB 1066--State Office Building Authority; amend
Act relating to------------------------569, 573, 683, 743, 804, 820 HB 1068--Teachers, Bus Drivers; salary increase.--------------883, 902, 992 HB 1070--Thomasville, City of; amend public
school system ._.__-_..---..------------------------668, 573, 684, 745, 849 HB 1071--Superior and City Court Clerks;
destroy certain books.------------------.883, 902, 992, 1139, 1254, 1291 HB 1072--Chatham County; establish fire
districts ------------------------------------568, 573, 684, 1007, 1019, 1291 HB 1073--Alma, Town of; amend charter-.-.------------.668, 573, 684, 745, 850 HB 1075--Berrien Superior Court; change dates of holding--------.568, 573, 684 HB 1080--Municipalities; grant certain powers..----------811, 834, 924, 1136, 1228 HB 1081--Municipalities; annexing of territory.--.....893, 914, 989, 1136, 1241 HB 1083--Laurenceville, City of; amend charter.--------.568, 573, 684, 745, 850 HB 1084--Fulton County; compensation of Judge
of Juvenile Court _...----.--------------------..--886, 902, 992, 1160, 1292 HB 1086--Waycross Judicial Circuit; compensate
Solicitor-General --.--------------------._-------666, 672, 734, 843, 847 HB 1087--Allentown, Town of; amend charter-----------666, 672, 734, 842, 852 HB 1088--Mclntyre, Town of; change corporate
limits --------------------...----.----------............667, 672, 735, 842, 852 HB 1090--Insurance Code; insurers may invest--------884, 902, 992, 1141, 1241 HB 1092--Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; time
of holding court----------------------------.-.-666, 672, 735, 843, 852
HB 1093--Webster County; salary of Commissioners, Clerks ----------.--...----.----------------------- 666, 673, 735, 842, 853
HB 1094--Athens, City of; provide for acquiring a tract of land.._------------------..-------------..666, 673, 735, 842, 853
HB 1095--Palmetto, Town of; amend charter----------668, 673, 735, 842, 853
HB 1096--Fulton County; places where voters register-----.------..------..-------------.----668, 673, 735, 842, 853
HB 1103--East Point, City of; extend corporate limits ----.----------_--------------------------894, 897, 1003, 1142, 1146
HB 1104--East Point, City of; extend corporate limits ------------------------------.--.----__--894, 897, 1003, 1142, 1147
HB 1105--East Point, City of; extend corporate limits ------------....--------------------------894, 897, 1003, 1142, 1147
HB 1106--East Point, City of; election precincts----------668, 673, 735, 842, 854
HB 1107--East Point, City of; Recorders Court----------668, 673, 735, 842, 854

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HB 1108--East Point, City of; extend corporate limits .----------.----------__-------.894, 897, 1002, 1142, 1147
HB 1109--East Point, City of; retirement of employees--------------------_____...__.667, 673, 735, 842, 854
HB 1110--College Park, City of; extend corporate limits --------------------------------_----895, 897, 1002, 1142, 1147
HB 1111--DeKalb County; retirement for officers and employees----_________----------------------663, 674, 736, 842, 855
HB 1112--DeKalb County; taxation for public building upkeep------------------------------------664, 674, 736, 842, 855
HB 1113--Avondale Estates, City of; amend charter.----..664, 674, 736, 842, 855 HB 1114--DeKalb County Water Works
Advisory Board; repeal--------------.___--....664, 674, 736, 842, 856 HB 1115--Teachers'Retirement System; provide funds----662, 674, 736, 925, 951 HB 1116--Warrants; must specify certain
information _----------------_------------_--877, 913, 1001, 1139, 1241 HB 1117--Wayne County; consolidate laws----_________...663, 674, 736, 842, 865, 988 HB 1118--Screven, Town of;
utility service....--__--------------___...----------_663, 675, 736, 842, 856 HB 1119--Marion County; amend Act creating
Board of Commissioners------.------------------664, 675, 736, 842, 856 HB 1120--Charlton County; fire prevention districts----660, 675, 737, 842, 857 HB 1121--Employees' Retirement System; establish
credits _..------...----------------.------....----....----.881, 897, 1002, 1246 HB 1122--Warner Robins, City of; abandon
sewer easement--------------------------664, 675, 737, 927, 938, 989 HB 1123--Marion County; compensation of
Tax Commissioner----------------------_.----..663, 675, 737, 842, 857 HB 1124--Baker County; compensation of
Board of Education--____------------__.......663, 675, 737, 842, 857 HB 1125--Fishing; relating to length of
minnow nets.------------------------------__-818, 826, 917, 1006, 1247 HB 1127--Muscogee County; create "Columbus-
Muscogee Board of Commissioners"------_--665, 676, 737, 842, 858 HB 1128--Burke County; compensation of Coroner--.----664, 676, 737, 842, 858 HB 1129--Cherokee Indians; repeal certain laws..--_..818, 826, 918, 1121, 1293 HB 1130--Elberton, City of; City Court.......__.--.....__...663, 676, 737, 842, 858 HB 1131--Wrightsville, City of; amend charter----------665, 676, 737, 842, 859 HB 1132--State Officials; establish fixed salary------.--------722, 727, 836, 1009 HB 1133--Budget Bureau; provide appropriation for.----.661, 676, 738, 925, 1247 HB 1134--Reidsville, City of; amend charter.....--....__....661, 676, 738, 842, 859 HB 1135--Camilla, City of; amend charter--------..__----664, 676, 738, 842, 859 HB 1136--Atlanta, City of; pensions, certain
credits --------------.__------------.818, 827, 918, 1008, 1020, 1292 HB 1137--Quitman, City of; create new charter.----......._665, 677, 738, 842, 860 HB 1138--Hampton, Town of; assessment for
sewer lines----------------_._--------------.661, 677, 738, 842, 860 HB 1139--Locust Grove, Town of; change
corporate limits---..--------------------_--------661, 677, 738, 842, 862 HB 1140--Locust Grove, Town of; amend
charter --------...._..__------------------------663, 677, 738, 842, 860 HB 1141--Dalton, City of; amend charter--___.663, 677, 738, 1008, 1021, 1291 HB 1142--Hunting; certain specifications
at night-.........---..-----.----------------------817, 827, 918, 1006, 1108 HB 1144--Harris County; Superior Court,
clerical help....--.___------------..--------------........665, 677, 738, 843, 861

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HB 1145--Atlanta, City of; exclude certain territory--.-- 722, 727, 836, 927, 930 HB 1146--East Point, City of; extend corporate
limits __------------------------____------------------663, 677, 739, 843, 1013 HB 1150--Cherokee County; representatives in
positions 1 and 2..._..__________________,,_------.----665, 678, 739, 843, 861 HB 1151--Cherokee County; licensing of amusement
machines _-----------------------------------818, 827, 918, 1136, 1242 HB 1153--Forest Park, City of; describe
corporate limits _....._.,,__________,,...--------------------_722, 727, 836, 927, 931 HB 1154--Colquitt County; amend City
Court Act.--------------------------...--------------722, 728, 836, 927, 931 HB 1155--Haralson County; compensation of
Treasurer ....----_--------.._-...--------------------722, 728, 836, 927, 931 HB 1156--Brunswick, City of; amend charter----.--..--._722, 728, 837, 927, 932 HB 1157--Income Tax; professional associations
be taxed...-..--------------------------__-_----721, 731, 840, 844, 952 HB 1158--Newnan, City of; closing of certain streetS-_-___._723, 728, 837, 927, 932 HB 1159--West Point, City of; group insurance
for employees __------------------_.____----_--723, 728, 837, 927, 932 HB 1160--Fulton County; teacher pension
and retirement.-___,,.._,,_-_.._......___.._ 885, 903, 927, 992, 1008, 1161, 1292 HB 1161--Atlanta, City of; additional pension
if injured -.._------___ .------------ _.__ 815, 827, 918, 1008, 1013 HB 1162--Atlanta, City of; pension increased---883, 903, 993, 1142, 1162, 1291 HB 1163--General Appropriations Act; Wesleyan
Conservatory Property__________----------------721, 732, 840, 925, 933 HB 1164--Dublin Judicial Court; compensation
of Solicitor-General--------------_------__723, 728, 837, 927, 933 HB 1166--Kennesaw, City of; extend corporate limits.._.723, 728, 837, 927, 933 HB 1167--Marietta, City of; change corporate limitS-723, 729, 837, 927, 939, 989 HB 1168--Smyrna, City of; repeal certain section
of charter----------...----------------------.723, 729, 837, 927, 934 HB 1169--Austell, City of; change
corporate limits--------------------------__.......723, 729, 837, 927, 934 HB 1170--Cobb County Records and
Identification Bureau; create..........------------723, 729, 838, 927, 934 HB 1171--Cobb Judicial Circuit; compensation
of Judges ..--------..___.__._______..__________----------------723, 729, 838, 927, 935 HB 1172--Cobb County; compensation of Treasurer-----..724, 729, 838, 927, 935 HB 1173--Cobb County; compensation of Coroner..........--724, 729, 838, 927, 935 HB 1174--Cobb County; compensation of
Sheriff, Clerk ......____._..._..__ ------------------....-724, 730, 838, 927, 936 HB 1175--Cobb County; combine office of
Tax Receiver and Collector--------------------724, 730, 838, 927, 936 HB 1176--Cobb County; Commissioner of
Roads and Revenues----_,_____--_--___--------.724, 730, 838, 927, 936 HB 1177--Georgia War Veterans Museum;
create ._._____________,,______--.--.-------------------892, 914, 989, 1141, 1242 HB 1180--Savannah Municipal Court;
increase costs.----------------------.._--__.......724, 730, 838, 927, 937 HB 1181--Savannah, City of; extend corporate limits-- ------------724, 730, 838 HB 1182--White County; amend Act on
Board of Commissioners.----................--...------724, 730, 839, 927, 937 HB 1183--Chatsworth, City of; extend
corporate limits..-.--.----------_----,,--------------724, 730, 839, 927, 937 HB 1184--Vidalia, City of; provide for wards.--------818, 827, 918, 1008, 1014

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H3 1186--Floyd County; composition oi Board of Commissioners------------------815, 827, 918, 1008, 1014
HB 1187--Brooks County; compensation of Sheriff----815, 828, 918, 1008, 1014 HB 1189--Morrow, City of; amend charter______-819, 828, 919, 1008, 1015 HB 1190--Lake City, City of; amend charter----------819, 828, 919, 1008, 1015 HB 1191--Eiverdale, City of; Merit System-__....__-819, 828, 919, 1008, 1015 HB 1192--Brunswick Judicial Circuit; compensation
of Solicitor-General --------.......__--------..----815, 828, 919, 1008, 1016 HB 1193--Judicial Circuits; certain Assistant
Solicitor-Generals ------------------------------885, 903, 993, 1139, 1148 HB 1194--Georgia State Highway Authority;
bonds, maximum sum.--------.---------879, 906, 995, 1136, 1139, 1227 HB 1195--Gainesville, City of; annexing
certain land------.----------------------------.815, 828, 919, 1008, 1017 HB 1196--Tifton, City of; manager's bond----------------.812, 829, 919, 1008, 1017 HB 1197--Macon, City of; closing certain alleys--------.815, 829, 919, 1008, 1017 HB 1198--Atlanta, City of; offenses against
ordinances --------__._--.----........_....----....816, 829, 920, 1008, 1018 HB 1199--Atlanta, City of; traffic courts---------------816, 829, 920, 1008, 1018 HB 1200--Fulton County; compensation
of Coroner----------------------.817, 829, 920, 1008, 1022, 1223, 1225 HB 1201--DeKalb County; create a Bond Commission.. 817, 829, 920, 1008, 1018 HB 1203--Intangible property; amend Act----____ 878, 913, 1001, 1141, 1228 HB 1204--Coweta County Pension and
Retirement Pay Act; amend.--------------------817, 829, 920, 1008, 1019 HB 1205--Gwinnett County; prohibit pinball machines 817, 830, 920, 1008, 1019 HB 1208--Rossville, City of; change corporate limits .... 886, 903, 993, 1142, 1149 HB 1209--Fort Oglethorpe, Town of; amend charter..... 886, 903, 993, 1142, 1149 HB 1210--Rossville, City of; amend charter.-...-.-.,.... 886, 903, 993, 1142, 1149 HB 1213--College Park, City of; amend charter... 886, 904, 994, 1142, 1163, 1292 HB 1214--Minimum Foundation Program; funds to
local units...... ,.._..._...------....._.------------ 883, 904, 994, 1136, 1229 HB 1215--Coweta Circuit Superior Court; compensation
of Judge ........ ..........._..--........ .----...--.895, 897, 1002, 1139, 1242 HB 1216--Atlanta, City of; treatment of alcoholics----.885, 905, 994, 1142, 1149 HB 1217--College Park, City of; amend charter-.......... 886, 905, 994, 1142, 1147 HB 1218--Fulton County; City-County Board of
Tax Assessors..... .._...._...-------- ---- 886, 905, 994, 1142, 1164, 1292 HB 1219--DeKalb County; office of county treasurer--............ ... 885, 905, 994 HB 1220--DeKalb County; Board of Education
districts ----._.... .----.......... .. -.-- 888, 904, 993, 1142, 1164, 1292 HB 1222--Manchester, City of; amend charter ..... -888, 904, 993, 1142, 1150 HB 1223--Manchester, City of; amend charter.--------..... 887, 904, 993, 1142, 1150
HB 1224--Manchester, City of; employees insurance... .887, 904, 993, 1142, 1150
HB 1225--Swan Lake, City of; grant charter ..........----....----......... 886, 904, 994
HB 1226--East Point, City of; reduce City limits ...... ._ 887, 905, 994, 1142, 1151
HB 1227--Atlanta, City of; extend corporate limits ...... 887, 905, 995, 1142, 1151
HB 1229--East Point, City of; amend charter..----.... ....887, 905, 995, 1142, 1151
HB 1230--Atlanta, City of; amend Act on Criminal Court ----...._.................----..__... ................885, 906, 995, 1142, 1165, 1292
HB 1231--Fulton County; Justice Courts, Justice of the Peace--------.. ...... ._----........... 887, 906, 995, 1137, 1166, 1292
HB 1232--Manchester, City of: amend charter...........___.. 887, 906, 995, 1137, 1151
HB 1233--Municipalities; authorities enforcing revenue matters.. 893, 914, 989

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HB 1240--Paulding County; appointment of

County Depository........_. .

888, 906, 995, 1137, 1152

HB 1241--Paulding County; abolish office

of Treasurer..____.----...__._._._.____..__._ ........... 888, 906, 996, 1137, 1152

HB 1242--Paulding County; compensation of Coroner 888, 907, 996, 1137, 1152

HB 1243--Tax Collection Study Commission; create....... 889, 907, 996, 1137, 1153

HB 1244--DeKalb County; provide for election

precincts ...... ....._......_._.__.__._---...... ...... ._ 889, 908, 997, 1137, 1153

HB 1245--DeKalb County; establishing a Juvenile

Court .................. ........... . .. .......... ... .. 888, 908, 997, 1142, 1167, 1292

HB 1246--Atlanta, City of; municipal Revenue

Collector .__..........................._.._.......... ...

. 889, 908, 997, 1137, 1153

HB 1249--Rockdale County; minors in private

institutions .................. ..__.._._.......... . . . 889, 908, 997, 1137, 1154

HB 1250--DeKalb County; amend Act on Civil

and Criminal Courts ..........................

881, 898, 1001, 1137, 1154

HB 1251--Civil Defense Act of 1951; amend ._ 895, 898, 1001, 1136, 1243

HB 1252--Georgia Civil Defense Act; convening

of the Assembly.............. ... ........ .......

877, 913, 1001, 1136, 1243

HB 1253--Georgia Civil Defense Act; relocation

of seat of government. ............... ...... .... . 878, 913, 1001, 1136, 1243

HB 1254--West Point, City of; sale of certain

property ..-...__________..____..._._.__...._... ............. 889, 909, 998, 1137, 1154

HB 1255--Elbert County; compensation of Clerk

889, 909, 998, 1137, 1155

HB 1256--Elbert County; amend Board of

Commissioners --.--____--_.----_-.....----............ 890, 909, 998, 1137, 1155

HB 1257--Elbert County; compensation of Sheriff .....

889, 909, 998

HB 1258--Commerce, City of; provide for voter

registration .............__._______....................__ 881, 898, 1002, 1142, 1168, 1287

HB 1259--Commerce, City of; extend corporate limits .. 890, 910, 998, 1137, 1155

HB 1260--Commerce, City of; relating to box ball, bowling alleys .. 879, 907, 996

HB 1261--Commerce, City of; as to first and second wards ... ..... 879, 907, 996

HB 1262--Jefferson, City of; change corporate limits 881, 898, 1002, 1137, 1156

HB 1264--Commerce, City of; school board.........._...._...._--_,,...--_ ....879, 907, 996

HB 1266--Commerce, City of; change corporate limits 881, 898, 1002, 1137, 1156

HB 1267--Chatsworth, City of; closing an alley .... 890, 907, 996, 1137, 1156

HB 1268--Augusta, City of; erect overhead passageway ___.....-.-........___.___..----.... ............. 890, 907, 996, 1137, 1157

HB 1269--Augusta, City of; create Civil Service Board............................................................. 890, 908, 997, 1137, 1157

HB 1270--Richmond County-Augusta; Tax Assesors ...-.890, 908, 997, 1137, 1157

HB 1271--Ordinary and Election Districts; change ... ..... . 878, 914, 1001

HB 1272--Early County; amend Board of Commissioners Act----.......__...._..........._...

.891, 909, 997, 1137, 1158

HB 1273--Reynolds, City of; amend charter...___._ ......... 890, 909, 997, 1137, 1159

HB 1275--Washington-Wilkes Payroll Development Authority; create ..__..........____.___.----_.------.___._ 891, 909, 997, 1137, 1159

HB 1276--Atlanta, City of; change corporate limits ...... 893, 914, 989, 1137, 1159

HB 1277--East Point, City of; as to land lots ..-.----..893, 914, 989, 1137, 1159

HB 1278--Long County; unlawful to fish on the Sabbath

. .890, 910, 998

HB 1279--Columbus, City of; paying current expenses taxes..___.__. 891, 1005, 1160

HB 1281--Ordinaries; defining duties..__..---..--.......891, 910, 998, 1137, 1158

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1449

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
HR 42--Scoggin, Mrs. Mary L.; to compensate .----------192, 196, 236, 582, 597 HR 59--University of Georgia; convey land to Tift County.....-.-.-.._.--.._--------.32 HR 68--Athens-Clarke County; Beverage Control Board ................._._ .......154, 499 HR 94--Rundles, Ernest Paul; to compensate............___.__..667, 678, 739, 926, 953 HR 105--Ordinaries Retirement Fund of Georgia;
investigate __....................__......_........................._......,885, 898, 990, 1137, 1158 HR 110--Jones, Wanda; to compensate.....--................. .__._....__.667, 678, 739, 926, 954
HR 129--Rive, Reverend E. K.; to compensate .------------.666, 678, 739, 926, 955 HR 175--Mahan, H. S., Jr.; to compensate................_........ 192, 196, 236, 582, 598 HR 187--License Tags; stipulate quality of material used... .. 288, 292, 337, 1117 HR 192--Wood, Mr. James W. and Mrs. Vierra;
to compensate----.._...----_--..----------........._._.668, 678, 739, 926, 956 HR 212--Hall and Sons Milling Company; to compensate__665, 678, 739, 926, 956 HR 229--Fallin, Lester B.; to compensate..-.........-...._.___.___.192, 196, 236, 582, 599 HR 232--Habersham County; election Members Board of Education.... _ .206, 212 HR 260--Putnam County; filling vacancies on Board
of Education ...._..__..._._..____.__.._._...._._....._____..___..............165, 174, 203, 238, 345 HR 270--White, Watkins C.; to compensate.__..._......__.__......883, 899, 990, 1138, 1212 HR 286--Alien, Albert G.; to compensate...... _.._._.... ...... _.__.._192, 197, 236, 582, 599 HR 287--Dial, Fred; to compensate......... __....................._._.____._...._. 678, 739, 926, 957 HR 308--Notify Senate House has convened--.----_...._.......--_.--------------___.--.........5
HR 309--Notify Governor House has convened-----------....-...........-.....-_...._.___....._......6 HR 312--Joint Session; hear message from Governor----_----------------_.. ......_.... 9 HR 313--Clarke County Delegation; express appreciation to------------------10, 11 HR 314--Brown, Hon. Paul; regrets at passing....--------------.--.--_..._._....._.__ 10, 11 HR 318--Jordan, Hon. Harvey; relative to...--------..----.--.------._----.___...... 10, 11 HR 321--Joint Session for electing Highway Board Member--...-......--.-. 10, 11, 41 HR 322--Milledgeville State Hospital; Chapel of All Faiths ..----------.10, 11, 65 HR 323--Hamilton, Hon. George B.; commending.....................-.....--.........._.._...10, 11 HR 328--Collins, Mrs. Willie Mae Hunt; to
compensate _.....------_--------............--...........876, 915, 1003, 1010, 1213 HR 330--Mathis, Ralph; to compensate----------...----------193, 197, 236, 583, 600 HR 333--Ingram, Dr. Ben; to compensate......----....--........666, 678, 739, 926, 958 HR 337--Anderson, Hon. Jim; commending.................._.__.._.....____..__..__._.._._..___.. 37, 38 HR 343--Hopkins, Carl S.; to compensate..---------- .............192, 197, 236, 582, 601 HR 346--Smith, Bernard and Mrs. Blanche Carpenter;
to compensate ................. ...........-----..... ---- .668, 679, 739, 926, 959 HR 347--Pendley, Henry A.; to compensate----------------667, 679, 740, 926, 960 HR 348--Packard, R. P.; to compensate ....-- ..----......----666, 679, 740, 926, 960 HR 349--Vandiver, S. Ernest; designate state highway------------226, 267, 11.15 HR 350--Alien, Hon. Ivan, Jr. and City of Atlanta; express
appreciation to ._....-- .._... .......... ._...____----_............_.. ._..._..............---- 37, 38 HR 351--Hughes, Hon. J. W.; express appreciation to------------.----.. -- .. 37, 38 HR 352--Hearn, Major General George; express appreciation.------------....--_..__.38 HR 354--Teal, M. A.; to compensate----------------------...193, 197, 236, 582, 602 HR 355--Whitley, Judge James; congratulate and honor........--.._---------------- 38 HR 357--Yeomans, James Vester; to compensate----.876, 915, 1003, 1010, 1214 HR 358--Georgia Association of Broadcasters; commending......................__.._. 45, 61 HR 359--Oglethorpe, General James E.; designate bridge.----------------224, 267 HR 360--Schley County Development Authority; create--164, 174, 203, 238, 348 HR 361--Derst Baking Company; to compensate----.192, 197, 236, 583, 602, 661 HR 362--Pollard, Mrs. Jim; to compensate.....-..------...... 667, 679, 740, 926, 961 HR 363--Revenue Anticipation Certificates; authorize
issuance----.--.-----------------------------.---.--506, 519, 582, 686, 752

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HR 364--Revenue Bonds; allow political subdivisions,

municipalities issue---------.------------- -------- 506, 519, 582, 687, 1261

HR 365--Gillis, Hon. James, Jr.; elect to Highway Board ..----------------.------..42

HR 366--Macon County Industrial Building Authority;

create ....... ....

. 164, 175, 204, 238, 350

HR 367--Vicksburg, Mississippi; place monument------.287, 292, 337, 340, 718

HR 368--Confederate Veteran; monument to last---287, 292, 337, 340, 953, 969

HR 369--Chief Justices; four busts in State Judicial

Building ____--_,, ___

288, 293, 337, 527, 980, 1134

HR 371--Governor's Veto-_-.----_----.------_----------.390, 396, 521, 742, 970

HR 373--Emanuel County Development Authority;

create ._.--.-----.-------------------.--..164, 175, 204, 238, 375

HR 375--General Assembly; meetings

of - ------ -- -- --102, 104, 138, 181, 249, 284, 387, 393, 503, 544, 569

HR 376--Appropriation Control; provide

for ... .-- ..----...---- 102, 105, 138, 181, 244, 285, 388, 394, 503, 545, 569

HR 377--Echols County; members Board of Education---164, 175, 204, 239, 357

HR 379--Mitchell County Development Authority;

create--------..- ._..------.-------- ----------------164, 175, 204, 239, 359

HR 380--Fayette County; elect members Board of

Education __----____.......... .. _..----,,. .__ ...... .... 164, 175, 204, 239, 365

HR 381--Wilkes County; establish fire prevention

districts __.._----..------.._.._.--....... ---------- ._..- -164, 175, 204, 239, 367

HR 382--Property Valuation Program; Taxation; counties or

municipalities borrow from private firms ..163, 175, 204, 239, 255, 289

HR 383--Dooly County; issue certain revenue bonds ----.163, 176, 204, 239, 370

HR 384--Okefenokee Swamp; open Perimeter road---------289, 293, 337, 526, 596

HR 388--Richmond County; employees insurance.--------163, 176, 205, 239, 372

HR 389--Slum Clearance and Redevelopment; counties

authorized .... ............__.._....----._................. ....--662, 679, 740, 742, 1273

HR 390--Mayors and Municipal Officials; pay tribute.-__------.------------64, 65

HR 391--University of Georgia; Board of Regents to renovate buildings..... 64, 65

HR 396--Board of Regents; commending on seminar.------------------ .... ... 64, 65

HR 397--Stone Mountain; relative to visiting ------------------------------------65

HR 399--Board of Regents; expressing appreciation--------------------_.. .....77, 78

HR 400--Bork, Brigadier General Lester and Major Eugene

Carson; commend---_--_--------------__________------------77, 78

HR 401--National Guard, Georgia Army; commend Battery "A"------------77, 78

HR 402--Hubbard, Melvin; to compensate ..----------------667, 679, 740, 926, 962

HR 403--Early County; exempt from certain taxation....... 163, 176, 205, 239, 374

HR 404--Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development

Authority; create.--.----------.----.------------163, 176, 205, 239, 377

HR 405--Towns County; election members Board of Education ---264, 270, 296

HR 407--Reed, W. 0., Jr.; to compensate.-----------.------665, 679, 740, 926, 963

HR 409--Macon County; elect members Board of

Education ----------....--.._.___.----.....-----__._____.___.__..264, 270, 297, 340, 419

HR 410--Georgia Authority to utilize Georgia labor....---------------- -- -- --.90, 99

HR 411--Brunswick and Glynn County Development

Authority; create......----------------------------.163, 176, 205, 239, 379

HR 412--Taylor, J. C.; to compensate----..------------------668, 679, 740, 926, 964

HR 413--Taylor, John Lewis and Amy; to compensate-- 668, 680, 740, 926, 964

HR 414--Taylor, Tommy Lee; to compensate--------------.666, 680, 740, 926, 965

HR 415--Kingsland Development Authority; create .......... 264, 270, 297, 340, 422

HR 416--Berrien County Industrial Building

Authority; create-----------.------------.---------264, 271, 297, 340, 427

HR 418--Johnson County; levy ad valorem tax ....__....--. 264, 271, 297, 340, 431

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1451

HR 420--Voting; candidate must announce to legalize write-in vote._._._______....._-__--------------.------...---- 287, 293, 338, 526, 1282
HR 421--Peach County; Board of Education borrow funds . -- --.----...--..------------._.._ .._._____._. ..._.2G4, 271, 297, 340, 436
HR 423--Cartersville Development Authority; create.- 566, 574, 684, 742, 755 HR 424--Oil well; increase payment for first
commercial . ------ .--------..._.. ___.___... .__._.. 811, 834, 924, 1005, 1106 HR 425--Reed Bingham State Park and Bingham Lake;
designate _.____________..__.__...___.__..._____._._. _____________ 725, 731, 839, 927, 1016 HR 426--Fulton County-City of Atlanta Study Committee;
extend time.----....----. _____ ____ __ _ .___._..______. 192, 197, 236, 302, 818 HR 427--Joint Session; invitation to Congressional Delegation ... ...... 129, 166 HR 428--Donalsonville & Seminole County Industrial
Authority; create ______...-.-------------------- _______ 264, 271, 297, 340, 438 HR 430--Stapleton, Town of; conveyance of certain
property -----.--_.------..--_----.---------------223, 233, 278, 302, 318 HR 431--Liberty County; conveyance of certain land--262, 271, 297, 340, 1114 HR 439--Joint Session; hear Hon. John J. Flynt, Jr.----____________ 130, 166 HR 441--McCutchen, Miss Chrissie; regrets at passing--------.... --_ _ 129, 156 HR 442--Kelly, A. Morris; regrets at passing------------------ __ -_ _ 129, 166 HR 443--Kyser, Brigadier General R. C.; commending---......--------.. __ 130, 167 HR 444--United States Bonds; relative to..-------------------------. .129, 167 HR 446--Criminal Law Study Committee; clarify
provisions .._----.----..----..--------------290, 293, 338, 340, 554, 876, 988 HR 447--Atlanta, City of; commission to study
municipal elections...----------.--.--....--..------725, 731, 839, 927, 939 HR 448--Strickland, Vernon; to compensate...--.----....---- 876, 1010, 1214, 1291 HR 449--Brooks County and City of Quitman; combine
school systems.--------------------------.264, 271, 297, 340, 443 HR 450--School Bus Drivers; committee to study
retirement----.----.------..-- --..--..--------.882, 899, 1004, 1139, 1284 HR 451--Barrow County Industrial Building Authority;
create--..----...--.....--..-- ------..--..--..-----. ---264, 271, 298, 340, 449 HR 452--Georgia Cigar and Tobacco Company; to
compensate --------___.__._..----.....--.----.....------._._665, 680, 740, 926, 966 HR 453--Rountree, Miss Sarah Lynn; to compensate._..877, 915, 1003, 1010, 1215 HR 454--Peachtree City Industrial Building Authority;
create ..---..-----...--------------_-.------.----..--.263, 272, 298, 340, 453 HR 455--Randolph County Development Authority;
create __..______-._____._. _____...._____.._______._._.-______....__________ 263, 272, 298, 340, 458 HR 456--Freeman, Orville; invitation to address Senate.--_.---- .__------_ ..127, 132 HR 458--Hiles, Hon. Ed and Georgia Savings & Loan League;
express appreciation..._______--. ____......__------_------_--__------_..._______. ________166, 167 HR 459--Municipal Study Committee; create...----...------..266, 272, 298, 340, 979 HR 460--Muscogee County; funds to promote industry-___263, 272, 298, 340, 462 HR 461--State Board of Corrections; repayment of
medical loans.------------------------------------680, 741, 742, 867 HR 462--Faulkner, Alien J.; to compensate------.--------..665, 680, 741, 926, 967
HR 463--Hall County; construct and repair sewers------.------.272, 298, 340, 464
HR 464--Hall County; Board of Commissioners enact policing ordinances----------------------____ 263, 272, 298, 340, 466
HR 467--Washington County; school superintendent, appointment ---_...--.....--..----..--.----..--------..263, 273, 299, 340, 468
HR 468--Gunnells, Wise C.; to compensate _..----------.---- 666, 680, 741, 926, 967
HR 469--Cairo, City of; create Development Authority___.265, 273, 299, 340, 470

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HR 470--Muscogee County; state convey certain
property -----.-.------------------------.390, 396, 521, 743, 1285, 1322 HR 472--State Officials; compensation change not effective
during term.-------------------....._...------------.---- .. . 817, 830, 920 HR 473--Capital Punishment; verdict of life imprisonment
as alternative-------...-.-.---------.----.-------.,,. 878, 912, 1000, 1136 HR 474--White County Industrial Building Authority;
create __----........----------...._..._..._........-...------...__.266, 273, 299, 340, 478
HR 476--Vinson, Hon. Carl; joint session to accept portrait ........__..163, 167, 703 HR 478--Coffee County; election of Board of
Education......----------....----........ -....--...265, 273, 299, 526, 609, 820 HR 480--Haggard, Grady; to compensate............----......883, 899, 990, 1138, 1216 HR 481--Williams, J. D.; to compensate.----....----.----. 883, 899, 990, 1138, 1222 HR 482--Gilmer County Development Authority;
create ....----.----------_-...--.------------..-.288, 293, 338, 340, 483 HR 483--Hall County; establish district storm
sewers--------_.....--------------......_.....----391, 396, 521, 585, 607, 1134 HR 486--Wheeler County; appoint county school superintendent
by Board of Education.--_..--.----...------..........-.391, 396, 521, 585, 613 HR 487--Washington-Wilkes Payroll Development Authority;
create __---........----.-___---_..____----_............288, 293, 338, 340, 488 HR 488--Glascock County; to issue revenue bonds....------..288, 294, 338, 341, 490 HR 489--Bacon Industrial Building Authority; create....._ 288, 293, 338, 341, 493 HR 490--Louisville, City of; levy ad valorem tax.----..... 392, 396, 521, 585, 615 HR 491--Rome-Floyd County Development Authority;
create.. ..--...--------...._....--...--.------------------. 392, 397, 521, 585, 621 HR 492--Vinson, Hon. Carl; joint session to hear address.--.--.. ....._.. ----193 HR 494--Americus, City of; transfer of certain property 325, 335, 405, 525, 798 HR 499--Grants to counties; General Assembly
to authorize .................------------ ....-570, 574, 684, 983, 1005, 1138, 1174 HR 501--United States Government; dealing with
enterprise .....--------------...--.--____.... 895, 900, 1004, 1136, 1257 HR 502--Rockdale County-Conyers Water Authority;
create----.....--..--------------........-.....-----...-- ..392, 397, 522, 585, 629 HR 503--Cook County; convey property...............--.323, 335, 405, 525, 1281, 1290 HR 504--Stewart County; provide natural gas system----392, 397, 522, 585, 631 HR 506--Lee County; librarian furnish certain law books
to Ordinary.-.-.---------.._------...---......--.319, 335, 404, 525, 588 HR 507--Screven County Development Authority;
create __...-- .-------- ---- -..----.. ....--------.... 391, 397, 522, 585, 632 HR 508--Perry, City of; create Industrial Building
Authority --------------....................,,----------... 390, 397, 522, 585, 635 HR 509--Public Schools; "Americanism versus Communism"
to be taught....--..----.----.----..------._--.-.------878, 912, 1000, 1136 HR 510--Rabun County Industrial Building Authority;
create--... .............----------------------.-... . -391, 397, 522, 585, 639 HR 511--Perkins, E. Clyde; to compensate.....--..----.. 882, 899, 990, 1138, 1217 HR 512--Carrollton, City of; to sell bonds for slum
clearance ---...----...._..--------.-----------.... 391, 397, 522, 585, 644 HR 513--Chattahoochee County; appointment of school
superintendent .............----------------.----------. 390, 398, 522, 585, 646 HR 514--Screws, Mrs. Mary W.; to compensate.---- .--- 882, 899, 990, 1138, 1218 HR 515--Wilcox County; members Board of Education
to take office.--------...----------.-------------391, 398, 522, 585, 648 HR 516--Chatham County; establish districts fire and
water..............--......-...........--....-----------391, 398, 523, 742, 760, 1134

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HR 517--Lumpkin County Industrial Building Authority; create------------.---------- --.- - 392, 398, 523, 585, 651
HR 518--Poetry Day; designated as October 15th---- ---------------------659, 823 HR 519--High Schools; driver education training--.. _..... ..... ..... . 659, 823 HR 520--Hog Cholera Eradication; relative to..------ --......--------.. .. .... 290, 338 HR 522--Georgia Institute of Technology; express appreciation to. .... 226, 287 HR 523--Brunswick Corporation; joint session to commend-.. ........ .. 226,227
HR 526--Ballentine Motors of Augusta, Inc.; to compensate ....... ----------._.._--------...--------.882, 899, 990, 1138, 1218
HR 528--Putnam County Tax Collector; set compensation ._____.._______.__._...___.............___..... .......... 391, 398, 523, 585, 655
HR 530--Oconee County Industrial Development Authority; create __.__.----------------... ...._._._______......................567, 574, 684, 742, 763
HR 531--Franklin County Industrial Building Authority; create ----------.-..-..----.-.....------.----------.567, 574, 685, 742, 767
HR 532--Stephens County Development Authority; create--..------------... ...._----------.----.... 565, 574, 685, 742, 772
HR 533--Jenkins County Development Authority; create _----.----..--............. ....._,,...----.......----..------565, 574, 685, 742, 776
HR 535--Thomson-McDuffie County Development Authority; create....--..----------..--------.--.------------...565, 574, 685, 742, 779
HR 536--Gordonia Alathamaha State Park; new name for Reidsville Park..--------.....-..--------..--------...390, 398, 523, 585, 1016
HR 537--Muscogee County; issue revenue anticipation bonds .-------------------------------------- .-.--.566, 575, 685, 742, 782
HR 538--United States Congress; request to appropriate funds for dams 266, 207 HR 540--Coffee County Recreational Authority; create- 566, 575, 685, 742, 784 HR 541--Savannah District Authority; provide for 15 members----567, 575, 685 HR 542--Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority;
appropriations ._..----------....____-..........--........566, 575, 685, 742, 787
HR 543--Bibb County; street construction and maintenance --------._------.......--------.................... 566, 575, 686, 743, 789
HR 544--Youth Committee; to study problems of youth....665, 680, 741, 925, 981 HR 545--Hall County; transfer certain property.--. 545, 662, 681, 741, 742, 861 HR 550--Cedartown Development Authority; create .........566, 575, 686, 743, 791 HR 551--Governor's Mansion; create committee relative
to construction----------........--------..................... 569, 575, 686, 743, 790 HR 552--Mosley, Hon. L. O.; commending...............--------------...--..------289, 339
HR 555--University of Georgia Institute of Law; conduct third institute .290, 339 HR 557--Yonah Mountain; make permanent tourist
attraction ...............----------..__.......------.---------- .-- .--660, 681, 741, 1140 HR 558--Mansion Sites Commission; relative to..--..-_..-- ------------_--511, 512 HR 559--Darien, City of; close certain streets.------------.566, 576, 686, 743, 794 HR 565--Catoosa County; provide for sewage districts... ..566, 576, 686, 743, 796 HR 567--Allison, John Russell; to compensate.------.......666, 681, 741, 926, 968 HR 568--Custer, Hon. Vance; express regrets at passing--------._..... ........ 326, 339 HR 571--Department Commander's Conference; appreciation ....----------326, 339 HR 574--Richmond County; conveyance of certain
state property...--------.--...... ...----------------882, 900, 1004, 1136, 1286 HR 575--Public Transportation; counties to levy
tax for...............----.------------.....--------.877, 915, 1003, 1136, 1258, 1276 HR 576--Wayne County; relieve sheriff duties ..-------- 812, 830, 920, 1006, 1101 HR 577--Wayne County; provide for county
administrator ----. --............_------------_--------812, 830, 921, 1007, 1098 HR 578--Wayne County; recall of county
officers ..............----------.................... 812, 830, 921, 1007, 1103, 1134

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HR 582--Dougherty County; fire protection districts --.____--_----..._._.------.__----------------812, 830, 921, 1007, 1095
HR 583--Tugaloo River; transfer islands near Hart, Franklin and Stephens Counties.--------.----. 877, 912, 1000, 1136, 1276
HR 584--Mt. Zion, Turkey Creek, Flint Corner Development Authority; create_________ .--------__ 812, 831, 921, 1007, 1090
HR 585--Clarkesville Industrial Building Authority; create--------..-....--...-----..--....------------..812, 831, 921, 1007, 1085
HR 586--Walton Industrial Building Authority; create-------.----------.-..-- ------------.812, 831, 921, 1007, 1079
HR 587--Burke County Development Authority; create-817, 831, 921, 1007, 1074 HR 589--Walker County Development Authority;
create----------..-----......----.--.....----....815, 831, 921, 1007, 1068 HR 591--Chatham County; create additional industrial
areas -----..--__-..----...----.---- ..... --,..--------.814, 831, 921, 1007, 1063 HR 592--Candler County Industrial Authority;
create----..--....--------.... .----------.------814, 831, 922, 1007, 1059 HR 593--Gwinnett, Button; relating to monument---- 817, 832, 922, 1005, 1219 HR 596--Monument; commemorating certain veterans.- 659, 681, 741, 925, 1285 HR 597--Atlanta, City of; Veterans Hospital;
appreciation to Congressional Delegation.----....._,,_----.----... ..--659, 668 HR 600--New Echota; commending renovation by
Historical Commission.----.... -- ------------._--.--.....------ __._ 660, 823 HR 604--Burlington Industries; relative to.--------...------------..--------.. 392, 512 HR 605--DeMolay, Order of; appreciation for services.--------------------..--392 HR 607--Gwinnett Industrial Building Authority;
create .. ._...----. ... ... _,,.... ..--------------.----...814, 832, 922, 1007, 1034 HR 609--Hershey, General Blaine; joint session to hear speech ------...--393, 512 HR 610--Americus-Sumter Payroll Development Authority;
create .---- ...... _............ _____ ....... .---- .-.816, 832, 922, 1007, 1025 HR 613--Banks County Industrial Building Authority;
create-.. ..------..----------.... --------------816, 832, 922, 1007, 1039 HR 614--Wesleyan College; relative to........ ._____... 725, 731, 839, 840, 981 HR 615--Griffin Industrial Building Authority;
create _______ ___________ _.._._______ ..816, 832, 922, 1007, 1044 HR 616--Madison County Industrial Development Authority;
create.---------. ..--...... ... ____________________ 816, 832, 922, 1007, 1048 HR 617--Fayette County Industrial Building Authority;
create ______ ________ ... . ------ --------------.814, 832, 922, 1007, 1030 HR 618--Elbert County; Board of Education elect school
superintendent ..... --. _..______ ------.------..713, 833, 923, 1007, 1023 HR 619--Elbert County; elect Board of Education ..... 813, 833, 923, 1007, 1053 HR 620--Douglas County; to license, police, regulate
businesses . ___________ ____________________________ 813, 833, 923, 1007, 1056 HR 621--Cobb County; Board of Education elect school
superintendent-.-.............----------.......--------.813, 833, 923, 1007, 1070 HR 622--Smyrna, City of; homestead exemption _________ 813, 833, 923, 1007, 1077 HR 628--Taxation; state tax for school lunches -------- 811, 834, 923, 1005, 1122
HR 629--Vidalia Development Authority; millage rate change _...___ ____._._...__ ___________._..__. _-____----. 813, 833, 923, 1007, 1083
HR 635--Fitzpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Mark; to compensate ______________________________________ 877, 915, 1004, 1010, 1220
HR 636--Albany Civitan Club, Inc.; conveyance of certain state property----...... _________.___._____... 816, 834, 924, 1005, 1285
HR 637--Sams, E. D.; to compensate ................----------. 882, 899, 990, 1138, 1221

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HR 638--Hall County; grant; rights to construct streets --_.______._.----______--._____.--__.___----__.------813, 834, 924, 1007, 1093
HR 639--DeKalb County; construction of a junior college .....------_._..----_.----------_ ----.........892, 910, 998, 1137, 1177
HR 643--Lamar County; law books furnished to Ordinary --.._------..------_--------------.883, 900, 990, 1139, 1173
HR 644--Budgetary, Financial and Fiscal Affairs; committee .._.______........._____----------.,,_.----.....885, 900, 990, 1136, 1138, 1280
HR 645--DeKalb County; taxes on business run busses-892, 910, 999, 1136, 1178
HR 646--Brooks County Development Authority; create ......._.------_.........----------------------------..892, 910, 999, 1136, 1180
HR 647--Carrollton Payroll Development Authority; create-.-....-------....------.---...----.--...--892, 910, 999, 1136, 1184
HR 655--Green County Development Authority; create...-------.-.-----------------.-------.--------892, 911, 999, 1136, 1187
HR 657--Martin, Mr. Cohen; to compensate--------------882, 900, 991, 1138, 1221 HR 658--Gordon County; issue revenue anticipation
bonds ---_._..--------..--_._._...-----..---_------891, 911, 999, 1136, 1189 HR 659--Gordon County; levy tax to promote industry- 892, 911, 999, 1138, 1191 HR 660--Dawson County Industrial Building Authority;
create -..........._------___.------_.._....----__------..------891, 911, 999, 1138, 1193 HR 661--Election Laws Study Committee; amend as to
time -.----_._..._...--..____._.......______.__._...._----..__----...878, 912, 1000, 1138, 1286 HR 663--Rockdale County Industrial Building Authority;
create ............._------.....------....------...------......... 891, 911, 999, 1138, 1198 HR 664--Clarkesville, City of; revenue bonds for aged
housing ----------_------.------_..__...,.----__-_------.889, 911, 1000, 1138, 1203 HR 667--Dodge County Development Authority;
create--....------.--.--.-__...------.......--..........891, 912, 1000, 1138, 1205 HR 668--Atlanta Metropolitan Transit Study
Commission; create-....------------------............878, 915, 1004, 1138, 1277 HR 669--DeKalb County; Board of Education; method
of electing_____-..._..._--___..--____-._-__-..--_---881, 900, 1004, 1138, 1210 HR 672--Thrasher, Hon. B. E., Jr.; commend-----.----......---......----.....821, 823 HR 674--Atlanta, City of; commend Fire Department
and Fire Prevention Bureau._.__--...._----..._.____--------.--__----___----821, 823 HR 676--Plunkett, James T.; regrets at passing.----.............--........----.... .821, 823 HR 677--Salzburger Day; proclaimed March 12th......._.--.___.....__----........ 821, 823 HR 684--Request to Congress; relating to home construction...--.....----.988, 1011 HR 697--Sheriff's Association; commending work for underprivileged-- 893, 896 HR 709--Bible; ratify order suspending sales tax........--._.----...______--......988, 1012 HR 712--State Employees; express appreciation...........----.....--___...._...--..987, 1012 HR 720--Rains, Sergeant Ben F.; commending----------......----------____....1248 HR 740--Adjournment; sine die..----__......._.___..--_.___.--.......--_.....------.......----1323
HR 742--Highways; construct from Blue Ridge District to Testatee Gap----1290